AoA Proxy Model Thread

[Curt]

Originally Posted by TREX

Sorry. This is kind of ridiculous. You guys saying that some of us 3d modeling types can't make a file or sell a print of something that slightly resembles these( or at least post a link here) but 99% of these links are to etsy and myminifactory which are all 3d prints, or files of 3d prints. Do you guys really think a 3rd party sculpted model is going to make the difference. 1. You are using the same character names. 2. You are using images of the same models that were used in the campaign. 3. You are using the cards abilities and stats as close to the originals as you can. Then saying, no, you can't make a character from scratch in 3d software that resembles the characters, even if you do the work yourself.

So I think the main distinction here is that the cards have seemingly been released for use, so nobody here would be infringing a copyright by simply finding a proxy model to use with the cards, as they're being used as intended. As you stated, the legal grey area comes into play when a model is designed based on the original models of the game and then sold. However, with these 3rd party models, all of these were likely created without the intent to mimic the AoA designs.

It is noteworthy that most of the AoA designs are not unique in concept, evidenced by the fact that many proxies were found using generic search terms. So I would personally doubt the legitimacy of copyright infringement claims as long as the modeler doesn't blatantly rip off every design aspect of the original or market the model as the AoA figure. But, I understand everyone's trepidation.

Note, none of this is intended to be used as legal advice.