Modding Advice
I’ve been making mods for Ares, Override, and other games since the mid-90s, and in that time I have learned many lessons “the hard way". Recently I got to thinking about what I’ve learned from all of this, and about what advice I would give someone today. This advice is primarily focused on creating and releasing large mods, though most of it can apply to mods of any sort. These concepts have been very helpful for me, and I hope they may benefit others as well. :) 🎨 Go for It!: Modding is fun and worthwhile in and of itself, even if you don't plan to release anything. If you feel like making a mod, or even just messing around with the tools to see what you can do, I'd encourage you to give it a try. As long as you're having fun, you're doing it right. :) ❤️ Love the Process: This is a video game. The point is to enjoy it. Creating a mod typically takes a long time. If modding is a chore for you, and you’re unhappy doing it, that'll drag you down fo...