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I can't get a call from the DEVs on what exactly the "no parody and no derivative works" actually is supposed to cover, but this seems to fit that.
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It doesn't.
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Why not?
How do you now?
Have you seen somewhere that indicates that the DEVs had made a call in regards to this matter?
It seemed clear that the OP knew that they were "meant" to be the JLA.
What would DC stance be in regards to this?
Your post was deleted, huh? No other word from red names on the content?
Disappointing.
And for a while things were cold,
They were scared down in their holes
The forest that once was green
Was colored black by those killing machines
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Why not?
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'Cuz it's not a parody or a derivative work? As described, it doesn't comply with either designation.
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It seemed clear that the OP knew that they were "meant" to be the JLA.
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As in inspired by; a homage? Maybe. There's nothing wrong with that, as long as it's suitably subtle... a "rough approximation". What's being described isn't any more a problem than any Claws/Regen Scrapper or several of City's existing signature characters. Manticore, Synapse, Positron, Statesman... they all strongly echo popular existing properties.
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What would DC stance be in regards to this?
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Comics are full of homage characters. As one example, Wildstorm, which is now a DC imprint (at least, I think it still is), had (has?) two popular titles built around the idea of homages: The Authority and Planetary.
But probably the most famous homage work out there right now would be Watchmen.
The Cape Radio: You're not super until you put on the Cape!
DJ Enigma's Puzzle Factory: Co* Parody Commercials
I ran into an AE mission the other day like this, but <Marvelous> characters, and they were spot on. All Bosses, as accurate as possible powers and impossibly hard. I was fairly excited to kill "Poison" and "Doctor Oblivion" but the "Badger" took me out.
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I entered a mission the other day where all the mobs were LTs. and it was on a common farm map, Map 02. And there was no story to speak of.
So I figured it was a farm.
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Maybe. Without more information I cannot say for sure.
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Is it a copyright infraction? The intent is clearly the JLA but there are no similar character names or costumes? Is that the difference between a copyright infraction and a homage?
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It is very clearly not a copyright infraction. In fact, it is impossible to make a copyright infraction in this game without using text.
It MAY, however, be a Trademark violation depending on how recognizable and similar the characters were. Without seeing the actual images, it's hard to say on these forums.
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This is over the top mental slavery.
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Soooo what if someone creates fire mobs to face their Ice tank. Would that be ok?
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Ice tanks have high resist to fire, but even higher to ice. Possibly would be flagged as a farm since there's only one type of damage being delt.
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So what if I come along (not my arc mind you) with my Fire tank and played the same one. Is the creator suddenly at fault because it is easy for some people and not others?
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If it were only fire damage, it is intended to be a farm. I have no proof other than knowing it was in a post that has been since deleted which I created. I have to assume everything in that post was "not allowed".
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Nitpick note. No one is immune to any type of damage.
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With enough resist/defense and regen, it can effectivly make you immune.
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So if I run the "Defeat Infernal and his minions" mission from Maria Jenkins (Where the mobs have no powers except Fire attacks) repeatedly on my Fire tank as a farm, that's "OK" because the Devs put that mission into the game.
But if I create a duplicate of that mission in the AE, it's considered a "no-no" because I made it?
Yeah, that makes a whole lot of sense...really.
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Lord Recluse spawns buches of bosses so he must be an expoit.
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LR needs to be banned for a week or 2. He needs some serious detention. Lock him in a room with Lady Jane talking to him all day.
That jerk exploited my poor ol empath in horrible ways on a couple of STF's. While we're at it, lets toss his bane spiders into the pen containing the Knives of Artemis boss. She will give them a whippin'!
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I was thrilled with the Science pack cuz I finally got payback on the creepy guy that kept trying to ERP with my tween heroine, by hitting the costume change and turning into a 10' tall monstrous escaped prisoner and telling him, "You gots a real purty mouf, now bendover and squeal like a pig fo yo daddy, cuz you my little puppy now!" Haven't seen him since.
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I entered a mission the other day where all the mobs were LTs. and it was on a common farm map, Map 02. And there was no story to speak of.
