[PSA] Nintendo-related mods are being DMCA'd by Nintendo themselves, unfortunately...

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UlτrαΤwο

Feb 7 @ 11:54am

[PSA] Nintendo-related mods are being DMCA'd by Nintendo themselves, unfortunately...

TL;DR Nintendo is actually taking down mods, Garry and Valve confirmed it.

Exactly as the title says. Several Nintendo-related mods were being flagged with DMCA claims and were successful on some notable mods (Such as Apoc Hedgie's Mario ragdolls pack and Super Mario Odyssey pack).

Several other mods were also flagged with DMCA claims. Unfortunately, it was not what we originally assumed and it turns out that Nintendo is behind the DMCA strikes using a site known as MarkMonitor, which is used to tackle copyright infringement.

That doesn't mean that Nintendo won. Some good people in the community managed to archive the mods that were taken down (Most of them anyway). The link to the archives will be added below. Kudos to the people who made them.

I also want to make a disclaimer that I am NOT in any way experienced in modding and will NOT reupload any mods removed from the Workshop out of respect.

One last thing: PLEASE DO NOT HARASS OR GO AFTER ANYONE! And please for the love of god do NOT attempt any act of vigilantism. Two wrongs do not make a right and I do not support nor endorse harassment, witch-hunting, or doxxing. The whole point of this post is to raise awareness.

We'll do what we can to archive mods in Google Drive, Mega, and other sites if possible.

Google drive #1:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LH20dwIhLd03mEXAlJISiJUiyLQ_hm3j

Google drive #2:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UEgUYMPP65z1XPWOiTafl9uVPn1poTIp

Google drive #3:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ztOEKTjY9b2-pNxoPIvb7rGz1gWd7fx/view?usp=drive_link

Google drive #4:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fTjrIgLO-ft7v7aG2ckglLuKzeLREAEn/view

Google drive #5:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iWsKV9Lr-Vt0j-uhAthDhDuvK0QE-8s6

Google drive #6:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uARE8ZI4W4iCtjT7jj07BJV_3OyHND_e

Google drive #7:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rzEvki7YgxMHXhqmS0h80ovNVX0YMhH7

Google drive #8:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xbve0h1rMsz2nT3Yy0xhdjSwkfPlTh1d/view?usp=sharing

Google Drive #9:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BwkCuhujIAZltLXmLLA_l6_QPBUOJDii?usp=sharing

Google Drive #10:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jWV2DMoDPahoqvC-ao3PfpdAFtP4gASX/view?usp=sharing

Pastebin #1 (Provided by Sinful Mario):

https://pastebin.com/QZFA30kj

Pastebin #2 (Provided by Apoc Hedgie and RTB):

https://pastebin.com/9TwvrsBu

Pastebin #3 (Provided by Yunpol):

https://pastebin.com/V6fVfkqR

Mega Drive #1 (Provided by RTB):

https://mega.nz/folder/WpN3yIJZ#kZ5lKiwHUFdq6eiGAdWHTw

Mega Drive #2 (Provided bylegoj15):

https://mega.nz/file/t8pgULjJ#PwfqC_hwyH9Bagmhhy4F3QMV9xpgnADXtbWxh87FaEg

Mega Drive #3 (Provided by Yunpol, GMOD version)):

https://mega.nz/folder/iWJlTRSC#ajHnpj8Vv5QY4MrnsOvrvw

Mega Drive #4 (Provided by Yunpol, SFM version):

https://mega.nz/folder/zbZCWSwQ#pOQCmLhOEQH98k6dzR_EZA

Mega Drive #5 (Provided by Skefil☆):

https://mega.nz/file/DbglgThB#DMuGI4HfKjnDwxVdxTpC_SuynCdBoSukFNw29N99meY

Mega Drive #6 (Provided by l'écureuil):

https://mega.nz/file/3cAH0TKb#oFSFylJWK7ZJzLsKt_X5381FYuvm7ED_ms1WiMK7O_U

Mega Drive #7 (Provided by EnergyFlamer):

https://mega.nz/folder/59cyxZCR#-1aswFI-OvKxDUJNzikCdg

Dropbox #1 (Provided by "That cat from Oured"):

