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On 3/23/2024 at 12:29 PM, Retro808 said:
Unless I am really misunderstanding your post and the ticket, platforms and playlists can already have different themes as well as views. A theme creator can even code specific looks for a platform or playlist within the multiple view options (wall, wheel, and text) in their theme from the get go.
Sorry @Retro808,
you are right, I am confusing terms, I have proposed that ticket years ago and I was making a mistake. What I'd like to change is this:
I have my platform and playlist set in a different way, but I'd like to set the Platform category in a different way. Arcade, computers, Playlist, console, movie and so on
Sorry for the misunderstanding
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Here you can find something to vote
https://bitbucket.org/jasondavidcarr/launchbox/issues/6928/having-different-category-platform
Different theme for each platform, playlist and so on, can creat different world
maybe you like the idea
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How do you handle these platforms in the new game discovery centre? Do you hide in Big Box simply?
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On 1/6/2024 at 1:57 AM, TrailerVert said:
Hold up wait a min! Did I see some Windows 3.1 in it?
Going through this list like a fat kid at a buffet, and I see old Windows versions, Does that mean that you are launching virtual machines with the OS on them?
I suggest you the exo version. easy peasy
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Hi
I have not that playlist, maybe you can try with McFly collection...if he has not that playlist I am quite sure you can procede by yourself
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On 12/23/2023 at 5:29 PM, CriticalCid said:
I would guess that it might be related to the recent database changes where Steam IDs getting added to PC game entries. It could be the case that during this process some metadata gets automatically replaced with data pulled directly from Steam.
I have checked games that have changed in my collection and I can confirm that are all related to STEAM
Apsulov: End of Gods Details - LaunchBox Games Database (launchbox-app.com)
Beautiful Desolation Details - LaunchBox Games Database (launchbox-app.com)
and others...I can add if anyone needs
What is interesting is:
Bound by Flame Details - LaunchBox Games Database (launchbox-app.com)
I have updated it at november '23 and it has the STEAM description. But now on Games DB we have the old description and game ID is changed (from 20606 ro 19983)
Now I explain why I have seen this changes. I simply updated my windows games list (update metadata and media, does not replace) and when finished I checked my Windows platform to see if any new games were found, I have a lot of blank.
And what I have seen? Some games, that I already have, were doubled. A new entry appeared next to the old one, with a different description, same image and new badge on it (like gog, installed, version and joypad). I was curious and choose to keep only the newer but while I was checking the difference ...I have updated it again yesterday and again new entries...
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ehm, the link did not work...
here the one working, now you can vote it!!!! ahahahah
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Hi guys,
thank you a lot for your replies!
I also thought about some direct link to steam. And that should explain because JareBear have not seen any description change request.
I have seen to appear the STEAM logo link in the database. I think that could be usefull and I hope that can help to monetize something...maybe.
In this case, anyway, LB DB should take the long game description.
I could check which games are changing, I have some yet to check.
Maybe we can have a better DB.
BUON NATALE to all
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I'm experiencing the same situation as when I was trying to add the hacked Retroachievements rom.
I stopped to update the DB with useful roms for RA players...ok, I'll do it locally.
Now we have reduced the game notes, no one knows who is doing it.
Is this okay for everyone? I do not think so
I think that in the long run anarchy cannot be the right path.
Anyway... in this situation I don't like to help build a better DB, I'll do it locally.
Does LB want it?
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It's quite stressful
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I see the none is voting it. It is intersting.
Who is not interested can please explain me, to enlarge my pov?
Like always, maybe I am missing something
thank youuuuu
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Another case:
Batman Arkham City: Game of the Year Edition
I HAD:
Batman: Arkham city is a third-person open world action adventure game. This Game of the Year Edition contains all of the DLC released for the base game, new maps, playable characters, and skins.
Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players flying through the expansive Arkham City - five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum - the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Featuring an incredible Rogues Gallery of Gotham City's most dangerous criminals including Catwoman, The Joker, The Riddler, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze and many others, the game allows players to genuinely experience what it feels like to be The Dark Knight delivering justice on the streets of Gotham City.
