Ovewrite/patching Options

[Andyr]

Are the changes made in this mod file direct copy overwrites, or are they done by patching?

[Baronius]

Start learning new and better ways to do things, and don't stop. Especially when those skills lead directly to better mods--from a maintainability standpoint, from a seamlessness standpoint, and (most importantly) from a player's convenience and experience standpoint.

It seems that you didn't understand my point.
If it is possible to provide compatiblity and to ensure that the mod will always work in the way you intend in any circumstances, then I do support patching.
For example if I make a mod which changes certain scripts of creatures and I don't want other mods to interfere, I will include a warning to the installation notes that the mod might not work properly if other mods are installed which modify the same attributes. And thus, it is not compatible with certain other mods. It will work with other mods, but it will not provide what it promises.
Aigleborgne mentions a very important danger:

If both mod change the same parameter, the last installed mod will overwrite the parameter. pretty obvious no?

To sum up my opinion: ensure compatibility if possible. If it required you to change on your mod, always consider if you want the sacrifice in exchange for the compatibility.

Are you suggesting there are things you can do with overwriting which you can't with patching?

As I've written, I was speaking generally. I suppose there are, perhaps not in the case of this mod.

By the way, I'm more than happy to see that aigleborgne was offered help. Compatibility and patching is nice, but it requires much time to make the necessary code.