RE: Copyright Schtuff...

Game systems cannot be copyrighted. The written rules can be but not the
systems. Change the names and the specifics and you're in the clear
legally. Of course "borrow" too much and folks won't look favorably on
you.

Paul

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From:  
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Sent:	Tuesday, January 28, 1997 8:24 AM
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Subject:	Copyright Schtuff...

Anyone know what constitutes violation of US copyright?  I borrowed some
ideas from Star Fleet Battles for the Full Thrust tactical rules we've
written and I'm wondering if using system names from SFB violates their
copyright.

I designed Hellbore, Expanding Sphere Generator, and Phasors for Full
Thrust
and I'm wondering if I should change the name of these systems before 
submitting the rules to the Unofficial Full Thrust page.

Anyone out there have any suggestions???

Pete