Releasing a Mod: Remove generator and improve links
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@ -75,9 +75,6 @@ The readme file should state:
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* What dependencies there are / what the user needs to install.
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* Where to report problems/bugs or get help.
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See the [appendix](#appendix-readme-and-forum-generator) for an example readme and
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readme generator.
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### description.txt
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This should explain what your mod does. Be concise without being vague.
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@ -99,8 +96,7 @@ and have a minimum size of 300 x 200px.
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The screenshot is displayed in the mod store.
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Uploading
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---------
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## Uploading
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So that a potential user can download your mod, you need to upload it somewhere
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publicly accessible. There are several ways to do this, but you should use the
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@ -120,14 +116,14 @@ It is recommended that you use a version control system which:
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* Allows the code to be previewed before downloading.
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* Allows users to submit bug reports.
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The majority of Minetest developers use GitHub as a website to host their code,
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The majority of Minetest modders use GitHub as a website to host their code,
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but alternatives are possible.
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Using a GitHub can be difficult at first. If you need help with this, for
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information on using GitHub, please see:
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* [Using Git](http://git-scm.com/book/en/v1/Getting-Started) - Basic concepts. Using the command line.
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* [GitHub for Windows](https://help.github.com/articles/getting-started-with-github-for-windows/) -
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* [Pro Git book](http://git-scm.com/book/en/v1/Getting-Started) - Free to read online.
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* [GitHub for Windows app](https://help.github.com/articles/getting-started-with-github-for-windows/) -
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Using a graphical interface on Windows to upload your code.
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### Forum Attachments
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@ -148,7 +144,7 @@ Click "Browse" and select the zipped file. It is recommended that you
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enter the version of your mod in the comment field.
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<figure>
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<img src="{{ page.root }}//static/releasing_attachments.png" alt="Upload Attachment">
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<img src="{{ page.root }}/static/releasing_attachments.png" alt="Upload Attachment">
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<figcaption>
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Upload Attachment tab.
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</figcaption>
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@ -218,161 +214,5 @@ The subject of topic must be in one of these formats:
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* [Mod] Mod Title [version number] [modname]
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For example:
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* [Mod] More Blox [0.1] [moreblox]
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This is what the forum topic for the example mod, superspecial, might
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appear once complete:
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<figure>
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<img src="{{ page.root }}//static/releasing_profit.png" alt="Profit">
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<figcaption style="display:none;">
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Profit
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</figcaption>
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</figure>
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## Appendix: Readme and Forum Generator
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<noscript>
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<p>Javascript is required for this section!</p>
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</noscript>
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Title: <input id="t_title" value="My Super Special Mod"><br />
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Modname: <input id="t_name" value="superspecial"><br />
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Description: <input id="t_desc" value="Adds magic, rainbows and other special things."><br />
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Version: <input id="t_version" value="1.1"><br />
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License: <input id="t_license" value="LGPL 2.1 or later"><br />
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Dependencies: <input id="t_dep" value="default mod (found in minetest_game)"><br />
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Download: <input id="t_download" value="http://example.com/download.zip"><br />
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Additional:<br />
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<textarea id="t_add">Report bugs or request help on the forum topic.</textarea><br />
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<pre><code id="readme">My Super Special Mod
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====================
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Adds magic, rainbows and other special things.
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Version: 1.1
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License: LGPL 2.1 or later
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Dependencies: default mod (found in minetest_game)
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Report bugs or request help on the forum topic.
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Installation
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------------
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Unzip the archive, rename the folder to superspecial and
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place it in minetest/mods/
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( GNU/Linux: If you use a system-wide installation place
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it in ~/.minetest/mods/. )
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( If you only want this to be used in a single world, place
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the folder in worldmods/ in your world directory. )
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For further information or help see:
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http://wiki.minetest.com/wiki/Installing_Mods</code></pre>
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<pre><code id="forum">Adds magic, rainbows and other special things.
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[b]Version:[/b] 1.1
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[b]License:[/b] LGPL 2.1 or later
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[b]Dependencies:[/b] default mod (found in minetest_game)
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[b]Download:[/b] http://example.com/download.zip
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Report bugs or request help on the forum topic.
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[h]Installation[/h]
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Unzip the archive, rename the folder to superspecial and
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place it in minetest/mods/
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( GNU/Linux: If you use a system-wide installation place
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it in ~/.minetest/mods/. )
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( If you only want this to be used in a single world, place
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the folder in worldmods/ in your world directory. )
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For further information or help see:
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http://wiki.minetest.com/wiki/Installing_Mods</code></pre>
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<script src="http://blog.rubenwardy.com/static/jquery.min.js"></script>
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<script>function regen() {
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var title = $("#t_title").val();
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var name = $("#t_name").val();
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var desc = $("#t_desc").val();
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var version = $("#t_version").val();
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var license = $("#t_license").val();
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var dep = $("#t_dep").val();
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var add = $("#t_add").val();
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var download = $("#t_download").val();
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{
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var res = ((title.length > 0) ? title : name) + "\n";
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var header_count = res.length - 1;
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for (var i = 0; i < header_count; i++) {
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res += "=";
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}
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res += "\n\n";
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res += desc + "\n\n";
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if (version != "") {
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res += "Version: " + version + "\n";
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}
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res += "License: " + license + "\n";
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res += "Dependencies: " + dep + "\n\n";
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if (add != "") {
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res += add + "\n\n";
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}
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res += "Installation\n------------\n\nUnzip the archive, rename the folder to ";
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res += name + " and\nplace it in minetest/mods/\n\n";
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res += "( GNU/Linux: If you use a system-wide installation place\n" +
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"\tit in ~/.minetest/mods/. )\n\n" +
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"( If you only want this to be used in a single world, place\n" +
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"\tthe folder in worldmods/ in your world directory. )\n\n" +
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"For further information or help see:\n" +
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"http://wiki.minetest.com/wiki/Installing_Mods\n";
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$("#readme").text(res);
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}
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{
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var res = desc + "\n\n";
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if (version != "") {
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res += "[b]Version:[/b] " + version + "\n";
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}
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res += "[b]License:[/b] " + license + "\n";
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res += "[b]Dependencies:[/b] " + dep + "\n";
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res += "[b]Download:[/b] " + download + "\n\n";
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if (add != "") {
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res += add + "\n\n";
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}
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res += "[h]Installation[/h]\n\nUnzip the archive, rename the folder to ";
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res += name + " and\nplace it in minetest/mods/\n\n";
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res += "( GNU/Linux: If you use a system-wide installation place\n" +
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"\tit in ~/.minetest/mods/. )\n\n" +
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"( If you only want this to be used in a single world, place\n" +
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"\tthe folder in worldmods/ in your world directory. )\n\n" +
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"For further information or help see:\n" +
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"http://wiki.minetest.com/wiki/Installing_Mods\n";
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$("#forum").text(res);
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}
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}
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$(function() {
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jQuery('input').on('input propertychange paste', regen);
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jQuery('textarea').on('input propertychange paste', regen);
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});
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</script>
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