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/dvwcyfp6yn8fjz5rwojwt/AMUcgvWWPICN017pNUNGm_4?rlkey=jp9e8rtqnisa8pytp4o8vntyo&st=eolgbasa&dl=0

Once you downloaded them, put them into the "addons" folder in the game's files:

Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GarrysMod\garrysmod\addons

If you wish to find mods updated after the 2020 update, locate this folder:

Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\4000

One last thing; you will need the Extended Spawnmenu addon to access them.

https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=104603291

Last edited by UlτrαΤwο; Jul 25 @ 11:16am

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Originally posted by Gordon Freeman:

I find it completely absurd that children are willing to jump to such outlandish conclusions out of denial. Instead of their glorious (and definitely not Yakuza-backed) Japanese mega-corporation, with a documented incredibly litigious history, children are still peddling stories pinning it on one man. The supposed "Aaron Peters" figure either does not exist or, if he does, likely works as an actual legal official for MarkMonitor.

The reason for pinning it on this man? Simple, out of denial, children spun a tale that would inspire hope. Obviously, a legal pursuit against Nintendo would be a hopeless endeavor. So, out of denial, children hope that it's one "fraudster", who wouldn't (as a smaller entity than Nintendo) have sufficient legal funds to make legal action as fruitless. Hell, that's how this thread originally started, as an anti "Aaron Peters" thread with very loose evidence, which is likely responsible for the spread of these stories amongst children. Yet the rumors have grown out of hand, and even after this thread and all other reputable sources have abandoned them, they're still being peddled.

In situations like this, it is best to employ the use of Occam's Razor. The fewer moving parts and hoops your theory has to jump through, the more realistic it is. If Facepunch is saying it's Nintendo, and there's no evidence against it being Nintendo (and yes, there almost certainly isn't any evidence clearing Nintendo's name, anyone claiming otherwise is absolutely grasping at straws), then it bloody likely is Nintendo's doing.

Yet, even still, children are radicalized in their hope that this can all be "set straight". They go and harass anyone with the name "Aaron Peters" they can find. They call anyone who opposes their cause "censorship lovers", as though opposing a theory with no evidence automatically means one believes that Nintendo's behavior is justified. I, for one, do not think Nintendo should do what they have done, but they do have the legal right to do it. I grew up with many of the maps being removed, and made abominable creations with many of the models being threatened. I don't like the situation any more than any reasonable person would, but that doesn't mean that I need to be feverishly opposed to the idea that Nintendo did it. Perhaps it just takes some growing up to realize that Nintendo sucks, and hasn't even really produced anything worthwhile since the end of the Wii era.

Doxxing, harassing, and witchhunting people based on their name over some Splatoon OC ragdolls getting taken down is absolutely insane. I wouldn't personally feel safe if my name was Aaron Peters right now, solely because some freak with mental disorders would almost certainly be stalking me with the most malicious intent.

Unfortunately, I don't expect to be able to stop people from spreading their misinformation and lies about this situation, as this will likely register as nothing but a fizzling match-head under the weight of a tidal wave of Nintendo fans who simply don't want to believe that Nintendo could do something like this. But I won't stand for absurd conspiracy theories about the FBI and CIA investigating some guy who made "false copyright claims" when there's no evidence to support any of it outside of the emotional reactions of children. I do hope, however, that at least somebody will see this and think twice about jumping to conclusions that don't really make sense outside of the mind of a child.

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Captain Astro💫 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 7:27am

Could we fight back, I mean if Garry starts acting smart and get copyright license. We can fight back and have the rights, think about it.

#4216

giugirl

Apr 26 @ 7:44am

Originally posted by Captain Star💫:
Could we fight back, I mean if Garry starts acting smart and get copyright license. We can fight back and have the rights, think about it.

Yep do it also check out: https://twitter.com/glitchediris64/status/1783666396175454695?s=46

Last edited by giugirl; Apr 26 @ 7:45am

#4217

The Thaumaturge #FixTF2 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:04am

Has anyone archived Smash Bros models yet?

