My post was deleted . . . [qfg 4.5 question]

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My post was deleted . . . [qfg 4.5 question]

#1 Post by CGG » Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:41 pm

I think somebody deleted my post >:

Along with everybody else, i've been getting back into the series as a warm up for today's release! On the web, there is some chatter abotu Quest for Glory 4 and 1/2, and I was wondering where to download it. It supposed to be the hero's return to Spielberg between qfg 4 and qfg 5. It is apparently funny, though a bit crude.

Moderators: Please note that qfg 4.5 is a FAN made game - very much like agdi- which is apparently available for FREE (at least that is what EVERYBODY on the internet says). I am not asking for information that would require trademark (edit: I mean copyright )infringement, nor would i because i take copyright issues very seriously.
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Re: My post was deleted . . . [qfg 4.5 question]

#2 Post by ThreeHeadedMonkey » Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:58 pm

Actually, I think there were a few copyright issues with the game. It ripped some graphics/backgrounds from the original games, which didn't please Sierra. They went after the creators of the game and the website subsequently got taken down.

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#3 Post by MusicallyInspired » Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:03 pm

We all know what QFG4.5 is including the Mods. If they deleted it they had a good reason. Don't keep bringing it up.

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Re: My post was deleted . . . [qfg 4.5 question]

#4 Post by CGG » Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:11 pm

ThreeHeadedMonkey wrote:Actually, I think there were a few copyright issues with the game. It ripped some graphics/backgrounds from the original games, which didn't please Sierra. They went after the creators of the game and the website subsequently got taken down.
Thanks threeheadedmonkey - i would rather get some information than just a simple delete. I'm not an IP lawyer, but I always thought (from 1L property class) that parody was protected fair use. (this isn't a legal opinion - but it would really surprise me personally if that is not the case).

Obviously, the game has been taken down from the orginial site - it appears they are out of business. I do not know the reason for them taking it down, but it was first posted years ago.

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#5 Post by Erpy » Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:48 pm

Since the game was requested to cease & desist by Sierra, it falls into the category of abandonware here. I'm keeping the thread open, but please don't post links.

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#6 Post by glyfrahnour » Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:16 pm

i just found the game last night. it is a total rip off but it is fun. it has lots of new twists and new places to go. very dirty and lots of bugs.

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#7 Post by BrianR » Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:25 pm

My signature pic was from that game. It was funny and kinda entertaining. But its not a parody its a rip off.

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#8 Post by deltamatrix » Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:12 am

I thought that game was great. I almost regard it as canon. :rollin

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#9 Post by Klytos » Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:58 am

It's nowhere near parody. The use of materials from other copyright protected games puts it straight away into the "likely to get sued" category.

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#10 Post by CrazyStalker » Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:58 pm

I think the download link in the Adventure Game Studio's site got fixed recently.

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