When modding goes wrong
by Eric Caoili 
{ Jan 25th 2008 at 6:00PM }
Well, you can't expect every Zelda mod to knock your pants off. In fact, you might want to put an extra pair of pants on to help shield your legs against the oh-god-this-is-awful rays emanating from this NES paint job. Consider the rest of your body tainted, your eyes suffering the worst of all.
What's that cone shape in the back? Does that paint look as sickening in real life as it does in this photo? And why is Link pouring glowing sludge out of his Gust Jar and into the Triforce?
Next to those offenses, the handwritten controller port numbers and "version" text are almost cute. We imagine the modder's thoughts behind those touches went like this: "Oh, it's nearly perfect ... I just need to write the word 'version' on it! Otherwise, people will think I just named this NES Zelda." Rumor has it that when you open the cartridge slot door, you can hear the system crying.
Jump past the break for a close-up of the Link figure dumping ooze onto this Teenage Mutant Nauseating Mod. Make sure to bring a friend -- it's dangerous to go alone!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Adam G. @ Jan 25th 2008 6:16PM
Eric,
I'm happy to see you stumbled across this story on our page -- www.chicagogamersclub.com. However, considering the images you've posted are actually hotinks to our site...would you mind just mentioning us in the main post? We would greatly appreciate it!
Cheers,
Adam G
CGC President
Eric Caoili @ Jan 25th 2008 6:46PM
Hey Adam G,
Not sure if you noticed it, but we usually link our source in the article image and the "Read" link at the bottom of the post. We already had CGC linked in those two spots, but I'll put in an extra mention/link. Sorry for the confusion.
[edit: also just wanted to add that the images were rehosted and not hot-linked, so they shouldn't be eating your bandwidth!]
CPS @ Jan 25th 2008 6:18PM
Dude, why so cranky? The paint job is really not that bad, the figures are pretty cute (and badass if they're custom made) and putting glass into a mode like that (particularly in the triforce shape) isn't all that easy. And the LED lit water link's dumping? nice touch.
quite hatin', yao.
Smoke @ Jan 26th 2008 4:27AM
The figures aren't custom made, they're part of a set of Minish Cap themed cellphone hangers released in Japan. The modder also kinda awkwardly cut off the loop for the string that's on them, which is clearly visible in the second picture.
Tom @ Jan 25th 2008 6:33PM
Gotta agree with CPS man. Ya can't really criticize such small things. The paint is a little off, but the paint job's not that bad. The "version" written on there isn't that annoying, if you aren't overly critical of things. And the "glowing sludge" is pretty sweet looking, and I have to agree it's a nice touch. Plus the glass sections make it look cooler. Don't break out all the small flaws and blow them outta proportion. I will admit that the cone-shaped thing on the back is weird though.
Drew @ Jan 25th 2008 7:01PM
Gotta agree with everyone else... It's really not -that- bad... I've seen much worse... Someone obviously worked really hard on this and there are some nice touches.
Adam G. @ Jan 25th 2008 7:24PM
Hey Eric,
Thanks for making that last mention! We do appreciate it. :-)
If you have an email, I'd be happy to send you new story links from our page that you might find interesting as well in the future!
Cheers,
Adam
MarkLawliet @ Jan 25th 2008 7:21PM
Ah, it's kinda cool, come on... I mean, the "version" is really weird, but everything else is pretty ok, i know i couldn't do something like that. The little Links are awesome, i must say, really liked them.
troy @ Jan 25th 2008 7:41PM
They hate every mod and insult the tastes and sensibilities of those who made them. Oh wait, they will now link to like three or five they didn't hate over the last year. Let's just say they hate on lots of stuff that they get tons of comments about from people that like what they were hating on. I'm a gonintendo.com kid at this point, 'f this noise' is my new motto with regards to this site.
BPM4:Guns of the Idiots @ Jan 25th 2008 8:17PM
Funny you mention GoNintendo, since RMC said he didn't care much for the NES, either.
NeverSage @ Jan 25th 2008 7:41PM
If you take out the figures, lose the "version" and the cone, and repaint it blue and gold, you got yourself a cool look NES.
