New Overlay: Q*bert

AndrewH

@UDb23 , That's great - I'll start working on that now. One or two questions, though -

I have 5:4 overlays for some of the systems you've already done - I presume you'll need to add the details for my overlays into the ini files for those systems?
For fields such as launching_image, or rom_clones, if I don't have that data should I omit the line entirely or just set the value to ""?

While I do have a github account, I'm still a bit unsure about pull requests - seems like I'd have to duplicate the repo, have a local copy on my machine, and a bunch more stuff than that, so I'll probably just zip the files up (in suitable folders, and with the ini files), and then upload them somewhere - hope that's ok.

AndrewH

@udb23 I've taken the liberty of assuming that lines for which I have no data can be left out.
Here's a zip file with the overlays sorted by folder and with info.txt files for each : https://ufile.io/c9n4m

Systems covered areas follows (all at 1280 x 1024);

1941
1942
Aero Fighters
Armed Police Batrider
Bombjack
Burger Time
Centipede
Commando
DoDonPachi
Dig Dug
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
ESP Ra.De.
Frogger
Guwange
Mercs
Mr. Do
Pacman
Time Pilot
Time Pilot '84

I know some of them cover systems that you've already done at 1920 x 1080. I'm not concerned about attribution, so if there are any conflicts when merging info.txt file contents, or whatever, that's no problem for me - I'm just happy to be able to share with the community.

meleu

Hello fellows.

@UDb23 I suggest you the creation of a contrib dir on your repo to receive this kind of contributions. ;-)

AndrewH

@meleu said in New Overlay: Q*bert:

Hello fellows.

@UDb23 I suggest you the creation of a contrib dir on your repo to receive this kind of contributions. ;-)

That would be great - I have a list that I'm working through, and I've quite a few more that I want to do.

meleu

@andrewh IMO, since you have many files, the best aproach would be you having your own repo.

Why? because @UDb23 's repo is becoming very big, with many files.
For example, if an user wants to install only the Q*bert overlay, the rpie-art tool will donwload all the files on the repo to install only one overlay.

That being said, @AndrewH , consider creating your own repo. ;-)

AndrewH

I’d prefer for them all to be in the one place, for convenience - there are already very many locations for resources and materials - I don’t want to add one more.

Plus, manual installation is possible (and well documented) for those who don’t want to use the script.

UDb23

@andrewh said in New Overlay: Q*bert:

I have 5:4 overlays for some of the systems you've already done - I presume you'll need to add the details for my overlays into the ini files for those systems?

If overlay already exists; just edit the existing info.txt file adding your overlay filename. Multiple images can be handled just separating them with a semicolon. I would suggest your overlays filenames include reference to the actual resolution. Of course I can do that renaming for you.

For fields such as launching_image, or rom_clones, if I don't have that data should I omit the line entirely or just set the value to ""?

Yes you should omit those lines entirely.

UDb23

@andrewh said in New Overlay: Q*bert:

I know some of them cover systems that you've already done at 1920 x 1080. I'm not concerned about attribution, so if there are any conflicts when merging info.txt file contents, or whatever, that's no problem for me - I'm just happy to be able to share with the community.

I can add reference in the readme file that files ending with AH were made by you.

AndrewH

@udb23 said in New Overlay: Q*bert:

@andrewh said in New Overlay: Q*bert:

I have 5:4 overlays for some of the systems you've already done - I presume you'll need to add the details for my overlays into the ini files for those systems?

If overlay already exists; just edit the existing info.txt file adding your overlay filename. Multiple images can be handled just separating them with a semicolon. I would suggest your overlays filenames include reference to the actual resolution. Of course I can do that renaming for you.

I’ve put them here : https://ufile.io/c9n4m - let me know if you have any problems with them. If you can do whatever renaming or editing necessary to fit them in, that’d be much appreciated.

For fields such as launching_image, or rom_clones, if I don't have that data should I omit the line entirely or just set the value to ""?

Yes you should omit those lines entirely.

Ok - I left them out from the info.txt files I created.

meleu

@andrewh do as you prefer, but...

I’d prefer for them all to be in the one place, for convenience

convenience is rpie-art's reason to exist.

convenience is also the reason why I suggested a separate repository. Some users have limited space on their SD card.

Plus, manual installation is possible (and well documented) for those who don’t want to use the script.

I can't see how using another repo could hinder the manual installation.

I'm saying that with a vision focused on the end user but I have no intention of continuing to argue. It's all up to you, and I'm glad my work on rpie-art is useful for the community.

Cheers! :D

UDb23

@andrewh Files downloaded. Will try to find time during the WE to check & upload.

UDb23

@meleu I agree with you.
@AndrewH It could also be the opportunity to place all 1280x1024 overlays in one dedicated Repo. Yours and those I created for that resolution. I see no reason for users using the script to download whole repo that includes images with resolutions they don't use.
It's quite easy to setup a dedicated Repo.

AndrewH

@UDb23 , @meleu - I can see sense in having separate repos for different resolutions, and I'm happy enough to go along with whatever you think is best. I'll have a go at setting one up, and come asking for help if I run into problems.

In terms of installation for users, what would you recommend? A clone of @meleu's script, an edit that allows users to select which repo, or something else?

Depending on time and a few other circumstances, I'm hoping to get around to modifying my overlays to also suit a 4:3 1600x1200 display - I have a few of those at my disposal, and if I get around to making another bartop, I'll probably use one.

AndrewH

@UDb23, @meleu : ok - repo is now set up, and (I think) ready to be added to the installation script.
I've submitted an issue with the details.

Also, sorry for the threadjack, and thanks for your patience.