Q: Where can I buy or get information on ICE's old Middle-earth products? A: Simply stated, ICE no longer sells, supports or provides rules, card lists or any other material or information related to our old Middle-earth games. We no longer hold the license for Middle-earth gaming products, so as such we do not sell or support any of our old Middle-earth products including Middle-earth Roleplaying or the Middle-earth Collectible Card Game. If you are seeking information on any of our old Middle-earth games our best suggestion is to do an internet search--there are hundreds of sites out there that have the info you're looking for. If you are looking to fill in the holes in your Middle-earth Roleplaying collection we recommend eBay.
Hummm, so my question is: what would be the legal standing if folks scanned in their old Middle-Earth books into PDF and distributed them free on the net?
Just a reminder that the developer sees very little of that $50 unless they are self published and you are downloading directly from them. The publisher and the retail store take a big cute up front.
As for your cell phone example, you typically sign a service contract for a year or two that carries a nice hefty early termination clause.
Sure they can. And many of the game companies are doing just that (having it both ways).
They have made a conscience decision to do without your business. My point is, that although it would be nice for the casual gamer to get or feel they get more value out of their gaming dollars as compared to more dedicated players, having a tiered payment structure along side the standard monthly subscription plan isn't likely to happen.
Frankly, from the developers point of view, I just don't think it's worth the hassle. There are lots of people like you that won't pay for the box AND then pay a monthly subscription on top of that. Well, that's your right and more power to you. That makes up one group. Another group is the casual gamer. They will either pony up the standard monthly subscription fee or not. Those that don't aren't THAT much more likely to do it at a lower fee I think. Again, my perception (and perception, what we believe to be true, whether right or wrong guides what we think and do) is that a tiered subscription model will not attract enough users to make it worth while for the company. I suspect that it might even decrease revenue as some people that paid the full monthly subscription move to the lower tier.
I don't think many casual gamers compare the "value" they get from their monthly fee AS COMPARED TO those "dedicated" players who are getting more value for the same money. I perceive that they simply compare what they are paying (or going to pay) versus how much fun they have or expect to have. Usually people play games to have fun or to be entertained. When I come out of a movie, I ask myself if I was entertained enough to justify what I just paid. So the powergamer gets more entertainment value than the casual gamer, frankly, so what. I really don't mean to be callous or for that to sound harsh.
I think the answer lies in simply providing a fun, challenging gaming experience for all users. This especially means the casual gamer since overall they use less resources but pay the same fee. Yes, I realize what I just said. The casual gamer is probably a more preferred customer assuming that they are paying the full monthly fee (and aren't a support nightmare). I play games to have fun, to be entertained, to be challenged. I develop games to have fun, to present a challenge and to entertain people. It's also good for the ego to watch folks having fun in an environment you created. It may be a labor of love, but don't get me wrong, we are also in the business to make money. The hardware and bandwidth aren't free nor is food on the table nor the clothes for my kids. The trick is making money while entertaining all of your customers, giving them value for their money. But the "value" per dollar and the experiences doesn't necessarily have to be exactly the same for each user.
The article implies that modding wasn't the issue, but game piracy was. And piracy whether at home or in the game store is still piracy.
Given what I read, they do "appear" guilty. Unless of course they were selling modded consoles with the games pre-installed on the larger hard drive and legal copies of each game? True, not likely, but, the article lacks details and only quotes a single source, the counsel to the ESA.
Anyhow, I reread the article and it only mentiones games, not retail games. Probably guilty (and rightly so given what we have read so far) but I for one will wait and see how it pans out.
We are looking at reclassifying some jobs to overtime eligible in the new Fiscal Year. We have resisted this in the past, not because we don't want to pay overtime, but because we believe that the wage and hour laws have not kept pace with the kind of work done at technology companies, the kind of employees those companies attract and the kind of compensation packages their employees prefer. We consider our artists to be "creative" people and our engineers to be "skilled" professionals who relish flexibility but others use the outdated wage and hour laws to argue in favor of a workforce that is paid hourly like more traditional industries and conforming to set schedules. But we can't wait for the legislative process to catch up so we're forced to look at making some changes to exempt and non-exempt classifications beginning in April.
