Importing WoW icons into EQ2

Sgt_Pitt · #1 05-14-2008, 12:16 PM

Hi I've started importing wow icons into eq2, i think they look very nice compared to the eq2 ones.

As you can see, theres potions, masters, and sk spells all in there - still got a long way to go hehe

dragowulf · #2 05-14-2008, 03:18 PM

I'm always up for something different. If you do decide to go all the way with this, try to keep it as close as possible.

The icons look nice, but EQ2 ones lack. I'd probably try these bad boys out.

dragowulf · #3 05-14-2008, 03:36 PM

The only problem I see is how will you tell the diff between the AE, Single, and enemy encounter icons?

Sgt_Pitt · #4 05-14-2008, 03:59 PM

progressing slowly..

yeah well im kind of ditching the alpha channel in the dds files, so the icons wont have color coded backgrounds, to tell the truth i never realised they were color coded that way anyway

ShadowProwler420 · #5 05-14-2008, 04:49 PM

/Devil's Advocate on

Ummmm, isn't there some sort of legal issue with doing this? Aren't the images property of Blizzard?

/Devil's Advocate off

Sgt_Pitt · #6 05-14-2008, 05:48 PM

not that i know of, you can even get spell gems on eqinterface - thats what they are called "spell gems"

I guess it would only be illegal if i was making money, since its for personal use what are they gonna do ?

updated pic, heh see the adept 1's

dragowulf · #7 05-14-2008, 07:59 PM

So are you getting around the alpha? It looks to me like you are.

And no it is not illegal. You have to give the credit to Blizzard and World of Warcraft, you cannot distribute via selling, and you can't say it is/was your creation.

Kaldran · #8 05-15-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dragowulf

And no it is not illegal. You have to give the credit to Blizzard and World of Warcraft, you cannot distribute via selling, and you can't say it is/was your creation.

Do they say so? Otherwise that statement is not correct as it _is_ their property.

**gm9** · #9 05-15-2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaldran

Do they say so? Otherwise that statement is not correct as it _is_ their property.

In particular, did they say they could be used outside of a WoW context?

dragowulf · #10 05-15-2008, 02:04 AM

Now that, I do not no. I didn't think about that though

In that case, I suggest checking out the disclaimer, Terms of Service, and User Agreement/Software License of Blizzard/World of Warcraft.

**Drumstix42** · #11 05-15-2008, 02:18 AM

Quoted from: http://www.blizzard.com/us/legalfaq.html

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What is Blizzard Entertainment's® copyright / trademark policy for the Internet, specifically for fan sites? Can I use Blizzard Entertainment's® images, text or sound on my web page? Is it ok if I use screenshots I take in-game on my web page?

Yes, within certain limits. We asked our legal department to provide some guidelines for you, and here is what they said:

Blizzard Entertainment® hereby grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable and non- assignable license to use and display, for home, noncommercial and personal use only, one copy of any material and/or software that you may download from this site, including, but not limited to, any files, codes, audio or images incorporated in or generated by the software (collectively the "Downloaded Content") provided, however, that you must include or maintain all copyright and other notices contained or associated with such Downloaded Content. You acknowledge and agree that you may not sublicense, assign or otherwise transfer this license or the Downloaded Content and that no title to the Downloaded Content has been or will be transferred to you from Blizzard Entertainment® or anyone else. You also agree that you will not alter, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer or otherwise modify the Downloaded Content.

Also, we reserve the right to revoke this limited use license at any time, for any reason, and at the sole discretion of Blizzard Entertainment®. You may not use our materials on sites that feature defamatory *****graphic, or inflammatory content, including, but not limited to, hacks and cheats for any of our games or any other content that Blizzard Entertainment® find objectionable or unlawful.

Hope that helps clear that up.

**gm9** · #12 05-15-2008, 02:21 AM

Well that pretty much means you are not allowed to use it.

Kaldran · #13 05-15-2008, 02:30 AM

You can still ask their legal department though

Sgt_Pitt · #14 05-15-2008, 02:49 AM

hmm well how are they hosting vanguard icons and wow icons on eqinterface ? thats where i got some of em, meh

http://www.eqinterface.com/downloads...&sb=lastupdate

**gm9** · #15 05-15-2008, 03:07 AM

Well strictly speaking I think there is no official statement regarding EQ2 modding either (someone will correct me if I'm wrong), at least it is in violation of the EULA, but both companies endorse interface modding for their own games. But their position may be quite different if you start using their IP in third party games, hence my question above. On the other hand they may not be bothered. As Kaldran said, you could just ask them.

**Drumstix42** · #16 05-15-2008, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gm9

Well that pretty much means you are not allowed to use it.

Really? I got the total opposite impression. The paragraph starts out saying "Blizzard Entertainment® hereby grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable and non- assignable license to use and display..." blah blah blah.

Am I just reading it wrong?

**gm9** · #17 05-15-2008, 04:00 AM

Well it says you can only keep a copy for personal use and while you can "display" it you may not distribute further copies to other people and that you may further not modify the files.

Kaldran · #18 05-15-2008, 04:11 AM

Especially it says you are not allowed to alter, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer their content. I think getting the icons and putting them into another game violates pretty much all of them :P