Indie in a Week 4!

[Seriel 830]

 

 

God dang it! Let's only use the RTP instead. Wait, I can use Shovel Knight's music! And Nintendo's!

No, you can't.

 

Actually, I can. I have permission. We need it, like you said.

 

So you're saying you have permission from Nintendo saying you can use their music?

Sorry, but I don't buy it. Proof please.

[Rinoazelda 287]

 

 

 

God dang it! Let's only use the RTP instead. Wait, I can use Shovel Knight's music! And Nintendo's!

No, you can't.

 

Actually, I can. I have permission. We need it, like you said.

 

So you're saying you have permission from Nintendo saying you can use their music?

Sorry, but I don't buy it. Proof please.

 

 

https://mynintendonews.com/2014/11/17/nintendo-ips-can-now-oficially-be-used-for-fan-projects/

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthickey/2014/11/17/nintendo-to-allow-its-characters-in-other-media-license-free/#4b5501982323

 

I can even use their characters!

 

And I sent an e-mail to Yacht Club Games and they let me. They were fast.

Edited May 22, 2016 by Kirimash

[Seriel 830]

https://mynintendonews.com/2014/11/17/nintendo-ips-can-now-oficially-be-used-for-fan-projects/

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthickey/2014/11/17/nintendo-to-allow-its-characters-in-other-media-license-free/#4b5501982323

 

And I sent an e-mail to Yacht Club Games and they let me. They were fast.

Okay first of all, none of that mentions music, just characters. (that i'm aware of, feel free to prove me wrong)

In addition, it also states "only “Let’s Plays, Game Music Covers, and Fan Art” are allowed."

 

Also, it says for Non-Commercial use. As covered in the OP some people consider contests to be commercial, so you would actually have to contact Nintendo for this specific matter.

I highly doubt Nintendo would allow you to use their music in a game that could be considered commercial, for a contest with actual prizes.

 

As for Yaht Club Games, I would like to see that email somehow, and you would need to make sure that it covers commercial usage, in which case sure go ahead.

[Rinoazelda 287]

 

https://mynintendonews.com/2014/11/17/nintendo-ips-can-now-oficially-be-used-for-fan-projects/

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthickey/2014/11/17/nintendo-to-allow-its-characters-in-other-media-license-free/#4b5501982323

 

And I sent an e-mail to Yacht Club Games and they let me. They were fast.

Okay first of all, none of that mentions music, just characters. (that i'm aware of, feel free to prove me wrong)

In addition, it also states "only “Let’s Plays, Game Music Covers, and Fan Art†are allowed."

 

Also, it says for Non-Commercial use. As covered in the OP some people consider contests to be commercial, so you would actually have to contact Nintendo for this specific matter.

I highly doubt Nintendo would allow you to use their music in a game that could be considered commercial, for a contest with actual prizes.

 

As for Yaht Club Games, I would like to see that email somehow, and you would need to make sure that it covers commercial usage, in which case sure go ahead.

 

 

Commercial...? Oh, the prizes... I forgot... Well then, looks like I can only use the RTP then...

[Rikifive 3,411]

 

 

https://mynintendonews.com/2014/11/17/nintendo-ips-can-now-oficially-be-used-for-fan-projects/

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthickey/2014/11/17/nintendo-to-allow-its-characters-in-other-media-license-free/#4b5501982323

 

And I sent an e-mail to Yacht Club Games and they let me. They were fast.

Okay first of all, none of that mentions music, just characters. (that i'm aware of, feel free to prove me wrong)

In addition, it also states "only “Let’s Plays, Game Music Covers, and Fan Art” are allowed."

 

Also, it says for Non-Commercial use. As covered in the OP some people consider contests to be commercial, so you would actually have to contact Nintendo for this specific matter.

I highly doubt Nintendo would allow you to use their music in a game that could be considered commercial, for a contest with actual prizes.

 

As for Yaht Club Games, I would like to see that email somehow, and you would need to make sure that it covers commercial usage, in which case sure go ahead.

 

 

Commercial...? Oh, the prizes... I forgot... Well then, looks like I can only use the RTP then...

 

 

CLICK ME!

AND ME TOO!

[Rinoazelda 287]

 

 

 

https://mynintendonews.com/2014/11/17/nintendo-ips-can-now-oficially-be-used-for-fan-projects/

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthickey/2014/11/17/nintendo-to-allow-its-characters-in-other-media-license-free/#4b5501982323

 

And I sent an e-mail to Yacht Club Games and they let me. They were fast.

