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"Does the distance one travels from center make one more free
to move?"
"No. Freedom has two parts: potential and resolution; as
metaphor has two parts: form and interpretation. Of course,
the two are intertwined. Metaphor lines the road to freedom,
as symbols and words are the bricks and mortar of meaning.
Freedom is being the bricoleur, the mason."
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Marathon: Resurrection Forum
Re: Something's up...
Posted By: Tycho
Date: 2005.9.29.11.59
In Response To: Re: Something's up... (Wail of Suicide)
Unfortunately there's a whole host of issues when it comes to using non M:R content, particularly visual stuff like textures. Most of the issues revolve around things such as authenticity, authorization for use, re-distribution rights etc, as well as issues of consistency.
Basically, M:R is meant to be as self-containted as possible. M:R should only rely on 3 things:
- original Bungie permission to re-create and re-distribute their content in a way that reflects favorably on them
- self-reliance of completed M:R content
- authorized use of Epic/Atari resources for re-distribution
I'm being particularly picky about all this because M:R has had, and probably will continue to have a very high profile in the gaming community, and it will always reflect the practices of the people that were involved in the project over the years. I'd personally be picky about it even if it weren't high-profile, but this position allows us to be a good community example.
So bottom line, original M:R content is important for self-reliance and authenticity, as well as consistency. I would prefer to shy away from any stuff that wasn't specifically created, as an original piece or used with _express and explicit_ permission for it.
Now as far as animated switches and terminals..if we did that, we'd have to go and change all the other SP and MP maps with all that stuff, and I think we're beyond that point. It is a good idea, mind you, but if we want to release this soon it's too much to undertake.
Don't get me wrong, I think you're doing fantastic work, and I don't want to discourage you or impede you, but we need to be able to work and present and distribute these within some important parameters.
You're doing great, by the way, and thank you for all this effort. We obviously need the help 
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