modding etiquette

[ReaperTai]

The way I interpret it (as Reneer said we all have our own opinions) is that:

• if it is just a compatibility patch (no real changes, just makes it work with other mod) and still requires both orig mods, you can post with credit/links to orig mods. (still nice to send a pm to author(s) letting them know in case they do have a issue)
• If it adds/changes content (even if the author is gone/banned) you need permission to post whether it still requires the orig mod or not. (especially if it does not require the orig mod as that is considered a remake)
• The 3rd option is to build it yourself from scratch giving cred to orig as inspiration (example: X author's armor mod is no longer compat and they are banned. DO NOT use their assets, instead make your own version with your own assets and give a shout out to the orig in the description. also state clearly why it is so similar and that is is done from scratch.)

 

Also look at the permission posted in their mod, some say you can do whatever you want, some say ask first, some say no to everything. If they allow in posted perms make sure to include a copy of that line on your mod.

[DeathMotif]

You do not require an author's permission to make a mod using their assets for personal use. You only require their permission when publishing the mod for other's use. This is true regardless of how your mod uses their assets.

 

Edit: you're probably ok if your mod is a compatibility patch between mods. Just make sure to inform the authors of the patch, and give them acknowledgement of their work with your mod.

[stonefisher]

Unfortunately not a compatibility patch per se.

 

It would make their weapons work on my crafting mod. So adding null weapon mods for their gun parts with keyword links to my mod for scripting and adding two recipes for each of their guns.