When the initially licensed the library, they should’ve included distributed binary copies. That may have allowed them to release the source for their game alongside the binary of the library.

[–] Lodra@programming.dev 6 points 9 months ago (2 children)

An interesting idea but it’s not possible with all languages. E.g. golang. But probably not the case with worlds adrift. I’m guessing it’s more of an incentive problem for the other company. No more revenue = why bother?

[–] tsonfeir@lemm.ee 7 points 9 months ago

I think it’s like when a tv show doesn’t bother to negotiate the music rights for syndication and then they can’t air it anymore if the audio can’t be removed.

“What happens in 10 years?” Isn’t always a priority. Also, I’m sure that makes the price go up.

[–] tsonfeir@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago

Also, you could use CGo, but if you know golang, then you know why that’s not always a viable option.