[MUD-Dev] BlackSnow sues Mythic for online property rights

[Ola Fosheim Grøstad <olag@ifi.uio.no>]

"Freeman, Jeff" wrote:
> From: Frank Crowell
 
>> We are at the embryo phase of virtual worlds. It's very possible
>> that sometime before I die there will be several models of
>> character and object ownship.  One approach could very well be
>> the completely transferrable character -- or portable character
>> as I have called them.
 
> I've played the same character in every MMORPG on the market, and
> in a few FPS's as well.

> What is it that the game companies could be "bundling up" and
> shipping back to you?

There are general research (and standardization) efforts directed
towards making such things possible. I.e. avatar attributes,
personal profiles, meta data etc... These efforts can easily be
extend to other areas, such as RPG mechanics. Not that I see the
point, except it might make it easier to get people to switch over
to your game. (just like insurance companies let you keep the bonus
you have saved up with another company)

Ola.
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