[random28345]

So the closest analogue to computer game "mods" in the book publishing world is "fan fiction".

Note that 25% is pretty generous when you're creating a derivitive work off of someone else's IP. See Kindle Worlds http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1001197421 for an example of the kind of deal you'd be lucky to get.

[sangnoir]

> Note that 25% is pretty generous when you're creating a derivitive work off of someone else's IP

Your opinion is in the minority, I'm afraid. By and large,the gaming community (on reddit at least) has spoken, and Valve took heed.

[dysfunction]

Fan-fiction doesn't require you to have bought the original work to read (though having read the original may affect your enjoyment of the fanfic).

Honda doesn't get a cut if I have my car modded at an independent shop.

[random28345]

> Honda doesn't get a cut if I have my car modded at an independent shop.

Not yet at least. However car (and tractor) manufacturers are moving to make such activity illegal using encryption and intellectual propertly laws.

I'm not saying this is a good thing, just that our current regulatory regime supports this model.

[walterbell]

Amazon Publishing will acquire all rights to your new stories, including global publication rights, for the term of copyright.

Yikes.