Game data use

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That would be me (I'm guessing Torchlight). Technically, a game can be installed anywhere, but my intention was to put the location set by default for those who don't really care. And if the saves files are in the installation directory, my opinion is that the full default location should be put because it would be more useful than shortcuts.

Netko (talk)‎06:58, 31 March 2013

Well, it seems to be a bit of both of you. ;)

However, what you did was make a separate table for the installation directory (and another important thing to remember is that Steam by no means is the only way to install it), which is largely irrelevant in general, but still fine as it doesn't make it seem like the save games are stored there. If there's only one table, it should be assumed that it is also for save game data/config files. I corrected a few of those today (mostly using random references found online), but it'd be generally best to leave it empty unless that's where it actually is stored.

Alternatively, if it is under the game installation directory, just put {{ii}} underneath it noting what the default is - seems like the best of both worlds.

Soebtalk|contribs‎07:19, 31 March 2013

I'll definitely take your advice into account.

Netko (talk)‎08:04, 31 March 2013
 

That was definitely a mistake on my part. I think the install directory is relevant because most users will install it to the default location, especially those who are tech illiterate and would actually need help.

I'll work on improving the save game locations I made.

Nicereddy (talk)‎13:41, 31 March 2013

Thanks. Btw., when noting the Steam path for userdata on Linux, use ~/.steam/steam/ as a start, as that symlink always points to the correct installation place of Steam, regardless of where the user moved the whole directory.

Soebtalk|contribs‎14:25, 31 March 2013