Avatar Creator Rights

[Lord Beta Wolfeyes]

Hi this is Lord Beta Wolfeyes here,
i was just wondering, if i found some images online and i wanted to use them for avatars, AND i got the creators permission, Would i be breaking any md rules?

[Darigan]

I do think the term "original art" applies here Beta. One big point of this game is originality, Internet art maybe nice but if we were allowed to do that the shop might very well get flooded with images you could just as easily look up on google.Sorry but I'd have to say drawn out art by yourself or someone else who understands MD and the look of the avatars is better then preposted images.

[Fenrir Greycloth]

I don't know. It is hard to say. For instance, if you got exclusive rights to use the image only on MD, then sure? Why not? As long as it fits MD images, but if you only get to use the image and the creator goes on to use it for other things, then that can get complicated.

[Kamisha]

Yes that would be breaking the rules. First off it has to be hand drawn second of all artwork is original to the game outside work will not be tolerated. The artisans guild was disbanded for members doing this.

[Muratus del Mur]

Technically you are allowed to "hire" an artist / get a friend / to do your MD stuff, i don't mind that. Problem is i need a very sure way to know thy were done for md and not stolen by you. Thats why i need a high resolution scan sent on email so i can confirm you have the original. If you have the original, you can use it.

[Lord Beta Wolfeyes]

thanks that has answerd almost all of my questions for now.
What if we do not have a scanner?
Is a hand drwan copy of a potograph of oureselves allowed?
I may have more later.
thanks.

Edited April 29, 2010 by Lord Beta Wolfeyes

[Fyrd Argentus]

High res scan on e-mail? Was this a specific request, or some new requirement I (and probably others) missed?

btw - BFH and I are working closely together, don't be surprised by some style cross-overs.

Edited April 30, 2010 by Fyrd Argentus