Attract-Mode Support Forum

Attract-Mode Support => Themes => Topic started by: mahuti on January 15, 2017, 01:13:54 AM

Title: OlRoom 4x3 Themes (now working in other sizes too)
Post by: mahuti on January 15, 2017, 01:13:54 AM
This wasn't originally my theme. This is based off of OlRoom theme found here:
http://forum.attractmode.org/index.php?topic=926.15
Please give them the credit for the original. Apologies to the original creators for the liberties I've taken with their work. OlRoom was done very well, but it doesn't work for my setup, so I had to create my own versions. Since my themes are 4:3 (though work in multiple sizes) and use slightly different code I decided to create my own thread.

Features:



These themes all assume the use of Hyperspin & Emumovies assets for videosnaps, flyers, etc. I'll note what is required in the description of each one.

If you need the PSD (Photoshop) file, you can download it here (https://mega.nz/#!74VS2Y5A!XC4917LrkT47j3nLL_lMBrOwNtfVNNisvjDNi72fysc). It's fairly large (200+mb), but well organized: 


UPDATE ---------------------

You can download the individual themes elsewhere in this thread, but I've made a unified layout so you only need one theme folder to handle multiple emulators. It displays:

Atari 2600
Intellivision
Nintendo NES
Nintendo SNES
Nintendo 64
Sega Genesis
Sony Playstation
ScummVM
Generic PC
Generic TV

If you want any other system added to this theme please let me know.

Usage Instructions:
There are 2 methods:

a. Name your lists like the above and it will change styles automatically when switching between supported emulators.
I was unable to find a dynamic method within AttractMode to change the style based on the emulator (the variables were only for display, not for evaluation) so it changes based on list name.

b. If you don't want to use specific list names, duplicate the layout (name it whatever you want) and set the "Selected System" option to the specific style you want.


https://github.com/mahuti/TeenRoom
Title: OlRoom NES 4x3
Post by: mahuti on January 15, 2017, 01:15:15 AM
OlRoom NES 4x3 (works on other sizes too)
Title: OlRoom Atari 4x3
Post by: mahuti on January 15, 2017, 01:17:31 AM
OlRoom Atari 2600 4x3
Title: OlRoom Genesis 4x3
Post by: mahuti on January 15, 2017, 01:18:54 AM
OlRoom Genesis 4x3

Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: netbeui on January 16, 2017, 10:40:11 PM
Hi mahuti, thanks for sharing these awesome themes! If you have an SNES version please add it to this thread  ;)
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on January 17, 2017, 08:02:24 AM
It's coming, as will be an N64.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: bionictoothpick on January 17, 2017, 09:31:52 AM
Do you also play the game with that overlay?
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on January 17, 2017, 12:05:54 PM
No. However if one wanted you could make it into a static overlay.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: cubelindo on January 19, 2017, 12:49:23 AM

Hi Mahuti, thanks for your theme!

I tried to use the original OlRoom theme in my AM for RetroPie with a 800 x 600 screen, and indeed it adapted poorly to a 4:3 screen, so I was looking exactly for this for some of the 8-bit computers and consoles (Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad, Atari 8bit, Oddysey2, Coleco)

Would you share a "blank" theme? If possible, one with a cassette to show the title of the game. (There is a ZX Spectrum original OlRoom like that) I'll ask a friend to modify the background to make those themes. 
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: Spinelli on January 22, 2017, 03:30:00 PM
Thanks for porting my theme to 4:3 resolution!
Good Work!  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on January 23, 2017, 07:56:42 AM
Quote from: cubelindo on January 19, 2017, 12:49:23 AM
Would you share a "blank" theme? If possible, one with a cassette to show the title of the game. (There is a ZX Spectrum original OlRoom like that) I'll ask a friend to modify the background to make those themes.

That's a great Idea. I'll do that.

