Comic Book Theme 16:9 Full Release

herb_fargus

@TMNTturtlguy no worries, I would have used the same thing except the first time I used github the web interface wasn't really as usable so I was forced to learn the command line.

The command line is really useful but if you're running windows the desktop app is pretty straightforward for the most part if you're just modifying files and whatnot, and you can get by without the command line.

Basically for inclusion in the retropie theme downloader the repos have to be named with this format (you can rename the repo from the settings):
es-theme-yourthemename

and then you just add a line in the retropie setup script for your repo eg:
https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/blob/master/scriptmodules/supplementary/esthemes.sh#L88

TMNTturtlguy

@CyberOptek you can follow the steps I posted above to remove the video features. You will need to edit each theme.xml you want to run to take the md_image info out.

I have built the theme for use with video, and unfortunately with the current limitations of themeing in ES I am only allowed to place the scraped image in one location, thus it is in the small lower grey box. I can't have it show in both boxes. I have basic view set to show the image in the big black box, but when I want to have it also show in video view in the altenate location, it won't work as I would like it. To resolve this issue I added the image to the theme.xml, but this over rides the the comic_book.xml. I suspect you could leave the video feature in the main comic_book.xml and just remove the md_image from each theme.xml and it will work for you.

Edit: I know this will work because that is how the 4:3 version is set up!
Edit#2: I will continue to look at how i might be able to adjust the theme code to allow basic view work properly in the 16:9 version. There must be a way!

TMNTturtlguy

@CyberOptek @chrisdodgen Problem Fixed!

Ok, so thank you for posting enough to make me think about this a little bit harder. I figured out the error I had in a previous build which made me change the way i was handling the md_images. I have made the correction already! unfortunately it will take a bit to get uploaded for your use. I will let you know when it is up.

I really need to read up on git and follow directions to get this onto the retropie menu!

TMNTturtlguy

16:9 Updated! same link as the first post, EDIT Now available through the retropie menu. Be sure to update your retropie-setup script.

Detail view has now been corrected. If you do not have any videos for a system, scraped images will now display in the Large Black box!

Ok, so i have to apologize, i have learned a lot in the last hours bout github, and i am slightly embarrassed. I spent hours cleaning up all of the files and folders in the themes prior to release to make sure they were clean, spotless, all the files located where they need to be, and no unnecessary files hanging out taking up space. PROBLEM: i was using the web based github browser and assuming that when i replaced an entire folder, it was deleting the folder and updating it with the new contents....WRONG - it was simply adding and changing, not deleting, so what you are seeing is a lot of garbage in the folders.

I have now learned how to use the desktop app for git, way faster and now i can see exactly what i am doing. NOW the 16:9 theme is posted with only what is needed and nothing extra! If you want to re-download, you will get a smaller file size, as well as the detailed view update. You can also wait for me to get this onto retropie menus if you prefer.

I apologize for this confusion, it should not affect the use of the theme, but is rather embarrassing.

pjft

@TMNTturtlguy not at all. The only embarrassing thing is someone who doesn't want to learn!

Glad to hear you managed to get this to work as expected on both video and non-video collections. It should look stellar!

Thanks for digging into it.

TMNTturtlguy

@herb_fargus wow, the desktop app is a miracle compared to the web browser. I followed the above instructions and sent a commit to the setup script. After hitting merge I wondered if I was supposed to create another branch and a pr? If i was, please forgive me. Thanks

herb_fargus

@TMNTturtlguy dont worry, any changes to the retropie master script have to be reviewed and accepted by jools before they are included.

the process for merging to repos is:

fork the original
create a branch on your fork
make changes and commit to your branch
submit a pull request to the master repo (which can be done from the web interface if you like)

TMNTturtlguy

@herb_fargus Thank you! I will correctly submit and add a note to it. Appreciate it.

chrisdodgen

I can confirm boxart showing up (not that you needed me to). The amount of work and dedication here is incredible. We're really lucky to have people like you guys super-devoted to the cause. Nice work!

TMNTturtlguy

Now available through the retropie menu. Be sure to update your retropie-setup script.

I will be moving my posts back to the main thread. link to main thread

CyberOptek

@TMNTturtlguy I was able to work on my image for a bit last night and got everything working properly. This image is amazing....much respect to you and Rich Modmaster for all the hard work (not only initially, but the support you guys have shown since it's release). You guys are awesome.

rutjoni

muy bonito donde se puede descargar ? gracias

mitu

@rutjoni You should be able to install it from the RetroPie themes menu.

Clyde

@rutjoni See https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/themes

FlightRisk

I need help with a missing menu. I assume it is the gamelist.xml file for the retropie menu that isn't working. The "retropie setup" menu item just says the default "rpsetup" and has no help text or graphics. All the other items have it. If I just had the text for that section of your gamelist.xml file so I could cut and paste it, I think that will get me fixed. If there is another solution, let me know. I tried changing themes back and forth, but that didn't work. It was completely corrupted since the .xml file was empty. But I deleted the file and then re-installed the OS and the cores and then the "retropie menu" from the config menu. Strange I am just missing one item now.

FlightRisk

Is there support like a lot of themes have now for all/favorites/last played? If not, could it be added? I am still amazed. I watch the video splash addition and move through the menus like it is an interactive movie. It truly is art.

sad_muso

Sorry to ressurect this old thread, but I absolutely love this theme. I don't suppose a 1080p version exists?

AdamBeGood

I've just put it on my Pi after seeing this. Great theme! Bravo.

Zenjiro

@sad_muso and @AdamBeGood

Most of the development of this theme as been moved other to this thread: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/9211/new-comic-book-theme

I have a fork of it and development has been on and off. It can be found here: https://github.com/Zenjir0/es-theme-ComicBook

To answer your question @sad_muso, no there is no 1080p version. This is due to limitations of the RaspberryPi 1 and 2. Namely the file size of the background image needs to be below 512KB. I also do not have all of the original art assets that was originally used to render the images. Making the only way to get 1080p versions of the old backgrounds would be by upscaling them using a tool like waifu2x or A.I. Gigapixel.

I do recommend using this version of emulationstation on Windows to get the best experience with this theme.