Samods news
Webmaster Wanted.
by Magic, 17th May 10 
Samods needs a webmaster!
I'm currently looking for an individual to help out reboot the site - either as it is now but with a fresh layout, or as a completely new entity entirely.
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, and Drupal is essential, while experience with SMF or graphic editing would be welcome but not necessary. Please mail me (ben.brown@talk21.com) or message me over the Samods forum to apply.
I'm currently looking for an individual to help out reboot the site - either as it is now but with a fresh layout, or as a completely new entity entirely.
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, and Drupal is essential, while experience with SMF or graphic editing would be welcome but not necessary. Please mail me (ben.brown@talk21.com) or message me over the Samods forum to apply.
New Affiliate.
by Magic, 20th Apr 09
Samods is now affiliated with StarCraftWire.net, a premier SC news website that have been reporting major information and a vast amount of tidbits on the upcoming StarCraft 2.
Interview: Iskatumesk
by Magic, 2nd Feb 09
It's long overdue for a veteran community member - my interview with Iskatumesk is now up and ready for reading!
As a brief disclaimer, I'd just like to say, for people who may have not been fond of Mesk or his style of posting, that they should give this a fair chance and at least a brief glance. Mesk has sometimes driven me crazy with his mannerisms and habits, that's very true, but in this article there are some honest and invoking responses from him. We discuss many aspects of modding - his origins, the early days of StarCraft, his vast amount of work, advice for new modders and his future - and it's much more a thoughtful discussion than a prolonged rant. It's very long as well so it makes for an interesting read to potentially any modder.
So go read it!
As a brief disclaimer, I'd just like to say, for people who may have not been fond of Mesk or his style of posting, that they should give this a fair chance and at least a brief glance. Mesk has sometimes driven me crazy with his mannerisms and habits, that's very true, but in this article there are some honest and invoking responses from him. We discuss many aspects of modding - his origins, the early days of StarCraft, his vast amount of work, advice for new modders and his future - and it's much more a thoughtful discussion than a prolonged rant. It's very long as well so it makes for an interesting read to potentially any modder.
So go read it!
Voice Recording Tutorial: How to be Heard
by Magic, 31st Aug 08
It's back and better than ever! In between eating, drinking, gaming and watching martial art movies, I've finally finished updating my ancient Voice Recording tutorial. It's a complete guide for newcomers to voice acting, with advice on hardware, software, recording and processing. I plan on following up with a voice editing tutorial in the future.
Link.
Feel free to post any feedback on the forum or by email.
Link.
Feel free to post any feedback on the forum or by email.
Back from the edge ...
by Magic, 17th Feb 08
Summary: The Samods FAQ and Hosting FAQ have been updated. I'm now going to attempt to put up more of my work as time allows.
"Give me a place to stand, and I will move the Earth." - Archimedes
There's no denying that activity at Samods has been low for a long time. In addition to past politics and real life business, the immediate modding community has waxed and waned in its own activity. This has been for whatever reasons, whether due to the popularity of MMOs or the lack of convenient and decent games to mod, so I'll avoid speculating and instead focus on the present.
In truth, as I see it, I believe getting the site active and operating is like keeping a kite flying in the air - it takes a decent level of effort to get going and additional effort to keep it afloat (Not that kites float ... unless they land in the water. Then they're not even flying. Bah, sometimes I hate metaphors...).
In the last few years, I must admit that I've been dismayed by people leaving - departures both quiet and loud, though with more of the former than the latter - and my motivation has suffered as a result. It's hardly promising to stick to something and notice friends silently disappearing. After I had finished university I focussed on finding a job and, it likely seems a poor excuse, I didn't want to gear up the site in case I found employment and did not have the time to dedicate. It's likely a case of both of all of the above.
So, that said, I have a job that I'm thoroughly enjoying, in the games industry no less, and I'm finally making an effort with the site now. I've got a stash of articles that need polishing, then I can add them and at least provide something new and refreshing. My main project is a series of articles to help any newcomers with modding in every aspect imaginable.
I'm not going to promise anything - I'm simply going to do the best I can, as I can, when I can. I sincerely hope and trust you viewers stick around as a result.
- Magic
"Give me a place to stand, and I will move the Earth." - Archimedes
There's no denying that activity at Samods has been low for a long time. In addition to past politics and real life business, the immediate modding community has waxed and waned in its own activity. This has been for whatever reasons, whether due to the popularity of MMOs or the lack of convenient and decent games to mod, so I'll avoid speculating and instead focus on the present.
In truth, as I see it, I believe getting the site active and operating is like keeping a kite flying in the air - it takes a decent level of effort to get going and additional effort to keep it afloat (Not that kites float ... unless they land in the water. Then they're not even flying. Bah, sometimes I hate metaphors...).
In the last few years, I must admit that I've been dismayed by people leaving - departures both quiet and loud, though with more of the former than the latter - and my motivation has suffered as a result. It's hardly promising to stick to something and notice friends silently disappearing. After I had finished university I focussed on finding a job and, it likely seems a poor excuse, I didn't want to gear up the site in case I found employment and did not have the time to dedicate. It's likely a case of both of all of the above.
So, that said, I have a job that I'm thoroughly enjoying, in the games industry no less, and I'm finally making an effort with the site now. I've got a stash of articles that need polishing, then I can add them and at least provide something new and refreshing. My main project is a series of articles to help any newcomers with modding in every aspect imaginable.
I'm not going to promise anything - I'm simply going to do the best I can, as I can, when I can. I sincerely hope and trust you viewers stick around as a result.
- Magic
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