Lock your game project scope airtight—end scope creep with auto change orders.
Gaming freelancers endure scope creep from clients demanding extra work without compensation, causing unpaid overtime and burned-out portfolios.
ScopeLockr lets freelancers define project scopes via simple templates tailored for game devs, automatically generating paid change order requests when clients ask for extras. It tracks approvals and integrates payments, ensuring no unpaid overtime. Burnout ends as every addition is scoped, quoted, and compensated upfront.
Freelance game developers, artists, and designers working on client projects in the gaming industry
Gaming-specific scope templates with AI-suggested pricing for common extras like 'add boss level' or 'revise shaders'.
supportive
Drag-and-drop editor for creating detailed project scopes with game asset checklists.
AI detects scope creep in client messages and auto-generates payable change orders.
Shareable link for clients to view scope, approve changes, and pay via Stripe.
Stripe links for milestone payments tied to scope approvals.
Audit trail of all changes, requests, and approvals for dispute-proof records.
Pre-built scopes for 2D/3D games, UI, animations, etc.
Auto-send scope updates and change requests to clients.
Generate professional contracts as PDFs.
Responsive client portal for quick approvals on phone.
Track time saved and revenue from change orders.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| scope_json | jsonb | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| description | text | No |
| price | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| approved_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate new project scope
/api/projects/:idFetch project details
/api/change-ordersGenerate and send change order
/api/stripe/create-sessionCreate payment session for change order
/api/public/project/:tokenClient view of project portal
No change orders
Up to 5 users
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 150 | 2% | $75 | $900 |
| Month 6 | 1,200 | 4% | $1,200 | $14,400 |
Tailored for game freelancers: Auto-lock scopes and charge for changes effortlessly.
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Easy e-signatures
No scope tracking or gaming templates
Built-in AI change orders and game-specific scopes
Client matching
Poor scope enforcement tools
Standalone freelancer-first scope protection
Proprietary dataset of gaming scope creep patterns for improving AI accuracy over time.
Boom in indie gaming post-mobile success, more freelancers facing client demands without protections amid economic pressures.
Low awareness of scope creep tools
Targeted outreach to freelance communities
AI accuracy issues
Start with rule-based + fine-tune OpenAI
Slow user adoption
Free tier + viral client invites
Success: 60% express interest
Success: 80% retention week 2
Success: 50 signups day 1
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