Because this is totally going to over well once Microsoft sees how bad it gets. Pending C&D in 3...2...1...

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[–] 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I do not see any universe where this doesnt end in legal action. I would imagine the people behind this aren't from a country where copyright law is enforced, because this is monumentally stupid if they are.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    How are they violating copyright law? You have to provide the game files yourself, and it's a freely available game.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

    I am fairly certain this would be considered a derivative work because it relies on the base content of Daggerfall to function. That or because a court may determine that a "reasonable person" may conclude that it is officially connected or sanctioned by Bethesda. Though I am not a lawyer or IP law expert, so it is possible I may be wrong.

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