07-20-2020, 06:22 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-02-2021, 03:13 AM by DanDavis872.
Edit Reason: v1.1.0
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UPDATED Dec. 1, 2021 (v1.1.0)
Latest release always on GitHub releases page.
DarkLinkPower wrote an extension here that should move them from the 0.7.0 location to the new one and an extension here to automate downloading logos and fully configuring this functionality. Logos should now be at [PlayniteConfigFolder]\ExtraMetadata\games\[GameDatabaseID]\logo.png and headers in the same folder named header.jpg
I don't think I'll bother to update this post with identical information as the repo, but I do watch this post. Demands are ignored; polite questions and feedback are welcomed. I'm also on Discord with the same name.
I've designed Magpie to be flexible, but if you're curious, a snapshot of my personal settings are visible here.
Some more advanced tweaks have been built into Magpie but require ThemeModifier or editing of Constants.xaml. I've written several of them up here.
Some Notes: I changed and refactored a bunch and the logo functionality is an unsanctioned, gnarly hack with a caveat. Complain to Crow if that bugs you. Anyway, there are probably bugs; tell me about them, but do your mother proud and remember to say 'thanks'.
Logo Support (major credit to joyrider3774): This will not work with custom library locations! Just drop a logo.png in the metadata folder for the game (that's the default name for a logo from Steam, check SteamGridDB or SteamDB to find them). You can get to that folder from the 'Edit' button -> 'Media' tab -> 'Open metadata folder' button.
SuccessStory and HowLongToBeat Plugin Support: They should integrate even without custom theme support enabled, but the buttons will be incorrectly styled (and the ones that I implemented will break). I recommend enabling custom theme support in their settings.
It's been no small amount of time since I knocked around even in a markup language, but affection for Playnite and free time have gotten me to try my hand again. I'm calling the theme Magpie since it's a) monochromatic and b) composed of design cues stolen from other launcher themes, namely GOG's rounded corners and drop shadows on covers and the general color scheme of the Metro theme for Steam. Since I've gotten it to a point where I'm using it more than tinkering with it I figured I would go ahead and share in the hope that others might enjoy it too and maybe give suggestions or find bugs.
Previews:
![[Image: details1.png]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Tally/Magpie-Playnite-Theme/master/assets/details1.png)
![[Image: grid2.png]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Tally/Magpie-Playnite-Theme/master/assets/grid2.png)
![[Image: details2.png]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Tally/Magpie-Playnite-Theme/master/assets/details2.png)
![[Image: grid1.png]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Tally/Magpie-Playnite-Theme/master/assets/grid1.png)
Latest release always on GitHub releases page.
DarkLinkPower wrote an extension here that should move them from the 0.7.0 location to the new one and an extension here to automate downloading logos and fully configuring this functionality. Logos should now be at [PlayniteConfigFolder]\ExtraMetadata\games\[GameDatabaseID]\logo.png and headers in the same folder named header.jpg
I don't think I'll bother to update this post with identical information as the repo, but I do watch this post. Demands are ignored; polite questions and feedback are welcomed. I'm also on Discord with the same name.
I've designed Magpie to be flexible, but if you're curious, a snapshot of my personal settings are visible here.
Some more advanced tweaks have been built into Magpie but require ThemeModifier or editing of Constants.xaml. I've written several of them up here.
Some Notes: I changed and refactored a bunch and the logo functionality is an unsanctioned, gnarly hack with a caveat. Complain to Crow if that bugs you. Anyway, there are probably bugs; tell me about them, but do your mother proud and remember to say 'thanks'.
Logo Support (major credit to joyrider3774): This will not work with custom library locations! Just drop a logo.png in the metadata folder for the game (that's the default name for a logo from Steam, check SteamGridDB or SteamDB to find them). You can get to that folder from the 'Edit' button -> 'Media' tab -> 'Open metadata folder' button.
SuccessStory and HowLongToBeat Plugin Support: They should integrate even without custom theme support enabled, but the buttons will be incorrectly styled (and the ones that I implemented will break). I recommend enabling custom theme support in their settings.
It's been no small amount of time since I knocked around even in a markup language, but affection for Playnite and free time have gotten me to try my hand again. I'm calling the theme Magpie since it's a) monochromatic and b) composed of design cues stolen from other launcher themes, namely GOG's rounded corners and drop shadows on covers and the general color scheme of the Metro theme for Steam. Since I've gotten it to a point where I'm using it more than tinkering with it I figured I would go ahead and share in the hope that others might enjoy it too and maybe give suggestions or find bugs.
Previews:
![[Image: am7hfN4.png]](https://i.imgur.com/am7hfN4.png)
![[Image: NJrkgSh.png]](https://i.imgur.com/NJrkgSh.png)
