Copyright Issues

[dmacdonald95]

:cry: Okay, I have a problem. I am currently creating a Medical Sim similar to Life And Death 2: The Brain. (It's a game hosted on this site, btw).

Now, because graphic talent and me go together like Ketchup and Cereal, I can't do the graphics myself. Unfortunetely I also can't find any graphic artists to help me..so I've decided to (at least for the developing copies) use the graphics from Life and Death 2.

The thing is, if I was to release this game (As freeware or otherwise -- I want to release it as freeware but I'm just covering my ground..nobody would buy a game that they can download a copy with the same graphics anyway ;)) could I use the graphics in the released game?

Since L&D is abandonware and the company that released it has folded...would I be allowed to use these graphics without fear of copyright infringment?

[Playbahnosh]

IF the company is folded without any legal trace, and IF the game is really abandoned, you should have no problem with that. At least I think, but prove me wrong...

[Eagle of Fire]

If you release it as freeware and receive no money from it, you should be safe. If you do receive money from it, I would be cautious if I was you.

A way to counter this could be to make a "mod" in which you can play your game if you already have Life and Death 2. You simply make a fan "add on" instead, and there should be no problem with copyright this way.

[dmacdonald95]

Okay, thanks =] I'll continue making my game then. I'll post info about it here when I get a demo (3 possible diagnosises and 1 surgery will be in the WIP demo when I post it but alot more will be in the final) when I release one.

[Kon-Tiki]

It's a bit hazy, but try to ask in the art forum here, and on Reloaded.org. There's quite some talent 'round. Just got to ask to find some help :ok: