New Comic Book Theme!

meleu · 16 Jul 2017, 15:33

can you also add this theme

Yep

There is also a dark variant on different branch

Every theme in esthemes scriptmodule must be the master branch on its own repo. Then, the dark theme can't be installed via RetroPie-Setup.

Hex · 16 Jul 2017, 17:37

@meleu I thought so. The syntax is "author repo" isnt it.

Ranma · 16 Jul 2017, 18:00

Just wanted to say thanks so much for this theme. Absolutely amazing work, and even nicer with the boot up video. Awesome!

Is there anywhere I can download those nice launch images from earlier in the thread, just to add an extra layer of finish to my Pi? They look fantastic.

TMNTturtlguy · 16 Jul 2017, 18:21

@ranma Thanks! The launch images are not completed yet, I have been swamped with work and kids and just haven't had time to commit them. I hope to work on them in the next week and have them all posted with download links. Thanks

Ranma · 16 Jul 2017, 18:48

Oh, please don't think I'm applying pressure! I know you guys do this for the love!

On that note, is there somewhere I can donate a pint of your favourite beverage to you?

pjft · 16 Jul 2017, 19:23

@tmntturtlguy well, being swamped with kids is a sure recipe to get in trouble at home. :)

Take your time. Hope you're doing great and have a great week!

TMNTturtlguy · 16 Jul 2017, 19:47

@ranma No pressure at all, i need to set deadlines in my life or nothing will get done. It is my goal to get working on them, but we will see how life goes this week!

As for donations, thanks for asking....I guess i always have just done this for fun and never expect anything in return. There are a ton of people in the community that do so much more work than I do, and it is my pleasure to share my work in return.

Since it is so hot out today and you were kind enough to ask, I have created a link to my paypal in my profile. I don't want to create a link in my signature or advertise this as I am not looking for donations or payments, I get enjoyment out of creating and sharing and all the kind words. Feel free to visit my profile, but I do not expect, request, or ask in anyway for anything. Thank you for your extreme kindness!

TMNTturtlguy · 16 Jul 2017, 19:51

@pjft How have you been good sir? How are your kids and family? Hope all is well.

We just had a 3rd birthday party for my 3 year old yesterday and all our extended family just left! It was a whirlwind of excitement. Add that to the travel and the big projects we have underway for work and as you say is can be a sure recipe for trouble! The good news is that I keep my priorities in check, and unfortunately that means my arcade/retropie projects need to take a back seat, I am hoping that fall will bring a slower period at work, but fall is still a few months away!

I hope you are having a great weekend as well. Your continued work on ES is second to none, i am not sure how you do it! Have a great Sunday evening.

Ranma · 16 Jul 2017, 20:23

@tmntturtlguy said in New Comic Book Theme!:

@ranma No pressure at all, i need to set deadlines in my life or nothing will get done. It is my goal to get working on them, but we will see how life goes this week!

As for donations, thanks for asking....I guess i always have just done this for fun and never expect anything in return. There are a ton of people in the community that do so much more work than I do, and it is my pleasure to share my work in return.

Since it is so hot out today and you were kind enough to ask, I have created a link to my paypal in my profile. I don't want to create a link in my signature or advertise this as I am not looking for donations or payments, I get enjoyment out of creating and sharing and all the kind words. Feel free to visit my profile, but I do not expect, request, or ask in anyway for anything. Thank you for your extreme kindness!

Well, my Retropie is now popping out of the screen thanks to you. This is the nicest and most complete theme I've used. It's got to be worth a cold one!

Thanks again. :)

TMNTturtlguy · 16 Jul 2017, 20:29

@ranma Thank you so much! Really appreciate it, Enjoy, and i will do the same!

meleu · 16 Jul 2017, 20:30

@tmntturtlguy said in New Comic Book Theme!:

I hope to work on them [launching images] in the next week and have them all posted with download links.

Please, consider putting them on a github repo and we'll be able to install them via rpie-art. ;-)

TMNTturtlguy · 16 Jul 2017, 20:33

@meleu Yes sir, that is the plan, i will put them all up on their own repo. Thanks!

meleu · 17 Jul 2017, 00:05

@meleu said in New Comic Book Theme!:

@hurricanefan said in New Comic Book Theme!:

Is this something that is required or can it be deleted from the installation?

Can be deleted.

Hey guys, I think I rushed out in this answer... :(

The .git dir stores info about git commits. With repo with many images (as ES theme repos are) that dir can have dozens of MB. I thought it could be deleted because those files do nothing with EmulationStation itself. But if you delete them you will be unable to update the theme through RetroPie-Setup (wich uses the git protocol to manage versions).

@HurricaneFan if you already deleted it, please uninstall and reinstall the theme again to fix it.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

TMNTturtlguy · 17 Jul 2017, 04:48

For anyone using the All-Games feature, I realized the system logo was missing the drop shadow while I was working on the launching screens. I have updated the logo for all systems, just update from the ES Themes menu and the new logo should be there for you.

TMNTturtlguy · 17 Jul 2017, 05:41

As promised, I have finally started some launching screens. I have my templates down now, but this will still take me a lot of time! I am working my way through the 16:9 screens and then will make 4:3 screens. I am creating 2 screens, Basic and Comic Rip. Thanks again to @Panther7 for the great inspiration and use of @meleu script.

VGMonkey · 17 Jul 2017, 07:48

Wow, how is it even possible to keep improving the theme?

thank you so much, keep up the amazing work.

MrJordaaany · 17 Jul 2017, 07:51

@tmntturtlguy goddam awesome man

pjft · 17 Jul 2017, 10:33

@tmntturtlguy I've been doing well - somewhat busy, both at home and at work. Especially as I'm closing out quite a few things here at work, and starting to work out all the logistics for the move which will take place end of August/early September, which means taking care of houses, schools, work-related things, etc. somewhat time consuming, but overall can't complain. :)

I hope I'll have the chance to pick up the meatier work on the Collections these coming weeks.

Happy birthday to your little one then - hope you had a great time, and that she had a blast as well! It's always fun, though exhausting I can imagine :)

Have a great week.

AndersHP · 17 Jul 2017, 10:44

@zigurana I hope the Kids/Kiosk mode gets integrated into ES. Is this not in the cards at all?

TMNTturtlguy · 18 Jul 2017, 03:57

@ruckage @meleu and all other Neo Geo fans - I am thinking about switching out the comic rip image for the Neo Geo system. Currently I have G. Mantle or Mr. Neo or Mr. G - lots of names for him.....he was the very first/original mascot for the system, he was later replaced as you all know by Terry Bogard. I am thinking of switching to Terry because he just is more recognizable. I was going for nostalgia at first, but i am not sure what the correct answer is? Thoughts?