yeti_c wrote:I think the main problem is - that the resolution of the maps are so small - that if you then blew them upto be big enough to play on - they they would look really rough.
Also - The mapmakers themselves hold the copyright of their images - and CC use them by agreement... so if you want a map that's used on CC turned into a Boardgame - you have to ask the original cartographer.
C.
First, games usually have both copywrites and patents ... and usually multiples of each for each country. In this case, you would likely need them from both the map creators and CC ... possibly even permission from the original Risk copywrite and patent holders, though that does seem a stretch to me (ask a lawyer on that one!). Fuedal, Duck Hunt, etc are all pretty well removed from Risk in the creative sense.
I am not sure this would be all that lucrative.. the board game business is VERY competetive and VERY tightly controlled by a few small companies.
HOWEVER, this could be a very good thing for both CC and the cartographers. It would have to be a joint venture .... and ONLY for those truly original maps. (
both CC could serve as a marketing platform to spin off some games.
As for the graphics ... well, all you have to do is blow them up, insert color ... etc. That would only be a problem for someone trying to print them off the site, not a new production.
The biggest problem would be finding a producer and someone to front the money to begin the whole venture....
Any volunteers?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:23 pm
