How would you feel if someone leaked your mod?

[CG64]

I’ve never faced this issue myself, my mods are just simple maps and Lua scripts, but if you were working on something big and someone leaked it and used your assets without permission… would you really cancel the whole project?
I just can’t understand that mindset. To me, canceling the mod feels like admitting defeat to a bunch of impatient kids who couldn't wait for the final release.
Is that really a good enough reason to let down so many people who’ve been excitedly waiting—yourself included—to finally see the mod come to life?

Of all the reasons a mod could be canceled, this honestly feels like one of the worst.
Perseverance should be one of the key traits of any content creator, in my opinion.

Don't be weak, you're not weak. If you promised everyone you'd do something, then stick to your word.

 

[CG64]

I'm not saying these things to attack anyone, but please don't throw away all your hard work for such trivial reasons. It's not worth it.

(Edit 2025/07/20: Maybe I exaggerated when I talked about promises. If the creator wants to cancel the project, they have the right to do so.)

 

[Soniku11]

I’ve never faced this issue myself, my mods are just simple maps and Lua scripts, but if you were working on something big and someone leaked it and used your assets without permission… would you really cancel the whole project?
I just can’t understand that mindset. To me, canceling the mod feels like admitting defeat to a bunch of impatient kids who couldn't wait for the final release.
Is that really a good enough reason to let down so many people who’ve been excitedly waiting—yourself included—to finally see the mod come to life?

Of all the reasons a mod could be canceled, this honestly feels like one of the worst.
Perseverance should be one of the key traits of any content creator, in my opinion.

Don't be weak, you're not weak. If you promised everyone you'd do something, then stick to your word.

not gonna lie id be really fucking upset, like: "Brother, do you not know the fucking meaning of "PATIENCE"?.."
And who wouldnt be? honestly, you're showing an unfinished and unpolished version of a mod that is not ready for release yet, against the will of the creator or creators themselves, even when they may have probably told you to "Keep it a secret", or just keep it to yourself until it was ready.

As in that case, the creator themselves are the only entitled to post the mod, as THEY are creating or developing it, not you. You're just a relative or a friend from that creator, and you have nothing to do with the mod in question, thus, you are NOT in the right of posting it by yourself, even if you're close friends with the creator.

 

[Yanzari]

If someone leaked one of my mods (other than me), I would simply... continue working on it. Anyone patient could get the mod officially, without needing leaks. I'm even leaking a mod that's mine, or at least I'm trying to. This won't be disclosure, however, Yanzari Mo Poly is my mod and it will be leaked on GitHub. Yes, it will be leaked, officially leaked. But honestly, I prefer the creator to leak their own mod than someone else leaking someone else's mod. And... honestly, I prefer to continue a mod that's been leaked than to abandon it.

 

[Yanzari]

If someone leaked one of my mods (other than me), I would simply... continue working on it. Anyone patient could get the mod officially, without needing leaks. I'm even leaking a mod that's mine, or at least I'm trying to. This won't be disclosure, however, Yanzari Mo Poly is my mod and it will be leaked on GitHub. Yes, it will be leaked, officially leaked. But honestly, I prefer the creator to leak their own mod than someone else leaking someone else's mod. And... honestly, I prefer to continue a mod that's been leaked than to abandon it.

I'm kind of leaking my own mod, because my mod is incomplete and will be updated several times on GitHub. I'm not going to say anything more or it will become disclosure, and disclosure isn't allowed here.

 

[Soniku11]

I'm kind of leaking my own mod, because my mod is incomplete and will be updated several times on GitHub. I'm not going to say anything more or it will become disclosure, and disclosure isn't allowed here.

may i know the reason why you´re showing and offering part of the development of your project? i assume it's to get early feedback, either to clean a thing or two, polish it, or maybe get more new ideas, probably?

 

[Yanzari]

may i know the reason why you´re showing and offering part of the development of your project? i assume it's to get early feedback, either to clean a thing or two, polish it, or maybe get more new ideas, probably?

I only spoke briefly because of the question; the question is about what happens if someone leaks one of my projects. I only mentioned it briefly as an example.

 

[Yanzari]

may i know the reason why you´re showing and offering part of the development of your project? i assume it's to get early feedback, either to clean a thing or two, polish it, or maybe get more new ideas, probably?

