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by yo1dog
Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: Suggestions & Ideas
Topic: Thread subscriptions
Replies: 1
Views: 7732

Thread subscriptions

Seems like this basic forum feature is missing. I want to be able to subscribe to threads and get notified of new posts. I think this would help keep conversations going as well. It is easy to forget to check back.
by yo1dog
Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Setup.exe - Steam retail game launcher/installer
Replies: 9
Views: 31640

Re: Setup.exe - Steam retail game launcher/installer

No, setup.ini configures the Stem Setup.exe which only supports a single steam game.
by yo1dog
Sat Jul 16, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Setup.exe - Steam retail game launcher/installer
Replies: 9
Views: 31640

Re: Setup.exe - Steam retail game launcher/installer

You can not use the Steam Setup.exe to launch multiple games.

However, you should check out my Multi-Game Disk Prelauncher program. You could customize it like so:

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by yo1dog
Sat Jul 16, 2016 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Multi-Game Disk Prelauncher
Replies: 0
Views: 13029

Multi-Game Disk Prelauncher

Multi-Game Disk Prelauncher This program is made for disks with multiple games on them. It provides a simple drop-down dialog box that allows the user to simply select a game from the list. The prelauncher then runs that game's launcher/installer. This works very well in conjunction with the Steam ...
by yo1dog
Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finding Cover Assets - Strategies
Replies: 4
Views: 12847

Re: Finding Cover Assets - Strategies

calculon559 wrote:http://www.thevideogamegallery.com/ is a great place for high quality assets.
Wow. That site is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing that gem.

Keep the suggestions coming people. These have been great!
by yo1dog
Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finding Cover Assets - Strategies
Replies: 4
Views: 12847

Finding Cover Assets - Strategies

How do ya'll find high-resolution covers and assets? Got any tips? Here are a few of mine: Use Google's size filter. When searching for images you can click the "Search tools" link at the top then select "Size"->"Larger than..." to make Google only return images that are of a high-enough resolution....
by yo1dog
Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: Suggestions & Ideas
Topic: Place to Share Assets
Replies: 2
Views: 27411

Place to Share Assets

It would be great if there was a place where cover artists could upload the individual assets they used to make a cover. I have often been looking at covers and thought "Where did they get such a high resolution version of that logo/character/cover/art?" or "They did a great job cropping out the bac...
by yo1dog
Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Manual/Booklet Location
Replies: 0
Views: 9218

Manual/Booklet Location

For those who want to go the extra mile and print the game manual/booklet for the DVD case, you can often find a PDF of the game's manual on Steam. If you own the game you can go to the game's page in your Steam library and click the "Manual' link on the far-right under the "LINKS" header. You can a...
by yo1dog
Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Companion program for Steam backup discs?
Replies: 4
Views: 13444

Re: Companion program for Steam backup discs?

Checkout my post.

I found that you can use the retail Steam Setup.exe and customize it for any game backup.
by yo1dog
Sat Jun 18, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Setup.exe - Steam retail game launcher/installer
Replies: 9
Views: 31640

Setup.exe - Steam retail game launcher/installer

When creating your CDs, it's a nice touch to include something that aids you through the installation process like you would find on a retail game disk. Usually these programs show a splash screen and options to play or install the game. I have found 2 easy ways to do this: A. Use Steam's browser pr...