I'm sure this has been suggested in the past but...

[srfr72]

Has anyone ever created a map based off any of the Final Fantasy games? Specifically FInal Fantasy VII or Tactics? I understand some copyrights may come into play but based on maps, such as Tamriel, there must be a way around it.

[koontz1973]

Copyrights will stop all projects like this but as you said, a way around can be found. The problem with those maps though is that only a very few will get any reference to it.

[Malcom2820]

On a similar theme, could this idea be applied to games based on real places ie Fallout? The Capital Wasteland in Fallout 3 is Washington DC just flattened. As Washington DC is a real place does that make it easier to avoid copyright issues?

[koontz1973]

Washington is not and cannot be copyrighted. But if you draw an image of DC, call it the Capitol Wateland, you might be stepping a bit close for comfort. Just remember, games, films, other games can be copied (just look at the classic map) but a line of simularity cannot be crossed. Midgard is based on LOTR so ytou can use that as a bench mark.