[url=http://www.titusgames.de/megapack_v4.7z]Megapack[/url] Megapack | Megapack Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=3386.0)[url=https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D6983676_8815923_06589]Woodsmen[/url] Woodsmen | Faction Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=4313.0)[url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28217581/japaneseV085a_20110810.zip]Japanese[/url] Japanese | Faction Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=6103.msg61519#msg61519)[url=http://www.mediafire.com/?h8h538byg154eh6]Undead[/url] Undead | Faction Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5985.msg60154#msg60154)[url=http://www.filefront.com/15505187/dark_magic.10.02.04.zip/]Dark Magic (No Download)[/url] Dark Magic | Faction Development (http://tinyurl.com/kj8ucx)[url=http://www.zshare.net/download/77795715d5e79122/]Malevolent Rising (No Download)[/url] Malevolent Rising | Faction Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5394.0)[url=http://www.sendspace.com/file/fvrxdv]Undersea (Aqua-Pack)[/url] Undersea (Aqua-Pack) | Mod Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=8224.0)[url=http://www.mediafire.com/?gns4lta3fbh1hnf]Orcs (No Download)[/url] Orcs | Mod Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=6710.0) [url=http://www.mediafire.com/?wwjjywmhitz]Animal Cruelity (No download)[/url] Animal Cruelity | Faction Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=4940.msg37328#msg37328)[url=http://www.filefront.com/16394049/nature.7z]Whimsical Forest[/url] Whimsical Forest | Faction Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5229.0)[url=http://www.influxgame.com/]Bio, Nano, Influx (No download)[/url] Bio, Nano, Influx | Faction Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5216.0)[url=http://www.filefront.com/15886177/raders.7z]Raiders (No Download)[/url] Raiders | Mod Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5174.0)Sun an moonand
Problem is this topic only mentions finished or playable mods but doesn't say anything about under construction factions like GW-pack, dragon faction etc.Well, he has just not finished...
(I took me over an hour to make...)I appreciate the time, still...please ask first? I could have done the same thing, and was going to, but I chose to wait for others' opinion...to be fair and such... ::)
Sun an moon (http://www.mediafire.com/file/jgzvneztjkq/solunar_0.2.1.7z) | Faction Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=3811.0)Sun and Moon, I am pretty sure. ::)
By: John.d.h
Description: An original faction with new models but is currently under development.
Rating: N/A
Put a thing in there for a new Romans, I already have a few meshes, and some animations done.I can't until you at least make a topic.
Put a thing in there for a new Romans, I already have a few meshes, and some animations done.You mean "Historical Romans"? You need to be more specific... ::) :P
Eliminator, if you're going to be icky-picky like a little girl then I'll do it myself.I am not, There just will be no where to point the link too. If you relay think I should I will have to post every ones ideas even before they have the topic...
OK, if historical romans, then here it is...Eliminator, if you're going to be icky-picky like a little girl then I'll do it myself.I am not, There just will be no where to point the link too. If you relay think I should I will have to post every ones ideas even before they have the topic...
Somewhat sighing now...Why?
Anyways, don't forget G.I.S. ::)OK
https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5268.0
By: OmegaKnown bugs? I really don't think its a bug.
Description: This mod has all new models and is packeged as it own game. (A modified version of GAE)
Known Bugs: The anims could use inprovement.
Rating: N/A
Who dose everyone think is a good honest person that we should have rate the Factions?Me of course ;D ;D, just kidding, I'll agree with Hypercube, that its probably John D.H.
Hey! why does it say not much is done!??! (WWI) we have like all the units ready, im just waiting for wyvern to finish the textures!I just read it too and you got me angry >:( >:( the first release is nearly ready all its missing is the textures, Hypercube we'll add more aircraft and ships in the second release right.
This is the best way to archive Glest faction information - Wiki seems nice at first glance but its really just more work with no real advantages.I still like the wiki better, as it is easier to change and "edit"(in this we tell Elim...) and so...but this is OK too I guess...Just that Eliminator is the one that always updates it...maybe some mods or admins but...yeah.
Titi or John(or me... ;D).Titi and Kukac don't have the time really...
