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I recently wrote a piece of music that I thought was pretty original, but it turned out to bear a clear resemblance to an already existing piece. While it wasn't exactly the same, and I hadn't heard the existing piece in a long, long while, I was still disappointed in my brain for letting it slip through, and not realizing sooner, especially as it's the kind of thing I regularly notice with other artists.

Take these two pieces, for example...

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Goblin have heard the Alan Parson's track and incorporated it almost wholesale into their own work, consciously or otherwise. Parson's album came out around the time Goblin were re-scoring the Australian horror picture Patrick for the Italian market, and obviously they liked what they heard.

Conversely...

Here, while not a direct copy, Goblin's music from the 1982 Dario Argento film Tenebre, a track entitled (ahem) "Lesbo", may be an influence on John Carpenter's theme to his 1994 film In the Mouth of Madness.

It features similar pacing and key changes (though Carpenter takes longer to get to the initial drum lead in), and while, as I said, not identical (Carpenter apparently wanted it to feel like, of all things, a Metallica track...), Carpenter's admiration for Goblin is well noted (his Halloween theme is often compared to Goblin's theme for the 1975 Argento film Deep Red).

But then, the Patrick track isn't identical to the Alan Parson's track, just very, very similar. It's clearly a stronger case for plagiarism, should it be argued.

What is my point? Just that it's funny sometimes how the mind works in regard to memory, inspiration, creativity, I suppose. Also, I guess, how far do you have to go to pass "homage" and enter "theft"?

Other examples, either "plagarism" or "homage", should anyone know of any, would be appreciated.

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1. Your game must be finished, and available to download. For a list of suggested file-hosting services, see the File-Hosting Suggestions thread at the top of this board.

2. The thread title must contain the name of your game. Starting a thread just titled "My new game" is not acceptable.

3. Include a brief description, or synopsis, of what the game is about. If it's not an adventure game, make this fact clear. Try to include at least ONE screenshot.

4. If your game is in a language other than English, please note this in the thread title (ie. Game Title - Spanish Language).

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After posting your game, why not take the time to also add it to the AGS game database? The database allows users to rate and comment on your game, and also allows you to keep track how many times it was downloaded.


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[Project:]

This is a template thread to provide just one example of the correct way to open a recruitment thread.

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Project:
Bovine Intrusion - An adventure into the world of farm-animal espionage!

Details:
A comedy adventure with a "Saturday morning cartoon" feel, Bovine Intrusion tells the story of a pig named Reginald who must infiltrate a field of cows to track down a missing hat.

Positions Available:
I need someone to help me with animations. The game runs at 320x240, so I'm looking for someone who works better with low-res sprites. There are approximately eight NPC characters that need spot and idle animations, along with two characters that require a full range of walking animations. Only people who have experience with these kinds of graphics need apply.

Deadline:
I'm looking to have the game finished sometime around June/July of this year.

Comments:
Interested parties can reply to this thread or contact me via PM.

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This is just one of the ways you can format your recruitment thread, though you should try to include all the information I have highlighted.

[Hello!]

Hello!

Welcome to the Recruitment Board. This board replaces the old "Recruit a Team" thread, though that thread will remain available to view for archive purposes.

Do you have a project you need help with? Looking for an artist or a musician? Perhaps you want to assemble a crack team of fellow AGSers to help you accomplish your life's dream of releasing the first game dedicated to the history of the spork?! Or perhaps you're working on something outside AGS, and you're looking for some talented people to help realise your vision?

This is the board for you!


HOW TO USE THIS BOARD:

1. "I have an AGS project, and I'm looking for people to help me!"

Then you should start a thread, using the [AGS HELP WANTED] thread prefix, detailing your project and the positions you have available. Ideally, it should be a project you are serious about, and one that you have already built a solid foundation to work from. If your project is still in the "idea" phase, why not see about working with some people from the "Offer Your Services" area of the board, before beginning your recruitment drive. For an example of the correct way to start a thread, please take a look at "Bovine Intrusion".

2. "I have a non-AGS project, and I'm looking for people to help me!"

Then you should start a thread, using the [NON-AGS HELP WANTED] thread prefix, detailing your project and the positions you have available. For an example of the correct way to start a thread, please take a look at "Bovine Intrusion".

3. "I'm a coder/artist/musician/other, and I want to offer my services!"

Then you should add your details to the appropriately named "Offer Your Services" thread. Try to be as specific as you can about your abilities and about the amount of work you are willing to do.

4. "I'm a commercial coder/artist/musician/other, and I want to offer my services for pay!"

This is fine.*

*However!...The "Offer Your Services" thread is not to be abused, or subjected to repeated, spam-like posting. A single post detailing your services will suffice. Extraneous posts will be deleted.


RECRUITMENT THREAD RULES:

1. DO be as specific as you can be when detailing your project and when asking for help. If you can't be bothered, then don't post.

2. DO specify whether people can openly reply to your thread, or only contact you privately via PM. It's up to you.

3. DON'T start posting in your own thread in an attempt to bump it to the top of the board. You run the risk of having your thread locked and/or deleted. Any updates should be added to the first post in your thread.

4. DO update your recruitment thread if the available positions become filled. Add the [HELP FOUND] prefix to the title of your thread when you no longer require new applicants.

5. DON'T abandon your recruitment thread.

   (i) If your project is dead, have the courtesy to let people know. Add the word "CANCELLED" to the title of your thread. Threads that appear to be abandoned will be locked at the discretion of the moderator.
   
   (ii) Forum inactivity for more than 28 DAYS (calculated from date of last known login) will be construed as thread abandonment.

6. DON'T reply to a thread if you don't intend to offer help. Recruitment threads should NOT be used for general discussions.

7. You may only have ONE(1) recruitment thread open at any time.

8. Thread prefixes are important! Make sure you are using the correct prefix when creating your thread.

9. The advertising of paid positions for both AGS and non-AGS projects is allowed.


These rules are non-negotiable. Ignore them at your own risk!


These rules may be updated in the future, should the need arise.

Good luck with your projects!