The problem isn't if employees are exempt or not but about EA abusing them; it appears to be about EA not compensating their employees fairly and demanding insane work weeks.
Sorry, but I just can't bring myself to post her phone number.
TARBOX, KATIE ** (KT6079) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5024 US Phone: XXX XXX XXXX
Domain Name: KATIET.COM
Administrative Contact , Technical Contact: TARBOX, KATIE ** (KT6079) agidore26@aol.com XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5024 US Phone: XXX XXX XXXX Record expires on 22-Oct-2010 Record created on 22-Oct-1999 Database last updated on 29-Jun-2004
KT6079
TARBOX, KATIE ** (KT6079) agidore26@aol.com NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5024 US Phone: XXX XXX XXXX
I'm curious where this "in good faith" comes from? Stolen property is just that, stolen and will/should be siezed by the police as evidence. Eventually, to be returned to the original owner.
At best, having bought the stuff "in good faith" will still leave you out your cash but probably save you from charges of receiving stolen merchandise.
I'm a troll? Wow, well, before you get out your mod stick again, try a google search on IntoNetworks. I was there, what Valve is doing isn't that new, we did this already.
What I'm curious about are the domain names. Were the domain names in Donald's name? Who actually owned the domain names?
If the domain names were misappropriated as the complaint suggests (paragraph 22), how can Gavin Roy claim that he didn't use false letterhead but otherwise doesn't have enough information to respond?
It also makes me wonder why if paragraph 22 were correct, that criminal charges weren't filed?
Come on folks, what's the scoop? Inquiring minds want to know.
Slashdot Mirror
What happened to "innocent until proven guilty?"
Yeah, that's nice and everything, but you can't trust the client.
The patent has already expired, 3/29/05.
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Check out the bottom of this page:
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Bill
LOL,
Looks like the link is already slashdotted.
I suspect that we'll see more results if and when the ISPs that these zombie machines are on get sued.
From their web site:
Middle-earth Issues
Q: Where can I buy or get information on ICE's old Middle-earth products?
A: Simply stated, ICE no longer sells, supports or provides rules, card lists or any other material or information related to our old Middle-earth games. We no longer hold the license for Middle-earth gaming products, so as such we do not sell or support any of our old Middle-earth products including Middle-earth Roleplaying or the Middle-earth Collectible Card Game. If you are seeking information on any of our old Middle-earth games our best suggestion is to do an internet search--there are hundreds of sites out there that have the info you're looking for. If you are looking to fill in the holes in your Middle-earth Roleplaying collection we recommend eBay.
Hummm, so my question is: what would be the legal standing if folks scanned in their old Middle-Earth books into PDF and distributed them free on the net?
Just a reminder that the developer sees very little of that $50 unless they are self published and you are downloading directly from them. The publisher and the retail store take a big cute up front.
As for your cell phone example, you typically sign a service contract for a year or two that carries a nice hefty early termination clause.
Sure they can. And many of the game companies are doing just that (having it both ways).
They have made a conscience decision to do without your business. My point is, that although it would be nice for the casual gamer to get or feel they get more value out of their gaming dollars as compared to more dedicated players, having a tiered payment structure along side the standard monthly subscription plan isn't likely to happen.
Frankly, from the developers point of view, I just don't think it's worth the hassle. There are lots of people like you that won't pay for the box AND then pay a monthly subscription on top of that. Well, that's your right and more power to you. That makes up one group. Another group is the casual gamer. They will either pony up the standard monthly subscription fee or not. Those that don't aren't THAT much more likely to do it at a lower fee I think. Again, my perception (and perception, what we believe to be true, whether right or wrong guides what we think and do) is that a tiered subscription model will not attract enough users to make it worth while for the company. I suspect that it might even decrease revenue as some people that paid the full monthly subscription move to the lower tier.