Hey! why does it say not much is done!??! (WWI) we have like all the units ready, im just waiting for wyvern to finish the textures!I didn't know, sorry. I right the stuff with all the knowledge I have, so if you find something wrong just tell me and Ill fix it.
I could get rid of the rating if everyone wants it.Well, the majority of the people probably would want it...but really...well, I guess I am the only one that think it is...kinda pointless to have ratings...
I could get rid of the rating if everyone wants it.
I didn't know, sorry. I right the stuff with all the knowledge I have, so if you find something wrong just tell me and Ill fix it.
Who dose everyone think is a good honest person that we should have rate the Factions?I need ideas for the person. So far:
I say ultifd should rate them because he almost allways downloads them and even make some vids about them.
What do you guys say? (And would you do it ultifd?)
OK HyperCube.Well I download 90% of them, but vids aren't that good...
I say ultifd should rate them because he almost allways downloads them and even make some vids about them.
What do you guys say? (And would you do it ultifd?)
why not take ultifds videos and see the ratings and rate from there?No, people don't rate them...for now,and too generalistic, and the rating is usually on what I do in the video...besides bad framerate and such.
If you did it It would be from 0 to 10.OK, sure...but if it is just that I am sure it would be OK for someone like John to do it...
If you don't want to do it I guess we could get someone else...
I can't be bothered to download and play every release and provide substantial feedback....
I think some of them he has already tried it recently, and if you are only asking for a simple "out of 10" rating then...not too bad right? others I can do...not only one person has to do them all...I can't be bothered to download and play every release and provide substantial feedback....
Ratings are un neccesaryMable to you but I like them, Ill post a poll to see what people want.
Ok, Can ultifd rate the Legacy and Novelty ones, and John do the Compilation and Stand alone ones?OK, well...here are my ratings for now, and I haven't tried Science yet... though.
Bio, Nano, Influx | Faction Discussion8/10 ...Cool and Original... but it is actually Influx: Microbe Infestation ...not "Bio, Nano, Influx"...
By: Pullo
Description: This mod has all new models and is packeged as it own game. (A modified version of GAE) Its like in someones tummy with germs ans stuff.
Rating: N/A
Glest versions supported: Comes with supported version.
Ratings are un neccesaryI agree, and you are the person who told us that we should have a topic like this...
Nothing good will come from rating other peoples work unless the community establishes specific criteria by which each mod is measured. Rating discussions should be limited to the faction discussion threads.Agreed... sighs*
Dark Magic 9/10. All that hard work has paid off. Now if only they'd stop using some of the magitech icons... And why is the magic behemoth making a retextured appearance here?Is that damn thing still in there!? >:( There's a fresh and fully-animated and textured Gargoyle floating around on the internet somewhere that's supposed to replace it.
No, the lastest version or so has the fully animated and textured...one... ::)Dark Magic 9/10. All that hard work has paid off. Now if only they'd stop using some of the magitech icons... And why is the magic behemoth making a retextured appearance here?Is that damn thing still in there!? >:( There's a fresh and fully-animated and textured Gargoyle floating around on the internet somewhere that's supposed to replace it.
Science: 1/10. Why 1/10? Because I didn't have the heart to give it a zero... Badly sized units, joke moves, unfunctional parts, and lack of balance all add up to a bad score from me (can we go into the negatives?).Yah, :O No negatives.
Oh dear... I must have an old version. Disregard that rating please.No, the lastest version or so has the fully animated and textured...one... ::)Dark Magic 9/10. All that hard work has paid off. Now if only they'd stop using some of the magitech icons... And why is the magic behemoth making a retextured appearance here?Is that damn thing still in there!? >:( There's a fresh and fully-animated and textured Gargoyle floating around on the internet somewhere that's supposed to replace it.
I am like...99% sure. 99.9? :|
...
We should rate them based on:Yeah...
New Models / good or bad ones.
New Textures / good or bad ones.
Good or bad anims.
New icons / good or bad.
New sound / good or bad.
How the AI plays.
Fairness / unfairness of faction.
Good or bad particles and splashes.
I still think we don't need ratings...seriously... people can decide themselves, or use Omega's MDC... ::)Mainline Quality Standards
What are they? This is simply an easier way to rate factions. The standard is the quality which standard factions should meet. We are constantly raising the bar, which means the mods should be expected to be better. However, factions that no longer meet the standards but once did will not be removed. Factions that never met the standards will never appear here, though.
