Launcher

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Launcher version 1.1.x - Download the launcher here

The Pokémon 3D launcher is a download manager and information source. It downloads the latest game files and unzips them automatically. In order to play the game you have to start the launcher which provides the option to start the game by clicking a button. It also informs the player about the current version of the game and shows up a popup if the game got updated. One can also get the latest game files manually by clicking the "Download latest version" button.

Pages

Version history

The launcher starts up with this page. It shows the last five versions from the version history. On the right side of this page, one can find links that go to various webpages that have to do with Pokémon 3D, including a link to this wiki.

Future version

To access this page, one has to click on the link on top of the version history page. This page contains the features and bugfixes that will be added with the next version of the game. It also contains the release date of the next version. This page gets update when a new feature is added to the game. You can find the content of this page on the Future versions page of the wiki, too.

Troubleshoot

This page can be accessed by clicking on the top link saying "Troubleshoot". This page helps with getting the game started. It lists all requirements to play Pokémon 3D. It also provides contact links and ways to fix the game.

Launcher Requirements

Version 1.1.x (Current)

  • .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5
  • Windows XP and up

Version 1.0.0

  • .NET Framework 4.0

Launcher Version History

Version Release date Summary
2.4.0.0 22. December 2014 New Features:
  • Implemented the ability for the launcher to self-update.
  • Implemented the support to start the 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. May 2014 Unknown Changes
2.2.0.0 18. September 2013 Unknown Changes
2.1.0.0 7. May 2013 Unknown Changes
2.0.0.0 11. March 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 autostart function not operating properly.
  • [P3DL-3] Fixed updating the game not stopping the autostart function.
1.1.3 13. February 2013 Bug Fixes:
  • [1620] Fixed error messages generating more times than they should.
1.1.2 13. February 2013 New Features:
  • Launcher update will not show when no update
  • Launcher update will show when clicked the button in settings
  • Minor UI changes

Bug fixes:

  • Fixed temp folder not being deleted when canceling download
  • Fixed update button text again
1.1.1 7. February 2013 Bug fixes:
  • Fixed update button text
  • Fixed launcher page sometimes opens in browser
  • Fixed launcher update not moving and renaming files
1.1.0 6. February 2013 New features:
  • Added stopping of download
  • Added version on main window
  • Added settings
  • Added automatic check for requirements
  • Added possibility for launcher updates

Bug fixes:

  • Fixed stretched logo on main window
  • Fixed some spelling
  • Fixed web browser for non-IE Windows

Other:

  • Now requires .NET 3.5 instead of 4.0
  • Changed website to another server
  • Changed text on buttons on main window
  • Resized main window
  • Minor UI changes

Tested on:

  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
1.0.0 6. November 2012
  • Intilital release

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