Mods are Odd: Do they detract from a game's artistic merit?
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Game development is collaborative, unlike books and most art. It's not the product of one person's work or vision, and is intended to be delivered to a massive audience for their entertainment. I'd say modding is closer to the idea of reinterpreting and performing existing music.
Modding is also a useful learning tool for people aspiring to work in the game industry, much like artists will study and copy the technique of particular artists to develop their own skills.
Also, I don't know that this is adding to the discussion, but as an artist and a game developer with a great deal of respect for both, I don't think it should be considered a "given" that video games are an art form at all.
Modding is also a useful learning tool for people aspiring to work in the game industry, much like artists will study and copy the technique of particular artists to develop their own skills.
Also, I don't know that this is adding to the discussion, but as an artist and a game developer with a great deal of respect for both, I don't think it should be considered a "given" that video games are an art form at all.