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Dear Morrowind modding community,

Hello, I have started my new project which will make npcs use the choice system, making the dialouge more like other rpgs, like Fallout 1 and 2:  http://i.imgur.com/Fqf8Ffz.jpg the picture you see is part of a BETA mod I am working on and releasing in the future for people to try out as I make the major project.  

Now that that's said, there is something I would like to talk about, involving this year's Modathon contest which just ended.  To say the least, I am slightly disturbed by the lack of feedback on some mods that you can tell had a lot of work put into them this past month.  I feel that the existence of the contest has caused the average mod user to dismiss every mod this month under the thought that every mod released this month was just a jab at some grand prize, and that there was no work put into them.  I want to express that this is not the case at all.

Personal example:  I just released my first mod which I've been working on since February, (it wasn't even intended for Modathon at first it just happened), The Mysterious Hunter, at 5 am eastern time on the 29th/30th and since then it has gotten 18 total downloads and 2 endorsements.  But no comments despite asking for feedback TWICE in the description.  "But you have two endorsements" Yes, I do, but those 2 endorsements don't tell me squat.  I don't know if you really like it and if it is going to remain in your load order until the end of time or if there's a game breaking bug that I need to fix because I screwed something up at 3 in the morning or if you have a simple suggestion like "Hey I like your mod but here's how it could've done better: la la la example example".  To put it bluntly, I don't know if I'm a good modder or not, and how I could improve in my future mods.  

That's the entire point of the comment section, is to post feedback and give criticism of ANY AND ALL KINDS.  I don't mind if you say my mod sucks, (as long as it's constructive) because it is feedback! 

And to show that I'm not just tooting my own horn, there are others who released their very first mods that look like really good mods and they have little to none feedback!

As of 2:00 eastern time 6/2/2016 these first time modders in the month of May have little to none feedback on their mods:

Cave of Wonders by Lady Phoenix Fire Rose:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44344/?

Stashes of Vvardenfell by elderscrolliangamer: http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44343/?

My mod:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44336/?

Shields on the back by kingofnordmar:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44325/?

Sweet Rest - The Vivec tearoom by Rashiel:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44320/?

Hair Pack for Bosmers Redone and Hair Pack for Nords Redone by Thurderan:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44308/?  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44307/?

Cave Player Home by KarlMidas:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44298/?

MCC Leveller and Quick Loot by mg979:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44294/?  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44258/?

Taller Male Nords, Fort Silvermoth- An imperial fort player home, and Pirates Grove by KingAlexanderIV:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44277/?  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44280/?  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44293/?

Improved Seyda Neen BETA by Arkar:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44290/?

Nyarlathotep by Rankless Corgi/Cow-o-war:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44284/?

Daedric Staff Enchanting Cap Increase by Xiianil:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44282/?

Race Adjustments - Precision and Portage by Aranai Ra:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44281/?

Lazy's Guild Rewards - Abilities by LazyPilots:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44270/?

Factor's Estate Redecorated by BitOfAZeldaFan:  http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/44268/?


I understand if you are busy, I have two school projects left (even though there there's only 3 weeks of school left) before I can try these mods myself, but I will be going through these mods and trying them over the summer so I can give them my feedback and I ask you to as well.

Not calling anyone witches but as a "community" this is disturbing.

Thanks for reading and be safe,

Enclavekiller


Yes it took me 2 hours to type this.

7 comments

  1. PikachunoTM
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    EnclaveKiller1, this is a wonderful thing that you are doing here. As someone who's taken a temporary leave (Hiatus, if I understand the term correctly) from Morrowind, coming back to the community to this is a wonderful, and highly welcoming thing to see. While I cannot play Morrowind at this time, I will certainly be following your progress :3
    1. Enclavekiller1
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      Welcome back lol, and I posted the first catalog with progress here: http://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/Images/2728/?

      Thanks for the support!
  2. Bauglir
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    I definitely agree with this wholeheartedly. Personally as a completely new modder this modathon I got a relatively good reception of 5-6 or more comments/endorsements on the two mods I have released, which has made me very excited and encouraged to do more. Had it been 2-3 or less, I think it would have been more towards the opposite feeling.

    So far I have only tried out and commented/endorsed one fellow new modathon participant to be honest. I have a bunch more downloaded and will use this list to see if I missed any, so thanks for this. Personally it's just kind of hard to get to when I already need to work on my own mod more, go through a bunch of modders resources I have downloaded, and learning quest making, scripting, item making etc. etc. combined with just simple inertia and not being able to decide what to do making these past days very unproductive really.

    Reading this post I will definitely prioritize giving feedback and encouraging others the same way I have been encouraged by others this past month.
  3. Naufragous77
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    Well, looking through that list, there's a few that I've missed seeing; this month had a lot of mods, big and small, flood the new files list, so it was easy to lose track of them. However, as for your mod, it's on my list to try out, since I started a new character and I can give you feedback from the perspective of someone playing it naturally, rather than blowing through it with a god-mode. This time of year is pretty busy for me with work, so I get maybe a few hours here and there, but rest assured by review/feedback is on it's way.

    Race Adjustments - Precision and Portage by Aranai Ra (feedback given)
    Nyarlathotep by Rankless Corgi (on list, still haven't gotten there)
    1. Enclavekiller1
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      Like I said in the post, it's perfectly fine to be busy, we can't all have the luxury of living in our mother's basements. And whatever your line of work it is, even if it's a hitman or hooker lol, I hope it goes well and you make a lot of money
    2. Naufragous77
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      Glad to hear that! I've got BTB Settings on and need every coin I need for training
  4. deleted32404475
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    I think it's good you have brought this up. Comments are great for support