If I were to add RTCW a single player sound or two into a no-profit custom map for ET would this be a legal taboo and have some problems?
Some people say yes some say no, everyone has their answer.
But someone from SD can give me a definite answer. Can you? 
Please don’t take this as a go-ahead sign, but I seem to remember that something very similar came up regarding talks about RTCW maps ported to ET. If I’m not completely mistaken someone at id or perhaps Gray Matter said that it was ok to use RTCW textures for ET custom maps. IF, and please note that it’s a big if, that is correct, then I suppose the same goes for sounds. But you’d might wanna search the forums for topics on map ports and such and you might come up with something useful.
…hope it was the SD forums I read it in. 
I can’t imagine that SD can or would give you an answer, as RTCW is presumably the property of ID / Activision, not SD. I doubt they’d let you use any assets from RTCW anyway.
For the legal answer, look at your wolf EULA, especially the permitted new creations section. It is very specific that new creations must work only with the original game.
For the practical answer, look at how many maps out there use RTCW assets, and how many of the people who created those are on trial or in jail. :moo:
Its actually one of the biggest obstacles facing new map development for ET. So many promising mapmakers are wasting away in federal prisons around the world for violating the RtCW EULA. But the vicious circle continues. Mapmakers need a basic concrete texture to fill some random spot in their map. Activision needs to protect its intellectual property. But in the end server admins have their hardware seized for illegally distributing copyrighted content, and the community pays the price. Considering last week’s 48 hour standoff and bloody resolution between gun wielding disgruntled map and texture artists and the FBI in Maine, a solution is desperately needed.
RK
Damn!
I just wanted to add in the “victory song” for the respective team after they win. A 6 second wave for old school RTCW players like me can enjoy the custom map even more.
I`m sorry to hear map makers in the US dropping soap in federal prisons and the such. I am still waiting for a reply if possible.
Danke!
using rtcw media in et is a no-no.
i asked for permission to use an md3 from rtcw in etpro. fortunately they were nice and said yes.
but you should ask first 