I. Introduction
OSCAR is a new sub-mod collection project whose main goal is to provide a large and easily shared body of work for the entire TATW community. This collection will serve not only as a huge resource of currently available free content for modders to draw upon, but will also be a unique and engaging sub-mod pack in its own right. With the merged content of over 40 sub-mods, OSCAR will provide a truly unique TATW experience!
The main developers of OSCAR are Mank and Withwnar, and as such OSCAR will feature custom content from both our older works as well as new material! Our team also includes Messers Araval and Ngugi, both veteran modders who have provided huge contributions to the creation of this mod.
II. The FFS "Free For Sharers" Policy
This is the key concept behind the entire project. OSCAR will be free to use and expand upon as long as any new work built upon it (or taken from it) is also free to be shared.
The Full "Free for Sharers" Policy
III. Features
OSCAR will feature content from over 25 sub-mods, most of which will be totally free to modify. There will be some content in OSCAR that is free to share but not modify, and that content will be very clearly displayed upon release. This sub-mod will be built upon FireFreak's new DaC map, so there will be a HUGE amount of older content that we will be updating and be making available for this new and exciting map!
We won't be posting a full list of OSCAR's content in this first announcement, but future updates in this thread will display content as it is added. That said, we ARE able to announce some of the unique features that only OSCAR will have upon it's release:
I. Gondor's Former Glory
II. Withwnar's Submod Collection for the DaC Map
III. Expanded Faction Rosters
IV. Development
We have successfully added the new FROME factions to the DaC map and are currently focusing on 2d additions while FireFreak finishes the final touches on his next map update. News and screenshots can be expected on a semi-weekly basis on the weekends.
V. Our Thanks
We whole-heartedly thank everyone who has given permission for us to include their work in this sub-mod, without your kindness this project would never have taken off. A full list of contributors will be added as we come nearer to a completed version of OSCAR, but we do want to stress that this compilation is only made possible by the hard work and generosity of many talented modders! The TATW community is an amazing place, and we would like to thank you all for your support, encouragement, and contributions to OSCAR.
Plese feel free to ask any questions, provide feedback, or offer content that you would like to see added to this compilation below!