hakros Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Hi everyone I know that exists a lot of other apps to manage wad files but i like very much the software development so i started this new frontend for doom and i've been working on it the last two weeks, and this is the result. Reveal trailer Video demo Screenshots The app can be downloaded from the official website: https://www.doomlauncher.com/ Base app, contains just the base configuration And of course if you have any suggestion you can send it on forums: https://www.doomlauncher.com/board/ This software requires .NET Framework 4.6.1, you can find it here https://www.microsoft.com/es-es/download/details.aspx?id=49982 CHANGELOG GENERAL - New and improved interface. - New toolbar to access all options. - Automatic search for updates. - Improved image loading system. - Fixed problem with file order - Support for more file extensions. - Resolved all detected bugs PRESETS - Add/Remove from favorites. - Default images. - Advanced launch options. MODS/ADDONS - New favorites panel for mods and addons. - Custom notes for mods and addons. MAPS - Add maps directly to the list by dragging files over it. - Rename maps directly from list. - Generate random maps. NEW FEATURES RANDOM GAME - New panel that allows to generate a random game for the selected game with the content of your collection. EXTERNAL TOOLS - New panel that allows you to manage different external tools compatible with the program. - For now, support for OBLIGE and SLIGE (random map generators). CONTENT EXPLORER - Thanks to the new content explorer, you can now download all content easily from the official server (presets, mods, addons and maps). STYLE EDITOR - Now you can change the style of the entire application thanks to this complete style editor. MORE LANGUAGES - Now it is possible to run the program in different languages. - Currently only available in English and Spanish but with the possibility of new translations. HELP PANEL - Help panel with information of interest from the entire application. The app is very easy to use and includes a complete help to learn how to use it. I'll hope you like it. Greetings and thanks. Edited February 28, 2021 by hakros : New version 1.6 25 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Video demo The app allows you to combine any mod, addon or map easily with just a few clicks You only need to select the iwad of the game, mods, addons and maps and press launch button. Not all mods and addons are compatibles but is funny to try multiple combinations Edited February 28, 2021 by hakros 0 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted April 29, 2020 Hi guys i've update software to new version 1.3 I'll hope you enjoy !! Greetings ! 0 Share this post Link to post
Gifty Posted April 29, 2020 I like the thumbnail-based organization, that's something I feel is missing from other Doom launchers. 1 Share this post Link to post
Nasesrtyhcfhk Posted April 30, 2020 Hey, this looks really awesome but unfortunately when I try to run it, I get this error: Any idea what might be going on here? 0 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) Hello It seems that you have a missing a file, but I do not understand why because it is inside the zip file I've downloaded file just now and it has all files. I recommend you to download the program again, or if you prefer directly, the missing file from this link: https://www.doomlauncher.com/download/hakroscontrols And then copy it to the program directory (beside of exe file) Greetings Edited January 18, 2021 by hakros 1 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) Hi again guys, I hope you are doing well! I just want to comment that I am working on the next version and it will be ready very soon. Stay tuned.... :-D !! Edited February 28, 2021 by hakros 8 Share this post Link to post
Pixel Fiend Posted January 9, 2021 Nice work. Would it display custom square thumbnails? 0 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) On 1/9/2021 at 5:44 PM, < Hi, thanks for your suggestion. I didn't have this feature planned for this version but I'll take a look and if i can't add it now i'll try to do at next one. PS: I added your suggestion to official thread... https://www.doomlauncher.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22 Edited January 18, 2021 by hakros 0 Share this post Link to post
dei_eldren Posted January 10, 2021 i just setup DoomLauncher, but this looks absolutely amazing, especially with the datapackage! Now i know what im downloading for the next few days... Thanks very much! 0 Share this post Link to post
Dweller Dark Posted January 12, 2021 I have a couple questions about this launcher: -Is Deathkings of the Dark Citadel supported by the launcher? I didn't see it when I tried it, so I don't know if it's something that needs to be added or if it's elsewhere. -Is there/will there be a list option for the game/mod selection menus? 0 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted January 15, 2021 On 1/13/2021 at 12:22 AM, DavetheDoomguy said: 1) Is Deathkings of the Dark Citadel supported by the launcher? I didn't see it when I tried it, so I don't know if it's something that needs to be added or if it's elsewhere. 2) Is there/will there be a list option for the game/mod selection menus? 1) I've tried just now and it works. You need to add the expansion wad (Deathkings of the Dark Citadel) as a mod or map and use the iwad of hexen to play it. 2) Regarding this, sorry but I do not understand what you mean exactly. Greetings 1 Share this post Link to post
