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How do you guys feel about people copying your custom themes/chip names/designs/etc? (2 Viewers)

matthewb said:
I've been thinking about this for a while now.

First, how would you feel if someone "grabbed a little too much inspiration" from your chip design? There are so many factors that make something your own, from edge spot colors to the inlay design and the overall art/theme.

Secondly, what would you even do? How would you handle it if someone was intentionally stealing your designs for their private home game?

Lastly, do you think posting your designs online protects you from people copying them in any way, or do you not care and just want to show them off?

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I'll give an example: A while back, I was brainstorming ideas for card room/casino names and landed on "The Summit" (pretty generic, mountain-themed). I designed the complete chip set—primary, secondary, and tournament set. Was ready to finalize, then boom. Someone on here posted mock-ups for a Summit Casino set. I just scrapped the project and moved on to the next idea for a couple of reasons.
  1. The title was literally the same, and I had no knowledge of the other person’s project. It was a complete coincidence.
  2. Originality. It's the whole point of custom chips. I want the pure feeling of having a 1-of-1 design.
  3. Possible drama if I ever posted a picture of them anywhere—people spend good money on custom chips.
That said, I’ve gone through a slew of new name ideas/designs for ceramics in the past and never pulled the trigger. I need to be super confident in the final results. Getting design advice/getting roasted would definitely help, but I’d be pretty pissed if someone stole my design exactly.

TLDR: Nobody stole anyone's design, and nobody is planning on stealing any designs. My "The Summit" theme was completely original and different from @AK Chip 's "Summit Casino" theme. The name could've been changed, and it would've never been an issue. (and was never because nobody saw them) But this question has been in my head since. The simple question that that title implies. Since then, the files have been lost and I've moved on to learn new tricks within InkScape and apply those to new projects/ideas.
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I’m thinking now you were trying to steal my design

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ekricket said:
I’m thinking now you were trying to steal my design

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Nah - not even close

It was vegas colorway, cash set, literally hand drawn mountains/stream/clip art moose/day & night (was simple) but if you wanted to go down the rabbit hole ... how many chips have mountains on them? Mounds of rock seem to very forgiving when it comes to most designs.

But that chip does look like this beer can:

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and what do you know... lookie here...

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Basically, if you want to be that guy, "nothing is original."

Great book:

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matthewb said:
I've been thinking about this for a while now.

First, how would you feel if someone "grabbed a little too much inspiration" from your chip design? There are so many factors that make something your own, from edge spot colors to the inlay design and the overall art/theme.

Secondly, what would you even do? How would you handle it if someone was intentionally stealing your designs for their private home game?

Lastly, do you think posting your designs online protects you from people copying them in any way, or do you not care and just want to show them off?

-

I'll give an example: A while back, I was brainstorming ideas for card room/casino names and landed on "The Summit" (pretty generic, mountain-themed). I designed the complete chip set—primary, secondary, and tournament set. Was ready to finalize, then boom. Someone on here posted mock-ups for a Summit Casino set. I just scrapped the project and moved on to the next idea for a couple of reasons.
  1. The title was literally the same, and I had no knowledge of the other person’s project. It was a complete coincidence.
  2. Originality. It's the whole point of custom chips. I want the pure feeling of having a 1-of-1 design.
  3. Possible drama if I ever posted a picture of them anywhere—people spend good money on custom chips.
That said, I’ve gone through a slew of new name ideas/designs for ceramics in the past and never pulled the trigger. I need to be super confident in the final results. Getting design advice/getting roasted would definitely help, but I’d be pretty pissed if someone stole my design exactly.

TLDR: Nobody stole anyone's design, and nobody is planning on stealing any designs. My "The Summit" theme was completely original and different from @AK Chip 's "Summit Casino" theme. The name could've been changed, and it would've never been an issue. (and was never because nobody saw them) But this question has been in my head since. The simple question, what that title implies. Since then, the files have been lost and I've moved on to learn new tricks within InkScape and apply those to new projects/ideas.
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matthewb said:
but if you wanted to go down the rabbit hole ... how many chips have mountains on them? Mounds of rock seem to very forgiving when it comes to most designs.
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Quit bitching about it then. You are the one who was whining about your mountain getting stolen. Live with it. Go get your own design from a beer can.
They are a dime a dozen, just like your “original” ideas.
 
ekricket said:
Quit bitching about it then. You are the one who was whining about your mountain getting stolen. Live with it. Go get your own design from a beer can.
They are a dime a dozen, just like your “original” ideas.
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Kept pushing the line buddy ol' pal. Good way to let yourself go like that. ;)
 
matthewb said:
Kept pushing the line buddy ol' pal. Good way to let yourself go like that. ;)
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Ohh threats! This is getting interesting.

