"total conversion mod" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: total conversion mods [plural]
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  1. (video games) A mod that uses the game engine of an existing video game but significantly alters gameplay, assets, setting, etc. to the extent it is considered an entirely different game (and may be commercially marketed as a standalone title). Wikipedia link: Europa Barbarorum Categories (topical): Video games Synonyms: TC, total conversion
    Sense id: en-total_conversion_mod-en-noun-yXlG--jr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: video-games

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