Doom Runner v1.3.3

Hotfix release that fixes deh and bex file recognition.

Doom Runner v1.3.2

Hotfix release that fixes broken restoration of selected config when a preset is clicked.

Doom Runner v1.3.1

Hotfix release that reverts the most hated change in 1.3 and fixes an issue with too much disk reading.

• IWADs are distinguished from PWADs again by filename suffix and no longer by file header
• fixed unnecessary disk reading when path to map directory is empty
• slightly more robust options loading

Doom Runner v1.3

improvements based on feedback from forums

• for each engine you can now set custom directory of config files (required for using it on Linux)
• you can now select multiple map files, but they will always be loaded in alphabetical order
• selected map files are now saved to presets instead of globally
• line for additional command line arguments has been split to preset-related and global one
• you can now select whether "Launch options" should be saved globally or to presets
• you can now drag&drop also in Setup dialog to IWAD list and Engine list
• when using manual IWAD management mode, you can now give each IWAD a custom name by double-clicking on it in Setup dialog
• IWADs are now distinguished from PWADs by file header instead of filename suffix
• to select a map, a command +map is now used instead of -warp to allow custom map names
• added a basic support for Duke Nukem files (.grp and .rff)
• double-clicking on a map pack will show content of an equally named txt file (if you double-click on AV.wad and there is AV.txt, it will show on screen)
• fixed that collapsed directories always expanded again on every update
• fixed that "Allow jump/crouch/aim" checkboxes produced incorrect flags
• error message during parsing options.json file now contains more detailed information and checkbox to ignore them all
• automatic checking if there is a new version available

Doom Runner v1.2

• reworked map-packs widget from list view to tree view to show a directory hierarchy
• removed "Current preset" mechanic and replaced it by disabling sub-windows to prevent user making changes that are not saved anywhere
• map file from map view can now be dragged&dropped into the mod list
• closing the SetupDialog with X button in the corner will now cancel all your changes
• selected map file is now saved on quit and restored on next start
• added an "About" dialog with information about the application

Doom Runner v1.1

• added a "Current preset" mechanic to solve the problem with losing all files added before creating and selecting a preset
• files with extension ".deh" are now loaded via command line option "-deh" instead of "-file"
• you can now manually type map name into the "Launch selected map" combo box
• window with map packs now shows paths relative to map directory as a temporary substitute for future tree view
• fixed a bug where you couldn't delete or move multiple mod files at once
• fixed a crash when deleting some engines while one is selected in the combo box

Doom Runner v1.0

First full version.

• completed Compatibility Options dialog
• fixed bug where checkboxes in compatibility options didn't update correctly when number was entered manually
• fixed bug where checking some checkboxes in gameplay options would result in invalid flags
• IWAD list and Map pack list can now show files in subdirectories
• added new supported filename extensions for IWADs/Maps/Mods
• dialog for selecting engine to add now shows only .exe files on Windows

Doom Runner v0.9-beta

Beta version with most of the primary features finished.

• implemented drag&drop reordering for the preset list
• reworked the drag&drop reordering and file dropping in the mod list
• fixed restoring of additional command line arguments
• fixed restoring of the "use absolute path" option
• engine name is now derived from directory name instead of executable name
• added "clone preset" button
• added an option to select a configuration file
• added file filters for file dialogs
• few minor bug fixes

Doom Runner v0.5-alpha

First public testing release of this new launcher.