I just hope the cow paddies won't hit the fan... there's enough do-do to go around in this world already.  I just want to explain why some art on these sights appear as they do.  Maybe understanding my situation or reasons, the artists and writers will go easy on me.

1)  If there is a work of art or literature that is strictly copyrighted but has found it's way on the Internet... I DO TRY TO GET PERMISSION.  I can not guarantee everything on this sight is legit.  I don't plan on becoming a "big shot" so I figure it couldn't hurt.  If I don't find the final owner... I try to provide a link to some art or site that honors the artist or writer... to at least allow them the opportunity to track me.  They can nicely ask to have the art work removed and I will comply.

2)  Some of the work is gathered from works that don't appear to have copyrights or have wave their rights to the works (stating that they are useable for private works). This may seem "fishy" but it's not my idea... so I use what they offer.  When possible I link back to them or whatever site that's appropriate.

3)  Coming from a time long ago when TSR (the LORDS of fantasy RPG's) allowed players to copy selections of their games to use in game play... and that is all I'm doing now.  I'm managing a game that needs the occasional map, picture or form to complete (or aid in) the game.  The nice thing is with today's technology it's easier then ever before.  I use to spend hundreds of hours typing out info on my old Apple IIc... saving dozens and dozens of 5.25" floppy disks to use and re-use.  What a hassle!

4)  Having seen hundreds and hundreds fantasy pictures and read as many games or books... I have developed a liking to one or another artist or author.  THIS IS A COLLECTION OF MY FAVOURITE WORKS.  Like a scrap book of my past 20+ years playing fantasy RPG's.  I hope the artists and writers will be honored because it's the total truth... I could never say enough about what awesome work they have done or how wonderfully it's made me feel... I use to "day dream" and fly away to other worlds.  All because of other peoples skills were able to reproduce these works of art and story.

5)  For some... the Internet is a monster as much as it is a wondrous aid... there's too much "gray area" about the Internet and the copyrights that it infringes upon.  I don't think it's prefect but am happy to be enriched with what it has to offer.  The Internet may never be properly governed and for that I am indifferent... I believe everyone should make up their own mind.  Not to profit from other's efforts but to accept and grow from what's made available.  Without sounding to deep... I will use the art work and ideas until I'm asked not to.  I don't plan on making money from this and because it's for entertainment purposes only... I believe it's alright to do what I am... trust me... I can't sleep at night if I'm hurting anyone.  Strange but true... I look forward to hearing from unsatisfied artists and writers... however, I trust those will be few and far between.

6)  For the sake of arguing I'd like to say that IF any images are copyrighted they would be by Wizards of the Coast who bought out TRS and now produce Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition.  In no way am I or this site affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.

THANK YOU AND ENJOY!!!!

Sincerely,

Michael Horvath
E-mail: wulfgar@pbem-porta.com