BI may have its advantages after all....

Q: Are there any plans for a built-in mod management function with BI or future expansions?

A: There will be a command line -mod function that allows you to redirect the game to use a different set of data without having to replace the original files and - with multiple shortcuts on your desktop all using different -mod redirects - have more than one mod on your PC at once *without* having multiple installations of the game. This will be fully explained in the readme documentation that will ship with the expansion pack. Overall, you'll find that modding support has been substantially improved, especially in the way that factions can be modded.


Looks like good news for modders.

http://p223.ezboard.com/fshoguntotal...ID=19529.topic

That exists already, see this:
How to use the -mod:my_mod command line switch
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I thought that approach had issues. Ive just been keeping a copy of the original with 1.2 on it then replacing the modded install with it when im switching mods.

It does have issues, whether BI will address those issues remains to be seen.

But that's why Verc created the Mod Switcher! :grin:
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