Homecoming Code of Conduct Update - May 13th, 2021

[Cipher]

2 minutes ago, Flintlock Burnfur said:

OMG!  OMG, does that mean we could start a channel of deep dive lore into CoX the likes of FudgeMuppet with the Elder Scrolls or Epic Nate with Skyrim and Fallout?

This sounds awesome actually!

[Jitsurei]

13 minutes ago, HixxyDubz said:

"Do not upload any footage which may portray the IP or Homecoming in a negative light"

 

So criticism is not welcome?

Criticism is not super effective when directed to the internet at large as opposed to the entity you take issue with. 

[Doc_Scorpion]

9 minutes ago, Apparition said:

Perhaps a new forum where people can share their YouTubes/Twitches/Mixers/whatever videos and streams would be advisable.

We have the Art & Multimedia forums...  Which badly needs a description added.

https://forums.homecomingservers.com/forum/62-art-amp-multimedia/

[HixxyDubz]

6 minutes ago, Wapsitax said:

Constructive criticism isn't portraying anything negative. Just stay away from behaviors that are generally unacceptable and from spreading unfounded rumors or the like. 

I see, though it would be nice if a GM confirms this though so we have it in writing, something that came up on their code of conduct too:
 

This Doesn't even makes sense "As we requested a few months back, we would prefer if streams and videos of gameplay on Homecoming were not broadcast or uploaded whilst we are still working on legitimizing the server." "This rule will only remain in place whilst these efforts are still ongoing - we will be lifting this restriction once this process has reached its conclusion." 

Would like to know if this server is fully legitimized and if  not, why the sudden change in policy.

[Avoca]

I'm currently mobile. So I have to use discord to communicate. Or it's easier than a forum anyway.

 

I had a question about this and the team was nice enough to respond.

 

I think these pictures are worth sharing just incase anyone has the same questions  

 

Thanks

 

 

Edited May 13, 2021 by Avoca

[MetalSiryn]

So....a question about this, and I'm sure it's been asked.  Does this mean we can stream this on Twitch, or post videos on Youtube and similar platforms?  Cuz I would definitely watch streams of City of Heroes and videos of CoH.

 

Asking so it's clear.

[Cipher]

2 minutes ago, MetalSiryn said:

So....a question about this, and I'm sure it's been asked.  Does this mean we can stream this on Twitch, or post videos on Youtube and similar platforms?  Cuz I would definitely watch streams of City of Heroes and videos of CoH.

 

Asking so it's clear.

 

That is correct as long as the content / platform abides by the Code of Conduct (and the video policy therein).

[GadgetDon]

Back on live, there were several people creating incredible videos from editing replay files, creating a movie that was in universe but not in game. Is that also now allowed?

 

for example, this 

 

Edited May 13, 2021 by GadgetDon

[Cipher]

Just now, GadgetDon said:

Back on live, there were several people creating incredible videos from editing replay files, creating a movie that was in universe but not in game. Is that also now allowed?

 

This should be just fine as long as the content abides by the Code of Conduct and video policy therein!

[MetalSiryn]

Thank you Cypher!

 

*BOUNCES ABOUT WITH UNBRIDLED JOY AND HAPPINESS!*  *BOINGBOINGBOINGBOING*

 

Also, CoH_Tempest!  Please do livestreams of CoH!!  Pretty please!

[Ruin Mage]

As they say on Twitch: Poggers

[ScarySai]

Today is the day forum arguments become a lot shorter.

[Ruin Mage]

Now they become video formats and they're each 10+ minute long videos.

[Glacier Peak]

Great work on the video @GM Tempest!

 

Might I recommend the video be embedded in the text proportionally so that when viewing from a mobile device it isn't like this?

 

[Cipher]

5 minutes ago, Glacier Peak said:

Great work on the video @GM Tempest!

 

Might I recommend the video be embedded in the text proportionally so that when viewing from a mobile device it isn't like this?

 

 

Oops! Seems mobile was an oversight when we were pushing the change to the CoC page. We'll get this fixed up soon.
 

Thank you!

 

Edit: Fixed!

[JayboH]

No one is allowed to stream this game on Twitch until Homecoming gets the IP rights.