I WILL be sharing the PSD too, but I need to get one of those megashare accounts or something first.
Title: Re: OlRoom NES 4x3
Post by: Graboid on January 24, 2017, 05:30:39 AM
Quote from: mahuti on January 15, 2017, 01:15:15 AM
OlRoom NES 4x3
  • Snap: video snaps from emumovies
  • Flyer: 2d boxart (either hyperspin or emumovies)
  • Wheel: wheel logos from hyper spin
  • Marquee: cartridge tops... I think from hyperspin. If not... check emumovies
  • If wheel logo images aren't selected in the settings, game titles are shown (in Pretendo (https://www.urbanfonts.com/fonts/Pretendo.htm) font if added to this theme folder or installed on your system)

Thanks for converting these, they look great! I'm having issues with the Flyer: 2d boxart showing up.  Naming convention is as per hyperspin, the Marquee's work and the snaps. Any ideas?
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on January 25, 2017, 12:11:31 AM
1. Is the flyer art named the exact same thing as the Marquees and the snaps?
2. In attractmode, do you have flyer path for the emulator configured correctly?
3. Are the permissions on the flyer folder and images set to 755 or 777? (or whatever the perms are supposed to be. I'm lazy and I always CHMOD 777 and CHOWN pi and CHGRP pi)
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: Graboid on January 25, 2017, 01:04:37 AM
Quote from: mahuti on January 25, 2017, 12:11:31 AM
1. Is the flyer art named the exact same thing as the Marquees and the snaps?
2. In attractmode, do you have flyer path for the emulator configured correctly?
3. Are the permissions on the flyer folder and images set to 755 or 777? (or whatever the perms are supposed to be. I'm lazy and I always CHMOD 777 and CHOWN pi and CHGRP pi)

Thanks for the tips Mahuti, I'll check these tonight once I get back home.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: strontium on January 25, 2017, 10:10:06 AM
These are great thanks, especially for arcade monitors. Can I ask have you got a SNES one or PSX? Thanks again for your work.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on January 25, 2017, 01:56:13 PM
I'm almost done with SNES, N64 and PSX as well as a generic one too
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: Graboid on January 26, 2017, 03:31:39 PM
Quote from: mahuti on January 25, 2017, 12:11:31 AM
1. Is the flyer art named the exact same thing as the Marquees and the snaps?
2. In attractmode, do you have flyer path for the emulator configured correctly?
3. Are the permissions on the flyer folder and images set to 755 or 777? (or whatever the perms are supposed to be. I'm lazy and I always CHMOD 777 and CHOWN pi and CHGRP pi)

All looks good my side, I checked out the layout.nut and noticed the Boxart part has "flyer", should this be "boxart"?

Code: [Select]
// Boxart
local flyer = fe.add_artwork("flyer", flw*0.70, flh*0.487, flw*0.1944, flh*0.3666);
flyer.preserve_aspect_ratio = false;
flyer.trigger = Transition.EndNavigation;
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mrdevali on January 26, 2017, 04:45:30 PM
Quote from: mahuti on January 25, 2017, 01:56:13 PM
I'm almost done with SNES, N64 and PSX as well as a generic one too

Great work with these, thanks so much!
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on January 26, 2017, 10:05:46 PM
Some of the default images of attract mode have several preset folders. "Boxsrt" isn't one of them. In my description I mention what kind of content should go in each of these folders. I can go back and make the instructions more specific.

Or you can change the layout file to suit.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: Graboid on January 27, 2017, 12:30:15 AM
Quote from: mahuti on January 26, 2017, 10:05:46 PM
Some of the default images of attract mode have several preset folders. "Boxsrt" isn't one of them. In my description I mention what kind of content should go in each of these folders. I can go back and make the instructions more specific.

