What i think will happen with modding M2TW

**Myrddraal** · 11-30-2006, 18:29

how much time mods were downloaded and calculation probably said that profit margin from mods is irrelevant

This simply isn't true btw.

**DukeofSerbia** · 12-01-2006, 12:06

Originally Posted by Myrddraal

This simply isn't true btw.

Interesting. Lusted in twcenter claim it.

Thanks anyway.

**Lusted** · 12-01-2006, 13:59

Well i believe the issue with the models is to do with possible legal issues as its something new CA has done just for M2TW, but hopefully they will release a tool to allow us to edit the models. CA are certainly taking more interest in supporting the community, hopefully they will supply more tools than just the unpacker that we know is going to come with the first patch.

This is boring.

So being able to mod the ai and diplomacy to possibly act how you want it to is boring?

Lusted in twcenter claim it.

Im guessing, i do not have any hard facts.

**Neon twilight** · 12-01-2006, 14:07

Agree with DukeOfSerbia

The most number of users just read what is behind the box, buy play, enjoy or not then go for another game, that's why PC game sales are going down as console sales are getting even better. Regarding mods people have often the same reactions : "oh no, mods aren't safe it often bugs and they have no guarantee, I don't want to **** my PC for this", "if you mix with the game files you'll break the original gameplay made by professionals" they simply can't belive that something made by an ammateur for no money can be better than something they paid for but it's more a society problem than anything esle.

**Myrddraal** · 12-01-2006, 14:41

Ok, maybe I'm being a little assertive

Basically, modding goes beyond simply attracting modders as fans. Modding increases the life span of a game, and the publicity a game gets. This is of significant benefit to CA, there's no doubt about it.

**Thorn Is** · 12-01-2006, 16:54

What would happen if textures cant be modded?

well the overall enthusiasm of the game will die and even if it is a success the shelf life of MTW II would be relativly short
and its possible for the shelf life of RTW to expand
pretty simple
I think CA probably knows this, and if they don't they will when they come out with and expansion
I remain optimistic over it
If you read the post from their blog it sounds like their just telling us to wait for a bit

**Thorn Is** · 12-01-2006, 16:58

Originally Posted by Myrddraal

Basically, modding goes beyond simply attracting modders as fans. Modding increases the life span of a game, and the publicity a game gets. This is of significant benefit to CA, there's no doubt about it.

Im in total agreement
RTW remained popular enough for long enough that they had 2 expansions and most stores stayed stocked
If there wasnt the shear number of mods of RTW and an overall enthusiasm in this community and TWC I probably would have enjoyed RTW for a while then moved on, not buying BI

**Myrddraal** · 12-02-2006, 05:00

If you read the post from their blog it sounds like their just telling us to wait for a bit

I'd agree with that too.

**Ozzfest20** · 12-04-2006, 04:11

If there was actually competition for this type of game, CA should be worried about others stealing the engine, but mods keep games alive, so they should give us the ability to skin... and model.