02-22-2016, 02:58 AM
Time for unrelated random post!:
So, upon replying to a post on a mod thread on Starbound, I realized something. Installing mods, especially those with multiple options, can be a hassle in Starbound. Not difficult, just slow and you have to go to your SB folder every time and bleh.
...So I had a thought...
I'm considering trying to make a Starbound Mod Manager in a similar (but far less fancy) vein to Mod Organizer, Nexus Mod Manager, etc.
Planned features:
- Simple to use User Interface
- Installed Mods List
- "Unchecked" List (for uninstalled mods):
-- Folder to store them when not in use
- Automatic Installing/Uninstalling of Mods with 1 click:
-- Automatic unzipping for zipped folders
- Scripted Installers for mods with options
- Compatability Checking for SB Version
- Tab for reading mod Readmes.
- .modpak support?:
-- May be difficult with readmes, options, etc. due to potential issues with unpacking to get said information out...
- Potential mod profile support?:
-- Universe, Characters, Mods per profile
-- Different SB Versions per profile
Probably biting off more than I can chew, and I'll inevitably lose interest in making it, but hey, maybe I can make something workable out of this...
So, upon replying to a post on a mod thread on Starbound, I realized something. Installing mods, especially those with multiple options, can be a hassle in Starbound. Not difficult, just slow and you have to go to your SB folder every time and bleh.
...So I had a thought...
I'm considering trying to make a Starbound Mod Manager in a similar (but far less fancy) vein to Mod Organizer, Nexus Mod Manager, etc.
Planned features:
- Simple to use User Interface
- Installed Mods List
- "Unchecked" List (for uninstalled mods):
-- Folder to store them when not in use
- Automatic Installing/Uninstalling of Mods with 1 click:
-- Automatic unzipping for zipped folders
- Scripted Installers for mods with options
- Compatability Checking for SB Version
- Tab for reading mod Readmes.
- .modpak support?:
-- May be difficult with readmes, options, etc. due to potential issues with unpacking to get said information out...
- Potential mod profile support?:
-- Universe, Characters, Mods per profile
-- Different SB Versions per profile
Probably biting off more than I can chew, and I'll inevitably lose interest in making it, but hey, maybe I can make something workable out of this...