wiggychiggy
The Purulent One
Ancient Legion
We bones, lying here, for yours we wait
Posts: 136
inherit
The Purulent One
85
0
Jun 20, 2019 20:49:11 GMT -6
117
wiggychiggy
We bones, lying here, for yours we wait
136
Jun 12, 2015 21:23:09 GMT -6
June 2015
wiggychiggy
|
Post by wiggychiggy on Jul 29, 2015 21:38:56 GMT -6
Ah, I see! Yes it looses much of it's potency when it's shrunken down to such a size. No matter! I really enjoy that floating eyeball star. It's a unique little enemy that I was fond of in the demo video.
|
|
Rigel
Skull Knight
Loyal Familiar
Posts: 227
inherit
Skull Knight
88
0
Oct 7, 2017 9:30:22 GMT -6
111
Rigel
227
Jun 12, 2015 21:27:40 GMT -6
June 2015
rigel
|
Post by Rigel on Jul 29, 2015 23:22:12 GMT -6
I love the star dont forget about the skeletons
|
|
Galamoth
Ancient Legion
Eternal Guardian
[TI2] Boss of the Floating Catacombs. Hopes nobody finds his hidden Beryl Circlet.
Posts: 3,402
inherit
Ancient Legion
195
0
Aug 19, 2023 8:35:43 GMT -6
2,620
Galamoth
[TI2] Boss of the Floating Catacombs. Hopes nobody finds his hidden Beryl Circlet.
3,402
Jun 24, 2015 13:36:33 GMT -6
June 2015
galamoth
|
Post by Galamoth on Jul 30, 2015 5:55:48 GMT -6
|
|
XombieMike
Administrator
Fifty Storms
Posts: 4,009
inherit
Administrator
236
0
1
Nov 20, 2024 4:46:31 GMT -6
4,236
XombieMike
4,009
Jul 8, 2015 7:10:22 GMT -6
July 2015
xombiemike
|
Post by XombieMike on Jul 30, 2015 6:57:45 GMT -6
Whatever happened to that Skeleton emote, by the way? The artist requested their work be removed.
|
|
Galamoth
Ancient Legion
Eternal Guardian
[TI2] Boss of the Floating Catacombs. Hopes nobody finds his hidden Beryl Circlet.
Posts: 3,402
inherit
Ancient Legion
195
0
Aug 19, 2023 8:35:43 GMT -6
2,620
Galamoth
[TI2] Boss of the Floating Catacombs. Hopes nobody finds his hidden Beryl Circlet.
3,402
Jun 24, 2015 13:36:33 GMT -6
June 2015
galamoth
|
Post by Galamoth on Jul 30, 2015 7:07:46 GMT -6
Whatever happened to that Skeleton emote, by the way? The artist requested their work be removed. Wait, so it was SML who made that one then?
|
|
XombieMike
Administrator
Fifty Storms
Posts: 4,009
inherit
Administrator
236
0
1
Nov 20, 2024 4:46:31 GMT -6
4,236
XombieMike
4,009
Jul 8, 2015 7:10:22 GMT -6
July 2015
xombiemike
|
Post by XombieMike on Jul 30, 2015 7:30:05 GMT -6
Yeah. We can make more skeletons though. I really like the fan art of the cursed alchemist. Maybe that would look good when smiley sized.
|
|
XombieMike
Administrator
Fifty Storms
Posts: 4,009
inherit
Administrator
236
0
1
Nov 20, 2024 4:46:31 GMT -6
4,236
XombieMike
4,009
Jul 8, 2015 7:10:22 GMT -6
July 2015
xombiemike
|
Post by XombieMike on Aug 21, 2015 16:57:45 GMT -6
|
|
Ciel
Executor of the Church
Ancient Legion
じーっ
Posts: 853
inherit
Executor of the Church
171
0
Sept 25, 2023 14:37:47 GMT -6
694
Ciel
じーっ
853
Jun 17, 2015 22:18:47 GMT -6
June 2015
krion
|
Post by Ciel on Aug 23, 2015 16:51:50 GMT -6
Best smiley ever
|
|
Togposh
Loyal Familiar
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Posts: 213
inherit
527
0
Jun 8, 2017 14:21:47 GMT -6
123
Togposh
Xenoblade Chronicles X
213
Aug 7, 2015 6:15:11 GMT -6
August 2015
togposh
|
Post by Togposh on Aug 23, 2015 20:51:21 GMT -6
Best smiley ever second best only trumped by ...
|
|
Lelygax
Loyal Familiar
[TI1]Its useless, its all useless.
