Thread: [Extension] Advanced Kombat (5E)
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January 15th, 2019, 07:37 #271
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Why bother showing us the features of AK 2 if you're trashing it? It's not like it's going to change Smitework's mind if they see how cool your extension is; all you're doing at this point is fruitlessly teasing the community. While I respect your decision to cease development and distance yourself from SW, and I appreciate your contributions with AK 1 and the likes, it feels like you're hurting the users more than you're hurting big corporate. I see no reason why you couldn't upload AK 2 to a repo and let the community continue development.
I'm sad to see you go, Ken L; and while I hope SW changes their stance, I know that probably won't happen, and all we're left with is a taste of what could have been.
Thank you, and good luck with your future endeavors.
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January 24th, 2019, 15:54 #272
Yeah, I'm really confused as to the intent of withdrawing the code. It's hurting the community and the community developers, which he's supposedly trying to stand up for. It's not hurting Smiteworks at all. So the only people being punished are the users.
I was going to let this lie, but I've just noticed the comment Ken has added in post #1:
Ken L released this code under the GPL. The GPL disallows revoking of the GPL - i.e. removing the code.
As mentioned in the GPL FAQ: "We think it is wrong to take back permissions already granted, except due to a violation. If your freedom could be revoked, then it isn't really freedom." There's been no 'violation' of Ken's code or the GPL it was released under, so why has access to the code been removed?
I understand Ken's reasons for wanting to remove his code, and I respect the rights for authors to use their own code. But releasing something under a specific license - which both opens up freedom for that code, but also restricts some uses of it - should also be adhered to. Removing this code goes against the public license he released it under.
As mentioned in the GPL FAQ: "If your freedom could be revoked, then it isn't really freedom."Last edited by Trenloe; January 24th, 2019 at 15:56.
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January 24th, 2019, 16:01 #273
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AK 2.0 I can say is amazing, I’ve had to edit it so it works with any new update that’s been released by FG but so far nothing has broken and I’m using it for personal use, was a lot of stuff unfinished, like graphic buttons that I had to replace and I figured out how to change a few things to my personal taste. E.g. font size and gm icon.
It’s a shame it was pulled but it seems Ken has moved on to better things for himself and I would believe we should just let the topic die and move on.
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January 24th, 2019, 16:08 #274
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If you download the latest modified version from the other thread you can get a compatible version that has more and new features, actually.
My favorite changes being the addition to the alt and alt+ctrl clicks. Though I understand the scaling options are another really big favorite...
Just thought I'd mention it in case you didn't know about it, Paddy. It's pretty sweet.
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January 24th, 2019, 16:10 #275
I agree, and I had let it be. In fact I hadn't posted anything regarding Ken's decision to remove his code before - even though it went against the license he released it under. But then I noticed the recent comment in post #1 calling out moderators for not having respect. My post was more for other people reading the thread, not for Ken as I also assume he's moved on.
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January 24th, 2019, 16:15 #276
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January 28th, 2019, 00:09 #277
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January 28th, 2019, 00:13 #278
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It's not AK2 (i.e not a new version of Advanced Combat from Ken L).Private Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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January 28th, 2019, 06:23 #279
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