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Files not needed on the server are moved into a companion client mod to make uploading and downloading of the server mod faster. | Files not needed on the server are moved into a companion client mod to make uploading and downloading of the server mod faster. | ||
The trade off is that the server mod no longer contain all files | The trade off is that the server mod no longer contain all files required to join, spectate or watch a replay of the game that used the server mod. | ||
When a companion | When a companion mod is required they are automatically: | ||
* downloaded if not in downloads cache | * downloaded if not in downloads cache | ||
* updated if existing download is out of date | * updated if existing download is out of date | ||
* activated (mounted) only for the current game | * activated (mounted) only for the current game | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 21 May 2016
File:Platinum-rank-icon.png Companion Mods
Companion mods are a special type of client mod that is created to reduce the size of large server mods.
Files not needed on the server are moved into a companion client mod to make uploading and downloading of the server mod faster.
The trade off is that the server mod no longer contain all files required to join, spectate or watch a replay of the game that used the server mod.
When a companion mod is required they are automatically:
- downloaded if not in downloads cache
- updated if existing download is out of date
- activated (mounted) only for the current game