Multiple non-conflicting mods

[Marshall]

@DCoder
Rather than an associated file type, I may add a command line switch to automatically launch a specific mod folder - users can then create shortcuts to installed mods.

@Renegade
I understand your points however I believe the following counter-points are relevant:
I completely agree that distributing multiple files (say, inside a zip file) is destined to cause confusion and error among many, I would never praise the distribution of mods in this way. The install-maker would create executable installers that automatically place the files in the appropriate place, and all within a folder dedicated to that mod.
As for cluttering up the RA2 folder - the mods could just as easily be installed as subfolders within the Launch Base directory instead. In fact I think I prefer this idea as opposed to installing to the RA2 folder.
I may support both options - Launch Base could scan subfolders of RA2 and of itself.
As for moving data back and forth - all data would be copied [not moved] and then deleted, but how is this any different to a single archive? The files still have to be extracted and then deleted so as far as fragmentaion is concerned there is no change.

Convenience -
Having a central launching platform for YR, plugins and mods offers tremendous convenience - no cluttering up start menus or desktops with countless shortcuts, and no file management required on the part of the user.
For the author, the install-maker is essentially the XCC Mod Creator equivalent, one will be able to convert their mod in just a few minutes. Launch Base has only one extra step beyond that of a stand-alone executable mod (and that step is clicking on the mod you want from the list).
Going back to the issue of data movement, I plan to include options of Persistant Mod (not deleting a mod until a different mod is run) and Audio Bag saving (saves compiled Audio.bags so they don't have to be generated every time). These two options make a mod load much quicker the next time you play it.
The whole point of Launch Base is that everything is automated and multiple mods (and plugins) can be handled easily without worrying about residual files.
The great thing about Launch Base, will be that it won't get broken by existing mod launching methods (although you will have to turn Persistant Mods off).