List of "Permission Free" addons

[f00bar 10]

It would be useful to have a list of adddons that

explicitly provide permission to use their content.

This would make it easier for aspiring addon makers

to find content they know can be used as an

inspiration or base for their new creations.

I use the term "Permission Free" as I don't believe

that OFP addon makers have commonly used any

formal licensing model like Creative Commons or GPL

etc. Please correct me if I'm wrong :)

Also, "Permission Free" does not mean "Credit Free"

Some examples of "Permission Free" addons that I

know of are:

* BIS Models

* Sanctuary's WW4 mod

* Mehanic's vehicles

* MAS AH-64A/D Apache Longbow (1.33)

Currently, I think the only way to find this information is

to parse the readme files of addons to see what the

creator's wishes are regarding content reuse. This can be

time consuming and inconsistent terms are often used

so crawling readme files is not straight-forward.

I think it would be a big time-saver and encourage the

creation of new addons.

***DISCLAIMER***

Time is valuable - both yours and the addon makers that

have come before you. Please take the time to thoroughly

read all licenses, readmes and documentation that accompany

the addon that you wish to use components from. Be aware

of any restrictions on both redistribution AND content reuse.

Unfortunately, if the addon you would like to use does not

come with any documentation or does not explicitly allow for

"Permission Free"/Open Source/Public Domain reuse of assets,

the only way to respect the author's wishes is to contact

them directly and ask permission.

***DISCLAIMER***

Edited April 24, 2011 by f00bar
added disclaimer

[Bielow 10]

You can add Goth Burner Space mod fo00bar ;)

http://forums.bistudio.com/showpost.php?p=1896791&postcount=50

Bielow

[f00bar 10]

Great stuff Bielow - Thanks!

I will list more as I find them...

The following google search on: operationflashpoint.filefront.com

"permission site:operationflashpoint.filefront.com"

Seems to crawl the readme files that are posted in html throughout

the site with varying success.

Some results:

Sanctuary's Animation Replacement -GRAA-

---------------------------------------------------------------

--- IMPORTANT --- IMPORTANT --- IMPORTANT --- IMPORTANT --- IMPORTANT --- IMPORTANT ---

---------------------------------------------------------------

You are totally free to use/modify any of the animations from this pack

-without- having to ask us first, but giving credits is necessary.

You can convert those animations to anything you want, you can use only a part of them, you can mix them, you can rework them etc... without requesting my permission.

To be totally OK with me, Sanctuary, at least a -real work- must be done by an animator wanting to release an animation pack based on this release or the provided backbone animation, not just a "i move the right arm 1/2 pixel left on an animation and i release the animation pack under my name".

Usage of this pack is granted to anyone wanting to use it for anything, star trek movie, marriage or plan for world domination ... no need of asking permission to Sanctuary.

->> As long as this "anyone" will not sell it trying to be the first guy becoming a millionaire by selling a file that is available for free everywhere, i assure you that it will not work.

DMA European Resistance

Permission

==========

You do NOT have the right to modify and re-release these units without obtaining Williec's permission first.

Copyrights

==========

All models included with this release are in mlod format. I chose not to binarize them so that they can be edited, modified, updated etc without people having to ask for the mlod versions. You also do not need to ask permission to edit and release a new addon made from these. I am also including the UV maps for easier texture creation.

There are only 3 things I ask if you create a new addon using these units or parts of these units.

1. You just add a credit line in the readme crediting Williec and DMA

2. If you start a thread in the BIS forum you state right away where the base unit came from.

3. You seriously consider releasing the final release in mlod format as well.

---------- Post added at 01:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:20 PM ----------

kegetys' OFP Addons:

http://www.kegetys.net/ofp/index.php?p=addons

http://www.kegetys.net/ofp/index.php?p=faq

Can I use your addon XXX in our mod?

As long as proper credit is given and your mod is free you

are free to do so. Either keep the PBO file unmodified, or

if you need to modify the addon, change all classnames from

it to avoid problems with the original version.

...

I want to change something from addon XXX and release it, is this ok?

Yes, as long as credit for the original work is given,

the addon is free for download and all classnames are

changed so it wont cause problems with the original version.

Winter Nogojev v1.1

http://kyllikki.tiimipeli.net/downloads/WinterNogojev11.zip

Nogojev v0.5 preview

http://kyllikki.tiimipeli.net/downloads/Nogojev05preview.zip

Russian Weapons Pack v1.1

http://kyllikki.tiimipeli.net/downloads/RussianWeaponsPack11.zip

Smith & Wesson Revolvers Addon v1.0

http://kyllikki.tiimipeli.net/downloads/SWRevolvers10.zip

Kegetys' Editor Addon v1.11

http://www.kegetys.net/ofp/KegetysEditorAddon111.zip

AGS-17 Grenade Launcher addon v1.1

http://www.kegetys.net/ofp/AGS17_11.zip

Unofficial Hawk addon v1.1

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=2465

If you want to distribute this addon on your site, you can

do it as long as you keep it free and include all the original

files in the zip archive unmodified. If you want to modify

this addon and distribute it, state clearly what has been

edited and by who, and also change the pbo filename and

the classnames from the config.cpp to avoid problems.

Edited April 26, 2011 by f00bar
Removed addon

[Bielow 10]

1.Mi8/17 from Ofp pl pack

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=9738

""Mi-8/17 model is open for anybody to modify and re-relase (on the following terms: no commercial use, you must credit us)""

2. Sgt Eversmann's SF Pack

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=10301

3. BWMod Eurofighter Typhoon

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=10038

4. KLA Construction Kit

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=9974

5. RKSL Lockheed Sea Shadow

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=8724

6. Transparent Water

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=8271

7. Bloody Days Mod - BMD and AN12.

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=7902

8. INTERNATIONAL SOLDIER MODEL

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=4304

Bielow

Edited April 19, 2011 by Bielow

[f00bar 10]

Wow :eek: I haven't even heard of some of those before Bielow!

Also:

ARABIA Tadco Farm (split into several .rar files)

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/ARABIA_Tadco_Farm;64364

Readme File:

ARABIA Tadco Farm

by _____

sry had to split into 5 packs to send

1 Pictures

2 Map ARABIA 2 TadcoFarm Silver + 8 missions

3 Map ARABIA TadcoFarm Bronze + 9 missions

4 30 Missions TadcoFarm Bronze CTI Pack1

5 37 Missions TadcoFarm Bronze CTI Pack2

These are 2 big 51km maps representing 45% satallite pictures i found on the net called Tadco Farm and a portion of the Arabian territory

is what started it all with two countrys north and south and you can travel by boat around the edges of map, 70% roads are razed high

i had to dismantle 50% of bridges its very hard to get them spot on and there is one motorway southwest to northeast and all

street lights work. Bronze version chopped as much as i could for CTI and made ai friendly there is also two

mission packs 1 CTI with crcti_0.93_@dll/bwcti@dvd/zscti/mfcti/fdf_cti/gdtcti/75th/@yugo/WEGA/0.7rc1@mf & 1 CTF/CO/D/C&H.

