Is it legal to take screenshots of Skyrim?

Post » Wed May 07, 2014 2:49 am

I know Bethesda is okay with people making "Let's Plays" and such of Skyrim(http://www.bethblog.com/bethesda-video-policy/), but is it okay to take screenshots? Forgive me if I'm being overly formal, but I was just curious.

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JUDY FIGHTS
 
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Post » Wed May 07, 2014 9:44 am

Its legal.

They can't stop you from taking pics of in game activities, a game YOU bought, on a PC you bought. using a function that comes not only with the game but on your keyboard.

You should check out the spoiler section, a ton of photos in the screenshot thread there.

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Steven Hardman
 
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Post » Wed May 07, 2014 1:45 am

Yes.

Excellent question. :clap:

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Marta Wolko
 
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Post » Wed May 07, 2014 11:43 am

of course it is legal

not only is there a specific key and console commands that allows you to make screenshots it is also the best publicity they can wish for and it is free for them

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Claire Mclaughlin
 
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Post » Tue May 06, 2014 8:10 pm

Thank you. :3

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Toby Green
 
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Post » Tue May 06, 2014 7:21 pm

Normal screenies are legal if you use them as in gamespirit. Showing friends and others the beauty of the

hame is not illegal.

I think Photo-shopped pics can be walking a thin line though, if you abuse them the wrong way.

But then, what is the wrong way?

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Daramis McGee
 
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Post » Tue May 06, 2014 9:30 pm

If it isn't, there's a lot of people in trouble! :tongue: :wink:

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Mark Hepworth
 
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Post » Tue May 06, 2014 10:41 pm

I dont know ... Does a bear crap in the woods? Legally u own the game. So yes.
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Hayley O'Gara
 
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Post » Tue May 06, 2014 11:37 pm

The only time I think it would not be okay is if you were under an NDA that forbids it, like with the recent ESO beta.

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Jah Allen
 
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Post » Tue May 06, 2014 10:43 pm

What are you in for?

Taking screenshots of Skyrim.

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Tamara Primo
 
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Post » Tue May 06, 2014 7:24 pm

"Let me guess...someone posted your screenshot!"

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Toby Green
 
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Post » Wed May 07, 2014 6:44 am

No, the screenshot thread is full of criminals that should be punished for their crimes. :P

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Avril Churchill
 
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Post » Wed May 07, 2014 10:24 am

This reminded me of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm6xexu_wJY This lol.

@OP- Yes, Posting pics of your game is okay. シ

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