Mod Tools Coming for PC Call of Duty: Black Ops

[Logan Westbrook]

Mod Tools Coming for PC Call of Duty: Black Ops

If the vanilla Black Ops just isn't doing it for you, Treyarch is going to give you the chance to tweak it until it's more to your liking.

Treyarch has confirmed that players will be able to mod Call of Duty: Black Ops. Writing on the official Treyarch forums [http://www.callofduty.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=263066&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&sid=51d7201b831b265e98d20faec698cf78], a developer using the screen name "pcdev" said that it planned to release tools after the game had launched, although he or she did not specify an exact date.

The post said that there were some technical issues relating to the engine and Treyarch's own internal development tools that were a poor fit for modtools. It also said that work on the tools would begin after launch, as the task was "non-trivial," and the studio was focusing all its attention on getting the game finished. Treyarch said that it wasn't sure exactly how much players would be able to mod the game at the moment, but "pcdev" also confirmed that it would allow access to the developer console, which at least suggests a certain range of abilities.

Call of Duty: Black Ops will be released on November 9th.

Source: Eurogamer [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-24-cod-black-ops-pc-to-allow-modding]








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[Tzekelkan]

This and the inclusion of dedicated servers will probably see me buying the game at some point (when it's down in price a bit). I like Call of Duty, both for the epic single-player and the perk-based multiplyaer (I tried the MW2 free Steam weekend and enjoyed the its multiplayer), but skipped the last one in the series due to consolitis. Looking forward to this at some indeterminate point in the future.

 

[Sebenko]

Well, that's good.

Might pick this up, actually. Probably not on release, since I'm betting it will have the usual problem of being far too expensive.

 

[Vrach]

Woot, fantabulous. User made content ftw, don't have to pay for the bloody map packs ^^

 

[The Great Zegrool]

Treyarch has confirmed that players will be able to mod Call of Duty: Black Ops...although he or she did not specify an exact date.

What that means is: "We would rather overcharge for maps and game modes than let PC users create their own, but we feel like being able to sell games on the PC."

 

[dududf]

I may just pick up this copy.

It seems to have less and less to do with the utter fuck up that was MW2, so this seems interesting to me now.

 

[rabidmidget]

I'm trying REALLY hard not to get hyped about this game, hype only leads to disappointment.

cough Modern Warfare 2 cough

 

[captaincabbage]

Damnit! This is gopnna be the first CoD I'll buy and now I'm super conflicted as wether to buy it for PS3 or PC.
Anyone have any suggestions as to which I should get? I want the PC version because I just LOVE mods, but I want the PS3 version because I really love playing splitscreen with my mates. Decisions, decisions.

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Ummm...September 9th?

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Well, hopefully it won't take too long.

 

[JourneyThroughHell]

And this gives me further incentive to actually buy the PC version instead of the console ones I was going to buy.
I hate choices and free will.

 

[mad825]

did someone that they will be providing mod support?

I may just pick this game up when it goes to the bargain bin now instead of erasing the game from my memory

 

[TerribleAssassin]

Hmm.


This could be enough convincing to buy my components for my new PC..


I'll probably pick it up at Christmas on Steam, not during the massive rush for it..

 

[Rednog]

This is one of the few games coming out that I'm really not going to run out and buy. I'm going to wait a while and see what the general response for it is. I really don't trust Treyarch and all the talk of dedicated servers and mod tools sounds like a lot of oh let's play up the weaknesses of MW2, but we still haven't seen any real meat to the actual game. That and World at War's single player is a serious contender for my most hated single player campaigns of all time.

 

[fgdfgdgd]

Ummm...September 9th?

Error!

OT:

Well, hopefully it won't take too long.

I know right? i had a heart attack when i read that.

 

[Jezzascmezza]

Well Treyarch, you're certainly on the right track to redeeming the COD franchise.
That said, there's a long way to go until that fully happens, but these are good first steps towards it.

 

[Asehujiko]

Damnit! This is gopnna be the first CoD I'll buy and now I'm super conflicted as wether to buy it for PS3 or PC.
Anyone have any suggestions as to which I should get? I want the PC version because I just LOVE mods, but I want the PS3 version because I really love playing splitscreen with my mates. Decisions, decisions.

The PC version. You can play SS with that too. Get a tool that allows you to make one screen function as many smaller ones, boot up the game a few times and plug in as many mice and keyboards as you want. You can also use GFWL gamepads and link your PC to the TV if you want.

 

[Blue Musician]

Interesting, I wonder if someone is going to make a mod that replaces all skins and models for bunnies and camels!

 

[captaincabbage]

Damnit! This is gopnna be the first CoD I'll buy and now I'm super conflicted as wether to buy it for PS3 or PC.
Anyone have any suggestions as to which I should get? I want the PC version because I just LOVE mods, but I want the PS3 version because I really love playing splitscreen with my mates. Decisions, decisions.

The PC version. You can play SS with that too. Get a tool that allows you to make one screen function as many smaller ones, boot up the game a few times and plug in as many mice and keyboards as you want. You can also use GFWL gamepads and link your PC to the TV if you want.

aww! but, but, effort! I don't have the effort for that! (or the keyboards for that matter)
Meh, it takes too much effort for something like that. I'll probably only play splitscreen, spec-ops, zombie and campaign, since multiplayer makes me RAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGEEEEE!!!!

 

[captaincabbage]

Interesting, I wonder if someone is going to make a mod that replaces all skins and models for bunnies and camels!

Well, I can't mod for shit, but DAMNIT. WE. HAVE. TO. TRY.

 

[Blue Musician]

Interesting, I wonder if someone is going to make a mod that replaces all skins and models for bunnies and camels!

Well, I can't mod for shit, but DAMNIT. WE. HAVE. TO. TRY.

Did you got my reference? Apparently you have, but yes we have to try!