References to other Works

[0xReki]

When does a reference stop being a tribute and become a copy?

 

[PrincessFelicie]

When you start copy-pasting stuff directly from one work to yours. I wouldn't worry about "accidentally" taking the homage too far, stealing content is straight up just not something you can do unintentionally.

 

[LostinMovement]

When does a reference stop being a tribute and become a copy?

When it becomes plagiarism.