Deleted22792449User Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Dear Skyrim modding community, my name is Neal Cowan and I am currently doing my bachelor’s degree in media culture at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. As a topic for my final thesis I decided to write about Skyrim modifications. More specifically I’m interested in what motivates you, as a mod creator, and if you see the modding activities you are committed to as work or play (if the boundaries between work and play are indeed this clear). Although extensive research has been done on the topic no-one, as far as I know, has ever gathered first hand experiences by talking to the modders themselves. This is what makes my research original and this is where I rely on modders like you to open up to me and share your experiences. Would you be willing to help me out in my research? I have created a short questionnaire of ten questions and it would be great if some of you find the time to fill it out.. I don't think it will take you more than five minutes. You can find the questionnaire here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B6HJF3B I want to thank you for the work you do, and I want to thank you for considering helping me, also. If after filling out the questionnaire you want to share more insights and experiences with me then please do shoot me a little message here and we’ll figure something out - same goes for any questions you might have about me as a person or the topic I’m working on - I’d be more than glad to share. We could have a conversation on Skype, or here using the private messaging service. Hope to hear from you soon,All the Best, Neal Cowan,bachelor candidate media culture, Maastricht University. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anikma Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Ok, I did your survey, hope it helps and good luck with your endeavors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted22792449User Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thanks Anikma! Much appreciated! :) Have a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesniperdevil Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Completed:Good luck buddy. it may be worth asking other mod communities too, so you can do a comparison between games - e.g. you may find that games such as league of legends have mod authors with far different aims than Skyrim. FYI I have worked in the games industry and decided to leave, but still mod - so PM me if you wish to get some anecdotes that may lead to further discussion.FYI2: I also did a game themed dissertation for my degree (about emergent gameplay) and can also provide some tips about how to structure an argument. again PM if you want. I fully support any activity that brings gaming into academic circles - helps to legitimise our amazing hobby to the old cronies who think its just child's play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrollThief84 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Cool little survey, it was fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted22792449User Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks a lot the sniperdevil and Scrollthief1984! Very much appreciated. @sniperdevil: I'll definitely pm you thanks for the offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiewagg Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted22792449User Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Thanks a lot Mattiewagg, much appreciated! Have a nice day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiewagg Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Thanks a lot Mattiewagg, much appreciated! Have a nice day!You too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted31005User Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Done.Veel geluk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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