License - GCH & SteamWorkshop

[AkoyaP6618]

Hello there, 


this is my first forum post here so i don't know if this is the right place to put it but...


I am currently developing a game in java and not using rpg maker but i found some resources 


on the internet which look pretty similar to rpg maker. Since i want to use a GPL license i want to check


my resources and i hope you can help me.


The first issue is the Game Character Hub License.


1. Can i use created characters for GPL licensed projects?


2. If i can't, can i use characters created from other template resources?


Second issue: What license does steam-workshop-objects have?


I see that there are some workshop objects in steam like graphics or music but 


especially when it's graphics i can see it's pretty similar to the standard tilesheets.


My last question is the attachment. Currently i am using these tilesheets in my project.


Could you tell me if all of them are free to use? The most should be the mack tiles but 


there are some tilesheets that look similar to the normal ones from rpg-maker.

Spoiler

 

[Andar]

Some of the resources used are from RTP of one or the other RPG Maker. If you're using those resources, you can't use the results outside RPG Makers due to the terms of RTPs.


However, if you're using only components that do not include RTP edits and have a licence for them, then you can use the results.


Unfortunately there are many RTP-Edits in the RM-Resources on the internet due to them being intended for RM-only use but being free to edit as long as they stay RM-only.


And it will probably take several artists to sort out which of your tilesheets are RTP-Edits and which can be used - can you tell us where you got them?


Because if you can't link to the source, then you won't be able to use them. I know that a lot of the free resources require correct credits for usage - if you can't give those credits, you won't be able to use them even if they're free for others.


Also, be adviced that GPL is mostly a programming licence that doesn't fit with all types of resources, but there are other open licences that are intended for use with artwork.


You might also want to check www.opengameart.org for alternatives

 

[AkoyaP6618]

The tilesheets are from this site:


https://vxresource.wordpress.com/?s=Mack


I was told that Mack tiles can be used for any projects but i just want to make sure if i can use all of them.


The other resources i am using are from opengameart but it's hard to find good one.


And let me guess... characters created with Game Character Hub also use RTP components -> RM only?

 

[Andar]

GCH can use any resource type to create its sprites, and there are some sets already that are not limited to RM - but it depends on the source and not on the program.


That is why I didn't give a direct yes or no to GCH, because the program itself is independent but some resources are limited to RM.


Yes, Mack had independent tiles that can be used outside RTP, I just don't know them because I never bothered to compare all available styles, so I can't tell you what they are.

 

[mlogan]

I've moved this thread to Product Discussion and Support. Please be sure to post your threads in the correct forum next time. Thank you.

 

[Avery]

First: Don't trust this resource site since it contains a lot of stolen stuff that was posted without permission and breaks the terms of nearly all the artists it features.








To get just the original Mack stuff, there is this thread (two of the sets in your startpost contain RTP edits):








But as Andar said, most stuff besides this contains part of the RTP and for that is only to be allowed to be used in RPG Maker and you'll have a hard time get more additions that are Mack-only because for example here it isn't allowed to ask for resources you are planning to use outside of RM (e.g. here)

 

[AkoyaP6618]

Thanks for your fast replies. I went to the other thread you posted and removed everything i could not get from there.


These tilesets are everything i need, the rest of my resources like icons and monster are from opengameart.


Looks like i only have to replace my characters because they were created with GCH using the standard sprites (RTP)