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    I think as far as game themes and platform themes are concerned, video format is the way to go for many reasons. To me, it allows more flexibility while creating as we have many different tools we can choose from while putting things together for themes (HyperTheme, PhotoShop, etc). Video format also allows for more content to be universal between front ends and the community in general rather then being program specific. The great thing about HyperSpin allowing us to convert themes to video format is that the entire community can benefit and enjoy those themes, no matter what front end you show allegiance too. Another benefit is having everything contained in one file, rather then zipping up a bunch of assets for various themes, etc. For me, video themes are the way to go! As I said, universal content and being able to share in the community is the main factor for me personally. SNES themes are all recorded and I'm just doing finishing touches on them now. Should have them on the EmuMovies FTP tomorrow night just in time for Christmas:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Agreed! It would make more sense and allow all of us to keep better track of whose doing what might be something we should bring up to @Jason Carr Almost done with the SNES HyperSpin themes. Should be able to wrap them up tomorrow and hopefully get them on the EmuMovies FTP early next week. Once those are done and out to the masses, I'm going to begin working on the NES themes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I've talked to @CriticalCid and have been given his full blessing This way it frees him up to do other things or work on another set, whatever he wants to do. I plan on doing NES and Genesis as well but for now, I just want to get SNES out of the way and go from there. It's my main focus at the moment. @Nyny77, I really like the themes you have been doing and think variety is a good thing! Duplicates are fine as they are different and will give people options. I like alternate themes as it gives me a chance to switch things up from time to time. Keep busting those out because you're doing a great job! I'm simply doing the HyperSpin themes that are already made, not creating my own like you have been. But yes, I'd love to work on getting a full set!
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    Just posting to let those that are interested know that I've decided to record the SNES HyperSpin game themes like @CriticalCid has done with the arcade (Mame) platforms. So far, I've been able to find 156 SNES HyperSpin themes and once those are done, I hope to move on to more consoles and handhelds (not promising anything). I will be posting these on the EmuMovies FTP in my folder. Don't bother looking for any as of right now because they're not there. I will be uploading all at once and will post in this thread upon completion. Did about 20 or so tonight so hopefully it shouldn't take to long. Once complete, you'll find them on the FTP in my folder and maybe @Jason Carr will make them available in LaunchBox as well.
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    Looking forward to this one! Brings back a lot of good memories for me! Very nostalgic The Nintendo Power mags and other retro items are a very nice touch. Well done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Ok, great! Can never have too many themes! Thanks! I'll be on the lookout for them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Any chance you could do 16:9 versions of these?
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    Do you have access to the EmuMovies FTP? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Anytime! Let me know if you can't find it, I have it. Also, I'd be interested in helping you as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Donkey Kong Country looks great! However, the video snap you used is actually from the rare Blockbuster Video competition cart. There is a video snap for the normal DKC if I remember correctly I'm the one that did the video snaps for all three games so check the FTP if your not getting the right snap to download. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    These are fantastic! I say keep going! Any chance of getting Mega Man Soccer, Mega Man X, X2, X3, and Mega Man 7? My favorite series! I would just do themes for the more popular and well-known games and franchises. Doing a theme for each game on the SNES would be a massive undertaking for just one person IMO. Keep up the great work @Nyny77, looking forward to more!
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    These are awesome man! Keep cranking these out! The SNES is my favorite console of all time! Thanks for these!
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    Wasn't aware of BackBlaze, $5 monthly isn't a bad deal at all so I'll be checking that out. Backing up just the core LB files is the smallest option in terms of space, but what if I have to use that backup at some point... will LB re-create all media folders for images and such upon start up for all of my platforms? I guess what I'm wondering is what I'd have to do to get back up and running as quick as possible going that route. Also, does LB work with relative paths? Or will the drive I choose to use to install the backup on have to be the same drive letter as the previous install?
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    So after having a HDD fail recently (luckily it was my OS drive and not my LaunchBox drive), I've given quite a lot of thought to backing up my LaunchBox install onto an external drive. Just wondering what methods any of you guys out there might be using to backup your setups? Right now, my train of thought is to just copy my entire LB folder over to an external drive. My setup is right around 2TB with games and media included. Lets say I go this route and backup my entire installation... if I ever wanted to update my backup with the latest version of LB, what files would need to be copied over to overwrite the existing files to ensure a working backup should I ever need to use it?
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    Not sure if anyone else has come across this or not, but I put some of James Baker's Nintendo Wii game theme videos in Videos>Nintendo Wii>Theme and although they load fine in BigBox, I'm unable to view them full screen. Only happens to videos placed inside the theme folder, all others can be viewed full screen without issue. Using VLC and haven't tested with WMP.
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    Awesome stuff Cid! I 2nd the idea of doing the console and handheld themes... I don't use HS anymore but would love to use them with BigBox :) Thanks for all the work you've done so far! Really enjoying these!
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    This is by far my favorite theme for use with BigBox! Thanks for making this one Cid!
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    Really enjoying this theme! Should be the new default BigBox theme IMO! Keep up the great work
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    Just drop them into your video>platforms folder and you should be good to go! I believe they have to be named exactly as your platforms appear in LB.
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    Afraid none of these steps seemed to fix the issue @SentaiBrad. Even with downloading new images and metadata it still does the same thing as before with not loading the images. Strange... as the only platforms effected are the ones I don't have boxart for like Arcade platforms, and some misc Japanese platforms like Super Famicom. EDIT: Got it sorted after clearing the cache folder, shutting down LB and rebooting my PC. Also, did a image refresh upon reboot and starting LB again... so far, everything seems to be showing now.
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    With the latest beta and after an image refresh, I can't get any images to show in LaunchBox or BigBox for my Arcade platform. All other platforms seem to be fine, just the Arcade platform refuses to load images. I can still view them by clicking view image however... EDIT: I stand corrected, this is happening on every platform that I don't have box art for. Instead, I have screenshots set as my image priority.
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    RetroCinematic NEC PC Engine-CD Platform Video/Theme View File The RetroCinematic series of platform videos are HQ 1080p and inspired by the original HyperSpin themes that many of us have come to know and love over the years. Inside the archive will be two MP4 video files. One will feature original, in-game sound, and the alternate will feature a remixed music track from a select game pertaining to that system/console. I made these for my own personal collection and decided to share them with the LaunchBox community. Once again, this platform video looks best using Sithel's "SimplyHD" theme for BigBox. Enjoy! CREDIT: Titanusss for the original HS theme and art used to make this platform video. Submitter Riffman81 Submitted 10/07/16 Category Big Box Custom Themes  
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    RetroCinematic SNES Platform Video/Theme V2 View File The RetroCinematic series of platform videos are HQ 1080p and inspired by the original HyperSpin themes that many of us have come to know and love over the years. This is version 2 of the SNES platform video and was made with Sithel's "SimplyHD" theme in mind. Inside the archive will be three MP4 video files: - One will feature original, in-game sound - One will feature a remixed music track from a select game pertaining to the SNES system/console - and, I've included a "clean" version with no animations on the right side to be used with future BigBox themes that feature the BigBox wheel on the right instead of the left. I made these for my own personal collection and decided to share them with the LaunchBox community. Enjoy! Submitter Riffman81 Submitted 10/07/16 Category Big Box Custom Themes  
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    Awesome Theme! Really like the choice of colors and overall design. Great Job!!
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    Yes, I plan on doing more platforms soon as I get time
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