description.txt and screenshot.png in mod/modpack.
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 14:55
A lot of mods don't seem to have description.txt and/or screenshot.png in their root folder. These files are used by mod managers, both ingame and external, to show concise information to the user.
Screenshots and descriptions in modpacks aren't as important, but would be nice.
Not all mods need a screenshot, ofc.
The first sentence of description.txt should be less than 100 characters.
It should be enough to describe the mod. Further information can be put into other sentences.
If you want to put versions or licenses, put them at the end. I don't recommend it though, that info should probably be in the readme.md/txt. Don't include the entire text of a license.
Screenshot should be 3:2 with a minimum size of 300x200px.
Where?
Your phone or window isn't wide enough to display the code box. If it's a phone, try rotating it to landscape mode.
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mymod/
- init.lua
- description.txt
- screenshot.png
Your phone or window isn't wide enough to display the code box. If it's a phone, try rotating it to landscape mode.
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mp_mymods/
- description.txt
- screenshot.png
- mymod/
- init.lua
- description.txt
- screenshot.png
Screenshots and descriptions in modpacks aren't as important, but would be nice.
Not all mods need a screenshot, ofc.
Description
The first sentence of description.txt should be less than 100 characters.
It should be enough to describe the mod. Further information can be put into other sentences.
Your phone or window isn't wide enough to display the code box. If it's a phone, try rotating it to landscape mode.
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Adds email style inboxes to Minetest.
Users can send stored messages to each other using /inbox or /mail username message.
Your phone or window isn't wide enough to display the code box. If it's a phone, try rotating it to landscape mode.
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Allows players to report misconduct or bugs using /report.
If you want to put versions or licenses, put them at the end. I don't recommend it though, that info should probably be in the readme.md/txt. Don't include the entire text of a license.
Screenshot
Screenshot should be 3:2 with a minimum size of 300x200px.