Acmlm's Board - I2 Archive - Rom Hacking - Rom hack readme template
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Ok Impala!
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Ok!
I always include a very basic readme. Though, for such a demo you might want to include some extra information. At least I would include what ROM to use and a short instruction how the patching works. 
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*Legend of Zelda - Dutch Translation *
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*Game: Legend of Zelda *
*System: NES *
*Producer: Nintendo *
*Patch: LegendOfZelda(NE)v10.ips *
*Works with GOODNES: Legend of Zelda, The (U) (PRG 0) *
*Language: Dutch *
*Translation: Ok Impala! *
*Release: v1.0: 2004 *
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Heian-794
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Just did a web search for that case; interesting that the last word on ROM alteration came in 1986. Shouldn't someone challenge this again in these days of Cliff's Notes, "totally unauthorized" study guides, and the like? I find them to be similar "enhancements" for people who already own the copyrighted material in question. |
xZeaLitYx
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I'm going to make a readme for my Crimson Echoes demo, which will be released on August 22nd (barring nothing; believe me, 95% is done). I know for a lot of other games and mods, there is usually a readme template for releasing stuff (such as the one used for Star Wars FPS levels at massassi.net ). Is there such a document or at least loose format to follow regarding rom hacks, or something I can look at to make a structured, well-organized document for the CE demo? In the very least, I can look at another person's. I don't think a legal disclaimer would do much good, since M. Kramer Manufacturing Company, Inc. v. Andrews established that nearly all fanmade patches are illegal. |
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