Would an Auto Updater benefit Daidalos Team and the community?

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Shortly after HSFX 6 was released, their dev team implemented an Auto Updater program: http://www.242sqn.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3309

As mentioned in the link, the Updater '...automatically updates your HSFX installation with the latest files.'

At first I was a litle skeptical. After installing several updates I now believe the Auto Updater is a real blessing.

First of all, it could not be easier to use. All you do is click on the Updater icon in the HSFX folder. The Updater then contacts the server, determines which files need to be sent, and then automatically downloads and installs the update. No other input from the user is necessary. So, just click on the Updater, go make a cup of coffee and when you return, your game will be automatically updated to the latest version.

I have installed several automatic updates and it has worked flawlessly each time. Although I have never had problems manually installing a patch, I know from the forums that such is not the case for every user.

There is another big advantage for an Auto Updater. Instead of waiting many months or even over a year for that one 'big' patch, smaller and/or more critical patches can be released much more often within the same period.

Here is an example. Let's say I send DT a bug report for version 4.11.1. They respond, confirming the bug and that the fix will be in the next version (4.12). However, it may be many months before the next version is released. Now, with an Auto Updater, it is much easier to release the fix immediately to the community.

I'm sure that releasing that one 'big' version update every year or so is a massive undertaking for DT. Then, there is the 'bug report' time after the patch and then more time again waiting for the 'bug fix' patch.

I'm thinking that using an Auto Updater might benefit both DT and the community by releasing smaller but more numerous updates.

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