Since when does Blizz claim any part of a custom campaign made by fans?
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StoPCampinGn00b
Cherrymage
No, but I mean, technically or in any way. I was just worried that I lose all our work and effort to Blizz.
Can I just put in anything and not have Blizz claim copyright on them?
Can I just put in anything and not have Blizz claim copyright on them?
StoPCampinGn00b
Yes. Like the thousands of campaigns before yours with either Blizz lore, other lore, or original lore.
Cherrymage
By "yes", did you mean Blizz owns the copyright of custom campaigns or not? Or vice versa?
StoPCampinGn00b
Other way :]
Cherrymage
So, everything you made yourself in WC3 custom map is only yours, right?? 
StoPCampinGn00b
Yes
Cherrymage
Great, now I shall make a map for RACC
Great, now I shall make a map for RACC
Cherrymage
@StoPCampinGn00b : ehh, sorry I think you're wrong. I've went to look at the trademark dispute between Valve and Blizzard over DotA 2 and come across the laws... Yes, this is what Blizz wrote : Everything created in WE, the story, the characters, the objects, the plot, all technically belongs to Blizz.
Even though Valve won the case, still I don't feel secure... what if one day we are going to publish the story into retail? Or just make an independent game based on it?
Even though Valve won the case, still I don't feel secure... what if one day we are going to publish the story into retail? Or just make an independent game based on it?