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KP's Den Loader - June 19th, 2007

Some of you remember the old loader we had, it was "ok" but a bit cumbersome. also the language it was coded in left a bit to be desired. This time I decided to start with something different. so this time its coded in VB.Net, its much smaller compared to the old version, it has a nice installer, auto checks for updates every time its started but you are asked if you wish to update or not. allows you to turn on wow and clear your cache at the click of a button so you always see the latest DB content!

To get the latest loader go to : KP's Den Loader and click on the install button (it works in IE, too make it work in firefox you must get https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1608) this link will lead you to the latest loader published .

if that doesnt work for you get it via the link below : http://www.kpsforum.com/custom/loade...r_1_1_0_88.zip (direct link no wait time). the attachement and rapidshare versions are older but after install just restart them via start menu and they will auto update.



Updates :

added links to various parts of the network.
Added a background image.
added a register button/form.
It sets your realmlist when starting wow.
minimizes to tray.
once minimized to tray allows to visit a few different websites + start wow from context menu.
Updated interface
options system added
clears cache(configurable)
sets realmlist(configurable)
checks registry or you can manually set your wow folder(configurable)
7/13/07 - added a second realmlist feature (not perfect yet) that allows people to choose a realmlist in the config (den or other) they can set the second realmlist to anything they want, i.e. another server or official or whatever
7/13/07 - added an amusing splash screen,
7/13/07 - added a secondary check to make sure loader minimizes to tray.

.netframe work and coded for windows only. I dont have access to a mac or any real way to code for it.

well I updated the loader today with some basic skinning etc. here are some screenshots etc from start to finish


The top one is the loader on my screen before skinning (i have vista theme on XP)
The bottom one is on Sappem's machine (XP stock theme)


Here it is when I just made everything black, buttons about to be added


Semi - Final product

few internal reqritesd of forms/systems to make stuff more standardized, some processing layers removed, standard controls hidden. A new version will come out soon with some new features and also the minimize button

EDIT1*

Exit button changed, minimize button added, going to add a manual news refresh and update check feature

the up/down status image(little green thumbs up or red thumbs down) is there to assist in knowing whether server is online or not, and it relies on a better method than ping.



thanx imskel for the screeny. the newest loader is above


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Windows Xp or higher
Download details: .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)
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File Type: zip KP's_Den_Loader_1.0.0.37.zip (347.9 KB, 2031 views)


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Artanix made a loader for the server also his version does NOT need .net framework.

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KP's Den Lסader v1.1
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All info needed can be found in the included readme. The loader is compatible with all windows operating systems.

Please use this thread for any problems/bugs, feedback and even suggestions for features that you think I should add. Your voice will be heard!

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thx for the updates KP
 
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The newest look for the loader
wow that is a cool looking loader, I hate I haven't have the time to dl it yet lol.

 
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hey i need help i cant figure how to download the den.......
 
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I clicked on Leaving KingPin's Forum... now what?
If I redownload my game what do I have to do any differently than normal?
None of the above works for me either.

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