Here is the Twitch Terms of Service:

Intellectual Property Rights

You should only share content on your Twitch channel that you own, or that you otherwise have rights to or are authorized to share on Twitch. If you share content on your Twitch channel that you do not own or otherwise do not have the rights to share on Twitch, you may be infringing another person’s intellectual property rights. This includes any third party content included in your content, derivative creations, or performances of others’ copyrighted content. We encourage you to assess your content for adherence to applicable intellectual property laws and the proper application of principles such as fair use, and to secure all appropriate rights needed, before sharing your content on Twitch.

Any unauthorized content you share on Twitch may be subject to a takedown by the rights holder(s) to remove the infringing content from Twitch, and is a violation of our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. Multiple violations of our policies may lead to a permanent suspension of your account.

Examples of content you should not share on Twitch without permission from the copyright owners or unless otherwise permitted by law include:

• Other Twitch creators’ content
• Pirated games or content from unauthorized private servers
• Content from other sites
• Movies, television shows, or sports matches
• Music you do not own or do not have the rights to share

[KauaiJim]

I'm going to take this as a good sign.  😁

 

 

[Ston]

Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in.

[Ruin Mage]

2 minutes ago, JayboH said:

No one is allowed to stream this game on Twitch until Homecoming gets the IP rights.

Here is the Twitch Terms of Service:

Intellectual Property Rights

You should only share content on your Twitch channel that you own, or that you otherwise have rights to or are authorized to share on Twitch. If you share content on your Twitch channel that you do not own or otherwise do not have the rights to share on Twitch, you may be infringing another person’s intellectual property rights. This includes any third party content included in your content, derivative creations, or performances of others’ copyrighted content. We encourage you to assess your content for adherence to applicable intellectual property laws and the proper application of principles such as fair use, and to secure all appropriate rights needed, before sharing your content on Twitch.

Any unauthorized content you share on Twitch may be subject to a takedown by the rights holder(s) to remove the infringing content from Twitch, and is a violation of our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. Multiple violations of our policies may lead to a permanent suspension of your account.

Examples of content you should not share on Twitch without permission from the copyright owners or unless otherwise permitted by law include:

• Other Twitch creators’ content
• Pirated games or content from unauthorized private servers
• Content from other sites
• Movies, television shows, or sports matches
• Music you do not own or do not have the rights to share

That hasn't stopped Lineage 2 private servers from streaming.
Oooor the other CoH servers.
The only time private server streams get shut down is when its WoW and thats because Blizzard is based in America as is Twitch.
Everquest private servers (EQEmu) get streamed all the time. 

Twitch is a joke of a website, so I wouldn't worry unless someone has a vendetta against HC.

Edited May 13, 2021 by Shadeknight

[JayboH]

1 minute ago, Shadeknight said:

That hasn't stopped Lineage 2 private servers from streaming.
Oooor the other CoH servers.
The only time private server streams get shut down is when its WoW and thats because Blizzard is based in America as is Twitch.

Twitch is a joke of a website, so I wouldn't worry unless someone has a vendetta against HC.

I mean, everyone here is allowed to stream this game on Twitch, just like Twitch is allowed to ban their accounts.

 

Have you ever heard of anyone having a vendetta against HC?  ...like from people that play on the other servers perhaps?

[Giovanni Valia]

As @JayboH Said, HC has not obtained the CoX IP. It's great that streaming is allowed on HC now, but why the sudden change of position on streaming?

[Ruin Mage]

I know of the vendetta people have against HC, but going off about 'not allowed' falls flat when nothing has been done to streams before. Only reason why HC streams stopped is because of the CoC. This is now removed.

Twitch just doesn't give a fuck, and NCsoft hasn't really given a fuck.

Edited May 13, 2021 by Shadeknight

[JayboH]

2 minutes ago, Shadeknight said:

I know of the vendetta people have against HC, but going off about 'not allowed' falls flat when nothing has been done to streams before. Only reason why HC streams stopped is because of the CoC. This is now removed.

Twitch just doesn't give a fuck, and NCsoft hasn't really given a fuck.

Might be a good idea if you have to stream on Twitch and nowhere else to make an alt account (on Twitch) just in case, if you care about the possibility of losing your main account there. 

[Wapsitax]

2 minutes ago, Giovanni Valia said:

but why the sudden change of position on streaming?

To those asking for the reason, read this:

And deduce why the stream policy was likely put into place and what it means that it's been updated in such a manner it has been.

 

Because of the main part of the message I linked they very likely can't just come out and say exactly why the policy change happened. That's how legal negotiations tend to work.

[Shred Monkey]

Great news.  This is huge.  I bet we get a ton of new players off this... both people coming back, and new interest from people who see the streams and videos.