I could spend another 15 months on these maps but enough is enough man.

This is for all the addons i have taken over the years i give back just two.

This is an open source addon: you can use it, abuse it, modify or distribute the way you want without asking me for

permission first.

FEATURES

No addons needed,

29.000 Objects Tadco Farm Silver, 19,000 objects Bronze,

2 Large harbour facilities,

Several large industrial sites,

Large detailed urban areas,

Several large military bases,

4 Airports,

1 motorway,

2 countrys with borders.

Faults

Road overlaping, bridges small probs, press ALT TAB and then return if any probs.

Thanks to James, Leco, Frog & frogs friend.

Enjoy!

=============================================================

DISCLAIMER

Thist is snott an official HIS stuff: binstall and abuse it at your own fisk!!!!!

DMA M202A1 (Like the one used by Arnie in the film "Commando" :) )

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/DMA_M202A1;47624

Readme File:

Dynamic Mission Alliance M202A1 Flash

-------------------------------------

Thank you for downloading this M202A1 "Flash" weapon.

We hope you will enjoy it.

This weapon is released "open source" , it means we provide the MLOD version of the model to everyone so it can be improved , reworked , rextextured, re-config-ed and more without any need of permissions.

Only credits to DMA (TacRod, Honchoblack, Sanctuary) is required.

--------------------------------------------

In the actual state, this weapon is complete and balanced for OFP gameplay

It means it is not "overpowered" or "underpowered" and like its real counterpart is deadly against infantry and static positions , while a lot less against armored vehicles.

It has material lights applied to it too.

The sight is totally functionnal and "zero-ed" for a crouch position of fire.

Each graduation represent 100 real meters in OFP , and so it is possible to be very accurate and efficient with this weapon once you know the distance to your target.

--------------------------------------------

How to use it :

In the editor , when you install this addon, you will find under West/Men a Flash Grenadier unit that carry the M202A1 with its incendiary rockets

If you plan to have another unit to carry the M202A1 , you must put the following in the init line of such unit to benefit of all the effects of the M202A1 (the Flash Grenadier units have those effects "built-in" , so do not need this line)

this addeventhandler ["fired","if ((_this select 1 in [{Throw},{DMAFlashLauncher}])) then {_this exec {\DMA_Flash\burnflash.sqs}}"]

A bonus in this addon : an invisible light that is accessbile from the editor under Empty/Object (its primary use was for the M202A1 effects, but you can use it how you want)

Classes names for editors :

the weapon class name is DMAFlashLauncher

the magazine class name is DMAFlashMag

the light object class name is DMALight

the Flash Grenadier class name is FlashUnitWB

Enjoy,

Sanctuary

credits for one of the sample texture from Marfy tutorial.

Enhanced Configuration Project (ECP 1.085)

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/Enhanced_Configuration_Project;70118

***Some subcomponents require original author's permission before modifying but NOT redistributing or integrating into new mods - see full readme***

The Enhanced Configuration Project (ECP) is an OFP 'modification' that aims to increase the potential of OFP through providing enhanced configuration files and associated scripts that run without any in-mission triggers or code. The ECP provides:

Additional special effects

Improved sound

Realism enhancements

In addition to increasing the enjoyment of the game for individuals, we aim to provide an open-source enhanced configuration for use by all mods.

Note that this document does not include download links or installation instructions. These are available on the ECP page at OFPEC.

Edited April 21, 2011 by f00bar
Removed addons

[f00bar 10]

MERCS retextured addons:

***REMOVED - Please contact addon author for permission before using any content***

Edited April 21, 2011 by f00bar
Removed MERCS addons

[ivosm 11]

The UCS Mercs 1.0 3d soldiers models are unlocked.Anyone know if this models are free to use?

[rellikki 7]

The UCS Mercs 1.0 3d soldiers models are unlocked.Anyone know if this models are free to use?

As one of the creators of the addon: no, you will need to have permission first.

And I think you've misunderstood some of the disclaimers, f00bar. Nowhere on the MERCS addons disclaimers it states that addon makers are allowed to use parts of them for their own projects. It only allows modification for personal purposes only.

[f00bar 10]

Thanks for your reply Rellikki. As you have contributed several

quality addons for OFP I respect your opinion on this matter.

I also have the utmost respect for all of the creative

addon makers who have contributed to making OFP the great

game that it is.

I apologize if I have misled anyone as to the terms of usage of

any addon in this thread, however, I did put the License/Disclaimer

from the readme into a spoiler which states:

License / Disclaimer:
--------------------
You are permitted to install, [b]use and modify this
software for personal entertainment purposes only.[/b]
Any commercial, military or educational use is
forbidden without the authors permission.
[b]You are free to distribute this software as you
wish, as long as it is kept 100% free of charge.[/b]
The authors take no responsibility for any damages
this software may cause. Use it at your own risk.

(Bold in the above is my emphasis)

As I understood this, the License seems to state that

as long as anyone can use/modify the content & distribute

it as long as it is not used for commercial purposes.

Please understand that my intention is not to trample on

the creative rights of addon makers but to compile a

list of explicity open or permissive addons/components.

If you have any suggestions towards achieving this goal,

your input would be highly valued.

Thanks for your time.

"If I have seen further it is only by standing on the shoulders of giants."

Sir Isaac Newton (January 4, 1643 – March 31, 1727)

[rellikki 7]

The bolded lines mean that anyone can modify it for personal uses only. It can be hosted and mirrored anywhere as it is (Not in its modified form). If anyone wants to release his modifications to the public or use any parts of the addon, they should acquire a permission to do so.

So those addons are not exactly "permission free", unless it's specifically stated in the readme that modifications and such are fully allowed, like in the DMA resistance readme: "You also do not need to ask permission to edit and release a new addon made from these."

I would suggest to remove any such addons from your lists that don't have any statement like that. After a quick look, at least the MERCS addons would be like that.

Please understand that my intention is not to trample on the creative rights of addon makers but to compile a list of explicity open or permissive addons/components.

I can understand that and I'm sure it was just a mistake. In fact, I found some pretty useful stuff from your lists myself too, so I appreciate your efforts. Just be fully sure before listing addons here as "permission free".

Edited April 20, 2011 by Rellikki

[f00bar 10]

Thanks for your input Rellikki :).

My intention is to make things easier for addon makers,

so everything listed in this thread should be unquestionably

"Permission Free".

I will remove the MERCS addon posts as you advised.

The search continues...:D

---------- Post added at 08:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:03 PM ----------

Martin's Unofficial Bell 206B (OH58) Helicopter with doors:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=6475

"This model is in MDOL format and can edited by o2.

I give full permission to modifiy this model and use

it as you see fit,please all i ask for is some credit for the model maker.

Thanks martin."

