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New Star Wars Online RPG...Can I make it? Legally?
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JanDeis
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5/5 8:30pm
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New Star Wars Online RPG...Can I make it? Legally?
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Ok, first, not a clue where I should be posting this thread so I hope I chose right. *crosses fingers*
Second, like the title basically says, would it be legal for me to make a Star Wars online rpg (yes, similar to Galaxies, but different. Don't bug me about that little thing...)? I know that the corporations would go crazy if somebody just made another SW rpg out of the blue, so I'm guessing I shouldn't just go and make it. But if it is totally free, I'm not making a profit, yadda yadda, will they sue me?
If that is a definite yes, then I have another approach too. What if I mail LucasArts asking for rights to make the game? I would say that I will cover all costs to make it (resources, personnel, money, etc.) and if they want me to charge for it, they can can have all the profits. Basically, "I'll do everything, just don't sue me" type of letter. They wouldn't have to do anything, I will do everything, and they will get money for it if it gets big.
That is what has been eating away at me all day. What do you think?
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MarcusP2
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5/5 9:22pm
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It's illegal. You will get C&Ded and if you don't you will be sued. And LA will never let you do it.
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Obi_Wan_01
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RE: New Star Wars Online RPG...Can I make it? Legally?
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Hi JanDeis,
I am a Lead Designer at Lucasfilm Ltd. (EDIT- No, he's not)I manage the project's design team while driving all design decisions from concept through to final implementation. I work closely with the Project Lead and other discipline leads to focus the creative process, evangelize design direction, and iterate on game play features throughout the entire project cycle.
Lucasfilm Ltd. and its affiliated and related entities are the exclusive owners of all rights in and to the Star Wars films and games, most specifically, Star Wars Galaxies for the PC. Movie properties include Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, and the STAR WARS character properties, including all the expanded universe material; which also includes the aforementioned title. Those motion pictures, video games, and the characters and unique elements which appear therein (the "STAR WARS Copyrights and Trademarks") are protected by the copyright and trademark laws of the United States and other nations.
Lucasfilm Ltd. is always looking for great ideas from people all around the world. We would be willing to discuss the potential possibility of a joint collaboration to establish the high level creative direction for the project and then use those core concepts to drive detailed game systems and content design.
Please let us know. You can reply further in this thread if you are interested.
Sincerely,
Lucasfilm Ltd.
LucasArts and the LucasArts logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2008 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. and (R) or TM as indicated. All rights reserved.
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Obi_Wan_01
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5/5 10:41pm
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MarcusP2 posted:
It's illegal. You will get C&Ded and if you don't you will be sued. And LA will never let you do it.
Hi MarcusP2,
This is not entirely true. Lucasfilm Ltd. is always looking for great ideas from people all around the world. If the game concept and structure is appealing enough, Lucasfilm Ltd. will be more than willing to collaborate with members of the public to bring gamers the greatest gaming experience. 
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SithForceLord
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5/6 5:42am
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JanDeis posted:
That is what has been eating away at me all day. What do you think?
What are your system Specs first of all mate?
Second, you'll probably have to download a new video card I dare say. People wont play your RPG if it's graphics aren't better than Galaxies'
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Unit-Zero
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5/6 7:20am
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SithForceLord posted:
JanDeis posted:
That is what has been eating away at me all day. What do you think?
What are your system Specs first of all mate?
Second, you'll probably have to download a new video card I dare say. People wont play your RPG if it's graphics aren't better than Galaxies'
You can download Hardware now? 
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Obi_Wan_01
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Indeed you can, Unit-Zero. It's a revolutionizing and breakthrough technology-software. It is still in beta mode under the code name 'GTHOTB', which is Russian for 'pixel'. We use GTHOTB on some of our computers and servers.
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Lord_Vivec
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5/6 12:14pm
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Obi_Wan_01 posted:
Indeed you can, Unit-Zero. It's a revolutionizing and breakthrough technology-software. It is still in beta mode under the code name 'GTHOTB', which is Russian for 'pixel'. We use GTHOTB on some of our computers and servers.
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SithForceLord
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Yea, downloadable video cards are a new experimental technology where it saves space in computer cases for more RAM and upgraded dial-up modems and other new-age hardwares. By converting the video card hardware to software we find operating systems, not to mention gaming runs more smoothly.
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JanDeis
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5/6 3:17pm
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Wow. You learn something new every day I guess...
Thanks a lot Obi_Wan_01! So basically if I want to make something like that, I would work with you guys instead of just being let alone to tackle it on my own right? That would be even better! I just thought that you guys would just shrug off people like the rest of the companies do...
And my specs aren't top of the line (yet), but I'm working on it. I'm good for now for programming and modeling. Tests will hold on my PC for large games, but my computer would take a dump if I tried hosting a server off of it. Eventually, I'm planning on hosting a server separate from my PC out of my closet or something :P
Pretty much what my idea is for a new online Star Wars title is to give people a first-person viewpoint of what actually happened from the Clone Wars through to the end of the Galactic Civil War. Players would be able to change events, time would pass, and it would be about as realistic as you can get without actually inventing a lightsaber.
Also, Obi_Wan_01, if you would want more of my ideas without spoiling some things for the public, we could always communicate through email or PMs here on theforce.net
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Master-Fett
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5/6 3:24pm
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I already can not wait for this game.
Have you set a release date yet?
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JanDeis
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5/6 3:31pm
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Master-Fett posted:
I already can not wait for this game.
Have you set a release date yet?
This is the only thing I was actually afraid to hear. Guess I asked for it putting this on the web though...
Thank you for the anticipation of the game, but right now (as you can see above) I'm trying to clarify legal stuff. After that, either I will be collaborating with LA on a new title which will be kept from the public until soon before its release, or I will be putting together a team to be working on this game. Even with that second option, I still wouldn't tell you when I will have it out.
If I give people a release date, I will feel rushed. If I feel rushed, there will be crappy parts to the game. People don't like crappy games. I want to make an un-crappy game. Get it? No public release date, but don't plan on anything soon though.
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SithForceLord
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5/6 3:57pm
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The secret, which you obviously don't realise yet JanDeis is that Star Wars is over with. Apart from one more Clone Wars movie, there will be no more large scale releases. It's essentially a dead commodity. And with you not giving a release date, not even a year expected, it doesn't give the public anything to hold on to or look forward to, thus they will lose interest, forget it, and you wont have an audience ready to pick it up when it is released* If you give them a year, 2012 for instance, at least they have something to look forward to and will watch with interest as you put it together. Game dates can always be postponed due to technical issues or the game not progressing as planned etc.
It's a shame you can't give a date... you may have already lost clients.
*I giggled a little.
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Handmaiden_Yane
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5/6 4:01pm
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I want to play this game now, though.
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SithForceLord
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Exactly my point. People are into SW now, but that will fade. You should at least supply an estimated date for release or fans will simply not wait.
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JanDeis
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5/6 4:08pm
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Well, seeing as I went to seek out permission before I even started anything (so as to not waste my time) I have nothing so far. Given that, even if I wanted to, I can't give you anything. The most I can give you is more ideas to make you drool a little more...
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