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Now that your system is setup for mod testing, the fun begins! External testing is where all testing should start. | Now that your system is setup for mod testing, the fun begins! External testing is where all testing should start. | ||
* Read the thread OP | ====Step 1==== | ||
* Read the mod's thread opening post (OP) or workflow in the Mod Testing Forum. | |||
::There you will find an outline of what needs to be tested for the particular mod. Make note of this and use it when testing begins. | |||
====Step 2==== | |||
* Read the Nexus Page in it's entirety | * Read the Nexus Page in it's entirety | ||
: | ::Read the mod's Nexus page description completely as well as the changelog (if provided). Make note of any special installation/uninstall instructions, of any known issues with the mod or mod compatibility issues, and of any potential conflicts with the DLCs and/or other STEP mods. The changelog can often give you a sense of where the author is taking the mod and what you might be able to expect from a mod and it's author. | ||
====Step 3==== | |||
* Read the Bethesda, Nexus, and Steam forums to develop a sense of user satisfaction and a list of possible bugs to attempt to confirm or deny. | * Read the Bethesda, Nexus, and Steam forums | ||
* Examine the documentation included with the mod | ::A complete read is not necessary; however, try to develop a sense of user satisfaction and a list of possible bugs to attempt to confirm or deny. This is also a good way to find out how active the author is with the mod. No word from the author in a long period of time usually indicates they have been absent and may no longer be actively supporting the mod. | ||
====Step 4==== | |||
* Examine the documentation included with the mod | |||
::Read the Readme and any other documentation which comes with the mod. Make note any lack of clarity, installation/uninstall directions, and general completeness. If the mod does not include documentation, please make note of this as well for your review. | |||
====Step 5==== | |||
* Validate the archive package, naming scheme, and directory structure. | * Validate the archive package, naming scheme, and directory structure. | ||
====Step 6==== | |||
* Used DDSopt to determine quality of texture compression for texture mods. | * Used DDSopt to determine quality of texture compression for texture mods. | ||
* Validate the installation procedure | * Validate the installation procedure |
Revision as of 04:44, July 6, 2013
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- Updated: 4:44:46 6 July 2013 (UTC)