Re: [Enigma-devel] New graphics

[Tacvek]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jen
To: enigma-devel list
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 4:53 AM
Subject: [Enigma-devel] New graphics


> Hi everyone -

> I'm Jen.  I just recently found Enigma, and since I dabble in graphic 
> design, it wasn't long before I decided
> I had to try and create some new graphics for the game.
>
> [...SNIP...]
>
> When you extract the files, you'll have 3 folders: gfx32, gfx40 and gfx48 
> each with their own fl-leaves.png file inside.
> That was the easiest way to put all 3 sizes in one zip file without 
> renaming them.   Hopefully it goes without saying that you
> should back up your current fl-leaves.png files before letting my files 
> overwrite them, just in case.

Question: how are the smaller images being generated? Are they simply 
downsampled versions of the higher resolution graphics?
(Just curious)

> [...SNIP...]
>
> One more note: any graphics I make for the game are completely original, 
> and I have no problem making
> them freely available to be used in the game.  I have no need to retain any 
> rights to them.  I'm just doing
> this for fun.  So if you need anything from me - a statement or whatever - 
> to ensure that there aren't any
> issues with the game being freeware, just let me know.

The best thing you can do is simply to formally licence the images under a 
GPL-compatible licence.
(To do that is simple, just include such a statement with the graphics 
(perhaps in the email, or as a text file in the zip file)
a statement saying you are doing so).

You could use the GPL itself, but if you are not familar with its terms, it 
may be a confusing licence.
It was intended for computer programs, but can cover other works; however, 
trying to understand what
it would mean in terms of artwork without first understanding what it means 
in terms of a computer program
can be somewhat confusing.

I belive the Expat Licence is a reasonable choice. It basically allows use/ 
modification, sitribution etc.
in any manner and for any purpose, with the sole condition that proper 
attribution be maintained.
The text of the expat licence can be found at:
http://www.jclark.com/xml/copying.txt