UPDATE: New Statement on Modding Rules
"EA_Cade;c-18163178" wrote: Hey all, The Sims 4 Mod Policy has been updated today which clarifies the following point: Note, The Sims recognizes that creating Mods takes time and resources. T...
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Re. the two modders I posted about in my thread who retired from modding in the last couple of days -- both were considering retiring from modding well before this update.
For many modders, the reason to retire from modding is that they're plain exhausted. They're tired of updating mods, and they're tired of dealing with often very pushy, entitled players. After a while it's not fun anymore, regardless of what income they get.
I also want to add that many, many modders have never used early access or paywalls. Some of those accept donations or have a patron where the access you get isn't to early mod versions but to decision making, sneak previews, or prioritized support. Some have ads on their page, and EA is fine with those under the stated policy.
For modders with complex mods, a concern right now is how to release a test version of a mod to a smaller group of people and get meaningful feedback. Some were using an early-access structure for that, and depending on how this plays out with what clarifications can be given (and please note that EA's legal department might have issues a directive not to do that, and to let the statement -- which mirrors what is in the terms of service -- stand on its own), will need to find a new structure that works within what's permitted or will need to give up on using Simmers as beta testers.
If you want to support creators, please be kind to them. Don't bug them to clear their mods after a patch. Don't ask them when something will be fixed or updated. I know those things can be done politely, but the added pressure to perform is stressful. Donate when you can, without expectation of getting special access in return -- in most mod communities, this is the norm.
For many modders, the reason to retire from modding is that they're plain exhausted. They're tired of updating mods, and they're tired of dealing with often very pushy, entitled players. After a while it's not fun anymore, regardless of what income they get.
I also want to add that many, many modders have never used early access or paywalls. Some of those accept donations or have a patron where the access you get isn't to early mod versions but to decision making, sneak previews, or prioritized support. Some have ads on their page, and EA is fine with those under the stated policy.
For modders with complex mods, a concern right now is how to release a test version of a mod to a smaller group of people and get meaningful feedback. Some were using an early-access structure for that, and depending on how this plays out with what clarifications can be given (and please note that EA's legal department might have issues a directive not to do that, and to let the statement -- which mirrors what is in the terms of service -- stand on its own), will need to find a new structure that works within what's permitted or will need to give up on using Simmers as beta testers.
If you want to support creators, please be kind to them. Don't bug them to clear their mods after a patch. Don't ask them when something will be fixed or updated. I know those things can be done politely, but the added pressure to perform is stressful. Donate when you can, without expectation of getting special access in return -- in most mod communities, this is the norm.
