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New Star Wars Online RPG...Can I make it? Legally?
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Boba_Fett_2001
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5/6 4:30pm
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RE: New Star Wars Online RPG...Can I make it? Legally?
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....I'll just say this:
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JanDeis
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5/6 4:43pm
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Also, if anybody wants to help me at all with this, hop over to my forums and post your ideas. My hopeful title is Star Wars Universe. If anybody wants to leave any ideas for it, go over to those forums 
((Sorry for the little advertisement there, now on to the better part of the post...))
I would also like to ask another question about the legality:
If I just go ahead and make this game, what laws would I be breaking that might get me into trouble with LA?
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Master-Fett
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5/6 4:46pm
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JanDeis posted:
Also, if anybody wants to help me at all with this, hop over to my forums and post your ideas. My hopeful title is Star Wars Universe. If anybody wants to leave any ideas for it, go over to those forums
Are those boards in affiliation with the Lucas Arts boards or are they remaining separate for the time being?
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JanDeis
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For the time being, those boards have nothing to do with LA. Those are just the boards my brother and I have set up for online collaboration for this particular game concept. Hopefully, those boards (and other things I have up on the web at the moment concerning this same issue) will soon be affiliated with LA for joint collaboration on a future rpg title (like Obi_Wan_01 said above). For now,I have nothing to do with LA besides possible legal stuff that I'm trying to figure out mostly...
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Master-Fett
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Please tell notify me when the first trailer comes out, I am looking forward to this title immensely.
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SithForceLord
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5/6 5:07pm
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RE: New Star Wars Online RPG...Can I make it? Legally?
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JanDeis posted:
Star Wars Universe.
I would also like to ask another question about the legality:
If I just go ahead and make this game, what laws would I be breaking that might get me into trouble with LA?
That is your problem right there. You simply cannot use STAR WARS, they are trademarked and you'll get your arse sued and your mother will spank you till the cows come home for costing her THOUSANDS in court costs and legal battles.
edit: Also, you're not legally allowed to create RPG video games at the age of 17. You must be at least 21. It's like buying alcohol or cigarettes. So again, you're breaking the law by even thinking about creating an RPG at your age.
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JanDeis
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Date Posted:
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RE: New Star Wars Online RPG...Can I make it? Legally?
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Well, like I said, you guys can look forward to it all you want, but there is no chance of it coming out soon. And, I won't be giving out any release dates because I don't want myself or anyone else working on this to feel rushed. All there is so far are possible ideas going into the game. Other than that, there is nothing done yet...
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SithForceLord posted:
JanDeis posted:
Star Wars Universe.
I would also like to ask another question about the legality:
If I just go ahead and make this game, what laws would I be breaking that might get me into trouble with LA?
That is your problem right there. You simply cannot use STAR WARS, they are trademarked and you'll get your arse sued and your mother will spank you till the cows come home for costing her THOUSANDS in court costs and legal battles.
And that is why I'm asking. Thank you
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SithForceLord
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5/6 5:12pm
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So, apart from your age, the fact you cannot use the words "Star Wars", nor any likeness of ANY characters from the extended star wars universe, laser fire technology, light saber technology, hyperspace technology, or even the concept of "space" let alone this taking place a long time ago in a galaxy far far away... you're game will be nothing like anything to do with Star Wars, so how will you attract Star Wars fans and gamers? Preytell.
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JanDeis
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5/6 5:53pm
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Well, people are drooling over this and I'm just asking about the legality of the matter. What do you think I would get if I advertised?
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Obi_Wan_01
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5/6 7:02pm
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JanDeis posted:
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...
Of course not. We are always looking for great ideas from people all around the world. We are different than other gaming companies. When there is a brilliant concept, we are more than willing to collaborate and discuss the project. When you send your ideas to Lucasfilm Ltd., we actually read every single one of your letters and emails. Why? It’s simple. Because we care about our fan base. We might not always reply because we are extremely busy. You won’t believe how many Star Wars: Grand Theft Auto (GTA) ideas we have received. 42 by my count.
JanDeis posted:
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
Unfortunately, I cannot give you my email address nor can I communicate via PM on the boards. It’s mainly due to security issues and other legalities. I hope you understand.
SithForceLord posted:
JanDeis posted:
Star Wars Universe.
I would also like to ask another question about the legality:
If I just go ahead and make this game, what laws would I be breaking that might get me into trouble with LA?
That is your problem right there. You simply cannot use STAR WARS, they are trademarked and you'll get your arse sued and your mother will spank you till the cows come home for costing her THOUSANDS in court costs and legal battles.
edit: Also, you're not legally allowed to create RPG video games at the age of 17. You must be at least 21. It's like buying alcohol or cigarettes. So again, you're breaking the law by even thinking about creating an RPG at your age.
SithForceLord is correct. JanDeis, please have another read at my opening post. It might help clear up your questions.
JanDeis, I cannot promise you anything at the moment, especially since you are 17 and not the legal age of 21 yet. Apart from that, we are extremely busy here at Lucasfilm Ltd. with the release of the new Star Wars videogame – Star Wars The Force Unleashed, which is scheduled to be released in September 2008.
My serious suggestion to you would be to continue post your questions and/or ideas in this thread. You can brainstorm with your fellow gamers. SithForceLord seems to be very knowledgeable and might prove to be of good help.
There are also a few questions you have to ask yourself. Are you a dedicated and hardworking individual? Do you have the skills and knowledge? Are you willing to go beyond the limits? Even fly down to our Headquarters in San Francisco, CA if given the opportunity to discuss and present your idea in person?
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Boba_Fett_2001
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5/6 7:07pm
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Less talk, more SW GTA.
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SithForceLord
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GTFOTB
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SithForceLord
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5/6 7:12pm
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It means please keep on topic. There are threads already existing for GTA and the cool idea thread is overloading with SW:GTA requests and unique suggestions 
Keep this thread for *serious* discussion about "Universe"* please.
*JanDeis: We should call your concept "Universe" for now, esp due to the legality of using the words "Star" and "Wars"... or you could try a mix up. "Star Universe Wars" or "Universe Wars in the Stars... and Planets and other heavenly bodies in the galaxies beyond our known Solar System"... on second thought, that second one is a little long.
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Boba_Fett_2001
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5/6 7:19pm
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Star Wars Galaxies --> Star Wars Universe
Perfect!
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