Im pretty sure he isn't, he probably won't mind if your just updating his mod. Just make sure your giving him proper credit and say something like "Oh and Dracyoshi can take the mod over whenever he feels like". Then your done
Heyup dude. Iv recently been playing Starbound using your "Variety is the spice of the universe" mod. I noticed you said you hadnt done any multiplayer testing on it. well, iv got a few mattes together and iv uploaded it to my server. the only bug i can find is the fact the server crashes when moving to a new planet. other than that it works great. no problems when already on a planet :)
http://www.reddit.com/r/starbound/comments/1w789a/in_sync_with_the_final_wipe_ive_updated_my_biome/cezzhto?context=3 get in touch please =(
http://community.playstarbound.com/index.php?threads/materials-ores-blocks-biomes-weather-weapons-etc-etc.59789/ Of particular relevance are the Planet Stuff & Biomes lists.