[Release] DreamSickle Launcher v1.0

[Jeffijoe]

Hey all Ragezoners!

I have just finished v1.0 on my DreamSickle Cabal Launcher. Could you please read the whole thread? :D

Btw, please try and press the "About..." button in the left cornor at the bottom. Its really cool :D

Please comment. I wanna know what you think about it :D

###REQUIREMENTS###

.NET Framework 3.5 (I will make a guide on how to install it proberbly)
Something called a Brain. Have you heard of it? :P

###FEATURES###

Start CabalMain.exe with Breaklee command.
Buttons for all the stuff you need.
WebBrowser.
Error handler.

###Buttons###

Register
Site
Forum
Donate
Vote
Server features
Rankings

###Error Handler###

If it cant find the DreamSickleSettings.ini, it will tell you, and shut down the program.
If it cant find the dll's, it will tell you that too, and shut down the program.
If you remove the DreamSickleSettings.ini when you're already in the program, and you press something like register, it will tell you its missing, and shut down the program.
If it cant find CabalMain.exe, it will tell you.

###Setting up the DreamSickleSettings.ini###

Open the DreamSickleSettings.ini
Edit the values. (If you dont know what the values are, then I really feel like calling you dumb.)
Press CTRL+S (To save it.)

###Download's###

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. (You need 3.5, but dont download 3.5 yet. Follow my guide. It will be underneath this. NOTE: If you already have .NET Framework 3.5 WORKING; you dont need to follow my guide.
DreamSickle Launcher v1.0
.NET Cleanup Tool (For my .NEt Setup Guide)NOTE: If you already have .NET Framework 3.5 WORKING, you dont need to follow my guide.

###.NET Framework Setup Guide, for you guys who have trouble with it!###

Okay, I have had LOADS of problems with the .NET Framework, and I found a solution for it.
First, you need to uninstall .NET Framework (All versions). If you can remove it via Add/Remove programs, lucky for you. If it giuve you a creepy error when you're trying to uninstall it, use the .NET Cleanup Tool (Thanks to Aaron Stebner for this usefull tool, and thanks to me for mirroring it. Its kinda hard to find ya know :P)
Extract it somewhere, (I dont remember is it saves logs..) Run it, and press yes. Then select .NET Framework - All Versions, and clean up. It should clean it up. when you're done, download the .NET Framework 2.0 from the link in the Download's, and install it.
When its done, reboot your PC, (It would be a good idea if you did that.) and go to Microsoft Update. (Google it...) If you're too lazy to search for Microsoft Update, then press Here, I will search t for you. Remember what I do now! That should be it. (Since Microsoft are so selfish nO__Obs, they wont let us go to Microsoft Update with Firefox..
It will download all the updates, service packs, AAAAALL the way up to .NET Framework 3.5. Wasnt that cool? :D

###What will be in DreamSickle v2.0 Launcher:###

Update Function
Another layout
Another way to open the links. Just need to make one :P
Skin Selector
Maybe more, I dont know yet.
Anti-Cheat. Might be able to make something that terminates Cheat Engine.

###Credits###

Jeffijoe / Mr. Anybody - Main Coder, Designer.
Nanoman - Some codes, and thanks to his source. I learned alot from it.
Chumpywumpy - Being so supportive, and he gave me alot of exambles :D

###Screenies###



I know the design sux, but Im not pro in design. Send me a background, and I might consider using it in my v2.0 :D

[MentaL]

[AxeL125]

So good dude . Awesome good luck on your new job ;) =)

[Jeffijoe]

Thanks :D

Coding in VB.NET is fun :)

[cypher]

screenshots

[Jeffijoe]

Sure, hold on

[cypher]

i don`t like the component`s but hey i see you worked a lot on it and i`ll give you a 10/10 , not your fault if the component can`t act better

Great Job!

