I would like to think that I've made a couple of interesting schemes for this community. ZaR is another variation of Roper, & Roper is another variation of Worms 2 Roper. Some may argue that Roper is just an evolution of Worms 2 Roper, and is the definite one. But my point is that we all have our preferred scheme to play.
My question is: When does a scheme become copy paste of existing scheme? When is a scheme considered plagiarized? Is it plagiarism if the scheme is based on ideas & concept of past & present that didn't go anywhere?
For example: In the past, the idea of no parachute was merely thought of and executed as a thing. It could had been some random test games here and there between friends in the past, but it was never made into its own identity. Therefore we have ZaR, where I thought of the idea of having no parachute, while I did not know anything of the past. So it gives ZaR its unique & minimalist appeal.
Here's an example of evolution: Freemediate (scheme created by Kalue), is just an unique evolution of Intermediate, another version if you will.
https://www.tus-wa.com/forums/schemes/freemediate-an-evolution-of-intermediate-32903/
Freemediate, Elite & Intermediate, are similar in my opinion, but plays differently enough to be their own.
Here's a free idea: What if someone made FreeLite? (Free Elite). I suppose that would be considered plagiarism?
I see no harm in inspiration, I think it is quite healthy for the community for players to make new modes & explore their schemes merits & shortcomings with other players. I think it is competitive and can give some really nice results.
What's your thought on this?
My question is: When does a scheme become copy paste of existing scheme? When is a scheme considered plagiarized? Is it plagiarism if the scheme is based on ideas & concept of past & present that didn't go anywhere?
For example: In the past, the idea of no parachute was merely thought of and executed as a thing. It could had been some random test games here and there between friends in the past, but it was never made into its own identity. Therefore we have ZaR, where I thought of the idea of having no parachute, while I did not know anything of the past. So it gives ZaR its unique & minimalist appeal.
Here's an example of evolution: Freemediate (scheme created by Kalue), is just an unique evolution of Intermediate, another version if you will.
https://www.tus-wa.com/forums/schemes/freemediate-an-evolution-of-intermediate-32903/
Freemediate, Elite & Intermediate, are similar in my opinion, but plays differently enough to be their own.
Here's a free idea: What if someone made FreeLite? (Free Elite). I suppose that would be considered plagiarism?
I see no harm in inspiration, I think it is quite healthy for the community for players to make new modes & explore their schemes merits & shortcomings with other players. I think it is competitive and can give some really nice results.
What's your thought on this?