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Title: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: ipnerotomachia on March 15, 2009, 11:37:59 AM

Hello,
I found a char in the resources section. I would like if I can use it in a game which will be distributed with a book.
Technically, the game is freely distributed with the book.
Have I to ask the author?

Many thanks

Title: Re: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: DedlellyDeth on March 15, 2009, 05:16:44 PM

Commercial RPG Maker game? LOL Ain't gonna happen, Skippy. RPG Maker is pretty basic, not allowing much customization without being awkward or tedious. Try learning to program. I am assuming that you're using RPG Maker. If you're just using the graphics, then you might have a chance. You have to make sure they aren't based off of any graphics used in full-fledged RPGs. Asking permission or giving credit isn't law, but if you don't and the graphics are obviously someone else's you'll seem like an ***hole.

Title: Re: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: HobomasterXXX on March 16, 2009, 09:36:21 AM

Yeah, using other peoples stuff comercially can get you sued.

Title: Re: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: DedlellyDeth on March 16, 2009, 10:01:18 PM

I was talking about custom-made intercrap. Not stuff from real games.

Title: Re: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: HobomasterXXX on March 17, 2009, 07:31:24 AM

Quote from: DedlellyDeth on March 16, 2009, 10:01:18 PM

I was talking about custom-made intercrap. Not stuff from real games.

So was i. As soon as someone makes something, it is copyrighted to them, and anyone else who wants to use it needs their permission.

Title: Re: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: SaiKar on March 20, 2009, 02:24:41 AM

My advice strongly is not to include the game with the book if you plan on selling the book for money. RPGMaker is a program for hobbies, not for making money. You would almost certainly get a Cease and Desist letter from Enterbrain if they found out demanding that you remove the game from your book. If you failed to comply, you would likely be facing a costly lawsuit. Ain't worth it.

You could include the game as a free download from your website as a "no purchase necessary" accessory to the book. That should get you around the fact you cannot sell other people's things for profit. Though I'm not sure if that would be considered an advertisement strategy and thus part of the profit. I'm not a lawyer. You might want to talk to one briefly about this situation. Yes, I'm serious.

Title: Re: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: HobomasterXXX on March 20, 2009, 06:10:29 AM

Rm2k3 CANNOT be used for commercial games. It is illegally translated, and so there is no way you could sell a game made in it. Unless you bought the japanese version, which I HIGHLY doubt.

Title: Re: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: DedlellyDeth on March 21, 2009, 04:51:40 AM

****. Forgot to mention that... Seriously, Ipwhatever, are you an idiot?

Title: Re: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: ipnerotomachia on March 21, 2009, 07:27:15 AM

Sirs,

I do not use RPGMaker to create videogames...

Title: Re: Use the users-submitted resources in games (commercial use)
Post by: Darkfox on March 21, 2009, 08:42:41 AM

I will simply answer this question with a "no".