Okay first of all, none of that mentions music, just characters. (that i'm aware of, feel free to prove me wrong)

In addition, it also states "only “Let’s Plays, Game Music Covers, and Fan Art†are allowed."

 

Also, it says for Non-Commercial use. As covered in the OP some people consider contests to be commercial, so you would actually have to contact Nintendo for this specific matter.

I highly doubt Nintendo would allow you to use their music in a game that could be considered commercial, for a contest with actual prizes.

 

As for Yaht Club Games, I would like to see that email somehow, and you would need to make sure that it covers commercial usage, in which case sure go ahead.

 

 

Commercial...? Oh, the prizes... I forgot... Well then, looks like I can only use the RTP then...

 

 

CLICK ME!

AND ME TOO!

 

 

Click here!

 

And here!

 

EDIT: How did you add music?

Edited May 22, 2016 by Kirimash

[Rikifive 3,411]

 

 

Commercial...? Oh, the prizes... I forgot... Well then, looks like I can only use the RTP then...

 

CLICK ME!

AND ME TOO!

 

 

Click here!

 

And here!

 

Click me plax! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[Rinoazelda 287]

 

 

 

Commercial...? Oh, the prizes... I forgot... Well then, looks like I can only use the RTP then...

 

CLICK ME!

AND ME TOO!

 

 

Click here!

 

And here!

 

Click me plax! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

 

http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=8231634

 

http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=8231635

[Rikifive 3,411]

 

 

 

 

Commercial...? Oh, the prizes... I forgot... Well then, looks like I can only use the RTP then...

 

CLICK ME!

AND ME TOO!

 

 

Click here!

 

And here!

 

Click me plax! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

 

http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=8231634

 

http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=8231635

 

(=

But...

 

add "(tunes)" before text.

[Seriel 830]

Okay, okay. Enough with the objections.

[Rinoazelda 287]

Okay, okay. Enough with the objections.

 

OK.

[Seriel 830]

 

Okay, okay. Enough with the objections.

 

OK.

 

Enough means enough.

So stop it.

[Rinoazelda 287]

 

 

Okay, okay. Enough with the objections.

 

OK.

 

Enough means enough.

So stop it.

 

 

Why? It's funny.

[Seriel 830]

Why? It's funny.

Because I don't find it funny anymore, and besides, it's borderline spamming.

Don't do it again, or I may have to disqualify you from the contest.

 

Back to discussing IIAW please~

[Rinoazelda 287]

 

Why? It's funny.

Because I don't find it funny anymore, and besides, it's borderline spamming.

Don't do it again, or I may have to disqualify you from the contest.

 

Back to discussing IIAW please~

 

 

OK. So...Um... can references to other games be in the games? Let's say... cameos or something like that?

[+ Takeo212 1,079]

@Kirimash: Referencing is fine I think, but sprites are entirely dependant on permissions (so if you used Nintendo sprites, then no since this is a commercial contest)

 

@Jackus: Just bought a couple games for the prize draw~

I'll PM the links once I figure out how to share links/codes that don't redeem them for myself...

[Loriesquare 203]

@Kirimash

@Kirimash: Referencing is fine I think, but sprites are entirely dependant on permissions (so if you used Nintendo sprites, then no since this is a commercial contest)

Yes, basically.

This was discussed for a bit, and I think that the conclusion was that if it's just a subtle reference (and uses original resources, not ripped ones), it's fine. But if you are trying to directly reference a character (or other distinct things from a work), it might fall into copyright. To be safe, I'd recommend not trying to include cameos of characters or glaringly obvious direct references from other commercial copyrighted works (without permission, of course).

 

Although some other works (even commercial ones) do a bit of copyright avoidance to include an innocuous reference (such as replacing a letter from a popular brand to represent the brand, but technically it is not the brand), it is still risky sometimes.

 

Indeed, perhaps they may not sue you due to the insignificance of the work (doesn't gain significant profit or steal away attention from the actual copyrighted product), but it's better to be safe. It's also a good practice, especially in the case of creating/releasing games.

 

And besides, if there is an obvious potential copyright infringement that we/the judges/Jackus spot in your game, it will be up for disqualification.

If anything, I'd suggest to exercise originality/independence in the game that you will make.