XMLs: It is expected that factions have no bugs, and that each unit is specialized for its faction; that is, not just renamed from another faction.
Audio: It is expected that factions have original music soundtracks for the faction, whose theme is appropriate to the faction as well. An attempt at unit sounds should be made as well.
2D Art: It is expected that factions have original images which depict their respective unit or faction theme.
3D Models: It is expected that factions have original models, and at least a majority of the units have been modeled or modified geometrically. Models should be respectably well done, and there should be an appropriate amount of polygons.
I still think we don't need ratings...seriously... people can decide themselves, or use Omega's MDC... ::)MDC?
Omega's Mod Download Center, which I hear is getting an update next month??? :|I still think we don't need ratings...seriously... people can decide themselves, or use Omega's MDC... ::)MDC?
There will be no rating iv the vote is mostly no.
Why is military listed as a novelty mod?
Because the military mod is novelty, the real military is little like the military mod.Right.
Woodsman should be moved from the incomplete category and placed in the stand alone list - its one of Glest's best custom factions. Why is military listed as a novelty mod?I couldn't find the newest download, can some one point me to it?
Thank u for this listOnly M's huh.
I tried military and the megapack!!! :) :) :)
What about music and blah blah blah?Ill ad music, and blah blah blah? Whats that?
look! military is closing in on megapack!That top thing means nothing, its just what people like best. Not whats the best quality.
Hmm...first post, oh well, I guess helping you would be nice... :)Woodsman should be moved from the incomplete category and placed in the stand alone list - its one of Glest's best custom factions. Why is military listed as a novelty mod?I couldn't find the newest download, can some one point me to it?
http://www.filefront.com/14984347/woodsmen-0.9.5.zip (http://www.filefront.com/14984347/woodsmen-0.9.5.zip)One of the best, but uncompleted ones...
Here it is folks. Thefirstsecond, unfinished release of Woodsmen.
Because the military mod is novelty, the real military is little like the military mod.
look! military is closing in on megapack!*Well, despite the little discussion in the topic, I guess people do download it. :D*
John has a point, and Ultifd doesn't care about the ratings. I agree ratings are useless, good powerful descriptions would be much more useful.I agree, but I do care... oh well. We'll see...
I have a question...what is the poll in this thread for? ... :|Nothing really, just vote for your favorites.
I see, well, woodsmen is one of my favorites and I can't re-vote... ::)I have a question...what is the poll in this thread for? ... :|Nothing really, just vote for your favorites.
Do you think military is novelty Omega?Hmm, yes. It uses many of the features in GAE and is the first complete GAE mod. Therefor, it introduced all those nice GAE elements that we've never really seen before. Thus, yes it's new, so yes, it is novel.
I changed the poll so people can change their votes. I hope that's ok.Thank you, changed my vote now. :thumbup:
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7945/82617268.pngOK, thanks, great guide, but we have to be a moderator or admin to do that...or have that option (for now, I think) ... great guide for later, I guess? :|
methinks he missed the video about it...and the disguission...and the suggestion in the board updates topic...No one discussed about it...video? :| oh, until now! (discussion)
https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5327.50 (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5327.50)That was OT, how would he remember? I think he only remembered about runescape...stuff.
My amazon isn`t up there still... ::) ::) :|It would probably be more convenient if you provided a link. ::)
OK, done. :)Thanks. :)
Going all the way back to the first post lol, Malevolent Rising is for GAE and should be released soon. It's also a pack of factions (target of 5 factions), tilesets and a menu change, basically a TC (Total Conversion) of Glest.I see, cool, like Military, City, or... etc. :|
Nope the vote was 4 for rating, 6 for not.Well...
Sun an moon (http://www.mediafire.com/file/jgzvneztjkq/solunar_0.2.1.7z) | Faction Discussion (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=3811.0)Anyways time to fix that typo, right? :thumbup:
By: John.d.h
Description: An original faction with new models but is currently under development.
Glest versions supported: N/A
two factions that I believe were never finished are missing, flyff and swift.Never heard of them, is there a download for ether?
