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Main => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mr. Darkness on June 07, 2015, 07:13:14 pm

Title: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 07, 2015, 07:13:14 pm
Hi.
I've been curious about how you guys select the workshop items that proceed into the game. I've seen some pretty well-made items that aren't in the game yet but have around 3k votes, and are in the workshop since long.
Is it based on community votes, or your preferences or both?

I am asking because I have an item in Workshop so I wanted to know :).
Thank you in advance!
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Kamoba on June 07, 2015, 07:32:37 pm
I think, though am not certain, community votes help bring items further in the queue, and Muse then put the item through a "getting" procedure, to check things like copy right, of its suitable and if it fits into the game etc etc.
So in theory a bit of both, but Muse' part is less about if they want it in the game and more if it can be in the game.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Arturo Sanchez on June 07, 2015, 07:40:29 pm
3k votes... and the highest the population has been recently is only 2.5k most of which don't care about workshop.

this seems suspicious.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 05:43:29 am
I think, though am not certain, community votes help bring items further in the queue, and Muse then put the item through a "getting" procedure, to check things like copy right, of its suitable and if it fits into the game etc etc.
So in theory a bit of both, but Muse' part is less about if they want it in the game and more if it can be in the game.
So basically workshop artists should try to make content that does not contain any kind of liscence thingies. I see.
Actually, do marks like the British "Peace" symbol have a copyright restriction to them? It is so common that I wouldn't think it is.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 05:53:36 am
3k votes... and the highest the population has been recently is only 2.5k most of which don't care about workshop.

this seems suspicious.
These 2.5k arent the only people that play Guns of Icarus. There must of been like 50k players on Steam that purchased the game AT LEAST. So these 3k votes were given since around February LAST YEAR and still is on the workshop up to this day and has around 3.6k views and votes.

EDIT: Apologies for the double post.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Kamoba on June 08, 2015, 07:52:42 am
I think, though am not certain, community votes help bring items further in the queue, and Muse then put the item through a "getting" procedure, to check things like copy right, of its suitable and if it fits into the game etc etc.
So in theory a bit of both, but Muse' part is less about if they want it in the game and more if it can be in the game.
So basically workshop artists should try to make content that does not contain any kind of liscence thingies. I see.
Actually, do marks like the British "Peace" symbol have a copyright restriction to them? It is so common that I wouldn't think it is.

You should be able to find rules about licenses and copy right and links to more information through steam. The UK peace symbol might be protected, try google to see if it is or not, I cant offer much more help
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 08:51:11 am
Just surfed through google.
And briefly:
Quote
"So, if you can demonstrate that your use of the peace symbol is not merely ornamental but actually serves as part of your product or service identifier, you should be okay."

I think my artwork (http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=452797050&searchtext=) should be fine!  8)

EDIT: Also check this out (http://www.trademarkia.com/trademark-by-design-search.aspx?sw=Peace%20symbol), these are all trademarks. Should be totally fine then.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Arturo Sanchez on June 08, 2015, 09:15:16 am
Just surfed through google.
And briefly:
Quote
"So, if you can demonstrate that your use of the peace symbol is not merely ornamental but actually serves as part of your product or service identifier, you should be okay."

I think my artwork (http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=452797050&searchtext=) should be fine!  8)

EDIT: Also check this out (http://www.trademarkia.com/trademark-by-design-search.aspx?sw=Peace%20symbol), these are all trademarks. Should be totally fine then.

it also has to be considered if its appropriate for the game.

seeing as the guns world lorewise makes no direct references to the real world.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 11:10:32 am
seeing as the guns world lorewise makes no direct references to the real world.

Did not understand that part, could you rephrase that?
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Kamoba on June 08, 2015, 12:52:44 pm
For example the world lore must be kept into account, so star trek borg masks wont be accepted because they're not "lore friendly" among other things
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: The Mann on June 08, 2015, 01:01:20 pm
For example the world lore must be kept into account, so star trek borg masks wont be accepted because they're not "lore friendly" among other things

I'm curios about the Lore behind my fabulous pink  Steampop hat...

Where does it fit?
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 01:11:15 pm
I think the game already has content that misfits the lore, or at least doesn't have much of a theme to it :P. Still though, mostly the content is done for the players, 100% for the lore.
I hope I still have it seemingly fit for the lore any way.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Kamoba on June 08, 2015, 01:36:31 pm
For example the world lore must be kept into account, so star trek borg masks wont be accepted because they're not "lore friendly" among other things

I'm curios about the Lore behind my fabulous pink  Steampop hat...

Where does it fit?

You question the legitimacy of the pink steam hat?!?!


How dare you!
I think the game already has content that misfits the lore, or at least doesn't have much of a theme to it :P. Still though, mostly the content is done for the players, 100% for the lore.
I hope I still have it seemingly fit for the lore any way.

I'm sure the Devs will decide appropriately, and sometimes some.items may be borderline but its also partly based on lore not yet released.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: The Mann on June 08, 2015, 01:40:09 pm
You question the legitimacy of the pink steam hat?!?!
How dare you!

