I have been experimenting with using the "mesh-asset" tag to replace bogies in rolling stock assets. The initial problem I had was with narrow gauge (3ft 6in or 1067mm) rolling stock assets from the DLS that had been created with standard gauge (4ft 8.5in or 1435mm) bogies. The rolling stock assets were from a narrow gauge system (Queensland Rail from the early 20th Century) so I am uncertain as to why the creator had given them SG bogies.
Anyway, my experiments succeeded.
My new modified assets contain only config.txt files and thumbnails (which I have created) but reference the original assets to use their meshes and texture files. The "bogy" tags in my config.txt file point to narrow gauge bogies that I found on the DLS.
Anyone who uses the modified assets would need the original assets installed - this would be automatically performed by the CM download/install process.
Would it be legal (copyright-wise, morally, ethically) for me to upload the modified aliased versions to the DLS?
I have sent a PM to the original creator asking (politely) if he would consider uploading new NG versions himself, different bogies would be the only change needed, or allowing me to upload fully modified files (with his meshes, textures but different bogies) or upload my aliased versions (which may not require his permission, but I would like to be polite). I have not heard back but he has been inactive in the forums and on the DLS for over a year.
If the consensus is not to upload then I will accept that and move on. One option would then be to use the original versions with the wrong gauge bogies (and hope no-one notices).
There is no immediate rush as my route and session project is still at least 6 months from completion.
Advice welcome.
Anyway, my experiments succeeded.
My new modified assets contain only config.txt files and thumbnails (which I have created) but reference the original assets to use their meshes and texture files. The "bogy" tags in my config.txt file point to narrow gauge bogies that I found on the DLS.
Anyone who uses the modified assets would need the original assets installed - this would be automatically performed by the CM download/install process.
Would it be legal (copyright-wise, morally, ethically) for me to upload the modified aliased versions to the DLS?
I have sent a PM to the original creator asking (politely) if he would consider uploading new NG versions himself, different bogies would be the only change needed, or allowing me to upload fully modified files (with his meshes, textures but different bogies) or upload my aliased versions (which may not require his permission, but I would like to be polite). I have not heard back but he has been inactive in the forums and on the DLS for over a year.
If the consensus is not to upload then I will accept that and move on. One option would then be to use the original versions with the wrong gauge bogies (and hope no-one notices).
There is no immediate rush as my route and session project is still at least 6 months from completion.
Advice welcome.