How do I get good at modding?
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How to get started. Start easy, pick your game, build your skills, and get feedback. Try to start with something simple and build your skills from there. Coding is a key modding skill, but there are modders who specialize in graphics, sound and map design as well.
Can modding break your PC?
The most « damage » mods can do is either cause your game to crash (commonly called Crash-To-Desktop or CTD for short) or corrupt your savegame due to bloat issues where your savegame becomes too large.
Where can I learn to mod games?
The best way is to join the forums or find the community surrounding that game and ask questions. Some game developers will outfit their community with tools to make modding easier while other times the community itself will build the tools…or perhaps both.
Can mods have viruses?
It is quite possible for mods to have a virus attached to them; know where you get the mods and see if the site is trustworthy; you can also check how many downloads the mod received and all that. If it has a low amount of downloads, I wouldn’t download it until it is confirmed safe.
How to mod a PC game?
Modding PC games doesn’t follow a universal process. The required steps differ game to game and mod to mod. Generally, modding requires some kind of change to the existing game, such as tweaks to an .ini file or replacing texture files completely.
Are there any tips for modding?
While we wish modding were always a simple affair, it can often be complicated and require a bit of work on your end. Here are a few tips to keep in mind. Using mods can have an effect on your saved games, and you may run into problems further down the line.
How do I get a mod to work?
Sometimes you’re required to do a little modding yourself to get a mod to work. This may require you to edit an ini or text file. Notepad++ is great for this, much better than the Notepad software in Windows. Before you download any mod, fully read what the mod author has written.
Is it time to mod your PC case with lights?
Pimping up your PC case with lights is a pretty contentious issue among PC users. Modding though is about showing off, whether that’s showing off technical ability or the fact you’ve got no taste, and without some bling most punters won’t get close enough to notice all the other cool tweaks you’ve made. But now – It’s time to mod.