Posts: 389
inherit
502
0
Aug 11, 2018 19:05:36 GMT -6
232
Lelygax
[TI1]Its useless, its all useless.
389
Aug 3, 2015 17:15:04 GMT -6
August 2015
lelygax
|
Post by Lelygax on Aug 23, 2015 23:26:30 GMT -6
So we have a thread like that here to announce new emoticons... Good to know
|
|
XombieMike
Administrator
Fifty Storms
Posts: 4,009
inherit
Administrator
236
0
1
Nov 20, 2024 4:46:31 GMT -6
4,236
XombieMike
4,009
Jul 8, 2015 7:10:22 GMT -6
July 2015
xombiemike
|
Post by XombieMike on Jun 21, 2016 7:49:17 GMT -6
I made a new custom smiley for the Morte enemy. I have some bad news. All our smileys that look similar to a certain other game franchise are going to be removed soon. We haven't got any cease and desist from anyone, but eliminating them may make some things easier. This is a decision I'm making based on a comment from Ben a long time ago. It's safe to say most of us are fans of a certain franchise. If your profile avatar or signature reflects that, it falls into the same potential legal category. I'd rather we all break away from that, however that will not be a rule and will not be enforced without actual legal action against me. I will slowly be replacing our smileys. I guess I need to adjust my signature images as well. Talking about other games is absolutely fine. Free speech and fair use are our friends. This shouldn't worry anyone, as this all has to do with calling the forum official and protecting Bloodstained from any chance of litigation.
|
|
gunlord500
Global Moderator
Hyped for Bloodstained 2!
Posts: 1,109
inherit
177
0
1
Oct 31, 2024 22:11:53 GMT -6
914
gunlord500
Hyped for Bloodstained 2!
1,109
Jun 20, 2015 23:53:30 GMT -6
June 2015
gunlord500
|
Post by gunlord500 on Jun 21, 2016 9:22:14 GMT -6
That's a pity, but you're right, we gotta protect ourselves from legal action. Just as a note, though-- "If your profile avatar or signature reflects that, it falls into the same potential legal category. I'd rather we all break away from that, however that will not be a rule and will not be enforced without actual legal action against me." I'm not sure I'd worry about that, though it is something to keep in mind. However, legally, we're obligated to ensure our members follow obvious laws--no sharing emulated files, no threats of violence, etc.--but as long as they're just our members as opposed to staff, we're under no obligation--and indeed, could not have the practical ability to--control their tastes or how they express them. So while you and I, or Mana and Fangamer folks, etc. ought to make sure our avatars and stuff are either Bloodstained related or at least unrelated to certain other series, this is because we're arguably representatives of Bloodstained (literally in the case of Mana and Fangamer, figuratively but still meaningfully in the case of me and the other mods). Ordinary members, on the other hand, are folks who are just interested in the game for whatever reason; many haven't even necessarily backed it on Kickstarter. Since they have no official connection to the game, legal or otherwise, it's very doubtful any company could raise any sort of legitimate case against you, me, or any other staff for failing to prevent our ordinary members for expressing enthusiasm for another game series--including in their icons and signatures, which are always and almost everywhere left up to the member's discretion as long as, of course, it follows the other rules of the forum (nothing mean or disruptive) and laws (no advocacy of any illegal activities). tl;dr: It's probably a good idea to change the smilies and make sure the staff doesn't have icons from other games and stuff, but I wouldn't worry about anything happening to or because of our members
|
|
inherit
473
0
Sept 11, 2019 21:43:33 GMT -6
1,266
Goobsausage
1,369
Jul 30, 2015 13:50:49 GMT -6
July 2015
unclstv
|
Post by Goobsausage on Jun 21, 2016 15:53:24 GMT -6
The "certain other game franchise" is Castlevania, right? I know it sounds dumb to ask, but I just want to be sure.
Also, if it is Castlevania, couldn't the fact a lot of the elements from the series are public domain (e.g. Dracula, zombies, Death) be used as a defense?
|
|
Galamoth
Ancient Legion
Eternal Guardian
[TI2] Boss of the Floating Catacombs. Hopes nobody finds his hidden Beryl Circlet.
Posts: 3,402
inherit
Ancient Legion
195
0
Aug 19, 2023 8:35:43 GMT -6
2,620
Galamoth
[TI2] Boss of the Floating Catacombs. Hopes nobody finds his hidden Beryl Circlet.