#4218

giugirl

Apr 26 @ 8:05am

Let’s make a petition for not only, to call for justice and the reissue of the lost ragdolls on steam, to get this troll investigated and arrested, but also to not only Nintendo but also the Japanese government to change the toxic copyright policies and laws which are outdated!

Because if this guy was never been born or was caught earlier and the Japanese government and Nintendo changed their copyright rules way before none of this would have happened!

Last edited by giugirl; Apr 26 @ 8:09am

#4219

os-zodiac YT has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:06am

it is impossible for them to do this, 65 million views on a video including Nintendo's property on GMOD in the first minute of the video

#4220

Pimenta

Apr 26 @ 8:06am

So has everyone accepted that it was in fact Nintendo?

#4221

Ditto #Fixtf2 #Savetf2 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:07am

The actual original Mario_Kart is now hidden... I don't know if it was privated or taken down... mario_maps_pack_104618247 look for it

Edit: Mario_Kart_Reanimated is now hidden too...

Last edited by Ditto #Fixtf2 #Savetf2; Apr 26 @ 8:09am

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The Thaumaturge #FixTF2 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:11am

Originally posted by Flandre Scarlet:
So has everyone accepted that it was in fact Nintendo?

It's debatable but most of us believe its true. Troll or not though there's not much we can do now since even Garry is convinced its not a troll.

#4223

The Thaumaturge #FixTF2 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:23am

Well just checked the workshop to check the latest addons aaaaaand its the Streisand effect in action. People are uploading lots of Nintendo addons as well as joke addons meant to trash on the company. Found a complete map of OOT Hyrule addon and a burnt corpse with the Nintendo logo on it addon.

#4224

OmegaNiko029 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:23am

I think Aaron Peters would be cunning one that he's always hiding somewhere to avoid getting arrested while the polices are on the patrol around the clock to find him. It's probably the most wanted criminal to feign hacking arrest to make the catch impossible and do whatever he wants.

#4225

Vipes #FixTF2 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:29am

For the last time, please, leave me alone. No, I can't prove that I'm not Aaron Peters. No, I can't prove that I'm not sending the DMCAs. But where's the proof that I am? If you guys wanna go after me, where's this evidence that I'm him?

#4226

AddamsFamilyReject has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:37am

Guys it's not Nintendo, the email is fake and the document is missing important info

#4227

DJ Kirby 88 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:43am

Originally posted by Vipes:
For the last time, please, leave me alone. No, I can't prove that I'm not Aaron Peters. No, I can't prove that I'm not sending the DMCAs. But where's the proof that I am? If you guys wanna go after me, where's this evidence that I'm him?

Trust me, MOST OF US had no intentions on roping you into this. We're cutting our loses. People shouldn't go around pointing fingers, otherwise they'll get people who are innocent roped into this mess. Again, on behalf of this whole board, I am SO SORRY for what has happened to you. We can try our best to call off the people on your board, but not even I'm sure they'll listen. =~="

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DJ Kirby 88 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:44am

... Damn, my grammar sucks ass... But you probably get what I mean.

Originally posted by DJ Kirby 88:
Originally posted by Vipes:
For the last time, please, leave me alone. No, I can't prove that I'm not Aaron Peters. No, I can't prove that I'm not sending the DMCAs. But where's the proof that I am? If you guys wanna go after me, where's this evidence that I'm him?
Trust me, MOST OF US had no intentions on roping you into this. We're cutting our loses. People shouldn't go around pointing fingers, otherwise they'll get people who are innocent roped into this mess. Again, on behalf of this whole board, I am SO SORRY for what has happened to you. We can try our best to call off the people on your board, but not even I'm sure they'll listen. =~="

#4229

Captain Astro💫 has Garry's Mod

Apr 26 @ 8:46am

Originally posted by giugirl:
Let’s make a petition for not only, to call for justice and the reissue of the lost ragdolls on steam, to get this troll investigated and arrested, but also to not only Nintendo but also the Japanese government to change the toxic copyright policies and laws which are outdated!

Because if this guy was never been born or was caught earlier and the Japanese government and Nintendo changed their copyright rules way before none of this would have happened!

Why don't you get started, then we can send it to Nintendo. Telling them that should've taking a different approach and also tell them that a troll started it.

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