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Operation Flash Point Unofficial Bell 206B (OH58) Helicopter with doors addon

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Version v1.0

For OFP Res v1.90

Side = West

-----------------------

To install this addon:

-----------------------

Copy MTYBelloh58b.pbo to your ADDONS directory.

------

Addon:

------

This is modeled on a Bell206 (oh58) unarmed doors version of the bell jetranger

and found under "west" "Air"

Seats 5, 1 pilot and 4 cargo members.

This model is very heavy on computer power so people with lower end systems

might have some slow down and will see very low detail models.

---------------------

Limitations of use:

---------------------

This model is in MDOL format and can edited by o2.

I give full permission to modifiy this model and use

it as you see fit,please all i ask for is some credit for the model maker.

Thanks martin.

remember that by using this addon you do so at your own risk.

---------------------------------------------------------

by Martin

-----------

E-mail: martinsaddons@yahoo.co.uk

Site URL

-----------

http://www.btinternet.com/~martins.addons/games.html

---------------------------------------------------------

Could be a great vehicle for PMC missions ;)

---------- Post added at 08:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:26 PM ----------

Jacek Dziedzic's MH-47E (Chinook) Special Operations Aircraft:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=5881

Addon made by Jacek Dziedzic

If anythink dont work write me jaca09@interia.pl

MADE IN POLAND

Licenese:

If you want to use my addon in your mod.You can do it.Model is unbinarized so you can make another (better versions).

But don't publicate them on your own name.

MH-47E Special Operations Aircraft

Backgroaund reading

The MH-47E Special Operations Aircraft (SOA) is a derivative of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook. Included with other modifications is a significantly increased fuel capacity with modified main and auxiliary fuel tanks. The aircraft has modified integrated avionics suites and multi-mode radars and is intended to provide adverse-weather infiltration/exfiltration and support to US Military Forces, country teams, other agencies and special activities. The CH-47D Chinook has been specially modified to perform the special operations mission and has been tested in combat. The three versions of the CH-47 in the Army inventory are the CH-47D, the MH-47D, and the MH-47E. The MH-47D and the MH-47E are air refuelable. It provides long-range penetration, medium assault helicopter support to special operations forces. Depending on the version, it can be ferried 1,100 to 2,000 nautical miles unrefueled. During Operation Just Cause, CH-47s conducted H-hour assaults to support other elements who were air-landing SOF to disrupt enemy responses and seize key facilities. During Operation Desert Storm, the CH-47 conducted infiltration and exfiltration of SOF and CSAR of downed pilots. MH-47E testing was limited to the major change to the aircraft which affects vulnerability. In the case of the MH-47E, this was the addition of an 800 gallon Robertson Auxiliary Fuel Tank in the cabin and Boeing designed sponson tanks with expanded capacity and honeycomb shell construction. Analyses conducted during the test planning phase revealed that the largest potential vulnerability was associated with projectiles entering the fuel tanks in the volume above the liquid fuel. Such impacts could ignite the fuel vapors and cause explosions and/or fires with serious consequences. During test planning, USSOCOM decided to add an inerting system to the fuel tanks to avoid such fires/explosions. This will be a lead-the-fleet system that will be available for similar helicopter variants in other fleets as well.

THIS ADDON IS DETICATED SOLDIERS DIED IN IRAQ IN DESERT STORM II.

_

| |

| |

-----------

| RIP |

-----------

| |

| |

| |

| |

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

---------- Post added at 08:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 PM ----------

AKK's [Rifle] Range AddOn Version 3.0

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/Rifle_Range_Addon;39093

"All models are in MLOD format and anyone wishing to change them may do so (like anyone would?).

All I ask is some credit @ least for the idea and initial work."

##################################################################################################################################

####################################### THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ADDON!! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!! ########################################

Range AddOn Version 3.0 by AKK 12/2004

Changes to Version 3.0

1: Changed some addon names as they appear in the editor.

2: New actions added.

a: Pause/continue

b: End Session

c: slow/normal/fast speeds

3: fixed bug that allowed you to shoot the target defilade and score a knockdown.

4: Fixed bug that allowed near hits on the defilade to score a knock down.

***************************************************************************************

All models are in MLOD format and anyone wishing to change them may do so (like anyone would?).

All I ask is some credit @ least for the idea and initial work.

These models are nothing fancy. Consisting of only a couple res lods and the working component lods (except for the pistol).

I did not do any more as these are not fancy schmancy addons meant for big missions.

This addon has not been made "multiplayer" compatible as I do not play on the internet and never write compatible scripts.

All models included are of my design and I did not use any parts from others models.

I did however use some sound FX from JAM as they are well done and I have no sound FX disks.

****************************************************************************************

I designed this to practice targeting/aiming with a mouse.

****************************************************** DESCRIPTION ******************************************************************

In this .Zip file you should have a pbo file named "Qual_Range", and folder named 300_meter_DEMO.Intro which is a mission for the editor.

Put the mission folder in your "\Codemasters\Operation Flashpoint\users\yourname\missions" directory.

You will find the mission in desert island under the folder name.

Put the "Qual_range.pbo" in your addons (or mod) folder and your ready.

*********************************************************** The Rifle Range **********************************************************

This is based very closely on A2 ranges I have qualified on at variouse posts.

You will be targeting seven targets in front of you.

Shooting from the kneeling/standing position(first round) then the prone position(second round).

There will be 40 targets lifted in all with a 10 second break after the first round (20 targets).

The target distances from the firing line are 50m, 100m, 150m, 175m, 200m, 250m, 300m.

For each knocked down target 1 point will be awarded, allowing for a possible total of 40.

At the end of the exercise you will be given statistical information about your performance as well a marksmanship rating (see below).

There are some diferences between this and a real A2 range such as the absence of the "fox hole".

But there was no reason for a fox hole as you can't steady your aim against objects in OFP.

I also think the ARMY uses 8 or 10 targets (though I cant quite remember, all I did was shoot'em not count'em).

I did 7 to eliminate clutter in the lane.

************************************************************* RATINGS ******************************************************************

There are four qualification levels.

BOLO: 22 or less targets. You failed!

3rd: "Marksman" 23-27 targets out of 40

2nd: "Sharp Shooter" 28-35 out of 40

1st: "Expert" 36 or greater

********************************************************** ADDONS INCLUDED ************************************************************

This addon adds a new class named "The Range"

_____________________________________________

WEAPONS: AMMO:

Range_M16A2 Range_20mag

UNITS:

Range_soldier

OBJECTS: ANIMATION:

lane_marker NONE

target_defilade NONE (NOT AVAILABLE IN THE EDITOR)

popup_manual target_hit { zero = up/one = down}

popup_Auto target_hit { zero = up/one = down}

popup_no_def Same as above

300_meter NONE

Range_box NONE

GLOBAL VARIABLES:

noRsplash (deactivates rifle splash screen)

noRintro (deactivates Rifle intro)

______________________________________________

The items listed In the editor

----------------------------------------------------------RIFLE RANGE STUFF

Lane marker == Just a dark pole with a red top for marking lanes. Nothing special here!