[Jeffijoe]

Thanks. It means alot when it is coming from you, cypher :)

Component? Buttons and such? :D

And hey, there is a reason why we invented "Versions" ;) Offcourse I will be upgrading it, just tell me alittle more detailed suggestion, and I will look at it :P

And yeah, you can ask Chumpy on how much I worked on it. He have supported me alot, and he knows when I started creating it :P

[Cath22]

jeff two thumbs up to you.

[mmoobb]

Since its a pretty good launcher and your first I'l give you 10/10 ... but I got some suggestions for you maybe future updates ;-) ...

1. Auto Update function ( but I see its already in the list :P )
2. Less buttons * They are just too many and useless.
3. Maybe more secure * MD5 check for example and many more
4. A better design
5. Create a way to configure the launcher from the server directly (Links, buttons etc)
6. Find a way to don't use any "config.ini" (Anyway, this will not be possible if you want to release the launcher because you will have to set the server IP somewhere ;-) )
7. Encrypt the ini file

[Jeffijoe]

jeff two thumbs up to you.

Thanks Cath :D

Since its a pretty good launcher and your first I'l give you 10/10 ... but I got some suggestions for you maybe future updates ;-) ...

1. Auto Update function ( but I see its already in the list :P )
2. Less buttons * They are just too many and useless.
3. Maybe more secure * MD5 check for example and many more
4. A better design
5. Create a way to configure the launcher from the server directly (Links, buttons etc)
6. Find a way to don't use any "config.ini" (Anyway, this will not be possible if you want to release the launcher because you will have to set the server IP somewhere ;-) )
7. Encrypt the ini file

Thanks :D

Less buttons, got it! Tell me which ones you think that should be there :D
MD5 Check, I will look at it.
A Better Design, I know. Give me a cool background and some buttons, and I will consider using it in my next version :P
I know the config.ini's suck, but there wont be any other way, that people will be able to edit the values, links, buttons, and so on, and thats the problem.
Encrypt the .ini, If I did that, it would be VERY STUPID, because then, ppl cant edit it, and it would be NO use at all :P

But thanks for the suggestions :D

I will make some more flashy design next time, with a cool flashy text that says Cabal, which I will make myself, offcourse. It is always important to know designing, when you

[Jurgen1994]

nice :D


Grtzzz

[Jeffijoe]

nice :D


Grtzzz

Thanks. :)

I began making the launcher as soon as I got VS08, and I only knew how to make MsgBoxes :P

[Jeffijoe]

Thanx VE. I know you're like a King of PS, so thanks :D

Maybe you will be the one making the next background for the next version? :P

[mmoobb]

Less buttons, got it! Tell me which ones you think that should be there :D
MD5 Check, I will look at it.
A Better Design, I know. Give me a cool background and some buttons, and I will consider using it in my next version :P
I know the config.ini's suck, but there wont be any other way, that people will be able to edit the values, links, buttons, and so on, and thats the problem.
Encrypt the .ini, If I did that, it would be VERY STUPID, because then, ppl cant edit it, and it would be NO use at all :P

But thanks for the suggestions :D

Well If you really want an example I will give you a screen from our launcher (At the end) but I don't want to copy it ... its just to inspire from it ;-) ... and I really suggest you .png images format but I see "VisualEvolution" was faster then me

Some of our launcher featrues that you can use in your launcher are :

1. Auto Update
2. MD5 check for Updater.exe / CabalMain.exe (If they are not right or they don't exist it will auto redownload the files and not give any errors at all)
3. 2x Webs for notices
4. Change all the buttons and webpages links from the server side (Don't have to update the launcher just to change the links etc)
5. Anti cheat (With auto ban function when cheat detected)
6. Don't use any ini file
7. Use .net framework 2.0 NOT 3.5
8. Error handler

And much more ... but I guess its useless to write them all

About the buttons I guess It's better to leave just the really needed 1 like Website / Register / Start and Exit ... The others are just useless because you can see all that staff on the site too.

