Essays about: "modding"

Found 5 essays containing the word modding.

  1. 1. Behavioural comparison of test and field executions of video games

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Chloé Marie Porion; [2023]
    Keywords : Software Testing; Field Monitoring; Test Monitoring; Video Games; Video Game Modding; Mjukvarutestning; Fältövervakning; Testövervakning; Videospel; Videospel Modding;

    Abstract : Software developers write tests to ensure that their application behaves as intended. However, the behaviour of an application in production may deviate from the behaviours that are tested. This difference between test and field executions is rarely assessed in practice. READ MORE

  3. 2. MOBAs, the beginning : From mod to genre

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Anton Zachrisson; Alexander Holmberg Karancsi; [2023]
    Keywords : MOBA; Political Economy theory; Modding; Historical timeline; Monetization plans; Power structures;

    Abstract : This thesis covers the history of the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) genre by creating a chronological historical timeline of some of the most catalytic titles. It also delves deeper into the dynamic between modders and companies and how that dynamic changed as the genre evolved. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing a Roguelike Deckbuilding Design Tool with Slay the Spire Modding API

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Hoang Luu; [2023]
    Keywords : Roguelike deckbuilding; Slay the Spire; UI integration; Modding;

    Abstract : Dream Quest(2014) introduced the Roguelike deckbuilder as a game genre. The genre later became popular with the help of Slay the Spire in 2017. As the genre is still fairly new, there are not a lot of tools for designing games of said genre. READ MORE

  5. 4. The cooperative future of game development : A phenomenon of collaboration between producers and consumers in the video game industry

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)

    Author : Viktor Gustafsson; Gustav Höglund; [2016]
    Keywords : producer-consumer collaboration; indie; modding; business model; game development; game engine; participatory culture; outsourcing innovation; community platforms; producent-konsumentsamarbeten; indie; modding; affärsmodell; spelutveckling; spelmotor; deltagarkultur; outsourcing innovation; konsumentnätverk;

    Abstract : Independent developers and large-scale development studios - commonly seen as the Davids and Goliaths of the video game industry - are moving closer together. Powerful software frameworks, traditionally reserved for professional developers and only available through expensive licenses, are becoming free to use for consumers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Modders of Skyrim: Motivations and Modifications : A qualitative study of what motivations and modifications the modders of Elder Scrolls: Skyrim exhibit

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Eleonora Hackman; Ulfrik Björkqvist; [2014]
    Keywords : Modding; motivation; what; survey; qualitative study; Modding; motivation; vad; enkät; kvalitativ studie;

    Abstract : Denna kvalitativa studie syftar till att studera vilka motivationer vi kan finna hos de som modifierar det digitala spelet Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, samt vad det är de modifierar. Inom studiens ramar knyter vi även samman motivationer och modifikationer. Vi presenterar även relaterad forskning samt introducerar ämnet digital spelmodifiering. READ MORE