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What is Modding

Chapter 634
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
The process of modifying or altering the original program code of a video game to create cutom levels, objects, characters, and/or a unique new game not part of the original game.
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Technology and Mental Health
Madeline Marks (University of Central Florida, USA) and Clint Bowers (University of Central Florida, USA)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 11
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch634
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Chapter 10
Video Game Making and Modding
Altering the program code of a video game to change its interface, operation or appearance.
Published in Chapter: Video Game Making and Modding; From: Handbook of Research on the Societal Impact of Digital Media
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Chapter 1
Dynamic Decision-Making Model: Integrating 3D Printing in Education
A colloquial phrase suggesting taking an artifact or an idea and modifying that in some significant way.
Published in Chapter: Dynamic Decision-Making Model: Integrating 3D Printing in Education; From: Interdisciplinary and International Perspectives on 3D Printing in Education
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Chapter 62
Designing Games-Based Embedded Authentic Learning Experiences
Gamer terminology for the “modification” of a game. Many games developers release modding tools with their games for their players to change features such as character behaviours and level maps.
Published in Chapter: Designing Games-Based Embedded Authentic Learning Experiences; From: Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education
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Chapter 9
Embracing Video Games for Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication Skills Practice
Customizing or modifying the artistic elements and functions of a video game.
Published in Chapter: Embracing Video Games for Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication Skills Practice; From: Disciplinary Literacy Connections to Popular Culture in K-12 Settings
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Chapter 74
Artists in the Medium
A gaming practice whereby players change the game’s artwork or underlying rule structure to create a new gaming experience
Published in Chapter: Artists in the Medium; From: Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education
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Chapter 18
Play Is the Game: Literacy Learning Through Game-Based Instruction
Modding refers to modifying a game. In tabletop settings this could include changing a game mechanic, or even the win condition so that the game will fit time constraints.
Published in Chapter: Play Is the Game: Literacy Learning Through Game-Based Instruction; From: Handbook of Research on Acquiring 21st Century Literacy Skills Through Game-Based Learning
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Chapter 10
Performing the Internet: Post-Internet Folklore
Domestic items or computational parts are reimagined as elements of visual richness that convey a symbolism. Hardware elements are aestheticized.
Published in Chapter: Performing the Internet: Post-Internet Folklore; From: Digital Humanities and Scholarly Research Trends in the Asia-Pacific
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