Originally Posted in the Contributers Lounge, now opened to the public of Emulator Releasers.
Installation + Extraction System for releases
I recommend that you at least try this method for at least one of your releases.
I will design you a Custom MMOwned-themed Installer! This Installer will install your emulation release in a number of different, customizable ways, depending on your request! It can be a great addition to your release, and makes it a load easier for the users.
Some examples of "Installation Options" are the following:
Readme - Installs the readme / installation portion of the release ONLY, making it so that people that want just the readme or installation script can have that, for whatever reason.
Basic Release - The basic core release, no readme, and no extra features, can be handy for w/e purpose you might use it for.
Full Release - The main release, whatever extras you want to include, as well as the readme and installation guide.
Now, these are just SOME EXAMPLES - Everything is customizable, the text, the files it installs, everything! Here is an example of one i made for the WarpNPC Generator:
When making your request, please use the following form:Code:http://rapidshare.com/files/90573934/MMOwned_Installer.rar.html
Release Title:
Release Description:
Release Files: (Give me a link to your release thread, or, give me the direct download links - either works.)
External Readme: (Have a readme thats not included in the download, but you want it added in ? Link it here. )
Background Picture / Color: Got a specific background picture or color you want used ? If not, the standard MMOwned style will be used . However, even if you do not have a specific oine for your release, please say either MMOwned Color or MMOwned Background. The color is a green gradient, whereas the background is a treed background.
Website URL: Got a website url for your release? (OPTIONAL)
Thread URL(s): Got a thread url, or a few, for your release? (OPTIONAL)
Logo: Do you have a specific LOGO for your release? If you do, it will be featured. If not, a standard MMOwned logo will be used. (THIS IS THE ONE USED FOR THE INSTALLATION PROCESS)
License Agreement: Does your release have a specific license? You can link me to a license, type a basic short one, or even type a big fat long EULA if you want to. (optional)
Default Installation Area: What is the default installation area? For example: C:\Ascent\script_bin\
Other Information: Got any other information that you think would be handy for the installer to have? Put it here!
THIS DOESENT HAVE TO BE USED AS A "Installer" BUT CAN ALSO BE USED AS A USER FRIENDLY EXTRACTION PROGRAM! (It compresses the files, much like zipping or rarring a group of files)
If you do not follow that form exactly, your end product might not be as good or unique as it could be, or your request might not even be completed at all!
Here are some screenshots:
CURRENT LIST
Here is the list of the current installers being created. Installers are created in order that the request was recieved.
Cheers, HELLGAWD! :wave: