Oblivion Modder interviews for Bethblog : IV - Oblivion

» Fri May 21, 2010 4:35 pm

May I suggest that (if it has not already been done) one of our amateur play testers get an interview some time?

They really are unsung heroes of modding.

They get a lot of the unfun labor (not creative) work of modding and almost no credit.

They often must spend hours doing the same thing over and over.

Good play testers for mods are so very hard to find, but I have been blessed with several excellent ones on my last few projects and
they made a world of difference in the quality of my Duke Patrick combat mods.

I think that would be cool. Any names that you might have off the top of your head?

» Fri May 21, 2010 11:42 pm

I agree in the fact that Mr_Siika should be considered. He has done an awesome job and has some of the best modder's resources out there. In addition, I have found that he is very helpful with requests as well.

» Sat May 22, 2010 5:52 am

to answer your question here are some that I have worked with:

Arwen (Lore Research, Concept Contributor and Play Tester.)

"Arwen is a non-traditional (as in older) college student at Roger Williams University, where she will be a senior this fall attempting to complete a dual major while being a varsity athlete (sailing team). She admits to being rather obsessive when it comes to realism and immersion in RPGs.

Katnap ( Bug Slayer, Concept Contributor and Play Tester.)
I've been playing pc games for a while now, have a husband and kids who have at times taken second place to the pc.

Leandro Conde ( Moral Suport, Concept Contributor and Play Tester.)

I think that would be cool. Any names that you might have off the top of your head?

» Sat May 22, 2010 4:20 am

Well in that case, I second them all and hopefully they accept.

» Fri May 21, 2010 8:38 pm

If you can retain consciousness without falling out of your chair while reading the interview, then I applaud you!

But really, it was fun. :coolvaultboy:

A little perspective on myself, plus a goofy picture to go along with it.

Pic is so awesome.

I'm trying to work on getting some new interviews put together. Sorry, it's been a little hectic the last week or so.

» Fri May 21, 2010 4:41 pm

Ah, I wouldn't sweat it gstaff, we all know you have other duties besides these forums and besides someone has to do the dirty work of getting the public ready for FO3. But thanks for checking in anyway, it's good to be kept in the loop.

» Fri May 21, 2010 6:02 pm

If you can retain consciousness without falling out of your chair while reading the interview, then I applaud you!

But really, it was fun. :coolvaultboy:

A little perspective on myself, plus a goofy picture to go along with it.

:rofl: It was well worth the wait! I wish I hadn't been taking a break from the forum when the interview was released. Anyway, that picture is priceless!

Your interview made me appreciate the modding community a bit more. I had no idea how hard it was to mod back in the 80s/90s. :wave:

» Fri May 21, 2010 5:56 pm

Timeslip?
Qarl?
Bomret?

» Fri May 21, 2010 5:55 pm

Quarl - Seconded!
the Play testers: SECONDED!
also, i dont know if its been done yet, but the public veiw on modding would be quite cool - like, say there is somebody here who doesnt mod, but plays, the game? interview THEM, and see what their perspective on the modding world is.

» Sat May 22, 2010 3:53 am

Giskard! Cyrodiil Upgrade! Enough said.

» Sat May 22, 2010 8:46 am

Giskard! Cyrodiil Upgrade! Enough said.

I second that ... What it's being done by him it's an enormous job and with peaks of the highest quality. W.r.t the play testers, I don't know :whistle:

...

I would also want to see interviewed the guys that are helping others most of the time here, cos they're heroes. I wouldn't like to forget anyone of them, but Arkngt, showler, Shikishima, wmj, Axil, Luchaire, Darina, lillith, display name already in use (Vorians), etc (I'm sure I am forgetting someone and I hate me for that) are those that come to my mind now.

Best regards,
leandro

EDIT: added suggestion

» Sat May 22, 2010 1:45 am

Aye, Giskard/Mr.Siika would be perfect ones to interview.

» Sat May 22, 2010 1:05 am

Helborne, he is really giving Mr_Siika and Jannix Quinn a run for their money when it comes to providing the community with resources. All three of these guys are awesome and well deserving of the spotlight.

» Fri May 21, 2010 11:58 pm

Helborne, he is really giving Mr_Siika and Jannix Quinn a run for their money when it comes to providing the community with resources. All three of these guys are awesome and well deserving of the spotlight.

Hel is leaving us. :violin:

So you guys had better catch him quick, if you want an interview.

» Fri May 21, 2010 11:49 pm

:facepalm: damn, i knew that too. he will probably decline but...what you gonna do. at least he is throwing in all he has before he splits and if we are lucky he may return one day, if not for oblivion then perhaps another bethesda release.

» Sat May 22, 2010 10:39 am

:nod: I know he will return. We will see him again one day. He will probably just pop in unannounced with some useful modders resource for download.

An interview from him would be nice, though. I always wondered what drove him to create so much stuff in so little time with no sacrifice of quality.

» Sat May 22, 2010 12:52 am

Timeslip?
Qarl?
Bomret?

Didn't I do one with Qarl already?

EDIT: I guess not. I'll add him to the list.

» Fri May 21, 2010 8:55 pm

Didn't I do one with Qarl already?

EDIT: I guess not. I'll add him to the list.

I hope Qarl will get interviewed, in case he is still around. He has done some amazing work with his Texture Packs. :thumbsup:

» Sat May 22, 2010 12:21 am

Bond is now on the blog.

» Sat May 22, 2010 4:23 am

Bond is now on the blog.

Good read too.

» Sat May 22, 2010 10:38 am

http://www.gamesas.com/bgsforums/index.php?showuser=62945. Very devoted to the game with a great attention to detail, a consummate perfectionist and a really nice guy too.

http://www.gamesas.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=868158 A talented artist with a strong devotion to consistently providing something new and unique, affectionately referred to by some as Bow Dude, his weapons are some of the best ever made for Oblivion.

» Sat May 22, 2010 12:16 pm

Buddah interview is up

» Sat May 22, 2010 10:52 am

FINALLY!

This one im going to save nice interview!

» Fri May 21, 2010 11:38 pm

Thanks to Gstaff for doing this, and to all my friends who left such heartwarming comments.

But to all members of this wonderful community, a heartfelt thanks; you are what makes this game exceptional.

Micky aka Buddah

» Fri May 21, 2010 8:49 pm

Thanks to Gstaff for doing this, and to all my friends who left such heartwarming comments.

But to all members of this wonderful community, a heartfelt thanks; you are what makes this game exceptional.

Micky aka Buddah

I just read over your interview. I really enjoyed it.

I hope to be able to see you still active in the future (Even though I havn't been that active in your threads (sorry about that

)).

Best wishes my friend.