A letter to CA: Release of the source code

[Skullheadhq]

R:TW Source Code Letter


This thread is created for the purpose of asking CA for the source code of Rome: Total War (Barbarian Invasion/Alexander). The most important things we need are arguments. We need not only arguments in favor of releasing the source code but also arguments contra for the purpose of debunking/minimising it.


Things we need:

- Arguments (Pro/Contra)
- An emailadress/postaladress to send it to.
- Good grammar (native speaker) to compile it
- Respect and humility when writing to CA.
- Following the proper letter conventions
- (Signatures?)


Okay, I need all of you to help and contribute arguments.

Arguments pro:
* Increases lifespan of a game
* Ability to revive a game (Doom)
* Game is old, it won't give away valuable information because it's outdated.
* More sales, much more sales (if correctly modded)
* Many people delay the purchase of MedII Gold until EBII is released, mods have a great impact on sales.

Arguments contra:

* No direct profits (but indirect! And money is money.)
* Cracks and Keygens will be produced (they're all over the internet anyway)
* It will give valuable coding info to the competition (RTW is outdated)
* No broad demand (Counter Strike Source is one of the most played games ever)
* DLC competition (there is no DLC for RTW)

more is needed.