Using DD/CC symbols in Roll20 as tokens instead of map symbols
Is it both technically possible and otherwise permissible to use the symbols in my CC/DD programs as tokens in Roll20?
Rather than putting all the detail on to the map while creating it in DD it seems to me it would be better to keep the actual map bare-bones, and make anything that could possibly be moved or manipulated by players (chairs, chests, rugs, etc.) a token. If it's OK to use the symbols for that purpose, would I just copy them into Roll20?
Rather than putting all the detail on to the map while creating it in DD it seems to me it would be better to keep the actual map bare-bones, and make anything that could possibly be moved or manipulated by players (chairs, chests, rugs, etc.) a token. If it's OK to use the symbols for that purpose, would I just copy them into Roll20?
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Takes more time to add the final touches than it would in DD, but more flexible afterwards.
Also, I've installed the Token Treasury but can't locate in CC3+. How do I access it?
But as I read the license, no, you cannot do that, because you would be redistributing the actual artwork, and that isn't allowed under the license. You are allowed to make maps containing such artwork and distribute those, but not distribute the original artwork.
In CC3+, you should have a button for the token treasury at the end of your add-on icons. If it doesn't show up, try to close down all instances of CC3+ and (re-)install the latest update, that should fix missing toolbar items.
But as I read the license, no, you cannot do that, because you would be redistributing the actual artwork, and that isn't allowed under the license. You are allowed to make maps containing such artwork and distribute those, but not distribute the original artwork.
In CC3+, you should have a button for the token treasury at the end of your add-on icons. If it doesn't show up, try to close down all instances of CC3+ and (re-)install the latest update, that should fix missing toolbar items.</blockquote>
Thanks for the response Monsen. That's fair enough, as I would be selling the actual token as part of the package. I suspect tokens created from output of Character Designer add-on may be a different story. When I get to the point where I need an official answer I'll contact Profantasy directly as you suggest.
I tried to re-install the program last night and it gave me options to repair or uninstall. I chose the repair option but didn't notice the extra button. I'll check again this evening and if it's not there I'll uninstall then re-install.
Cheers,
Jim
Here are two examples of how I really hurt myself in the past by leaving the all important question till I'd nearly completed a project:
- I made an entire new map style to be able to draw a map of Malacandra as envisioned by the writing of C S Lewis, only to discover after several weeks of work that the foundation that currently holds the copyright of his books will not allow the online showing of maps of Malacandra, or indeed of anything that is based on his writing and not commissioned directly by them.
- In another example, I made a whole forest of trees from scratch using Vue and its add-ons, only to discover that I couldn't even share them with my friends unless I bought into the pro level software at around £1,500.
But don't give up either! I managed to make a new mapping style without having to borrow the inspiration of a long dead author, and I've made several forests of trees by now using 3D modelling apps that I checked beforehand would allow me to hold the full commercial rights on my personal work.
To check if it is installed in CC3+ properly, you can click the open symbol catalog button, and browse to @Symbols\Token Treasury, and see if you have any symbol catalogs in there. If you do, the product is installed, but if not (or if that folder doesn't exist) it wasn't installed into CC3+ at all.