My project is up for download now, it's big though around 500megs, extracting to around a gig.500 MB COMPRESSED!?!?!?
Download time: 35mins to an hour, longer on slower connections.
Extract time: A minute or so.
I'll be uploading an installer for windows later on which should be around the same size.
It's large due to large textures some complex models with a lot of animation frames and a lot of sounds. Reducing all that would make it look crappy after seeing it all nice and glossy lol!
My project is up for download now, it's big though around 500megs, extracting to around a gig.500 MB COMPRESSED!?!?!?
Download time: 35mins to an hour, longer on slower connections.
Extract time: A minute or so.
I'll be uploading an installer for windows later on which should be around the same size.
It's large due to large textures some complex models with a lot of animation frames and a lot of sounds. Reducing all that would make it look crappy after seeing it all nice and glossy lol!
Good god, you must be kidding me... Nobody can download a 500mb mod! :o
Honestly, what project is this to need such insane filesize? No offense, but I for one, am not going to go downloading a 500mb file unless the filesize is completely justified. From the quality of models, in say, magitech, 500MB would be about 400 units.
Interesting:
Filesize of magitech compressed: 41MB
Number of units in magitech: 37
Average filesize per unit: 1.1MB
500MB File at 1.1MB a unit: 455 units
:P
Well, going back on topic, should simply retextured/reXMLed "mods" (I don't honestly consider it a mod. I mean, you [abet, poorly] modified someone elses mod...) actually be on here?I'm undecided about whether or not they should be included, but if they are to be included, they should be listed in a separate category.
I say a big fat NO. Reserve this for mods of at least a certain quality. At least a few new models...
Elementals | Faction Discussion
By: Archmage101
Description: A totally finished tech tree balanced well and based off of Titi's work, using his models. The models are reskinned to match the themes of the factions.
Glest versions supported: MG, GAE, vanilla.
Well, going back on topic, should simply retextured/reXMLed "mods" (I don't honestly consider it a mod. I mean, you [abet, poorly] modified someone elses mod...) actually be on here?Elementals= Just retextured...basically. No offense to Arch...Besides, you do know that the download link is not valid...do you check before you add Eliminator? Oh well, but that is just one more reason... :|
I say a big fat NO. Reserve this for mods of at least a certain quality. At least a few new models...
I won't be downloading that. I don't have 5 hours to waste.
For what? For what Omega was talking about? Well I agree...
but if you do mean that, you forgot some mods...elementals for one..
I'm undecided about whether or not they should be included, but if they are to be included, they should be listed in a separate category.If they are, yeah... :thumbup:
Personally I would classify Dark Magic as Gold. Although it is rough around the edges it uses 99% original content.As I recall, there are few if any new sounds, so that's what brought it down.
where are elves on that listYou tell me. I haven't played it. :P
This is OT, but is solunar mod still under developmentYup. Just to clarify, Solunar is the same thing as Sun and Moon. I usually use the Solunar name now, because there is already another mod called Moon.
By this standard you would also have to classify Titi's megapack as silver, despite being the most highly regarded and rated mod on this site!
And what about quality? Where will that fit into your system?This is just for categorization and only works with empirical data, whereas a quality-based rating system works with people's opinions of what's good or bad. I don't think there's any reason the two couldn't go exist, though.
I'd make elves silver :) :)Personally I would classify Dark Magic as Gold. Although it is rough around the edges it uses 99% original content.As I recall, there are few if any new sounds, so that's what brought it down.where are elves on that listYou tell me. I haven't played it. :PThis is OT, but is solunar mod still under developmentYup. Just to clarify, Solunar is the same thing as Sun and Moon. I usually use the Solunar name now, because there is already another mod called Moon.Quote from: wciowBy this standard you would also have to classify Titi's megapack as silver, despite being the most highly regarded and rated mod on this site!And what about quality? Where will that fit into your system?This is just for categorization and only works with empirical data, whereas a quality-based rating system works with people's opinions of what's good or bad. I don't think there's any reason the two couldn't go exist, though.
What do you say?
This is a review. Let's pretend it's a few paragraphs long.* HopScotch gives this mod a B.
