One of stupid question.
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O Ilusionista
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"Possible" would be. "Would it work" is another question. And "Should it" is the big question.
I doubt that Big N would officially accept this type of software. And that would end up bringing their attention to this community, which would have a devastating effect.
I doubt that Big N would officially accept this type of software. And that would end up bringing their attention to this community, which would have a devastating effect.
hbdhl
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Let's start by talking about fan-made games, fan works are typically non-commercial or generate minimal profit:
Official companies often turn a blind eye to small-scale copyright infringement initially, as the legal costs outweigh potential gains (fan creators usually work out of passion rather than profit, making them unlikely targets for lawsuits). Moreover, cracking down harshly on fan works could damage community goodwill toward the original IP.
"Appropriate" fan works are usually tolerated—they boost community engagement, extend the original work's lifespan, and may even drive sales of official products through renewed fan enthusiasm...
This unofficial permission is a delicate balance of interests, relying largely on community self-regulation. It's more of a one-sided "privilege" . (For OpenBOR games that directly reuse official assets—graphics, audio, or text—companies may abruptly change their stance, leaving creators' efforts in limbo.
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As for OpenBOR fan games in this legal gray zone:
Nintendo likely wouldn’t openly promote them.
Fully original OpenBOR projects might have virtual cards... maybe?
Official companies often turn a blind eye to small-scale copyright infringement initially, as the legal costs outweigh potential gains (fan creators usually work out of passion rather than profit, making them unlikely targets for lawsuits). Moreover, cracking down harshly on fan works could damage community goodwill toward the original IP.
"Appropriate" fan works are usually tolerated—they boost community engagement, extend the original work's lifespan, and may even drive sales of official products through renewed fan enthusiasm...
This unofficial permission is a delicate balance of interests, relying largely on community self-regulation. It's more of a one-sided "privilege" . (For OpenBOR games that directly reuse official assets—graphics, audio, or text—companies may abruptly change their stance, leaving creators' efforts in limbo.
)As for OpenBOR fan games in this legal gray zone:
Nintendo likely wouldn’t openly promote them.
Fully original OpenBOR projects might have virtual cards... maybe?
This is already addressed ten times over and beaten to death, then resurrected, and beaten some more. So much I wrote an FAQ on it.Let's start by talking about fan-made games, fan works are typically non-commercial or generate minimal profit:
Official companies often turn a blind eye to small-scale copyright infringement initially, as the legal costs outweigh potential gains (fan creators usually work out of passion rather than profit, making them unlikely targets for lawsuits). Moreover, cracking down harshly on fan works could damage community goodwill toward the original IP.
"Appropriate" fan works are usually tolerated—they boost community engagement, extend the original work's lifespan, and may even drive sales of official products through renewed fan enthusiasm...
This unofficial permission is a delicate balance of interests, relying largely on community self-reqgulation. It's more of a one-sided "privilege" . (For OpenBOR games that directly reuse official assets—graphics, audio, or text—companies may abruptly change their stance, leaving creators' efforts in limbo.
As for OpenBOR fan games in this legal gray zone:
Nintendo likely wouldn’t openly promote them.
Fully original OpenBOR projects might have virtual cards... maybe?
In any case, the VERY last thing on my mind is another port for one more fan adored but ultimately limited life device. Furthermore, the behavior of porting groups - e.g. Linux and Dreamcast, who elected to insult both Chronocrash as a whole and me personally, are from my point of view indicative of a solipsistic and unprofessional mindset I want no part of.
Nothing the Switch community has done gives any indication they would be better. Far worse in fact, from the looks of things.
I'm sure someone out there is working hard on making a Switch port or maybe already has. Good for them - I don't care. It won't be official.
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