[1.3.0.4] dThriveLauncher [Alternative Launcher] [W.I.P.]
Jan 28, 2018 14:52:10 GMT
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Post by Darwin on Jan 28, 2018 14:52:10 GMT
THIS POST IS DEAD. CHECK THE NEW FORUMS POST:
community.revolutionarygamesstudio.com/t/1-3-0-5-dthrivelauncher-alternative-launcher-w-i-p/144
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UPDATE: dThriveLauncher 1.3.0.4!
What's new:
-Added a button in the Manager to open this forum post for convenience.
dThriveLauncher 1.3.0.4's Current Features:
-The launcher features all available versions of Thrive (from 0.2.4 to latest).
-The launcher automatically downloads the game with the press of a button.
-The launcher can switch between versions so this isn't just the latest version.
-You only need the executable file, no other complicated files like the official launcher uses.
-Download speed quadrupled, from 500 seconds last version to 180 seconds / version.
-Ability to add a custom repository.
-Convenient Manager.
-Simple to use design.
-Troubleshooting abilities.
What I am working on:
-Auto-updates to the launcher every time you open the launcher.
-Linux version.***
Troubleshooting (updated with problems experienced by users):
1. Game doesn't want to start, giving an error message regarding a missing .dll file.
-That is actually because you are missing Visual C++. This isn't a fix for the instant "Thrive.exe is not responding" errors! You can open the Manager, select either the x32 or x64 versions depending on your architecture, and then give it another try.
2. If you click on any version, both buttons get disabled and the seconds timer turns to zero.
-This is caused by a corrupt .ini file. The .ini file is how I store how and what to do, which depends on the following: either the game is downloaded, not unzipped or fully done. To fix that, click on the "Manager" button, press the "Fix Corrupt .ini" button and then re-install the version that was not working (make sure it's that version!). Now, after it has downloaded and has been launched at least once, restart the launcher.
3. Download button doesn't work at all.
-Caused by you cancelling the download mid-way. Normally, the launcher has a way to handle this, but sometimes (if the computer restarted forcefully etc.), the launcher might not be able to apply the protocols in time. To fix this, simply open the Manager, click on the "Open Launcher Directory" button, and then delete the officialx-x-x.zip or (repository name).zip from the launcher's directory. Try again.*
For modders wanting to use the Repository function:
-For the launcher to be able to download the mod, you must upload it to a full Thrive version, so not just the modded files. The launcher unzips your file, and then will execute "Thrive.exe", so if you added just the modded files, the launcher has nothing to open.
-Make sure the following are true:
-Close the download box and the page will remain still open. Copy the link to this page.
-To test with the launcher, go into the "Manager" tab, give the instance a random name and insert the link you've copied. Then click on "Exit" to quit the Manager and press "Download" to start the download. If the download doesn't start, it means that the link you have used is wrong. If the file doesn't unzip, the format might be wrong or the file didn't have what I have asked for (check the dotted list again).
-If everything worked, you are all set, anyone can now use your download link with dThriveLauncher!*
For people wanting to play the mods, but no dThriveLauncher version exists:
-Open the Manager.
-Click on "Open Launcher Directory".
-Open the folder named after your version of the game (or the repository).
-There is your Thrive game folder, from there, usually, you can find instructions on the mod's page.
Download: www.mediafire.com/file/6pfbg2nc1kv2l93/dThriveLauncher.exe (Windows) (x32/x64**)
¬Have fun with the launcher,
Darwin.
*If you still encounter issues, contact me personally.
**Both worked last time I've checked. I could be wrong!
***Might take a while.
Note: hhyyrylainen's launcher is also extremely versatile! It's a matter of preference! (also he has a Linux version)
Note: Thanks to all of the people that have decided to switch from the normal launcher to mine. I am not having a competition with hhyy's one, but I wanted to let all of you know how much that means to me! P.S. Linux version coming soon!
community.revolutionarygamesstudio.com/t/1-3-0-5-dthrivelauncher-alternative-launcher-w-i-p/144
-----------------------------------------
UPDATE: dThriveLauncher 1.3.0.4!
What's new:
-Added a button in the Manager to open this forum post for convenience.
dThriveLauncher 1.3.0.4's Current Features:
-The launcher features all available versions of Thrive (from 0.2.4 to latest).
-The launcher automatically downloads the game with the press of a button.
-The launcher can switch between versions so this isn't just the latest version.
-You only need the executable file, no other complicated files like the official launcher uses.
-Download speed quadrupled, from 500 seconds last version to 180 seconds / version.
-Ability to add a custom repository.
-Convenient Manager.
-Simple to use design.
-Troubleshooting abilities.
What I am working on:
-Auto-updates to the launcher every time you open the launcher.
-Linux version.***
Troubleshooting (updated with problems experienced by users):
1. Game doesn't want to start, giving an error message regarding a missing .dll file.
-That is actually because you are missing Visual C++. This isn't a fix for the instant "Thrive.exe is not responding" errors! You can open the Manager, select either the x32 or x64 versions depending on your architecture, and then give it another try.
2. If you click on any version, both buttons get disabled and the seconds timer turns to zero.
-This is caused by a corrupt .ini file. The .ini file is how I store how and what to do, which depends on the following: either the game is downloaded, not unzipped or fully done. To fix that, click on the "Manager" button, press the "Fix Corrupt .ini" button and then re-install the version that was not working (make sure it's that version!). Now, after it has downloaded and has been launched at least once, restart the launcher.
3. Download button doesn't work at all.
-Caused by you cancelling the download mid-way. Normally, the launcher has a way to handle this, but sometimes (if the computer restarted forcefully etc.), the launcher might not be able to apply the protocols in time. To fix this, simply open the Manager, click on the "Open Launcher Directory" button, and then delete the officialx-x-x.zip or (repository name).zip from the launcher's directory. Try again.*
For modders wanting to use the Repository function:
-For the launcher to be able to download the mod, you must upload it to a full Thrive version, so not just the modded files. The launcher unzips your file, and then will execute "Thrive.exe", so if you added just the modded files, the launcher has nothing to open.
-Make sure the following are true:
- The folder in which the executable with it's respective files is called "Thrive" (CaSe-SeNsItIvE).
- The name of the executable is "Thrive.exe" (CaSe-SeNsItIvE)
- The "Thrive" folder is put in a .zip file, any other extension will not work!
-Close the download box and the page will remain still open. Copy the link to this page.
-To test with the launcher, go into the "Manager" tab, give the instance a random name and insert the link you've copied. Then click on "Exit" to quit the Manager and press "Download" to start the download. If the download doesn't start, it means that the link you have used is wrong. If the file doesn't unzip, the format might be wrong or the file didn't have what I have asked for (check the dotted list again).
-If everything worked, you are all set, anyone can now use your download link with dThriveLauncher!*
For people wanting to play the mods, but no dThriveLauncher version exists:
-Open the Manager.
-Click on "Open Launcher Directory".
-Open the folder named after your version of the game (or the repository).
-There is your Thrive game folder, from there, usually, you can find instructions on the mod's page.
Download: www.mediafire.com/file/6pfbg2nc1kv2l93/dThriveLauncher.exe (Windows) (x32/x64**)
¬Have fun with the launcher,
Darwin.
*If you still encounter issues, contact me personally.
**Both worked last time I've checked. I could be wrong!
***Might take a while.
Note: hhyyrylainen's launcher is also extremely versatile! It's a matter of preference! (also he has a Linux version)
Note: Thanks to all of the people that have decided to switch from the normal launcher to mine. I am not having a competition with hhyy's one, but I wanted to let all of you know how much that means to me! P.S. Linux version coming soon!
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