So I figured it was a farm.
However, instead of all the mobs being the same kind, these were all custom ... kind of like the Justice League of America, except their names and costumes were nothing like the JLA.
But it was clear who they were supposed to be. A black clad, black caped martial artist ... a HUGE invul/ss tank all in green and yellow ... an yellow clad archer ... a very UGLY and SCARRED sonic gal in fishnets ... and so forth. All with the different power sets of the JLA.
So is this a farm? (It wasn't playing to any specific strength or weakness; wide variety of melee and ranged ATs, and fliers) There is no story. Just a Kill All mission. (though the status said Story in Progress, or some sort)
Is it a copyright infraction? The intent is clearly the JLA but there are no similar character names or costumes? Is that the difference between a copyright infraction and a homage?
I don't know what to make of this thing. I'm not looking to report it or anything ... so I won't list its name or number ... but I am curious.
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You ask a question.. Is this a farm??? Then you say it was on a common farm map 02.
You already know what a farm is.. LOL
Just another person who's more concerned about what other people do....
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"A coward dies many times before their death, the valiant taste death but once." - William Shakespeare
Learn it... OWN IT!
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I entered a mission the other day where all the mobs were LTs. and it was on a common farm map, Map 02. And there was no story to speak of.
So I figured it was a farm.
However, instead of all the mobs being the same kind, these were all custom ... kind of like the Justice League of America, except their names and costumes were nothing like the JLA.
But it was clear who they were supposed to be. A black clad, black caped martial artist ... a HUGE invul/ss tank all in green and yellow ... an yellow clad archer ... a very UGLY and SCARRED sonic gal in fishnets ... and so forth. All with the different power sets of the JLA.
So is this a farm? (It wasn't playing to any specific strength or weakness; wide variety of melee and ranged ATs, and fliers) There is no story. Just a Kill All mission. (though the status said Story in Progress, or some sort)
Is it a copyright infraction? The intent is clearly the JLA but there are no similar character names or costumes? Is that the difference between a copyright infraction and a homage?
I don't know what to make of this thing. I'm not looking to report it or anything ... so I won't list its name or number ... but I am curious.
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You ask a question.. Is this a farm??? Then you say it was on a common farm map 02.
You already know what a farm is.. LOL
Just another person who's more concerned about what other people do....
The forums have so.. so... many TROLLS.
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Chickensmasher, you have a knack for posting the most offensive and needless attacks I've ever seen. 
But in this case, I don't think you're reading the OP's post correctly. Just look at the facts --
Fact 1: He said he usually recognizes farms.
Fact 2: He said this was on a map that is often associated with farms. Map #2
Fact 3: He said the mobs didn't seem to "fit in" with what he recognized to be a farm. They weren't all freaks, for example. They weren't all one power type that a give AT could have immunity to.
Fact 4: He asked a question in the right section of the forms.
Fact 5: He didn't post the arc number or name (so that others could make complaints, 1-star or otherwise grief the arc author.)
To me, that simply doesn't add up to trolling.
As far as I see, the OP doesn't seem at all concerned with how other people play. To me, he seems more interested in the differences between homage/tribute arcs and arcs that cross the line, and thought that this would be a good place to ask.
btw... I noticed that you often use in your signature line the famous Bard quote about heroes and cowards. Did you ever hear this one.
"'A coward dies a thousand deaths; the brave man dies but one.' Hmmm. A thousand to one???? Sounds like good odds to me." - Bret Maverick 
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Soooo what if someone creates fire mobs to face their Ice tank. Would that be ok?
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Ice tanks have high resist to fire, but even higher to ice. Possibly would be flagged as a farm since there's only one type of damage being delt.
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So what if I come along (not my arc mind you) with my Fire tank and played the same one. Is the creator suddenly at fault because it is easy for some people and not others?
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If it were only fire damage, it is intended to be a farm. I have no proof other than knowing it was in a post that has been since deleted which I created. I have to assume everything in that post was "not allowed".
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Nitpick note. No one is immune to any type of damage.
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With enough resist/defense and regen, it can effectivly make you immune.