Difference between revisions of "Archive.exe"
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Mods that use .bsa files instead of loose files are easy to install. Gamers will not install them wrong so frequently and complain to the mod maker about the mod not working because of their own mistakes. | Mods that use .bsa files instead of loose files are easy to install. Gamers will not install them wrong so frequently and complain to the mod maker about the mod not working because of their own mistakes. | ||
But more importantly, mods that use .bsa files are easy to uninstall permanently or temporarily. Skyrim uses external scripts. If lots of mods with loose file scripts are used, the game can soon be a big mess and nobody will be able to figure out which mod caused a problem by editing which script. With a .bsa file, just remove it, and the problem script will cause no more trouble. No need to | But more importantly, mods that use .bsa files are easy to uninstall permanently or temporarily. Skyrim uses external scripts. If lots of mods with loose file scripts are used, the game can soon be a big mess and nobody will be able to figure out which mod caused a problem by editing which script. With a .bsa file, just remove it, and the problem script will cause no more trouble. No need to go digging through lists of scripts to delete, move, or reinstall one. | ||
Some gamers like to use different mods when they are playing different characters. Perhaps a certain gamer would have a bunch of stealth mods to be used only when playing as a thief. Mods with .bsa files are easy to temporarily remove and then install again when it is time to play a different character. | Some gamers like to use different mods when they are playing different characters. Perhaps a certain gamer would have a bunch of stealth mods to be used only when playing as a thief. Mods with .bsa files are easy to temporarily remove and then install again when it is time to play a different character. | ||
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Using .bsa files for .esp dependent mesh and texture replacer mods can also save a lot of headaches when things start to go wrong with how things look in the game. | Using .bsa files for .esp dependent mesh and texture replacer mods can also save a lot of headaches when things start to go wrong with how things look in the game. | ||
So packing mods with a .bsa file instead of with loose files is considered to be following best practices for Skyrim modding. | So packing mods with a .bsa file instead of with loose files is considered to be following best practices for Skyrim modding. | ||
= Where to Find Archive.exe on the Computer = | = Where to Find Archive.exe on the Computer = | ||