80,000 votes. 4,000 mods. Only 10 winners.
Mod DB and the 5th Annual Mod of the Year Awards is the definitive event that showcases the best mods in the world and recognizes the mod teams behind them. The MOTY is a tribute to the creativity, dedication & hard work independent developers put into creating unique gaming experiences that enable us to "Play Something Different".
Mod DB brings you the best mods in the industry. You decide which ones are worthy of recognition. At the top of this program sits the ultimate prize... the Mod of the Year Award! Thanks to our sponsors, this year we have greatly enhanced the program with video content, interactive features and top shelf prizes.
From Nov 15th to Jan 1st, industry professionals, developers, gamers and the general public cast their votes to decide which mods define the cutting edge of interactive entertainment & which mod teams attain gaming celebrity.
For those new to mods, a modification is a variation of an original game that can be freely downloaded. These variations can be minor or epic in scope. In brief:
- Mods unlock and expand the incredible power of games
- Mod making is an art form that empowers creative expression
The 2006 Mod of the Year Awards will once again recognize the finest game modifications in the world, while offering both interactive and static content to showcase the work of these dedicated and talented individuals. Your votes will decide the outcome. Click for full legal terms and conditions.
Phase 1 Nominations: November 15th - December 15th
- Gamers nominate their favorite mods for awards
- 15th December the field is narrowed from 4,000 mods to the Top 100
Phase 2 Finals: December 15th - January 1st
- Voters will select their 3 favorites from the Top 100
- 1st January voting closes
- 25th January players choice winners announced
- 26th January editors choice & genre winners announced
What's at stake?
To reward the developers that provided us with thousands of hours of entertainment, we're giving away the best gaming rigs in the world, cash & prizes.
Special thanks to Alienware, the ultimate in gaming power, technology & style for their contributions. Alienware’s focus on personalization, mega-tasking, developer tools and gamer experience enable mod teams to create better mods and gamers to experience the games at a breath taking new level.
Players Choice Awards
| Mod of the Year | Alienware Gaming Rig + $2,000 |
| Runner Up | $1,000 |
| Best Upcoming Mod | Alienware Gaming Rig + $1,000 |
| Runner Up | $500 |
| Standalone Game of the Year | Alienware Gaming Rig + $1,000 |
| Runner Up | $500 |
| Remaining Winners & Runners Up |
Honorable Mention & International Exposure |
Editors Choice Awards
| MOTY Single Player Mod | $500 |
| MOTY Multiplayer Mod | $500 |
| Upcoming | $500 |
| Standalone | $500 |
| Reinvention | $500 |
| Innovation | $500 |
| Old Skool Mod | $500 |
| Visuals | $500 |
| Ambience (sounds) | $500 |
Genre Awards
| Best Action Mod | No prize |
| Best Adventure Mod | No prize |
| Best Driving Mod | No prize |
| Best Multi-genre Mod | No prize |
| Best Puzzle Mod | No prize |
| Best Simulation Mod | No prize |
| Best Sports Mod | No prize |
| Best Strategy Mod | No prize |
| Best Roleplaying Mod | No prize |
