Earlier today on Notch’s tumblr blog he issued a challenge to Bethesda in the form of a Quake 3 match, looking to settle the lawsuit filed against the developer of Minecraft. Bethesda filed a lawsuit about two weeks ago against Mojang for the use of “Scrolls” in the title of an upcoming game, this apparently infringes the “Elder Scrolls” title. Notch hoped that this would just be “Lawyers being Lawyers” and that the Bethesda Development team didn’t file the lawsuit them selves. Were interested in seeing how this plays out.
This is the challenge issued to Bethesda from Notch:
Hey, Bethesda! Let’s settle this!
I am back, and I am excited.
Marriage has been wonderful so far, and nobody sabotaged my computer while I was gone.
The only negative thing going on at this moment is the Scrolls trademark lawsuit nonsense, and I think I came up with the perfect solution:
Remember that scene in Game of Thrones where Tyrion chose a trial by battle in the Eyrie? Well, let’s do that instead!
I challenge Bethesda to a game of Quake 3. Three of our best warriors against three of your best warriors. We select one level, you select the other, we randomize the order. 20 minute matches, highest total frag count per team across both levels wins.
If we win, you drop the lawsuit.
If you win, we will change the name of Scrolls to something you’re fine with.
Regardless of the outcome, we could still have a small text somewhere saying our game is not related to your game series in any way, if you wish.
I am serious, by the way.
that’s pretty hilarious. I hope it goes well for Notch!