Critterman

I still feel there has to be some sort of media (preferably a video) to gain any kind of interest. Making a WIPz thread with the obscure and vague description saying "Hi, I'm making a TC" isn't going to cut it. I think we can all learn from the game companies and how they release a teaser trailer and then let everyone speculate about it, then come out with all of the details later with the release; that way you can get people talking even before the release. Same thing can be done with mods, have a small little topic, with an enticing name and don't mention anything but the bare-bones of what you are creating with a really awesome teaser video. Though, all of that work wouldn't be worth it for small mods, just the big ones that need public support. I think THAT would really get people talking, and we all know people talking about your mod is a good thing (usually).

I think word of mouth can really get a mod's popularity up. I find out about most of the big mods from people here and on other ES related sites talking about them rather than actually seeing their WIPz thread on the BGS forums. None of my mods get talked about that much because a) they don't have cool special effects b) they are largely gameplay changes instead of adding pretty new content c) I speak mainly English. A and B are pretty obvious but C might not be... My theory is that mods in languages primarily not in English get a little boost because people are more likely to talk about them. This is because the people that can speak that non-english language feel like they are let in on a secret and want to tell all of their friends, so they start their own thread on the BGS forums saying "look what I found!" and people see that and think "well that must be a good mod because people other than the mod author are commenting on how good it is". It helps to get opinions other than the mod author's. Plus, everyone knows Germans are so gosh darned productive, so there was hardly any doubt that they could finish a TC. Of course, that's only a theory, but it could explain why Nehrim was so popular.

http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=OblivionMods.Detail&id=4513 Hehe

I gave up on TV a while ago too many commercials and too little actual shows. I get pumped with enough advertisement as it is thank you. When I actually do decide to try to watch TV again the Science Channel is the only thing I like watching. Some of the shows on there really blow my mind, the commercial break gives me time to think over it

Wow, thanks for that thorough review I'll keep that keyboard in mind if this one ever starts acting up. Though, $70 bucks is a little steep for me atm. Just because of that, I would probably settle with one of the less "solid" ones at best buy... The keyboard i have is only about $18, and it hasn't ever caused any trouble yet

I was just thinking that last pic looked like some freakish swiss army knife monster from hell it has legs!!!

Wow that's weird

Happy Birthday Vouivre!!!

Lol, Galvon... just lol. And I THINK 18 years old is quite a bit more than embryonic.

I agree, my keyboard is an old dynex "internet keyboard", never had a problem with it, just a bit dirty . Now, mouses on the other hand... I've gone through so many lately its incredibly aggravating. Expensive logitech G5 mouse just decides to stop working one day so now I'm stuck with this gateway mouse that came with my dad's computer, its not bad, just only has two buttons and a wheel. But it seems everything I get that is logitech breaks a little after a month. I literally have 3 logitech headsets that don't work because of loose wiring in an earphone or mic, all breaking not much longer than a month after buying them . I have to find a brand that makes equipment as durable as they used to make them...

Nice! I'm usually not one for castles, but this looks pretty good Even better with the new version! EDIT: You might want to update your download link to TES Alliance, its broken!

How is this mod going? DR just pointed me here from a thread I made on the BGS forums. And I was wondering if I should go on with my own mod or help you out...