Or you can change the layout file to suit.
Thanks, OK I'm still a noob, I'll change the layout to suit.  Thanks again and look forward to the SNES and PSX ones  8)
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: Graboid on February 06, 2017, 02:30:28 AM
Quote from: mahuti on January 25, 2017, 01:56:13 PM
I'm almost done with SNES, N64 and PSX as well as a generic one too

Hi Mahuti, any news on when you'll release these 4x3 themes?  Thanks.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: cubelindo on February 18, 2017, 10:13:03 AM

These 4:· themes suit CRT TVs very well
I hope Mahuti finds the time to release the blank one
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on February 22, 2017, 10:35:47 PM
I got busy. You'll hear from me in the next few days. Sorry for the wait.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on March 08, 2017, 07:44:49 AM
I rebuilt the code from the ground up to make it faster to build new themes. SNES, N64, Intellivision, ScummVM (this is a base for a generic PC one) are done. PSX almost, and there is now a generic TV one done too. I'm actively working on these, so it'll be released soon.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: Graboid on March 10, 2017, 03:10:40 AM
Quote from: mahuti on March 08, 2017, 07:44:49 AM
I rebuilt the code from the ground up to make it faster to build new themes. SNES, N64, Intellivision, ScummVM (this is a base for a generic PC one) are done. PSX almost, and there is now a generic TV one done too. I'm actively working on these, so it'll be released soon.

Can't wait  :)
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: lopazopy on March 31, 2017, 05:54:07 PM
Still looking forward to some more console themes to complete my collection. Thanks.
Title: Intellivision Theme
Post by: mahuti on April 10, 2017, 05:02:13 PM
Intellivision Theme
Title: N64 Theme
Post by: mahuti on April 10, 2017, 05:02:44 PM
N64 Theme
Title: Playstation Theme
Post by: mahuti on April 10, 2017, 05:03:09 PM
Playstation Theme
Title: ScummVM Theme
Post by: mahuti on April 10, 2017, 05:04:02 PM
ScummVM Theme
Title: SNES Theme
Post by: mahuti on April 10, 2017, 05:04:37 PM
SNES Theme
Title: Generic TV
Post by: mahuti on April 10, 2017, 05:06:36 PM
Generic TV
Title: Generic PC
Post by: mahuti on April 10, 2017, 05:07:04 PM
Generic PC
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: LapinNorris on April 12, 2017, 04:44:02 AM
Hello Mahuti,

Im am new to Attract Mode and was looking for 4x3 themes. The work you've done on the OlRoom themes is great and surpasses the original. I wanted to thank you for it!



Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on April 12, 2017, 07:57:30 AM
Thanks man, that was kind of my goal. This runs on my machine too, so I'm pulling out the stops.

I still have a few more things to clean up here and there I've noticed. I'll post up when done.

Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: KAOS2007B on April 23, 2017, 01:13:10 AM
Quote from: mahuti on April 12, 2017, 07:57:30 AM
Thanks man

Sorry, where can I find the links to download these topics and it would be possible to get the psd you used to pass them to 10:9 (1360x768), Than´s.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes
Post by: mahuti on April 23, 2017, 02:20:39 AM
My first post includes the theme download as well as a link to the PSD.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes (now working in other sizes too)
Post by: mahuti on January 20, 2021, 08:12:38 PM
I've updated this theme to run in additional sizes. Still some work I'd like to do, but it's at least a lot more  flexible now.
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes (now working in other sizes too)
Post by: jedione on January 21, 2021, 06:22:36 PM
dam.. three years later u are a warrior .... got to get it thanks
Title: Re: OlRoom 4x3 Themes (now working in other sizes too)
Post by: mahuti on January 21, 2021, 06:48:59 PM
Hah hah. Yeah well... its been bugging me for 3 years. I think I'd done most of the work a few years ago but just hadn't released it. Since I've been working on my positioning module lately this was one of the early guinea pigs for that and I figured it was time to wrap it up.

Im gonna go back in and tweak the drop shadows so that they are shaders instead of hard coded. There's a few other things I'd like to do too but we will see.