WHDLoad Frontend Recommendations?

[c0dehunter]

Hello all,


What would you recommend besides the X-bEnCH (which is very cool).


Also, where can I download X-bEnCH small thumbnail images of games/demos?


Thanks!

[manossg]

Well, I am a big fan of TinyLauncher.

It is fast, doesn't require a ton of bloat for it to run and it is quite customizable. It also supports demos as well as mods.

[c0dehunter]

I just tried it: added games, and demos path (made sure they are correct) and it crashes. Every time I launch it, it is stuck at blinking cursor. Is there anyway to delete its config file, or fix it?

My system:

A1200 (Escom)
030 accelerator
scsi.device.43.45 patched
WB 3.1

[manossg]

Originally Posted by c0dehunter

I just tried it: added games, and demos path (made sure they are correct) and it crashes. Everytime I launch it, it is stuck at blinking cursor. Is there anyway to delete its config file, or fix it?

I don't know what this blinking cursor is, for me it was as easy as run the .exe, scan the paths and play.

Edit:
I think it should work flawlessly on your setup.

Does it scan the paths properly, do the classy names stuff etc?

[Solo Kazuki]

There is also iGame with MAME-like GUI.

[c0dehunter]

Originally Posted by manossg

I don't know what this blinking cursor is, for me it was as easy as run the .exe, scan the paths and play.

Edit:
I think it should work flawlessly on your setup.

Does it scan the paths properly, do the classy names stuff etc?

as soon as it started scanning the paths, it crashed, and now every-time I run it: I get this

A black screen, with two orange colored lines on top and bottom (with the words GiBS) with a cursor blinking on top left.

[c0dehunter]

Originally Posted by Solo Kazuki

There is also iGame with MAME-like GUI.

Thanks, when I run it, I get the following:

"Can't Open MUIMaster Library"



Readme says:

"Install required libs and mccs suitable for your system."

[manossg]

Originally Posted by c0dehunter

as soon as it started scanning the paths, it crashed, and now everytime I run it, there is a black screen, with a cursor blinking on top left.

:S

Do you have the latest version?
You should check your S:TinyLauncher folder, that's where the config/database files are.

[c0dehunter]

Originally Posted by manossg

:S

Do you have the latest version?
You should check your S:TinyLauncher folder, that's where the config/database files are.

This is the URL, where I downloaded it from:
http://aminet.net/package/util/misc/TinyLauncher

I deleted the config file from S:TinyLauncher folder, and it runs now.

I eliminated the "/" at the end of the paths, and now it seems to be scanning fine:

DH1:Games/ <--Removed this "/"

OK, now it correctly displays a list of my games, but as soon as I launch one, it says

"Launching game (name)"

then briefly shows the desktop, and goes back to the list, and no game would launch.

OK, I just added my Demos collection, and most games (except a few, AGA one, I guess) seem to be launching fine.

My games however, are all AGA versions, could this be the result of no game being able to launch?

[Solo Kazuki]

Originally Posted by c0dehunter

Thanks, when I run it, I get the following:

"Can't Open MUIMaster Library"


Readme says:

"Install required libs and mccs suitable for your system."

It's written in download section what exactly You need:

iGame requires some libs and mcc's:

* guigfx.mcc
* TextEditor.mcc
* render.library
* guigfx.library

Make sure your installation contains MUI and the above libraries. You can find the latest versions in Aminet.

In short it's MUI GUI so You need MUI for correct working (or at least mentioned libraries).

[manossg]

Originally Posted by c0dehunter

OK, I just added my Demos collection, and most games (except a few, AGA one, I guess) seem to be launching fine.

My games however, are all AGA versions, could this be the result of no game being able to launch?

I am very glad it worked out for you.

I also have a small percentage of the games not running in TinyLauncher (eg Battle Isle, so AGA doesn't seem to be a factor), even though when I manually go to the game icon, it loads the game as it should.

[c0dehunter]

I manged to find this video tutorial, posted on the YouTube, which is *very* helpful, and simple to follow:

[ Show youtube player ]

Everything seem to be working now, except when I select a game, its corresponding thumbnail/image does not show.

Is there a pack of images that need to be extracted somewhere on the iGame folder?

Thanks!

[Solo Kazuki]

There are some on AmiNet:

http://aminet.net/package/game/misc/...tePackTroelsDK
http://aminet.net/package/game/misc/...game_eab_games


Rest You can make Yourself or download from internet.

[solarmon]

Another vote for TinyLauncher.

There is a comprehensive tutorial/review (in French) at:

https://www.amigafrance.com/tutoriel...-tinylauncher/

[crazyc]

I have used igame for years. its fine on my 060 based a1200 and a little slow on my ACA1221 Based system, but does the job.

[coldacid]

I'll add another vote of support for iGame.

[c0dehunter]

TinyLauncher for me: superfast. iGame I could have multiple paths for different games/demos: It merges EVERYTHING into one list. (a BIG no, no, in my book)

[Gordon]

AGLaunch for me

[sneeker]

Ive got Tinylauncher and iGame as boot options, and I tend to use Tinylauncher more as navigation seems quicker to me.

[Solo Kazuki]

Originally Posted by c0dehunter

It merges EVERYTHING into one list. (a BIG no, no, in my book)

You can make sublists with iGame, so You can have all entries or grouped (e.g. by genre).