ModSpot

Inspiration

When modifications (or “mods”) in a game are faced with a patch update, an issue often erupts within the game’s user interface or conduct. As such, gamers often find themselves searching through Reddit threads (or similar forums) for hours, trying to find a solution. However, these threads are long and many of the mods mentioned may not be relevant to the gamer, for they do not have it downloaded.

Our project manager, Joelle Rice, can testify to this. She has spent countless hours debugging her Sims 4 game which has over 150 mods.

What it does

ModSpot is a cross-referencing program designed to simplify the debugging process for gamers who incorporate mods in their gameplay. Utilizing Windows and Reddit API, the program delivers the user a condensed list of relevant mod filenames that may be the issue.

We will show how it works in the in-person demo!

How we built it

Used JavaScript to implement the Windows and Reddit API (backend) and used HTML and CSS to do web design (frontend)

Challenges we ran into

Joelle had a difficult time getting the program to not accept single letters as a word (unless they were followed by consecutive single letters, signaling a acronym). She also struggled to prevent the program from considering insignificant text from the Reddit URL when making a match.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Joelle was able to conquer both of the challenges listed above, using JavaScript arrays to conquer the former! (something she never dreamed of). Stacey was also able to learn to use HTML and CSS for web design.

What we learned

How to use Windows API, Reddit API, and master Java arrays. HTML/CSS for web development and design.

What's next for ModSpot

ModSpot is a highly scaleable business idea. Beyond the Sims 4, the program has applications in other video games such as Minecraft and Roblox, so the sky is the limit for this ambitious startup!

Built With

• css
• html
• javascript
• redditapi
• windowsapi