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      jfick13
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      ok so i dropped it to 120 it works better but the art sometimes doesn't pop up behind the system but i know its there. it shows sometimes but shows a white screen behind the console logo other times

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        jfick13 @jfick13
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        i'm also getting an error message that says underrun occurred

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          pjft @jfick13
          last edited by

          @jfick13 Slowly try to increase VRAM now - 10 by 10, until you find a compromise that works well for your system. :)

          The underrun issues are, unfortunately, par for the course, not related to a theme per se.

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            jfick13
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            ok so i switched the transition from slide to fade and seems to cleared up the issue thanks for the help guys. this theme is awesome. thanks tmnturtle guy

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            • TMNTturtlguyT
              TMNTturtlguy @jfick13
              last edited by

              @jfick13 you bet! Glad you got it working! Thanks for helping trouble shoot @pjft

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              • TMNTturtlguyT
                TMNTturtlguy
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                Thanks to @pjft for providing a new ES build update that includes the screensaver/omx player/and the current main branch of ES, I hope to be able to update this theme to v2.0 this comming week to work with all the new updates including max size! (I will leave v1.0 as is for those running systems without maxSize) When I work on this I would like to add a few more system names to the theme, but as I have no plans on using any of them personally I would like to get some requests. The top # of request I get will be what I start with. I am thinking a general Mame will be my first addition. Please let me know your top requests!

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                  pjft @TMNTturtlguy
                  last edited by

                  @TMNTturtlguy I'd be happy to suggest some, let me double check which ones are missing and report back today or tomorrow!

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                    jfick13
                    last edited by jfick13

                    currently running 24 systems with videos with no problems.

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                    • TMNTturtlguyT
                      TMNTturtlguy @jfick13
                      last edited by

                      @jfick13 awesome to hear! Thanks for the update

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                        R3phil
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                        Just a question. I am new to the world of retropie and am curious as to how I may add this theme to my pi. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it!!!

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                        • TMNTturtlguyT
                          TMNTturtlguy @R3phil
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                          @R3phil I am just on my iPhone right now, so maybe someone else can help out fill in any info I might miss.

                          First you need to be able to access the files on you pi by either an ftp client like winscp or you can also connect your pi to your home network and access the files that way. You can search the forum/the docs/ or google on how to do this.

                          Once you have access you will need to go to home/.emulationstation/themes and simply paste the theme folder as downloaded from github. The theme folder may not exist, so you might have to create the theme folder within the home/.emulationstation

                          There is also a way to do all of this from the command line or using shh like putty.

                          Sorry I don't have more links for you, but simply search for this information and there are a lot of detailed instructions on how to do this.

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                            R3phil @TMNTturtlguy
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                            @TMNTturtlguy Thank you for the reply. I am trying to get it installed now. I think i see what you mean. I just want you to know the screenshots look amazing and I can't wait to get this thing installed!!!!

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                              jfick13
                              last edited by

                              eta primes video on you tube about adding video previews will give you a visual on
                              how to install themes.

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                              • TMNTturtlguyT
                                TMNTturtlguy
                                last edited by

                                UPDATE! ComicBook_4-3 is now Available

                                Github link: ComicBook_4-3

                                This is a full up and running version of the ComicBook theme in 4:3 aspect ratio. This is V0.0 (so as not to confuse this with V1.0 which is the 16:9 version) The theme should be fully functional and works with the most current up to date Emulation Station with maxSize and the carousel updates. This also works with @pjft updated Screensaver OMX player ES Build.

                                I have found that for my builds, I need to lower my VRAM to 70 in the newest updated ES. In previous versions of ES I had to set my VRAM to 120. If you have white screens or glget errors. Adjust your VRAM up or down and this will correct the issue.

                                Please read the readme.txt file for more information and how to make modifications to work with your current system.

                                This will support all systems, however not all systems are completed with updated logos/graphics. This version now contains an expanded list of completed systems.

                                Aracde
                                Atari 2600
                                Atari 7800
                                Dreamcast
                                FB Alpha
                                GB
                                GBC
                                GBA
                                Genesis
                                Mame
                                Mame-advmame
                                Mame-Libretro
                                Mame-mame4all
                                Mega Drive
                                N64
                                NDS
                                NES
                                Neo Geo
                                Ports
                                PSX
                                PSP
                                Retropie (menu)
                                ScummVM
                                Steam
                                SNES

                                Please let me know if you have any questions or run into any issues. At this time I do not plan to add any more system logos, so if there is one you need, please let me know and I will add it to a list for updates.

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                                • TMNTturtlguyT
                                  TMNTturtlguy
                                  last edited by TMNTturtlguy

                                  Update: ComicBook 16:9 v2.0 Now Available!

                                  Github Link: ComicBook v2.0

                                  This is a full up and running update to the original 16:9 theme released last week. This is v2.0. The theme should be fully functional and works with the most current up to date Emulation Station with maxSize and the carousel updates. This also works with @pjft updated Screensaver OMX player ES Build.

                                  I have found that for my builds, I need to lower my VRAM to 70 in the newest updated ES. In previous versions of ES I had to set my VRAM to 120. If you have white screens or glget errors. Adjust your VRAM up or down and this will correct the issue.

                                  Please read the readme.txt file for more information and how to make modifications to work with your current system.

                                  This will support all systems, however not all systems are completed with updated logos/graphics. This version now contains an expanded list of completed systems. The systems add are:

                                  FB Alpha
                                  Mame
                                  Mame-advmame
                                  Mame-Libretro
                                  Mame-mame4all
                                  Mega Drive
                                  NeoGeo
                                  Ports
                                  ScummVM
                                  Steam

                                  I have also updated v1.0 to v1.1 Github link: ComicBook v1.1 This update keeps the original theme settings for Emulation Station prior to maxSize. It has the added systems. I do not plan to update this version any further as v2.0 for the Main Branch of ES will be the standard theme moving forward.

                                  Also see my previous post just above this for the 4:3 aspect ratio version.

                                  If you have any questions/comments/issues please let me know. Thanks!

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                                    jfick13 @TMNTturtlguy
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                                    @TMNTturtlguy thanks again for this awesome theme. is it possible to have fgc and sfc folders or should i just use the nintendo folders?

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                                    • TMNTturtlguyT
                                      TMNTturtlguy @jfick13
                                      last edited by

                                      @jfick13 Thanks! I believe that Family Computer and Super Famicom point to the NES and SNES folders. What i could do is create a log for each of those games and add it to the folder and then give you instructions on how to modify the comic_book.xml file so that the "Super NES" Would change to "Super Famicom" and "Nintendo" would change to "Family Computer"

                                      Would that work for you?

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                                        jfick13 @TMNTturtlguy
                                        last edited by

                                        @TMNTturtlguy appreciated but not necessary . ill be happy with the nintendo folders thanks again

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                                          solidfrogg
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                                          What an awesome design I can't wait for the release!

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                                          • TMNTturtlguyT
                                            TMNTturtlguy @solidfrogg
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                                            @solidfrogg it is released! The links for each version are in the posts above!

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