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[[File: | [[File:Launcher.PNG|thumb|400px|Launcher Version 1.3.2.1's appearance during Indev 0.54.1]] | ||
The '''[[Pokémon 3D]] launcher''' is a download manager and information source. | The '''[[Pokémon 3D]] launcher''' is a download manager and information source. | ||
Its primary function is to download the latest game files and unzip them in the right location automatically. Prior to Indev 0.53.3, the '''launcher''' was mandatory in opening the [[Pokémon 3D|game]], but has now become an optional feature for easier [[Pokémon 3D|game]] loading. In order to play the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] you have to start the '''launcher''', which provides the option to start the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] by clicking the ''Start game'' button. It also informs the [[player]] about the current version of the game by showing a popup if the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] got updated. One can also download the latest [[Pokémon 3D|game]] files manually by clicking the ''Check for Updates'' button. | |||
For Indev 0.53.3, the '''launcher''' was dropped in support of the official GameJolt Launcher. For Indev 0.54, all launcher support was scraped; the game would now instantly open when clicked on. From Indev 0.54.1 onwards, players had the option of using the new '''launcher''' to automatically run the [[Pokémon 3D|game]], check for updates, and manage profiles. | |||
The new launcher's development can be followed at any time by viewing its [https://github.com/P3D-Legacy/P3D-Legacy-Launcher GitHub page]. | |||
=== | == Features == | ||
=== Profiles === | |||
The new launcher has support for different profiles, for seamless version transition. | |||
=== Update news === | |||
The launcher starts up on this page. It shows the last several news posts regarding [[Pokémon 3D]], transcribed from the [http://pokemon3d.net/forum/news/ official website]. | |||
=== Logger === | |||
The next main tab for the launcher is the logger, which displays in detail what the launcher has done and is currently doing. | |||
=== FAQ === | |||
The next tab is for an FAQ, though as of right now the page has not been built yet. | |||
=== Settings === | |||
The launcher can be adjusted to the user's liking here. Options exist for checking for game updates automatically, setting the language, and remembering GameJolt login credentials. | |||
=== About === | |||
The last tab featured on the launcher is reserved for the information behind the launcher itself, including credits and disclaimers. | |||
== Launcher Requirements == | == Launcher Requirements == | ||
'''Version 1.1.x''' | |||
'''Version 1.1.x | * .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5. | ||
* .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5 | * Windows XP operating system and up. | ||
* Windows XP and up | |||
'''Version 1.0.0''' | '''Version 1.0.0''' | ||
* .NET Framework 4.0 | * .NET Framework 4.0. | ||
== Launcher Version History == | == Launcher Version History == | ||
=== Aragas' Launcher === | |||
Releases for this launcher can be found [https://github.com/P3D-Legacy/P3D-Legacy-Launcher/releases/ here]. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Version | ! Version | ||
! Release | ! Release Date | ||
! Summary | ! Summary | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1.1.1 | | | ||
|7. | ===1.3.2.1=== | ||
| | |08.03.2017 | ||
* Fixed update | | | ||
* Fixed | ====Bug Fixes:==== | ||
* | *Minor anonymous fixes. | ||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.3.2=== | |||
|07.03.2017 | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
*Implemented Servers support. | |||
*GitHub Token can be used now for bigger API limit. | |||
*Implemented German and Netherlands translations. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.3.1=== | |||
|06.03.2017 | |||
| | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*Fixed Profile moving. | |||
*Fixed version comparison. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.3.0=== | |||
|06.03.2017 | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
*Implemented new language support. | |||
*Added GameJolt support for a future Indev 0.55 version of the [[Pokémon 3D|game]]. | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Improved overall stability. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.2.7=== | |||
|18.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Version update. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.2.6=== | |||
|18.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Replaced WebBrowser with HtmlRenderer. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.2.5=== | |||
|17.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Version update. | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*Anonymous bug fix. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.2.4=== | |||
|17.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Moved DL section to Settings. | |||
*Renamed ProfileIndex to SelectedProfileIndex. | |||
*Disabled "Up to date" notification on startup. | |||
*Version update. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.2.3=== | |||
|17.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Removed unused assets from release. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.2.2=== | |||
|16.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Replaced Icon.ico. | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*Fixed Settings and Update check bug. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.2.1 Beta=== | |||
|14.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Version update. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.2 Beta=== | |||
|14.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Fixed Invocations. | |||
*CustomUpdaterForm is now parallelized. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.6 Beta=== | |||
|13.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
*Implemented new project that is building UpdateInfo.yml. | |||
*Implemented Polish translation. | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Improved kinda the UI control in downloaders, but still needs some improving. | |||
*Removed NAppUpdate. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.5 Beta=== | |||
|11.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Removed NotInstalled. | |||
*Removed Update check if profile is not downloaded. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.4 Beta=== | |||
|11.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
*Implemented German translation. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.3 Beta=== | |||
