Hi Charles, Well, as a developer I can think of a few reasons someone may choose to create a game but solectively release it to some people, or not to anyone at all. 1. If a game uses copyrighted stories, characters, and sounds the game would be best kept as quiet as possible. For example, it is well known I have a partly constructed Star Wars game based on the Genesis 3D technology I am creating. For me the problem is releasing it to the public at large is very difficult. Lucas Licensing has specifically, personally, expressed their opinion I am to release no games using the Star Wars universe do to their copyright license polacies. Personally, I think they are just being anal about it, but I am by law bound by their wishes not to produce Star Wars games for the blind without paying their licensing fees. If I write the game and keep it for myself Lucas has no rights to sue. I can do whatever I want with the sounds, characters, and music provided I don't redistribute it. Either that or I redistribute it to friends who keep it hush hush. 2. Many developers just want to create a product their own way. I know when creating STFC I basically was thinking of a modern remake of Trek 2000. As time went on many testers put their two cents in and the game eventually became a completely different game than the one invisioned. I know some developers have personally objected to any modifications to their game story, sounds, etc. 3. Perhaps they are frightened by reprisal and needless flaming. When I was flamed a few days ago I was extremely upset by it. However, I have recovered, and went on. Not everyone can do that.
Charles Rivard wrote: > If a developer has a game that he or she will not release because of the > attitudes of some gamers, this does not make sense to me. Why would a > company develop something with the intent to sell it to the public, and then > not sell it to the public because of the public's attitude toward games or > developers? > > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
