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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 | * Examine the mod in-game. This is non-negotiable for all staff! If a mod has not been tested in-game, it much be clearly stated so in the mod topic. | ||
* All mods with scripts should include methods for installing and uninstalling | * All mods with scripts should include methods for installing and uninstalling or, at the very least, stopping scripts with a console command. | ||
* Each mod is examined in multiple ways in game to confirm functionality and compatibility | * Each mod is to be examined in multiple ways in game to confirm functionality and compatibility: | ||
** Test in | ** Test in relevant key spots of the world. | ||
** Test in | ** Test in relevant key points of quest development. | ||
** Test with a | ** Test with a vanilla Skyrim installation if there are issues with the mod to determine if there is an issue with the mod or a mod conflict (as needed). | ||
** Test on a STEP:Extended profile that is complete and up-to-date. | ** Test on a STEP:Extended profile that is complete and up-to-date with the latest dev Guide. | ||
** Test with a new game and with adding the mod to an existing game. | ** Test with a new game and with adding the mod to an existing game (as needed). | ||
** Note changes to the game's Appearance, Gameplay, etc. | ** 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 | * Write a review of the mod with personal findings providing supporting data such as screenshots, benchmarks, etc. | ||
* Contact mod authors with hard evidence and constructive criticism on how to improve any areas of the mod in need of improvement. | * Contact mod authors with hard evidence and constructive criticism on how to improve any areas of the mod in need of improvement. | ||
Revision as of 05:09, July 5, 2016
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- Updated: 5:09:09 5 July 2016 (UTC)