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    Tux Racer - moonlite

    This thread is for the discussion of Tux Racer. (note to developer - send me a private message if you would like to edit this thread)

    Tux Racer is the best Android port of the Open Source hit game originally developed by Sunspire Studios. It lets you take on the role of Tux the Linux Penguin as he races down steep, snow-covered mountains. It includes a variety of options for game play, including the ability to race courses in fog and at night.

    Tux Racer source code is licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
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    I remember playing the original on the PC many years ago! Absolutely fun, definitely recommend if it's the same thing.

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    I have played various versions of this game on different systems over the years. This is a good port, and it plays well.

    However, (in my personal opinion) It still suffers from the same problem that it has always had, in that it is not a "racer" game in any way. it is a game about never missing any of the herrings. It is all about precision, and not really much about speed at all (and any kind of fun jumps or messing around makes it impossible to finish the level)

    Or perhaps another way to phrase my complaint is that everything that is cool and fun about this game is anathema to the one dull measurement that actually matters for completing a level and progressing to the next (herring collection).

    That being said, this game is definitely worth a play. Don't let my own biases stop you from trying it.

    I think this game can also be considered important historically. I think of Tux Racer is the "Mario" of Linux gaming
    Last edited by bob-the-hamster; 02-27-2014 at 03:51 PM. Reason: Oops! The fish are herrings, not Salmon

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    Quote Originally Posted by bob-the-hamster View Post
    I have played various versions of this game on different systems over the years. This is a good port, and it plays well.

    However, (in my personal opinion) It still suffers from the same problem that it has always had, in that it is not a "racer" game in any way. it is a game about never missing any of the herrings. It is all about precision, and not really much about speed at all (and any kind of fun jumps or messing around makes it impossible to finish the level)

    Or perhaps another way to phrase my complaint is that everything that is cool and fun about this game is anathema to the one dull measurement that actually matters for completing a level and progressing to the next (herring collection).

    That being said, this game is definitely worth a play. Don't let my own biases stop you from trying it.

    I think this game can also be considered important historically. I think of Tux Racer is the "Mario" of Linux gaming
    You mean Tux because iirc there is Super Tux World as well, and Super Tux Kart (which is a better racing title )
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    I may be wrong, but... it seems they ported someone else's game and now they are selling it.

    Its free license, GPL, permits that as long as the source code is released. It's not illegal but it's unethical, in my opinion.
    It would be cool if they just asked for donations, but that's not what they're doing.

    I wonder if they are paying royalties to ALL the original creators, as they're using lots of content made by lots of people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pixjuegos View Post
    I may be wrong, but... it seems they ported someone else's game and now they are selling it.

    Its free license, GPL, permits that as long as the source code is released. It's not illegal but it's unethical, in my opinion.
    It would be cool if they just asked for donations, but that's not what they're doing.

    I wonder if they are paying royalties to ALL the original creators, as they're using lots of content made by lots of people.
    GPL'd software is often associated with a distribution cost. It is part of the license to allow who ever is distributing it, to be compensated for there time and costs. As long as the source is included or its made available if asked, then he is acting in accordance with the licensing provided

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    Quote Originally Posted by pixjuegos View Post
    I may be wrong, but... it seems they ported someone else's game and now they are selling it.

    Its free license, GPL, permits that as long as the source code is released. It's not illegal but it's unethical, in my opinion.
    It would be cool if they just asked for donations, but that's not what they're doing.

    I wonder if they are paying royalties to ALL the original creators, as they're using lots of content made by lots of people.
    When Richard Stallman wrote the GPL, selling software was a part of it because it is part of the free software definition. It wouldn't be free software if you had to pay royalties. The only restriction to free software is that you have to pass down the same freedoms to users that you received.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schizophretard View Post
    When Richard Stallman wrote the GPL, selling software was a part of it because it is part of the free software definition. It wouldn't be free software if you had to pay royalties. The only restriction to free software is that you have to pass down the same freedoms to users that you received.
    Its GPLv2

    Quote Originally Posted by pixjuegos View Post
    @everyone. I know it's OK what they're doing, but I don't like it.
    I will surely do a build of this game without the IAP but asking for donations.
    Now that is the right attitude! Exactly! If you don't like it recompile and distribute yourself! Thats how the license if supposed to work.
    Last edited by mmartino; 02-27-2014 at 06:14 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mmartino View Post
    Its GPLv2
    Which is free software.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pixjuegos View Post
    @everyone. I know it's OK what they're doing, but I don't like it.
    I will surely do a build of this game without the IAP but asking for donations.
    Quote Originally Posted by Schizophretard View Post
    Which is free software.
    https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq...eGPLAllowMoney

    Yes, the GPL allows everyone to do this. The right to sell copies is part of the definition of free software. Except in one special situation, there is no limit on what price you can charge. (The one exception is the required written offer to provide source code that must accompany binary-only release.)
    Additional information on charging for GPL software: http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/selling.html

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