SentientOrange_Fanta Posted August 13, 2021 Posted August 13, 2021 When it comes to updating/installing a newer version of a mod, why do I have to delete the older version? Why can't I just replace the similar files in the destination folder? Would it corrupt files or saves, or something?
donttouchmethere Posted August 13, 2021 Posted August 13, 2021 Only one Orange can help us now: Spoiler
FauxFurry Posted August 13, 2021 Posted August 13, 2021 Installation method would be important in this case. If manual. you would have to be sure to remove anything that the change notes tell you is obsolete and would cause problems with the new version of the mod (such as disused scripts). If Mod Manager, it would be better to delete the old version after installing the new version (if you did not just download an update version of a mod which contains only the new files) to avoid problems with new versions of a mod down the line.
spoonsinger Posted August 14, 2021 Posted August 14, 2021 10 hours ago, FauxFurry said: Installation method would be important in this case. If manual. you would have to be sure to remove anything that the change notes tell you is obsolete and would cause problems with the new version of the mod (such as disused scripts). If Mod Manager, it would be better to delete the old version after installing the new version (if you did not just download an update version of a mod which contains only the new files) to avoid problems with new versions of a mod down the line. Indeed. But the question remains, what game are you trying to mod? If it's just a general over arching question, then without context, always ensure that the new modification is being installed to a base installation without anything additional modifications which could interfere with it. Then ensure that works. Then build up from that, (each time ensuring the new modifications aren't corrupting previous modifications or the base game itself). If it's for a specific game, other rules might apply on whether you can update some or all parts and still have older bits existing, (but not interacting), in the install.
SentientOrange_Fanta Posted September 2, 2021 Author Posted September 2, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 5:18 PM, spoonsinger said: What game? Sorry, email notifications on this thing were tricky. I'm modding RimWorld, and newer versions of mods keep coming out. This was just an over-arching question however.
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