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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:45 am
by Vildern
Great job, Fatherghostface!!
That's what we should all do. I'll be writing my letter, when I get home.
Bomb them with letters!!
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:11 am
by El_Listo
Hell, I was thinking about Broken Sword 2.5 and the other Runaway fangame, which if I recall correctly are projects approved by the original creators, Revolution and Pendulo respectively, those companies really know how to keep the fans happy in that sense, they realize that those kind of fangames are ok.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:57 am
by Gronagor
We could all e-mail VU about this... but a million letters will probably accomplish:
1) VU seeing there is still a big interest in KQ,
2) VU becoming even stricter on their copyrights because of (1), which would cause problems for AGDI as well,
3) VU creating a modern 3D-shooter KQ7 of their own.
or
1) DELETE junk mail.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 1:01 pm
by Vildern
Eh, I'm surprised, but even gamer.co.il posted about this:
http://www.gamer.co.il/gamer2/php/doc.php?id=89847
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:03 pm
by Fribbi
Does anyone here other than Vildern understand Hebrew? :(
I wish people like El Listo could shut up now especially when he mention other fans game here wich is still in danger.
It will make it so easy then for owner who got the copyright of the games to target them then. So please be quiet!
And to Vivendi spyes.
I am not afraid of you!
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:05 pm
by El_Listo
Fribbi wrote:I wish people like El Listo could shut up now especially when he mention other fans game here wich is still in danger.
Which projects did I mention that could be in danger?
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:10 pm
by Fribbi
Which projects did I mention that could be in danger?
Broken Sword 2.5
Duh!
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:12 pm
by Erpy
I believe his post said it got permission from the copyright owners.

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:23 pm
by El_Listo
This game is approved by Revolution, the creators of the Broken Sword series, read under the main page
http://www.brokensword25.com and you will see:
© 2000-2005 mindFactory. Broken Sword™ is a registered trademark of Revolution Software Limited. Used under license. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.
The game is even commented in the Revolution official forums.
So please, get informed before posting and throwing arguments like "duh!", thanks.
P.S: And I have also checked about the Runaway one, and yes, the project is also supported by the game original creators.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:29 pm
by Alias
Why can't VU & Lucas Arts be that kind. Because deep down Revolution was probably just like us.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:35 pm
by Pidgeot
I imagine those projects El_Listo is referring to asked for permission before they began (or very shortly after). If you take the initiative and ask them, you're more likely to be given permission, as you show a willingness to comply with the copyright holder's requirements.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:44 pm
by Fribbi
So in others words KQ9 and other fan game creator did a big mistake when they did not ask for permission from the owners right?
And I must *cough* apolgize you about that mistake El_Listo I made. I didn't know about it that they are allowed to remake that game. :o My bad.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:47 pm
by Erpy
It depends on who you're asking. I don't think it would have made a difference in KQ9's case. KQ9 didn't have a very impressive start if I remember correctly and even VU knows that most fan projects die long before they're released.

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:29 pm
by Freyar
I don't know if this has been brought up, but I would say send an email to
comments@vugames.com and explain to them thier folley.
So in others words KQ9 and other fan game creator did a big mistake when they did not ask for permission from the owners right?
I may be a noob but I stick to this philosophy:
It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:32 pm
by Vildern
It's the 1000th time this link has been posted here. If you only bothered to read a page or two in this thread...
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:33 pm
by Freyar
Meh, for some reason the white on light blue background is really hard to read... I'm looking into ways to get it changed client-side... :S
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:36 pm
by Angelus3K
You can choose a different "theme" for the forum from your profile.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:54 pm
by seeker of rain
Fribbi wrote:Does anyone here other than Vildern understand Hebrew? :(
yes - I am ...
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:44 pm
by koko992001
Hey guys! Us fans have finally organized! We're getting together a petition. Find the information here:
http://www.kqix.com/forum/index.php?top ... #msg122641
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:36 pm
by Jenkins Loo
I sincerly believe in fangames. I'll write in the petition form because I think it is more "real" than email them

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:40 pm
by Def Zeppelin
Didn't KQ get permission from Roberta and Ken Williams?
Hmm?
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:27 pm
by FatherGhostface
Well I'm sure they did, but I guess that wasn't enough! |I
*NOTE* Vivendi...that name sounds stupid anyway!
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:21 am
by Gronagor
Def Zeppelin wrote:Didn't KQ get permission from Roberta and Ken Williams?
Well... I doubt it. Since Ken knows full well he sold all the rights (for KQ for a large amount of money), which means he has no say.
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 6:32 pm
by Alias
Any ideas how much money?
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:14 pm
by Angelus3K
A few million $$$ I would imagine. Does it matter?