[DEVELOPMENT] Customizable Cataclysm Launcher

[Allstar .ιllιlı.]

(Last updated: 11/02/2011) - No longer in development

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Hello again

I'm going to re-release my old extended launcher due to the fact that I'm just getting too many replies asking to re-upload my old (and not so functional) launcher.

This time I'm going to put some more effort in it. Starting from scratch.

This thread is meant to keep you updated on the development; and I'm always open for suggestions should you have any.

Since Cataclysm has already been released I've updated the launcher with new graphics as you can see in the screenshot.

Here is a screenshot of the original Launcher.exe


And a screenshot of my GUI


THE IDEA
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To create a launcher that can easily be configured for those with minimum knowledge of programming while still allowing more advanced programmers to customize the launcher to fit their needs.

SOME FEATURES
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* An almost exact clone of the original cataclysm launcher with animated buttons (ooh! shiny!)
* Set different realms
* Allows you to download custom content from any file server (HTTP download)
* Set various stages (setup, available, playable)
* Custom coded controls

* And all of that will be open-source!

If you have any suggestions, feel free to discuss them here with me.

CURRENT STATUS
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* I've already released my GUI which is an almost exact clone of the original launcher and which I will be using to further develop this project
* Added the download graphics for all three stages (setup,available and playable)

(07/02/2011)

* Moved the custom controls to a separate solution and compiled as a dll
* Added the download code and logic
(08/02/2011)

* Added download logic for multiple files and shows you the current file and progress

* Added the possibility to choose your bar colour just as in the original launcher (red,yellow or green)

* Added the alternative window where you can add your controls (in this case the debug log)

(09/02/2011)

* Added the possibility to switch realms, showing a realmlist

* You can now add and remove unlimited realms

(10/02/2011)

* You can now view your installed addons

(11/02/2011)

CURRENT BUGS
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None!

~Allstar .ιllιlı.

[Proxes]

Epic man epic.

[Allstar .ιllιlı.]

Updated today (09/02/2011)

[TitanRain]

Oh! Very good job Allstar !!!!

[Allstar .ιllιlı.]

Another day, another update (10/02/2011)

[Ballwinkle]

does it update itself with the blizz patchserver?

[Allstar .ιllιlı.]

does it update itself with the blizz patchserver?

No, it only updates the custom content needed for a private server.

[Endbringer]

any private server?

[_Hkarta]

Now thats what a custom launcher should look like.
Ps.: Really like your progress control.

[Allstar .ιllιlı.]

Yet another update! (11/02/2011)

[Endbringer]

MPQs aren't addons, they are patches :P

[interlanden]

So with this thing i could create a Launcher for my Private server, and it updates the Files needed for the Private Server, Like outgame addons and things??

[Allstar .ιllιlı.]

So with this thing i could create a Launcher for my Private server, and it updates the Files needed for the Private Server, Like outgame addons and things??

Exactly. Development will be a bit slower from now on because, sadly enough, my vacation is over.

[2dgreengiant]

Source and release plz.

[Ballwinkle]

Any idea when it will be released?