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Glitch, seeing you are a JAW official I would like to ask you a question (although I'm sure someone has asked this before but I couldn't find): will JAW release tools (3Ds max exporters, editors etc.) and editing specifications for Oddworld HD?
It's common knowledge that a competent SDK can prolong game's life greatly. A good example is valve's Half-Life 1 that is still popular among large number of people due to vast amount of player-made modifications and maps.
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Very good question Zaarin
The unfortunate answer at the moment is that we don't know. However, I would imagine it would all hinge on whether or not we build out own editing tools or use the ones that come with whatever engine we decide to build the game in.
If we make our own then it would be fairly reasonable to suggest that we give them out to everyone who feels like making their own oddworld maps/models.
If we end up having to use the engine's proprietary editor(s) then that choice would depend on how the engine developers would feel about the situation.
Bottom line (tl;dr):
If it's possible, and we can do so without stepping on any legal toes, then I can't see why not.