athios
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Post by athios on Sept 18, 2014 0:11:41 GMT -5
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Post by slayernz on Sept 18, 2014 0:19:07 GMT -5
Unfortunately ST RPG is based on the classic Space Trader type game. This Deep Sea Traders looks similar, but there are enough differences to show that it is more fitting with the style of ST than ST itself. If they had utilized some of the ST assets (logo, graphical elements, names, etc), then there would be a stronger case to argue, but without actually trying the game out, it's going to be very difficult to argue theft of intellectual property. I'm guessing that the game wont be nearly as fleshed out as ST RPG is - and will be a pitiful excuse of an abacus game compared to ST2  In the meantime, I've sent our agent out to get them to sign a non-compete  |
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Post by dragolord on Sept 18, 2014 1:25:37 GMT -5
The backstory sounds a lot like CK, as well. Doomed planet, human survivors…
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athios
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Post by athios on Sept 18, 2014 8:14:21 GMT -5
Unfortunately ST RPG is based on the classic Space Trader type game. This Deep Sea Traders looks similar, but there are enough differences to show that it is more fitting with the style of ST than ST itself. If they had utilized some of the ST assets (logo, graphical elements, names, etc), then there would be a stronger case to argue, but without actually trying the game out, it's going to be very difficult to argue theft of intellectual property. Ah, thanks for pointing that out. I've never played any of those older 'ancestor' games, so not clue what they are like. Oh slayernz, you and your cat pic wormhole. Are there no bounds to this awesomeness? |
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Post by Crimson on Sept 18, 2014 9:41:45 GMT -5
Actually the age of this style of game is so old that there is probably not a lot of leg room for anyone to stand on.... All games can be somewhat different. But these types of computer games have Been around since the early 70's. If similar but different weren't allowed then there would be no trese brothers or Kalypso (patriarch and port royale series) Tradewars2002 is probably the oldest 1980's bbs door game en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_Wars Uncharted waters 1992. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncharted_Waters |
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Post by fallen on Sept 18, 2014 10:07:40 GMT -5
We're certainly not hunting down or attacking other indie devs who are also inspired by these older ancestor games. Enjoy!
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Post by ntsheep on Sept 18, 2014 10:19:32 GMT -5
Yes fallen, you just sit and relax while us TB Templar Zealots hunt down the vile infidels responsible for this unholy heresy. Be one with the true messiah my brothers and sisters! FREE THE TB'S! FREE THE TB'S!! FREE THE TB'S!!! FREE THE TB'S!!!! FREE THE TB'S!!!!! FREE THE TB'S!!!!!! |
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Post by crackshotcerberus on Sept 18, 2014 17:05:08 GMT -5
I suppose there are few ways of determining the origin of the game. I might be able to research the game and see if the game mechanics show if it is a rip off or not.
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Post by slayernz on Sept 18, 2014 17:11:50 GMT -5
Nah, spend your time enjoying TB games rather than researching Deep Sea Traders. Unless you could get to source-code level, similar concepts have been around for decades. Also, on the surface, the TB game is very similar to a lot of other trader games that came before it. I know because I played a whole heap of them. It's when you start really digging into the game do you spot the differences/improvements, but it's a well established and cultivated genre. So in summary, Research Cat says - "Reeeelax", "Go hunt Steel Song", and "Why would they have SAILS on a sub?!?"   |
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Post by crackshotcerberus on Sept 18, 2014 17:20:35 GMT -5
You are right about one thing, I absolutely despise steel song now. They took over 70 records from me and for that act all of them will die.
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Post by slayernz on Sept 18, 2014 17:48:46 GMT -5
Keep that hatred burning for more than 3 years ... it's so satisfying. And good for your health! I know I know ... this isn't a nasty protracted revenge type pic, but I couldn't resist  |
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Post by virtualrock on Sept 18, 2014 18:14:49 GMT -5
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Post by En1gma on Sept 18, 2014 18:20:57 GMT -5
Ummmm is this intentional? fallen Cory Trese free HoS Elite? Fkn low-life pirates. I commented on the page asking people not to download, but this needs to be taken down... |
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Post by virtualrock on Sept 18, 2014 18:22:29 GMT -5
Site has a lot of of free paid games on it including heroes of steel. I have noticed any other tb games there but yea.
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Post by fallen on Sept 18, 2014 19:55:09 GMT -5
If you go looking, there are hundreds of pirate sites serving our Elite APKs.
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