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Steam Query Issues - Mod Reporting
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Description

Found a number of issues with the steam query mod reporting:

1: If Livonia is in the mod list, the data is malformed.
The steam id length is reported as 19 bytes but the next mod section starts at +15 bytes
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/gcbmsdvhwi302s4/rBsDeAcKkke6VZtLX6pf.png

2: A small number of servers are reporting 2 sets of mods, which are different
Here is a dump of the rule sections from the steam query
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/2eykvx7yfuc2c9y/94hKLGQyaPRp9fU4HXxB.png

3: The mod name being report is the folder name and not from the meta.cpp

Details

Severity
Minor
Resolution
Open
Reproducibility
Sometimes
Operating System
Windows 7
Category
Server

Event Timeline

maca134 created this task.Dec 5 2019, 8:10 PM
maca134 updated the task description. (Show Details)Dec 5 2019, 8:23 PM
3Vaker added a subscriber: 3Vaker.Dec 5 2019, 8:23 PM
maca134 updated the task description. (Show Details)Dec 5 2019, 8:23 PM
Dwarden added a subscriber: Dwarden.Dec 5 2019, 8:36 PM

In addition to the points mentioned above. Some servers do also return file ids for some of their server side mods

Grim added a subscriber: Grim.Dec 5 2019, 11:33 PM

To add on top what @philippjoos said.

There is no reason to report server mods at all.

Geez changed the task status from New to Assigned.Dec 6 2019, 3:54 PM

To add on top what @philippjoos said.

There is no reason to report server mods at all.

While it isn't necessary from a consumer point of view, I personally would much appreciate them being there for analytical purposes.