If you're playing video games on PC, then you've probably heard about mods, plan to use them, or already have. They often make the games better as players can download and install mods to make it more to their liking. However, they aren't always reliable, and you may encounter problems once you run the game.
1. They Might Be Buggy
The majority of the mods you can install are created by third-party developers, which means that they might not be flawlessly compatible with the game. That means that the mod might be buggy and can cause more inconvenience than help with gameplay.
2. Conflicting Mods
As mentioned before, mods are mostly created by third-party developers and there are instances when they are incompatible when several are active at the same time. You might have trouble diagnosing which mod is the root of the issue if you have more than two installed.
3. They Can Corrupt Save Files
Most of the time, buggy mods just interfere with your gameplay and you can simply disable them and continue where you left off. However, there are cases when the mods can corrupt game saves. This can lead to you having to start over, wasting hours and hours of progress.
4. Some Installations Are Tricky
Different mods require different methods of installation. Some are simple enough as the game's developers welcome them, while some have more difficult processes with extra steps. Even after following all the steps, some don't even work anyway.
5. You Could Download Malware Instead
Of course, there are sites that other players have deemed safe, but those sites will not always have the mods you might want to install, so you will have to resort to other ways. This can put you at risk of downloading and installing malware.
6. It Bogs Down Your Computer
The base game itself can already be heavy on your PC, and added mods, especially if you have a lot of them enabled at the same time, might already be too demanding for your computer. As a result, your game would become laggy and start stuttering.
7. It Might Make the Game Unbalanced
Developers put a lot of work into a game to make sure that everything is balanced, from difficulty, to gameplay mechanics. Mods can interfere with that as they might make the game too easy, too difficult, and many other unwanted adjustments.
8. It's Hard to Keep Up with Updates
Since video games, even the ones that were released years ago are still getting updates, you might find it difficult to keep your mods updated as well as they are not automatic or prompted. You might even have to disable it if the creator of the mod doesn't release an updated version.
9. It Could Ruin the Intended Experience
Other than just gameplay, video games are worked on by writers too to make sure that it has a good story. They are meant to trigger an emotional response from players, and there are mods that can ruin that, especially the ones that can tamper without outcomes.
10. It Can Get You Banned
It's technically okay to use mods in single-player games, but doing so with online multiplayer games can be considered unethical as it gives you an unfair advantage. That, in turn, can get you banned from the game.
