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| mesaratz03-01-05, 05:35 AM | Hi to All.... Does any one remember a book for background called `Central Casting’, as it is not in print any more (or at least I don’t think it is!), do you think any one would mind if I did a web site out of it e.g. All the tables and character work sheet etc. as I think this would help a lot of people out with backgrounds, and I would like to try something like that. John |
| Dave Stebbins03-01-05, 09:17 PM | I'm sure it would be very popular. I love my copy of the fantasy version of the Central Casting books. However, just because a book is out of print, does not mean that the publisher has given up its copyrights. Such a website, if done without the permission of the current copyright holder, would be a clear and actionable violation. Sorry. |
| Ranger REG03-02-05, 02:02 AM | You're gonna have to bug Task Force Game, unless someone else is the new IP owner. I thought they would jump at the chance to expose their Central Casting line to a much larger audience by making it d20-compatible. I still cherish my Heroes of Legend book. Of course, diehard D&D fans would argue that the Hero Builder's Guidebook is good enough for 3e. |
| cwslyclgh03-02-05, 02:12 AM | I loved Central Casting: Dungeons... and wish I still had it... ::sniff:: |
| Habronicus03-02-05, 04:11 AM | I have all 4 Central Casting books, and love them all. But, as others have already told you, you need permission from the copyright holder for such a site, or you risk legal action against you. |
| mesaratz03-02-05, 08:20 AM | This is sooooo true, but does any one have any idea who I would have to ask etc. I have no address (well not in the uk that is) But the question is do I feel lucky … after all what are the chances of getting jump on LOL Any help would be great John |
| Habronicus03-02-05, 10:12 AM | This is sooooo true, but does any one have any idea who I would have to ask etc. I have no address (well not in the uk that is) Their website is gone, so I'm assuming they went out of business. The following information may be seriously outdated, but it's as current as I could find: Address: (USA) Task Force Games PO Box 50145 Amarillo TX 79159-0145 (UK) Task Force Games UK Unit S3 632 Radford Road Basford Nottingham NG7 7EE Phone: (USA) +1 (806) 372 1266 (UK) +44 (0)115 942 2289 Fax: (USA) +1 (806) 372 1361 (UK) +1 (806) 372 1361 But the question is do I feel lucky … after all what are the chances of getting jump on LOL I'd say "pretty high". The company may not exist, but the people who created the system/wrote the books are most likely alive and holding onto the copyright. Afterall, they may decide to make a new company and re-release it. Also, people are mean. As soon as someone realizes you're using/sharing copyrighted material on a website, all it takes is an email to the copyright holder, or to the server hosting your site, and you'll be gone before you know it. Seriously, I think your idea is kind of cool, but I wouldn't risk a lawsuit, if I were you. |
| mesaratz03-02-05, 10:16 AM | on joking i will find out all i can before i ever start! |
| mesaratz03-02-05, 10:36 AM | Address: (USA) Task Force Games PO Box 50145 Amarillo TX 79159-0145 (UK) Task Force Games UK Unit S3 632 Radford Road Basford Nottingham NG7 7EE Phone: (USA) +1 (806) 372 1266 (UK) +44 (0)115 942 2289 Fax: (USA) +1 (806) 372 1361 (UK) +1 (806) 372 1361 don't seem to be there now! |
| Dave Stebbins03-02-05, 06:27 PM | The link below confirms that TFG essentially stopped publishing in 1996, but does not specify who now owns the Central Casting IP. http://www.darkshire.net/~jhkim/rpg/companies/alphabetical/T.html I would ask around on forums at places like EN World or RPGNet. |
| Transit03-03-05, 12:56 PM | Paul Jaquay was the original author/illustrator of the Central Casting books. He might know who has the current publications rights now that Task Force Games has folded. paul@jaquays.com |
| mesaratz03-03-05, 02:34 PM | thanks i have emailed him |