Modding Tutorials/Distribution

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This page was originally created by Alistaire.

This tutorial suggests steps to take when releasing your mod.

Requirements

• (Optional): This tutorial requires you to have set up a solution.
• (Optional): You will have to have written code (there's no use in an empty project).
  
  

Distribution

1. Compile all your DLLs and make sure they're in the Assemblies folder;
2. Make a copy of your mod and call it (YourModName)-DEV or something along those lines. Strip all files standard users won't need out of the standard version:
   1. The Source folder is mostly useless for standard mod users;
   2. Backups of older versions of textures and such can be removed from the standard version;
   3. Make sure to remove as many XML comments as you want, don't leave spoilers in there for your upcoming updates!
3. Update your About folder, that thing was made in a hurry anyways. Add a nice Preview.png to showcase your mod:
   1. Make sure you've updated the targetVersion tag,
4. Optional: Release your source code.
   1. Some mods include the Source folder with the full C# project in it for other modders to check out;
   2. Some mods include a Dropbox download link to their source code in the mod's topic. This is also a possibility,
5. Take a look at the "Mod release rules" Thread;
6. Along with that, this Thread has tips on host sites and further naming conventions.