Update to JSGME coming soon...seeking suggestions

[Myxale]

Originally Posted by JScones

Like "Open installation" which if clicked would take you straight to c:\<game>\MODS\ in Windows Explorer?

What would you do then?

I use a shortcut there!:hmm:

[JScones]

Oh, a bit of data gathering, apart from EAW, Panzer Elite and SH3, what other games are you aware of that promote the use of JSGME?

I take no notice of the game when I'm emailed questions and just send the stock "How to" response, which is game-nondescript.

[gamers2000]

Uhhh...Is FS9 JSGME compatible?

[danlisa]

I've found 2 -

Total War - http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?p=1009484

The Guild - http://forum.jowood.de/showthread.php?t=12965

[JScones]

Originally Posted by danlisa

I've found 2 -

Total War - http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?p=1009484

The Guild - http://forum.jowood.de/showthread.php?t=12965

:hmm: Yes, perhaps I *could* have SEARCHED, eh? LOL!

BTW, anyone want to volunteer for translation duty? I have German and French covered, but what about the rest? PM me if you are interested.

[melnibonian]

Originally Posted by JScones

:hmm: Yes, perhaps I *could* have SEARCHED, eh? LOL!

BTW, anyone want to volunteer for translation duty? I have German and French covered, but what about the rest? PM me if you are interested.

I'm happy to do a greek translation if you need one.

[Letum]

Im just chucking ideas about.....


How about as "Profile" Feature. i.e. you select a profile and it installs all the mods in that profile. My "GWX profile" may include GWX core, new damage textures and different wakes. My "NYGM profile" may include NYGM core and a sound mod.

Extra support for multiple installs or multiple games from a single .exe may be popular.

How about a .exe or .msi installer that puts up some start menu shortcuts and selects language.

[_Seth_]

I dont have the JSGME in front of me right now, but IIRC, all the mods are placed in the mods folder, and includes folders like "name of the mod"/data/...
I dont know if its possible (havent tried), but can i add folders/subfolders to keep track of all the different types of mods?
Like this example: (inside the mod folder)

VIIC Skins(main folder)\
--------- Camo VIIC(subfolder)\data....
--------- Fubars VIIC(subfolder)\data...
--------- Danlisas pink Bernard boat(subfolder)\data...

IX Skins(main folder)\
--------- Monsoon(subfolder)\data
--------- Weathered(subfolder)\data

And so on..
If not, could this be a possibility in the new version?
Im sorry if i explained this in a difficult matter. Just ask if there is any questions..

[JScones]

Originally Posted by danlisa

EDIT - I don't know if I'm in the realms of possibility here, however, is there anyway to 'refresh' JSGME's mods list. I have noticed that any additions/deletions within the MODS folder while JSGME is open will not be updated until a restart of JSGME. Just throwing that one 'out there'.

I was actually thinking about this one today - I'll have a look, but no promises.

[JScones]

Originally Posted by Phoenix3000

Can the date the mod was added appear too?

For example, some mods have to be installed in a particular order to ensure they don't conflict. Knowing when the previous ones were added would be of huge help. I find myself searching through Windows Explorer trying to find the modified date of the files I have downloaded.

Pls define "added". I mean, added to where? Just to the Mods folder? Or enabled?

Have you considered placing the date in the Mod folder name? Or even "forced" an order by adding numbers to the beginning of the folder names, ie:

1-GWX patch Dec 2006
2-GWX next whatever set
3-GWX last whatever set

[JScones]

Originally Posted by Letum

Extra support for multiple installs or multiple games from a single .exe may be popular.

I have started a single version where you simply create a profile for a game and load it (ie you'd have one copy of JSGME on your computer and would "point" it through the use of profiles to each game you wanted to use it with).

Just never got around to finishing it. In fact, it looks like I've deleted it.

[HundertzehnGustav]

i want an American Rap and a American Reggea (SP) translation, and then a British snobbish and a downunder version too.
lets not ferget tha Canucks Belgians, Netherlanders Flanders Vallons Allemanders...

I can do a Luxembourgish Version. jhust point me where i can start typing in the config files n stuff

na if ye ain never even `eard o`my country , go google it...
LUXEMBOURG



Lol

INTEREST i would show in Spanish and Italian, although Greek i would get too, see how i can handle THAT

[GT182]

I haven't added dates to mods installed but I have started adding the mod makers name to them. With all the mods out there it's getting harder and harder to remember who did what. Unless you open each one to see who did it.

[Tikigod]

I would like 2 things added (both being windows explorer shortcuts):

1. shortcut to general mods folder (like danlisa requested) I like to go there to rename mod folders to better names or descriptions before I enable them.

2. be able to double click a mod folder on the list of mods (in the left disabled side) and have it open up that specific mod folder. That way I can go in and remove the files that may be conflicting with another mod...or remove the stuff I don't want added from that mod right away before I re-enable it.

[Tikigod]

I just rename the mod folder to the name. Like "Tikigod's Pinup Girls", or "Fubar's VIIC Skin", or "Captain America's Officer Icons" That way as they keep releasing mods they will be alphabetized in order of creator. Also makes it easier to catch up on what skins mods you don't have from each person.

Originally Posted by GT182

I haven't added dates to mods installed but I have started adding the mod makers name to them. With all the mods out there it's getting harder and harder to remember who did what. Unless you open each one to see who did it.