While we are on the topic of copyright...

RattleheadRattlehead Member Posts: 485
edited November -1 in Working with GS (Mac)
Okay, I know I was born pretty close to yesterday, but what is this about?

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/cannon-pro/id405618313?mt=8

Cannon Pro?

"...amazingly high quality graphics..."

Sure, I guess they are since you didn't replace the ones in the template.

GameSalad, please clarify if this is proper use of the templates.

Comments

  • joshmiller602joshmiller602 Member Posts: 206
    LMAO!
  • RattleheadRattlehead Member Posts: 485
    C'mon, admit it joshmiller602. You are secretly Rod Hammond. ;)
  • RattleheadRattlehead Member Posts: 485
    I knew it!

    You're probably going to rip off Mini-Cannon next!
  • ChunkypixelsChunkypixels Member Posts: 1,114
    Sadly, it's probably only going to get worse.

    It's what happens when you reduce barriers to entry, lower your price to zero and aim for the lowest common denominator. You attract f***wits and retards who don't appreciate the concept of working hard on something, and who feel it's ok to steal and make money from other peoples work.
  • kadinshinokadinshino Member Posts: 82
    wow....just wow
  • joshmiller602joshmiller602 Member Posts: 206
    Rattlehead said:
    C'mon, admit it joshmiller602. You are secretly Rod Hammond. ;)

    That's MISTER Rod Hammond to you :P
  • juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
    Man this is getting out of hand. People need to accept responsibility for the crap they're releasing by actually getting official warnings and whatnot.
  • peachpellenpeachpellen Member Posts: 977
    Why is there no option on the poll for; "Absolutely not OK"?

    There's no simple "I'm against it" - the closest is "I'd rather make my own work" which implies you only have a view regarding your own use of copyrighted material.

    This is as f'ked as that asshat who tried to rip of my Zombie game >.<'

    The template publishing is one of the worst things anyone here can do as it contributes greatly to the negative view of GS games.
  • UPUP Member Posts: 70
    Blood is boiling... I'm not going to get into this cause I simply won't be able to stop bitching about it...

    But, I should have made a note when I saw it, but this is not the only template published,
    I'm sure I've seen the sidescroller shooter template in the appstore as well a while ago..
    Without any significant changes whatsoever...

    And, yeah, agreed to add an option to vote it's '100% NOT OK, grow up + shave your balls'
    From where I'm standing there's nothing to vote for atm.
  • peachpellenpeachpellen Member Posts: 977
    Always with the shaving <3

    I hope GameSalad's reputation improves over time and doesn't get worse; this type of this is really, really detrimental to the genuine efforts of most of us.
  • DhondonDhondon Member Posts: 717
    I don't believe it!!! What is happening? Is nobody interested in making games with GS, only out for a quick buck? Arrrrrhhhhhhh! He's not even trying!!!
  • RattleheadRattlehead Member Posts: 485
    peachpellen said:
    Why is there no option on the poll for; "Absolutely not OK"?

    My apologies peach... looking at the list again, I should have definitely worded that stronger. I was looking for sarcasm and instead fell into the Sarlacc Pit of mediocrity instead.

    As you probably already figured out, I am definitely not okay with it (hence why I raised it in the first place). :)

    I think as a community we need to just keep an eye on this kind of behaviour. No ones knocking borrowing on the idea (I think we've treaded water on that topic a lot lately), but blatently using the exact artwork and not adding more than what appears to be a Reset button seems pretty cheap.

    Anyways, I'm off to publish Cannon Pro Part Deux; the natural sequel with a red background.
  • azavegaazavega Member Posts: 362
    Dawn +1 on that section you guys r planning. Don't get why people instead of seating
    And try to do their own stuff get somebody's else work and use it to make money...
    Well I think it's easier... Shame on them!!!
  • butterbeanbutterbean Member Posts: 4,315
    I too was looking for the, Are you F-ing kidding me?? in the poll.

    But seriously, this is no fricken' surprise since, like Chunky said, any F-wit is allowed to publish a game now that it's free.

    It just gets better and better doesn't it?!
  • DhondonDhondon Member Posts: 717
    Like I mentioned in another thread; Now that GS forces everyone to use their logo, they should take more responsibility for what gets released with their logo. I fear that this is only the beginning:(
  • StormyStudioStormyStudio United KingdomMember Posts: 3,989
    Rod Hammond we have you in our sights...

