RVGM (Retro/Retropie Video Game Museum) Theme in development

darknior

Thanks a lot for your report :)

@shadowron said : Been using this a couple of times last week and i also ran into the problems with the carousel. I don't use all systems (6 or 7 maybe), but i managed to fix the carousel by giving ES a bit more VRAM. On my system 120Mb seems to be enough.

Woaw excellent, i don't think to try this and you are right, with 120Mb i can now use fien my theme and see all my systems.
But some backgrounds, 4 or 5 are not loading ... i don't understand why?
I also try with 200Mb and it works but it's horrible, many images are not loading :(

I don't know really how works the VRAM. Is some one can explain it to me ?

How many VRAM can we use max? (because with 130 or 200Mb it bug, many white images)
If i use many VRAM for ES, i remove this RAM to Retroarch ? (because ES is always in background if i understand fine)

Besides that, a great theme. I love the fact i can see boxart, video and the description in the gamelist.

Thanks :)

I did found some minor issues with boxart and some spacing issues in the carousel, but this could be my fault as i'm running a older version.

If you try the last version, can you report me these issues with screenshot or not ?

@duiz Now the theme is near finished, you can take it and try it.
If you can report me the English text problems, i can fix them.

Shadowron

@darknior Been trying to figure out how VRAM works and how it effects the rest of the system, but it's a bit hard. To find the right value is a bit trial-and-error, it shouldn't be very low nor very high.

I'm sure you get the white images because of how much systems you use. Every system adds up in VRAM usage. This is also stated on original ES website.

Will update to newer version soon, but i'm quite sure problems are on my side. Again, thanks!

ByteThis

Set the vram to 100 or lower to 80 to avoid the " white screen of death " . Always an issue having it set to high , especially with a graphic intensive theme, as it seems to suck all the memory to run such a theme.

darknior

@bytethis So bad on PI 3 with 1Go of RAM a little skin like this have memory problems ...
And strange nobody fix it from many years ...

nj180grados

@darknior Hi, I have been following your work for a while and I really like this theme. I would like to collaborate with you as far as translating is concerned.

I am Spanish and could help you translate the texts from English into Spanish if you do not have someone in it.I have the help of my sister who has an almost native level of English.

If you want to contact me privately, for all the details.

As soon as the theme design is the best I've seen. Everything very polished and complete. You have taken care of the design, in this aspect I would like to prone some quick changes:

For example, in the console selector just in Sega Master System, I noticed that the logo of the console is the original of the Master System I, I would like you to add the logo of the Master System II as you have done in Playstation where I have I saw that you have the PSX logo and PS One both designs. In this aspect I would like it to be more homogeneous.

Then finally I would like to enter the name of the consoles in USA and EUR for example in Sega Genesis I would like you to add some text right next to the letters of the logo where it says something like this:

Sega Genesis also known as Sega megadrive, that is, a small text next to the logo. I would also like to see it on Turbograft also known as PC engine.Nintendo Nes also known as Famicon etc, Super NES also known as super Famicon etc.

It is a suggestion that I make to make it more purist.

In any case I like how everything is so far.

Excuse my English I do not have too much level, the expert is my sister: D

A greeting.

ByteThis

@darknior Hopefully when the Pi 4 is released all the problems will disappear. Looking forward to it !

darknior

@bytethis said in RVGM (Retro/Retropie Video Game Museum) Theme in development:

@darknior Hopefully when the Pi 4 is released all the problems will disappear. Looking forward to it !

If it solve the problem ok, i already plan to buy one :)
But i'm not sure because it is not a PI3 memory or processor problem if i understand fine, it's an ES memory program issue.
I don't try it on PC, but i read that with 16Go de RAM there is the same issue :(
Why do you think PI4 will solve this ?

@nj180grados said in RVGM (Retro/Retropie Video Game Museum) Theme in development:

I am Spanish and could help you translate the texts from English into Spanish if you do not have someone in it.I have the help of my sister who has an almost native level of English.

Excellent, it can be really cool to have the theme in Spanish :) It's ok for me for sure ;)

If you want to contact me privately, for all the details.

How ? No PM here ... Write me on GIT, open an ISSUE for Spanish translation ;)

For example, in the console selector just in Sega Master System, I noticed that the logo of the console is the original of the Master System I, I would like you to add the logo of the Master System II as you have done in Playstation where I have I saw that you have the PSX logo and PS One both designs. In this aspect I would like it to be more homogeneous.

You already have them in SMS, I have put the 3 versions, SMS1 SMS2 and Japan first version. But i made one photo for each one.
You are right, by default i will add one with the two versions on same image.
We can do same for Megadrive 1 & 2.

Then finally I would like to enter the name of the consoles in USA and EUR for example in Sega Genesis I would like you to add some text right next to the letters of the logo where it says something like this:
Sega Genesis also known as Sega megadrive, that is, a small text next to the logo. I would also like to see it on Turbograft also known as PC engine.Nintendo Nes also known as Famicon etc, Super NES also known as super Famicon etc.

I don't understand fine... you want to add also known as right, before the other name of the console ?
Because i always write in first the good name, and below the other names ... but i don't write "also know as" because i will not have the place for it every time. And i don't want to write it some time and some other no :(

nj180grados

@darknior Great, I'm glad you have it in mind so that all the consoles have all their logos of their redesigns.

As for adding the logos of the EUR systems with respect to the USA and JAP, I'll give you an example https://imgur.com/a/WFPR9 so you can see more clearly what I mean. Examples you have:

Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive (EUR & JAP Flags)

Nintendo Entertainment System - Famicom (JAP Flag)

Turbograft - PC Engine (JAP Flag)

although I suppose there will be more consoles with the names changed.

