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[mooosh]

Fantastic game. Somebody should get Derek's permission to update the PC version to include features of the xbox version.

brilliant

[Dacke]

Such permission has already been granted:
http://www.spelunkyworld.com/files/COPYING.txt

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3. Rights Granted
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The rights granted under this license are granted for the duration of
the copyright.

You may modify and redistribute the Game and its Source Code under the following
conditions:

  (1) This license and any appropriate copyright notices in the Source Code are
      kept intact.

  (2) You may not sell Covered Works.

  (3) You must display an appropriate copyright notice somewhere in the beginning
      of all Covered Works and in any documentation accompanying such
      Covered Works.

  (4) If you share a modified version of either the Game or its Source Code with
      others, you must not present it as an unmodified, or official, version of
      the Game or the Source code.  Please make it apparent that it is a mod.

By accepting this license you are agreeing not to restrict or prevent Mossmouth
from modifying or adding to Spelunky in any way.

[unsilentwill]

Gotta make that pug sprite.

[Nix]

Such permission has already been granted:
http://www.spelunkyworld.com/files/COPYING.txt

-------------------
3. Rights Granted
-------------------

The rights granted under this license are granted for the duration of
the copyright.

You may modify and redistribute the Game and its Source Code under the following
conditions:

  (1) This license and any appropriate copyright notices in the Source Code are
      kept intact.

  (2) You may not sell Covered Works.

  (3) You must display an appropriate copyright notice somewhere in the beginning
      of all Covered Works and in any documentation accompanying such
      Covered Works.

  (4) If you share a modified version of either the Game or its Source Code with
      others, you must not present it as an unmodified, or official, version of
      the Game or the Source code.  Please make it apparent that it is a mod.

By accepting this license you are agreeing not to restrict or prevent Mossmouth
from modifying or adding to Spelunky in any way.

But Derek still owns the rights to everything he did specifically for XBLA and he hasn't released that under a similar license.

[Dacke]

Hm, that's true.

But new mechanics, level-themes and generic enemies can't be copyrighted. If someone makes new sprites 'inspired' by the XBLA version it's fine. The thing that could pose a problem is uniquely identifiable characters (if there are any new ones?)

At the same time, I'd say that it's close to impossible that Derek would have a problem with a demake

[Nix]

I would love a demake or at least a PC release of Spelunky XBLA. I don't see myself getting an Xbox any time soon. Have they said anything about their contract and the likelihood of a PC release?

[zacaj]

I would love a demake or at least a PC release of Spelunky XBLA. I don't see myself getting an Xbox any time soon. Have they said anything about their contract and the likelihood of a PC release?

I asked in the reddit Q&A, they said they were planning on it, but it wouldn't be this year

[Nix]

I would love a demake or at least a PC release of Spelunky XBLA

Edit: I would love a PC release of Spelunky XBLA or at least a demake

I would love a demake or at least a PC release of Spelunky XBLA. I don't see myself getting an Xbox any time soon. Have they said anything about their contract and the likelihood of a PC release?

I asked in the reddit Q&A, they said they were planning on it, but it wouldn't be this year

Cool

[Jammo]

Well, I think we have grounds to get something started. I will start pixel arting, does anyone have the full GameMaker license and code writing capabilities? If anyone has info on new characters that would be helkpful. Also, I'm kind of new, should we start a new post?

[Nix]

It would be really cool if enough people got together to extend the original Spelunky. But don't just copy Spelunky XBLA. That would be lame. Make it something unique! Spelunky was one of the first indie games I played and it has a special place in my heart, and it's just plain fun.

[Jammo]

Yeah I see what you're saying, wouldn't want to cut into the XBLA sales. Additional content and such, more levels, characters, enemies? Co-op would be cool if it were possible.

[UncleDec]

It would be really cool if enough people got together to extend the original Spelunky. But don't just copy Spelunky XBLA. That would be lame. Make it something unique! Spelunky was one of the first indie games I played and it has a special place in my heart, and it's just plain fun.

Much better to make your game.

For example, I'm doing an adventure game and is also inspired by Spelunki. In no case, not a clone. Do not think. Just another game.

[st33d]

NetSpelunky? SpelunkyHack?

(Oh, and Mac port pls, thnx)

[moi]

I just came to realize that the game I've been working on and off for 7 years plays exactly like spelunky (it was started before spelunky)

[cystem glitch]

7 years

dude