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pwatson100 / alienrpg

Alien RPG system for Foundry VTT.
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question about copywrigth, sorry... don't know where else to ask. #293

Open jacksands opened 1 month ago

jacksands commented 1 month ago

Hello Master,

I apologize for reaching out here, but I wasn’t sure how to contact you privately.

I have written and created an adventure in Foundry using the Alien RPG system, and I am interested in making it available for sale.

I’ve done my best to avoid using copyrighted material, but I wanted to make sure I am compliant with any licensing requirements.

I found this link regarding rights and licensing, but it does not mention the Alien system at all: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/community-content/free-league-workshop/

Could you provide any information regarding the Alien RPG system, especially concerning the sale of content for it?

Thank you very much for your time and help!

Best regards, Erich

pwatson100 commented 1 month ago

Hi Erich, No problem. The bottom line, I am afraid to say, is you can't create and sell any content for the Alien RPG system. All the content Free league produce has to be vetted by Fox/Disney before they are even allowed to publish it.
That is why you could not find any reference to Alien in FL's Community Content.
When I converted the modules I was not even allowed to use some actor images I created.

You could try contecting FL for clarification but I know Fox/Disney are very strict with the IP overall. That is why it takes FL so long to get anything out.

Regards, Paul.

jacksands commented 1 month ago

Oh boy.....

My game has no IP monsters... no alien or anything

but it seems to be more easy to convert to another system..

what a shame.. I really like this system and all your work!

tks master!

jacksands commented 1 month ago

anyway I probably will convert it to a module... It is on playtest now...

If you want to test a "not that good" adventure... I can send you when it is done!

=D

pwatson100 commented 1 month ago

Well that is only my take on it. I am not Free League or Fox/Disney but suspect FL would give a similar response.

Have you looked at Mothership ? It came out before FL's Alien and has a similar panic mechanic .

I would love to have a look at what you have done.

jacksands commented 1 month ago

I'll take a look at it. Also, I'll check it with SWADE.

Let me test it first, and then I'll send it over. We're two sessions in, and I've already found some issues.

word of advice, since I'm testing with my friends, for now it's full of xenos and other alien IP, but I had write new monsters too... for the case I will sell it..

jacksands commented 3 weeks ago

Hi Master,

Thanks so much for offering to check out my material!

I'm almost finished, just working on the translation from Brazilian Portuguese to English. I’ve built most of the module and the world so it can be shared, which has been quite a challenge—didn't expect it to be so complex, to be honest!

Right now, I’m sharing it as I'm presenting to my players, almost like a fan project, so it includes a lot of copyrighted content. I’ll only create original monsters and maps if I get a positive response from the test. After all, people really want to face the xenomorph in an Alien game! So please keep in mind this isn't the final version. It's a closed test at this stage.

Given all this, I can't share the project openly. Is there a way to send it privately to you?

Thanks again for taking the time to check it out—I really appreciate it!

jacksands commented 2 weeks ago

It's finished! Haha

Feeling good about it!

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