There is a user, trekkie148, on the Sketchfab site who is uploading starship designs from the BC modding community. He or she seems to have a hard time giving proper credit. Some models are credited to the original designers, but some are just labeled as coming from Bridge Commander, implying they are in the game by default. Cleeve had to let trekkie148 know the SoulWolf (Enterprise-F) was his model, and I gave a heads up to WickedZombieDRS that the user had uploaded his Tiburon class model. Trekkie148 has ported some of DJ's ships like the Enterprise-F and the Valiant. While he gives DJ credit for the Enterprise-F, I seem to recall DJ had a policy of not letting others port his ships to other engines and games without his consent. I also see some stuff from Rick Knox, Wiley Coyote (I think the Enterprise J is his), and other modders. Thought you guys should be made aware.
https://sketchfab.com/Trekkie148/models
Thanks for the heads up
I know this was stickied for a reason...
* Master Permissions Thread:http://www.bc-central.net/forums/index.php/topic,2146.0.htmlLooking over that site's inventory, looks like GMunoz made the cut as well.
As far as I know, you can use Rick Knox/Knox1711/P81/Penumonic81's work; as long as credit is given. The other modders you mention have a
"Ask First" policy or a
"Approval before release" policy. I know for a fact Wicked Zombie is very restrictive, in allowing conversions, ports and kitbashes.
Most people making mods are careless and lazy about giving credit. Either by guessing the original Author or not giving a fig, because they are no longer in the modding scene.
Still, NO excuse for not giving credit where it is due.
Topic: Possible use of BC modders work without credit or permission (Read 820 times)