Request for all addin / plugin makers...

[Frostiken]

It would be amazingly convenient for me / us if you would simply put the date of the last update in the topic of your thread. The version number really doesn\'t mean anything to me, as there\'s no way of telling if I have v1.30.1.328 beta 2 or v1.30.1.328 beta 1 without looking at my .zip.

I love all that you do,

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Frosti.

[togfox]

The zip file should be named with the version actually so we know if we have the latest version. A date + version is standard fair when managing versions. Thx. 8)

[Frostiken]

Well I don\'t mean in the .zip, that can keep the version number. But like:

Component Space Shuttle (CSS) v0.3.1

Okay - what the hell does that tell me? Who memorizes their version number? The only way I can tell if this was updated or not is to open the thread and scroll down to find when it was last edited. Which is kind of dumb. Putting your version number in the topic I don\'t see being useful whatsoever, though it doesn\'t have to go - it\'s just much less useful than simply naming it:

Component Space Shuttle (CSS) v0.3.1 [6 Apr]

Now everyone can immediately see that the pack was updated not more than a day ago, which means new version is out! The information is plainly visible from the main topic listing.

Other examples:

[Collection] Kosmos Spacecraft Design Bureau [29 Mar]

ExPI - Extraplanetary Infrastructure [space Station Parts] [31 Mar]

White Monkey Kitchenware and SpaceParts Factory - ver 0.4 - HOPE SHUTTLE [4 Apr]

[Collection] Silisko Industries - Silisko Edition 2 Alpha 1! [31 Mar]

[Cepheus]

The general idea is that the version in the thread is the most recent version. It doesn\'t matter what the version number is, or when it was released. If you\'re so concerned about the date, check at the bottom of the first post. It\'ll say something along the lines of '« Last Edit: April 06, 2012, 06:09:58 PM by Cepheus »' That will tell you the exact date and time of the last edit. Most people only edit the first post to update with a new version.

[Capt'n Skunky]

Different people use different methods when making determinations on whether or not a project has been updated. Some go by version number, others prefer a date. I think it would be wise to cater to the largest possible base by including both a version number and date (at least month and day).

The version number should appear at the end of the file name of the download as well. This way if you get an overwrite warning, you know you already have that version.

Another thing I\'d like to see you modders do, is make the first folder you see in your zip file, the name of your Project/Imaginary Company. Then inside that folder you would find the Parts and Plugin folders. This allows a user to drag the folder of your project name from the archive into a folder on their HD that keeps all the parts grouped by project. This goes a long way in helping the player keep all their parts organized and standardizes your Project/Company name.

Cheers!

Capt\'n Skunky

KSP Community Manager

[Frostiken]

The general idea is that the version in the thread is the most recent version. It doesn\'t matter what the version number is, or when it was released. If you\'re so concerned about the date, check at the bottom of the first post. It\'ll say something along the lines of '« Last Edit: April 06, 2012, 06:09:58 PM by Cepheus »' That will tell you the exact date and time of the last edit. Most people only edit the first post to update with a new version.

...I... what? How on earth did you manage to... I don\'t even know what you\'re trying to say, or how you managed the mental gymnastics to warp my original post into... whatever it apparently is you think I said.

When they update the topic thread saying there\'s a new version, simply put the date of the update. I\'m not sure what you find so hard to understand about that or why there should be any objection to it whatsoever.

[togfox]

The idea of a date is not a bad one but I\'ve got 14 mods currently, all downloaded at different dates. Simply updating the date on a forum thread simply doesn\'t cut it.

This thread is a good one, and so is the idea of a date. The only real way of knowing if you have the current version is putting the version number in the zip file and then checking that against the copy you d/l on your HD - as stated here twice already.

[semininja]

Look, the idea here is that many people, myself included, find the date of the most recent release to be considerably easier than the most recent version number when trying to determine if something has been updated. Mods are updated over the course of weeks, not minutes; therefore, an update within the past day or two is likely to be one that you either a) remember downloading or haven\'t downloaded yet, making it much easier to figure out what needs updating. Yes, there are other methods, but this should still be implemented by all modders.

[NovaSilisko]

You can always assume that the version number available is the most recent one. Older versions are usually labeled as such.

[Tiberion]

I put both the version number and the date in my titles. Its good info to have and makes it easy to see if there might be something new to check out.

I can see where someone might not want the date there; its a bit like self-applied pressure. 'I haven\'t updated in a week.. 2 weeks.. 2 months.'

It could be a little maddening

[Frostiken]

You can always assume that the version number available is the most recent one. Older versions are usually labeled as such.

This has nothing to do with the exact date associated with a version number.

I guess I have to draw a picture.

[semininja]

I\'d have to say that for the most part, the long-time forum-goers mostly just get tired of seeing some suggestions, even if they\'ve not come up in quite a long while. I don\'t think that \'seniority\' per se has as much to do with it as basic lack of prior knowledge of common suggestions.

Bear in mind that this is not directed at anyone specifically except for its function as a response to kellven\'s comment above; it\'s just an observation.

[Frostiken]

I\'d have to say that for the most part, the long-time forum-goers mostly just get tired of seeing some suggestions, even if they\'ve not come up in quite a long while. I don\'t think that \'seniority\' per se has as much to do with it as basic lack of prior knowledge of common suggestions.

Bear in mind that this is not directed at anyone specifically except for its function as a response to kellven\'s comment above; it\'s just an observation.

What?

[semininja]

I\'m confused; I posted that on a different thread...

Like, I posted that to a thread that wasn\'t this one. What in the world?

[Frostiken]

I\'m confused; I posted that on a different thread...

Like, I posted that to a thread that wasn\'t this one. What in the world?

Yeah I figured it was a mispost, or you\'re a complete loon

[semininja]

What\'s really messing with me is that I posted it on the right thread, then it turned up here. I have the option checked that shows me my post after I publish it, and it was in the right place then...

[Capt'n Skunky]

What if there were two updates on the same day? At that point the version becomes important.

Again, I will reiterate, it\'s helpful to the largest audience to have BOTH the Date and current Version Number in the thread title.

We can make it official protocol, but the community has been fairly good so far at self policing this issue. Don\'t make me get out the broom.

Cheers!

Capt\'n Skunky

KSP Community Manager