Change the game in all available ways. What is a patch, how does it differ from mod?

The first games took up little space on the hard drive, as they had simple graphics and a simple plot. Gradually, the developers improved them, as a result, today we can be satisfied with a realistic picture, lots of characters, additional details. But because of so many elements mistakes are made or, as their players call, "bugs". They occur often enough, as a result of which later released fashion and patches, eliminating flaws.

What are the mistakes, and what is a patch?

The most unpleasant thing that can happen in the game is the emergence of a critical error. In this case, everything "hangs", not allowing either to exit or restart the computer directly. Another failure that does not allow you to enjoy the game is the impossibility of completing any stage. So, in the middle of the road the character gets stuck, bumping into the wall, stopping in one place. It may simply not be enough for a certain subject, the existence of which the player will never know. Such "glitches" are annoying, and as a result, the game is removed from the disk.

Next comes the dialogue of gamers and developers, where the first indicate errors in the game, and the second correct them. As a result, the so-called "patch" appears later. So, what is a patch? In simple terms, this is a special supplement that corrects known errors. True, it happens that new failures are introduced. The size of these utilities varies depending on the destination. If minor flaws are eliminated, then the volume does not exceed 100 MB. To adjust the graphics and sound files patches "weigh" much more. Experienced users do not hurry to install out patches, updates, as they expect feedback from users.

Fashion

In addition to the aforementioned patches, there are other ways to update the game. So, it introduces fashion (abbreviated from the word "modification"), after which its original content changes. Developers in most cases overlap the possibility of using mods, since they simplify tasks. When downloading a file from an unknown source, the probability of infection of the computer by a virus is great, so if you decide to install such an update, be prudent.

We examined what a patch is, and now it's worth talking more about modifications. These programs allow you to quickly and easily cope with a specific task, and in some cases you can change the course of the game.

Types of modifications

For example, the global mod is used to completely change the game process.

Rekleysery - mod, replacing models or textures of game objects. With it, you can even change the graphics of the game directly. Many people call this mod "skin."

All information about mods and patches is on various gaming portals. In the same place and is painted, how to install and apply them, and most importantly, what will change in the game. If you give examples, then in a shooter you can shoot, without aiming, while the goal will be amazed. Also, instead of strong barriers, transparent walls will appear, which gives you a significant advantage. That is, fashion is a kind of scam. It is worth noting that the developers do not encourage such additions and are fighting with them. This applies to online games, so popular recently. In addition to fine, warning, temporary closure of access to the game, your account can be completely blocked. You can not even create a new character. Therefore, it is worth considering the decision to simplify the mission. If the game without access to the Internet, then there is no risk. But remember that with the use of mods interest in it quickly fades.

Differences between mod and patch

It is worthwhile to clarify the differences between these two applications. Fashion - it's just additions to the fans for the game. Most often they do not change the process. Typically, modifications are creating a new location, weapons, and occasionally opening previously unavailable features that were originally intended. And new patches are issued to eliminate errors and "bugs" that interfere with the normal process of the game. As a rule, patch release lasts a very long time, since patches can make unnecessary changes and again knock down the process.

We examined what a patch, fashion, who and for what releases them. Updates can be found not only on official resources, but also on torrent trackers, and the remaining add-ons are distributed on game resources.