Pantheons splash art looked nice... Then i played Smite.

Joetri10·Aug 29, 2019·2 votes·3,538 views

Sometimes in music, you can excuse something that sounds similar, but artists still get sued. Other indie companies try to rip of popular games, steal character skill sets but reskin it as a unique character, and that tends to get DMCA'd also.

So.. Where do we stand on this? https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bb4zREyF8UXlT1PBh0bHU2STDW0=/0x0:5000x2950/1120x0/filters:focal(0x0:5000x2950):format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/18366532/Base.jpg https://web2.hirez.com/smite/god-skins/achilles_battleworn.jpg

15 Comments

ModThe DjinnAug 29, 201911 votes

Given that "Spartan Warrior with a shield/spear" is a very common trope, poses aren't copyrighted (nor is that pose especially uncommon), and the unique visual elements of the designs are dramatically different, I don't think this is a problem at all.

JuiceBoxPAug 29, 20196 votes

dude this character is so generic. Pantheon's basically a generic ancient gladiator.

Riot didn't make the wheel.

HotarµAug 29, 20196 votes

So.. Where do we stand on this?

Nowhere, because neither Riot or Hi-Rez is the original creator of the "Spartan Warrior" design. It's a common theme just like an armor clad medieval warrior or a mage with a pointy blue hat.

By the way, you forgot to mention that this is Achilles' Battleworn skin and not his actual base model, which isn't similar to Pantheon's base model in any way, shape, or form.

Also, obligatory mention:

Pantheon release date: February 2nd, 2010. Achilles release date: February 27th, 2018.

Joetri10Aug 29, 20191 votes

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Nowhere, because neither Riot or Hi-Rez is the original creator of the "Spartan Warrior" design. It's a common theme just like an armor clad medieval warrior or a mage with a pointy blue hat.

By the way, you forgot to mention that this is Achilles' Battleworn skin and not his actual base model, which isn't similar to Pantheon's base model in any way, shape, or form.

Also, obligatory mention:

Pantheon release date: February 2nd, 2010. Achilles release date: February 27th, 2018.

"February 2nd, 2010." don't you mean August 8th 2019?

HotarµAug 29, 20191 votes

Pantheon's original release date was February 2nd, 2010.

So by your reasoning, Smite is copying his design (general Spartan warrior aesthetic) and his Myrmidon skin.

Joetri10Aug 29, 20192 votes

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Pantheon's original release date was February 2nd, 2010.

So by your reasoning, Smite is copying his design (general Spartan warrior aesthetic) and his Myrmidon skin.

What are you talking about? I'm referring to the splash arts?

HotarµAug 29, 20192 votes

The only thing that's similar in these splash arts is the pose. Their design, their weaponry, their helmets, the backdrop, even they way they hold the weaponry is different.

What point are you trying to make? That they're not allowed to strike a similar pose? One that's popular amongst most designers when they're trying to make a warrior look tough or badass?

Joetri10Aug 29, 20191 votes

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The only thing that's similar in these splash arts is the pose. Their design, their weaponry, their helmets, the backdrop, even they way they hold the weaponry is different.

What point are you trying to make? That they're not allowed to strike a similar pose? One that's popular amongst most designers when they're trying to make a warrior look tough or badass?

That it's one of the countless multiple, counter rips each company has been doing for a while now. It's just this went to far.

SukishooAug 30, 20193 votes

Nah. This is when they went too far http://i.imgur.com/SecSj61.jpg

Then HiRez had to go and remake the art to be different. Pantheon and Achilles don't hold their weapon/shield on the same side, and it's not an exactly perfect stance mirror either. It's nothing like the example I gave

Get Ogre HereAug 29, 20194 votes

They're similar, but I don't think it's copying.

xDogMeatxAug 29, 20192 votes

Some other random news king Arthur is the garen rework we desire.

Crimson ZeppelinAug 29, 20191 votes

If someones gonna sue us, the people who made 300 should.

Eternal TormentAug 30, 20191 votes

If you want a ripoff, Mobile Legends Bang Bang literally copypasted Garen's "JUSTICE" Cry from his Ultimate on one of their toons. Not even the slightest voicemod changes, literally copypasted it.

HunkmenlordyAug 30, 20191 votes

The composition of the two illustration do look very similar. But the difference is: the riot one got a whole bunch of useless in game champion quotes interactions that make pantheon a bad pre god who dishonor battle.

Jeddy017Aug 30, 20191 votes

Well from where I stand: It's look like you're trying to start shit over something you THINK is a big deal when in fact it's not a big deal & actually quite trivial.

That's where I stand on this.