Ditto, but some of the barking sounds were kinda annoying, and I didn't care for the animations. Also, the Dalmatians' Fire Truck unit was way over-powered.<!-- more mods go here -->
I like the rating system but if there are reviews I think the post would be too long and I don't want to have so many ranks because again it will make the post long:That's true. I'd prefer to just keep Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Stone or Lead. Maybe we could put the reviews in a different topic and just put the final grade in this one?
What is the 10% for misc though? I suppose it could be novelty of the faction (ie: how unique or new is it? Does it feel like a recycled stereotype, or is it totally unique and new?).That, and/or just any other miscellaneous thing that grabs the graders' attention as good or bad.
This is OT, but is solunar mod still under development:P Could post in the thread itself, but maybe next time you'll learn? :| :P
I think we're just sticking the other one until we sort out a review/grading system. Look
The rating topic isn't mine, Its archmages.https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5627.0
0-10% ModelsI would really like to protest... I know the anims aren't the best, and the improved sounds haven't been released yet, but 30-59%? I do think it is better than that. >:(
0-10% Textures
0-10% Animations
0-10% Sounds
0-10% Music
0-10% Icons
0-10% AI
0-10% Particles
0-10% Balance
0-10% Personal feel toward any aspects of the mod...
=0-100% overall rating
Platinum: 95%+
Gold: 85-95 %
Silver: 60-84 %
Bronze: 30-59 %
Stone: 10-29 %
Lead: 0-9 %
Wip: Unfinished
Abandonware: Mods that have been abandoned at any stage of development.
*Confused* :confused: :confused: :confused:
I think that ratings are a kinda dumb idea in the first place, first of all its not necessarily based on the mods popularity so megapack for example would be somewhere around bronze instead of platinum/gold that everyone thinks it is, I think that a simple survey of how many stars you give a mod(sort of like glest guide). for example, Bob gives megapack five stars, but then Billy comes along and gives it four stars meaning that now the mod is rated at four and a half stars, I think this would be the best rating system, instead of stars people could post thumbs up or smileys and it could be a scale of 1-5 or 1-10
after somethings settled then the problems with the system start appearing.
I think that ratings are a kinda dumb idea in the first place, first of all its not necessarily based on the mods popularity so megapack for example would be somewhere around bronze instead of platinum/gold that everyone thinks it is, I think that a simple survey of how many stars you give a mod(sort of like glest guide). for example, Bob gives megapack five stars, but then Billy comes along and gives it four stars meaning that now the mod is rated at four and a half stars, I think this would be the best rating system, instead of stars people could post thumbs up or smileys and it could be a scale of 1-5 or 1-10Just because something is popular doesn't mean it's good and something unpopular can be just as good or better. Sure, Megapack is good, but a lot of its popularity comes from its being included in MG, so going by popularity isn't a good way of rating quality. There might be something that's great, but just not as well-known, so it would get a lower rating, and that's not right or fair.
Glest In Space | Faction DiscussionUnless Abandonware= Recent releases.
By: Coldfusionstorm
Description: In this faction you are controlling spaceships in space, It has it own models and tile-set.
Glest versions supported: MG, GAE, vanilla.
Should a do a review real quick to establish a baseline and possible format for future reviews? And by the way, are we posting the reviews in this thread? :look:
Criteria for ratings:
0-10% Models
0-10% Textures
0-10% Animations
0-10% Sounds
0-10% Music
0-10% Icons
0-10% AI
0-10% Particles
0-10% Balance
0-10% Miscellaneous
=0-100% overall rating
Platinum: 95%+
Gold: 85-95 %
Silver: 60-84 %
Bronze: 30-59 %
Stone: 10-29 %
Lead: 0-9 %
Wip: Unfinished
Abandonware: Mods that have been abandoned at any stage of development.
Can Jhon D. H., Omega, Archmage, Ultifd, or Titi rate my factions and packs?
Criteria for ratings:
0-10% Models
0-10% Textures
0-10% Animations
0-10% Sounds
0-10% Music
0-10% Icons
0-10% AI
0-10% Particles
0-10% Balance
0-10% Misc
=0-100% overall rating
Gold: 90 pt
Silver: 60 pt
Bronze: 30 pt
Stone: 10 pt
Wip: Unfinished
Abandonware: Mods that have a download but have been abandoned.
