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Here is a list of sites than can be used to host mods with some information on each.  Sites are listed in descending order of possible hosted file size.
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'''Here is a list of sites than can be used to host mods and/or files, with some basic information on each.  Sites are listed alphabetically split between dedicated gaming sites and general file hosting sites.'''
  
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NB: Although these sites have been suggested by ''individual'' TWC members no guarantee is given that any of them will perform as desired! It would be advisable to test any you are proposing to use with a test upload and download of a small file before attempting large uploads or releasing link to public! As always if using any internet facility you should make sure your computer is protected with up-to-date anti-virus software etc. TWC takes no responsibility for the use of any of the websites listed below.
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NB: Although these sites have been suggested by ''individual'' TWC members no guarantee is given that any of them will perform as desired! It would be advisable to test any you are proposing to use with a test upload and download of a small file before attempting large uploads or releasing your link to the public! As always if using any internet facility you should make sure your computer is protected with up-to-date anti-virus software etc. TWC takes no responsibility for the use of any of the websites listed below.
  
 
==Dedicated Gaming/Modding Sites==
 
==Dedicated Gaming/Modding Sites==
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Gaming/Modding sites may be more suitable for distribution of finished mods, as they are hopefully set up to accommodate the likely download traffic.
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===GameFront===
 
===GameFront===
 
*'''Main Page:''' [http://www.gamefront.com http://www.gamefront.com]
 
*'''Main Page:''' [http://www.gamefront.com http://www.gamefront.com]
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==General Purpose Upload Sites==
 
==General Purpose Upload Sites==
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General purpose sites may be more suited to sharing WIP files between team members, if used to distribute a mod you may wish to check the available download bandwidth and ease of access for downloaders.
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===Depositfiles===
 
===Depositfiles===
 
*'''Main Page:''' [http://depositfiles.com/ http://depositfiles.com/]
 
*'''Main Page:''' [http://depositfiles.com/ http://depositfiles.com/]

Revision as of 10:04, 12 May 2017

Here is a list of sites than can be used to host mods and/or files, with some basic information on each. Sites are listed alphabetically split between dedicated gaming sites and general file hosting sites.

NB: Although these sites have been suggested by individual TWC members no guarantee is given that any of them will perform as desired! It would be advisable to test any you are proposing to use with a test upload and download of a small file before attempting large uploads or releasing your link to the public! As always if using any internet facility you should make sure your computer is protected with up-to-date anti-virus software etc. TWC takes no responsibility for the use of any of the websites listed below.

Dedicated Gaming/Modding Sites

Gaming/Modding sites may be more suitable for distribution of finished mods, as they are hopefully set up to accommodate the likely download traffic.

GameFront

  • Main Page: http://www.gamefront.com
  • Registration: Required for UL
  • File Size Limit: 8192MB
  • Download Counter: TBC
  • File Retention Time: Not stated
  • URL Upload: Yes
  • Other Comments: Successor to FileFront - now same group (and login) as moddb

moddb

  • Main Page: http://www.moddb.com
  • Registration: Required for UL
  • File Size Limit: 8192MB
  • Download Counter: TBC
  • File Retention Time: TBC
  • URL Upload: Yes
  • Other Comments:

nexusmods

  • Main Page: http://www.nexusmods.com
  • Registration: Required for UL
  • File Size Limit: No stated limit
  • Download Counter: Yes
  • File Retention Time: TBC
  • URL Upload: TBC
  • Other Comments:

The Assimilation Lab

  • Main Page: http://www.theassimilationlab.com/
  • Registration: Required for uploading, not required to download
  • File Size Limit: 6 GB
  • Download Counter: No
  • File Retention Time: ?
  • URL Upload: ?
  • Other Comments: No ads before downloading and no pending process similar to ModDB. Gaming site see this post for details [1].

General Purpose Upload Sites

General purpose sites may be more suited to sharing WIP files between team members, if used to distribute a mod you may wish to check the available download bandwidth and ease of access for downloaders.

Depositfiles

  • Main Page: http://depositfiles.com/
  • Registration: Required for UL
  • File Size Limit: 10GB (for free)
  • Download Counter: No
  • File Retention Time: 90 days after last download
  • URL Upload: Yes
  • Other Comments: Adds and pop-ups if you use it for free

Filefactory

  • Main Page: http://www.filefactory.com/
  • Registration: Required for UL
  • File Size Limit: 5GB
  • Download Counter: No
  • File Retention Time: deleted after 30 days without DL / never for paid membership
  • URL Upload: No
  • Other Comments: Slightly more complex to find DL link

MediaFire

  • Main Page: https://www.mediafire.com/
  • Registration: Required for UL
  • File Size Limit: 4GB
  • Download Counter: TBC
  • File Retention Time: TBC
  • URL Upload: TBC
  • Other Comments:

Sendspace

  • Main Page: http://www.sendspace.com/
  • Registration: Optional
  • File Size Limit: 300MB (free users)
  • Download Counter: No
  • File Retention Time: deleted after 30 days without DL / never for paid membership
  • URL Upload: Premium users only
  • Other Comments:

Uploaded.net

  • Main Page: http://uploaded.net/
  • Registration: None
  • File Size Limit: 250MB
  • Download Counter: Yes
  • File Retention Time: 90 days after last download
  • URL Upload: No
  • Other Comments: some files previously removed without warning - now has published file retention time

Yaa.im

  • Main Page: http://yaa.im/
  • Registration: optional
  • File Size Limit: 300MB
  • Download Counter: TBC
  • File Retention Time: 365 days
  • URL Upload: No
  • Other Comments: was "UpForDown"

YourFileLink

  • Main Page: http://www.yourfilelink.com/
  • Registration: None
  • File Size Limit: 5GB
  • Download Counter: No
  • File Retention Time: deleted if not downloaded after 15 days
  • URL Upload: No
  • Other Comments:


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