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''This will be updated as the procedures are developed and outlined within the other tabs. Testing is separated into two sections: external testing and in-game testing.'' | ''This will be updated as the procedures are developed and outlined within the other tabs. Testing is separated into two sections: external testing and in-game testing.'' | ||
* Examine files in game | * Examine files in game | ||
* All mods with scripts should include methods for installing and uninstalling in-game or at the very least stopping scripts with a console command. | |||
* All mods with scripts | |||
* Each mod is examined in multiple ways in game to confirm functionality and compatibility. | * Each mod is examined in multiple ways in game to confirm functionality and compatibility. | ||
** Test in various key spots of the world | ** Test in various key spots of the world. | ||
** Test in various key points of quest development | ** Test in various key points of quest development. | ||
** Test with a Vanilla Skyrim installation. (if there are issues with the mod under this test then no further testing is needed) | ** Test with a Vanilla Skyrim installation. (if there are issues with the mod under this test then no further testing is needed) | ||
** Test | ** Test on a STEP:Extended profile that is complete and up-to-date. | ||
** Test with a new game and with adding | ** Test with a new game and with adding the mod to an existing game. | ||
** Note | ** Note changes to the game's Appearance, Gameplay, etc. | ||
** Note quantitative changes like VRAM, GPU, CPU, RAM, and FPS usage. | ** Note quantitative changes like VRAM, GPU, CPU, RAM, and FPS usage. | ||
* | * Write a review of the mod with your findings providing screenshots, benchmark data, etc | ||
* Contact mod authors with hard evidence and constructive criticism to improve any | * Contact mod authors with hard evidence and constructive criticism on how to improve any areas of the mod in need of improvement. | ||
= Mod Testing Prep = | = Mod Testing Prep = |
Revision as of 07:07, September 5, 2015
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- Updated: 7:07:47 5 September 2015 (UTC)