Re: Coveting thy neighbors COG...


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Posted by CogKing on March 16, 1998 at 13:21:53:

In Reply to: Coveting thy neighbors COG... posted by Newbie_Thrawn on March 16, 1998 at 12:55:21:

> I was wondering about people's opinions on using a cog that was made or modifed by someone else. My opinion is as follows:
> a) Original cogs: get the authors permission [e.g. shotgun cog from Cardia 2]
> b) Modified cogs: anyone can use--just don't alter credit text within the cog (if any)[e.g. I made a modified reactorthrust trap cog (as seen in Bespin mining Station--except now it works with 2 switches instead of 1)
> My feeling is that the original ones are the ones that really distinguish the author's lvl from others. On the other hand, modifying one means well adding a little something but not really breaking new ground.
> I am interested in hearing what other level makers think so maybe we can develop a defacto policy and use what can be shared and ask permission when appropriate.
> Thanks,
> Newbie_Thrawn

a) use it but leave the (c) in it as is -- no need to ask permission IMO.

b) use something like (c) 1998 your name, parts (c) 1998 original author's name

That is if your changes are major, but if you only changed 2 lines in a 200 lines cog I would rather use :
(c) 1998 original author's name, modified by your name to add this new feature

-CogKing


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