Second-hand PDFs

[larry marak]

All this conversation makes me want to figure out (I really Don't understand computers much) how to transmit my files to a public library to print out color copies of unit counters, as my downloads are all on black and white.

How many PDF downloads of Avalanche products are currently no longer available, including both PG and other lines? In GWAS CSA Navy is gone, replaced by a different counter-manifest and new scenarios. Then there's The Marshall's Fist, a PG download that was available recently as a Gold Club exclusive.

One thing Avalanche has been verrrry concerned about from the get go was theft of intellectual property. Hence shying away from vassal among other options. I'm somewhat surprised Shad was able to get permission to publish the images of counters on the internet. While the owner has had some professional experiences with computer wargaming, or maybe BECAUSE of bad experience with computer wargaming, as well as documented bad experiences with another publisher, (Just Plain Wargames) he really doesn't want his company's work stolen.

Many of the rights to some of the SPI games are still in abeyance, although no-one appears to be the owner. And in some cases, the rights to famous products may never be sorted out, like the Batman television series from the 60's. Split ownership there is why no DVD's were ever released. (Okay, you are all about to hear about my puerile love of superhero media). The rights to Superboy the Series, seasons 2-4 are owned by the star of the show, who decided he WAS superman and bought ownership of the 3 seasons he was the star, , and will only allow individuals to buy copies he burns at very high prices.