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

[CGG]

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.

[ThreeHeadedMonkey]

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.

[MusicallyInspired]

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.

[CGG]

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.

[Erpy]

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.

[glyfrahnour]

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.

[BrianR]

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

[deltamatrix]

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

[Klytos]

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.

[CrazyStalker]

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