    This is so damn aggravating what a lame ass mother f%%%%%%!!

    It's weird if you look at the other apps from the developer, there are quite a few I don't recognize, I wonder if he has just taken them from other easy app creation programs...or can actually make apps but has instead chosen to steal art work and design from a template...

    Please can someone at GS get his address and egg his house for the Christmas holiday...
  • RattleheadRattlehead Member Posts: 485
    http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/tennissmash/id395425144?mt=8

    Isn't that based on another template? I'd check but I'm on a Windows box at the moment.

    It's weird because he does have other apps on there that look like they were original... unless he scabbed those off of some other tools/devs.

    Question: Is there not a way to change the poll?
  • RattleheadRattlehead Member Posts: 485
    Oh wait, TennisSmash has an orange background.
  • azavegaazavega Member Posts: 362
    lol count on me on the egg throwing stuff...
  • DhondonDhondon Member Posts: 717
    GS should rename and lock the user name for all those idiots who doesn't respect copyright to; Duck Hunt kid 1, Duck Hunt kid 2, Duck Hunt kid 3......
  • JohnPapiomitisJohnPapiomitis Member Posts: 6,256
    really this is redicoulous. People are so lazy
  • RattleheadRattlehead Member Posts: 485
    I'd still like to hear an official post from GS as to what would constitute proper use of their templates. If from no other standpoint that it could affect their brand by having a splash screen on about 23 different 'GS Cannon' games in the App Store with their splash screen.
  • juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
    They should put a lock on the templates so you can't publish them.
  • DhondonDhondon Member Posts: 717
    juzcook said:
    They should put a lock on the templates so you can't publish them.

    Or just watermark the images. But I'm sure that wouldn't be enough for someone.

    -3 similar levels!
    -No sound!
    -Cool watermarked graphics!
    -Only $ 1.99!!!!
  • UPUP Member Posts: 70
    Apple (?) should have people employed to verify claims of copyright infringement.
    I mean, have a button to address issues like these, verify and make sure these kind of apps get pulled ASAP.

    Maybe Apple is not the one to be in charge here, but some sort of 'judge' should be in place somehow..
    It's ridiculous people can get away with this kind of fraudulent business, unless a big company will (threaten) to sew them (like EA or Nintendo) unfortunately this is no realistic option for the indie dev anyways ($$)...

    The medium is still very new, so this will continue to happen until the system changes and a real threat is in place if you try to be a cheap bastard.
    Then again, this is still an issue regarding graphic design via the interwebs, it's simply not watertight and very tough to defend. And design + interwebs go hand in hand for many more years already then app development for IOS devices.
  • UPUP Member Posts: 70
    dhondon said:
    Or just watermark the images. But I'm sure that wouldn't be enough for someone.

    -3 similar levels!
    -No sound!
    -Cool watermarked graphics!
    -Only $ 1.99!!!!

    WHAAHAHA!! Nice one!
  • PortymanPortyman Member, PRO Posts: 409
    You should check out his game potato cannon....

    I use templates as a starting point for some gamea and they are a great help, but I would never publish one exactly the same......
  • JohnPapiomitisJohnPapiomitis Member Posts: 6,256
    He published the other templates too. Wow
  • peachpellenpeachpellen Member Posts: 977
    Rattlehead said:
    My apologies peach... looking at the list again, I should have definitely worded that stronger. I was looking for sarcasm and instead fell into the Sarlacc Pit of mediocrity instead.

    As you probably already figured out, I am definitely not okay with it (hence why I raised it in the first place). :)

    I think as a community we need to just keep an eye on this kind of behaviour. No ones knocking borrowing on the idea (I think we've treaded water on that topic a lot lately), but blatently using the exact artwork and not adding more than what appears to be a Reset button seems pretty cheap.

    Anyways, I'm off to publish Cannon Pro Part Deux; the natural sequel with a red background.

    Sorry; I realize it might have sounded a bit like I thought you were at fault for not including it. I was more just irritated I couldn't vote ;) Sorry if it came across as thinking you were OK with it or anything like that - I assure you it's not the case.

    Good luck with your uberly unique cannon game :P
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