SubSims stand on FSX & FS9 Mod Links ?

FIREWALL · 11-18-08, 03:59 PM

Understanding IL2 situation, is it the same for FSX & FS9 ?

No posting links ?

PeriscopeDepth · 11-18-08, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Understanding IL2 situation, is it the same for FSX & FS9 ?

No posting links ?

Modding FSX and FS9 is fully expected, even encouraged by the developers. There is a legal problem with IL-2 because the developers have in legalese that comes with the game that you can't modify any of the files. As long as you aren't posting links to pirated versions of payware mods or hardcode hacks, there is no legal threat to Neal/Subsim.

But of course, I don't make policy here at Subsim.

PD

Skybird · 11-18-08, 05:46 PM

FS is one of the most heavily "modded" games/sims there are. As long as "modding" does not violate already existing "mod" 's copyrights or ownerships by the authors, there is nothing wrong with it. Just check the (fully legal) file library at AVSIM to see how heavily modded FS is, since years, and you understand why I chuckled at your question a bit.

The situation with IL2 is totally different and does not compare. They set tight legal limits becasue they wanted to prevent compromising the flight models and weapons data, so modding only includes skinning, music and cosmetical stuff, but does not include anything that is potent enoigh to ruin the realism, and the core of the models, that is physics, fm, weapon characteristics, and such stuff that would throw the sim off balance if done incompetently.

for the same reaon - not compromising the relaism of flight models, "Condor" also prohibits modding of floight models and 3D models. Only scenery and skins are allowed for the community to create by themselves. In SBP, also modding of vital characteristics (new models, physics, etc) is not allowed and not aloowed, just cosmetic changes are possible. - I must say it makes perfect sense to me.

FIREWALL · 11-18-08, 05:55 PM

OK if it's all right then here is a freeware site.

http://www.simviation.com/simviation/index.php

HunterICX · 11-18-08, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

OK if it's all right then here is a freeware site.

http://www.simviation.com/simviation/index.php

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=115971

most of links to freeware stuff for FS9 and FSX are posted there in that sticky

HunterICX

FIREWALL · 11-18-08, 06:02 PM

I have a DR I with missions A Sopwith Camel with same and a F-86 with ditto.

The Best for Last..... A B-2 Bomber that drops a A-BOMB.

Very visual to say the least.

SKYBIRDS right there's tons of stuff out there.

Also some of the FS9 stuff has been fixed to use on FSX.

11-18-08, 03:59 PM	#1
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	SubSims stand on FSX & FS9 Mod Links ? Understanding IL2 situation, is it the same for FSX & FS9 ? No posting links ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

11-18-08, 05:46 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,496 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	FS is one of the most heavily "modded" games/sims there are. As long as "modding" does not violate already existing "mod" 's copyrights or ownerships by the authors, there is nothing wrong with it. Just check the (fully legal) file library at AVSIM to see how heavily modded FS is, since years, and you understand why I chuckled at your question a bit. The situation with IL2 is totally different and does not compare. They set tight legal limits becasue they wanted to prevent compromising the flight models and weapons data, so modding only includes skinning, music and cosmetical stuff, but does not include anything that is potent enoigh to ruin the realism, and the core of the models, that is physics, fm, weapon characteristics, and such stuff that would throw the sim off balance if done incompetently. for the same reaon - not compromising the relaism of flight models, "Condor" also prohibits modding of floight models and 3D models. Only scenery and skins are allowed for the community to create by themselves. In SBP, also modding of vital characteristics (new models, physics, etc) is not allowed and not aloowed, just cosmetic changes are possible. - I must say it makes perfect sense to me. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 11-18-08 at 05:48 PM.

11-18-08, 05:55 PM	#4
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	OK if it's all right then here is a freeware site. http://www.simviation.com/simviation/index.php __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

11-18-08, 06:02 PM	#6
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I have a DR I with missions A Sopwith Camel with same and a F-86 with ditto. The Best for Last..... A B-2 Bomber that drops a A-BOMB. Very visual to say the least. SKYBIRDS right there's tons of stuff out there. Also some of the FS9 stuff has been fixed to use on FSX. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???