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		cantalopes 2 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: I created a Mars colony RPG based on Kim ... It's based on it, it's not an adaptation. Also, this would very well fit within fair use

gamblor956 2 days ago | [–]

It would not fit within the definition of fair use. Lack of commercial revenue isn't some escape hatch.

OTOH, if it were merely inspired by it (but not an adaptation) then there would be no copyright issues.

stevage 2 days ago | [–]

That does not match my understanding of fair use at all.

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