Hello SnowRunners!
Today, VladSib72 joins us to answer our questions and give us a glimpse behind the modder!
How did you discover SnowRunner? What about it appealed to you?
I’ve followed this series since 2014. The game about heavy (and small) trucks struggling through the wilderness to get the job done became my favorite. So there was no doubt I had to play SnowRunner on release.
How did you get into gaming?
With my first PC back in 2002. One of the CDs was the Insane racing game. Free roaming, progressive physics, vehicle deformation, fun challenges - all this gave me many, many hours and I remember that spirit of freedom when playing the Runner series too.
Could you tell us a little bit about your background?
I live in the west Siberian countryside. Celebrated my 33rd birthday a few days ago. I'm not involved in any significant job, so I just live a boring life (especially after the pandemic began) and watch the world's things going. Travelling is maybe the only thing I really like.
What got you into modding?
First, to drive new vehicles. Lately, to bring life to forgotten trucks. I started to play custom maps in the original game of the series and at the same time learned the truck xml structure. Later I built a few mods from scratch, but only for my own use because the rumor about "MudRunner 2" had already spread, so that stuff was never released.
Have you modded for any other games?
Yes I have a finished mod project called 'Man's Work' for an old strategy Civilization III, with a ton of machines from around the world.
What's your favourite SnowRunner mod?
Rebalance Trees & Stumps mod. Though I was never able to get it to work. My top respect to vehicle mods that are exclusive to SnowRunner and can’t be found in any other games.
If someone could only download one of your mods, which would you suggest?
My mod list is still short and vehicles are unusual. I'd suggest waiting for the next mod I'm going to add, that's a very common-style truck as most in the game. Speaking of published mods, start with the smallest one, the SUMB.
What would be your dream change or addition to SnowRunner?
Fully functional interior cabin as a potential addition. A dream is the random map generator.
What’s your favorite thing about SnowRunner?
The extreme growth of game content compared to MudRunner. Also remember how I said Wow! sitting in a teammate’s truck in multiplayer. This new trick with synchronization was really unexpected to me.
What advice would you give to people who would like to get into modding?
To communicate or cooperate. Gain experience from others, if possible. I’d say it’s the fastest way to make things work. I'm saying this because my folly to work solo on everything costs me a lot of time.
Working on any exciting mod at the moment?
One project is in progress, but my summer modding activity was low, I’m sorry to admit. Support for my published mods after every game update, if needed, is my highest priority.
What’s your all-time favourite real life vehicle? What about SnowRunner vehicle?
I’m not interested in driving in real life, I prefer to travel as a passenger. But if I decide to have a car someday, it would certainly be a pickup, perhaps the newest or unused Hilux. Should I say my favorite in-game vehicle is a Chevy CK1500?
Wildcard Question: What’s the best costume/disguise you’ve ever worn? If you don’t have one, what would it be?
Oh God, a helicopter cosplay, that's what I want! Now it is my fantasy... Thanks for the questions!
Thank you for the answers, Vlad! I dearly hope you one day achieve your fantasy of being a helicopter.
Check out and play VladSib72's mods on mod.io.
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