menathradiel Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 This is something I have been wondering for a while, about the etiquette of modding a mod. Say that, for example, you find an armour mod that you really like, but the colour is not to your taste - for example, this armour, which I love but wanted a Stormcloak colour theme for. Is it okay to recolour something for your own personal use without seeking permission from the author of the mod? Or should you refrain from doing so unless you ask? I'm not talking about recolours that you intend to make available on nexus, but ones you will use only in your own game. Is there a rule about modding a mod if you only want to change it in your own game, or is it one of those grey areas that has no rule? (A note: I am using this armour as an example. I have recoloured this with Grace Darkling's permission.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoeurConnect Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 As long as you aren't redistributing the result, than they have no say over what you can or cannot do for your own personal use.If you plan to upload the change to the Nexus or anyplace else, you need to ask the mod author for permission before you can upload it. TDLR; No, you don't need to ask for permission if you're just making it for your own use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korodic Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 ^ guy above me is 100% correct. Just grab permission for redistribution and properly credit people on a job well done. In return, the author may even share your version to their audience too, it's beneficial to everyone that way. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menathradiel Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yes, I understand that if you intend to redistribute them you should get permission, but I'm asking about times when you mod a mod just for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoeurConnect Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Yes, I understand that if you intend to redistribute them you should get permission, but I'm asking about times when you mod a mod just for yourself. I don't mean to be an ass, but I answered that question."Just for yourself" is just using it only in your own game, without uploading it to the Nexus, right? As long as you aren't redistributing the result, than they have no say over what you can or cannot do for your own personal use. ...Meaning that you don't have to contact them about it or get permission, unless you change your mind and wind up uploading it. Edited January 25, 2013 by CoeurConnect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menathradiel Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 I don't mean to be an ass, but I answered that question. And no offence, but you have two posts here, both on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korodic Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I don't mean to be an ass, but I answered that question. And no offence, but you have two posts here, both on this thread.True, but I did confirm he was 100% correct. ;) Give him/her some kudos for making a correct, and relevant 1st post. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreenLion Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 ;insert something witty here, and blame Korodic for beating me to it. :tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korodic Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 ;insert something witty here, and blame Korodic for beating me to it. :tongue:I beat people to many things. Death is one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullM88 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 God Maker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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