And for the rating you can only give ether 10, for something 5, or 0.Why!? :confused:
And for the rating you can only give ether 10, for something 5, or 0.
Why!? :confused:Alright, now you are just talking for yourself now right? To the point of no point for ratings, you want us to be specific... uh no, for me at least.
Alright, now you are just talking for yourself now right? To the point of no point for ratings, you want us to be specific... uh no, for me at least.What's the point of giving a review and a rating if you're just not going to bother? If you can only give 0, 5, or 10, then where is the incentive? If you know you're likely going to earn a 5 in a certain area, then you're probably not going to have the motivation to try any harder than that, because getting to a 10 is going to be a huge step, so it's not worth it. Getting to a 6 or 7 wouldn't be so hard, though, so it would be worth striving for. If it takes a lot of effort to make any difference, then who's going to bother?
Fine, Can Jhon D. H., Omega, Archmage, Ultifd, or Titi rate my factions and packs?Do you mean to keep copying that? :look:
platinum: 95 ptOkay, now we're getting somewhere. I'm not sure how the scale should work, though. I'll go ahead and whip up a dummy review to set kind of a baseline, and maybe we can calibrate the scale from that.
Gold: 75 pt
Silver: 55 pt
Bronze: 30 pt
Stone: 10 pt
What do you think?
Yup.K.
were is robotech? it sounded good but therer is no download link, nor can i find it here :(http://www.moddb.com/games/glest/downloads/robotech-v04
Not relay...Yes really and the author put some work into it :|
But there is already a air unit in Egypt...Yeah, but tech has 2, and an ibis is more like a stork than anything else. Storks aren't deadly adversaries (unless you are a tadpole :O).
I don't know if I want to resurrect the old thread, but since now Megaglest has such amazing particle options, Titi should make a phoenix for his egyptians.Besides that Egypt is already OP, I think titi probably doesn't have the time, unfortunately...
I need some one to rate whimsical forest mod (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5229.0),
Rate it with this criteria (https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=5682.msg58484#msg58484).
Archmge, John, Titi, ultifd, or omega.
He didn't make a topic yet did he?No... but he told some other people and I about it before on the IRC Channel...then showed it to us. Was cool... I would show what there is so far (that was uploaded almost two months ago or less) but I don't really have permission and wouldn't want to show something that may be updated...
Okay, this is where I get mixed up. I want to download mods for my recent download of MegaGlest. Thing is, there is wiki links to all this. But, I find this thread as well, so I don't know which is more current and up-to-date. This thread, or those wiki links?The wiki should be fairly up to date, but to be certain, the wiki does provide a link to the individual thread here on the forum, which generally always has the most current version.
The poll is updated/reset.I gotta be blunt here, the poll sucks. The question is "rank the factions", when all there is a checkbox for each one. Just...sucks. Recommended complete removal, nothing can be created on the board that is good enough for such a thing. Also, is there any point to this topic when there's the Wiki page which does the same thing, but allows anyone to edit?
Its not great but not horrible either, I guess its the best we could do unless there is a way to do like star/number ratings for each. Currently this is more like the most popular mods poll.Technically, I could make a rating system with templates and some clever javascript on the wiki, the only problem is where to put it.
Well not everyone uses through the wiki though so having a section on the official forum makes sense.
I don't know how much of a pain it would be but what about adding a new colum to mod list with average rateing with a vote button next to it bringing up a pop window?It could be added, yes, but the space there is so cramped already... Would it be better to have it on the mod's specific faction/techtree/map/tileset page, where we could have it in the infobox?
Maybe it shows up higher on google searches but I still think its a good idea to have on the forums as well. Espically since the discussions about mods happen here and not wiki.
It could be added, yes, but the space there is so cramped already... Would it be better to have it on the mod's specific faction/techtree/map/tileset page, where we could have it in the infobox?
Yea having it in the specific faction/techtree page is a good idea. It may be a bit unfair come to think of it, to have scores posted on mods page, as it would dissuade a larger audience from trying mods out that have lower/underrated scores. Especially since graphics, animation, and sound will be a big part of the score and not everyone has time/ability to do this, yet have a really fun mod. But having ratings would give great overall mods some more recognition, so there should still be some sort of rating.I definitely agree with you there, though, on the other hand, people don't want to "waste time" downloading lower quality mods. I heavily use ratings myself when deciding (I wouldn't use a program on download.com if it was only rated one or two stars unless I really needed it and was sure of myself) and find that they are usually accurate, if enough people vote.
