Jesse66126 4 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 http://www.rpgmaker.net/games/1098/ Clearly,stole my game idea.The story idea I posted about it dates back to September,or August of last year,so I clearly thought of the name first,right? We can sue them for plaguerism,right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Don't you hate it when someone takes your game idea. Are you talking about from your Ishtar Chronicles, or another game? (since I found the Final Destiny from your Ishtar Chronicles topic, http://www.rmxpunlimited.net/forums/index....=2274&st=30 ) But I have no idea if you can sue them, I never knew a problem like this could happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse66126 4 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Yeah,Final Destiny was MY idea! We've got posts dated back to like August of last year when I first proposed the game idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Don't you mean Final Destiny is MY idea! You don't want the word "was" in a situation like this, just saying. Anyway, since there's proof that you thought up the idea first, you have its rights (or something like that). Basicly what I'm trying to say is, no one can make a game similar (or exactly) like your game without asking you if it's ok to use a few ideas you have used in your game. I think we need some Admin and Moderator help (and comments) with this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crab Buster 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Thats a bummer dude. I'd be bothered if it was way too familiar to my game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unka Josh 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Is it just the name, or did they steal key original concepts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse66126 4 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 They used Face Maker for the graphics and used the default RPG VX sprites for their main characters,but other than that,the battle system and menu look fairly custom. I found out I can't sue them until they try to profit from the game,THEN I can sue the crap out of them. =) The storyline is like a knock-off from Final Fantasy,SquareEnix will probably be sueing them,too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 By "profit from the game" do you mean if they try to sell the game, or did I misunderstand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polraudio 122 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Ok. If you didn't copyright your idea i don't think you can do anything about it and you might lose the court case if you don't have enough evidence and enough people to back you up. You will also need to hire a lawyer(Lots of money) so all in all you might lose more than you make if you win which i say you have a 40% chance of winning. Sorry that's the truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 That reminds me, how do you copyright a game you make with XP and VX anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unka Josh 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I was going to answer this, and then I realized that this is an international forum, and the answer will depend entirely on where you are. Try asking at the local library or a given government clerk's office. As for the Final Destiny issue... are you sure that they didn't come up with the name on their own? I mean, "Final" has been around as an element of game titles for longer than many posters here have been alive, and "Destiny" isn't exactly an untouched name element, either. It's quite possible that this is just a coincidence. I mean, I came up with "Eternal Night" quite a while ago, but it's entirely possible that somebody else might, through sheer chance, with no intent of borrowing a single idea or concept of mine, use the name too, perhaps for an entirely different game. The real sign of a rip-off is if they're stealing the story, the characters, the systems, something like that. Name alone isn't that big a deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse66126 4 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 It's okay,now he's changing the name to "Forbidden Magic". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 That's a cool name for a game. Glad this all worked out in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkbennett 16 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 lol, yeah, seriously. But if you asking about the copyright law. In the US, it's broken. I hate it so much because it's so flexible it can literally cover everything. For instance, you owe Warner Brothers a royalty fee if you had your employees sing Happy Birthday for customers in the restaurant business. It's total garbage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Wow, really? I agree, that is garbage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unka Josh 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Ah, yes-- "Good Morning To You," the most viciously defended song copyright in history. I'd be surprised if similar laws don't exist in other countries, though-- remember, "Happy Birthday" will only get you in trouble if you have an official business thing for singing it, or put out a recording of it-- not for just singing it at a birthday party. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkbennett 16 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Not at a at home birthday party, but for a public place like a restaurant, you actually DO need a license. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Flames 1 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Forbidden Magic? I see why they at first chose the name 'Final Destiny'... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Please don't necro-post. Its against the rules, and it makes me think there is a new post I can reply to, when really there ISN'T!! :( The post before yours was made at Apr 29 2009, 09:34 PM, so since that was a month ago, its necro-posting to reply to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
