okay, is it illegal to...?

Question

Is it illegal to write and perform a play based on a video game which you did not make, if the money collected at the event is purley donations. Meening, there is no money charge to watch the play?

Answer 1

I don't think they would mind, but you should try to get the permission of the maker of the game.

Answer 2

The Video Game that you are basing your play on, is someone else's legal property. So, unless you can get the approval, from the owner, of the copy write. You would technically be infringing on that piece of copy written property, which is against the law, and could open you up to a lawsuit.
You probably can think of ways around this, if you use your imagination. Change the names and the events that transpire in the video game, for use in your play. Be creative, there are always legal ways, around every conceivable problem. Your imagination is the key to this problem, use it.

Answer 3

Plagiarism is illegal no matter if money is charged or not. If you try to pass off someone else's creative idea that is copyrighted you can get sued. Just contact the company and ask permission, even send a copy of the playbook to them for approval. Mention nothing about donations.

Answer 4

its still copyright infringement it would be the same as making a play from a novel and performing it

Answer 5

Were there any transactions in the back alley? Were there immigrants involved and did you have to kill any pets? The cops have been asking questions, that's all....

Answer 6

you may want to contact the people who made the game to be on the safe side

Answer 7

As long as there is no money collected... I think its legal.

Answer 8

no but you could get sued for a lot of money if you dont give credit where credit is due

Answer 9

if the original is copyrighted then yes