Well I thought it was better then nothing, should I reset and lock it?
Fortunately, I have most of the higher quality mods, and can try and upload them when time allows, but in the meantime, I suppose we're best off using things like sugar share, drop box, and mediafire for hosting.I don't know anything about sugarshare, but github makes a good place to host things for long-term integrity, and also great for collaboration, so I propose we host mods there (especially while in-progress, if multiple people are working on it). Mediafire and Dropbox both have the drawback of being possibly deleted when the owner cleans out his/her stuff, while MF has a file size limit and DB has an overall storage limit. To the best of my knowledge, github has neither.
Been crawling through the manuals on their site, and I like it. I'll make a repo soon for hosting said mods.Fortunately, I have most of the higher quality mods, and can try and upload them when time allows, but in the meantime, I suppose we're best off using things like sugar share, drop box, and mediafire for hosting.I don't know anything about sugarshare, but github makes a good place to host things for long-term integrity, and also great for collaboration, so I propose we host mods there (especially while in-progress, if multiple people are working on it). Mediafire and Dropbox both have the drawback of being possibly deleted when the owner cleans out his/her stuff, while MF has a file size limit and DB has an overall storage limit. To the best of my knowledge, github has neither.
Perhaps someone creates a "Glest mod center" project on github, and links to several other repos like the Scifi pack and Project Red, both of which are already hosted on the site. It could also host the zipped archives in add-on format for easy downloading.
We'd probably need to include a "how to download and install" text file in the main repo for people who aren't experienced with git.
I noticed the download button, but it only seems to want to download an entire repo rather than just one folder. Any way to change that?
BTW: FileFront or should I say GameFront has all the problems...Pretty much every file host has issues. Most have restrictions on size, others remove after a so called period of inactivity, which sometimes simply means the UPLOADER has to log in, even if others are downloading the mod, and others have counters, etc. Gamefront seemed like a wonderful idea at first, but it looks like something changed. We currently use Mediafire a lot, but we lose a lot of files to it, too!
I added a (No download) to the end of all the files that have no download (which is a lot!). People look at the downloads if one of the mods is yours or if you have it please upload and post the link here. Thankshttps://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=6103.msg76345#msg76345
BTW: FileFront or should I say GameFront has all the problems...
Yes, drop box, sugar sync, and all these similar programs are some of the best choices, though they have they have limitations on the overall storage too, which means you'd generally have to delete older versions of the mod, etc, to save space. For now, I've uploaded the elves and woodsmen to my sugarsync account:I added a (No download) to the end of all the files that have no download (which is a lot!). People look at the downloads if one of the mods is yours or if you have it please upload and post the link here. Thankshttps://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=6103.msg76345#msg76345
BTW: FileFront or should I say GameFront has all the problems...
So no elves?Eh, I need a new uploading solution... So hard to find a half decent free one.
I've forked from your repo and updated the Woodsmen version to include the fixed g3d files. I'm currently pushing the Elves as well. I'll issue a pull request when I'm done.Awesome John. I have an unmodified version of the elves I can try and upload when I have time, but it's...huge.
Edit: Elves are borked. I guess I deleted the resource folder with Grace in it, and the non-power-of-two textures are throwing errors at me. Woodsmen should be good to go.
I can't find a download for Prax though, I heard about people playing it.Last I heard, it was a closed beta. I'm sure a finished product will be available in the near future, though.
Any download to add?
I can't find a download for Prax though, I heard about people playing it.Last I heard, it was a closed beta. I'm sure a finished product will be available in the near future, though.
Any download to add?
It won't let me edit the wiki. How to I create an account?Aha, our first "bug". Anonymous account creation and editing was disabled. I've re-enabled them both.
Also I can't open the "Other" and "Tools" menus on the side-bar, they just close again instantly.Thanks for reminding me about this. I spotted it earlier, but forgot to fix it. It was caused by a conflicting, unnecessary extension, and should be fixed now.