Nice steal in that “original” line “buddy ol’pal”.

You have any original thoughts of your own? Or just repeat movie cliches?
 
matthewb said:
Nah - not even close

It was vegas colorway, cash set, literally hand drawn mountains/stream/clip art moose/day & night (was simple) but if you wanted to go down the rabbit hole ... how many chips have mountains on them? Mounds of rock seem to very forgiving when it comes to most designs.

But that chip does look like this beer can:

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and what do you know... lookie here...

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Yeah you are over thinking this…but just ignore @ekricket
 
ekricket said:
Ohh threats! This is getting interesting.

Nice steal in that “original” line “buddy ol’pal”.

You have any original thoughts of your own? Or just repeat movie cliches?
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No threats here. I already dealt with you.

season 1 GIF
 
matthewb said:
No threats here. I already dealt with you.

season 1 GIF
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Wow, a meme!!! Another one of your ideas someone stole probably.

Hopefully you know about the ignore button. Allows me to continually make comments but you never see them. Keeps you from making repetitive grade school replies.
 
ekricket said:
Wow, a meme!!! Another one of your ideas someone stole probably.

Hopefully you know about the ignore button. Allows me to continually make comments but you never see them. Keeps you from making repetitive grade school replies.
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I'd rather see you make a fool of yourself
 
matthewb said:
I'd rather see you make a fool of yourself
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Keep on posting stupid inane shit then.

“somebody stole my idea I had never shown anyone or talked about to anyone. How do I prevent that?”

Your phone is definitely spying on you, and relating that info directly to every poker chip designer. You need to replace the tinfoil, it’s getting thin because of all the hacking designers are doing.
 
ekricket said:
Keep on posting stupid inane shit then.

“somebody stole my idea I had never shown anyone or talked about to anyone. How do I prevent that?”

Your phone is definitely spying on you, and relating that info directly to every poker chip designer. You need to replace the tinfoil, it’s getting thin because of all the hacking designers are doing.
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I don’t know what’s dumber. His thought that he would scrap a design bc it’s extremely common or you arguing about it with him.
 
ekricket said:
Your phone is definitely spying on you, and relating that info directly to every poker chip designer. You need to replace the tinfoil, it’s getting thin because of all the hacking designers are doing.
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AHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH THIS GUY IS HILARIOUS MAN
 
doublebooyah85 said:
I don’t know what’s dumber. His thought that he would scrap a design bc it’s extremely common or you arguing about it with him.
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I think the dumbest thing I’ve seen all day is you jumping into this when you didn’t have to.

Something in the background maybe?
 
Looks like Coors night here with my non-imaginary set of custom chips and my non-imaginary friends.
How’s your game going?

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matthewb said:
I went that far on purpose. It was clear where he was trying to go.

Now he's claiming I'm making threats lmfao - guys a fucking loser man
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Man, you are really off to a roaring start here. Although nowhere near epic proportions. That designation still belongs to @Hammer2171 Only took him one post!
 
I think it all boils down to how original the theme and the art is. If it's a palm tree and you call it "The Island".... I wouldn't hold my breath on nothing similar coming out. But if your idea is unique and has some depth you are good. I posted a VERY similar question not too long ago actually. If you posted your idea on PCF and then someone came along with uncanny similarities the members would eviscerate the person but thats about all you can expect.
 
matthewb said:
We can for sure say he just took the picture to post the reply...

https://jimpl.com/results/55CmbvW38Hnu1jStYDLMET5N?target=exif

Not sure if that increases the odds of him hosting or not...
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lol stay tuned. It’s a diverse worldly crew. I’ll introduce them all so you can maybe add some faces to your imaginary friends.

6:30 Mountain Time.

I usually post in the Home Games thread, but tonight I’ll post here so you can keep up.

Here’s a preview

Table 1

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Table 2


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And here is where we will be hanging out before we start, smoking and drinking and catching up. It will be good because we’ve been gone for two weeks on a cruise and interested to see how things are.


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Ah yes. An early birthday present! Thanks man! Giving a front row seat into your private life for the night is going to be exciting. :)

Please let your guests know that @matthewb said "Hello" and to "Run good!" - Also good luck with hosting, many of us know how stressful it can be.
 

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