Vehicle class: "lane_marker"

Manual Target No Defilade == This is a manualy set target with no mound/defilade (see below for animation actions)

Vehicle class: "popup_no_def"

Manual target with defilade == This is a target that must be manualy set to go up or down from in the editor or in a script(see 300_meter.sqs).

The "(no EH)" only identifies that it has no event handler in its vehicle class unlike the auto target.

Example: Mytarget animate ["target_hit",0], mytarget is the name of the target to animate.

The zero after "target_hit" is the "up" position. IE: Mytarget animate ["target_hit",1] would be down.

See the scripts provided in the .pbo for more information.

"target_hit" is the only model animation for these targets.

Vehicle class: "popup_manual"

Auto pop up target == This as it says is an auto target. Once it is hit the target goes down.

From there it will wait randomly from zero to 5 seconds to reset back to the "up" position.

for further information see the "hit.sqs" provided.

Vehicle class: "popup_Auto"

Target_Defilade ==This is the target burm. This is not in the editor and must be "created" with either the "CamCreate" or "CreateVehicle" command

Please see the Official command reference for correct usage of these commands.

Vehicle class: "target_defilade"

300 meter range == This is all you need to place in the editor for rifle qualification.

Just place this facing a fairly level piece of ground at least 300 meters long.

Once in the mission the targets will be placed automaticly from a script that runs at mission startup.

To begin the range walk up on top of the firing position and you can begin through your action menue.

It will prompt you itself with further instructions and information

This has a "splash" intro with sound.

To skip this place "noRsplash = true" in the init field of this object

This also has an explanitory intro almost verbatum to the "The RIFLE RANGE" above

To skip this place "noRintro = true" in this objects init field.

Vehicle class: "300_meter"

Range Ammo Box == This is just an ammo box that holds 50 "Range_20mag's" for use with lots of range shooting.

Vehicle class: "Range_box"

Range Soldier == This is Just a plain BIS soldier armed with an M16a2 and two magazines.

Vehicle class: "Range_Soldier"

--------------------------------------------------------------- WEAPONS

"Range_M16A2" == This is an M16a2 capable of only "Semi Auto" fire.

Weapon class: "Range_M16A2"

Magazines: "Range_20mag"

******************************************************* RIFLE RANGE NOTES ***************************************************************

Once the Statistics have been displayed the range will be ready to be re-played.

Like @ the real A2 range you will hear an air discharge coming from the targets just prior to bieng lifted.

Again like the real range the targets are not random every time. They have a set sequence.

***************************************************** KNOWN BUGS **********************************************************************

One bug in this version of the "Rifle Range" is that due to a global variable activation for the controll script,

with more than one "300 meter range" placed the global variable used starts all the other ranges.

This may be fixed later but for now only one range at a time may(or should) be placed on the map.

Though I doubt this would work with more than one like it is and I don't think this would be the most multi player compatible addon.

***************************************************** DISCLAIMER ********************************************************************

If you don't like this addon then stick it in (or up) your trash can!

This is more than likely a final release.

---------- Post added at 09:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 PM ----------

Andersson's Backpack addon is open source according to the readme:

"So by this I let you use it however you want to.

Work with it, use it in your releases (developed or not) or misuse it in any way.

Go ahead, you dont even have to add me in your readme or anything.

But I have to admitt that it would be nice to have my name somewhere but I dont think this addon will put me in the hall of fame..."

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=5173

(Smilies edited from readme)

First: excuse my english..

I needed a backpack in alot of missions that I made and this week have been really boring

so I took some time to think and see if I could solve the backpack problem.

I knew that I couldnt solve it in a good way but all I needed was something that worked for me

so this is what I made:

I made a backpack-addon and a crate-addon (learned to use O2! Its fun).

When you pick up the backpack (secondary weapon) the crate that is assigned to that backpack

is moved to pos [0,0,-10]. When you drop the backpack the crate are moved to the unit that dropped

the backpack but are placed 1 meter below the ground so its invisible. The name of the crate is backpack

so you can put weapons and ammo to the "backpack".

Maybe its not so beautiful but it works for me.

You can carry 4 weapons and 20 magazines in the "backpack".

There is a mission also where you can see how it works. Btw, it takes some time before you can pick

up the backpacks. Thats because they are created on the table ("secondaryweaponholder") and its not the

addon that causes that delay!

The ugly part:

My scripting skills are limited so that is very basic. I know that it can be done much better.

All affected units runs 10 scripts...

But they are started at intervalls and then paused so they are not running atleast.

You start all scripts by placing a trigger that covers all units and is triggered once by anybody

and put this in the "on activation": "[_x] exec ""\ANDY_backpack\script\backpack.sqs"""

I made 10(!) backpacks...

ANDY_backpack_1, ANDY_backpack_2... ANDY_backpack_10

That is limiting the backpacks in one mission to 10 but it was a quick solution from me to

keep the backpack-cargo to different backpacks. Thats because I use the "hasweapon" command.

That way the script know where to send the crate with the right cargo.

Take a look at it if this make no sense.

You must place a "backpack"-crate (you´ll find it in "empty/ammo") for every backpack that you will use

in the mission AND you´ll have to name the crate to "bpcrate_1" for "ANDY_backpack_1", "bpcrate_2"

for "ANDY_backpack_2" and so on.

Different issues I cant(?) do anything about.

Ex, when you drop the crate it takes some seconds until you can take or put anything to

the backpack. (But I tell myself its because of all the stuff in the backpack and a bad zipper!

The backpack hangs ugly in some moves.

One thing made me happy though!! When you go prone the backpack "falls" to the left and it looks

like you only have it by the left strap; That is the way to do it in real life!!

But lets continue with the ugly....

You can put a backpack into another backpack. Thats not unreal but when both backpacks are full

it is! You can put 4 fully loaded backpacks into one.... Hmmm... Dont know what to do about that.

Maybe there is a way to stop that. I dont know...

The textures are made with my digi-cam and my t-shirt so they are what they are...

I dont like that the "ugly part" are the biggest part of this readme...

I made this for my own gameplay but if it anyone wants to use it here it is.

If anyone wants to develop it go ahead, all my work related to this are in the "ANDY-backpack" folder

(everything is made by me, I used the BAS-satcom config as help).

Maybe you just let it go to the Recycle bin? I dont care

So by this I let you use it however you want to.

Work with it, use it in your releases (developed or not) or misuse it in any way.

Go ahead, you dont even have to add me in your readme or anything.

But I have to admitt that it would be nice to have my name somewhere but I dont think this addon

will put me in the hall of fame...

Andersson

Please e-mail me if you improve it or have something better: andersson_jon@yahoo.com

Thanx for feedback Laurent!!

---------- Post added at 09:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:27 PM ----------

Sole's CV-22 Osprey beta is Permission Free/Open Source:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=7280

As discussed in this thread:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=116081

http://forums.bistudio.com/showpost.php?p=671381&postcount=92

"I've been getting this question a lot lately.

