Modders Face Challenges in Fixing Starfield
Hey there, fellow gamers! Today, we’re diving into the world of modding and the challenges faced by the team behind the Starfield Community Patch. If you’re a fan of Bethesda’s games, you probably know that modding has been a huge part of their community for years. Unfortunately, it seems that the lack of modding support for Starfield is making the task of fixing the game’s issues a lot tougher for these dedicated modders.
Communication Breakdown
In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Timothy ‘Halgari’ Baldridge, one of the modders leading the project, shed some light on the difficulties they’ve encountered so far. Despite already releasing a couple of versions of the community patch mod, Baldridge expressed frustration over the absence of communication and priority from Bethesda when it comes to modding.
Imagine you’re playing an intense boss fight in your favorite game, but your teammates suddenly stop responding to your commands. Frustrating, right? Well, that’s how these modders feel. They’ve been left in the dark, trying to navigate through the game’s issues without any guidance or support from the developers.
Broken Tools and Confusion
One example of the challenges faced by these modders is the process of bringing the key Skyrim modding tool xEdit to Starfield. Modder ElminsterAU had to spend over 400 hours working on getting an initial version of the tool working as intended. That’s like grinding through a difficult mission over and over again, hoping to finally overcome it.
Another point of confusion for the modding team is whether the bugs they’ve identified are already on Bethesda’s radar for fixing. With a whopping 432 open tickets on the mod’s issue list, it’s crucial for the modders to know where to focus their efforts. It’s like being on a quest with multiple objectives, but not knowing which one will lead to the best rewards.
A Call for Better Support
Baldridge expressed his desire for Bethesda to provide modding support for Starfield similar to what CD Projekt Red did for Cyberpunk 2077. CDPR’s REDmod offers modders a set of tools designed to help create, install, and share mods seamlessly. It’s like having an epic weapon that makes battling through the game’s challenges a breeze.
So, what’s the plan for Starfield? Well, official modding support is expected to arrive sometime in 2024, likely in the form of a creation kit provided by Bethesda. It’s like knowing that a powerful upgrade is coming, but having to wait a while before you can equip it.
Conclusion: Let’s Support the Modding Community
As gamers, we understand the value that modding brings to our favorite games. It’s like discovering hidden treasure chests filled with endless possibilities. That’s why it’s essential for developers like Bethesda to prioritize modding support and foster better communication with modders.
If you’re interested in learning more about the current state of modding Starfield, make sure to check out our interview with Trainwiz, where he talks about the work required to swap all of the game’s ships for Thomas the Tank Engine. And don’t forget to stay updated on the latest patches and must-have mods for Starfield.
Remember, fellow gamers, supporting the modding community is like leveling up together. Let’s make sure their voices are heard and their hard work is recognized. Together, we can create a gaming world that’s even more immersive, exciting, and full of endless possibilities!