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  1. 1 hour ago, Joejoe said:

    Yes those are done in cheat engine, they have no nvram for Dreamcast, just like kenju or asking about, has both extra character unlock and both extra LVL in Dreamcast conversion, but can't in arcade one, I tried on my own for metal slug and only red blood saves, most or all the extras and nvram for mame extra come from me, that warp has posted, 

    Ok understood. Would be great if somehow we could activate those cheats in Retroarch...
    Do you know how to access the debug menu in Metal slug 6 in the arcade version? I wanted to change the brightness and then do a Quick Save. That way, next time I boot the game, I just load the quick save. Thanks!

  2. On 3/10/2024 at 1:26 AM, Joejoe said:

    That screen brightness one doesn't save, there is a few options in the debug menu dip switches that don't save, you can turn them on when playing, but once you shut down they will reset, same goes for full auto, invincibility and others

    Are you 100% sure? Because I have the Dreamcast port of Metal Slug 6 and they managed to save the NVRAM with full automatic fire; when the game boots, the character has turbo fire basically; so I was hoping that the same would apply for the Brightness hack.

  3. Amazing work as usual! So no luck with the Brightness hack on Metal Slug 6 right? :(

    Can you please advise how to get to the debug menu on this config? I wanted to change the brightness myself on the debug, then Save State. That way, when I run Mslug6, I would just Load State and Brightness is at the right level!

    Also,can you please upload the NVRAM for 'Kenju' with the English language and all characters unlocked? And NVRAM for 'Force Five' as well.

    Thanks!

  4. 1 hour ago, Warped Polygon said:

    Excellent timing. Just about to release this into the standalone build. I'll make sure to do this. Even if you are still using this RA version you'll be able to use the updated NVRAMs from the standalone build. 

    Cheers mate 

    Amazing, that would be perfect! Thanks for this!

  5. Hi @Warped Polygon,

    Once again, another high quality config release. You are doing God's work 😁

    I have noticed that Metal Slug 6 always had low brightness by default.
    However, there's an option on the Debug Menu that can put boost the brightness of the game and it makes a huge difference.

    See attached screenshots for the menu steps to achieve this.

    Can you help and modify the existing NVRAM for this game to have maximum brightness?

    That would be amazing! Keep up the great work!

    Debug1.jpg

    Debug2.jpg

    • Thanks 1

    VisioN

       1,283    24

    I really love this theme but like some people already commented: the fact that needs fanart as background is not ideal. It would be good to show the default background of the current platform. Plus, I would move the video snap to top center, resize it and make it bigger and have the game metadata/description bigger as well. Just my tips for this already great theme!

    Liquid

       998    7

    This is an amazing theme! Currently my favorite so far. I took the liberty of changing some things to my taste:

     

    • Changed the Platform view to show the Platform logo; also increased the font and Device size
    • Added some missing Device images
    • Changed the Game Text View to show both Clear Logo + Box Art + Game Description

    Some example pictures.

    Attached is my Altered version if anyone wants to try!

    Thanks to the creator of this fantastic theme!

    Liquid_gamesview1.jpg

    Liquid_gamesview2.jpg

    Liquid_gamesview3.jpg

    Liquid_gamesview4.jpg

    Liquid_platformview1.jpg

    Liquid_platformview2.jpg

    Liquid_platformview3.jpg

    Liquid_platformview4.jpg

    Liquid_Altered.zip

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    LATINO (Oscuro)

       351    10

    Perfect theme my friend! Amazing work!

    Is there any way I can speed up the animation of the cart/disc? <!-- Cartucho / Disco / Tarjeta -->

    I want it to appear quicker, if possible. Which variable determines the speed?

    Keep up the amazing job! Saudaçoes de Portugal ;)

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  6. @scooter1974 Once again sir, you've outdone yourself!!! You did everything I wished for on a theme! It looks amazing now!! Thank you so much!

    I've customized my theme with some little changes. If anyone wants, I can upload this.

    MAIN MENU VIEW:

    - Reshaped the video frame back to the proportion of your first version (doesn't look as flat now the video)

    - Arranged the bottom right elements: increased X position of Clear logo and Total Game counter.

    - Added my custom 'Device' media

    - Removed the green button on the digital clock

    PLATFORM VIEW - WITH DISC/CART ART:

    - Centered the Box Art and Cart/Disc elements to be more balanced on this view

    - Arranged the bottom right elements: increased X position of Clear logo and Game info.

    PLATFORM VIEW - NO DISC/CART ART:

    - For platforms that I don't have the Cart/Disc media, I've removed the extra image that shows this element. Because if you don't have the Cart/Disc media, the theme showed a repeated smaller cover image. Looks cleaner this way in my opinion.

    - Arranged the bottom right elements: increased X position of Clear logo and Game info.

    - Did the same above for the Nintendo DS custom view.

    MAIN_MENU.png

    PLATFORM_DISC.png

    PLATFORM_VIEW1.png

    PLATFORM_VIEW2.png

  7. @scooter1974 Thank you so much for the update bro! Now it's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ??

    I've just tweaked it a little bit - use the video frame from the game view on the Main Platform view too. I've set the variable "StretchVideo="true" and it looks very good. However for Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS it doesn't work very well as it stretches those vertical videos.

    Is there a way to put an "IF" clause on the view code? 

    Like:

    If platform="Nintendo DS" or platform="Nintendo 3DS" then StretchVideo="false" ELSE StretchVideo="true"

    Sorry to keep bothering you but this is my favorite theme so far and I would love it to solve these small "issues" to make it perfect ;)

    Also, is there a way to include the "DEVICE_ART" on the Main Platform view? I wanted to show the device art for each platform, and also the Overview text as well. It would look very nice (see example pic)

    Once again, can't thank you enough for having the effort of creating this custom view!! You're the best!!!

