The only issue I can see if what I heard was true is this:
I heard that Steam nor the game developer will provide oversight over the mod store. That basically means that QA standards are non-existent so you can expect junk being thrown up in hopes of a quick buck.
[Edited by moderator Neo7, 4/23/2015 11:31:51 PM]
Correct. Valve expects players to police the mods.
My opinion about paid mods? No thanks. Already paying 60 euro for a game, and 60 more for official mods AKA DLC.
I'm not saying someone shouldn't be rewarded for their work, just that I don't see a whole lot of people paying for unofficial content that might break the game, that someone will abandon after 2-3 patches and will never bother coming back and fixing it.
Kudos to modders who won't follow this and will keep their mods free.
The only issue I can see if what I heard was true is this:
I heard that Steam nor the game developer will provide oversight over the mod store. That basically means that QA standards are non-existent so you can expect junk being thrown up in hopes of a quick buck.
[Edited by moderator Neo7, 4/23/2015 11:31:51 PM]
Not only that but they expect original mod owners to submit a DMCA if someone is stealing their work. So if the original mod maker is MIA or something, anyone could take their work and monetize it on Steam.
Then there's the few people on Nexus who are already taking down their free mod downloads so they can put a price tag on it through the Steam Workshop.
Incase you didn't hear steam now has the option to buy mods for your hard earned real life monies. To me that is straight up disgusting. Yes I know modders do hard work etc but there is a reason it's for years been considered a hobby etc. So the idea to start charging for it is sick. I now refuse to buy any game that supports this. I will also be shopping on steam a lot less and a lot more on GOG.
Anyone else disgusted or other wise bothered by this?
Source: steamcommunity.com/workshop/aboutpaidcontent/
Edit Note: I should mention for those who don't understand English writing as well. I voice this as my opinion when I said it's disgusting etc. I do not intend it as fact or otherwise. I make no claim to decide for you which is why I made this post to hear others thoughts and let them know about it.
[Edited by Varacka, 4/23/2015 4:19:15 PM]
I agree, this is called greed and dictatorship/despotism in my opinion.
They started a while ago by removing options useful for most gamers while tampering with the forums, sure, they added new toys...to hide their new rules
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