|11.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
*Implemented Spanish and Dutch translation. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.2 Beta=== | |||
|11.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*Fixed the GitHub API limit. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.1 Beta=== | |||
|11.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Updated the Lithuania translation. | |||
*Renamed DirectDownloaderForm to DirectUpdaterForm. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | | ||
| | ===1.1 Beta=== | ||
| | |11.12.2016 | ||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Implemented the launcher updater. | |||
* | *Moved Folder and File contents into FileSystemInfo. | ||
* | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | | ||
* | ===1.0.1 Beta=== | ||
|11.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*GitHub releases are now cached, resulting in faster app response time. | |||
*Checking for updates is now true by default. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.0 Beta=== | |||
|11.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Initial release for the new launcher. | |||
|} | |} | ||
=== Original Launcher === | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Version | |||
! Release Date | |||
! Summary | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===(No Launcher)=== | |||
|09.12.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*All launcher support was dropped. The game was now directly opened. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===Game Jolt Launcher=== | |||
|16.01.2016 | |||
| | |||
====Changes:==== | |||
*Original launcher support was dropped. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===2.4.0.0=== | |||
|22.12.2014 | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
*Implemented the ability for the '''launcher''' to self-update. | |||
*Implemented the support to start the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] in ''Force Graphics'' mode. | |||
*Implemented a ''Map View'' mode in the '''launcher'''. | |||
*Implemented a new icon. | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*Fixed ''Read-Only'' files causing the '''launcher''' to crash. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===2.3.0.0=== | |||
|14.05.2014 | |||
|''Unknown Changes'' | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===2.2.0.0=== | |||
|18.09.2013 | |||
|''Unknown Changes'' | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===2.1.0.0=== | |||
|07.05.2013 | |||
|''Unknown Changes'' | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===2.0.0.0=== | |||
|11.03.2013 | |||
|''Unknown Changes'' | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.4=== | |||
|''Unknown Date'' | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
* Made several alterations to the ''Settings'' window: | |||
:* Applied copyright information under the ''About'' tab. | |||
:* Implemented a check for [[Content Packs]] for Debug. | |||
:* Enlarged the ''Settings'' window. | |||
:* Moved the disclaimer to its own tab. | |||
* Minor alterations to the '''launcher''' update window. | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*P3DL-1: Fixed ''Clear launcher temp files'' not deleting the ''UpdateInfo.config-file''. | |||
*P3DL-2: Fixed the auto-start function not operating properly. | |||
*P3DL-3: Fixed updating the game not stopping the auto-start function. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.3=== | |||
|13.02.2013 | |||
| | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*{{Forum|1620}} Fixed error messages generating more times than they should be. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.2=== | |||
|13.02.2013 | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
*[[http://pokemon3d.net/forum/threads/1601/#post-13929 1601]] '''Launcher''' no longer announces if the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] is already up to date by itself. | |||
:*The '''launcher''' update window will no longer show when there is no update available. | |||
:*Implemented the option to display '''launcher''' updates in the ''Settings'' window. | |||
*Applied minor adjustments to the user interface. | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*Fixed the temporary files folder not being deleted when a download is cancelled. | |||
*Fixed the text on the Update button...again. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.1=== | |||
|7.02.2013 | |||
| | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*Fixed the text on the Update button. | |||
*Fixed the '''launcher''' page occasionally opening in the browser. | |||
*Fixed '''launcher''' updates not being able to move and rename files. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.1.0=== | |||
|6.02.2013 | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
*'''Launcher''' now requires .NET 3.5 instead of 4.0. | |||
*Implemented the ability to halt downloads. | |||
*Implemented the ability to view the version of the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] through the main window. | |||
*Implemented a ''Settings'' window. | |||
*Implemented an automated system for checking for software requirements to run the '''launcher''' and the [[Pokémon 3D|game]]. | |||
*Implemented easier '''launcher''' updating capability. | |||
*Altered the target website to a different server. | |||
*Altered the text on the buttons of the main menu. | |||
*Altered the default window size. | |||
*Applied minor adjustments to the user interface. | |||
====Bug Fixes:==== | |||
*Fixed the Kolben Logo appearing stretched. | |||
*Fixed some spelling errors. | |||
*Fixed the web browser compatibility for Windows computers not operating Internet Explorer. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
===1.0.0=== | |||
|6.11.2012 | |||
| | |||
====New Features:==== | |||
*First release. | |||
|} | |||
{{Pokemon3D}} | {{Pokemon3D}} |
Latest revision as of 13:40, 22 January 2021
The Pokémon 3D launcher is a download manager and information source. Its primary function is to download the latest game files and unzip them in the right location automatically. Prior to Indev 0.53.3, the launcher was mandatory in opening the game, but has now become an optional feature for easier game loading. In order to play the game you have to start the launcher, which provides the option to start the game by clicking the Start game button. It also informs the player about the current version of the game by showing a popup if the game got updated. One can also download the latest game files manually by clicking the Check for Updates button.