What do you think about the idea? Would you redesign the main icon of those systems, right?

As for the translation, please contact me by private message and pass me the texts so that I can translate them.

Greetings.

darknior

@nj180grados said in RVGM (Retro/Retropie Video Game Museum) Theme in development:

@darknior Great, I'm glad you have it in mind so that all the consoles have all their logos of their redesigns.

Yes i will make them, SMS and Megadrive. Have you seen other console i've forgot ?

Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive (EUR & JAP Flags)
Nintendo Entertainment System - Famicom (JAP Flag)
Turbograft - PC Engine (JAP Flag)
although I suppose there will be more consoles with the names changed.

You already have all these names on the THEME. On te top of the info box.
But you are right, you can't see the different logo. You must change your theme language.

What do you think about the idea? Would you redesign the main icon of those systems, right?

I will not redesign logo ... i like them alone.
But maybe when all will be done i will add a new sprite to list the other systems logo. At right, near the system list, in vertical list with the flag like you write.
I think it will be better and more beautiful.

As for the translation, please contact me by private message and pass me the texts so that I can translate them.

Like i write you there is no private message here, i can't do it.
Please go to the GIT and open an issue : Spanish language
And we will work on it.

darknior

@nj180grados If you want to play with, i have take some hours to add all the genesis consoles possible.
The two Japanese, the two for Europe, the three for USA + the Nomad.
I also add a new GENESIS gray logo, and the SMS new stuff.

blackshadow

@darknior actually gave this a quick spin a few mins ago and its looking good especially with video previews running though like you said its a shame about the memory issues in ES especially when you have many systems installed

darknior

@blackshadow said in RVGM (Retro/Retropie Video Game Museum) Theme in development:

@darknior actually gave this a quick spin a few mins ago and its looking good especially with video previews running though like you said its a shame about the memory issues in ES especially when you have many systems installed

Have you try with 130 Mbit VRam ? it is smoother. But not perfect ...
I will try to make a little version.

darknior

Add an alternate Daphne theme :

Add new systems :

DOS386
DOS 486
Dreamcast
PSP

darknior

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Used2BeRX

@darknior Said I was mentioned in a post in this thread, but when I got to it, it says the post was deleted. :(

Great looking skins though man. :)

darknior

An alternate for DOS 486 i prefer to use :

Update Amiga 500 :

Use now Another World for AMIGA 500.
Update the text informations.

And change the logo and add an other to let the choice

Update AMIGA 1200 :

Informations text
New logo

Add 2 new systems :

MSX 1

MSX 2 / 2+

son_link

Español:
Hola @nj180grados, yo ya estoy trabajando en la traducción, y mi nivel tampoco es muy alto. Ahora estoy traduciendo los paneles de información por que no tienen mucho texto y un par de descripciones (de momento solo NES, Dreamcast y Arcade). Si quieres puedes colaborar conmigo y así se termina antes. Aquí esta el issue que abrí para colaborar, tal y como pide @darknior : https://github.com/Darknior/RVGM-ES-Theme/issues/1

English:
Hi @nj180grados, i working on the spanish translation, and my english level It's not too high. Now i translate the info panels 23/5000 because they do not have much text and a many descriptions (NES, Dreamcast and Arcade). If you want you can collaborate with me and that way it ends before. Here is the issue i opening to colaborate, as requested @darknior : https://github.com/Darknior/RVGM-ES-Theme/issues/1

darknior

@son_link @nj180grados Thanks guys :D
It is not important ton translate the description 100% same in Spanish. I don't like some of my description write some years ago, and i will take the time to write better version. Like this week i've updated with a real good text the two AMIGA, two MSX and two PC DOS theme :)

duiz

@darknior Any chance you can add the MSU1?

alt text

Manufacturer: byuu
Type: Game Enhancement Chip
Generation: Fourth
First Release: September 5, 2010
Media: Flash Cart
Controller: 8 Button Gamepad, Light Gun

Description: Designed by byuu to be originally used with the SNES emulator bsnes, MSU1 is an enhancement feature allowing Super Nintendo games to run CD audio and video streaming. This allows for games to make use of redbook audio soundtracks and FMV sequences, much like the SEGA CD. The purpose is to deliver features to match the plans of the original SNES Playstation hardware. Over time, the MSU1 has been made available across several emulators, and also on the SNES itself via the use of the SD2SNES flash cartridges.

darknior

@duiz thanks a lot for informations and english description. For manufacturer i will be more accurate, and write "Nintendo, Sony" and like for media, there are CR-Rom first.
Yes i plan to add it later because i don't have time for the moment to work on my MSU1 set. Many many games but not all really excellent, i want to make a selection that have a real interest. If not i prefer to play on the original SNES.
I will try to add it faster.

For the moment i'm working on :

Merge the Spanish translation of @son_link and generate all the INFO files.
x68000
New background and sprite
Update the computer photo with controler.

Videopac G7000 new theme (better)

Atari ST added

Update all XML files to remove not used controller images.
Add default image for all the TAGS with a language variable.
Update almost all description ...
Add 3 news systems

Supervision not supported yet by Retropie

Commodore Vic20

Commodore PET

Update many image variant for Logo and Console : Snes, SG-1000, Genesis, 32x, etc ...

For these console & computer images, these logo, i search help if you have some of them i miss.
For exemple i have the 32x on Genesis 1 & 2, same for japanese megadrive, but i only have it on Megadrive 2 for europe.
Thanks

And i began to make a LIGHT VERSION of the theme to make it lighter, using less memory and working better on PI.

All of this at same time take me many time ... i would like to release all of this quickly.