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    • ruckageR
      ruckage @prophecy
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      @prophecy said in Cardboard Mini NES + Nes mini and Famicom mini themes:

      Yes I meant the Super Nintendo icon on the carousel. I know the current icon is the non-NA model.

      Because yes I also grew up with that purple monstrosity and loved every second of it so I figured I'd ask since it would complete my perfect build (plus satisfy everyone in North America).

      On a side note I noticed lots of themes I've tested have the Super Nintendo NA model. Some even using the PC engine even if you change the platform to TG16

      A lot of it would depend on where the themer was born - if the themer grew up in the US then they would likely use images of the US systems. Likewise I grew up in the UK so I favour the systems I grew up with.

      Like I said though, I will be adding an alternative icon for the NA SNES.

      SNES mini/Nes mini/Famicom mini theme developer.

      If you'd like to support my work you can donate here: Donate

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        Sashby
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        Will you be adding video preview support? I love this theme​! but the lack of video snaps makes me weep.

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          bjose2345 @Sashby
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          @Sashby I think ruckage is making this more similar to the Mini Nes theme that dont have video previews and maybe there are other themes that can fit better with this feature, if you ask me ...

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          • ruckageR
            ruckage @Sashby
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            @Sashby @bjose2345

            Actually video preview is planned but I can't say exactly when I will add it.

            SNES mini/Nes mini/Famicom mini theme developer.

            If you'd like to support my work you can donate here: Donate

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              A Former User
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              https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/10637/themes-not-loading-fully

              Has anyone else had this issue running this theme since the last ES update?

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              • CodeDrawerC
                CodeDrawer
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                I think you should release two themes, one for the NA, one for non NA.

                N64 emulation is the next step :)

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                • CodeDrawerC
                  CodeDrawer
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                  Or maybe you could try to make a way to customize your consoles!

                  N64 emulation is the next step :)

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                  • ruckageR
                    ruckage @CodeDrawer
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                    @CodeDrawer said in Cardboard Mini NES + Nes mini and Famicom mini themes:

                    I think you should release two themes, one for the NA, one for non NA.

                    And why should I do that?......

                    SNES mini/Nes mini/Famicom mini theme developer.

                    If you'd like to support my work you can donate here: Donate

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                      fnkngrv @ruckage
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                      @ruckage said in Cardboard Mini NES + Nes mini and Famicom mini themes:

                      @CodeDrawer said in Cardboard Mini NES + Nes mini and Famicom mini themes:

                      I think you should release two themes, one for the NA, one for non NA.

                      And why should I do that?......

                      Exactly. Not to be a twit, but I love how people think it's ok to demand the way an author should present their vision.

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                      • AlexMurphyA
                        AlexMurphy Banned @fnkngrv
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                        @fnkngrv Totally agree. Some of the demands here are ridiculous. Video support? Surely that just defeats the whole idea of the theme? People should be grateful that others give so much time and effort doing things like this and if you want something, learn to ask politely don't demand or sound entitled to something.

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                        • fnkngrvF
                          fnkngrv
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                          I believe that I asked previously a while ago about video support myself, but I also am willing to accept that it could come or not.

                          When it comes to doing a North American fork and Global fork I think that is a bit much personally.

                          My only reason to request video support is because of many friends/family that either don't know games by boxart because they are new to retrogames or because they just can't recall anymore what a game was by the boxart.

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                            Syhles @fnkngrv
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                            @fnkngrv
                            It's really easy to add video support to the theme for personal use, depending on how anal the person is it can be done in under 5 minutes.

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                            • ruckageR
                              ruckage @Syhles
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                              @fnkngrv said in Cardboard Mini NES + Nes mini and Famicom mini themes:

                              I believe that I asked previously a while ago about video support myself, but I also am willing to accept that it could come or not.

                              When it comes to doing a North American fork and Global fork I think that is a bit much personally.

                              My only reason to request video support is because of many friends/family that either don't know games by boxart because they are new to retrogames or because they just can't recall anymore what a game was by the boxart.