If you want to release a ini file with encryption is very easy ... you can do another application that will be released with your launcher where the users will enter all the settings wanted and the application will generate an encrypted INI file that can be used with your launcher ... this is just an idea anyway.

If you want more suggestions or you need any help with codeing please send me a PM with your MSN and I'l be happy to help you.
~ but please don't ask for the S.Code

[Jeffijoe]

Well If you really want an example I will give you a screen from our launcher (At the end) but I don't want to copy it ... its just to inspire from it ;-) ... and I really suggest you .png images format but I see "VisualEvolution" was faster then me

Some of our launcher featrues that you can use in your launcher are :

1. Auto Update
2. MD5 check for Updater.exe / CabalMain.exe (If they are not right or they don't exist it will auto redownload the files and not give any errors at all)
3. 2x Webs for notices
4. Change all the buttons and webpages links from the server side (Don't have to update the launcher just to change the links etc)
5. Anti cheat (With auto ban function when cheat detected)
6. Don't use any ini file
7. Use .net framework 2.0 NOT 3.5
8. Error handler

And much more ... but I guess its useless to write them all

About the buttons I guess It's better to leave just the really needed 1 like Website / Register / Start and Exit ... The others are just useless because you can see all that staff on the site too.

If you want to release a ini file with encryption is very easy ... you can do another application that will be released with your launcher where the users will enter all the settings wanted and the application will generate an encrypted INI file that can be used with your launcher ... this is just an idea anyway.

If you want more suggestions or you need any help with codeing please send me a PM with your MSN and I'l be happy to help you.
~ but please don't ask for the S.Code

Dang that launcher of yours is awesome! Dont worry. I wont ask for the source code. I only use them for learning purposes. Without Nano's source, I would have been lost :P

I sendt you a PM with my MSN. You could also just have looked at my contact page

Bump! I started making v2.0. mmoobb is helping me. Dude, you gotta get back on MSN again :P

[chumpywumpy]

Please wait longer before bumping. The forum rule is 2 weeks before a bump is allowed but personally i would accept a bump if the topic has gone off the first page and the problem is not solved or there is a new announcement.

[Jeffijoe]

Please wait longer before bumping. The forum rule is 2 weeks before a bump is allowed but personally i would accept a bump if the topic has gone off the first page and the problem is not solved or there is a new announcement.

Haha, yeeah. But after what I read, (some time ago) the bumping rule was 24 hours ;)

And I had an announcement. I started making V2.0 :P

[chumpywumpy]

Well my rules are if it's off the 1st page and it's a support request then then a bump is ok but not before (i might still be testing). If it is a release topic and you have an announcement it is ok.

If you double post and i have to merge them then you made work for me :/

Now get back to your code before i infract you mate :P

[Jeffijoe]

Well my rules are if it's off the 1st page and it's a support request then then a bump is ok but not before (i might still be testing). If it is a release topic and you have an announcement it is ok.

If you double post and i have to merge them then you made work for me :/

Now get back to your code before i infract you mate :P

Lol, the moment you get on MSN, ima slap you one pal, count on that :D

IM CODING, IM CODING, plz, dont eat me! xD

Ontopic: I wont continue, before the update system is on its place. I could just steal nano's source (And he has nothing against that) but I wont be able to call it my own. I look at the codes, but I dont leak it completely. ^^

[cypher]

Maybe you should stay ontopic too!

[Jeffijoe]

Maybe you should stay ontopic too!

Lol, I wish I said that :P

Hey, VisualEvolution, I know not to rush with an artist, but damn, I need a baclground for my next version :D

[quenio]

where can I get the link posted by the launcher to download jeffijoe?

[cypher]

Jeffijoe: You use delphi right? If so add me to your friend list and i`ll send you a pm with my msn, i can help you with some cool components for your launcher!

Cheers.

[En3rgik]

Project Please

[mauka]

Jeffijoe: You use delphi right?

i dont think so