The Silver Lining - Cease and Desist

[splat44]

Woa! This is great news.

We should also thank Kotaku for his persistant communications with Activition!

My finger is croosed!

[liggy002]

There may yet be hope on the horizon.  Let's keep our fingers crossed for a positive outcome with the negotiations.

[waltzdancing]

Hold on, its good to get excited but remember that Activision hasn't said anything so there is no green light, but there is no red light either. Lets keep our chins up, keep Activision on their toes with our petitions, and NEVER give up hope. America was founded on the principles that "We the people" have the power. We CAN do this!

[Rider Jetfire]

As the phrase goes, "Never give up, never surrender!"

[I_am_so_nifty]

Well, this was a sight for sore eyes.

I'm glad to hear that they're at least talking to us now. So, I guess all we do now is wait...

[waltzdancing]

Well, this was a sight for sore eyes.

I'm glad to hear that they're at least talking to us now. So, I guess all we do now is wait...

Yes, however, keep spreading the word around. Lets keep the heat on Activision until this is resolved. Save TSL still need your petitions and as you all have for the past two months, your support. Save TSL won't completely shut down until the last episode of TSL is released. We will win. 

[atec123]

Well, this was a sight for sore eyes.

I'm glad to hear that they're at least talking to us now. So, I guess all we do now is wait...

Yes, however, keep spreading the word around. Lets keep the heat on Activision until this is resolved. Save TSL still need your petitions and as you all have for the past two months, your support. Save TSL won't completely shut down until the last episode of TSL is released. We will win. 

yeah.  We need to stay even after we are granted a license or whatever ends up happening.

I have a feeling this will turn out good.

[Erpy]

Save TSL won't completely shut down until the last episode of TSL is released.

So what if Activision decides to grant POS the license that was brokered under VU? (meaning case-by-case approval of freeware games, but no commercial ventures) Would you continue pushing for a commercial endeavour or be content with what is finished now?

[oberonqa]

So what if Activision decides to grant POS the license that was brokered under VU? (meaning case-by-case approval of freeware games, but no commercial ventures) Would you continue pushing for a commercial endeavour or be content with what is finished now?

As has been pointed out in the past, the goal was to and still is to release The Silver Lining as a freeware product to the best of my knowledge.  That is our focus for the time being.  Of course, without the approval of Activision, this will not happen so I encourage everyone to keep doing what they are doing. 

[atec123]

I am thinking if we get another freeware license, we will just chill and wait for the game to come out.  If it is released for free without problems, then that is great.  We will still be ready just in case though.

(haven't talked to anyone else on the save tsl team on this matter, but that makes the most sense to me)

[KatieHal]

Heh, we appreciate the dedication to constant vigilance!

[liggy002]

I hope the team is negotiating for the release of the remaining chapters as well.  It would ruin the franchise if all that could be released was just a partial game with only a few chapters.  I wouldn't mind paying for the remaining chapters either.

It is a good sign that Activision is even talking to the team because that means that they are least considering some options.  I am optimistic about the outcome.

[waltzdancing]

Our goal at this time is to have the game released under the original terms of the licence. Once the first episode of the game is released, we will stop the petitions and the callings, but I will continue to make sure the wool is not pulled over our eyes.

[atec123]

Our goal at this time is to have the game released under the original terms of the licence. Once the first episode of the game is released, we will still keep an eye on Activision to make sure they don't change their minds anywhere or try to pull the wool over out eyes.

that is what I was thinking.

BTW,
how long is the first chapter compared to one of the KQ games?

I remembered hearing that it was about KQ6 length.  Is that true?

[OneOfSwords]

Activision is talking with POS to figure out how to do this so everybody is happy in the end. How would the wool be pulled over someone's eyes?

[waltzdancing]

It is for the worst case scenario. I'm not suggesting that it will be but we were caught off guard twice, once with UV and then with Activision. "fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me." I'd rather not find out what a third one would be. We are just being cautious. I'm not saying anything negative being cautious.

[dew7]

I would also have fans consider writing letters to Activision to thank them.  I know this may be premature but it couldn't hurt since at least Activision is now talking to you.

[waltzdancing]

Save TSL is all ready working on a massive thank you letter if the negotiations are successful. We will keep you all up to date on what is going on and as always, if you have any questions, we are here to try and answer them. Also if you have any suggestions on what we should do, let us know too.

[splat44]

So what if Activision decides to grant POS the license that was brokered under VU? (meaning case-by-case approval of freeware games, but no commercial ventures) Would you continue pushing for a commercial endeavour or be content with what is finished now?

As has been pointed out in the past, the goal was to and still is to release The Silver Lining as a freeware product to the best of my knowledge.  That is our focus for the time being.  Of course, without the approval of Activision, this will not happen so I encourage everyone to keep doing what they are doing.  

Yes, that the original plan. releasing as freeware that is.

Erpy from adventuregamers did explain clear as to problem between VU/Activision

http://forums.adventuregamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26390&page=3

look for post #54 and #55

I assume this Erpy user guy is among us as well.

[waltzdancing]

Erpy is the same guy from the adventure forums. He has provided great insight for us and didn't let his emotions get the better of him. I don't know where to place the blame, there might not be any blame to go around but we will have to wait and see.