> However, that would also have to carry over to the games themselves,
> which could be a problem with having "unauthored" copies spreading
> around the Internet.
Hi,
I really don't think that this would be a major problem.
There are contests for other game mods which are anonymous and function well - for example I have never seen a single fan mission for the Thief games pirated in all these years.
An author could easily fight it by releasing a proper version (often with less bugs ;-). And the respective game community would "heal itself" pretty automatically, IMHO.
Also, in my optinion the game/mission title is a major asset and can enhance the atmosphere for the player if chosen wisely - apart from the "beauty" it can bring to the game/mission.
> However, that would also have to carry over to the games themselves,
> which could be a problem with having "unauthored" copies spreading
> around the Internet.
Hi,
I really don't think that this would be a major problem.
There are contests for other game mods which are anonymous and function well - for example I have never seen a single fan mission for the Thief games pirated in all these years.
An author could easily fight it by releasing a proper version (often with less bugs ;-). And the respective game community would "heal itself" pretty automatically, IMHO.
Also, in my optinion the game/mission title is a major asset and can enhance the atmosphere for the player if chosen wisely - apart from the "beauty" it can bring to the game/mission.
ATB
Calibrator
take care,
Calibrator