Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Adding some scummvm game(s) to the "List of software that does not respect the Free System Distribution Guidelines"

[Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli]

On Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:07:34 -0400
Richard Stallman <rms@gnu.org> wrote:
> Is there an actively maintained _libre_ replacement for ScummVM?

I don't see the point of having a libre replacement for ScummVM unless
there is free software that can run in it.

If the goal is to have games/programs similar to what runs inside
ScummVM we likely have alternatives to it (that are not drop in
replacements). 

Renpy seems to be a game engine aimed at similar kind of
programs/games. 

It probably has a lot of nonfree games made for it too but it also has
free games/programs (like the renpy tutorial) and it has information on
how to make your own game/program too.

The downside is that it runs on less operating systems than ScummVM[1].

References:
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[1]For instance for a non-profit seeking to distribute tutorials on
   how to combat harassment at work for instance, the number of
   operating systems supported can be relevant. And this isn't
   incompatible with FSDG compliance and the promotion of free software
   and free operating systems / distros.

Denis.

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