Anyone is free to edit/mod/fix the Osprey and release it. As long as some form of credit is given."

Edited April 21, 2011 by f00bar
Updated text

[f00bar 10]

According to this post:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showpost.php?p=578497&postcount=2

SelectThis' SEB UH-1H Special Operations Helicopter (version 1) is

in the public domain.

"The black Spec Op UH-1H is basically public domain,
people are welcome to edit it as long as any releases do not
conflict with the originals. It's in mlod format so it very easy
for people to edit it. 

The nam-pack hueys are not for editing. 

Note: some lighting issues need to be fixed on it as well (sharp edges etc)

SelectThis"

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=2507

[f00bar 10]

***Removed CounterStrike guns for OFP addon due to copyright issues***

Edited April 24, 2011 by f00bar
Removed addon

[rellikki 7]

Martin's Unofficial Bell 206B (OH58) Helicopter with doors

Working link: ftp://ftp.ofpr.info/ofpd/unofaddons2/oh58_doors.rar

[f00bar 10]

Thanks for the working link, Rellikki.

CAPT MOORE's (aka Adammo) "version 2 of the UH1 choppers":

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=2524

filename: CaptMooreMod4a.zip

Please have fun with this addon.  And please don't ask
to make you a vehicle :)

You are welcome to use this chopper in your MODs and include
it in your release mods as well.

If you change anything with this chopper please rename the PBO
file name to something
else and the vehicle name to something else.

10/18/02 CaptMooreMod4a.zip This is version 2 of the

UH1 choppers

VERSION:

2222222222

2222222222

22

22

22

22

22222222222

22222222222

CAPT MOORE aka Adammo www.101st.org

[This Mod should work with version 1.46 and up which includes 1.75 and 1.85+]

PLACE all of the PBO files in your upper ADDON directory not in the RES addon directory

If you do not have an addons directory goto your "OperationFlashpoint" directory and

under neither this directory create a directory called "Addons" (of course without the quotes)

Then place the file into this directory.

Hello all..

I love the huey choppers so I decided to make some myself..

I have created a hog and a slick chopper.. one is the gunship the other is

a medivac. The medic chopper does not have the ability to heal.. only transport

injured players out of the battle and to a MASH (hospital) unit.

The files are:

uh1v1.pbo = the gunship C variant

uh1v1med.pbo = a converted medivac unit

------

known bugs and issues:

No bugs, thanks to the awesome support Bi Studio give us.

Please have fun with this addon. And please don't ask to make

you a vehicle :)

You are welcome to use this chopper in your MODs and include

it in your release mods as well.

If you change anything with this chopper please rename the

PBO file name to something

else and the vehicle name to something else.

----

Special thanks to:

Wayne Chen: for use of peices from the SpecOPS uh1 chopper.

Without these valuable peices I would have had to re-create it..

plus he did such an awesome job. Thank

you again Wayne and your Team that helped on it.

Marcel Pleyster and WWII team, I used their awesome stretchers

from their addon jeep addon.

They fit perfectly in the back of the medivac chopper.. nice

work Marcel.

Vit: For his inspiration.

Miles Teg: Who did a great job at beta testing, and pointing out items that needed to be fixed.

Ben Sands : Who did a great job in making sure that version 2 went out as perfect as possible

Everyone at Bi Studios, who deployed the binarize, which allowed this chopper to be played

by version 1.46 above.. and all of their valuable help and knowledge on getting me

though some tough bugs.

------------

Thanks and have fun,

Capt Moore

www.101st.org

[f00bar 10]

Wildebeest's (WBT) Thompson 1928 - "The Chicago Typewriter" v1.1

.45 ACP SMG:

Feel free to include this addon in any weapon pack or mod 
or configure and change it as you wish. You don't need to 
give me credit for it, though it would be nice. Enjoy!

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=9374

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>> Thompson 1928 - "The Chicago Typewriter" v1.1 >>

>> By Wildebeest (WBT) >>

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

******************************************************

Contact Info:

******************************************************

E-mail: karlengback@hotmail.com

MSN: karlengback@hotmail.com

ICQ: 174204625

******************************************************

Trivia Thompson Submachine Gun:

******************************************************

Brief History:

Originally designed for use in the trenches of WWI, the

Thompson, or 'Tommy Gun', became popular among American

gangsters in the 1920-30s. The 'Tommy Gun', literally,

made the '20s roar. Possessing tremendous firepower, the

Thompson submachine gun was an effective weapon. The

Thompson was used by gangsters, such as John Dillinger,

Al Capone and Baby Face Nelson.

______________________________________________________

Thompson 1928 Specs:

Manufacturer: Auto-Ordnance & Savage

Caliber: .45 ACP

Rate of fire: 700 Rounds per minute

Barrel: 10 1/2", Finned & threaded

Weight: 11 1/2 lbs.

Length: 34 1/2" overall

Sight: Blade front, open rear adjustable

Stock: Walnut detachable stock and vertical foregrip

Magazine: 20, 30 Shot stick; 10, 39, 50, 100 Drum mag

******************************************************

General Info:

******************************************************

Required game version: OFP - Resistance v1.85

Other add-ons required: None

******************************************************

Installation Instructions:

******************************************************

There are two ways of installing this add-on:

#1

I would recommend you to go by the first solution:

Put the file 'wbt_tommy.pbo' that comes with this zip

file in a mod folder.

This is how you do it:

Copy and paste the link below to your web browser and

click on the link "Using mod folders to organize addons"

that is highlighted in yellow.

Now, download 'modfolders_in_ofp.zip' that you see there

and read about how to store add-ons in mod folders. When

done, see the section 'Weapon Info' below.

http://www.ofpec.com/editors/browse.php?browseon=&browsewhat=-1&catselected=-1_-1&catagory=-1&subcategory=-1_-1&numreturn=25&displayformat=0&ofpv=1&searchwhat=1&searchlevel=0&searchwhat=1&searchopts=&searchstring=organize&x=0&y=0

#2

This is the easiest solution but it's not recommended:

Simply put 'wbt_tommy.pbo' in your

"operationflashpoint\res\addons\" folder. When done,

see the section 'Weapon Info' below.

******************************************************

Weapon Info:

******************************************************

Weapon name: Wbt_Tommy

Magazine name: Wbt_TommyDrumMag

______________________________________________________

*NOTE!*

I have not included a soldier carrying the weapon in

this add-on. You need to add the weapon and ammo yourself

by putting the following line in the 'init field' of a

unit in the Mission Editor:

removeallweapons this ; this addmagazine "Wbt_TommyDrumMag" ; this addweapon "Wbt_Tommy"

This adds one magazine to the unit. If you want more

than one you simply dublicate this line:

; this addmagazine "Wbt_TommyDrumMag"

******************************************************

Addon Features:

******************************************************

The Thompson features custom sounds, custom magazine

model for dropping, custom iron sight, custom gear

pictures.

