Paid mods

Big_Japan · #1 04-23-2015, 10:42 PM

the ride don't stop

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Cecily · #2 04-23-2015, 11:02 PM

User created DLC. Ugh.

Big_Japan · #3 04-23-2015, 11:34 PM

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User created DLC. Ugh.

And with publishers being kind enough to allow us plebs early access these days, we're sure to see our first Day-One user-created bug/balance fix DLC shortly! With the publisher and Steam profiting! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Oleris · #4 04-23-2015, 11:22 PM

I see no problem of people being able to profit from creating new content for games. I can see issues arise if the money is only going to steam instead of the game developer though.

Ezalor · #5 04-24-2015, 12:49 PM

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I see no problem of people being able to profit from creating new content for games. I can see issues arise if the money is only going to steam instead of the game developer though.

"content" is a very generous way of describing 99% of what's on the paid mod marketplace. go ahead and click here and filter for paid mods. it's just a shitload of $1.99 for a sword graphic or $2.50 to animate fishing skill.

i don't think anyone would oppose a mandatory payment for a massive mod with tons of playable content, quests, voice acting, etc

Oleris · #6 04-24-2015, 02:56 PM

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"content" is a very generous way of describing 99% of what's on the paid mod marketplace. go ahead and click here and filter for paid mods. it's just a shitload of $1.99 for a sword graphic or $2.50 to animate fishing skill.

i don't think anyone would oppose a mandatory payment for a massive mod with tons of playable content, quests, voice acting, etc

shit works for cs:go and dota 2. 1-2 years down the road 90% of user created mods will be for sale only. The developer wins by not having to produce their own content and the mod/graphic makers win by profiting from their work. Currently, the consumers are winning by getting free content without paying for it.

Ezalor · #7 04-24-2015, 04:23 PM

mod/graphics makers totally win by valve taking 75% of their profits

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Big_Japan · #8 04-24-2015, 10:02 PM

SHOCKING interview with Valve employee about selling mods on the workshop

Oleris · #9 04-25-2015, 01:35 AM

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mod/graphics makers totally win by valve taking 75% of their profits

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better than zero?

HalflingWarrior · #10 04-26-2015, 09:54 AM

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mod/graphics makers totally win by valve taking 75% of their profits

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There's also a fine print clause stating that the mod must make $400 total sales before the modder gets his first $100 check.

Additionally, Valve has virtually ZERO customer support. Mods frequently break. Games get patched and mods break, etc etc etc.

Valve doesn't give a shit about ANY of this, though!!!