How much should I pledge?

While a pledge of any size is appreciated, we hope that members will be willing to contribute an amount roughly equivalent to the cost of a commercial game ($50 USD).  This is also the threshold amount for becoming a Pledge Member in the project (donations are also taken into account for this.)  Naturally larger contributions are welcome too; the best way to arrive at an optimum pledge amount is to think of it this way: If you could go to the store tomorrow and buy a copy of Sim City 5 (with all the features the community has been asking for,) what's the most you would spend to get it?  That's the best amount to pledge to make Metropolis a reality.
 
There's also an option to contribute to a phased development plan, in which development will start on the core game engine even before funding for all features is complete.  See below for further details.
 
One thing we do ask is that you limit your pledge to an amount that you are realistically willing to pay;  Inflated pledge numbers are ultimately counterproductive for getting the game made.  Thus, if you would like to make a contribution larger than a few hundred dollars, please contact the project organizers directly.