2014-06-13, 14:45
Hi,
I have been trying to set up advanced launcher to work with my Windows games. I have used the Dharma guide to do so. I have set up a new launcher using the File Launcher option, I can successfully scan and scrape my games folders - that part is working beautifully.
On the Dharma guide, the footnote for Windows games states:
↑ If you want to add Windows-Games just choose any application, it does not matter what you select, the launcher will always launch the shortcut which is placed in the directory.
So I have pointed the executable file at some random .exe in my program files but when I try to launch any game, it is just loading the application that I set as the executable file.
I am guessing you might need my launchers.xml details:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="true"?>
-<advanced_launcher version="1.0">
-<categories>
-<category>
<id>default</id>
<name>Default</name>
<thumb/>
<fanart/>
<genre/>
<description/>
<finished>false</finished>
</category>
-<category>
<id>a0167f975600192ad14cdc6d2ffd9df0</id>
<name>Games</name>
<thumb/>
<fanart/>
<genre/>
<description/>
<finished>false</finished>
</category>
</categories>
-<launchers>
-<launcher>
<id>377d50188235618555f193792a7712e1</id>
<name>PC</name>
<category>a0167f975600192ad14cdc6d2ffd9df0</category>
<application>D:\Program Files (x86)\Collectorz.com\Movie Collector\MovieCollector.exe</application>
<args>%rom%</args>
<rompath>D:\Games\Shortcuts\</rompath>
<thumbpath>D:\Games\thumbnails\</thumbpath>
<fanartpath>D:\Games\fanart\</fanartpath>
<trailerpath/>
<custompath/>
<romext>lnk|url</romext>
<platform>IBM PC Compatible</platform>
<thumb/>
<fanart/>
<genre/>
<release/>
<publisher/>
<launcherplot/>
<finished>false</finished>
<minimize>false</minimize>
<lnk>true</lnk>
-<roms>
-<rom>
<id>462e98422b746f9e20a6c471d3c387b9</id>
<name>Assassin's Creed</name>
<filename>D:\Games\Shortcuts\Assassin's Creed.url</filename>
<thumb>D:\Games\thumbnails\Assassin's Creed.JPG</thumb>
<fanart>D:\Games\fanart\Assassin's Creed.JPG</fanart>
<trailer/>
<custom/>
<genre>Action / Adventure / Sandbox</genre>
<release>2007</release>
<publisher>Ubisoft Montreal</publisher>
<gameplot>The game centers on the use of a machine named the "Animus", which allows the viewing of the protagonist's genetic memories of his ancestors.Through this plot device, details emerge of a struggle between two factions, the Knights Templar and the Assassins (Hashshashin), over an artifact known as a "Piece of Eden" and the game primarily takes place during the Third Crusade in the Holy Land in 1191.</gameplot>
<finished>false</finished>
<altapp/>
<altarg/>
</rom>
-<rom>
<id>ebae296f679de9a13b1b05971bf2d518</id>
<name>Batman: Arkham Origins</name>
<filename>D:\Games\Shortcuts\Batman Arkham Origins.url</filename>
<thumb>D:\Games\thumbnails\Batman Arkham Origins.JPG</thumb>
<fanart>D:\Games\fanart\Batman Arkham Origins.JPG</fanart>
<trailer/>
<custom/>
<genre>Action</genre>
<release>2013</release>
<publisher>WB Games Montreal</publisher>
<gameplot>Developed by WB Games Montreal, Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, the first two critically acclaimed games of the franchise. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City's most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young and unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, players will meet many important characters for the first time and forge key relationships.</gameplot>
<finished>false</finished>
<altapp/>
<altarg/>
</rom>
I have the Games folder, then the PC folder
Please help
Thanks.
I have been trying to set up advanced launcher to work with my Windows games. I have used the Dharma guide to do so. I have set up a new launcher using the File Launcher option, I can successfully scan and scrape my games folders - that part is working beautifully.
On the Dharma guide, the footnote for Windows games states:
↑ If you want to add Windows-Games just choose any application, it does not matter what you select, the launcher will always launch the shortcut which is placed in the directory.
So I have pointed the executable file at some random .exe in my program files but when I try to launch any game, it is just loading the application that I set as the executable file.
I am guessing you might need my launchers.xml details:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="true"?>
-<advanced_launcher version="1.0">
-<categories>
-<category>
<id>default</id>
<name>Default</name>
<thumb/>
<fanart/>
<genre/>
<description/>
<finished>false</finished>
</category>
-<category>
<id>a0167f975600192ad14cdc6d2ffd9df0</id>
<name>Games</name>
<thumb/>
<fanart/>
<genre/>
<description/>
<finished>false</finished>
</category>
</categories>
-<launchers>
-<launcher>
<id>377d50188235618555f193792a7712e1</id>
<name>PC</name>
<category>a0167f975600192ad14cdc6d2ffd9df0</category>
<application>D:\Program Files (x86)\Collectorz.com\Movie Collector\MovieCollector.exe</application>
<args>%rom%</args>
<rompath>D:\Games\Shortcuts\</rompath>
<thumbpath>D:\Games\thumbnails\</thumbpath>
<fanartpath>D:\Games\fanart\</fanartpath>
<trailerpath/>
<custompath/>
<romext>lnk|url</romext>
<platform>IBM PC Compatible</platform>
<thumb/>
<fanart/>
<genre/>
<release/>
<publisher/>
<launcherplot/>
<finished>false</finished>
<minimize>false</minimize>
<lnk>true</lnk>
-<roms>
-<rom>
<id>462e98422b746f9e20a6c471d3c387b9</id>
<name>Assassin's Creed</name>
<filename>D:\Games\Shortcuts\Assassin's Creed.url</filename>
<thumb>D:\Games\thumbnails\Assassin's Creed.JPG</thumb>
<fanart>D:\Games\fanart\Assassin's Creed.JPG</fanart>
<trailer/>
<custom/>
<genre>Action / Adventure / Sandbox</genre>
<release>2007</release>
<publisher>Ubisoft Montreal</publisher>
<gameplot>The game centers on the use of a machine named the "Animus", which allows the viewing of the protagonist's genetic memories of his ancestors.Through this plot device, details emerge of a struggle between two factions, the Knights Templar and the Assassins (Hashshashin), over an artifact known as a "Piece of Eden" and the game primarily takes place during the Third Crusade in the Holy Land in 1191.</gameplot>
<finished>false</finished>
<altapp/>
<altarg/>
</rom>
-<rom>
<id>ebae296f679de9a13b1b05971bf2d518</id>
<name>Batman: Arkham Origins</name>
<filename>D:\Games\Shortcuts\Batman Arkham Origins.url</filename>
<thumb>D:\Games\thumbnails\Batman Arkham Origins.JPG</thumb>
<fanart>D:\Games\fanart\Batman Arkham Origins.JPG</fanart>
<trailer/>
<custom/>
<genre>Action</genre>
<release>2013</release>
<publisher>WB Games Montreal</publisher>
<gameplot>Developed by WB Games Montreal, Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, the first two critically acclaimed games of the franchise. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City's most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young and unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, players will meet many important characters for the first time and forge key relationships.</gameplot>
<finished>false</finished>
<altapp/>
<altarg/>
</rom>
I have the Games folder, then the PC folder
Please help
Thanks.