Tips on making and releasing a Successful Mod

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I have seen more than one person have good, completely unnoticed mod that actually surprised me on how good it was, but it was practically unknown. I've had this happen to mods I've made, too. I'll give a few easy tips to follow when releasing your mod.

 

1. Effort = Success

(a.k.a. Don't Rush Your Mod!)

Mods are supposed to be delicate pieces of work that take time and effort, and are not supposed to be rushed in an effort to get it out the door. Also, the more effort you put into it, the more your mod is worth. Time and Quality are synonymous. I've seen more than one mod be not as good as the idea was, simply because it was obvious that the mod was a bit rushed.

 

If you haven't noticed, the bigger mods take a longer time. The bigger mods tend to get better ratings/endorsements. Coincidence? I think not!

 

Take your time and put some effort into the mod, and the mod will come out a lot better.

 

2. Wait.

(a.k.a Don't release files you haven't finished!)

A mods "Golden Days", as I like to call them, happen in the first couple of days of viewing. So, if you release a file description of a file you haven't finished yet, your mod will be on page 5 by the time it has anything and thus won't be looked at very much.

 

3. Take Screenshots, if you can.

(a.k.a. We want something to look at!)

Without images, your mod gets that feeling that it's "just talk," and no one will take it seriously. It's like asking someone to buy a car without letting them see it first. You can describe it all you want, but we'll still want a look before we make our decision. Screenshots work wonders.

 

4. Don't leave the short description blank...

(a.k.a. Make a first impression.)

A mod that has nothing but a "..." as it's description makes me think the modder is kind of lazy. And thus, as per rule #1, I tend not to look at their mods. But it's not just important that you have one. You can also use the short description as a fishhook to lure your audience into your mod. "..." isn't a hook. It entails no interest, and often discourages people to take a look. A good short description, however, can bring crowds. As long as the mod itself is interesting, of course.

 

4 easy tips that can help you release a mod successfully. I could be completely wrong about them, but I really don't think so.

 

Kudos to you!