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Banana Royale (Pac Man Battle Royale Redesign Contest)
Le Chuck:
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--- Quote from: marioxb on April 08, 2013, 07:05:18 pm ---So I guess the guy you talked to was not that "high up" as it were? I wonder why this would be a problem, but not so much Felix? Just because it's not commercially available?
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Anyone can create anything copywritten for their own use. It is not a copyright violation for Sjaak to create HIS OWN Fix-It Felix Jr. machine.
It would be a very large crime indeed for Sjaak to distribute the finished product, outside of a single 1-on-1 sale of the machine he is now creating.
For example, (according to US law; I don't know where sjaak lives) Sjaak can create this cabinet and game and everything, sew it up into a nice little package and keep it for himself or sell it without any repercussions. If, however, Sjaak decides to continue producing more, and selling them (at a loss, or at a profit, or whatever) then he is in violation of US copyright law.
It is not related to profit, it is not related to use, it is related to distribution. distributing copyrighted works is against the law, in the US. Sjaak is avoiding the entire issue by not distributing the final form of his work (though Sjaak is violating copyright by distributing the beta, it's pretty small-fry violation and is not going to be enforced.)
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This is all already well trodden ground from the original PMBR thread FYI but you're right personal no distributional use is fine. I'm just patiently waiting for the promised art revamp. I'll be in the corner with a magazine.
Sjaak:
--- Quote from: Slydsho on April 02, 2013, 10:17:47 pm ---ill be more than happy to help with any project Sjaak would want to dirty his hands with, as soon as the FIFJ proj. is complete all i would need is an invite to work on the next big thing. I'm no professional at making games but i am a firm believer that what is your best, can be better, and to always strive for more. so I take it that a "re-sprite" for this is the next project?
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You have been invited!
Slydsho:
i'm in like Flynn... (no arcade pun intended).
Really excited to get this going. :cheers:
darkdreamr:
Sjaak I left you a pm offering my assistance .
Sjaak:
--- Quote from: darkdreamr on May 07, 2013, 10:55:48 am ---Sjaak I left you a pm offering my assistance .
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Received and replied :)