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Ryugah

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Why so little Themes 2023 Onwards?
« on: January 15, 2026, 06:50:26 AM »
Hi everyone! I honestly think Attract Mode is the best front end out there. I’ve had the chance to try all the others, but this one remains my favorite. That said, I’ve noticed lately that there are fewer and fewer themes or layouts being released. Most of what’s available feels outdated, and it doesn’t seem like the community is keeping this great activity alive. Why do you think that is happening?

im looking for crt themes (640x480) or (320x240) but just idaho arcade has this kind of thing.

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Re: Why so little Themes 2023 Onwards?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2026, 08:26:26 AM »
Most of the themes discussions and development has probably shifted towards the discord channel and less on the forum these days... By the way Arcadeflow has a "pixel perfect" mode for 320x240 CRTs ;)

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Re: Why so little Themes 2023 Onwards?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2026, 08:30:54 AM »
what!? didn't even know there's a discord for this kind of thing.

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Re: Why so little Themes 2023 Onwards?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2026, 08:42:24 AM »
I did find the invite, but it died https://discord.com/invite/Qu3tZg4fN4


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Re: Why so little Themes 2023 Onwards?
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2026, 11:12:01 AM »
Thanks, hey by chance are you the Arcadeflow creator by chance?

if that's it i really love the theme! it looks amazing in my crt cab.

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Re: Why so little Themes 2023 Onwards?
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2026, 11:45:54 AM »
Thanks, hey by chance are you the Arcadeflow creator by chance?

if that's it i really love the theme! it looks amazing in my crt cab.

Yes I am :) Thank you for the appreciation!

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Re: Why so little Themes 2023 Onwards?
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2026, 12:28:08 PM »
Im gonna put some pics later (after work) so you can see it!

Regards from chile and thanks!