For some reason, and I could be totally off, but the cone kinda makes the NES look like an ocarina in a weird way, with the controller ports sort of looking like the sound holes. I think I might be looking into this too much...
Cheese Muffin @ Jan 25th 2008 8:11PM
Not the most professional looking mod, could be a new modder or something.
I rather like that green color. I just gotta echo everyone else and say those link figurines are bloody adorable.
Jean B @ Jan 25th 2008 8:39PM
Yeah dude, at least someone made an effort to represent their love for the game, it doesn't have to be perfect. Instead, try celebrating the fact that people take their time to do something like that and contribute to the fanbase.
Jean B @ Jan 25th 2008 8:45PM
(Nevermind, just saw that Chicago Gamers Club dissed it as well.)
btehrani05 @ Jan 25th 2008 9:22PM
Its really not bad at all, its not like you could do anything close to as good as this. I think saying "system crying" was taking it a bit to far, and its not fair to the person that probably worked hard to make this. Make your own mod before you comment on others, I challenge you to Eric.
Elsnerma @ Jan 26th 2008 6:23PM
I disagree with the OP. I think the mod looks just fine.
John Rios @ Jan 26th 2008 1:58AM
"In fact, you might want to put an extra pair of pants on to help shield your legs against the oh-god-this-is-awful rays emanating from this NES paint job."
Hahaha. Great line guys.
Ghen @ Jan 26th 2008 7:25AM
I love posts that make people whine in the comments =)
ScoTT @ Jan 26th 2008 9:01AM
Well now people whine about people whining. And now I'm whining about people whining about people whining. O.o Hold on I need to lie down for a while.
Perverted @ Jan 26th 2008 8:38AM
^ Pretty much every post ever?
manaman @ Jan 26th 2008 12:03PM
Actually,
I really like this mod. I mean, I've seen a lot worse and I really appreciate the technical skill that was involved with the glass work and the glowing gust jar.
I'd say this could be an up and coming mod-man. Just a little too critical, Wii Fanboy. Just a little.
Later,
manaman
Adrian @ Jan 26th 2008 1:47PM
I also like it. I mean, it may not be the base-color I would've chosen. But, it's a whole lot better than I or anyone I've ever known has done. Good job!
Author X @ Jan 26th 2008 3:39PM
I think it's cute. In a macaroni-art kind of way, y'know?
Mike @ Jan 26th 2008 6:10PM
i dont think that ppl should just rip on him about it. support some one who is just learning how to do it
WaffleTehNut @ Jan 26th 2008 9:38PM
NWFB you guys are mean. :[ I'm sure this person worked hard on this. Give the guy some credit for trying something new.
- Annie
jeff @ Jan 26th 2008 10:59PM
It's no worse than the paint job on your mom's face.
marty @ Jan 27th 2008 11:37AM
Were's the mod that you did? Oh... I didn't think so..
kriscolumbus @ Jan 27th 2008 8:18PM
What's the average age of the bloggers on this site? It's definitely not cool to all out bash someone's mod. You made yourself sound like a child and should rethink posting such editorial garbage.
Abscissa @ Jan 27th 2008 9:31PM
I have to second this. It might not be one of the best looking mods out there, but I think it still looks good. Flying so far off the handle with such harsh insults just because it isn't perfect is incredibly immature and makes the site look like it's run by a bunch of kids that are just trying to look cool.
ScoTT @ Jan 27th 2008 10:10PM
"you might want to put an extra pair of pants on to help shield your legs against the oh-god-this-is-awful rays emanating from this NES paint job"
"Rumor has it that when you open the cartridge slot door, you can hear the system crying."
"Teenage Mutant Nauseating Mod"
Wow, whoever wrote this must have been in a horrible mood at the time because this article is cold! It's not the best shade of green but it isn't that bad.
Dipso @ Jan 30th 2008 3:08PM
Sounds like someone is spoiled by totaly awsome and insanely well crafted mods...
Lets see how your mods look Eric, before more of thiese flames huh?
I bet this is how most mods in the world look. Not all music people make on their own are legendary hits, not all paintings works of art. Putting down something somebody put a lot of effort into like this is just heartless and such an attitude is a great way to kill creativity in the world.
Make up your thoughts on the mod, but don't go flaming the poor kid in a public and visible way like this.