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>people are looking for open-source clones so they don't have to pay. I can't speak for others, but you are wrong on this point when it comes to why I want fre
by ue_ 10y ago
>people are looking for open-source clones so they don't have to pay.
I can't speak for others, but you are wrong on this point when it comes to why I want free software (FLOSS) games or any software. I want it so that I can see what's going on underneath and to play with it myself. I would be happy to pay to get a copy of the source code (under a free software license).
This game ought to be quite intriguing internally for any programmer who's read about it. It's full of stuff that's simply not common in mainstream games.
Please don't try to say that the desire for FLOSS is just about getting free stuff. It's not, and it does a disservice to people who would be happy to pay for a FLOSS version, or just programmers wishing to learn more and build upon the work of others.
And yes, it can be appreciated. But there's no harm in saying I'd appreciate it a lot more if it came with the freedom I would like.
- MBCook 10y agoI can definitely understand wanting to see the guts, sadly I have no faith that's what the vast majority of people would do with it. I've met far too many people who just want free stuff and seem almost offended they have to pay for things. Those who were like that and ask for FOSS I think were just using it as a cover for their greed. That's not a real FOSS believer. I know that. I would completely understand releasing the source to a game after a few years when it's not making as much money. I don't see why any developer would do it as soon as the game comes out (ignoring the fact that this game is in early release and not finished).