The create a map function is being altered for it's US release...

[zferolie.livejournal.com]

http://nisamerica.com/nart/pbombs/2011/152/D4%20PressRelease20110714_pb.pdf


Map Editing adjustments:
-Instead of individual blocks to create maps, a number of preset “landforms” will be available for users to create their own maps.
-Multiples of the same object, not including geo blocks or characters, cannot be placed next to or on top of each other.
-Character/map names and descriptions will be randomized.

They say this is do to regulations and laws or something. I am confused. Why would a create a map with blocks be an issue with laws, as well as the same object/character being next to each other? The names I can maybe see, with copyrights, but LBP gets away with that...

Comments

[grifstar.livejournal.com]

This is one of the dumbest things I've heard in awhile.

wtfNis :|

[taiga_ameca]

... maybe to prevent an attack of the penis shaped maps?

If the game doesn't have a way to report or to regulate material, it could cause some problems.

[shinhawk.livejournal.com]

It seems like much of the creativity will be lost with this feature. Unless the landforms can be edited in some way (such as building on top of them or maybe deleting space?), much of the custom maps will end up being generally the same aside from differing geo panel effects.

[shinhawk.livejournal.com]

Also, it looks like stuff shown in this link won't be possible anymore.

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/12/15/a-little-more-about-disgaea-4s-map-editor/

I can't imagine that NIS America wanted to do this to their crown jewel game. I have to think there was some sort of executive meddling on Sony's part to force NIS America's hand.

NIS America isn't Sony(who back LBP) and probably aren't giving other companies as much freedom as they(Sony) enjoy. I wouldn't be surprised if they put some sort of injunction on NIS America to limit the customization content as to not rival their product. I know its farfetched, but that's one of many scenarios I can imagine.

[maharl.livejournal.com]

"Due to regulations regarding user- created online content for the U.S. and PAL, the online user-created maps system feature within Disgaea 4 will be slightly modified for its release here in the west.

Not to worry though, dood; although there has been a small change, this insanely fun and customizable online feature will still provide endless enjoyment for all you Disgaea fans!" - NISA

Man what a big pile of BullShit!!!

I can't believe people are afraid of gamers making penis' and boobs out of M***** F****** BLOCKS!

[yuriranch.livejournal.com]

I guess I'm the only one who has no interest whatsoever in this feature.

Although I do agree that Sony probably has a strangle hold on this stuff in the US and such and are forcing NISA into this situation.

[burnfist23.livejournal.com]

I think the one thing that's pissing me off, though, is NISA is once again being incredibly vague about these laws and regulations. What laws and regulations is the map creator infringing.

[hukuzo.livejournal.com]

This mostly bothers me as a matter of principle. Sure, it's a shame we won't be able to have as much freedom with this extra feature, but I hate the fact that it has to be changed and for an unexplained reason on top of that.
I'm happy as long as the main game is left alone. Imagine if they removed all of the side stories and characters or something ridiculous.