> The rules certainly are strategic IP. But my reading of
> their FAQ (which granted, is very interpretive) is that if
> you come along as an independent developer with a proposal,
> they're going to pat you on the head and show you the door,
> just like any big company would. But if you come along with
> a working demo that looks great, they may give you a serious shot.
Right -- but I just hate doing a lot of work on just a "maybe Ill give it a
look, son - in my own sweet time".
> They also point out that it's perfectly legal for you to make
> a derived work for your own private use, as long as you don't
> distribute it (even for free). So you can legally work up
> the prototype, as long as you show it only to them. But of
> course if they say no, then you have to scrap it or turn it
> into something with no relationship to their games.
Again true. It doesn't cost them anything to say that -- especially if they
want to avoid having the same conversation over and over again.
But if you've sat down with these types of companies, you'll find they tend
to see these endeavors as a licensing proposal -- meaning they could come
back and say, sure, but we want $10K up front and an X% royalty - they love
those up front fees!
My recommendation -- have more fun inventing your own.
Best regards,
Lynn Fredricks
President
Proactive International, LLC
- Because it is about who you know.(tm)
http://www.proactive-intl.com
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