Preferred map archive format?

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Preferred map archive format?

(account deleted) 21 May 2009 14:44

Which should be used when uploading maps on the site? zip or 7z?
All windows XP users and newer can extract Zip archives but 7z compresses better. I've seen both zip and 7z on this site. One and the same all over would be better since players wouldn't need to download and install another program for one or two maps that they want to play. In my opinion either 7z that saves space, bandwith and time slightly but requires another program or zip that everyone can extract but at the same time takes up a few more resources. Not both.

Re: Preferred map archive format?

cold_blood3d 21 May 2009 15:28

zip at normal/default compression has always been the preferred format since I started the site, because of its guaranteed compatibility. Even though 7z is awesome, people still hate having to download extra stuff just to extract a map. I agree that we don't need both formats uploaded here. However, it's fine to put a link to an SCC or other external 7z mirror.

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Re: Preferred map archive format?

(account deleted) 21 May 2009 16:39

Good to know. Thank you for the quick answer.

Should I upload a zip file of a map that already has a 7z file on the site?

Re: Preferred map archive format?

cold_blood3d 21 May 2009 18:21

yeah that is probably a good idea. but don't delete (if you're able to) any 7z we already have, as that will just lead to dead links and frustration. If a mapper uploads a 7z himself, that's fine—it's his choice how he wants to distribute/package his map. In that case we should add a zip too.

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