I'm currently working on a new add-on scanner which will actually present the uploader of the add-on with a list of issues preventing them from uploading their add-on. This will remove a lot of work from Mod Reviewers.
Current issues that will prevent you uploading your add-on:
- Paths to missing/non-existant textures/bricks/shapes/images/icons/files
- Stereo sound files
- Using uiNames from default add-ons
- Using datablock names from default add-ons
- Including files in the zip which are not required for the type of add-on you're submitting (a .exe for example)
- Invalid file structure for the type of add-on you're submitting (no Thumbs folder for a decal, for example)
- Incorrectly zipped files (mac users)
There is also a list of things you'll be warned about but you may choose to ignore at your own peril:
- uiNames that conflict with existing add-ons on RTB
- Datablock names that conflict with existing add-ons on RTB
Like I said, this'll make it a lot easier for Mod Reviewers which is the main focus of this. They then get to take up a role that consists more of quality control than actual checking for errors and filling out forms to raise issues.