******************************************************

Known Bugs:

******************************************************

None at the moment.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Disclaimer Statement!

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I take no responsibility for any damage this add-on might

cause to your system. Please note that neither BIS nor

Codemasters take any responsibility, since this is an

unofficial add-on. Use it at your own risk!

Feel free to include this addon in any weapon pack or mod

or configure and change it as you wish. You don't need to

give me credit for it, though it would be nice. Enjoy!

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

---------- Post added at 07:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:37 PM ----------

According to this thread:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=71064&highlight=template

vektorboson has released a lot of his unfinished addons

under a "do what you want"-license:

"I'm starting to get my unfinished stuff out, hoping
it is useful to someone. Everything made exclusively by me
(or based on BIS-stuff) will fall under a "do what you want"-license".
I hope I can release as much as possible."

Some of vektorboson's work includes:

*Runway and Taxiway addon

*Flashpoint Germany US Army vehicles:

Contains

- IP M1 Abrams

- M113A2, M113A2 Ambulance, M163 Vulcan

- Chaparral

*Object pack

*IP M1 extra textures (MERDC-Summer and Olive Drab)

*debugging console Update

*Billboard template addon

---------- Post added at 08:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:49 PM ----------

*** BTR-60 by Norsu, MikkoV & AKM74 ***

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=5677

***Disclaimer***

If you want to distribute this addon on your site, you can

do it as long as you keep it free and include all the original

files in the zip archive unmodified. If you want to modify

this addon and distribute it, state clearly what has been

edited and by who, and also change the pbo filename and

the classnames from the config.cpp to avoid problems.

Readme:

22.8.2003

*** BTR-60 by Norsu, MikkoV & AKM74 ***

--------------------------------------------

This addon adds the BTR-60 armored personnel carrier for both East and Resistance.

East - Armored - BTR-60

Resistance - Armored - BTR-60 (Resistance)

--------------------------------------------

BTR-60 is armed with 7.62mm PKT and 14.5mm KPVT machine guns. New weapon classes are:

NOR_BTR60_PKT

NOR_BTR60_KPVT

Magazine names are both same as weapon names.

--------------------------------------------

Credits:

Norsu - outer model textures, Oxygen work

MikkoV - outer model

AKM74 - original interior model & textures (modified by Norsu)

The original interior is from AKM74's BTR-80 addon, but it's heavily modified to make it

look like an BTR-60 interior.

Sounds are from AKM74's Russian APC pack

--------------------------------------------

This addon does not need any other addons to work!

--------------------------------------------

***Disclaimer***

If you want to distribute this addon on your site, you can

do it as long as you keep it free and include all the original

files in the zip archive unmodified. If you want to modify

this addon and distribute it, state clearly what has been

edited and by who, and also change the pbo filename and

the classnames from the config.cpp to avoid problems.

Remember that if something bad happens because of

this addon, do not blaim the authors for it, and

especially do not blaim BIS or Codemasters because

this is an UNOFFICIAL addon and BIS or CM has nothing

to do with it.

--------------------------------------------

---------- Post added at 08:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:51 PM ----------

Offtime's OFPL BRDM-2 Destroyed & Soviet Version

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=9316

4. You are free to modify enclosed files and you can take parts of these files for creating new OFP content under the following conditions:

- Remember to distribute files with proper txt file wich will contain information about original authors, "Credits" part that is.

- All content created using parts of those files must be released under this licence (OFF licence).

- All derivated content must be OFPEC tag compatibile, meaning it cannot replace original addons.

OFF license:

OFF license:

This license grantes you personal and non-exclusive permission to use and modify any content (ie. addons, missions, scripts, 3d models and textures) accompanied with this license. The following rules apply:

1. Content under this license must be distributed completly free of charge.

2. Commercial or institutional use (including, but not limited to training purposes) is prohibited without explicit permission from the authors.

3. Content can be used only for modding and playng "Operation Flashpoint", "VBS1", "Armed Assault" by Bohemia Interactive Studios.

4. You are free to modify enclosed files and you can take parts of these files for creating new OFP content under the following conditions:

- Remember to distribute files with proper txt file wich will contain information about original authors, "Credits" part that is.

- All content created using parts of those files must be released under this licence (OFF licence).

- All derivated content must be OFPEC tag compatibile, meaning it cannot replace original addons.

Content distributed under this licence was created using freeware tools by BIS (Bohemia Interactive Studios). It must remain freeware and can't be released for other purposes than playng BIS games.

In case of any dammage or data corruption coused by those files, you can't blame BIS, Codemasters, OFPL team or other people/companies related to those files. You are downloading the content at your own risk.

---------- Post added at 09:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:57 PM ----------

VLRA Addon by EPERVIER (french addonmaker)

It's a collection of modern French wheeled vehicles.

Filename: VLRA.rar

Can't find it on ofp.gamepark.cz or

operationflashpoint.filefront.com, but I uploaded it here:

http://bit.ly/fRL8ZE

From the very brief readme.doc file inside the archive:

VLRA Addon by EPERVIER (french addonmaker)

New Vehicles -> WEST

It's a Alpha version of this addon, if someone could finish it...

Please notify me if you know that this addon requires the

author's permission to modify it.

Edited April 23, 2011 by f00bar
added VLRA addon archive name

[sanctuary 19]

You have Operation Gulf War Crisis Public that has several interesting beta models :

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=8101&newlang=eng

Operation Gulf War Crisis has released a beta of their mod, as the team has fallen apart and will no longer continue work on it. There are many bugs still, as this is a beta! Anyone can take the models from this pack and edit them for release. Just credit the original authors first (OPGWC team).

[f00bar 10]

Nice one Sanctuary :)

Generic OPFOR Pack v0.31 PUBLIC BETA

Textures & Models: newiy

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=7592

From the readme:

"All models are unbinarized and can be modified for personal use. If you have any inquiries, please contact newiy by PM on the official forums.

Enjoy!"

---------- Post added at 03:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:20 PM ----------

M70AB2 P3D MOD & [sV]Soldier addon by FlipeR:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=589

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Note to other Addon makers: Feel free to use the model and code, just give me credit :)

---------- Post added at 03:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:05 PM ----------

Grumman J2F beta by alloisi:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=9590

alloisi released a beat version of his very beautifull

Grumman j2f in the BIS Forums. If you visit his website you

can also download the p3d model, the 3sdmax model and the

textures for free use.

Alloisi's site appears to be down but there are several P3D

downloads available through the Internet Archive's wayback

machine.

WaybackMachine archive link:

http://replay.web.archive.org/20050316102514/http://www.syscom.bz.it/ofp/

Addons available:

*WWII Soldier Head

*M3-Flack

*BMW R 75

*Tiger I

*Scenery (walls & grass)

This work should probably be permanently archived, just in case...

