Pretty good, but a bit confusing at first. The flying spiny spikes that come from the left just after the bomb tower blows up kept killing me when I jumped down onto the platform below. I might change the initial flying enemies into something else that doesn't shoot those, only because of the interference at that point. It's otherwise a good challenge, and kinda satisfying with the spike helmet.
So, definitely really heavy-handed and very unfriendly to their fans. A simple cease-and-desist would have sufficed, especially since the guy complied immediately.
I think the reason they went after him so hard was that he probably found it difficult to prove that the funds he collected were strictly for paying a DJ and covering costs of prizes. That sort of accounting is very hard for a small business owner to keep track of. The IP on the poster was an unauthorized use, and because he was also collecting money (for whatever purpose), they could go after him for profiting off the use of their IP. They don't have to know how the money was being used - the simple fact that it was collected in conjunction with the ad is enough for them to wield their sledgehammer.
That said, the Pokemon Company just lost another customer. There's "We can do it because it's legal", and then there's common sense. These folks are obviously lacking in the latter.
That looks awesome! Can't wait to play it. (Will have to wait until I get home tomorrow too, unfortunately.) Would you be willing to check out my modest collection of levels as well?
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Re: Spines, Vines & Porcupines
Pretty good, but a bit confusing at first. The flying spiny spikes that come from the left just after the bomb tower blows up kept killing me when I jumped down onto the platform below. I might change the initial flying enemies into something else that doesn't shoot those, only because of the interference at that point. It's otherwise a good challenge, and kinda satisfying with the spike helmet.
Re: SMB: Luigi's Puzzling Mansion
I wholeheartedly agree - very nicely done!
Re: SMB: Peach Stumbles Home
This one is hilarious! Well done!
Re: The Pokémon Company Sues Fan for Copyright Infringement, Demands $4,000 in Damages
So, definitely really heavy-handed and very unfriendly to their fans. A simple cease-and-desist would have sufficed, especially since the guy complied immediately.
I think the reason they went after him so hard was that he probably found it difficult to prove that the funds he collected were strictly for paying a DJ and covering costs of prizes. That sort of accounting is very hard for a small business owner to keep track of. The IP on the poster was an unauthorized use, and because he was also collecting money (for whatever purpose), they could go after him for profiting off the use of their IP. They don't have to know how the money was being used - the simple fact that it was collected in conjunction with the ad is enough for them to wield their sledgehammer.
That said, the Pokemon Company just lost another customer. There's "We can do it because it's legal", and then there's common sense. These folks are obviously lacking in the latter.
Re: Bowser's Tetris
That looks awesome! Can't wait to play it. (Will have to wait until I get home tomorrow too, unfortunately.) Would you be willing to check out my modest collection of levels as well?
https://www.nintendolife.com/super-mario-maker/users/Harvan