File:SS2 Concept.jpg

Non-free use rationale for System Shock 2[edit]

This is concept art by Gareth Hinds (5/1998) retrieved from the random Gnomes' random Lair by me, Noj_r. I believe that this piece of concept art used to help develop and design System Shock 2 should be categorized under fair use in the System Shock 2 article because:

1. The image is of low resolution
2. It does not limit the copyright owners rights to sell the game.
3. Depicts subject discussed in article.
4. The image is solely being used to aid in the description of the art style and early designs of the game, and for nothing else.

-- Noj r (talk) 09:45, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

Licensing[edit]

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Fair Use rationale for use on History of role-playing video games[edit]