[THEME] MegaMAME Theme

[Adultery]

It's done (for now). My grandmother just passed away two days ago, and my life is going to be nuts for the next couple weeks, so I wanted to finish this out and get it uploaded. I may release an update pack with new sounds, but I haven't decided yet... I kinda like the ones I use now so I didn't change them. I did have a thought about using some sounds from DK (thanks Drac!), but my mind isn't made up. If I do add or change anything, I'll release an update pack that you can unzip right to the theme's folder. I'm sure my cab will have new emus added to it, and I promise to put out the emubaks if and when that happens. You know me, I like giving back.

As always, the emulator template PSD is in there for you to make your own, as is the PSD for creating your own controller layout for both Xbox and Xbox 360 pads (of course, you can always customize them to your liking. These are just the two default layouts I included). I didn't put my finished ones in, but if anyone wants them just say the word and I'll upload them.

I haven't been able to see the AutoUpdate1.png in action since GameEx hasn't updated since I did it, but assuming that the progress bar overlays the middle it should be fine. I better give Tom a shout out for adding this customization. It really made my day! Now for the theme specs...

It's hard coded at 1680x1050. You'll have to make adjustments to the theme.ini (and possibly some image scaling for a few elements) if you prefer a different resolution. All the images are nice and crisp AFAIK. If you find one that needs trimming, I'd be happy to fix it in an update. I also put some time in on the media bar, but if new tweaks come out I've got some optimization ideas for that too. This theme uses weather and the RSS Feed scroll, but I turned popup descriptions off. Again, you'll have to adjust the theme.ini if you want to use that feature. I think that covers it. My brain is all over the place lately.

I have some sample snaps below, and I may decide to upload a YouTube video if I can figure out why FRAPS is killing GameEx. I tried not to make it too personal to my cab... I hope I succeeded!

Questions or comments? Feel free to leave 'em.

Enjoy!

UPDATED PAGES:
12.29.12

12.07.13

THEME DOWNLOAD

Download it from here! (94.5 MB)
You can also download it directly from GameEx by clicking here.

CONTROLLER IMAGES

You can download the controller images I already made to go with this theme from here. (25.5 MB)
There are 17 so far, and I am in the process of filling out the collection (I'm really only missing a handful). I'll post an update when I get them all done, or if I add more systems.

PS: I want to thank Drac, Tom, HK, and Freq for all their help in making this theme (and my rig) come together. Glad you guys got the eye out for us!

UPDATED 10/20/11:

• Added WiiWare Emubak
• Fixed theme bug where weather, date/time, and about lines 1 & 2 not showing
• Fixed the PSDs accordingly
• Included the background image to use for your own custom emubaks
• Adjusted the AutoUpdate1.png to better accommodate the GameEx progress bar
• Fixed the popup description box not showing properly when enabled (note: this is still disabled by default in the theme.ini)

UPDATED 10/24/11:

• Added controller images

[Draco1962]

I am looking forward to giving it a thorough try! From what I have seen it looks pretty sweet and I know you put a lot of thought into it.

[Krakerman]

Sorry to hear about your grandma.

I too can't wait to give your theme a run as it looks amazing as I'm sure it will be.

[Adultery]

Thanks you guys. It sux but she had it rough near the end. I should have dedicated this to her.

I forgot to give props to Draco for his awesome icon packs and his friendship and constant motivation. Without you upping the bar all the time I wouldn't have to try so damn hard to stay relevant! Lol!

[simbamame]

Sorry to hear about your loss are thoughts r with you bro.

I too am looking forward to running this theme it looks awesome, so thanks

Edit: i installed your theme and it works fine on my cab res of 1280x768 and can confirm the blue updating bar works perfectly. just love the little bleeps when you select, nice touch, all in an awesome theme.

[starbuck]

As always you are in our prayers. Am downloading the theme now. Looks great

[Draco1962]

Thanks you guys. It sux but she had it rough near the end. I should have dedicated this to her.

I forgot to give props to Draco for his awesome icon packs and his friendship and constant motivation. Without you upping the bar all the time I wouldn't have to try so damn hard to stay relevant! Lol!

Anytime, brah! You underestimate your talents, sir! Likewise on the motivation and critiques! It is always great to have someone to bounce ideas off of. I look forward to us getting together on a theme collaboration at some point as I think we would rock it!