                              @Syhles said in Cardboard Mini NES + Nes mini and Famicom mini themes:

                              @fnkngrv
                              It's really easy to add video support to the theme for personal use, depending on how anal the person is it can be done in under 5 minutes.

                              It's slightly more complicated to add the video preview on this theme due to the custom layout system I made. As I've said I will add video support but I can't say when exactly.

                              SNES mini/Nes mini/Famicom mini theme developer.

                              If you'd like to support my work you can donate here: Donate

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                                Syhles @ruckage
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                                @ruckage
                                I completely understand that, I was just pointing out if it was such an important part to their experience it is as simple as adding the code.

                                On the other hand it wouldn't look as nice as you doing all of the extra artwork to accommodate the video view.

                                I'm sorry if I rubbed you the wrong way with my post.

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                                  ruckage @Syhles
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                                  @Syhles said in Cardboard Mini NES + Nes mini and Famicom mini themes:

                                  @ruckage
                                  I completely understand that, I was just pointing out if it was such an important part to their experience it is as simple as adding the code.

                                  On the other hand it wouldn't look as nice as you doing all of the extra artwork to accommodate the video view.

                                  I'm sorry if I rubbed you the wrong way with my post.

                                  Not at all, your post was helpful. I just wanted to clarify as my theme setup is quite different to most themes so adding the video preview requires changes in several files. It's not difficult as such but it's not obvious where the changes would need to made.
                                  When I do add the video view all I think I will do is replace the boxart with the video as I think that will work fine.

                                  SNES mini/Nes mini/Famicom mini theme developer.

                                  If you'd like to support my work you can donate here: Donate

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                                    Syhles @ruckage
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                                    @ruckage
                                    Yeah, I went through your themes folders the other day. Didn't check the xmls but with just images your theme is on the more complex side.

                                    I'm very impressed with all the work you've put into it.

                                    Currently there really isn't anything I'd change about it, except the same thing I've been harping about, lol.

                                    Yet again thanks for all the time and work you've put in for the community with this.

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                                    • TMNTturtlguyT
                                      TMNTturtlguy
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                                      for what its worth i love your theme without video, if it was me, i wouldn't spend the time to add it, i think the beauty of what you have created is suited for the boxart as you have it now! I know tons of people want video support on everything, but sometimes doing things the right way is more important than the popular way. That said, i fully expect that whatever you have in mind for video preview when the time comes will more than likely blow us all away and be just as beautiful as your current design.

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                                      • Danorak1981D
                                        Danorak1981
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                                        I always think simple is better-there's a lot going on in your theme but it all works together really well-I don't think it needs anything else.

                                        Had my Pi on yesterday, the more I see this theme, the more I love it.

                                        Restored SNES UK Boxart
                                        RPi Modified Case to fit PowerBlock

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                                          Jakezilla99 @Syhles
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                                          @Syhles said in Cardboard Mini NES + Nes mini and Famicom mini themes:

                                          @ruckage
                                          I think my only request isn't a system request it's more of a request for the theme.

                                          Also it isn't an immediate thing, it's something that would ideally be started when the system requests are done.

                                          I'd love to see instead of the nes system border, all of the systems have there own border (snes=snes, genesis=genesis).

                                          I'm fairly sure I've discussed this with you before earlier on in the thread though.

                                          This is exactly what I thought too. In fact I started to make some borders of a few choice systems for my own personal use, just to see how it changes the look of the overall theme.

                                          I'd gladly show what I've done but I'm new here and don't quite understand the rules. I totally get it if @ruckage doesn't want people sharing work for something he has understandably worked so hard on.

                                          Never the less the theme itself is awesome and thats the only little nitpick that i have to say about it.

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                                            Syhles @Jakezilla99
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                                            @Jakezilla99
                                            When in doubt just post a screenshot, that way instead of you distributing his theme or part of his theme you're just posting what amounts to a mock-up.

                                            These are my thoughts on the matter, not @ruckage 's or the community's.

                                            This just seems like the most tactful handling of the matter.

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