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Nope I misunderstood what the update was for. I can't really test until I figure out an issue I'm having. Sorry for that.

Wth? Lol! That could be good for my strategy guide collection...

I tried but you lost me at 'groups'. It doesn't have to be that complicated. The artwork method just seems easier to program since gameex can do all that natively already... Just add the call to that field. I still worry about share problems though. Still could see it working. You'd just really have to be committed to the theme you're using! Man it seems like alot of work for the designer though.

Well after reading everything it got me thinking... Couldn't you just add another artwork path that points to a folder of images for each game specifically to load up as backgrounds with the 2nd layer (_FOREGROUND) and load an image to display as the background for each game's rom name? That shouldn't be too hard as it really only adds one field in advanced emu setup (as long as theme elements aren't changed)... Like the controls image it could have a static image too for systems you don't have game screens for? The thing it's though they would need to be consistent with lists and stuff, so this is pretty theme dependent and would be tough to share.

I thought it did this already? /me confused

To each their own.

I still think this feature is way more work than reward, but to each their own. It makes for a while bunch of extra code and takes away loading speed/performance. /end my 2c

Unless you set each game up as it's own emulator and then group them this is not possible. This method will require a lot of work for you though.

The new manual feature was in 12.11 so it works already. This was a bug fix that it's stuck on. Probably just mislabeled the build number in the new version and the server is reporting 12.12 so it's getting confused.

If youre gonna run mame on it like that you should use GameExtender to display snaps on the 2nd monitor (I use it to display marquees on mine). Would look cool for sure! Thats pretty awesome for sure! Does the DMD work and if so where did you get it from? I want one and have been unable to find one.

Andy is awesome like that. Don't worry about the curve, lots of people to help with that. The reward is completely worth it.

Is there a pci express slot on your board? Ultimarc has a fantastic card for arcade monitors.

It'll give me time to deploy my update screen. I say take your time Tom!

Your hdd will not be sufficient if you plan on a full set and CHDs. Just off the top of my head. Newer games will need a better processor, and what type of video card will you be using?

Thanks Freq!

It should be on 12.12 though which is why its looping.

I was actually using the offline installer when I posted this hoping it would fix my random crashes and sound issues. It didn't by the way.

I'm getting stuck in an update loop, the link says it's 12.12 but it's downloading 12.11 from the website. The auto update immediately falls back to GameEx.

/me pumped! Thanks Tom!!

Also awesome! Been busy have we? Thank you Tom!

None of the games that are non Type-X in the loader use these files (beatmania and Otomedius come to mind, but there are others too)

My prayers have been answered! Thanks a million Tom!

You can change the joystick type in xpadder from 4-way, 8-way, etc. if it's set to 4-way change it to 8-way and see if it makes any difference.

Try a reboot and see if it helps, I've seen this behavior before.

+1 on this!