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zoot, I think it is an easier system if someone with upload access to the codebase, who wants to upload a contributor's work, makes sure to search in the thread to verify that the contributor has signed the waiver before uploading any of their works. Thanks, I now added something very close to this.

Done. (I want to add illustrations later, though.)

In July 2009, 0 A.D. became free, open-source software (FOSS), where "free" means both gratis and, more importantly, "free" as in software and cultural freedom. (Specifically, we, the developers of 0 A.D., have made the code and data of the game available under the GPL license, version 2 or later, and released the art, sound and documentation under CC-BY-SA, version 3.0.) Briefly, this means that we allowed anyone to reuse components of 0 A.D. for any purpose, redistribute them and remix them without having to ask us for permission. They are free to make new games using the 0 A.D. engine, they may create remixes of 0 A.D. music, you name it. We did this, among other reasons, because we believe free, open-source software like 0 A.D. encourages sharing, learning and creativity, and we want to encourage people to remix, mod and tinker with 0 A.D. in the future. --- But there's an important condition that comes with these licenses. The main condition we ask from anyone who wants to make their own works derived from 0 A.D. (or parts of it) is that they release those derivative works only under the same licenses we did, or under similar ones. In other words, let's say you want to take a 3d elephant from 0 A.D. and you want to add a funny hat on its head and show everyone on the internet that you made a funny elephant with a hat. If you do this using an elephant from 0 A.D., you must allow other people to reuse the "elephant with the hat" image as much as they want, to redistribute and to remix it, etc., and even print it on posters and sell them if they want to. If you remix an elephant image from 0 A.D., you cannot legally tell people, "you can't use this 'elephant with hat' image without my permission", or require money for the permission to print it, etc. In this way, the creator of the "elephant" image makes sure that the "elephant and hat" work, the "elephant in a dress" work etc. all remain free cultural works. Nobody can legally rip off 0 A.D. works to make their own proprietary art. Rather, the 0 A.D. artwork and all its derivatives will remain forever free for everyone to share and enjoy. --- For many reasons, it is important that we make sure that everything that is bundled as a part of 0 A.D. is released freely. From the codebase and development tools, through the unit statistics, the artwork, the music score and the sound effects, to the stories of the scenarios and campaigns - Everything must be free (as in "freedom"). We must be very strict about this, or we risk disappointing some people who really want to make sure everything they use is free and trust us to keep tabs on these matters. This helps us maintain effective ways for 0 A.D.'s distribution and our public image. So, if you want us to bundle your art contributions with 0 A.D., we ask you to post in this thread to release your artwork under CC BY-SA 3.0. To do this, please copy-paste the following sentence and post in this thread: Please remember this action is irrevocable - Once you release a work under this license, you can never take it back and say, "I don't allow you to remix this 3d giraffe without asking for my permission". --- Thanks in advance from all of us. Feel free to post in this thread if you have any questions. And may your contribution to free software and culture be everlasting.

Amazing! Well done. I love the composition of the camel shot.

I don't mind, people need to quickly and easily categorize games based on the games they already know. The fact that people consider our project in the same league as AoE is great news IMHO.

I have updated Post #11 based on feedback we got today on IRC regarding Radeon card support (the 7000 series is not good enough, one needs at least 9000).

I think CC-BY-SA, like the game art assets, and like Wikipedia articles, should be fine.

I would like it better without the slogan.

I'm thinking a clean and authentic image is better for an encyclopedic entry.

Upload the new main theme from Omri's soundtrack while you're at it.

Apparently we can only do Google Code-In after successfully mentoring uni students in GSOC:

So happy to finally see 0 A.D. on FPS. I have tried so many times to get them to notice us and never got a response. I don't mind it so much, because both videos clearly had a version number in the title. As long as people can really easily discern that this is older material, I think it can stay as a testament for how far along we've come. --- I sent the author this e-mail:

Closeup details look awesome but ultimately it is pics taken from player's point-of-view that are most useful for PR, because they best reflect the experience the player will have playing 0 A.D. :\ So keep up the great work, Ludo, just you may want to take into account my small comment. Thanks!

No, I don't normally deal with that sort of thing, but if anyone would want to use it, it's a topic worth looking into. If idanwin drew the trade routes and everything then it is definitely legit, so long as he releases the icon under a relevant license (public domain, cc-by or cc-by-sa).

I really enjoyed this one.

Can you link to the page with the original image? Original images created solely by NASA are not protected by copyright, but it is worth making extra sure before thinking about committing.

Perhaps this forum can help you better than ours. Sadly, we are not experts on chicken health. Good luck.

You are free to redistribute the game, but I agree with zoot, it is best to wait a year or so.

Sorry, no, but someone else might.

Yeah, the atmosphere of the Roman general's tent was really nice. (The drawings on the map were made by me!) We had to replace that menu art because it gave all sorts of technical problems. Perhaps someone will make a new version of it someday, and we can use it in addition to the Spartan scene.

No, not yet, we choose only a few days before release.

Thanks for your contribution, Lion.Kanzen! Don't be discouraged but the person in charge of sound (Pureon) has been away for a while because of RL issues, so it may take some time before your work is reviewed. You may want to PM him to make sure he sees it.

Evans Thomas appears twice. Otherwise, great move, well done. I support this idea, many people prefer to remain anonymous online. If they want to be known by their RL name, they can add it later.

Are there still volunteers needed for this task? I can let people know over social media.

Great songs!