Repository Guidelines

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General Guidelines

1. The repository is for finished or nearly finished content only. Use the forum to post early test versions.
2. It is preferred that vehicles are packed in zip format for easy installation.
   1. Zips must not have subfolders. All relevant files must be in the root directory of the zip. Source files and templates for skins are also fine.
   2. "Readme" files are allowed, but game play information should be noted in the description.
   3. A zip file that is uploaded and does not adhere to the packs formatted will be rejected.
   4. "Mass" packs which contain many vehicles that are already available on the repo will be rejected.
3. You may not upload the file for someone else.
4. You must include at least one preview picture of your mod.
5. You may only upload files related to RoR. The repository accepts the following file formats:
   1. terrn, zip, truck, airplane, trailer, load, boat, train, png, dds, skinzip
6. Creating new tags is not allowed. Please contact a repo admin if you are missing an important tag.

Guidelines for Original Uploads

1. Your vehicle must not violate any existing copyrights.
2. If you're using parts from another vehicle or website, you need to get permission from the author, state the author and the source.
3. Using parts from the Google 3D Warehouse is forbidden. More information here: http://www.rigsofrods.com/threads/82447-Google-Sketchup-Warehouse-Taking-models-Banned
4. Trying to post stolen content will get you an infraction.

Guidelines for Modifications

1. Vehicle must not conflict with the original. They should be able to be in the game side-by-side with no errors.
2. No minor modifications. This means no mods with simply engine modifications. No "flares only" mods.
3. Modified skins must be of decent quality (no MS Paint skins) with transparent windows (if appropriate).
4. Skins can be uploaded as either the single image file, or as a Skinzip file.

Modification Licenses

1. If you are not the file author, you must ask permission from the original author(s) and give credit in the description.
2. If the author has asked not to upload any kind of mods to his vehicle/terrain/other content, you have to accept his decision.
3. Vehicles made by Pricorde are available for editing: "There is no need to ask me for permission to modify a truck or terrain I have made. Permission is granted as long as it is made with respect and with appropriate credits."
4. If you are modifying a vehicle whose author has no guidelines for modification, your mod must also fall under the same category. This means that you cannot take a free-to-edit vehicle, re-skin it and state no modifications.