Been thinking it might be fun to revisit the old modding interviews we used to do on Bethesda Blog and start talking to authors of Skyrim mods. Whaddya think?

Feel free to use this thread for suggestions -- you can even include Oblivion and Morrowind mods.

This is not an April Fool.

For starters, start with Arthmoor and co. about the Unofficial patches if he/they are up to it. May be a nice interview

Yes, Arthmoor would be a good first candidate. Try also interviewing Vurt as well (He was the one who created all the flora mods for Morrowind, and the excellent Skyrim Flora Overhaul).

Brillient idea!

Add another vote for Arthmoor. Maybe Chesko would be a good'n with his Survivor Series of mods. Verteiron and Il Ducey for some of the interesting things they've been cooking up in the "scripted boss battles" department. SpookyFX.com (Duke Patrick) for his combat mod. And of course Alexander J Velicky for making Falksaar single handed.

Just a few

- Hypno

Yes definitely. I would say Alexander J Velicky for sure once falskaar is out.

Agreed.

First Emma, than Arthmoor

Keep the suggestions coming.

Any idea how to reach Soolie for the Tropical Skyrim mod?

Glad to hear that the modder interview series' coming back! Leaving this http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1062093-oblivion-modder-interviews-for-bethblog/page__st__60 since you said we could include Oblivion modders

And while I'm here, I'd like to nominate IanPatt (Ian Patterson) of the xSE team for all the ground-breaking work he's done over the years.

I agree that Arthmoor would be an interesting choice--I'd love to know how he has the time to do all that he does! Also second ianpatt.

Kris Takahashi, lead writer of the enormous http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/8429, would be, er, interesting.

Balok, who made the great http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/40433and http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/43757/ mods for New Vegas, and is now working on a pretty http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1313928-wip-helgen-rebuilt-project/--I'd like to read about making the switch from scifi/New Vegas to fantasy/Skyrim modding, and his apparent passion for letting the player rebuild things!

Not a modder as such, but http://www.gamesas.com/user/780927-viridian-echo/has been a voice actress on several interesting Skyrim mods, and she's a very charming and witty writer, so I think she could provide an entertaining and informative interview from a slightly different perspective.

As far as Oblivion modders, I think Lanceor (http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/42490, "most-endorsed Oblivion mod of 2012") would be a great choice--get more people buying the back catalog by showing the excellent adventures still being made for it.

For Morrowind, I was thrilled to see recently that the creators of two of my favorite mods, Kateri (http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1452298-relz-julan-ashlander-companion-20/) and Stuporstar (http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1441360-wip-uviriths-legacy-overhaul/) are both updating their signature mods--I think it would be interesting to talk to folks like these two, to see what keeps them coming back to the game and to their projects.

Morrowind
OpenMW - I don't know if you count OpenMW as a mod but I think that is going to be a big part of Morrowinds modding in the future. Linky to thread http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1445106-openmw-thread7/
Province Cyrodiil - Another ambitious province mod that is giving Cyrodiil a different look than what was portrayed in Oblivion. Linky http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1437786-province-cyrodiil/
Tamriel Rebuilt - Might be the most ambitious mod ever for TES and defiantly the longest running. Linky http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1452358-relz-tamriel-rebuilt-sacred-east-12-5/
Skyrim Home of the Nords - Another amazing WIP mod that is amazing. Linky http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1430405-rel-shotn-the-reach-release-01-vorndgad-forest/page__hl__skyrim

Skyrim
Enderal: The Shards of Order - Sequel to a amazing mod from Oblivion. Linky http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1381698-wipenderal-the-shards-of-order/
Skyrim Redone - Overhaul for Skyrim that is quiet popular. Can't find Forum link so Nexus link http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/9286

I am happy you aren't just doing Skyrim because Morrowind still has a healthy modding community that is under reconized.

If there's a vote, mine goes to ianpatt and/or behippo (if he's still around, haven't seen him here in awhile).

Definitely Arthmoor.

What about the creators of some of the tools like Wyre Bash, TESVEdit, and BOSS? Those aren't mods per se, but important tools for anyone who uses or creates mods.

Another vote for Alex Velicky for his incredible work ethic and high standards. Of course, we all know what his motivation is and an interview could serve dual purposes

Chesko? Kris Takahashi, would be an interesting one.

Just a reminder that http://www.bethblog.com/2008/05/09/morrowind-mod-interview-emma/ was interviewed back in 2008 because of her Morrowind Mods.

Arthmoor, Chesko, and any of the guys working on SKSE and SkyUI would be some of my top choices.

Alexander Velicky for Falskaar for Skyrim, Arthmoor for everything he's ever done ever, Chesko for Frostfall for Skyrim.

If i think of any more I'll post!

You could probably message him on the http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/users/1375879.

Put another vote for Tamriel Rebuilt, Province : Cyrodiil and Skyrim: Home of the Nords for Morrowind.

I think an interview with some of the mod devs working under the Beyond Skyrim banner would be cool, too.

And maybe Isben's Ghost's Black Marsh mod for Oblivion.

P.S. This would be embarassing if this forum is closed/votes have already been taken.

I would go with JustinOther, mostly for his willingness to provide helpful information and politeness. But that's just me.

Seconded. I would still be looking at Papyrus with a dazed and confused expression on my face if it wasn't for JustinOther in the CK forum

Cipscis would be another good one for basically the same reason

- Hypno

Thanks for the mention, hypno88. I've actually already done a modder's interview on Bethblog for the work I did on Fallout 3, way back in 2009. Here's a link: http://www.bethblog.com/2009/08/24/modding-interview-cipscis/

I've been a bit out of the loop when it comes to Skyrim modding, but I'd love to JustinOther or any of the http://steamcommunity.com/groups/SkyrimCKPublic/discussions/0/864959809815234559/).

Cipscis

I agree, if he were in the SCA (the heavy weapons and medieval research and reenactment organization) his level of both skill and conduct (respectful attitude) would get him Knighted.

Might I suggest Elderwind of Wasteland Defense and its Skyrim reincarnation Tundra Defense?