According to one of the leading modders for the game Cities: Skylines 2, the community has recently become “filled with hate” and hostile towards developers. The modder, known as Derranged Teddy, emphasizes that the studio Colossal Order, responsible for the game, is being targeted with hate, despite their hard work on improvements.
In response to the toxic atmosphere among players, Derranged Teddy has decided to withdraw his modifications from the internet. These mods, which were highly popular, included enhancements to the artificial intelligence of residents and the employment data monitoring system in the metropolis. By doing so, the modder aims to express solidarity with the members of Colossal Order and protect themselves from the hateful reactions of other players.
While game bugs should be reported and constructive criticism should be accepted for the sake of game development, toxic behavior does not contribute to the growth of the gaming industry. The modder emphasizes that they are not a robot, but a human designing complex things, who also needs support and respect.
In light of this, Derranged Teddy appeals to the toxic members of the community to reflect on their behavior. They encourage deep introspection and consideration of the consequences that hatred towards modders can have, considering the effort and passion they put into their work.
It is worth noting that Colossal Order plans to provide official mod support for Cities: Skylines 2 next year. The game was released in October of this year for PC, while versions for the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 consoles will be released next year.
+Summary: Modder Derranged Teddy withdraws their modifications for Cities: Skylines 2 from the internet due to toxicity within the community and hate directed towards developers. They urge players to reconsider their behavior and appreciate the effort put in by mod creators. Colossal Order announces official modding support for the future.
The source of the article is from the blog aovotice.cz