It’s no secret the Bethesda community is full of enthusiastic fans who love the games so much, they spend countless hours making mods for them. From tiny things like horse armor to entirely fan-made quests and locations, the variety on offer is staggering.
In the past, modders have always created these mods for free, treating them as passion projects. But with a new program by Bethesda called Creations, there’s a big row about whether modders should be able to charge money for their work.
Some Bethesda Modders Think Paid Mods Can Inhibit Creativity
Modder Shekhinaga thinks monetizing mods won’t lead to anything good.
For many modders who breathe life into Bethesda’s vast worlds, crafting content is a pure act of passion. In an interview with VG247, prominent Skyrim modder Emmi Junkkari explained:
I doubt most people started making content for these games thinking they’ll make mad bucks with Patreon.
In the past, modders have always created these mods for free, treating them as passion projects. But with a new program by Bethesda called Creations, there’s a big row about whether modders should be able to charge money for their work.
Some Bethesda Modders Think Paid Mods Can Inhibit Creativity
Modder Shekhinaga thinks monetizing mods won’t lead to anything good.
For many modders who breathe life into Bethesda’s vast worlds, crafting content is a pure act of passion. In an interview with VG247, prominent Skyrim modder Emmi Junkkari explained:
I doubt most people started making content for these games thinking they’ll make mad bucks with Patreon.
- 4/14/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
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