For Indev 0.53.3, the launcher was dropped in support of the official GameJolt Launcher. For Indev 0.54, all launcher support was scraped; the game would now instantly open when clicked on. From Indev 0.54.1 onwards, players had the option of using the new launcher to automatically run the game, check for updates, and manage profiles.
The new launcher's development can be followed at any time by viewing its GitHub page.
Features
Profiles
The new launcher has support for different profiles, for seamless version transition.
Update news
The launcher starts up on this page. It shows the last several news posts regarding Pokémon 3D, transcribed from the official website.
Logger
The next main tab for the launcher is the logger, which displays in detail what the launcher has done and is currently doing.
FAQ
The next tab is for an FAQ, though as of right now the page has not been built yet.
Settings
The launcher can be adjusted to the user's liking here. Options exist for checking for game updates automatically, setting the language, and remembering GameJolt login credentials.
About
The last tab featured on the launcher is reserved for the information behind the launcher itself, including credits and disclaimers.
Launcher Requirements
Version 1.1.x
- .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5.
- Windows XP operating system and up.
Version 1.0.0
- .NET Framework 4.0.
Launcher Version History
Aragas' Launcher
Releases for this launcher can be found here.
Version | Release Date | Summary |
---|---|---|
1.3.2.1 |
08.03.2017 |
Bug Fixes:
|
1.3.2 |
07.03.2017 |
New Features:
|
1.3.1 |
06.03.2017 |
Bug Fixes:
|
1.3.0 |
06.03.2017 |
New Features:
Changes:
|
1.2.7 |
18.12.2016 |
Changes:
|
1.2.6 |
18.12.2016 |
Changes:
|
1.2.5 |
17.12.2016 |
Changes:
Bug Fixes:
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1.2.4 |
17.12.2016 |
Changes:
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1.2.3 |
17.12.2016 |
Changes:
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1.2.2 |
16.12.2016 |
Changes:
Bug Fixes:
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1.2.1 Beta |
14.12.2016 |
Changes:
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1.2 Beta |
14.12.2016 |
Changes:
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1.1.6 Beta |
13.12.2016 |
New Features:
Changes:
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1.1.5 Beta |
11.12.2016 |
Changes:
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1.1.4 Beta |
11.12.2016 |
New Features:
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1.1.3 Beta |
11.12.2016 |
New Features:
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1.1.2 Beta |
11.12.2016 |
Bug Fixes:
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1.1.1 Beta |
11.12.2016 |
Changes:
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1.1 Beta |
11.12.2016 |
Changes:
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1.0.1 Beta |
11.12.2016 |
Changes:
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1.0 Beta |
11.12.2016 |
Changes:
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Original Launcher
Version | Release Date | Summary |
---|---|---|
(No Launcher) |
09.12.2016 |
Changes:
|
Game Jolt Launcher |
16.01.2016 |
Changes:
|
2.4.0.0 |
22.12.2014 |
New Features:
Bug Fixes:
|
2.3.0.0 |
14.05.2014 | Unknown Changes |
2.2.0.0 |
18.09.2013 | Unknown Changes |
2.1.0.0 |
07.05.2013 | Unknown Changes |
2.0.0.0 |
11.03.2013 | Unknown Changes |
1.1.4 |
Unknown Date |
New Features:
Bug Fixes:
|
1.1.3 |
13.02.2013 |
Bug Fixes:
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1.1.2 |
13.02.2013 |
New Features:
Bug Fixes:
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1.1.1 |
7.02.2013 |
Bug Fixes:
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1.1.0 |
6.02.2013 |
New Features:
Bug Fixes:
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1.0.0 |
6.11.2012 |
New Features:
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Development cycle | Version history | Future versions |
Help | Controls | Launcher | Menu screen | Options | FAQ |
Technical | Savefile structure | Game Mods | Content Packs |