 

---

 

12 hours and 10 minutes left until it starts, I believe. (I think the timezone is BST/IST instead of GMT, the time depends on Jackus's current time/date)

So... better get ready, guys! (I didn't )

I just procrastinated the week before the game starts away, probably not a good sign. XD

[Rinoazelda 287]

-Yes, there was text here. And still is. But the other one's gone!-

Edited May 24, 2016 by Kirimash

[Jeanne d'Ys 166]

I think just reference is fine.

Like, say, the protag of your game and his friend fights a lightning rodent in a quest. His friend jokingly said to catch it and make it his pet.

The protag retaliated, saying "I'm not the type to go on an adventure with a electric-discharging mouse, you know..."

[Rinoazelda 287]

I think just reference is fine.

Like, say, the protag of your game and his friend fights a lightning rodent in a quest. His friend jokingly said to catch it and make it his pet.

The protag retaliated, saying "I'm not the type to go on an adventure with a electric-discharging mouse, you know..."

 

That's a good reference.

 

BTW, is it okay to use Yanfly's plugins for this contest?

[Jeanne d'Ys 166]

 

I think just reference is fine.

Like, say, the protag of your game and his friend fights a lightning rodent in a quest. His friend jokingly said to catch it and make it his pet.

The protag retaliated, saying "I'm not the type to go on an adventure with a electric-discharging mouse, you know..."

 

That's a good reference.

 

BTW, is it okay to use Yanfly's plugins for this contest?

 

Since Yanfly's Plugins are free for both commerce and non-commerce, I think it's totally fine~

[Rinoazelda 287]

 

 

I think just reference is fine.

Like, say, the protag of your game and his friend fights a lightning rodent in a quest. His friend jokingly said to catch it and make it his pet.

The protag retaliated, saying "I'm not the type to go on an adventure with a electric-discharging mouse, you know..."

 

That's a good reference.

 

BTW, is it okay to use Yanfly's plugins for this contest?

 

Since Yanfly's Plugins are free for both commerce and non-commerce, I think it's totally fine~

 

Awesome. I just want the Message Core plugin to show the characters names above the message box, like in Ace's Yanfly's Message System.

 

BTW, a Zelda reference would be like:

 

Friend: "Dude, check that elf chick with a fairy."

Protag.: "That's a guy!"

Friend: "A guy? But look... Oh."

 

Nah, it sucks... I suck at references...

[Jeanne d'Ys 166]

 

 

 

 

 

I think just reference is fine.

Like, say, the protag of your game and his friend fights a lightning rodent in a quest. His friend jokingly said to catch it and make it his pet.

The protag retaliated, saying "I'm not the type to go on an adventure with a electric-discharging mouse, you know..."

 

That's a good reference.

 

BTW, is it okay to use Yanfly's plugins for this contest?

 

Since Yanfly's Plugins are free for both commerce and non-commerce, I think it's totally fine~

 

Awesome. I just want the Message Core plugin to show the characters names above the message box, like in Ace's Yanfly's Message System.

 

BTW, a Zelda reference would be like:

 

Friend: "Dude, check that elf chick with a fairy."

Protag.: "That's a guy!"

Friend: "A guy? But look... Oh."

 

Nah, it sucks... I suck at references...

 

 

 

How about:
(In the middle of a boss-hunting quest)
Protag: That's it. The Lava Golem...
Friend: Hey, I can help! It's weak to--
Protag: I know! *draws the Ice Blade*

Friend: Hey, listen!
Protag: STOP IT!
*Lava Golem wakes up*
Protag: Thanks, mate.
Friend: *sheepish face*

Anyway, I have a question. Is using a neutral song (song that is not Album-exclusive and has an official upload on the internet) allowed?

Edited May 24, 2016 by Akashosu Naoto

[Loriesquare 203]

Those references that you guys made up are fine, since they're uh, "vague" enough.

 

@Akahosu Naoto

I don't know what you mean by neutral song, but if it is mentioned that you are permitted to use said song in a game project (and in commercial usage, to be safe) then it is allowed.

Again, it's about permission.

[Seriel 830]

Alright!

The game making period has now begun.

This will end, this time, 31st May 2016

 

Please try to submit your game before the deadline to avoid complications.

 

The theme this time is: Revelation.

 

Try to use this theme in your game in a clever and not-obvious way to get more points.

 

(I understand there was some mixup with time zones, I meant my time instead of GMT. This means you can start developing now instead of in an hour. So that's good right? )

 

I wish all the contestants the best of luck!