The Broken Script: BLACKOUT (CHECK DESC)

By
rand9_9

An extension of TBS, a slow burn mod that tries to make you feel like you're part of an ARG.

If you're reading this you're probably wondering why all the files are gone, this is because of controversy with CURSEFORGE.

We recommend you switch to other apps like modrinth or prism.

FURTHER CONTEXT (FROM TBS DEVS)

Hey, everyone.

It's been a difficult decision, but we have decided to **take The Broken Script off of CurseForge.**

If you want to see our reasoning, read on. Otherwise, have a good night.

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CurseForge has long been *the* platform for downloading mods, however since it was acquired by Overwolf, the platform has been in a downhill spiral, with no signs of stopping.

Firstly, CurseForge's policies against launchers downloading their content are unnecessary and predatory, and effectively only push people to download mods using their proprietary launcher, which lacks support for platforms like Linux.

Secondly, the revenue paid to creators by CurseForge is hundreds of times lower than the amounts paid out by Modrinth, and their transparency with these analytics leaves much to be desired. My personal experiences along with seeing other creators' statistics confirms this. Their claims of "70%" of ad revenue being given to creators are misleading if true at all, and the level of greed it takes to create this situation at all is simply incredible.

Third, and finally, the final nail in the coffin - the Subnautica 2 situation. As shown by an announcement in the official Subnautica Modding Discord server, CurseForge has repeatedly attempted to insert itself into the Subnautica 2 modding space as the "platform of choice" for modders. They have gone so far as to attempt to bribe, solicit, and almost harass members of the modding community. Even when told to back down, they have instead focused solely on the monetary benefits of Subnautica 2 being a source of business for their platform.

This behavior is not acceptable, and TBS being on a platform like this is not okay. It enables predatory behavior that can force other platforms to follow suit just to remain alive. TBS is a relatively popular mod, and the hope is that other big mods may follow suit, and CurseForge will be forced to change.

In the short term, we don't want to associate with this platform, and we suggest you avoid it if possible, too. Please do not re-upload our content to CurseForge, even if you believe it is for the benefit of the community. It will be taken down.

Thanks, and have a good night.

On behalf of the BLACKOUT team, we are very grateful for the support.
Of course this doesnt mean BLACKOUT is over, we will continue development on modrinth and other platforms.

Thank you for everything.

Join our server:

https://discord.gg/V4KSuwdmQn