NBC's "The Cape" wants your Villain
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Ael Rhiana,
Posted on: 2011-01-07 16:09 in Comic and Hero-Villain Culture
If someone from here doesn't win, I will be highly disappointed.
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Hmmm...may have to double check the TOS to see if I can submit an alt and screenies 
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I'm pretty sure that the EULA states that once you make a toon in game, it becomes the property of NCSoft. In short, if you want to keep the character yours and your copyright, then don't make it in game.
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I believe you are correct. It's intellectual property of NCSoft. |
Originally Posted by StarKitten
I'm pretty sure that the EULA states that once you make a toon in game, it becomes the property of NCSoft. In short, if you want to keep the character yours and your copyright, then don't make it in game.
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Couldn't you just delete it?
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Originally Posted by StarKitten
I'm pretty sure that the EULA states that once you make a toon in game, it becomes the property of NCSoft. In short, if you want to keep the character yours and your copyright, then don't make it in game.
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Nope. No more than an engineer deleting the CAD files off his work computer means he can recreate it at home to resell it. Once you've submitted a character for playing NCsoft owns all relevant aspects of the character even if you delete your copy.
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Originally Posted by BrandX
Couldn't you just delete it?
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Dr. Todt's theme.
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Not enthused.
Sure the winner gets a one time prize of $500 but it doesn't say that they will be given any credit for creation of the character. And NBC can use any of the characters they like even though only one person is getting the prize. Sounds to me like they are trying to get a season or two worth of creativity for less than they would pay a regular writer to come up with a few concepts.
Their next contest will probably be "Write a script and win an autographed picture of Summer."
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Talk about Captain Positive!
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Originally Posted by Mandu
Not enthused.
Sure the winner gets a one time prize of $500 but it doesn't say that they will be given any credit for creation of the character. And NBC can use any of the characters they like even though only one person is getting the prize. Sounds to me like they are trying to get a season or two worth of creativity for less than they would pay a regular writer to come up with a few concepts. Their next contest will probably be "Write a script and win an autographed picture of Summer." |
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I'd say he's captain "spot on". With the douchbaggery that NBC has pulled before his assessment sounds correct.
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Originally Posted by Hot_Head_Mike
Talk about Captain Positive!
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Then again this is a supervillain contest, so it's a reasonable thing for NBC to do in context.
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Originally Posted by Aura_Familia
I'd say he's captain "spot on". With the douchbaggery that NBC has pulled before his assessment sounds correct.
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Dr. Todt's theme.
i make stuff...
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I'm assuming the show won't even get a season.
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Originally Posted by Mandu
Not enthused.
Sure the winner gets a one time prize of $500 but it doesn't say that they will be given any credit for creation of the character. And NBC can use any of the characters they like even though only one person is getting the prize. Sounds to me like they are trying to get a season or two worth of creativity for less than they would pay a regular writer to come up with a few concepts. Their next contest will probably be "Write a script and win an autographed picture of Summer." |
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I think writing a script to get an autographed picture of Summer Glau is a good deal |
Originally Posted by Mandu
Not enthused.
Sure the winner gets a one time prize of $500 but it doesn't say that they will be given any credit for creation of the character. And NBC can use any of the characters they like even though only one person is getting the prize. Sounds to me like they are trying to get a season or two worth of creativity for less than they would pay a regular writer to come up with a few concepts. Their next contest will probably be "Write a script and win an autographed picture of Summer." |
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I'm more hoping for a one night stand. |
Originally Posted by BigFish
I think writing a script to get an autographed picture of Summer Glau is a good deal
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What?
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Heh. Got my villain name and 50 word description (maaan that's short), now to just dust off teh pencil for a sketch and send it in.
Tales of Judgment. Also here, instead of that other place.
good luck D.B.B.
Has anyone thought of consulting NCsoft on this and collaborating? Would it not be good publicity for the game itself if one of the villians chosen was a currently playing villain in CoV? (and not one just created for this)
Just asking As I currently have a corrupter named Pyromaniac on Guardian with a great back story who would be awesome for this
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My thoughts exactly. I can get a picture of her for free off the internet. But a one night stand isn't enough time, I have more endurance than Golden Ace so I would need to spend at least two weeks with Summer. |
Originally Posted by Golden_Ace
I'm more hoping for a one night stand.
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But I'm undecided on where to spend the two weeks. Someplace hot would encourage her to wear as little as possible, but someplace bitter cold would keep her snuggled up to me for warmth.
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Pohsyb? What's the deal?
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Originally Posted by Glowing Embers
Has anyone thought of consulting NCsoft on this and collaborating? Would it not be good publicity for the game itself if one of the villians chosen was a currently playing villain in CoV? (and not one just created for this)
Just asking As I currently have a corrupter named Pyromaniac on Guardian with a great back story who would be awesome for this |
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Considering that per the contest rules, the winning entry will only be shown in the background of an episode as a literal character sketch, and will not be mentioned in the script of the episode in any way, I doubt it's worth -that- much collaboration.|
Originally Posted by Glowing Embers
Has anyone thought of consulting NCsoft on this and collaborating? Would it not be good publicity for the game itself if one of the villians chosen was a currently playing villain in CoV? (and not one just created for this)
Just asking As I currently have a corrupter named Pyromaniac on Guardian with a great back story who would be awesome for this |
Another thing to point out is that the linked page says to describe the character, but the fine print of the rules say to describe what the character can do.
Still, the first place prize (or equivalent) would be nice, so I sent in a submission. >.>
Tales of Judgment. Also here, instead of that other place.
good luck D.B.B.
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Of course they're not going to give the creator credit - that would probably cause too much concern about litigation.|
Originally Posted by Mandu
Not enthused.
Sure the winner gets a one time prize of $500 but it doesn't say that they will be given any credit for creation of the character. And NBC can use any of the characters they like even though only one person is getting the prize. Sounds to me like they are trying to get a season or two worth of creativity for less than they would pay a regular writer to come up with a few concepts. Their next contest will probably be "Write a script and win an autographed picture of Summer." |
And a prize of $500 for something that would take most people 15 minutes or less to think up? I'm pretty sure TV writers don't make $2000 an hour.
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If you don't feel like creating a villain for NBC you could always show your support by voting for Comrade Hero in the Create a Superhero for the Stan Lee Foundation.
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NBC's new superhero show "The Cape" is looking for Villains. Go here for details http://www.nbc.com/the-cape/submit-y...in/login.shtml