Creating an Installer
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Hello All, I'm ready to solicit my game and I'd like to create a Windows installer for it. What's the best method? Are there packaging programs I should use? Or should I create one with BlitzMAX? Thanks |
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There are lots of installer makers for Windows, some free, some not-so-free. Inno Setup NSIS WiX Advanced Installer … amongst others. Try them and see which you find easiest to use. |
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Inno Setup wins the day for me. |
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+1 for InnoSetup. |
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Another one "Install Jammer". It's a Discontinued product but open source and cross-platform. |
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I like click team install creator or install shield wizard 2010. |
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For Windows, is use of an installer still recommended or is a zip download OK? I'm currently using InnoSetup but some have reported problems. (Could well be because I may have used InnoSetup options incorrectly). |
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For Windows, is use of an installer still recommended or is a zip download OK? Depends a bit on your audience, really -- if it's a utility for tech-savvy people .zips may be preferred, while if it's a casual game aimed at your grandma an installer is pretty much mandatory... |
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I used inno setup for Scoregasm i think. Works well and is super easy. Cheers Charlie |
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Depends a bit on your audience, really -- if it's a utility for tech-savvy people .zips may be preferred, while if it's a casual game aimed at your grandma an installer is pretty much mandatory... Thanks xlsior. That's the same advice as last time I asked. Casual game here but grandmas only play it with grandkids. |