A question about Final fantasys music

[aka958]

I like the music and I'm currently making an RPG in RPG maker and I personally hate their music they got so i imported my FF Music and now i wonder. What are my limitations when i got FF music in the RPG game i've done?
I mean legal limitations.
Like can i publish it and mention that the music comes from the great games of Final Fantasy? Or would that be illegal?

 

[Keaton]

If you are serious about the game and intend to publish it on a Free to Play website ie. Newgrounds, it would be better if the music was Royalty Free. I'm not 100% on the legal mumbo in regards to this, since many games online pilfer other soundbites etc from the mainstream.

IMO (correct or not), you can use it as long as you are NOT making any money from the game and that you credit the original composers/companys.

Alas, its not an easy thing to determine really.
If you can get Royalty Free, that would be your best bet, otherwise, take the chance at your own risk ^^

 

[aka958]

Royalty free? what's that?

And thanks for the other tips

 

[Keaton]

Royalty Free basically means that you don't need to pay anyone Royalties (a fee) for using it.

 

[aka958]

Then how do i know if something is royalty free?

 

[Keaton]

Usually you can find websites that offer royalty free music for download.
TBH, if your making this RPG at home without the intent to publish yet, use whatever music you have. Then when the games al done, approach the problem of music then.

Afterall, if its for your own privite use, using the music won't be a problem.

 

[aka958]

Thought so. Then can't take away my private use for music at least
Thanks Keaton you've been a great help.
High five!