However, if you want, you can help me with my project. I can't say anything more, otherwise it would become disclosure.

 

[Soniku11]

However, if you want, you can help me with my project. I can't say anything more, otherwise it would become disclosure.

While im only 3 maps left till its ready for release, im still rather busy with my own maps, as im remaking my main coop completely, not just making the maps better and bigger, but also adding custom music and such, so unfortunately i dont have the time for it.

 

[Yanzari]

While im only 3 maps left till its ready for release, im still rather busy with my own maps, as im remaking my main coop completely, not just making the maps better and bigger, but also adding custom music and such, so unfortunately i dont have the time for it.

I think when you have free time, then you could continue working on your maps (I believe they are very valuable) and... when you have free time... then you could take a look at the code. I think the mod will be recovered on December 26th. Well, I can't say any more, otherwise... you already know.

 

[Soniku11]

I think when you have free time, then you could continue working on your maps (I believe they are very valuable) and... when you have free time... then you could take a look at the code. I think the mod will be recovered on December 26th. Well, I can't say any more, otherwise... you already know.

I mean, if you're on the WS Discord server, you may had seen once or twice part of the development im sharing as "sneak peeks" of whats to come from each maps, ranging from simple screenshots to Gifs of me showcasing a specific area of the map.

 

[Yanzari]

I don't have Discord.

 

[Soniku11]

I don't have Discord.

Are you under 13? Because if you're not, creating an account its completely free, and you dont need parent's permission

 

[Yanzari]

I'm under 18, Discord requires someone over 18.

 

[Soniku11]

I'm under 18, Discord requires someone over 18.

No, actually, Discord's age limit its Over 13, thats the bare minimum you need to be registered.

If Discord was +18 only nobody would use it, and it wouldnt have the same popularity noawadays.

 

[Soniku11]

+13 its THE lowest all social platforms (including this one, even GameBanana are legally forced to go nowadays, so if you're over 13 years old, you can practically sign in for free withouth worrying about anything. If you're younger than 13 they are legally obligated to ban you off the platform, and they should have to (Assuming the moderation isnt quick enough, which usually is, independently of the platform)

 

[neo]

I'm even leaking a mod that's mine, or at least I'm trying to. This won't be disclosure, however, Yanzari Mo Poly is my mod and it will be leaked on GitHub. Yes, it will be leaked, officially leaked. But honestly, I prefer the creator to leak their own mod than someone else leaking someone else's mod. And... honestly, I prefer to continue a mod that's been leaked than to abandon it.

that's.... not leaking?
when a dev or creator releases their project to the public, it's not leaking.

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i've been in this situation before. and let me tell you how much i hate leaks, leakers and ANYONE who supports leaks.


the difference between leaks and teasers, sneak peaks, etc

• leaks are when information about the project gets shared to the public without permissions from the devs or creators.
• teasers and sneak peaks are when information about the project gets shared to the public by devs and creations or by other people with the permission of the devs.

many people don't know the difference, so im just writing it here.

I've been in this situation before. and let me tell you how much i hate leaks, leakers and ANYONE who supports leaks.

would you guys like to see it?

 

[Yanzari]

that's.... not leaking?
when a dev or creator releases their project to the public, it's not leaking.

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i've been in this situation before. and let me tell you how much i hate leaks, leakers and ANYONE who supports leaks.


the difference between leaks and teasers, sneak peaks, etc

• leaks are when information about the project gets shared to the public without permissions from the devs or creators.
• teasers and sneak peaks are when information about the project gets shared to the public by devs and creations or by other people with the permission of the devs.

many people don't know the difference, so im just writing it here.


would you guys like to see it?

But it would be a beta version that would be leaked; however, you're right, it's a teaser.

 

[Mikhael Blur]

The last message was removed from public view due to its violation of this site's rules.
I don't plan to ban @Yanzari, but I do ask Yanzari to refrain from joining the Discord server for the time being.

 

[Yanzari]

The last message was removed from public view due to its violation of this site's rules.
I don't plan to ban @Yanzari, but I do ask Yanzari to refrain from joining the Discord server for the time being.

Sorry. But even so, I can't join the Discord server. I just can't, for reasons I can't.