Re:Games Today Shut the Door to Tomorrow’s Devs
by ohithereyou on Monday October 15, 2018 @01:23PM
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>Why would anyone make a "total conversion" mod instead of just making the game themselves using free modern tools?
A TC mod for a game gives you some distinct advantages, especially if distributed through the Steam Workshop:
1. One click installation - the Steam client takes care of everything for you.
2. Community forums and news feeds already set up - you can get instant feedback from players
3. Easier to get a foothold on someone's machine - it's easier to get someone to install your game knowing that it's a TC for a game they already have (so they may have some notion about the quality of the assets and engine) as opposed to trying to convince someone to install a completely new game.
A TC mod for a game gives you some distinct advantages, especially if distributed through the Steam Workshop:
1. One click installation - the Steam client takes care of everything for you.
2. Community forums and news feeds already set up - you can get instant feedback from players
3. Easier to get a foothold on someone's machine - it's easier to get someone to install your game knowing that it's a TC for a game they already have (so they may have some notion about the quality of the assets and engine) as opposed to trying to convince someone to install a completely new game.