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<blockquote data-quote="jgsugden" data-source="post: 8702780" data-attributes="member: 2629"><p>2 Reasons why they would:</p><p></p><p>1.) When a lot of people look at a character say, "That is pretty much exactly XXXX", then there is room for someone to make a Copyright Claim. The basic rule is: The more detailed the character, the more you can protect. So, if you have an attractive female red headed Druid (4 characteristics) and try to protect it, you're unlikely to have a case. But if you add something more specific like horns which extend backwards and are of the same style on an otherwise human face? Or if they ask a lot of questions and seem confused a lot like Keyleth did in Campaign 1? </p><p></p><p>Keyleth as a member of campaign 1 has 373 hours of D&D recorded and published, comic books, an animated series, source books, etc.., that describe her. She is a very detailed character compared to many that appear in just one movie or bone book - and there have been many successful Copyright protection fights over characters that appear in just one movie. </p><p></p><p>So, if Critical Role, or Amazon (who has a lot to say about the animated CR series), thought the movie character infringed on the IP too much, it is entirely possible for someone to bring an IP suit seeking damages or a restraining order. Those could have huge impacts. Even if you thought the odds were low of CR/Amazon winning, there is a risk, and if a simple conversation, agreement, and light compensation are all it takes to make clear boundaries that both sides agree are permissible, a lot of investors would be pushing to see that done to protect their investment. </p><p></p><p>2.) Legal battles are one thing, but public 'media' battles are another. Imagine Marisha made one jestful Tweet like, "Gee, I wonder where they got the idea for their druid? I mean, I would have done it if you'd asked me. You didn't have to find a clone." </p><p></p><p>What would have been done with that statement?</p><p></p><p>There are a huge number of people out there trying to fabricate drama on Social Media to drive views and subscribers. What would they do with the situation? 'Mainstream' media does the same thing to get clicks. </p><p></p><p>This movie is targeting a certain audience - and a significant portion of that audience is, or knows, fans of CR. If the CR fanbase came to the conclusion, collectively, that CR was not happy about the situation, it could have impacts on the marketing and support for the film. CR has a very wide and often 'very supportive' fanbase that is quite loyal.</p><p></p><p>So - why would they? Low cost to do it, lots of ways for things to go wrong if they don't, and lots of ways to benefit by doing it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jgsugden, post: 8702780, member: 2629"] 2 Reasons why they would: 1.) When a lot of people look at a character say, "That is pretty much exactly XXXX", then there is room for someone to make a Copyright Claim. The basic rule is: The more detailed the character, the more you can protect. So, if you have an attractive female red headed Druid (4 characteristics) and try to protect it, you're unlikely to have a case. But if you add something more specific like horns which extend backwards and are of the same style on an otherwise human face? Or if they ask a lot of questions and seem confused a lot like Keyleth did in Campaign 1? Keyleth as a member of campaign 1 has 373 hours of D&D recorded and published, comic books, an animated series, source books, etc.., that describe her. She is a very detailed character compared to many that appear in just one movie or bone book - and there have been many successful Copyright protection fights over characters that appear in just one movie. So, if Critical Role, or Amazon (who has a lot to say about the animated CR series), thought the movie character infringed on the IP too much, it is entirely possible for someone to bring an IP suit seeking damages or a restraining order. Those could have huge impacts. Even if you thought the odds were low of CR/Amazon winning, there is a risk, and if a simple conversation, agreement, and light compensation are all it takes to make clear boundaries that both sides agree are permissible, a lot of investors would be pushing to see that done to protect their investment. 2.) Legal battles are one thing, but public 'media' battles are another. Imagine Marisha made one jestful Tweet like, "Gee, I wonder where they got the idea for their druid? I mean, I would have done it if you'd asked me. You didn't have to find a clone." What would have been done with that statement? There are a huge number of people out there trying to fabricate drama on Social Media to drive views and subscribers. What would they do with the situation? 'Mainstream' media does the same thing to get clicks. This movie is targeting a certain audience - and a significant portion of that audience is, or knows, fans of CR. If the CR fanbase came to the conclusion, collectively, that CR was not happy about the situation, it could have impacts on the marketing and support for the film. CR has a very wide and often 'very supportive' fanbase that is quite loyal. So - why would they? Low cost to do it, lots of ways for things to go wrong if they don't, and lots of ways to benefit by doing it. [/QUOTE]
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