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Glorious Launcher That Changes your Wallpaper! 3.1

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V 3.1.     ~3.+ Major Update  MULTILIST VERSION!! UP TO 400 GAMES!--> Check the changelog down below! Feedback about the update would be really helpful.



----- 10.000+ Downloads and still going strong!! -----

Not just a regular app/game launcher. When you hover over your game shortcut, it momentarily changes your background to the corresponding wallpaper matching the same game. When you leave the skin area you are greeted with your regular background.


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WATCH THE GFY VIDEO (v2.0):

  --> gfycat.com/UnnaturalBriefKitty
             
 
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Simple as that. Created while having in mind the Glorious PCMR.

Enjoy.

HOW TO USE:

 
i.imgur.com/DnoPD1o.jpg

READ CHANGELOG 3.0 FOR MORE INFO




NOTES:
  • Paid and Free version are EXACTLY the same, and that's how it will always be. I made it purchasable in case someone wants to support my work and buy me some coffee ;)
  • In order to see how the v3.0+ works read the Changelog below.
  • I expect a ton of bugs in the early 3.0 version, so as soon as you find something, please let me know so i can fix it!
  • You can use any wide, horizontal image you want other than the PCMR logo that comes with the skin. For example, this is a fine image (that will be probably implemented in the next version as the main one)/ i.imgur.com/ey76rAc.jpg Credits to /u/Fauxrot for making and kindly providing it for all of you!

    In order to change the image go to D:\Users\{USER NAME}\Documents\Rainmeter\Skins\Glorious Game Launcher\PCMasterrace Logo folder, delete the existing image (or rename it) and place the new image with the EXACT name "pcmasterracelogo.png".




Credits: To vinzi88@gmail.com for the sidebar background image. All the rest skins are work of mine.
- Windows 8.1 theme by cu88 on deviantart.



Instalation:
  1. Download the skin from the download button on the top right corner.
  2. Install it and let it activate the layout.
  3. Follow the instructions as shown!


Updating:
  1. Download the skin.
  2. Copy - Paste your settings from your previously used Settings file into the new one.
  3. Load the  Skin.


IF UPDATING FROM v2~ TO v3.+ YOU CAN'T COPY PASTE THE WHOLE OLD SETTING FILE INSIDE THE NEW ONE! You will need to start from scratch. 

--> MAKE SURE TO READ THE SETTINGS FILE! <--




TIPs and Tricks!
  • For the name of the categories, you can use things like "Faves", "MMO", "RPG", so any genre that you have lot's of games, or something simple like "Category1". The choise is yours. e.g. i.imgur.com/OFu4igi.png
  • As mentioned above, you can name the Category Names whatever you want, including symbols. This way you can name a category as "===============" and use it as a divider for the rest. (and still have games in that particular one.i.imgur.com/ks9gtkf.png
  • If you forget to backup your settings file when updating, Don't worry!. Under the "Skins" Root folder of Rainmeter (where all the skins are placed) there is a folder called Backup. You can find the last version with all your files there.
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If you have any questions post them here or pm me on reddit. (/u/DKPhantom)

(old) Wallpaper: wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i…

--> I have not made a rainmeter package for the other skins (clock, icons on the left) but i could make one if requested.

Here is though the link to the images used for the icons --> www.proicons.com/icon/i178s0/w…



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Implemented:
  • Desktop Activated (OLD)  --> Clicking desktop will toggle the launcher. (NOT multi-monitor) {- INTEGRATED IN THE MAIN VERSION -}
  • Clicking a game closes launcher and shows the pc masterrace logo. {- INTEGRATED IN THE MAIN VERSION -}
  • Mult-list version --> Add more than one lists as the first one, able to hold more games in total.



Soon To come:
  • Ability to toggle the above implemented features. (In case you want the list to remain active at all times).
  • Graphical User interface for all the settings.
  • Icon instead of texts. (not sure about this one yet, mainly because it requires you to find the images for your games)




Changelog:
v3.1
  • Fixed bug where Launcher Selector's Wallpapers wouldn't show up.
  • Added Header Image that shows up when installing the skin!
  • Removed deprecated bangs such as "!Execute".
  • Various Small bugs and fixes

v3.0
  • Multi-List Version! Now can accommodate up to 400 Games!
  • Consists of 20 Launchers, each having 20 slots.
  • Click on the Top-Right corner to display the Launcher Selector.
  • The first Slot on the Launcher Selector changes which launcher is being displayed. This option is saved even if you close rainmeter or simple "close" the launcher (and show up the pcmr logo).
  • Each Launcher has it's own set of settings and wallpapers. The selector Launcher has the ability to display wallpapers and has it' own font settings too.
  • The Selector Launcher has a fully customize-able String meter for better clarity and Readability. You may change it to whatever you like, ,move it around or even leave it blank. (editable in the selectors settings).
  • Access each launcher's settings by right click, and then choose "L# Settings".
  • The Resources folder option takes you to the general resource folder Make sure to put your wallpaper files to the correct folder!

v2.2 
  • Fixed bug where app 1 would be executed twice.
  • Main Folder is now properly named "Glorious Game Launcher".

v2.1
  • Fixed various bugs.

v2.0 
  • Now displays an image below everything else instead of changing your wallpaper. This way windows can keep cycling between wallpapers without interruption or if you are using third party programs like DreamScene, they will not be interrupted. (as suggested by a fellow brother).
  • Images now fade in and out.
  • Images are now automatically set to your monitors resolution. Even though for optimal performance you still need to resize them yourself.
  • Launcher can be toggled off by clicking on desktop.
  • Clicking a game toggles off the Launcher.

v1.0.2 
  • Moved pcmr logo image to the resources folder for a bit better performance.

V1.0.1
  • Fixed Bug where wallpaper 7 would pick the wallpaper for 17.

v1.0
  • Created.
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Miryah-Amaya's avatar

It's such a good idea and looks great but the skin keeps unloading whenever I exit the launcher or launch a game. I tried changing some stuff in the code but nothing worked...