[LE] Question about a modders resource

[danya23]

Hello everyone. I have a quick question on what I believe is a modders resource but I'd just like to be sure.

 

I see that in Elianora's mod 'Nakahara' (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/64262/?) that Elianora uses meshes and textures from 'New World Modders Resource' ( http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/52049/?) by Breti. I'm a huge fan of Akaviri styled houses, weapons, armor, etc., and was hoping I'd be able to use his work in a mod of my own. I messaged Breti and asked if I may use the models and textures, but it appears that he has not been online since April of last year and seems to be inactive.

 

My confusion comes from a few different things: for one, the mod is titled 'modders resource' but is in the 'new lands' section of the nexus. He writes in the description 'Each modder can create his own yard, or use my building with the CreationsKit. go very well for hunting or Modder Resorce' so I believe that it is intended to be a modders resource but I am not sure. He also has no permissions set up in the permissions section of the mod.

 

So my question is do I have to ask Breti for permission or can I just use the models and textures as long as credit is given? The mod appears to be a modders resource but for the reasons stated above I'm a little confused about it. The last thing I want to do is use somebodies files without their permission. I did try to message Elianora on the subject but the forums will not let me message them.

 

Thanks for reading!

 

-Danya

[DoctorKaizeld]

it appears he has given it out for public use based on what was stated on his page.

[iXenite]

Since it's cited as a Modders Resource you should be fine. I think the Mod Author was suggesting it can be used as either a resource or as a functional mod. If you publish the mod then be sure to credit them and link to their page. Even if you're wrong and it isn't meant to be used as a Modders Resource I'm sure the title alone is enough to explain away any misunderstanding and you shouldn't get in any big trouble. I doubt they would have named it what they did though if it wasn't meant to be used as a resource to modders though.

[danya23]

it appears he has given it out for public use based on what was stated on his page.

 

Since it's cited as a Modders Resource you should be fine. I think the Mod Author was suggesting it can be used as either a resource or as a functional mod. If you publish the mod then be sure to credit them and link to their page. Even if you're wrong and it isn't meant to be used as a Modders Resource I'm sure the title alone is enough to explain away any misunderstanding and you shouldn't get in any big trouble. I doubt they would have named it what they did though if it wasn't meant to be used as a resource to modders though.

Ok, thank you both! I just want to make sure I stay out of any trouble, thank you for clarification.

[lofgren]

Modders resource doesn't necessarily mean free to redistribute. You might want to run this by an admin. I would not have taken that to mean that you are free to redistribute and the actual permission page does not indicate that.

[agerweb]

I use Newworld embedded in two of my mods (ie you don't have to download newworld to use them). I had several PM conversations with Breti when he was still around and he didn't have any problems with me using this resource in any way I chose as long as credit was given.

 

Of course you could intepret that as he was just referring to me, because I had asked; so its a tricky one.

[danya23]

Modders resource doesn't necessarily mean free to redistribute. You might want to run this by an admin. I would not have taken that to mean that you are free to redistribute and the actual permission page does not indicate that.

The permission page hasn't been edited by him at all, so I don't know if it's a matter of he doesn't want it used without asking or if he never decided to set up permissions. You're still right, I'll try and get into contact with an admin.

 

I use Newworld embedded in two of my mods (ie you don't have to download newworld to use them). I had several PM conversations with Breti when he was still around and he didn't have any problems with me using this resource in any way I chose as long as credit was given.

 

Of course you could intepret that as he was just referring to me, because I had asked; so its a tricky one.

Huh, interesting. Well I think that as long as I give credit I'll be alright. As DaddyDirect said,

 

I doubt they would have named it what they did though if it wasn't meant to be used as a resource to modders though.

Thanks for the response guys.

[lofgren]

 

Modders resource doesn't necessarily mean free to redistribute. You might want to run this by an admin. I would not have taken that to mean that you are free to redistribute and the actual permission page does not indicate that.

The permission page hasn't been edited by him at all, so I don't know if it's a matter of he doesn't want it used without asking or if he never decided to set up permissions. You're still right, I'll try and get into contact with an admin.

 

 

Regardless, the rule on the Nexus is that you need explicit permission. You can't read minds.

[NexusComa]

The words "Modders Resource" says it all ... If you use them words you are giving permission. That said, this permission can be taken as a given for

mods that don't charge any money. If you were to use them in a project asking for money you would have to have more than just the author's word

for your sake ...

[DoctorKaizeld]

 

If you use them words you are giving permission.

not quite. actually there are modders resources that the authors require you ask first before you use them. though based on what is said in the description of the mod it sounds as though the modder intended the file to be considered free to use.

 

 

That said, this permission can be taken as a given for mods that don't charge any money.

money is irrelevent to this topic. either way you dont get free range to something because there is no charge to download it.

 

 

If you were to use them in a project asking for money you would have to have more than just the author's word

for your sake ...

to clarify on this. you need Beths permission (which they will not grant) to charge money.