2013-06-27, 10:36 AM
Do I really need to include that part too, just to show what is blatantly obvious to anyone with a brain ? 
" the software and its products are owned by the supplier FROM SOFTWARE and are protected by international treaty provisions."
I don't care if someone tries to sell an SoM game because From isn't likely to complain about it. But you shouldn't be spreading misinformation saying it's legal and think no one is smart enough to know otherwise. You wrote a couple paragraphs on your site saying how unprecedented it was that a company (From) would give fans unlimited rights to their intellectual property. That's just balderdash.
" the software and its products are owned by the supplier FROM SOFTWARE and are protected by international treaty provisions."
I don't care if someone tries to sell an SoM game because From isn't likely to complain about it. But you shouldn't be spreading misinformation saying it's legal and think no one is smart enough to know otherwise. You wrote a couple paragraphs on your site saying how unprecedented it was that a company (From) would give fans unlimited rights to their intellectual property. That's just balderdash.
Quote:And where does that say you cannot distribute your King's Field game?"You can not separate components for use on more than one computer"
Quote:It doesn't say anything about not selling your game either.Let me explain a very simple aspect of the copyright law to you: if they don't EXPLICITLY give you a right, you don't have it. If you're actually living in reality, you should ask where DOES it say you CAN sell a game.
Quote:Selling fan mad stuff is common in Japan.I doubt it, but are you suggesting that somehow makes it legal?
Quote: Never mind this is the same disclaimer you'll find on every single piece of software.No it's not. Several parts, including some I didn't bother to include make it clear this license was specifically written for SoM.
Quote:It isn't a document outlining what you can do with the games you make with SOM.As stated above, you can NOT do anything unless you are specifically granted that right.
Quote:If you own a copy of SOM you can make a game and distribute it.You're lying. "You can not separate components for use on more than one computer."
Quote: And From says this contract is only enforceable for Japanese residents. Foreigners enjoy no restrictions.You're lying. "protected by international treaty provisions"
Quote:And are not forbidden to own a copy of SOM by way of a Japanese reseller.True, because that right is specifically granted in the license agreement, but completely irrelevant.