Thomas, an alternative might be to have the installer check for the appropriate .net framework / Dx versions and point the user to the website or the docs if they aren't installed?...
Smiles, Cara :) On Jan 27, 2008, at 10:28 AM, Thomas Ward wrote: > Hi Kuvvosh and all, > I was just discussing this off list with someone else and the reason > the > DirectX and .NET Frameworks were not installed with my games is it > will > add around 110 MB to every game install. A game like Montezuma's > Return, > which is 29 MB, would instantly become a 139 MB download. That uses > more > server drive space, more bandwidth, and would be difficult for those > on > dialup to download. > I guess what gets me about this entire thing is including it with > every > game would be unnecessary if people would just read the documentation > first That is all that is required.. Though, I guess developers have > to > make up for others inability to do the obvious. > > Kuvvosh wrote: >> I noticed on a lot of new programs that if you install them, if you >> don't >> meet the requirements it will not install until you do, and some even >> install the stuff for you before the main program install. Why >> not just >> compile the game with the DX and .Net and have them install before >> the game >> so that way no one can't say it won't install? >> >> Just a Thought. And Yes I know the installer would be bigger, but >> oh well. >> >> Kuvvosh >> > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > . > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of > the list, > please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- View my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
