why are people allowed to make copies of games like minecraft then survival craft or clash of clans to clash of kings- they all follow the same storyline/ objective but they still don’t run into co…
You can't patent game mechanics, pure and simple. That's why words with friends could be made despite Scrabble being around (though they would probably have issues if they copied the layout of the multipliers). Story archetypes have been around since the start of stories so you can't really make …
The Short Answer
You can't patent game mechanics, pure and simple. That's why words with friends could be made despite Scrabble being around (though they would probably have issues if they copied the layout of the multipliers). Story archetypes have been around since the start of stories so you can't really make a story that isn't similar to an existing one. Look at how many competing first person shooters set in WWII there are. Who can claim ownership of that story or mechanics?
Analysis
Key Concepts: Story, can't, mechanics
This explanation focuses on story, can't, mechanics and spans 80 words across 5 sentences. The depth is typical for History questions (category average: 72 words), striking a balance between accessibility and completeness.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “You can't patent game mechanics, pure and simple.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 5 connected points.
How This Compares in History
Ranked #190 of 500 History questions by answer depth (top 39%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why people allowed to make copies of games like minecraft then survival craft or clash of clans to clash of kings- they all follow the same storyline/ objective but they still don't run into copyright troubles, thanks?
You can't patent game mechanics, pure and simple. That's why words with friends could be made despite Scrabble being around (though they would probably have issues if they copied the layout of the multipliers). Story archetypes have been around…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar History questions?
This is an above-average answer at 80 words, ranked #190 of 500 History questions by depth. The key concepts covered are story, can't, mechanics.
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The explanation uses direct explanation across 80 words. It is categorized under History and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.