3,402
Jun 24, 2015 13:36:33 GMT -6
June 2015
galamoth
|
Post by Galamoth on Jun 21, 2016 15:55:15 GMT -6
I guess that means my signature may have to go soon, too. :3
|
|
inherit
205
0
1
Oct 16, 2019 18:36:27 GMT -6
1,635
crocodile
1,088
Jun 27, 2015 16:51:30 GMT -6
June 2015
crocodile
|
Post by crocodile on Jun 21, 2016 22:41:03 GMT -6
I have no qualms with what is being proposed but I can't imagine there is any real legal ground for concern. People have avatars, smiley's, signatures, etc. from tons of copyrighted IP all over the internet. What would be the legal benefit (not to mention the cost) for Konami to attack random users on random internet websites? Either way its a low cost to us so if you're super worried about it go for it.
|
|
XombieMike
Administrator
Fifty Storms
Posts: 4,009
inherit
Administrator
236
0
1
Nov 20, 2024 4:46:31 GMT -6
4,236
XombieMike
4,009
Jul 8, 2015 7:10:22 GMT -6
July 2015
xombiemike
|
Post by XombieMike on Jun 21, 2016 22:42:40 GMT -6
I have no qualms with what is being proposed but I can't imagine there is any real legal ground for concern. People have avatars, smiley's, signatures, etc. from tons of copyrighted IP all over the internet. What would be the legal benefit (not to mention the cost) for Konami to attack random users on random internet websites? Either way its a low cost to us so if you're super worried about it go for it. It's not my concerns I'm worried about.
|
|
REDtheBEAST
New Blood
[TI2] 9th "Runic Forging" backer. >:D
Posts: 49
inherit
575
0
Aug 5, 2021 7:13:55 GMT -6
74
REDtheBEAST
[TI2] 9th "Runic Forging" backer. >:D
49
Aug 17, 2015 19:39:46 GMT -6
August 2015
redthebeast
|
Post by REDtheBEAST on Jun 21, 2016 23:20:27 GMT -6
well with knowing that a good number of the smileys are going to be removed i would like to suggest a smiley of maybe call it _IgaMac >:3
|
|
gunlord500
Global Moderator
Hyped for Bloodstained 2!
Posts: 1,109
inherit
177
0
1
Oct 31, 2024 22:11:53 GMT -6
914
gunlord500
Hyped for Bloodstained 2!
1,109
Jun 20, 2015 23:53:30 GMT -6
June 2015
gunlord500
|
Post by gunlord500 on Jun 22, 2016 2:32:50 GMT -6
Now that's a good idea
|
|
purifyweirdshard
Administrator
Administrator
Calling from Heaven
Posts: 3,789
Staff Mini-Profile Theme: Example 2
inherit
Administrator
210
0
1
Oct 25, 2024 0:03:05 GMT -6
3,660
purifyweirdshard
Calling from Heaven
3,789
Jun 29, 2015 7:24:38 GMT -6
June 2015
purifyweirdsoul
Staff Mini-Profile Theme: Example 2
|
Post by purifyweirdshard on Jun 22, 2016 10:49:06 GMT -6
lol, clearly I favor a mac smiley. A cheesy idea, sure...
edit: But yeah, I think gunlord is right on this one. What grounds could they have against our members using graphics from that series? It'd be a huge pain in the butt to enforce, for one. A lot of members (and a lot of them only active once in a blue moon) have such things at this point.
|
|
XombieMike
Administrator
Fifty Storms
Posts: 4,009
inherit
Administrator
236
0
1
Nov 20, 2024 4:46:31 GMT -6
4,236
XombieMike
4,009
Jul 8, 2015 7:10:22 GMT -6
July 2015
xombiemike
|
Post by XombieMike on Jun 22, 2016 13:30:49 GMT -6
It's not a rule and won't be enforced. I mentioned that.
On the BCB in October with Ben Judd I asked about the progress on the website, and this was his response: “…and then on top of it there’s a lot of legal checks that go on. This game is not Castlevania. There will be fans that want to use Castlevania icons just to show their passion for things IGA has created in the past. So, you know, where do those things stand? Where are those rules going to come in? There’s a lot of things to parse though, and so that’s the challenge to making sure it’s all there.”
I'm with all of you on what you have said. That's why I never changed anything until now. However, how legally we are or are not considered an official forum, I feel the less to "parse through" the better.
|
|