Steam Service Providers, and some how needing to clarify the Nexus stance again

[lemonspaz]

As somebody that supports the idea of mod authors being able to monetize their talent, I completely support your line of thinking. The Nexus should stay free, if that was its point all along. Just because its sticking to its principles doesn't mean its attacking the idea of paid mods. What it all boils down to is, artists should be able to freely choose for themselves whether to put their work up for sale. With a little (lot) of tweaking, the Steam Workshop would be perfect for that.

 

There are many reasons mod authors do what they do: exposure, experience, building a portfolio, even their love for the community. But there are a lot more ridiculously talented people who could contribute to the modding community if money was also an incentive.

 

The way Valve and Bethesda have handled things these past few days has set a really bad impression for paid mods. But if we can stop polarizing and building up strawmods (looking at you 99 dollar horse genitals), I believe everybody could see the obvious benefits of paid mods. Not saying that Nexus is the place for that sort of thing, but it ought to have SOME place.

[WightMage]

In response to post #24663854.

Ryker61 wrote:

Sauce?

Who filed it? Was it another modder?

Will we need to backup our versions of Wet & Cold before the take down notices appear here?

[BlackRabbitFantasyandArt]

In response to post #24662889. #24662979, #24663134 are all replies on the same post.

Brumbek wrote:

digitaltrucker wrote: ...and another one goes. Good luck...

Ventry wrote: If the free version here and the SW version are one and the same.
Then you have my support and best wishes and perhaps donation.
However if SW version has content that the free version here does not then that's a different kettle of fish altogether.

He posted on his page that the most up to date version will alwaysbe free on nexus..only steam version charges for 'convenience'. Honestly I'm ok with that model.

[BlackRabbitFantasyandArt]

In response to post #24661664. #24661729, #24662219, #24662674 are all replies on the same post.

MereandorEthereas wrote:

DCWillis wrote: "Jesus wept."

For the "Love of Talos" why do we have to bring modern myths into this? Can we stick to the story line? lol

WightMage wrote: You're right, we still haven't called upon C'thulhu to ask his opinion on this.

digitaltrucker wrote: Arr, ye can no be furgettin' the FSM now, me heartie!

I've already asked. The great and mighty Cthulu says he is above such matters as modding, until such a time when he is added to the game. In this instance he must be free, that all may experience his majesty and terror.

[WightMage]

In response to post #24663854. #24664244 is also a reply to the same post.

Ryker61 wrote:

WightMage wrote: Sauce?

Who filed it? Was it another modder?

Will we need to backup our versions of Wet & Cold before the take down notices appear here?

Oh my God: https://archive.is/ayjaw

Regardless of my personal feelings regarding Isoku, this really sucks.

[WightMage]

In response to post #24661664. #24661729, #24662219, #24662674, #24664319 are all replies on the same post.

MereandorEthereas wrote:

DCWillis wrote: "Jesus wept."

For the "Love of Talos" why do we have to bring modern myths into this? Can we stick to the story line? lol

WightMage wrote: You're right, we still haven't called upon C'thulhu to ask his opinion on this.

digitaltrucker wrote: Arr, ye can no be furgettin' the FSM now, me heartie!

lelouch107 wrote: I've already asked. The great and mighty Cthulu says he is above such matters as modding, until such a time when he is added to the game. In this instance he must be free, that all may experience his majesty and terror.

Come to think of it, I'm surprised there hasn't been a Call of C'thulhu mod for Skyrim yet, or maybe not one I am aware of.

I do recall his appearance in Oblivion with some glee, though.

[Hevymettle]

I just want the corporate greed out of it. I don't see how it can be justified that someone who makes a great mod to a game that is essentially dropped by the developer, is obligated to give them nearly half of the profit from their work. Bethesda is getting extra money for literally no work. Valve is taking too big a cut for what they have given (just my opinion on that) and shouldn't be doing so. I would say at most 35% between Valve and Bethesda (including the nice run off Valve has extended) and I still think that is way too high. If I could set a personal minimum a modder should be entitled to for their work, it would be 75%, the numbers we are currently at are backwards.

[cascadesbiker]

If Valve just went to a donate only policy like Nexus I think things would be better for them. In fact the more they copy Nexus the better since Nexus rocks. Hope sanity is returned and a fair solution to all is found. Gaming and modding is supposed to be fun.

[Hevymettle]

In response to post #24664514.

Hevymettle wrote:

Sorry, I forgot to mention the post itself. I am grateful for your dedication to this community and your efforts in making sure nothing goes under your nose or over your head. As far as I can see in this post I feel there is no fault that can be found in your actions or line of thought. Good luck in your continued vigilance and effort.

[WightMage]

In response to post #24662889. #24662979, #24663134, #24664289 are all replies on the same post.

Brumbek wrote:

digitaltrucker wrote: ...and another one goes. Good luck...

Ventry wrote: If the free version here and the SW version are one and the same.
Then you have my support and best wishes and perhaps donation.
However if SW version has content that the free version here does not then that's a different kettle of fish altogether.

lelouch107 wrote: He posted on his page that the most up to date version will alwaysbe free on nexus..only steam version charges for 'convenience'. Honestly I'm ok with that model.

Just keep in mind that once its on Steam, you will not be able to remove it unless Valve is pressured legally. You should read the fine print and make sure you're allowed to have the same version of both mods in two different locations.