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Bloodwych · 04 March 2011, 13:25

News

Missed the xmas deadline this year, but that ended up being a bonus as Zetro released the awesome AGLaunch, an Amiga Guide based WHDLoad launcher! Take a look:

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=57404

What this means is the packs now have a nice low mem option for launching WHDLoad games, especially using the Multi-Boot functions - but be aware the launcher is not considered a final complete release. What Zetro has done in a short period of time is brilliant and I'd like to thank him for making it fit into the packs so snugly. Future releases should just drop into place, so keep an eye out for Zetro activity.

Also big in the new packs is Rebel's optimized 16 palette which Cammy helped test and show off with her fantastic advice and screenshots. This palette made it possible to include some theme choices during install in order to add a little spice to the ClassicWB appearence. No Birdie or replacement skins are provided - this is after all a ClassicWB - but look out for Rebel's and Cammy's info regarding new icons and skins if you want to take things further. Big thanks to those two.

Also must mention PixelOz, who gave permission to include one of his wallpapers in the packs from this thread http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=38694 . mfilos kind of gave me the incentive to include it, after posting a Rebel optimized 16 colour screenshot. I thought it looked great, so in it went!

All the packs have a better install routine now, with more options that make the biggest differences. Not all options are covered however, so still check the Settings menus for enable/disable options as in past releases.

Here are some changes - I'm terrible at keeping this part clear and always forget stuff. So in no particular order:

v26

BorderBlank kicks in when Copper is disabled
LHA Updated to 2011 bug fixed version
ECS friendly OOBE (Out of Box Experience) - 16 colours max and Copper disabled options
Three palette choices, different wallpaper designs depending on choice (Ex. GAAE, 68K)
CyberBugFixAGA added to 3.5/9 versions (Not required in Scalos) saving 60K Chipram
AGLaunch added to menus and Multi-Boot options - thanks Zetro!
WHDLoad 17 (beta - required for AGLaunch)
Rebel's Optimized Palette (thanks Rebel & Cammy) added to all versions (Ex. GAAE, 68K)
Run menus updated and reorganized slightly
Cosmos beta SCSI-device added to LargeHD drawer (development ongoing)
Sticky Right Mouse button option in Scalos Versions
Visual Prefs added in OS3.5/9 versions
Image Studio in P96 version with palettes to design wallpapers for all other versions
Brand new Install Routine with requesters
Ram icon can be snapshot in OS3.5/9 versions (forgot all about this!)
Some bad links on the Buttonmenus fixed

04 March 2011, 13:25	#20
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	News Missed the xmas deadline this year, but that ended up being a bonus as Zetro released the awesome AGLaunch, an Amiga Guide based WHDLoad launcher! Take a look: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=57404 What this means is the packs now have a nice low mem option for launching WHDLoad games, especially using the Multi-Boot functions - but be aware the launcher is not considered a final complete release. What Zetro has done in a short period of time is brilliant and I'd like to thank him for making it fit into the packs so snugly. Future releases should just drop into place, so keep an eye out for Zetro activity. Also big in the new packs is Rebel's optimized 16 palette which Cammy helped test and show off with her fantastic advice and screenshots. This palette made it possible to include some theme choices during install in order to add a little spice to the ClassicWB appearence. No Birdie or replacement skins are provided - this is after all a ClassicWB - but look out for Rebel's and Cammy's info regarding new icons and skins if you want to take things further. Big thanks to those two. Also must mention PixelOz, who gave permission to include one of his wallpapers in the packs from this thread http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=38694 . mfilos kind of gave me the incentive to include it, after posting a Rebel optimized 16 colour screenshot. I thought it looked great, so in it went! All the packs have a better install routine now, with more options that make the biggest differences. Not all options are covered however, so still check the Settings menus for enable/disable options as in past releases. Here are some changes - I'm terrible at keeping this part clear and always forget stuff. So in no particular order: v26 BorderBlank kicks in when Copper is disabled LHA Updated to 2011 bug fixed version ECS friendly OOBE (Out of Box Experience) - 16 colours max and Copper disabled options Three palette choices, different wallpaper designs depending on choice (Ex. GAAE, 68K) CyberBugFixAGA added to 3.5/9 versions (Not required in Scalos) saving 60K Chipram AGLaunch added to menus and Multi-Boot options - thanks Zetro! WHDLoad 17 (beta - required for AGLaunch) Rebel's Optimized Palette (thanks Rebel & Cammy) added to all versions (Ex. GAAE, 68K) Run menus updated and reorganized slightly Cosmos beta SCSI-device added to LargeHD drawer (development ongoing) Sticky Right Mouse button option in Scalos Versions Visual Prefs added in OS3.5/9 versions Image Studio in P96 version with palettes to design wallpapers for all other versions Brand new Install Routine with requesters Ram icon can be snapshot in OS3.5/9 versions (forgot all about this!) Some bad links on the Buttonmenus fixed Last edited by Bloodwych; 04 March 2011 at 18:33.