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    Shaidar Haran Senior Member SAM Site Champion Myrddraal's Avatar
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    Default Re: Probably nothing

    how much time mods were downloaded and calculation probably said that profit margin from mods is irrelevant
    This simply isn't true btw.

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    Default Re: Probably nothing

    Quote Originally Posted by Myrddraal
    This simply isn't true btw.
    Interesting. Lusted in twcenter claim it.

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    Default Re: Probably nothing

    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?

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    Im guessing, i do not have any hard facts.

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    Default Re: What i think will happen with modding M2TW

    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.
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    Shaidar Haran Senior Member SAM Site Champion Myrddraal's Avatar
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    Default Re: What i think will happen with modding M2TW

    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.

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    Default Re: What i think will happen with modding M2TW

    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
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    Default Re: What i think will happen with modding M2TW

    Quote 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
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    Default Re: What i think will happen with modding M2TW

    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.

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    Default Re: What i think will happen with modding M2TW

    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.
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