Tuning Mods List Values

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Description & Information Guideline: Tuning Mods List Values

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Possible Assessments

Approvable	Title	Description
	value(s) missing	It seems that the information about the default and changed values is missing or incomplete.
	values bad formatting	All the values are listed. Perfect! However, it seems that the way it is currently formatted is a bit confusing, or could be difficult for the downloader to understand.
	None	Both the default and changed values are listed clearly.

General Guidelines

When making a tuning mod, it's always good to share not just the default values (the original values without your mod), but also your edited value(s)! That way, it's easier for the downloader to figure out not just what has changed but also by how much. It will also be easier for the downloader to figure out if your mod fits with their gameplay style.

What kind of values should I list? And which ones?

You should always list the default settings and the customized settings. Therefore it's good to mention:

The default value(s), including the exact original numbers
The custom value(s), and not just what value(s) you have changed but exactly how you have changed those values.

Listing the exact values of both the defaults and your changes will make it easy for downloaders to compare these and see how much you've changed.

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Examples

Correct - listing your values

The default chance of this is set to 1.0 - I have, with this mod, values set to 2.0, 1.5, 0.5, and 0.1.

Why is this correct?

We've mentioned the default value (1.0) and the values we added! (2.0, 1.5, 0.5, and 0.1.). That way, the downloader always knows what changed and by what! :)

Incorrect- Missing default value

The new chances are: 2.0, 1.5, 0.5, and 0.1.

Why Is this incorrect?

Whoo! We've got the edited values! :) Although what will make things confusing is as to what the original value was. So always make sure to include the original value! :)

Incorrect - A bit cluttered

Default value:

  <PulseRadius value="8">
    <!--The effect range of the broadcaster in meters.-->
  </PulseRadius>

My edits:

  <PulseRadius value="4">
    <!--The effect range of the broadcaster in meters.-->
  </PulseRadius>

  <PulseRadius value="40">
    <!--The effect range of the broadcaster in meters.-->
  </PulseRadius>

Why is this incorrect

Of course, as the creator yourself it's easy to understand where to look and see what value has been changed. However as a downloader who has zero clue how to make tuning mods (or maybe even little) Wouldn't have the slightest clue what's being explained here, nor changed! So always try to simplify the values. See correct example :)

Incorrect - Missing edited value

The default chance was 30. Although I can't remember all the values I edited :(

Why is this incorrect?
In this regard, a text editor or going back to the XML/ITUN file would be your friend! :) But indeed, we're totally missing the edited values! That way people won't know what the chances and if it suits their gameplay style!

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