Dweller Dark Posted January 15, 2021 5 hours ago, hakros said: 1) I've tried just now and it works. You need to add the expansion wad (Deathkings of the Dark Citadel) as a mod or map and use the iwad of hexen to play it. 2) Regarding this, sorry but I do not understand what you mean exactly. Greetings 1) I gotcha, I'll check that out 2) What I meant was like a list format for the IWADs and mods, so the IWADs/mods can be viewed as a list alternatively to the picture format. Like instead of pictures of names of each mod/ IWAD, it'd be like a list with thumbnails next to the name of the mod or something. I don't know if I explained it right, but I can further specify if needed. 0 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) On 1/15/2021 at 8:16 PM, DavetheDoomguy said: 2) What I meant was like a list format for the IWADs and mods, so the IWADs/mods can be viewed as a list alternatively to the picture format. Like instead of pictures of names of each mod/ IWAD, it'd be like a list with thumbnails next to the name of the mod or something. I don't know if I explained it right, but I can further specify if needed. Ok, I'm working now on next version and i don`t have this feature planned for this version but I'll take a look and if i can't add it now.....i'll try to do at next one. For now if you want to have a thumbnail you need to create a preset for each mod. PS: I added your suggestion to official thread... https://www.doomlauncher.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22 Greetings. :-D ! Edited January 18, 2021 by hakros 1 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted January 17, 2021 I'm looking for more suggestions for next version, if you have any comments please do it now. Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) New changelog on official website: Changelog for new version 0 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) Hi guys new version 1.5 have been released !! I'll hope you like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxzLgHuaCb8 1 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) Video demo The app allows you to combine any mod, addon or map easily with just a few clicks You only need to select the iwad of the game, mods, addons and maps and press launch button. Not all mods and addons are compatibles but is funny to try multiple combinations Edited February 28, 2021 by hakros 1 Share this post Link to post
Dweller Dark Posted February 27, 2021 I just got and set up the 1.5 version, it looks and functions very nicely in comparison with the previous version. Being able to maximize the window and change the theme is a great touch, and I got everything set up just the way I needed. Thank you, Hakros! 0 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted March 27, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 5:19 AM, DavetheDoomguy said: I just got and set up the 1.5 version, it looks and functions very nicely in comparison with the previous version. Being able to maximize the window and change the theme is a great touch, and I got everything set up just the way I needed. Thank you, Hakros! I'm glad you like it ;-) ! 1 Share this post Link to post
Muusi Posted April 4, 2021 Oh man this launcher is nice and it even supports Eternity Engine and PKE properly. My only problem with it is that for some reason it won't work when a SweetFX installation is inside Eternity Engine's folder. I can run the engine .exe just fine and the FOINE CRT effects make the world a better place, but when launching the same .exe with Hakro's Doom Launcher, the startup happens and then instantly it exits to the Launcher again. Any idea why this happens? 0 Share this post Link to post
Muusi Posted April 11, 2021 The launcher seems to somehow always delete .pke files after it's been closed. 0 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted April 18, 2021 On 4/11/2021 at 5:28 PM, Muusi said: The launcher seems to somehow always delete .pke files after it's been closed. Yes, this is an error that has already been reported to me. Thanks for advising. Greetings. On 4/4/2021 at 8:04 PM, Muusi said: Oh man this launcher is nice and it even supports Eternity Engine and PKE properly. My only problem with it is that for some reason it won't work when a SweetFX installation is inside Eternity Engine's folder. I can run the engine .exe just fine and the FOINE CRT effects make the world a better place, but when launching the same .exe with Hakro's Doom Launcher, the startup happens and then instantly it exits to the Launcher again. Any idea why this happens? This must be because my app is 100% compatible with GZDOOM, LZDOOM and ZDOOM, other sourceports are not compatible with all mods, addons and maps for that reason i prepared the program to run with these three sourceports while other can works partially. 0 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) Next release 1.7 is almost ready Edited January 31, 2022 by hakros 0 Share this post Link to post
AntonLiniares Posted September 24, 2021 I cant even save the settings, the option to do it dont appear in my pc, probably because the resolution xD, 1366x768. 2 Share this post Link to post
hakros Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, AntonLiniares said: I cant even save the settings, the option to do it dont appear in my pc, probably because the resolution xD, 1366x768. Yes, your resolution its very low. Although the program should work with a minimum of 1000x760 dpi I'll check it out for next release ! 2 Share this post Link to post
realfish123 Posted October 2, 2021 This launcher is amazing, thanks for doing this I have an issue with load order however. It seems that no matter how I set it up, or even save it as a preset, the order gets completely ignored once I launch GZDoom. I've also noticed the order gets reset as soon as the launcher's window loses focus 0 Share this post Link to post