---------- Post added at 03:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:21 PM ----------

NOD & GDI Harvester by Stu:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=9416

Note, tho's Harvester aren't 100% finished but i've not the time or interest in finishing them,

so if anyone wants to finish them or use them in anyway feel free to do so.

---------- Post added at 04:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:53 PM ----------

NZXSHADOWS' AH1-W SuperCobra:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=5906

NOTES:

This is just an early beta of the AH-1W,There is still alot of work that needs

to be done,But I thought that I would release this anyway.

You'll notice that the regular BIS cockpit is used,The real cockpit is still

in the works,Some textures are not applied on the exterior,

But like I said this is a very early beta,I wouldnt even call it a beta,

More like Junk,If you feel the need to modify something please go right ahead.

I leaft the .p3d in MLOD format for your editing needs.

But be carefull dont release it,Or atleast not until

March,25,2004,Which will be the deadline for my AH-1W pack,So after that date

you can release your own AH-1W.

And yes We will have are own new pilots to fly these.Anyways,enjoy.

---------- Post added at 04:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:02 PM ----------

Lt.Shikilla's unfinished mortar model (M252 81mm) - P3D:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=8028

Lt.Shikilla has emailed us regarding her

unfinished mortar model (M252 81mm), which was

originally planned for the Bloody Days Mod.

The mortar, overall is 70% finished, but it needs

textures and config. The model is done as close to

actual specs as possible. Lt.Shikilla is looking for a

good home for it, someone to finish it. If you have

any questions or comments you can email her at

the address above (the link).

---------- Post added at 05:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:20 PM ----------

XPETIT's Terminator Addons are Permission Free.

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=9017

All this addOns are free, and you can use or modify them like

you want. I'm sure lot of bodies could do better from this

addOns.

Author's homepage:

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/xavier.petit

Google Translated from French:

http://translate.google.ca/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fxavier.petit.pagesperso-orange.fr%2F

---------- Post added at 05:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:06 PM ----------

Hooahman's Sig 552 Assault Rifle v1.0:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=7608

From the readme:

Known Bugs: - Shadow LOD does not work

- Bullet has no trajectory drop or whatever it is called

Notes: If anyone wants to edit this model in anyway or fix any

of the bugs, I give you full permission to do so and release the

gun with proper credits.

---------- Post added at 06:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:21 PM ----------

Sigma-6 Frigate and Cargo Ship (unfinished) - Released to community:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=7179

The best thing to do, for my part, is to entrust the finishing

of it to the community...to let people know they can do anything

they want to it...

---------- Post added at 06:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:25 PM ----------

PhilCommando Barbarian BETA released:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=9269

This beta addon, which aint the best and could

do with lots more refinement, is done in support for other

addon makers attempting ancient warfare simulations.

Free to use it as a base model or open it up to see how

it works if one thinks its good enuff. Have fun and Good

luck!

[max power 21]

Be careful how you read an interpret the licenses.

CounterStrike guns for OFP addon:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=3025

"In no way are thease guns meant to make OFP like counter strike they are intended to bring the guns of couter strike

into OFP. Thease guns use the sounds from cs so feel free to use them in your own addons."

In no way are thease guns meant to make OFP like counter strike they are intended to bring the guns of couter strike

into OFP. Thease guns use the sounds from cs so feel free to use them in your own addons. thanks to whoever made the mauser

it is a truely great addon and my addons use its reload sound.

Zaitsev

SigCommando

This is a m21 that has been changed to be less powerful and acrate but more fast firing and has 30 rounds to a clip.

HnK

This is a MP5 that has been unsilanced and made less powerfull but more fast firing but slower bullets

M249

This is a m60 that is more fast firing and more acrate when standing up

AWP

A m21 with faster bullets and instant kill bullets

AK47

Fires only in auto and is faser but less powerfull

UZI

this is an AK74SU that fires very quickly and inacratly and is less power full

FNP90

a XM made to fire faster and less acrate with 50 Bullets.

All guns have been changed to fire only in full auto ENJOY

Ok the aa thing is a laugth thanks to the maker of the javlin. you need the javlin file to run the aa file properly

For instance, the sound effects are from counter strike. I don't know what valve thinks about using the sound effects but I don't think it's fair to assume that you should even be distributing this mod with these sound files. If the sound files are copyrighted by valve, the license this addon is released under is void, and all content is copyrighted by its original owners.

Great stuff Bielow - Thanks!

I will list more as I find them...

The following google search on: operationflashpoint.filefront.com

"permission site:operationflashpoint.filefront.com"

Seems to crawl the readme files that are posted in html throughout

the site with varying success.

Just a heads up, I wanted to clearly state that some of the licenses here preclude derivative works.

Ebud's Tonali Special Forces Redux (2.0)

6. DISTRIBUTING GAME CONTENT CREATED WITH THE ADDON

===================================================

Please note that you do NOT require permission from BAS to distribute game content (e.g. missions) created with the BAS TSF and/or BAS BTR-T addons, although BAS does ask that you credit the addon(s) in any release documentation.

This license states that you can distribute them without permission- NOT that you can modify the content.

DMA European Resistance

Permission

==========

You do NOT have the right to modify and re-release these units without obtaining Williec's permission first.

Copyrights

==========

All models included with this release are in mlod format. I chose not to binarize them so that they can be edited, modified, updated etc without people having to ask for the mlod versions. You also do not need to ask permission to edit and release a new addon made from these. I am also including the UV maps for easier texture creation.

There are only 3 things I ask if you create a new addon using these units or parts of these units.

1. You just add a credit line in the readme crediting Williec and DMA

2. If you start a thread in the BIS forum you state right away where the base unit came from.

3. You seriously consider releasing the final release in mlod format as well.

And, of course, this license is clear about what you can't do.

Many of these licenses include restrictions. Of course, you can only lead a horse to water, and the thread title certainly doesn't imply 'restrictions free' addons, but I wonder if it would be helpful to the original authors if you emphasized the restrictions where they exist.

Edited April 23, 2011 by Max Power

[f00bar 10]

Hi Max Power, thanks for the advice and taking

the time to update the thread.

I think the most responsible thing for me to do is

remove any post that is flagged in which I have

misinterpreted the author's intentions for permission

free reuse of assets.

In the case of the CounterStrike Weapons, I presumed

that the public existence of the addon in the community

for an extended period of time had established it's

validity. Since it is commonly available I presumed that it

met the community's standard of fair use of content.

Do you think that I should add a disclaimer to the first post

which encourages users to read the original author's readme

& contact them (if possible) to be absolutely sure before

reusing assets?

---------- Post added at 09:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:57 PM ----------

Ballistic Addon Studios (BAS) Infantry Kit:

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=6383

4. TERMS OF USE

===============

The BAS Infantry Kit (hereafter 'Software') contains sample models and textures to be used in conjunction with O2Light to create custom models for the PC CD-ROM game "Operation Flashpoint" (hereafter 'OFP'). To use the Software you must agree to the following conditions of use:

1. Ballistic Addon Studios (hereafter 'BAS') grants to you a personal, nonexclusive license to open and modify the Software for the purpose of designing, developing, testing, and distributing non-commercial game content for OFP.

