pistachio13 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Hi there. I'm a fairly new member to the nexus, so I'm uncertain how seriously this question'll be received, but hope someone might answer anyhow. A little info so that the question makes sense: A long-time gamer and mod user (and addict to Skyrim), I managed to convince my professor to allow me to "study" Skyrim Nexus for a paper and project. It's on the topic of how this particular modding community fits into the definition of a commons-based peer production project, despite the hub-based/hierarchical structure and the issue of it being created for a profit-driven product ("peer production" technically isn't supposed to contain a hierarchy or financial motivations). I'm also exploring how the modding community, Skyrim Nexus in particular, has managed to shape game development and production into being more community-conscious, allowing for a sort of multi-layered recursion. Can't say it's the most exciting topic, but it's pointed me towards some very interesting literature... My question: What motivates you or someone else to mod? Is it a need to have the game fit your desires? A passion for scripting? A love of seeing a finished project appreciated and admired? A means of practice in the hope of one day getting hired? In short, are most modders creation-driven or profit-driven ("profit" not necessarily pertaining to finances)? I'm curious, especially since mods require a lot of time and dedication, and a well-made mod can garner a lot of attention for both creation and creator. Side question: Also, has Skyrim's Creation Kit in any way opened up modding to people who wouldn't normally think of it? Wow, that came off a lot more academic than I had wanted. Probably why I stay off forums. Well, hope I haven't scared everyone away. Edited April 27, 2012 by pistachio13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eschaeon Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 There was a post yesterday that asked the same question, just about: http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/657452-why-mod/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachio13 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 There was a post yesterday that asked the same question, just about: http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/657452-why-mod/ Brilliant. Thanks for letting me know. Don't know how I managed to miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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