I don't know how things will turn out, but it just seems that these big companies simply don't want anyone else to work on projects with their ideas.
I'm sure you don't want us working on projects from your ideas, right? No different just because it's a big company.
Sadly, it just seems that unless you make a full game first, then show it to the people involved, it's the only way theyll see what a good idea it is.
Makes perfect sense. If you are an unknown, then how else are you going to show that you CAN do the job unless you've done it? Furthermore, as my previous post shows, you don't have to use others copyright to impress people. If the Mach team creates the game by tweaking what they have to avoid infringement, it is quite possible that the MGM people will take notice and take action and possibly allow the copyright in.
But who wants to spend some years on a project when they still can say 'no thanks' ? It sucks being the little guy, I tell ya
It's not about little or big. Quite simply, this issue boils down to respect for other peoples hard work. I'm positive that ABC, EA, or Trump would get the same treatment if they tried the same approach as Mach.
But you are right, why spend years on a project if it can be taken away at any time? This is why I discourage fan work and encourage original work!
