Copyright Question

[Pixelnose]

Hi guys!

I´ve got an uncommon question based on the copyright of sprite parts. (sorry for the bad english - i`m from germany )

I worked with Spriter Pro some time now and I think its a powerful software to animate

anything you can imagine.

Since Spriter uses parts of a body (for example Head, upper arm , torso etc.) there are unlimited

combinations of meshing the characters together. The more sprite parts you have, the greater are your possibilitys.

 

The question is: When I take those parts from other games, mix them together and create a whole new character with it - Can I use

this in my own game without beeing accused for breaking the copyright?

 

As an example i´ve attached a file showing different sprite parts from other games.

Has anyone made experience with sprite parts from other games?

Thank you in advance + greetings

[Mike at BrashMonkey]

You can never use any art from other games or created by artists without getting their express permission. Even if you combine or alter it differently.
The only safe things are to make your own art or pay artists for custom art or purchase specifically royalty free art packs.
 

[Pixelnose]

Thank you for this answer. I asked around a lot - many people said different things.

But I think its safer to gain the sprite parts with the help of an artist.