 :o I love the hat! Hence the character in the profile image is named "Captain Fabulous"  - a fitting name for someone of such elegance and coordination in battle.

I do not question. I contemplate.  :P
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 02:04:06 pm
For example the world lore must be kept into account, so star trek borg masks wont be accepted because they're not "lore friendly" among other things

I'm curios about the Lore behind my fabulous pink  Steampop hat...

Where does it fit?

You question the legitimacy of the pink steam hat?!?!


How dare you!
I think the game already has content that misfits the lore, or at least doesn't have much of a theme to it :P. Still though, mostly the content is done for the players, 100% for the lore.
I hope I still have it seemingly fit for the lore any way.

I'm sure the Devs will decide appropriately, and sometimes some.items may be borderline but its also partly based on lore not yet released.

I just hope they tell artists what could be improved for release or anything. Otherwise not cool  :(

Also pink hats for real men.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: The Mann on June 08, 2015, 02:23:19 pm
Also pink hats for real men.

Your first salute!  8)
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 04:23:47 pm
Also pink hats for real men.

Your first salute!  8)
Had to google what "first salute" is.
I'm from Russia  ;D

I'm going a little offtopic :I
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: The Mann on June 08, 2015, 04:59:08 pm
Also pink hats for real men.

Your first salute!  8)
Had to google what "first salute" is.
I'm from Russia  ;D

I'm going a little offtopic :I

A salute is the thing below your username and profile pic.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 05:03:55 pm
Also pink hats for real men.

Your first salute!  8)
Had to google what "first salute" is.
I'm from Russia  ;D

I'm going a little offtopic :I

A salute is the thing below your username and profile pic.
Oh.
I thought "first salute" was some kind of an expression. When I googled it, it showed me something related to US army which is why I said "I'm from Russia", haha.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: The Mann on June 08, 2015, 05:05:05 pm
I'm not American either...

Perhaps you can ask a CA for a tour of the Forums layout.  :)
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 06:41:07 pm
I'm not American either...

Perhaps you can ask a CA for a tour of the Forums layout.  :)
meh

But hey, here's a.... here's your 20th salute!
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Kamoba on June 08, 2015, 06:48:01 pm
Salutes are used to show your appreciation for a post by a user. More salutes tends to mean more people agree with that person, or they're friendly.

In my case I just post a lot.

If you wanted developer feedback on your workshop item, or to ask exactly how the workshop process works, don't be scared to email feedback@musegames.com
They're very good with speedy and friendly replies, and if they feel anything needs to be changed they'll give constructive feedback too. :)
Although the devs do browse the forums, most replies will be from community members :)
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Mr. Darkness on June 08, 2015, 07:02:58 pm
Salutes are used to show your appreciation for a post by a user. More salutes tends to mean more people agree with that person, or they're friendly.

In my case I just post a lot.

If you wanted developer feedback on your workshop item, or to ask exactly how the workshop process works, don't be scared to email feedback@musegames.com
They're very good with speedy and friendly replies, and if they feel anything needs to be changed they'll give constructive feedback too. :)
Although the devs do browse the forums, most replies will be from community members :)
Thanks a lot!
I'll send an e-mail as you said. Good thing there are such reliable Community Ambassadors out there in forums 8)

Here's your 112th salute! (Hold on, was it me who gave you that? it told me something about karma action)
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: The Mann on June 09, 2015, 06:58:58 am
Salutes are used to show your appreciation for a post by a user. More salutes tends to mean more people agree with that person, or they're friendly.

In my case I just post a lot.

If you wanted developer feedback on your workshop item, or to ask exactly how the workshop process works, don't be scared to email feedback@musegames.com
They're very good with speedy and friendly replies, and if they feel anything needs to be changed they'll give constructive feedback too. :)
Although the devs do browse the forums, most replies will be from community members :)
Thanks a lot!
I'll send an e-mail as you said. Good thing there are such reliable Community Ambassadors out there in forums 8)

Here's your 112th salute! (Hold on, was it me who gave you that? it told me something about karma action)

You have to wait about an hour before you can Salute that person again. I might try applying to be a CA again... Its nice to help people out.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: Arturo Sanchez on June 09, 2015, 09:12:13 pm
For example the world lore must be kept into account, so star trek borg masks wont be accepted because they're not "lore friendly" among other things

I'm curios about the Lore behind my fabulous pink  Steampop hat...

Where does it fit?

the baronies.

Those guys have nobility and foppish folk where garish bright colours is a status symbol.
Title: Re: A question regarding the Steam Workshop.
Post by: The Mann on June 10, 2015, 01:09:32 am
For example the world lore must be kept into account, so star trek borg masks wont be accepted because they're not "lore friendly" among other things

I'm curios about the Lore behind my fabulous pink  Steampop hat...

Where does it fit?

the baronies.

Those guys have nobility and foppish folk where garish bright colours is a status symbol.


Nice! 8)