PDFs on my PDA

arcticsnake Tyranid Warrior Just because it's Imaginary doesn't mean it's not Real. Posts: 195	PDFs on my PDA Sept 26, 2007 21:56:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by arcticsnake on Sept 26, 2007 21:56:21 GMT Is it ok if I scanned my Codex and Rulebook - just the relevant pages mind you - and save it into a PDF file so that I can put it in my PDA and be able to bring it anywhere?

eragon773 Genestealer Posts: 95	PDFs on my PDA Sept 27, 2007 0:35:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by eragon773 on Sept 27, 2007 0:35:56 GMT i guess so long as you don't send the pdf file to anyone.besides if even if it is illegal or whatever who really cares?

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PDFs on my PDA Sept 27, 2007 0:52:20 GMT

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Post by zark on Sept 27, 2007 0:52:20 GMT

It only maters if you go to an official tourny really then you have to take your legit copy.
And eragon the GW minions (er lawyers) do care they like to make a quick buck off the little people

But as long as you dont sell it I dont see a problem.

coredump Influence of the Hive Mind Posts: 14,383	PDFs on my PDA Sept 27, 2007 1:18:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coredump on Sept 27, 2007 1:18:18 GMT It has been a while since I looked over the details. But assuming you own the two books, I believe that falls under fair use. Should even fly at a tourney; though they may want you to have the books with you to prove ownership.
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PDFs on my PDA Sept 27, 2007 17:10:29 GMT

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Post by lowlygaunt on Sept 27, 2007 17:10:29 GMT

Don't some of the codices and rulebook have the permission to photocopy on certain pages? Certainly scanning into a PDF is no different then photocopying. But Coredump is right, whatever you do, take the books with you just to avoid any hassles.

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koran Hive Tyrant Posts: 3,441	PDFs on my PDA Sept 27, 2007 23:32:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by koran on Sept 27, 2007 23:32:16 GMT But then taking the books takes away the point of having them on PDF, surely.
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PDFs on my PDA Sept 28, 2007 16:21:13 GMT

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Post by lowlygaunt on Sept 28, 2007 16:21:13 GMT

Ooops, I was under the impression that having them on PDF was to save wear and tear on your books. If your point was to have less to carry, then ignore me!
But you will run into issues at most tournaments without your codices (there is always that one rules lawyer), at a GW store they have a store copy so it is not a factor.

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arcticsnake Tyranid Warrior Just because it's Imaginary doesn't mean it's not Real. Posts: 195	PDFs on my PDA Sept 28, 2007 16:58:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by arcticsnake on Sept 28, 2007 16:58:10 GMT lowlygaunt, you were right. The intent was to save against wear and tear, but of course where my hive fleet goes my books go too.. And when I don't have my fleet with me I still have something to read.

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