Re: Openttd - mention todo/integration status of OpenGFX in description?

[Albin]

Den Sat, 11 Jun 2016 07:48:59 +0000
skrev Re: Openttd - mention todo/integration status of OpenGFX in
description?:

> On 2016-06-10(10:39:49-0400), Leo Famulari wrote:
> > On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 01:02:18AM +0000, ng0 wrote:  
> > > After installing OpenTTD, the game asks for a download of
> > > OpenGFX (GPL2 licensed) which can be done in application.
> > >
> > > Now this is not the way this is handled usually, and it is
> > > also stated in a comment in the package (games.scm:1926),
> > > should we - even if it is just temporarily - point out that
> > > OpenGFX is not included, or should it just be added and
> > > users will notice through an package update and not a
> > > comment on it?  
> >
> > How do you recommend we point it out?
> >
> > Of course, the best solution is to package OpenGFX.
> >  
> 
> OpenGFX looks rather small, so I'll try to do it soon.
> 
> (description "OpenTTD is a game in which you transport goods and
> passengers by land, water and air.  It is a re-implementation of
> Transport Tycoon Deluxe with many enhancements including multiplayer
> mode, internationalization support, conditional orders and the
> ability to clone, autoreplace and autoupdate vehicles.")
> 
> What about something like:
> 
> (description "OpenTTD is a game in which you transport goods and
> passengers by land, water and air.  It is a re-implementation of
> Transport Tycoon Deluxe with many enhancements including multiplayer
> mode, internationalization support, conditional orders and the
> ability to clone, autoreplace and autoupdate vehicles.  This package
> only includes the base of the game, when you start it you will be
> prompted to download graphics and sounds.")
> 

I believe this would be more correct:

"This package only includes the game engine.  When you start
it you will be prompted to download a graphics set."

But, of course, the best would be to package opengfx.

By the way, the sound effects are not free since only non-commercial
redistribution is permitted.


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Albin