[Scummvm-devel] Progress with Archive & SearchManager

[Filippos K]

> No, it doesn't work as expect at all. The default theme fails to load, 
> along with any game requiring an engine data file.

The default theme (aka the "Classic" theme) doesn't need any external files to load - only the modern one does. If the theme path is set correctly, the modern theme is set correctly

> 
> Why should a user have to set any extra or theme path, unless required 
> (ie custom theme, sharing data files) ?
> 
> The save game path is a separate issue, there is no default location for 
> saved games under Windows. And I have mention adding a option, to prompt 
>   for the save path location, if it has not been set before.
> 

The save game path is actually the same issue as the other ones. Both the theme and save game path should be set to something viable

> Actually the problem is usually a person has an older engine data file, 
> with the game's data files.

No, the same problem can be caused if an older version of an engine data file is in ScummVM's folder, and a newer one in the "extras" path, which can be avoided if ScummVM does not check the current folder by default

> Under Windows, all essential files, are usually stored with the 
> executable file.

This is usually the case with the other ports 

> Other ports of ScummVM used a default data files path, where the engine 
> data files and theme files are stored.
> 
> The default data files path could be set to the current working 
> directory, for the Windows port only.

Why add a Windows-only hack, when the behavior should be exactly the same as with other ports?

Filippos

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