Q3 textures

[Igor]

I want to make a map for Jdoom which uses the textures from Quake III arena. They remain unmodified, they are just included in the .zip file or something.
Is this legal? Do I have to get permission? If I do, who should I ask?
Thanks!

[Harry]

I think it is highly illegal to do that unless you keep it all to yourself and dont upload it anywhere.

[Igor]

Damn. and what if I change the original textures a bit? Or are there alternate q3 textures freely for download?

[lord-noctrun]

Damn. and what if I change the original textures a bit? Or are there alternate q3 textures freely for download?
that is even more illegal, nobody is allowed to redistribute ids copyrighted material no matter if you change them or not

[Harry]

go to http://evillair.net/textures.htm I think these are q2 style hi-res textures, you will have to ask the guy before you use them.

[Igor]

Many thanks

[doominsanity]

Hey Igor, It is illegal to use Id's textures in other games, Unreal etc. You could simply include the correct names of the textures in your wad and owners of Quake 3 could extract and plug in the highres textures into the jdoom hires folder. Another thing, I am not sure if you are breaking copyright laws if you use the textures with Id's products. When in doubt, contact Id software.