Looking for a game to mod
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Hey everyone. I''m trying to learn as much as I can about game programming and someone suggested I look into modding an existing game. Im wondering what games out there can be seriously modded? Not just have levels made or stats tweaked, I''m looking for a full-fledged modifiable engine.
What games out there have an engine I can get into the C++ and really get my hands dirty? I know the Quake source code is out there somewhere and I heard that Unreal (never played it) has a modifiable engine. I''m not a big fan of FPS games, so Quake isnt my first pick. Whats the best way to get started with something like this? I dont want to buy a game JUST for the purpose of modding it but I want to buy a game that can be modded, get it?
Any help is appreciated
half-life has a very moddable engine, has a large community of developers, and has stood the test of time, mods are still made for it some 6 years after release
Neverwinter Nights comes to mind. I got my copy for $10 or $15.
Freespace 2 also (and it's open source), but it's hard to find a legal copy these days. For those about to mention The Underdogs, I said "legal".
[edited by - bobstevens on May 3, 2004 5:03:46 PM]
Freespace 2 also (and it's open source), but it's hard to find a legal copy these days. For those about to mention The Underdogs, I said "legal".
[edited by - bobstevens on May 3, 2004 5:03:46 PM]
You mentioned you don''t like FPS games, which would eliminate Half-Life and similar games. But what types of games DO you like?
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Im a fan of strategy, action/adventure, puzzle, RPG.
I actually just played Unreal at a friend''s house and it wasnt bad so maybe I''ll give halflife a try. Any others, of course, would be welcome.
Anyone recommend any good sites that would have everything I''d need to get started modding (aside from the core game)?
I actually just played Unreal at a friend''s house and it wasnt bad so maybe I''ll give halflife a try. Any others, of course, would be welcome.
Anyone recommend any good sites that would have everything I''d need to get started modding (aside from the core game)?
A great game to mod that i have bee modding is either half-life or halo. Its great fun.
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Yeah, if you go with Half-Life or Unreal (or UT2K3/4) you can turn it into an RPG if you want. From what I''ve seen, they''re extremely moddable. Otherwise, I think NWN isn''t pretty extensible, though I don''t know if you really mod it or just make content.
tj963
tj963
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Well, Unreal Tournament has devoured my soul. I cant stop playing it now 
I''ve decided to go with Unreal and just ordered my own copy. Thanks to you all for your help.
I''ve decided to go with Unreal and just ordered my own copy. Thanks to you all for your help.
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