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New Rookie

2 months ago

Goalie Masks

I don't understand with all the technology with face scans/ AI etc why aren't all the starting goalies (at least) masks accurate? Is there a copy right issue with including them in the game? I've see...

Hero

1 month ago

dogheels wrote:
In order for EA to allow a design engine, to create masks. They once again need permission, or agreement from the designers of masks.

I think you could use a generic goalie mask model with no brand affiliation to allow custom designs without needing to get permission from anyone. Obviously, you wouldn't be able to apply custom goalie masks to real-world NHL goalies who have agreements with their mask artists, but for World Of Chel - where customization like this would be hugely popular - I don't see EA having to get permission from anyone. Other than the trolls of course who would have to agree to play nice.

dogheels

Seasoned Ace

1 month ago

I do see your point. However. By EA allowing one to design their own mask, somewhere along the line a similarity may occur to a certain pre designed mask. This could open an action of infringement. I do like the idea of producing ones own concepts. But as always, someone may in their endeavours, overstep the boundaries, and cause a problem. Its like the trolls that have been mentioned here. Do you think they would abide by guidelines? And then theres the question of. The designed mask you create, is it intended for a current NHL, AHL goalie. And if so. Would permission be needed by that said goalie to be allowed to don it. Since all NHL goalies are under the NHLPA agreement. And this is where EA and the NHLPA agreement come into play. Is EA open to allowing this to happen, without an enhancement to the current agreement. As it stands. They are not. Your thought should be directly addressed to EA. As only then, would you get an answer of substanance. Keep pushing for what you want!