A bit of bad news
Added 2017-12-29 16:56:12 +0000 UTCHello, my friends and supporters. I wish you are spending your holidays surrounded by your loved ones.
A representative of Wizards of the Coast just contacted me to let me know that I should remove and and all content whose IP belongs to them. We are talking about the Forgotten Realms maps. The IP laws for artwork are confusing and I was under the impression that I was not infringing their IP but it turns out I'm wrong. So what happens is that I am going to remove the Forgotten Realms maps that are here in my Patreon feed.
It probably will not mean a lot to those of you who have been here for a while since you already have them, but I feel the need for transparency because those maps will disappear from my feed. Additionally, I will not be posting any Forgotten Realms here anymore, I can't or they might sue me. Sorry about that, I would if I could. But any of those maps I create will still be posted at the DM's Guild.
Here's the list of the illustrations that won't be available from now on:
137 Yulash
the Stop
124The Broken City
The Sword Coast
Mining Town
Quarn
Hardbuckler
Fortified Town
Deep Water Harbor
Seaside Kingdom
Double walled city
Bay City
Riverside City
Thank you for your comprehension.
Comments
I prefer your original content anyway.
chase_dagger
2019-07-05 00:30:57 +0000 UTCIt's no problem for me. I can always take your content and put it in the [insert ip location] wherever I please anyway, if I were to ever use that loc for my campaign. You can always do an OC map of a city named "Water Kneehigh" or Salter's Gate (j/k) ;-) In any event, you are def not dependent on their IP.
Brandon Pohja
2017-12-30 18:12:55 +0000 UTCThanks a lot Simone. Yeah I'll simply do original material from now on. Good thing is my stuff does not depend on that.
Elven Tower
2017-12-30 14:59:06 +0000 UTCNo problem, you're not the first that Wizard has contacted to take down their stuff. I don't make a fuss anymore, i just sigh. If you want there's either an hug or a pat on the shoulder from me. But the emojis come just for the hug, so here's one. π€
Simone Spinozzi
2017-12-29 19:36:01 +0000 UTCI've heard some horror stories of their lawyers being relentless
Elven Tower
2017-12-29 18:49:08 +0000 UTCthat's a grey area I'm not sure how that works, but sounds like a great idea
Elven Tower
2017-12-29 18:48:47 +0000 UTCthanks for being understanding.
Elven Tower
2017-12-29 18:48:28 +0000 UTCthanks a lot Enrique
Elven Tower
2017-12-29 18:48:15 +0000 UTCWow I'm kind of surprised, WotC doesn't seem like the super IP protective type. Their business model relies on people getting invested in and wanting to explore their world.
Tyler Moore
2017-12-29 18:16:06 +0000 UTCThat stinks! I love your maps! What I suggest is posting them without content and without the name. THen they're useful no matter what. Then you can post a link to the "final" map on the DMsGuild with all the IP stuff included. If people want the IP they can buy it there
2017-12-29 17:12:47 +0000 UTCUnderstandable. We appreciate your other stuff.
Ziopliukas
2017-12-29 17:01:22 +0000 UTCThat sucks, but is understandable! Keep up the good work.
Enrique Lozano
2017-12-29 17:00:12 +0000 UTC