NOW we have:
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Batman Arkham City: Game of the Year Edition Details - LaunchBox Games Database (launchbox-app.com)
What is ruining the details?
It is the same that appear on steam, and while offering a discount. It is awful.
Who want this new description?
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The issue is now available on bitbucker
I think that should be interesting having this feature
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1 hour ago, C-Beats said:
It doesn't sound like what you're referring to though.
It is good to know. It is a part, and for sure it is usefull
Thank you
I'd like to see also the other part, I hope it is not too difficult to implement.
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Hi,
the new amazing feature is incredible, I like it very much!
I think that it could be more interesting if I can remove some platforms from the database of the GDC.
I have platforms like magazine, movie, videogame book, soundtrack and web browser or sperimental platform that I’d like to hide in GDC view. With this feature I think it’ll became perfect. Do you agree?
VOTE! ^_^
https://bitbucket.org/jasondavidcarr/launchbox/issues/8394/game-discovery-center-removing-platforms
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Hi,
I noticed that for a lot of games the game note has been changed.
I had some good descriptions and now they have been reduced to very simple description...
I make only 1 examples but there are a lot:
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Bound by Flame id 20606
Bound by Flame is an action RPG set in a fantasy universe. The player controls the mercenary Vulcan who protects the lands against a siege by the seven ice lords and their minions. He starts as an experienced fighter in the game, but early on he messes up summoning a fire demon and instead becomes possessed by it. This introduces a duality that forms the backbone of the game, as he can either attempt to restore his humanity or give in to the possession and embrace the powers. This change is guided through his actions, either helping villagers or working against them, and not only leads to visual change - either restoring the human form or slowly transforming into a fiery demon - but also to branching story paths with multiple endings.
The game offers three skills trees (fighter, ranger and pyromancer) each with their own abilities. The fighter path stresses melee combat with swords, axes and warhammers. Vulcan is able to chain together attacks into combos and also needs to dodge and parry incoming attacks. Ranger introduces a stealthy path, for instance offering twin daggers to sneak up from behind or spells that for instance slow down time for enemies. Pyromancer delves into the fire powers of the possession offering all kinds of spells, explosives, traps and weapons enhanced with fire. The skills are divided into four tiers: novice, amateur, expert and master - narrowing the choices with each new tier. All of the paths lead to an ultimate ability. While fighting it is possible to switch stances between warrior and rogue. The game offers a selection of companions and includes weapon crafting with various modifiers.
Rather than an open-world RPG, it divides the game world into smaller hubs, one for each chapter, offering freedom to explore and do quests in any order until the entire hub is complete, and then moving on to the next chapter. A mini-map is the bottom right corner helps navigating areas.
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Bound by Flame id 20606
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
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Why? there are space problems?
If this change has been accepted I suppose there is a reason to simplify and trivialize.
Just to know
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I have reported this bug in the Issue #8230
https://bitbucket.org/jasondavidcarr/launchbox/issues/8230/import-wizard-window-disappear
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Hi all,
I have a little and annoying problem that occur sometimes.
I am using Omni theme but I suppose that it is not related to it.
I try to explain it in few words.
I add a new rom/link to LB by dropping an icon on it (drag and drop procedure)
It happens that:
after I have dropped the icon on LB and appeared the Import menu
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Lb makes some update on some operation that it has just finished (like another import for example)
---> the Import window disappears (like there was another process that takes the upper hand).
In that moment I am not able to resume the import window and I can only alt+F4. On Windows system bar there are two LB windows, that is correct, but I cannot recover the window that I need.
If I am right, can be inserted an "always on top" attribute on window import? This question is only made to make more understandable the problem, I know that you know how to resolve any bug, if any, in a better way ^__^
thank you
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Hi all,
I have a little and annoying problem that occur sometimes.
I am using Omni theme but I suppose that it is not related to it.
I try to explain it in few words.
