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1. Repacks are hated by the Players, more than by the original Authors .. we do not want 50Gb of duplicate repacked mods that are often outdated, because re-packers are too lazy to keep them up to date.
2. Show me in that line that you emphasized, where it says you can "Redistribute" the content that you are allowed to "use, copy, modify and adapt" .. please, show me the words "redistribute".
You probably should have consulted an Attorney before making this post, to save yourself the embarrassment.
To play 4 servers i had 247GIG of mods. That's absurd.
Did I at all say redistribute? Are you able to read? Repacking falls under that "use, copy, modify, and adapt" section.
- This kinda defines a troll post.
Yeah it can get crazy real quick.
This section of the agreement outlines the rights the game company has regarding content you create within their game. Here's a breakdown of what it means:
Irrevocable Permission: You grant the game company permanent and non-reversible permission to use anything you create within their game. This means once you've created something, you can't take back this permission.
Rights to Use, Copy, Modify, and Adapt: The company can use your creations in any way they see fit, including copying, altering, or changing them. This includes adapting your creations to fit other contexts or purposes within the game.
Sharing with Other Users: Your creations can be shared with other players, either through multiplayer gameplay or as downloadable content.
Allowing Others to Use Your Content: Not only can the company use your content, but they also have the right to allow other players to use, copy, modify, and adapt your content. This means your creations might be used or altered by other users without your direct permission.
In essence, by creating content in the game, you agree that the company and its users have broad rights to use and change that content without needing further consent from you.
The statement you provided appears to be a set of rules or terms of service commonly found in the End User License Agreement (EULA) of a video game. Here’s a breakdown of what each rule means:
No Redistribution or Resale: You are not permitted to distribute, sell, or share the game, any part of the game, or any modified/hacked version of the game. This means you cannot copy the game and give it to others or sell it in any form.
Commercial Use Prohibition: You cannot use the game or any of its components for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of the game's creators or owners. For example, you cannot use the game in a way that earns you money, such as streaming it for paid subscriptions or using it in a business context, without permission.
No Hacking, Modifying, or Reverse Engineering: You are not allowed to hack, change, or alter the game or its files in any way. This includes reverse engineering (examining the game to understand its code), creating modified versions of the game, or altering game files. Additionally, this rule prohibits any form of cheating, creating cheats, or promoting cheats in the game, which includes things like using or distributing software that gives unfair advantages.
Content Restrictions: You cannot post content within the game or related to the game that includes nudity, extreme violence, abusive language, harassment, offensive subjects, or anything that links to such content. This means all user-generated content must adhere to standards that keep the environment safe and respectful for all players.
Overall, these rules are designed to protect the game's intellectual property, ensure fair play, and maintain a respectful community environment.
The rules you’ve provided explicitly state that you are not allowed to hack, modify, or reverse engineer the game or any of its files. This includes modding (modifying) the game, which means creating custom content, altering game mechanics, or changing any aspect of the game's files, data, or network services without permission.
Here's why modding is often restricted or prohibited:
Intellectual Property Protection: Modding can alter the original design, look, or feel of the game, which could infringe on the creators' intellectual property rights.
Security and Stability: Mods can introduce bugs, glitches, or security vulnerabilities into the game, which can affect the experience for other players or expose the game to hacks and cheats.
Maintaining Fair Play: Mods that give players an advantage (like cheats) undermine fair gameplay, which is a concern especially in competitive or online multiplayer games.
Developer Control: Game developers often want to maintain control over the game’s content and updates, which mods can disrupt.
However, some games explicitly allow or even encourage modding through official modding tools or platforms, usually with a separate set of terms that outline what is and isn’t allowed. If modding is permitted, it’s typically done through:
Official Mod Support: Some games have specific tools or workshops (like Steam Workshop) where players can create and share mods that are sanctioned by the developers.
User-Generated Content (UGC) Guidelines: When allowed, mods usually have to adhere to certain guidelines, ensuring they don’t violate terms such as containing offensive content or altering the game in ways that break it.
If you want to mod a game, it’s crucial to check the game’s EULA or terms of service for any specific rules or permissions related to modding.
So in this instance, mods (which are allowed by the company) can be repacked without permission but can not be redistributed without permission?
The company retains all rights to all content, and its distribution.
Im no legal expert but thats how I'm reading all this.
Hence, repacking for a personal 1 player server is not really a problem but distributing that repack to other players, without prior permission, is against the terms outlined by the company?
Of course the company reserves all rights to all content, at all times.
Out of respect then of course players should seek permission from mod authors......... but also, in this case, it appears it would be illegal to redistribute repacked mods without prior permission.
Yes, but permission has already been given by the owner of the game.... "Bohemia Interactive"
Allowing Others to Use Your Content: Not only can the company use your content, but they also have the right to allow other players to use, copy, modify, and adapt your content. This means your creations might be used or altered by other users without your direct permission.
This cover both questions. However, best thing to do is contact Bohemia Interactive for clarification. (Don't expect a response) haha.