Mods: Why do we love them and why do people make them.

[ComatoseJedi]

In my stint of playing KSP, I often relied on mods to make my game time more fun and enjoyable. I got my hands dirty a little bit and tried it myself. I can safely say that I am no modder by a long shot, at the moment. If I took the time to learn everything that I need to know in order to make mods, I'd might make something that will one day be used by the masses. Whenever I went to Kennedy Space Center, I was amazed and awed by the marvels that science put together to send men (and eventually women) into space. Exploration is in our DNA and the exploration of space is the next frontier. When you think of all the brain power to make the technology to do that, it becomes bigger than anyone can possibly imagine. 

What does this have to do with modding you ask? Well, I'll tell you! Mod makers spend countless hours modelling and texturing, running the models through Unity and sorting through countless lines of code to make sure everything works as it should. They do this with no pay and are underappreciated for the most part. But, KSP gives a platform for the most avid dreamer of going into space and there is where the mod makers come into play. Making dreams a reality (well, a KSP reality) is something that most people do not realize when they get a mod they love. But, everyone who plays KSP shares the same vision of exploring space. But, I feel that mod makers have a bigger dream. 

So, take time out of your day to thank your favorite mod maker. If they have a place to donate a cup of coffee, do so. If i had the money, I'd give them all a good portion of cash just to make it worth their while. Because I have a dream, too. Thanks to KSP and mod makers, the dream is alive and well. 

So Thank You Mod Makers for making dreams come true!

[evileye.x]

What I call perfect timing: right after console release 

[Ixenzo]

KSP in its form is and has been a barebones physics engine with minimal and illogical (from realism standpoint) content. Mods add actual mechanics, gameplay, content and (for shame!) UI into it. I thank modders for making KSP a playable and enjoyable game.

[CobaltWolf]

Chicks.

[Andem]

30 minutes ago, CobaltWolf said:

Chicks.

^^This.

[legoclone09]

41 minutes ago, CobaltWolf said:

Chicks.

Yes.

 

Seriously, kudos to all the mod makers! They are amazing!

[Gamax19]

I got in to mod making after seeing Tim Peak go to the ISS and my dream to desin a command pod so I learnt how to do so .

[Tinyeth (Taulord100)]

Thank you for this discusion. I got into modding when I saw my younger brother Gamax19 developing his mod and I thought I want a bit of that. Additionally I new it would be a great skill to learn and be able to share something great to the Ksp community, not to mention that it is a fun labour of love. 

Edited July 24, 2016 by Tinyeth (Taulord100)