I add a new rom/link to LB by dropping an icon on it (drag and drop procedure)
It happens that:
after I have dropped the icon on LB and appeared the Import menu
AND
Lb makes some update on some operation that I have just finished (like another import for example)
---> the Import window disappears (like there was another process that takes the upper hand).
In that moment I am not able to resume the import window and I can only alt+F4. On Windows system bar there are two LB windows, that is correct, but I cannot recover the window that I need.
If I am right, can be inserted an "always on top" attribute on window import? This question is only made to make more understandable the problem, I know that you know how to resolve any bug, if any, in a better way ^__^
thank you
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In this way my Tiger works.
In the start screen the controls are not perfect, but if you hit the button some times, then it takes the command and you can play flawlessly
I have tried only centipede, sorry
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Hi all!
I have collected images (jpg and png) to use with Hypermax Refried 2.1.0
that you can find here:
I love that theme!
You have only to dl the zip files and unzip in the right folder
Background wallpaper goes in Launchbox folder---> Themes\Hypermax Refried\Media\Background Wallpaper
Characters goes in Launchbox folder---> Themes\Hypermax Refried\Media\Characters
I have added all my playlist images plus some others. I have modified some images for some platforms, trying to be more precise.
It works if you have named in the same way your playlist. If not, you have to modify the files according to yours.
The images are brutally grabbed from internet, some from LB DB. Some have been editated, like impossible mission png or road rush.
I hope you can enjoy them!
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14 hours ago, Salatwehr said:
I set up launchbox for the first time today and nothing seemed to work.
If you need some help with LB you can post on troubleshooting. If you have an error you can add it in the post.
14 hours ago, Salatwehr said:Retroachievements AND emumovies being down/having maintanance was really unexpected for me
Emumovies and RA are not LB products, it is important to know, because they does not depend on LB team. LB has been improved a lot to work better with them.
I have just tried now Emumovies and it works. I have downloaded some video without problem.
We hope that RA can return like before, I know that they are working hard on that.
I hope this help.
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On 8/12/2023 at 3:28 AM, vicfrankenstein said:
Thank you!
Is there an easy way to duplicate the build and install it making a separate build?
I know how to backup the settings, but I figured I'd need to do the roms and everything as well.
LB has the option to backup your data. But in this way you backup your complete romset list and then you have to remove manually what you dont want.
There is also some data that are not backuped, like images, video, Emulators (if you have installed them inside LB), plugins, themes and so on.
You can also make a raw copy of your LB directory. You'll copy it inside another folder and you'll have to delete what you dont need but in this way you keep all your setting. I suggest this way if you have not roms in your LB folder but are in a separated one.
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12 minutes ago, Retro808 said:
That theme does not use the FlowVideo control so you would not be able to just change the field that was mentioned. That theme was made using the CTC and the creator uploaded the CTC theme files you can use to open inside the Theme Creator and edit the theme that way. I have not messed with the CTC in a long time so I honestly cannot say if this can even be done directly in that tool. Your best option would be post in that theme's support thread and ask the creator for assistance.
That can be one of the hurdles with the devs putting in options for things like this. Custom themes can override these options.
Thank you a lot Retro,
I'll do what are you telling me.
Thank you!!
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8 hours ago, Retro808 said:
Keep in mind what JoeViking mentioned would be dependent on how recently the theme was created. Older themes will likely not be using the new FlowVideo controls. As well, some themes made with the CTC do not use the FlowVideo binding. So you would have to recode the video element portion of a theme if it does not use the newer controls.
What theme are you trying to edit?
Oh, it is interesting, thank you!
I'd like to keep theme video like general choice but with the hypermax refried I think that snap videos work better.
LaunchBox 13.13 - Beta Thread
in Beta Testing
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Hi all,
I love the new search function BUT I have a request. It is quite annoying trying to close that window.
When I click in the search field, it appears, and that's ok. But to remove it... Usually I should click again in the search field, or clicking next to it...no, I have to search where to click to close it, if I dont want to use it/changed mind.
Please, I know you can find a very smart way to close that popup/window without using it. I suggest the "click method" or to add a little X in the right up corner or all the solutions.
Please
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