Games on Flash Drives. Discuss.

[thehoodedsmack]

I don't think anyone realizes the terrible implications for modding that this poses. Impossible DRM due to format = no modding = bad.

If the game's developers want you to mod the game, it shouldn't be infeasible to setup modding tools that load maps and settings on your hard-drive, using the game's engine stored on the USB.

It would really come down to the developer's choice. If they don't want you modding their game, tough beans.

[ExAm]

My point is, games should be moddable whether the developers want them to be or not.

[=sw=warlord]

My point is, games should be moddable whether the developers want them to be or not.

Why should they?
Legaly the developers are the ones who decide wherther what should be modded and what shouldn't be.
Halo 2 Xbox was a very good example of when modding can be detrimental to other players.
If a game come's out with its own editing kit then great, adds more value to the product but i personaly wouldn't not buy a game just because it dosn't have a editing kit.

[Ganon]

My point is, games should be moddable whether the developers want them to be or not.

not really

[Warsaw]

Why is it whenever a new technology rolls around that everybody thinks it precludes modification by the end user? Honestly, when was the last time you saw a system that hasn't been hacked and modified at any point in its life span?

Even if they disable modding this way, someone will find a way to hack the DRM and get the engine onto the hard drive. Modding will then commence. It's inevitable.

[Dwood]

flash drives suck. Steam and Impulse ftw.

[ExAm]

Modding breeds creativity, and should always be allowed and encouraged, whether the developer provides an SDK or not.

[=sw=warlord]

Modding breeds creativity, and should always be allowed and encouraged, whether the developer provides an SDK or not.

If you want to mod to improve your creativity then buy a game that supports modding.

[jcap]

Depends on what you mean by "allowed" and "encouraged". Of course, all developers should allow some sort of modding to their game through actual mod files to change campaign or maps. BUT, "modding" multiplayer stock maps is heavily frowned upon because even with an honor code saying only "modders" can play together, you are still going to have douchebag fucktards who ruin the game for everyone.

[=sw=warlord]

Depends on what you mean by "allowed" and "encouraged". Of course, all developers should allow some sort of modding to their game through actual mod files to change campaign or maps. BUT, "modding" multiplayer stock maps is heavily frowned upon because even with an honor code saying only "modders" can play together, you are still going to have douchebag fucktards who ruin the game for everyone.

As shown with Halo 2 xbox and now MW2.