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LOH: Backgrounds

Thanks to a friend, I'm getting some 3D models for buildings for my backgrounds. I will probably paint them myself otherwise. Characters are pretty much designed, except for the main character. I still can't seem to draw her right. :P

Modding

One of my not-so-secret pleasures about some games is the ability to MOD them aka modify. It takes a lot of time, talent and a workhorse of a computer but the results are amazing. Unfortunately I haven't been able to create my own mod for years thanks to work. Mods Mod communities are a proverbial cesspit of creative and talented folks sharing game content for FREE...usually. Utilizing the limits of the game to add something new and provide MORE playtime with that game. If I find a mod community for a game I usually download a thing or two. (Or a million in the case with the Sims). What makes a good Mod Mods can vary in type from program fixes, hacks and cosmetic changes to full blown extra stories, missions or DLC. One of my university courses was to create a Mod using the Neverwinter Nights 2 Toolset for game writing. The whole experience taught me what really goes into creating a good mod. Pre-planning has a lot to do with it and learning is the other half. Planning and experie