Nightfallstorm/SkyrimVRESL

Add detection when `loadedMods`/`loadedModsCount` is read from

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#51 opened on Dec 27, 2023

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Description

If possible, we should add the ability to detect when the legacy loadedMods/loadedModsCount is being read from, and what DLL(s) is accessing those members.

Ideally, we can output in the logs when a DLL tries to access those legacy members as a way to tell if a mod needs to be updated for ESL support so the mod author(s) can be respectfully notified.

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Research direction
Investigate how loadedMods and loadedModsCount are currently accessed in the codebase, then implement a hook or wrapper to detect reads and log the calling DLL.
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Domain
game dev
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3
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1-2 days
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Active
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Clear
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C++Skyrim modding
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40