Open Source & [P1] Games

Why Open Source?

Open source aims to improve the world by providing free, accessible code and assets for everyone.

How Does Open Source Make the World a Better Place?

You're probably using a Chromium-based browser, which relies on open-source contributions. This is one of many ways open source improves billions of lives.

What Is Open Source?

Open source operates on the belief that giving freely to humanity encourages reciprocal contributions, benefiting everyone.

What If You Didn't Go Open Source?

The Veto Problem

People hold various rights over their work, allowing any team member to veto others' progress. Securing these rights without upfront payment across different legal jurisdictions is nearly impossible.

Benefits of Open Licensing for Creative Works

Collaboration: Open licenses encourage others to contribute to and build upon your work, fostering a collaborative environment.

Exposure: Sharing your work openly can lead to wider dissemination and recognition.

FAQ

Note: Information purposes only. For definitive answers, refer to the full legal text.

Can I use open source assets commercially?

Yes. 

Do I have to give credit to the original authors?

Short Answer: [P1] asks that you give credit to [P1] and the individual authors, when/where it's practical.

Details: Our modified Apache 2.0 license allows sharing screenshots and videos of this open-source work without crediting authors for practical purposes. Tracking multiple asset creators for a single screenshot can be impractical. Instead, credit is required only in products that include executable source code such as games.

Even without the legal requirement, you still have an ethical obligation to give credit where it's due and practical.

Do I own the work I create if it's open source?

Yes. You own your work but grant others a license to use it under the agreement's terms.

Can I include my work in my portfolio?

Yes.

Can I show other people's work in game screenshots and share them on social media?

Yes. For specifics, refer to our license.

Will someone steal my game idea if it's open source?

Unlikely. Game ideas aren't typically protected by copyright, and developers prefer working on their own concepts. Worrying about idea theft often leads to unnecessary secrecy.

What Is the Apache CLA?

The Apache Contributor License Agreement (CLA), used with the Apache License, protects users from patent lawsuits and other legal issues. Our legal team recommended using the Apache CLA alongside the Apache License.

Will [P1] sell my open source assets without my permission?

We have never sold any open source assets created in [P1] Games and we will never do so but we leave the door open to the possibly that at a Legion or Team's explicit request we would consider helping them publish their game for sale. This would only be done at the explicit request of a team, but never without direct consultation with that team. It is possible that one of the teams we mentor will use an asset you've created and credit you in accordance with the license terms. We may use assets in games we sell but it's extremely unlikely and we have never done that.