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Open Source – Onag

Onag
Junior Member

Posts: 5
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: 01-25-2003
I know the topic of open source is being discussed in another thread, but I assure you this is a very different idea.

I'm working toward starting a community that designs and creates open source and open content games. Basically, you would visit the site and have the option of viewing a current game project or starting a new one. Everything about the project, including source, graphics, and music, would be freely available (while still bound by a GPL or similar license) for anyone to download, work on, and resubmit.

No individual would have ownership of any portion of any project. So, say you wanted to optimize the network code, you would be able to download the source, make any changes, and submit the changes to be reviewed and (if accepted) merged into the project.

Of course, the goal of these games would not be to make money. Instead, it would simply be a great learning tool for anyone interested in the games industry.

Many people think I'm crazy for even entertaining the idea, where others seem very interested (allbeit a bit skeptical). What do you think? Would you get involved? Or perhaps I am crazy?

CobraA1

Member

Posts: 926
From: MN
Registered: 02-19-2001
I'm intereseted, but a bit skeptical .
CobraA1

Member

Posts: 926
From: MN
Registered: 02-19-2001
Welcome to CCN, BTW.
Onag
Junior Member

Posts: 5
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: 01-25-2003
Thank you. I was actually a member here a long time ago. Unfortunately, I can't remember what my username was. =) Anyway, I apparently created an account a few months ago (snyicker), but didn't remember/realize this until I had already created this account. Anyway, snyicker and Onag are one and the same, but I will only be using the Onag account from now on.

And one more note on the topic: the community I'm talking about will not be Christian-based. However, all content in the games and the discussions will be heavily monitored, as it is aimed at people of all ages and creeds.