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      tronkyfran
      last edited by tronkyfran

      I use 3dsmax as main 3d software and corona renderer, although Im seriously considering make the transition to blender and make the pipeline totally opensource, but it depends on the amount of time I can spend on it ;)
      About the Patreon thing.... I've got a job right now and dont need it a lot, but if I get unemployed again...who knows. I'm from Spain and money is not exactly "our thing" right now xD.
      In any case if you ask me Retropie as a project should get that money before some theme or image maker, but thanks for your support, its really nice to me!!! :D

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      • HurricaneFanH
        HurricaneFan @tronkyfran
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        @tronkyfran I'd love to play with what you've come up with. This looks amazing!

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          tronkyfran
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          Telemach 200 : Atari, Msx, Amstrad, Spectrum +2/+3, PC... version
          My first controller, I used it with my amiga 500. I think its a spanish made controller, and dont know if it was sold worldwide or not, so dont know if it could be of use for somebody ;)
          0_1486564706890_telemah200_v01.jpg

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          • HurricaneFanH
            HurricaneFan @tronkyfran
            last edited by

            @tronkyfran Still interested in releasing your psd files? I'd be interested in converting this to a working theme.

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              HurricaneFan
              last edited by

              @tronkyfran Also have another question for you, did you have background images for your tronkyfran theme for the following systems: Sega 32x, Virtual Boy, Neo Geo Pocket?

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                tronkyfran
                last edited by tronkyfran

                Sure I can release the psds, do you need them all? I can upload every system to the same github, but give me some time ;)
                Youll maybe need some photoshop plugin like Frischluft Depth of field, by the way.
                I have not those systems done yet, sorry, some day Ill get there!!!

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                • frgnF
                  frgn
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                  Can you redraw this image? I think that it does not look very good.
                  0_1489019571240_gba_art_blur.jpg

                  Gameboy & GBC, for example, looks amazing.
                  0_1489019686963_bg.jpg
                  0_1489019726679_bg.jpg
                  But the GBA looks like a toy. :с
                  I will be most grateful!

                  Aloha from Russia, and sorry for my bad English. ¯\(ツ)/¯
                  My RetroPie themes repo - https://github.com/free-gen/
                  Blast16 to MDMINI mod
                  DONATE HERE

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                  • frgnF
                    frgn
                    last edited by frgn

                    For example, this image looks more good, but it is flat.
                    Anyone can do it?

                    0_1489019875324_bg.jpg
                    PS - Forgive me if I offended someone.

                    Aloha from Russia, and sorry for my bad English. ¯\(ツ)/¯
                    My RetroPie themes repo - https://github.com/free-gen/
                    Blast16 to MDMINI mod
                    DONATE HERE

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                    • caver01C
                      caver01 @frgn
                      last edited by

                      @frgn Wow. I think the yellow GBA image you referenced looks fantastic compared to the red one.

                      My 4-player cocktail style cabinet built as a custom "roadcase"

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                        elgarlic
                        last edited by elgarlic

                        I can see how there is a little room for improvement in the GBA's Nintendo logo and the bevel, but in general the current one still looks very good. Every time I see the GB (especially the screen) and GBC, I'm impressed. The first time I saw the latter, knowing nothing about this project, I just assumed it was a great photograph.

                        If we're okay with submitting (very polite and grateful) suggestions about the renders, I might respectfully mention the Dreamcast one. It does look nice, but the shape is a bit less accurate than some of the other amazing renders (unless it's a regional or prototype console I'm not remembering). Anyway, I wouldn't say it is bothersome in the least, and keep up the great work. :)

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                          tronkyfran
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                          I accept all the suggestions and crítics, dont worry ;)
                          I know that there are systems with better quality than others,(especially the dreamcast, some Atari...), but when I get to work on this I think Ill focus on new systems and controllers, sega32, virtual boy megacd, etc...Revisit older pictures is not very appealing yo me right now.
                          The good thing is that everything is uploaded and anyone can try to get something better with not too mucho effort. That would be awesome!!!

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                            elgarlic @tronkyfran
                            last edited by

                            @tronkyfran said in Background images, coming back!!!:

                            sega32, virtual boy megacd

                            Even better. :)

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                            • FultosF
                              Fultos @tronkyfran
                              last edited by

                              @tronkyfran Superb work!!! I've updated it. The only one missing seems to be Game and Watch, it doesn't matter I'll build it with your previous 720p image.

                              Good Work!! :D

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                              • FultosF
                                Fultos @tronkyfran
                                last edited by

                                @tronkyfran the only one missing is the Turbographix 16, this bugs me because all my wallpaper for my theme are yours and the pc engine too :P

                                http://img03.deviantart.net/5135/i/2010/301/7/8/turbografx_16_wallpaper_by_gamezaddic-d31p0m4.jpg

                                If you ever do it I know a couple of guys who would be happy! :D

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                                  Johnnius_Maximus
                                  last edited by Johnnius_Maximus

                                  @tronkyfran Hi there, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the tronkyFran theme.

                                  I have created some of the missing systems background art, not sure if it's of high enough quality.

                                  Here you go:
                                  http://imgur.com/a/UQKVd

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                                    tronkyfran
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                                    Thats nice!!!! Dont worry, you can reuse the images as you want ;)

                                    I bring two more, again for game&watch(I know, I know):
                                    0_1494317151070_01_dk_f.jpg 0_1494317155116_02_dk_f.jpg

                                    Im working on TG16 right now! :D

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                                    • herb_fargusH
                                      herb_fargus administrators @tronkyfran
                                      last edited by

                                      @tronkyfran very nice! Glad to see you're still alive :) I'll try and update the theme on github when I get a chance

                                      If you read the documentation it will answer 99% of your questions: https://retropie.org.uk/docs/

                                      Also if you want a solution to your problems read this first: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                                        Muddyhardcore
                                        last edited by Muddyhardcore

                                        Just tried the Trunykfran theme for the first time and while the background images are superbly done, I run into an issue where sometimes systems have just white instead of the beautiful background image. What's the cause of that?

                                        Pi 3, Retropie 4.2.7, 128GB SanDisk SD , CanaKit 5.1v Power Supply, 8bitdo NES30,

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                                        • herb_fargusH
                                          herb_fargus administrators @Muddyhardcore
                                          last edited by

                                          @Muddyhardcore the cause is there is no system done for then yet. Do you have examples of which ones are white?

                                          If you read the documentation it will answer 99% of your questions: https://retropie.org.uk/docs/

                                          Also if you want a solution to your problems read this first: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                                            Muddyhardcore
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                                            It's never the same system. As I'm scrolling through the systems some will just turn white. I restart emulationstation and they come back. I keep scrolling and 2 or 3 in a row will turn white. Odd issue.

                                            Pi 3, Retropie 4.2.7, 128GB SanDisk SD , CanaKit 5.1v Power Supply, 8bitdo NES30,

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