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f1yer
08-22-2005, 19:01
Interesting.....

"News Update: August 21st, 2005
Today we're pleased to announce our Third Party Add-On Agreement. The ability for community developers to include their work in Falcon 4.0: Allied Force is something which has been near the top of the requests list. Certain modifications, within a defined and fixed framework, gives a legal outlet for some of the extraordinary work out there. We have produced a formal, legally binding document which sets out the details and conditions which apply.

Allowed modifications are:

* Models and Model Textures
* Terrain Textures
* Tactical Engagements / Training Missions
* Documentation
* ACMI
* Squadron Patches / Pilot Pictures
* User created content originating from and created by the FalconAF executable

If approved, they'll be distributed via the autoupdater. We hope everyone understands that a centralized and organized system of modifications is the only way forward. We cannot stress enough that Lead Pursuit remains totally committed to maintaining the highest levels of stability in both single player and multiplayer, and of course maintaining levels of realism too.

People wishing to submit modifications need to download the TPAA form from our downloads section, fill it in appropriately and send it back to us via fax only at +1 512 275 3808.

We're confident this is a great way for community developers to become engaged in the simulation and start to get those creative juices flowing once again. We're also gathering questions on the TPAA to prepare a FAQ so that everyone has access to the questions and answers so they too can participate in this opportunity to make their mark on Falcon 4.0: Allied Force. Please email questions to tpaa@lead-pursuit.com."

http://www.lead-pursuit.com/news.htm
SUBS17
08-22-2005, 19:52
That was the best news I've heard but its a pity that the guys who did the original modifications are not interested in contributing. eg FF and F4UT. I notice on Frugals theres a few people not happy.
Spyder-F16
08-24-2005, 06:06
Nobody is real happy about this because there is still the air of a "Facist" style regulation surrounding this mod policy since stuff that wouldnt really affect stability, such as skins and ACMI's must be submitted with a bunch of application work for approval, which may be questionable at best.

Needless to say, I say my 30 bucks was well spent diverted to a nice Guitar Gig bag for my baby (My Acoustic) ;).
Speedo
08-25-2005, 13:51
Nobody is real happy about this because there is still the air of a "Facist" style regulation surrounding this mod policy since stuff that wouldnt really affect stability, such as skins and ACMI's must be submitted with a bunch of application work for approval, which may be questionable at best.

I have to laugh at comments like these. The F4 community and the modders within it have been spoiled since the F4 Dev team died, and they're showing it. With the kind of bickering that goes on, you'd think they were a group of preschoolers instead of adults.

AF is the first version of F4 that's actually been stable for me, and that's all I care about.
LaWMaN
08-28-2005, 01:01
Now, Now, behave.., All work that contributes to the small flight sim community is all good we need to support them :bigsmile: . And if Falcon 4.0: Allied Force brings in new People to the flight sim world the better for all of us, because Allied Force has made the installation a lot easier for the new Guys.
Bard
08-29-2005, 10:33
Nobody is real happy about this because there is still the air of a "Facist" style regulation surrounding this mod policy since stuff that wouldnt really affect stability, such as skins and ACMI's must be submitted with a bunch of application work for approval, which may be questionable at best.

Needless to say, I say my 30 bucks was well spent diverted to a nice Guitar Gig bag for my baby (My Acoustic) ;).

If 'nobody' are some of the modding community then i think you are right.

The user community want two things - stability and simplicity of install, this guarantees that we don't go down the same path that has proven to be a pain in the butt over the past couple of years.