2012-01-26, 01:21:21
Wow, this sounds like an ambitious project ;) In case you reach a point, where you need data straight from the map, I'd also be happy to help you.
As for the legal stuff: as long as you don't use any assets from Blizzard or create some that look like the ones from Blizzard, you should be fine. I certainly don't hold any copyright to the map and I guess even Blizzard cannot claim the game mechanics as their own. It is stated, that Blizzard owns anything you create with the World Editor, but I'd be suprised if this includes something like a "patent" or an idea for a game.
I can't give you any real sources on this, but when you look at HoN, which was to some point a 1:1 clone of DotA, you should not get any problems with your own project. Assuming you get as far as creating a successful game ;) (because if it's not successful, nobody will care about it ...)
Anyway! I'm really exited and looking forward to anything you get done. So I hope you keep us updated!
As for the legal stuff: as long as you don't use any assets from Blizzard or create some that look like the ones from Blizzard, you should be fine. I certainly don't hold any copyright to the map and I guess even Blizzard cannot claim the game mechanics as their own. It is stated, that Blizzard owns anything you create with the World Editor, but I'd be suprised if this includes something like a "patent" or an idea for a game.
I can't give you any real sources on this, but when you look at HoN, which was to some point a 1:1 clone of DotA, you should not get any problems with your own project. Assuming you get as far as creating a successful game ;) (because if it's not successful, nobody will care about it ...)
Anyway! I'm really exited and looking forward to anything you get done. So I hope you keep us updated!
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