I am sorry for your loss and you know where to find me if you need to talk. Been there too many times and have the faded T-shirt as proof.

[hansolo77]

Looks awesome Adultery! I too look forward to trying it out; and wish you my condolences as well.

[Adultery]

You guys are too much! That's why I like it here. Thanks for the kind words everyone, and I hope you enjoy my "labor of love" as much as I enjoyed making it. I customized every element I could think of, but I really kinda rushed it out at the end without doing the proper testing. So my apologies in advance if I need to put out an update. I've added some more snaps to the initial post as well, because the few I put up really didn't scratch the surface (especially with the emulator baks).

Thanks again everyone!

[Adultery]

I knew I shoulda waited... LOL!

I found out Dolphin 3.0 supports WADs so I've been adding some WiiWare games to my rig:

[simbamame]

This is so sweet im giving it a +2 lol

Q]. is it possible to keep the weather on at the bottom mine disappears after a few seconds? Just a thought.

[Adultery]

It shouldn't, mine is always on...

Edit: I just looked at my snaps and you're right. Why would it do that? I'll take a look and update the theme.ini when I figure it out.

Edit 2: Is this a topmost problem? Can someone test?

Edit #3: Guess it's because of the Foreground_Topmost setting. I'll post about it and see if we can get that fixed.

[simbamame]

Hi bro,

Seems maybe ive found another problem, when pop up descriptions is on it only shows the 1st few words, yet in other themes you get lines and lines of info, could you look into that as well?.

Ian

[Adultery]

That's simple. I'll up an ini for you to use. It's because of the positioning in the theme itself.

Find and replace this line in the theme.ini:

Description=4,634,935,302

Save it and you should be golden.

[Draco1962]

You are correct - Foreground Top-Most will overlay the Weather Icon. To be honest, I would like to see it's position selectable (over or under foreground image) to allow for more options in creating themes.

[Adultery]

Personally I don't see any advantage to having it anywhere besides the top layer. It's not like selector bars and videos. But who am I to say that.

[Draco1962]

I like it in both places depending on the theme and the effect I am trying to create. I would like to see the location (above foreground top-most or below) selectable. Same goes for some of the other elements like the Menu Bar.

[simbamame]

That's simple. I'll up an ini for you to use. It's because of the positioning in the theme itself.

Find and replace this line in the theme.ini:

Description=4,634,935,302

Save it and you should be golden.

sweet, all sorted now

Ian

[AlphaUMi]

I went here and found 2 news, a good one and a sad one.

Your theme is amazing, going to download and install it!

But... sorry for your grandma. Accept my condolences, Adultery.

Alpha.

[Adultery]

I noticed a couple flaws. In my rush to get this theme out I missed a couple emubaks. I'll be putting out an update shortly. Thanks for your patience everyone!

And thanks Alpha.

[T-Jay]

Firstly condolences to you regarding you grandmother Adultery .

Secondly, regarding this theme, how do you add a custom controller layout come up for an emualtor before the game pops up?

As if this can be done, I can make my cab idiot friendly then!!! (assuming that my friends can read... )

I know from previous experience how hard it is right now, I know full well this is going to sound a bit condensending on a forum, nut it is meant with real feeling, celerate her life and your memories of her, not comisorate (spelling of that is shit I know!) her passing. That way it should make it a little easier for you and others around you.

Hope that comes accross alright...

Regards

[Adultery]

I use the controls layout as one static image for each system. If you point to your PNG in the Controls path for that emulator then it displays the same way the CP comes up before each MAME game.

[T-Jay]

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Sorry, the cat sat on the keyboard, she also does this when I an playing on the cab, GRRRRR!!!

Now, I have to admit....that is clever!!!

The pngs...not the cat

She is costing me in cat trearts as I have a stool for the cab, she sits on itm, so the only way to get her off is feed her munchies.

I have a feline as a coin mech

[T-Jay]

Ah...

This ain't a bug in the theme, but with the PSD's, is it possible you could add the fonts you used, as I don't have them, and there might be a possibility some others don't either...

[Adultery]

Ahh oops! Sorry! Lol!

You mean for the control panel psd right?