So... why did Microsoft go free after copying the MacOS? :P
: When dealing with legal departments, I'll err on the side of letting them
: tell me what they're worried about ;-)
: And even though it's my artwork, the characters, settings etc. are theirs. I
: use the Marathon logo, the name Marathon etc., all of which are their
: property. I use a very original re-imagining of the character and
: settings, but they're all clearly drawn from and connected with that
: property.
: For example, what if I sat down and drew an all-original Superman comic book.
: I change t he way Superman looks, so he doesn't really look like he does
: in the DC comics, but he's still obviously Superman. All of the settings
: and story elements are taken from the Superman canon. Even though I did
: all of the work, and no matter how far I stylize it, I'm still ripping off
: DC comics. Likewise I couldn't make my own Mickey Mouse cartoons, write a
: sequel to The Lord of the Rings, or re-record my favorite Clash records.
: Likewise though, Bungie/MS can't use my art without my permission, even
: though it's based on their intellectual property. They own the subject
: matter, but I own this particular implementation.
: Confusing huh?
