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FPSC Classic Models and Media / FPSC GameStarter (launcher, config and update tool)

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rafleo
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Posted: 9th Nov 2007 09:39
Hey!

I programmed this game launcher half a year ago and my post in this forum has not been unlocked.
Since this, I've released some new versions and a demo.

My "GameStarter" adds by using a simple and comprehensive wizard a game launcher to your games, that you can customize in layout.
This launcher lets you and the game players change the keys, making resolution and graphic changes etc.
Also, your game will get an updater and many new functions.

The wizard lets you also create a CD starter and the launcher for foreign fpsc games.

Included in the download are some useful tools like a time trial function for your games and a large documentation.

The program is in German and English.

It is available in my online shop at lulu.com/rafaelklaus
All future updates are, of course, for free.

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rafleo
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Posted: 9th Nov 2007 14:54
Oh, I forgot, here are some screenshots...



This is a classic design of the launcher. The design can be changed, some templates are included. The position of the buttons and the images (up to three) can be changed, andalso the colour and the type.


Some of the configuration options your game will have...








And here some screenshots of the wizard, that helps you adding the GameStarter to a game.











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xplosys
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Playing: FPSC Multiplayer Games
Posted: 9th Nov 2007 17:34
Where is the demo located?

Best.

I'm sorry, my answers are limited. You must ask the right question.

Urlforce Studios
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Posted: 9th Nov 2007 18:53 Edited at: 10th Nov 2007 00:17
Looks good

Endless Fps Team
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Posted: 9th Nov 2007 22:27
What is make CD starter?


http://endlessfpsteam.tripod.com/
rafleo
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Posted: 10th Nov 2007 02:41
@ xplosys and all the others:

The demo can be found here:
[href]http://rafaelklaus.de/FPSC_GS_2.0/FPSC GameStarter Demo.exe[/href]

The demo only shows the GUIs of the wizard and the GameStarter itself, but you can neither create a game nor save any settings.


@ Endless Fps Team:

The CD starter looks similar to the normal GameStarter. Also, you have the same design options. If you plan to put your game on a CD or DVD, this creates a self-starting launcher where you have the possibilities to install the game, launch a help file or visit the publisher's website (in this case your website).

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rafleo
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Posted: 4th Dec 2007 02:31
New version 2.3 released!

The new version is available and the update is free for customers.


Changelog:
* ingame screenshots with many options (file type, target folder, custom hotkey to make screenshot)
* changes in the wizard (cancel button now refers to main dialog)
* some minor bugfixes

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rafleo
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Posted: 9th Dec 2007 06:35
Update 2.4 released!

Changelog:
* design changes in GameStarter
* critical error resulting in data losses when saving custom resolution fixed
* new TOP-FEATURE: preloader function - lets you define up to 5(!) different videos or images to be displayed when starting the game. Settings include custom timeout-time for each video/image or a "press key to continue"-function

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for VISTA-user:
the GameStarter is fully functional under Vista. However, an update for FPSC X10 games will be available at the end of next week.

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rafleo
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Posted: 10th Feb 2008 13:34 Edited at: 11th Feb 2008 07:33
GameStarterâ„¢ 3 Standard has just been released.

The completely rewritten GameStarter contains more than 50 changes, dozens of new functions and more compatibility.
The new version costs 10 Euros and is available in my online shop: http://stores.lulu.com/rafaelklaus
In the next days I'll add the TrialPay functions, which lets you get the GameStarterâ„¢ for free if completing one offer.


Some screenshots:










Some of the new features are:
# compression of games (with various options)
# works with FPSC, FPSC X10, DB, DB Pro
# hide unwanted features
# change the gamecode and standard settings
# save/load function (with drag'n'drop onto GameStarterâ„¢)
# new functions for the trial mode
# import/export function (CSV, TXT, ...)
# automatic updater


Edit:
I linked to the English images. Note that these images were taken from the beta version, and the help frame on the right is in English in as well.


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Cheese Cake
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Posted: 10th Feb 2008 13:40
Will there be an English version?

Dude232
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Posted: 10th Feb 2008 15:23
Cheese Cake is right. What about the Americans (me) and the English?

Your signature has been erased by a mod because it is offensive
rafleo
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Posted: 11th Feb 2008 07:30
Sorry, the program is of course in English as well, but I linked to the German images.

Anyway, all images online are from a beta version, so there might be slight differences.

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Fuzz
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Posted: 11th Feb 2008 07:44
cool i want this


(yay Australia)

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rafleo
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Posted: 14th Feb 2008 13:31
I now published a website with some information about the GameStarter:
http://gamestarter.rafaelklaus.de

I am still uploading new stuff to the website, so it might happen that some resources are temporarely unavailable.


Also, I added a new paying option via TrialPay, where you can get the product for free if you sign up for an offer. Just check out the website.

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