What is "Modding", and How do you Do it?

I'm currently playing "Resident Evil 5", and I'm really good at it, and have unlocked most of everything. But one day, I went to "Youtube", and watched a video that said "Resident Evil 5 Modding Video". I was impressed, because somehow, this guy, he rigged the game, and got all this awesome stuff! Since then, I'v been curious about modding, and how to do it. I'm also wondering, is it illegal? Does it require specific equipment? How does it work? How do I get it onto my Xbox 360, so that I may use it? If someone could answer these questions for me that would be nice! Also, I understand that by cheating, I'm just a pansy, but since the game is pretty much beat, I would like to give it a try. Thank you for the help!What is "Modding", and How do you Do it?
Modding doesnt nesarly make you a pansy. Modding is great because it can add a different perspective to the game. First off, modding the game yourself if VERY hard. usually what people do is download premade mods for that particular game.



For instance, GTA IV Car mods



It can be anywhere from add cars to the game, to changing the physics of how they handle



Does that make you a pansy, of course not, It add diversity and makes the game more fun. But even downloading and installing premade mods can be difficult.



I dont beleive it is illegal. And if it is, its YOUR game, YOU bought the rights to THAT game. now if you mod it, and try to sell it, then thats a different story.



Modding on the 360 is near impossible. Idc what kind of equipment you got. No one makes mods for 360.



Modding is also different from game to game. Some mods just require you to copy and paste a folder into another one. Some require you to chagne locations around, change values of a particular file. and have other programs to run mods. It can be anywhere from extremely easy to hell on earth.



Also If your someone that doesnt have legit copys of games on your computer it can be even more difficult to mdo because some mods require a certain version or update of the game inorder to work. And when you download a cracked game its usually a fixed version. if you updated it you would have to find a new crack for that version.



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Yes it takes someone skilled, You might not have to be an expert but you cant be some grandma that has just started using a computer
No its not illegal. but it is for xbox 360.. its in their ToS.. just make sure you arent connected to xbox live when you do this.

You need specific equipment, generally its very hard to mod on xbox360, I think its way easier to do it on PC.

you need a Usb to connect up to your harddrive and put specific files onto it.

I wouldnt recommending you to do this incase you get a virus, and gets your passwords AND corrupt all your game files



I hope I helped

BrianWhat is "Modding", and How do you Do it?
your going to have to be a hacker in order to do it, and understand the language of it as well, i don't know whether its illegal because most people do it either way...your going to do alot of looking at the web in order to understand some programs..its tough but do able
Iff all your after is to upgrade all your weapons and stuff then you just need loads of money,also on you tube there is a glitch for just this,all you have to do is get a rotten egg,the glitch will explain how to transform this into as many rotten eggs as you want,then just sell them,2000 each and you can make enough money to upgrade all the weapons and buy any that you havnt all ready got,i did this on the second day re5 was released and it really helps you on the ganme,if ya wanna check my stuff or wanna play sometime,ADZ23774 is my gt,i will help ya with the egg thing,if you have a rotten egg,keep it and add me,it will take me around 20 mins to transform it into as many eggs as you want.What is "Modding", and How do you Do it?
Modding is a slang expression that is derived from the verb "modify". Modding refers to the act of modifying a piece of hardware or software or anything else for that matter, to perform a function not originally conceived or intended by the designer. The term modding is often used within the computer game community, particularly in regard to creating new or altered content and sharing that via the web. It may also be applied to the overclocking of computers in order to increase the frequency at the which the CPU operates. Case modding is also a popular activity amongst many computer enthusiasts which involves the customization of a computer chassis or the installation of water cooling technology. In connection with automobiles, modding often refers to engine tuning, remapping of a vehicle's engine control unit or customization of the bodywork.



[edit] Video game consoles

A common example of one kind of modding is video game console mod chips, which can allow users to play homemade games, games legitimately purchased in other regions, or legal backup copies, but can also allow illegal unauthorized copies by allowing the player to play personally recorded CD or DVD copies of video games. Modchips, in their current form, were first available for the Sony PlayStation (and later the PlayStation 2). Various other types of copyright circumvention systems also existed for the Nintendo 64 and the older Game Boy consoles (though neither include actual modding, but instead backup devices).



[edit] Cheating

After the release of Halo 2, modding went to a different level for the Xbox. Now with the technology for changing game code this made it possible for modders to change their chances of winning online. Microsoft soon caught what was happening and released an automatic update that checked for modded bios on the Xbox. This had a definite impact on the number of modders online but it still didn't fix the problem. Soon a system created by Bungie Studios made it possible to track modders by the types of complaints they may have against them.



[edit] Types of modding

There are two different ways of running unsigned code on a game console. One is through soft modding (modifying software, normally using a softmod) to allow the user to change data contained on its hard drive in the case of the Xbox. Another type of modding, known as hard modding, exploits the BIOS of the console to run unsigned code, or games. This form of 'modding' (more correctly termed as hacking) is very popular as it is able to 'run' many different types of software. But soft modding is even more popular because of its ease of installation and its relatively low price (it can even be done for free with the right tools). Another type of console modding is about appearances, much like computer case modification, which includes adding lights, cutting the game system case, or adding devices such as whisper quiet fans.



[edit] Game software

Main article: Mod (computer gaming)

On the other side, some companies actively encourage modding of their products. In cases such as TiVo and Google, there has been an informal agreement between the modders and the company in which the modders agree not to do anything that destroys the companies business model and the company agrees to support the modding community by providing technical specifications and information. Some commercial video games thrive through a modding community. In the case of Half-Life, a mod called Counter-Strike drove sales of the original software for years. Space Empires is also a series renowned for its modding capabilities; virtually anyone can make a custom mod for the game, since almost all of the game's critical files are .txt or .bmp files, allowing any Windows user to easily adapt the game to suit their own needs.



Many games, such as The Elder Scrolls series, come with a mod editing tool that allows users to create original content for themselves and others. Other games provide the source code for users to use in experimenting and creating. Still others, like 18 Wheels of Steel, will provide the non-programmed data (images, small codepieces and the like) in a simple archive, which can often be opened by renaming it to a .zip file. Often modders will take the game in directions that the developers never anticipated or didn't have time/funding to include. Generally, a small percent of game players will spend much time mod making, but those who do usually develop communities around modding a particular game. Communities are generally connected via a web forum where new modders can ask questions of more experienced ones, and everyone can find inspiration in the work of others. Some games, like Neverwinter Nights, could never have been as successful as they are without a thriving user community. And as more people have been more connected via the web, this has become a vital and dynamic creative phenomena where users become content creators not just content consumers.



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