BTS Units and Copyrights

[Ajidica]

I got BTS and there are alot of really nice medieval units in it and the scenarios that would look awsome in EMA. If we take the units from there and making a note on the front page that would Firaxis or 2K games get annoyed at us? i know FfH used warlords stuff so it shouldnt be to big of a problem. Whats your opinion?

 

[Craig_Sutter]

It's certainly ok when we convert to BTS for the BTS version of the mod. Those who have BTS could play the BTS units, and there would be no need to upload them. As an example, while we use swordsman graphics in EMA, the actual graphic is already on the computer of the person using the mod, and is not uploaded as part of the mod... the xml files simply access graphics already installed with the game.

Similarly for BTS. If the mod was converted to BTS we could use those units since they would not be included in the mod, per se, just accessed through xml. The graphics would already be in place.

What we really can't do is upload BTS graphics as part of a CIV IV vanilla mod. I'm certain this is frowned upon. That being said, I'm not certain how reskins of BTS units, for example, should be viewed.

Likely a search of the forum might provide some info as this has likely been discussed previously.

Sorry, have to go for now.

 

[ohcrapitsnico]

Its fine, WR did this for warlords and took units from warlords and put them in the vanilla edu. Firaxis didn't say anything so its fine.

 

[Ajidica]

Ill try adding a few units that i like in and see what headserf thinks. ive added a few new units from the forums, should i upload another pack of new graphics? i havnt heard much from my first try. i think all the xml files are good, so could someone please try them out?

 

[Craig_Sutter]

I've tried them out, although, not exhaustively. They work fine, no problems that I can see. I like them.

I mentioned in a previous post, it'd be nice to replace the half-naked warrior. Perhaps the old swordsman graphic since I believed you replaced that one anyhow.

More new graphics the merrier, I always say... go ahead, assuming ohcrapitsnico is correct.

 

[Ajidica]

Okay. ill try. im also replacing foot knight with a islamic looking unit because muslem knights were comfertable fighting on foot and because of the lack of middle eastern units.

 

[Ajidica]

Ive started replacing and updating of the units. it should be done by end of the week provided homework doesnt get in the way. Btw, could someone look around for what a boila spearman looks like. unless if im translating wrong. a boila is simmilar to a russian Boyar. so i might be using the kevian rus spearman.If any one has any building art that they would like to see used, ill try to figure out how to add buildings. the entries for them are set up as unit art, right?

 

[Craig_Sutter]

From quick Wiki investigations, Boila is just Boyar... so you're going in the right direction. Couldn't find any art, though.

 

[Ajidica]

Actuly, for alot of early 'barbarian' civs, im using units made by aranor. I cant use the european knight or any of the new units from the charlemagne scenerio because the shields have the civs flag on them, and until someone can make them use EMA flags, i cant use them, unless you want bright pink shields of course. Also, Drtad, if your there, do you think it would be okay to use aranors pathian cataphract for nakharar? it looks awsome, and is heavy cavalry.