PitStains wrote:hyped -
However, I'd be concerned with a game studio taking on a blizzard game (even tho it's heavily modded). I just hope blizzard doesn't come here and shut it down. It's different when hobbyists are modding a game, versus a business/company modding a game. I'm sure you've done due diligence to ensure this is "okay" and Activation/Blizzards won't be knocking
Excited to see all the new stuff that will comes from this. When should we expect the first release/patch from this new team?
This.
Exactly the thought that went through my mind on reading the announcement. I seem to remember the MXL team were getting "cease and desist" letters from Blizzard lawyers in the past, so this commercialisation seems likely to stir up that old hornet's nest. On the other hand:
1. If the game is still free, including free of MTXs, then they're less likely to care.
2. I seem to remember there was some degree of collaboration between the MXL team and Blizz in later times, so perhaps there's enough goodwill now to avoid problems?