Map Mutation

[Senna]

Can map mutators be done if well named? esample; instead of
DeltaSiegeDry S or rev or special, just DSD S ?

[Silentwings]

Yes, mutators are fine as long as they are well named. The branding policy is here: http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=23943

So, from that, "DSD S" would not be ok, because
(1) It doesn't make it clear that the mutator has a BA x.xx dependency
(2) It doesn't make it any attempt to say what the mutator does, in terms of modification to values set within BA x.xx.

Example: Suppose you'd made a mutator where lolcannon caused paralysis instead of damage. Then "DSD (Paralysing lolcannons, BAx.xx)" would be fine. More good examples: "BA Chickens (BAx.xx)", "(BA x.xx) Speedmetal & Duck Cannon"

Map mutators should be used for small changes that are map specific (e.g. Duck Fusions). Substantial changes should be made with a fork & an entirely new mod file, with a name that clearly differentiates it from BA.

[Senna]

So, from that, "DSD S" would not be ok, because
(1) It doesn't make it clear that the mutator has a BA x.xx dependency
(2) It doesn't make it any attempt to say what the mutator does, in terms of modification to values set within BA x.xx.

about that everyone knows the map is a mod modification, because ive always add an advise on descriptions on maps, other thing is u doesnt like it and are afraid about dishonesting ur work.

Ive always done it for years and there were no problems in the past, dunno why yes now

[CarRepairer]

Maybe I can help...

[quote="Silentwings"]Substantial changes should be made with a fork & an entirely new mod file, with a name that clearly differentiates it from BA.[/quote]

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[luckywaldo7]

Ive always done it for years and there were no problems in the past, dunno why yes now

There has been nothing but problems in the past, which is why a (very reasonable) branding policy has already been established.

[smoth]

Ive always done it for years and there were no problems in the past

I disagree, I remember there being much drama over you including your ba mutator in a special version of DSD.

not that I cared but I do remember MANY people having a problem with it very vocally.

[Forboding Angel]

As do I.

[Google_Frog]

everyone knows the map is a mod modification

A significant portion of the world's population doesn't know this. Cater to this group, new players come from there.