    And sorry for my suggestions, it's just that I really love your theme lol! ?

     

     

    stretched_video_DS.jpg

    example_device_overview.jpg

  8. Great theme! I like simplicity of the theme and the arrangement of items: box art, game name, type of game, etc.

    Is it possible for you to create a View where we can use our own wallpaper?

    I've noticed if I replace the "_Default Platform Background" or "_Default Background" pictures with my own wallpaper, the video and the box art gets completely covered!

    Is there a way for you to show the video and the boxart ABOVE the wallpaper without cutting transparency on the background? 

    Like this example?

    example_view.jpg

    COLORFUL bigbox theme

       13,292    276

    @viking I understand, you are going for a more minimalist design ;) Would love to see those Photoshop tests for the next views!

    I got all game clear logos + box art, that's why I would love to have a view that combined these both arts on a single view.

    You are the man, fantastic work!

    COLORFUL bigbox theme

       13,292    276

    Congrats @viking this is amazing!!! One of the best BigBox themes I've seen for a while!

    Right now I'm using it and it looks great!

    I was wondering if you were able to do like an alternate game view where we could see:

    • Game name and game description on Top Left
    • Game Box Cover smaller on the right of this
    • Game logos below, smaller but more icons
    • Game details beneath the box cover

    Like the attached picture.

    Keep up the amazing work!

    Example_NEW_View.png

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    Radiance

       2,053    32
    1 hour ago, neil9000 said:

    Thats a plugin error with the y2guru plugin. Have you checked that the .dll for that is unblocked in Radience/Plugins? Right click it and go to properties, there may be a "Unblock" checkbox at the bottom of the window.

     

    Sorry @neil9000 but the "Y2GURUConverters.dll" plugin does not have any Unblock button. I've checked all the tabs on the file properties.

    properties.jpg

    Radiance

       2,053    32

    Hi @faeran. It is very strange but it happens to me... After I select your theme and I try to see any game details I get the attached error:

    game_details_error.jpg

    I then press Ok and go back to navigate the theme as usual. I exit and if I try to enter Bigbox again, I get this error:

    corrupted_bigbox_afterusingtheme.jpg

    Due to this I always have to backup the "data" folder and restore it again to fix it.

    Great job on the theme by the way!

     

     

    Radiance

       2,053    32

    Any chance of an update on this theme? Mine causes error and corrupts the bigbox executable :S

    This is the best theme in my opinion!

    Only needs to include the video previews on the side on the game cover (or inside it via a fade).

    Radiance

       2,053    32

    Great job! The theme is beautiful! However, it seemed to have corrupted by Bigbox exe. Sometimes going back and fourth in the platforms, it will end up causing a pop up error and I can't return to the main platform select menu...don't know why! 

    Can you make a version where the video starts playing when the game is selected? Or the game logo appears as well?

    Keep up the amazing work! Salute from PORTUGAL!

    Futurestate Theme

       4,023    31
    38 minutes ago, Hexxxer said:

    Just a heads up, I have not forgotten about this but I am still super busy. i will have a little time after Wednesday to help out.

    No problem my friend, take your time! Really appreciate your dedication on this!

    It would be great if you could tackle the below:

    - Nintendo DS videos centered and on correct ratio

    - Cart or Disc pic on the lower right side of the game preview (above title name)

    - Main menu "normal" like version 3.0 with scanlines (no fade in to Platform info)

    Wish you a good week!

    Many thanks!!!

    Futurestate Theme

       4,023    31

    Hi Hexxer, great job with the update! 

    It fixed something that I was suspicious of but wasn't sure (degraded performance after 2-3 trips to the options menu).

    However, I still prefer the version 3.1 main menu version - where it doesn't fade to the platform info and history box with the banner.

    Can I ask you just how can I update my 3.1 theme to show the Nintendo DS videos centered and on their original ratio (not stretched)? And also what files should I replace to fix the "degraded" performance bug?

    Many thanks and keep up the amazing work!

    Futurestate Theme

       4,023    31

    Sorry to bother again, is there anyway to fix the NINTENDO DS views for the main video and for the individual game video?

    See the pictures for the example: on the main menu, the video for the NDS is vertical and therefore it would be cool to be centered in the middle. On the game selection screen, the theme stretches these "vertical" videos and it's ugly.

    Any ideas??

    many thanks!

    Nintendo DS_1.png

    Nintendo DS_2.png

    Nintendo DS_CORRECT.png

    Futurestate Theme

       4,023    31
    On 03/10/2017 at 5:33 PM, Hexxxer said:

    I am slowly working my way and updating views. I changed an option in the Theme Config file in version 4 and forgot it would change the other views.

    I am super busy with work, kids and school at the moment but have been making progress!

    No problem my friend, I understand completely! Just want to thank you for making the best Big Box theme in my opinion!

    If it's not much hassle, can I ask you something? I wanted to include the game cart or the game cd disk into the view like the attached files. 

    Is this something possible without much work? maybe editing some .xml and including the cart variable and disc variable and x and y position perhaps?

    Keep up the amazing work!

    PSX_NORMAL.png

    PSX_WITH_DISC.png

    SNES_NORMAL.png

    SNES_WITH_CART.png

    Futurestate Theme

       4,023    31

    This is my favorite theme right now! However, I can't seem to have the videos playing once I select the platform!

    The theme manages to find the platform/game videos on the main menu (I put it to randomize the game videos), however, once I select the platform, it shows the game logos with scanlines instead of the actual game video!

    Can someone help me?? 

    notfinding_video.png

    notfinding_video2.png

    mainmenu_working.png

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