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I am officially changing the name of this project from OSARE (open source action roleplaying engine) to FLARE (free libre action roleplaying engine). I actually think Flare has a nicer ring and is more marketable.
Backstory: I sent an email to Richard Stallman asking if he's interested in supporting Justin Nichol's Creative Commons Fantasy Portrait Project http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1318318905/creative-commons-fantasy-...
He pointed out that the difference between "open source" and "free" or "free/libre" and noted this:
"However, if you decide to describe it "free" or "free/libre" instead of "open source", then I would be honored to participate."
Stallman's lectures are what convinced me in the first place to use the GPL for my work, and to be interested in copyleft licenses in general. I'm quite honored that he answered my email at all, and I agree with his reasoning. So, the rename is here.
I'll be scrubbing the website, forums, etc. for the name change. Also, I have a neat logo idea that fits Flare well....
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When I saw the project's name had been changed, I had figured you had talked to someone about Open Source vs. Free/Libre. But Richard Stallman himself? Awesome.
While I had kind of grown fond of the name OSARE, FLARE really does have quite a bit of flair to it... (pun intended). Thanks for making a truly free game!
You got balls son. :P I think its not that bad of a change btw, and it actually could cause even more attention and praise. So kudos to you my friend. +1
Brandon Morris,
Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/OpenGameArt
If you guys need any help on projects email me atBrandonmorris12@gmail.com. Pay is not mandatory and Im open.
I like this new name !
the new name is awesome!
the new name is awesome. its more appealing, and yeah it adds a bit of flair to it. :)
Much better name and love the new logo.
http://forum.freegamedev.net/
Aww, I was excited that there might be a completely new project here. But a rename is fine too.
Much better now!