Creating a MOD section

[TheFrenchLeprechaun]

Hey there!

I was wondering why there wasn't any MOD section next to the Map section? It exists several MODs that are totaly unknown, they're doomed to hide in the forum while crappy maps are on the spotlights ^^! That's just a suggestion but why not creating a MOD section?

 

[Chaosy]

what's the difference between a mod and a map then?

 

[TheFrenchLeprechaun]

With a map you download a .w3x, with a MOD you download an .exe. So you can't upload MODs in Map section. That's what I mean

 

[Chaosy]

But the mod still makes you play a map I suppose? oh well whatever, I guess it could be useful.

 

[Pharaoh_]

while crappy maps are on the spotlights ^^!

Can you elaborate as to how a mod certifies quality compared to a map? Because normally that's done because of insufficient space management.

As for the suggestion itself, it's not necessary, but it could be useful.

 

[TheFrenchLeprechaun]

Can you elaborate as to how a mod certifies quality compared to a map? Because normally that's done because of insufficient space management.

Just a joke

 

[PurgeandFire]

There aren't enough mods to warrant a whole section for them. When you're submitting your map/mod, you can use the pastebin for now and provide a link in the description.

If the map/mod is buried in the map development forum, then it is likely the fault of the author (no offense). It isn't getting enough interest to be constantly bumped by comments. Just keep updates rolling, and make sure your presentation is very good, and it'll surely become popular.

 

[TheFrenchLeprechaun]

Ok, so you mean that moderators would approve a MOD uploaded thanks to a link in the description of a dummy map (in the map section)?

 

[GhostThruster]

no point in making a section for the 4-5 mods out there (which are finished & have an author registered and active on the hive, which is necessary for them to upload).

as for your suggestion, i wud say no because its confusing and there'd be better options, for example a 'mod development' subforum for wciii modding.

 

[JCarrill0]

Perhaps if not a Mod upload section, perhaps a forum where they can make a thread and list attach them, this should help both parties by meeting half way.
this forum would be different from Map Projects, but could probably be a sub forum of a maps development forum.

 

[Eagle XI]

A mod section could be created for projects larger and complexer than a single "plug'n play" map.
Complexivity as in total conversions requiring a seperate wc3 install that will be turned into the mod upon install, or if its using local files or using the custom .dll

 

[Kyrbi0]

Can you elaborate as to how a mod certifies quality compared to a map? Because normally that's done because of insufficient space management.

*sniff* I tried to manage space sufficiently.. :<