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* Read the mod's thread opening post (OP) or workflow in the Mod Testing Forum. | * 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. | ::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 - Nexus Page'''===== | ====='''Step 2 - Nexus Page'''===== | ||
* 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. | ::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 - Mod's Forums'''===== | ====='''Step 3 - Mod's Forums'''===== | ||
* Read the Bethesda, Nexus, and Steam forums | * Read the Bethesda, Nexus, and Steam forums | ||
::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. | ::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 - Documentation'''===== | ====='''Step 4 - Documentation'''===== | ||
* Examine the documentation included with the mod | * 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. | ::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 - Validation==== | ====Step 5 - Validation==== | ||
* Validate the archive package, naming scheme, and directory structure. | * Validate the archive package, naming scheme, and directory structure. | ||
====Step 6 - DDSopt==== | ====Step 6 - DDSopt==== |
Revision as of 04:52, July 6, 2013
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- Updated: 4:52:38 6 July 2013 (UTC)