diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d58e755d..3ccaac59 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,12 @@ # What is T7x ☄️ -T7x is a game modification for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. +T7x is a [discontinued][notice-link] game modification for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. The Steam version of Black Ops 3 is required to be owned and installed for T7x to work. You can get it from here. +## Build + +You can learn more about how you can build this project using the MSVC compiler by reading [build.md][build-link] + ## Writeups & Articles - Reverse engineering integrity checks in Black Ops 3 @@ -19,3 +23,5 @@ academic research. It is not intended to be used to harm others. Project maintainers are not responsible or liable for misuse of the software. Use responsibly. +[notice-link]: https://github.com/alterware/t7x/blob/main/notice.md +[build-link]: https://github.com/alterware/t7x/blob/main/build.md \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/build.md b/build.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..995dc85a --- /dev/null +++ b/build.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +## Build +- Install [Git](https://git-scm.com), the distributed revision control system and add it to your system PATH +- Install [*Premake5*](https://premake.github.io) and add it to your system PATH +- [Clone](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/cloning-a-repository) this repository +- Update the git submodules using ``git submodule update --init --recursive`` +- Run Premake with with the following command ``premake5 vs2022`` +- You may now open ``build/t7x.sln`` with Visual Studio and proceed with building ⚒️ diff --git a/notice.md b/notice.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..73b1d188 --- /dev/null +++ b/notice.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# T7x will no longer receive updates + +It is with deep regret that I must inform you that I have received a formal complaint from the original copyright holder of the source code. T7x is a project that utilizes source code from another defunct project called "boiii," licensed under the GPLv3. + +I hold deep respect for the immense amount of work and time invested by the previous developer in reverse-engineering and enabling the game to be modded to the extent this client allows. Therefore, I am honoring the claim that I cannot use boiii's technology. + +As part of the agreement, this project is to be *ARCHIVED IMMEDIATELY*, and it will no longer receive any updates or support. + +It was also a agreed that this notice shall remain, informing the public that I am not discontinuing this client due to an action by a specific American video game corporation. + +All the involved parties wish that any further attempts at creating a modded client for Black Ops 3 allocate time and effort into developing their own technology rather than utilizing boiii's source code. + +No other services provided by AlterWare are subject to change.