From a legal standpoint, intellectual property within the game is the sole property of SOE. All legal documents that we agree to when we sign into the game point to this. Don't get me wrong, many sites have gotten away with it and done very well for themselves.
I know what you are feeling or thinking. Things like in-game maps that are not usually provided, and are often VERY well done take time, and research. This kind of information and work should be rewarded. But charging money for it can become an EXTREMELY sticky situation in which you will just end up trying to enforce copyright law and prevent people from stealing and re-using your content. You would also be bringing yourself into the targets of SOE. They WOULD look into what you are doing, and their decision to pursue it, or leave it be, would be totally up to chance...
If it was me? Take your time working on it. If you feel hard-pressed to get this kind of thing out, and feel it should be worth your time, then DON'T do it. Most of us do this kind of thing because we enjoy it, and love sharing code and knowledge with others that enjoy the same. Do it for that, or keep the stuff to yourself, and don't share it. You would be looking at some people buying it, and some people being upset for you selling it. It can be a double edged sword.
Oh and one more thing. If you chrage, you better be well and ready to provide support, and updates, because people that purchase anything game or UI related would EXPECT at least that in return...
Good luck with however you decide to pursue this...
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