Should modified maps be permitted?

[Fisherck]

I think this should be controlled very carefully. It is one thing to be "inspired" by a map, another to take the map, tweak it a little, and resubmit it. I do not like it. Every map should be an origonal, with no copies or repeats. It should be entirely the map makers decision on how the map is played. If you do not like it, you can make your own with the same type of gameplay, but made completely by yourself, so it is unique.

Of course, if you get the map makers permission to copy it, I do not see why you can't.

[themaskedcrusader]

Here's my two cents: I think that a copied map with different parameters only shows a lack of creativity. I think that most of the creativity of level making is designing the terrain.  It would kinda irk me if someone copied one of my maps, whether they got permission or not.

[MadMag]

I don't see the fun in copying a map..

[ontheworld]

i make a very small amount of maps, but i made them as i wanted and don't want any other versions of it. exept for squeeze defence... still regret that map.

[Michionlion]

@ontheworld
That's a small amount of maps?!
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I don't mind sombody copying my maps but they should deffinitly ask permission first.  Not that I would give that out easily...

[ontheworld]

you have more right? ;)

Also take note that 6 of them kinda went in groups of 3

[SPIFFEN]

Compared to my amount of maps , about 10 maps is an small amount =P
But every map made , might give inspiration to make others make maps .
So every map might be very important .

[Michionlion]

Totally agree with you spiffen

[Ebon Heart]

What if the author of the original map no longer has an account? I made a modification of the old map, "Expert Round" and make some changes like taking out the whole collector bridge option... and it's harder, of course. XD  I thanked him in the description, and in the opening text, would you consider that ok?
http://knucklecracker.com/creeperworld/mapcomments.php?id=211&page= and http://knucklecracker.com/creeperworld/mapcomments.php?id=4075&page= it's a pretty big differnce... but I still felt kinda bad about not getting the permission from the original author.

[SPIFFEN]

Just give credit and make an link to the map ,
then it should be okey if you have made alot of changes .
Thats what i think , an solution for any problems can be solved later if needed ;)

[thepenguin]

I remember modding one of carbar's maps (never came out that well, so I didn't post it)

[Ebon Heart]

alright, it's really not that similar to the old map... but the old map is what I started from.