I don't think many casual gamers compare the "value" they get from their monthly fee AS COMPARED TO those "dedicated" players who are getting more value for the same money. I perceive that they simply compare what they are paying (or going to pay) versus how much fun they have or expect to have. Usually people play games to have fun or to be entertained. When I come out of a movie, I ask myself if I was entertained enough to justify what I just paid. So the powergamer gets more entertainment value than the casual gamer, frankly, so what. I really don't mean to be callous or for that to sound harsh.
I think the answer lies in simply providing a fun, challenging gaming experience for all users. This especially means the casual gamer since overall they use less resources but pay the same fee. Yes, I realize what I just said. The casual gamer is probably a more preferred customer assuming that they are paying the full monthly fee (and aren't a support nightmare). I play games to have fun, to be entertained, to be challenged. I develop games to have fun, to present a challenge and to entertain people. It's also good for the ego to watch folks having fun in an environment you created. It may be a labor of love, but don't get me wrong, we are also in the business to make money. The hardware and bandwidth aren't free nor is food on the table nor the clothes for my kids. The trick is making money while entertaining all of your customers, giving them value for their money. But the "value" per dollar and the experiences doesn't necessarily have to be exactly the same for each user.
No Problem, you're welcome.
And again, thank you for all those useful links.
Then you may want to check your C/C++ page.
I found the Java book by first following the link to Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days on your C/C++ page.
Oh my... nice. Thank you.
:-)
Now, having said that.. you missed one.
Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days
The article implies that modding wasn't the issue, but game piracy was. And piracy whether at home or in the game store is still piracy.
Given what I read, they do "appear" guilty. Unless of course they were selling modded consoles with the games pre-installed on the larger hard drive and legal copies of each game? True, not likely, but, the article lacks details and only quotes a single source, the counsel to the ESA.
Anyhow, I reread the article and it only mentiones games, not retail games. Probably guilty (and rightly so given what we have read so far) but I for one will wait and see how it pans out.
The problem isn't if employees are exempt or not but about EA abusing them; it appears to be about EA not compensating their employees fairly and demanding insane work weeks.
Bill
I always appreciate seeing those disclaimers, it's polite and shows integrity.
Thank you.
Do you really think that President Bush will sell out his oil buddies?
Not likely.
I suggest that she redirect to the site of a book publisher other than Penguin.
Sorry, but I just can't bring myself to post her phone number.
:X XXX
TARBOX, KATIE **
(KT6079)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5024
US
Phone: XXX XXX XXXX
Domain Name: KATIET.COM
Administrative Contact , Technical Contact
TARBOX, KATIE **
(KT6079)
agidore26@aol.com
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5024
US
Phone: XXX XXX XXXX
Record expires on 22-Oct-2010
Record created on 22-Oct-1999
Database last updated on 29-Jun-2004
KT6079
TARBOX, KATIE **
(KT6079)
agidore26@aol.com
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5024
US
Phone: XXX XXX XXXX
Trademarks do not need to be registered, but it helps. For quick reference, try this : http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/tac/doc/basic/reg ister.htm
LOL, try getting sympathy explaining that you took two years off during this shitty economy while your wife worked and you took care of the kids. :-(
I'm curious where this "in good faith" comes from? Stolen property is just that, stolen and will/should be siezed by the police as evidence. Eventually, to be returned to the original owner.
At best, having bought the stuff "in good faith" will still leave you out your cash but probably save you from charges of receiving stolen merchandise.
There are a lot of couples playing Everquest. You might give that a try.
Ok, where did I put my violin?
I'm a troll? Wow, well, before you get out your mod stick again, try a google search on IntoNetworks. I was there, what Valve is doing isn't that new, we did this already.
IntoNetworks.com - To bad they went belly up.
What I'm curious about are the domain names. Were the domain names in Donald's name? Who actually owned the domain names?
If the domain names were misappropriated as the complaint suggests (paragraph 22), how can Gavin Roy claim that he didn't use false letterhead but otherwise doesn't have enough information to respond?
It also makes me wonder why if paragraph 22 were correct, that criminal charges weren't filed?
Come on folks, what's the scoop? Inquiring minds want to know.