Gaius Octavius
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I really don't see why we need an installer anyway... what's wrong with a standard .zip or .7z? Does it cut down on the size?
I really don't see why we need an installer anyway... what's wrong with a standard .zip or .7z? Does it cut down on the size?
Orion Veteran, is your mouth sore? ...
Gaius was talking about the new installer in particular. An installer program isn't the mark of a professional programmer, that's very silly to think so. "Professional" programming is the mark of a professional programmer, not whether he provides an .exe for lazy people or a .zip file which can easily be placed in the proper directory (drag & drop).
While I like .exe's and think they're cool, they're definitely not necessary and aren't the "sign of a professional."
Dale's work speaks for itself. He doesn't need to use an installer to show he's a pro.
I really don't see why we need an installer anyway... what's wrong with a standard .zip or .7z? Does it cut down on the size?
What a silly discussion... It's just to improve comfort or help people that have some trouble with the computer, but want to play. Dale has done a hard and very good job
: I hope that he likes my suggestion for battle because I believe it is better than his three single concepts of range bombard, casa and opportunity fire. Sorry Dale, but I think so...
Nothing is wrong with a zip file. However, an installer program is the mark of a professional programmer, who really cares about the product he turns out, not to mention the fact that it makes it easier for some people. Not everyone is computer analyst, like myself, with the capability to determining how files work or where they should go. So I have nothing but praise for Dale and his installer program.
I really don't care, because I'd rather see the crash reported earlier addressed before we get into these debates. It makes no difference if your mod is in zip or installer form if the thing has hidden CTDs in it.