01.10.2006, 23:01:35
Thanks for that DCoder.
My next request for input is regarding packaging and deployment of mods: how should this be done?
Deployment: (Launch Base)
Should the mod folder contain a "modfiles" folder that just lumps everything together - the entire content of the folder is just copied to the RA2 folder (with certain restrictions of course) ?
Should the mod folder contain several folders: ini, cameo, shp, hva, vxl, etc...
which are A) all copied as is to the RA2 folder
or B) compiled into appropriate mix files (like XCC Mod Launcher).
Packaging: (the install-maker)
The install-maker will have several folders in a similar layout to XCC Mod Creator. Should the files just be installed as is to the specified folders or should they be compiled into appropriate mix files (like XCC Mod Creator) ?
And finally, if any mix file generation is required then I'm going to need something like DCoder's audio.bag/idx dll but for mix files. I wonder if DCoder would be able to offer his skills once more or if I'm making too many cheeky requests. I also haven't broached the subject of CSF files yet...
My next request for input is regarding packaging and deployment of mods: how should this be done?
Deployment: (Launch Base)
Should the mod folder contain a "modfiles" folder that just lumps everything together - the entire content of the folder is just copied to the RA2 folder (with certain restrictions of course) ?
Should the mod folder contain several folders: ini, cameo, shp, hva, vxl, etc...
which are A) all copied as is to the RA2 folder
or B) compiled into appropriate mix files (like XCC Mod Launcher).
Packaging: (the install-maker)
The install-maker will have several folders in a similar layout to XCC Mod Creator. Should the files just be installed as is to the specified folders or should they be compiled into appropriate mix files (like XCC Mod Creator) ?
And finally, if any mix file generation is required then I'm going to need something like DCoder's audio.bag/idx dll but for mix files. I wonder if DCoder would be able to offer his skills once more or if I'm making too many cheeky requests. I also haven't broached the subject of CSF files yet...
Ever wondered what the hell is going on?
Believe me friend you're not the only one.
--Lysdexia
Check out Launch Base for RA2/YR - http://marshall.strategy-x.com
Also home to the Purple Alert mod, 1.002 UMP, and the YR Playlist Manager.
Believe me friend you're not the only one.
--Lysdexia
Check out Launch Base for RA2/YR - http://marshall.strategy-x.com
Also home to the Purple Alert mod, 1.002 UMP, and the YR Playlist Manager.