2. The commercial exploitation of any game content created using the Software is expressly prohibited.

3. Reverse-engineering, or other conversion of the Software for use with any game except OFP is expressly prohibited.

4. The Software may only be re-distributed in its entirety, complete with this "ReadMe" document.

...

6. DISTRIBUTING UNITS CREATED WITH THE KIT

==========================================

Please note that you do NOT require permission from BAS to distribute units created with the BAS Infantry Kit, although BAS does ask that you credit the kit in any release documentation.

[max power 21]

With all due respect to Zaitsev, he may have been ignorant of the law, ownership conventions, or copyright considerations, or possibly felt that it wasn't a big deal regardless. It was a different time then. This thread seems to be all about fostering derivative works within moral limits and the demands of the /new/ community, whatever that means. It is my opinion that we should definitely be tipping our hat to the advancement the community has made in the awareness of the rights of people, whoever they are.

I think you suggestion for a disclaimer is a good one. It at least takes the responsibility out of your own hands, and no one can claim that you recommended any course of action.

[f00bar 10]

I have added a disclaimer (to the best of my ability)

to the first post. I tried not to make it too verbose

so it will encourage people to read it.

As far as I am aware, there is no "Orphaned Projects"

thread for OFP like there is for A2/OA/CO. This would

have been a great resource over the years to hand

off any abandoned or orphaned projects to the community

at large. Another possibility would have been to hand

creative assets over to BIS so they could hold content in

escrow so no addon maker's time would be wasted.

Not that there is a shortage of user made content for OFP :)

but are you aware of any repository of closed or abandoned

OFP projects?

[max power 21]

I'm not aware of any. I think that repository idea is actually very new. I'm not aware of anything like it before that one. This thread, as you find addons with permissive licenses from OFP, will be the closest thing.

I don't believe it was common in OFP to abandon a project because the timeline between start and finish was much shorter because the simpler technology demanded less from the addon maker. Also, what qualified as 'a good addon' was somewhat more of a fluid thing.

[f00bar 10]

CJ's BattleshipsBETAcj - Some 1900's Battleships,

and Ghost ships:

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/BattleshipsBetacj;117347

MEMO

Made by CJ, please feel free to edit or do whatever you want with them, have fun!

These addons go well with the other space addons already out there,

and the details are truly much better on these and still do fine ingame.

---------- Post added at 12:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:47 PM ----------

CJ's cjConnieTNG - Basically TNG era Original Constitution

Class Upgraded Also included are Modified Connie style cruisers

And XI Truman Class Starship (Two Nacelle, Two Eng. hulls)

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/cjConnieTNG;114571

MEMO

Made by CJ, please feel free to edit or do whatever you want with them, have fun!

These addons go well with the other space addons already out there.

---------- Post added at 12:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:58 PM ----------

CJ's cjConnieTNGV2 - New texture white hull style TNG era Original

Constitution Class Upgraded:

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/cjconnieTNGV2;115713

MEMO

Made by CJ, please feel free to edit or do whatever you want with them, have fun!

These addons go well with the other space addons already out there,

and the details are truly much better on these and still do fine ingame.

---------- Post added at 01:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 PM ----------

CJ's jconnietngV3 (FINAL) - A revision plus additions

to my original ship packs tng and tngV2 by CJ:

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/cjconnietngV3;118677

F21ST - Connie TNG/ mkii -requires cj_ftex, main texture addon

(west side) (default crew for pilot)

F21STAS - USS Vulpecula NCC-90603 requires cj_ftex, main texture addon

and USS Formalhaut NCC-91804

(west side) (default crew for pilot)

F21STOS - White hull TNG Connies -requires cj_ftex, main texture addon

info on hull - Vulpecula and Galapagos (names)

(west side) (default crew for pilot)

F22ST - Connie TNG mkiii - mkvii -requires cj_ftex, main texture addon

(west side) (default crew for pilot)

F22STOS - USS Ursa Major NCC-90609 requires cj_ftex, main texture addon

Constitution (Aft Bank)

also SF (te) - Constitution (Aft Bank)

(resistence side) (default crew for pilot)

and TE Connie (Aft Bank)

(east side) (default crew for pilot)

F14STK/G4STXIR - no change requires cj_ftex, main texture addon

(west side) F14STK(default crew for pilot)

(resistence side) G4STXIR(l2drd crew for pilot)

l2drd (droid addon is included)

ALL ABOVE ADDON'S UNITS are found under AIR

MEMO

Made by CJ, please feel free to edit or do whatever you want with them, have fun!

These addons go well with the other space addons already out there.

---------- Post added at 01:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:01 PM ----------

CJ's D7 Klingon multi pack - cjD7ofppack:

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/cjD7ofppack;95032

This is my D7 Klingon multi pack - cjD7ofppack

Features

Star Trek Klingon ships and men, and fed TMP to TNG era men with

Constellation Class and a three other fed ships

MEMO

Made by CJ, please feel free to edit or do whatever you want with them, have fun!

These addons go well with the other space addons already out there.

---------- Post added at 01:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:03 PM ----------

CJ's Enterprise NX-01 Era pack. - CJEntEra:

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/cjEntera;99736

Enterprise Series era based pack with extras - CJEntEra

The pack contains primarily the personnel and NX ships for the 2150's

Enterpise era for Earth and the pre Federation Races, along with the

same for the Terran Empire.

MEMO

Made by CJ, please feel free to edit or do whatever you want with them, have fun!

These addons go well with the other space addons already out there.

---------- Post added at 01:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:05 PM ----------

CJ's USS Essex and new all eras revised

weapons for ships pack with weapon and error

listings pack - CJEssexAlpha:

http://operationflashpoint.filefront.com/file/CJEssexAlpha;107305

MEMO

Made by CJ, please feel free to edit or do whatever

you want with them, have fun!

These addons go well with the other space addons

already out there.

[f00bar 10]

Scanger A.K.A. MACK's Barrett M82A1M

.50 BMG Anti Material Rifle V.1.1 by Scanger

A.K.A. MACK:100% Scanger Constructed

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=3185

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Note to other Addon makers: Feel free to use the model and code,

just give me a mention in your readme file, not in CPP file, noone

owns this code, its generic and must be similar to others to work

correctly ;)

Scanger a.k.a. MACK (updadubs@esatclear.ie)

---------- Post added at 04:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:59 PM ----------

Unofficial Nail gun addon By Kegetys:

<kegetys@raketti.net>

http://ofp.kege.cjb.net

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?showthis=2593

If you want to distribute this addon on your site, you can

do it as long as you keep it free and include all the original

files in the zip archive unmodified. If you want to modify

this addon and distribute it, state clearly what has been

edited and by who, and also change the pbo filename and

the classnames from the config.cpp to avoid problems.