Auroka Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 New screenshots! https://www.cubby.co...d375182bfe3/1.3 Changes: Bug Fixes New Controls Window Borders - easier separation between windows Redesigned Friends List New Notifications New Overlay Style - a slim version with just the bar shown and another version with the friends, achievements, and screenshot boxes Slimmed down main window header Border below header for contrast between the header and library, also acts as a container for the progress bar (see progress bar screenshot to see it in action) Cog icon to replace menu text, can be seen in the main window as well as the friend's list That's what I have so far. I'd like to iron out a few more of the reported bugs and finish the overlay browser before I release this update. It's shaping up to be a big one! Looks great, can't wait! (Y) My only complaint though is with the top right notification area in the main window. Since the spacing between the cog icon, 4, and notifications icon is the same it looks like you have "4 cogs", not "4 notifications". Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594893875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneyardBrew Member Posted May 29, 2012 Author Member Share Posted May 29, 2012 Looks great, can't wait! (Y) My only complaint though is with the top right notification area in the main window. Since the spacing between the cog icon, 4, and notifications icon is the same it looks like you have "4 cogs", not "4 notifications". That's definitely not going to be the final layout. I just left it there because I don't know what to do with it yet. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594893879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auroka Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 You've been really quiet. Any new updates or screenshots? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594923195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneyardBrew Member Posted June 10, 2012 Author Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 You've been really quiet. Any new updates or screenshots? Just finished up school, and the last two weeks have been surprisingly busy for me. As a result I haven't done too much, but I can assure you I'll have plenty of time to work on the skin now. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594923215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auroka Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Just finished up school, and the last two weeks have been surprisingly busy for me. As a result I haven't done too much, but I can assure you I'll have plenty of time to work on the skin now. :) Ah, ok. I'm just happy knowing this didn't just disappear! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594923225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explore Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Ah, ok. I'm just happy knowing this didn't just disappear! Same here! The theme's I enjoyed in the past just drop development. Glad to see this one going through. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594939819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneyardBrew Member Posted June 28, 2012 Author Member Share Posted June 28, 2012 Another update: I've done a TON of work since 1.2. I'm incredibly sorry for the wait and lack of communication. My intention was to just complete the overlay for 1.3 but I addressed far more than that as it turns out. This update will feature the following so far (in addition to what I posted about a month ago): Overhauled Overlay Improved Friends List A more complete and polished main window including a slimmer navigation bar, a status bar (with plenty of Metro-style icons) for the menu, notifications, Steam Wallet, search, etc. Download Progress Bar integrated into the Status Bar Relocated avatar to the status bar with View Friends and Online count Redesigned Details View Fixed Overlay Browser Added ATI Driver Check, Restart, Small/Large Mode toggle, Theme version check and more to the menu I need some input. This update is far too large to simply give it a point upgrade. Should I give it a couple (1.5 for example) or call it 2.0? Lewism 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594965959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auroka Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Hooray! I can't wait for the release! (Y) IMO 2.0 sounds nicer then 1.5. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594966969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinch Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Whenever I've made things (small programs, plugins for Bukkit/Spout) I've always done my version scheme based on the features/changes I make. In your case I'd say go for 2.0 if it is a complete rewrite just about. Otherwise 1.5 sounds nice. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594966991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneyardBrew Member Posted June 29, 2012 Author Member Share Posted June 29, 2012 Hooray! I can't wait for the release! (Y) IMO 2.0 sounds nicer then 1.5. Thanks for the input! 2.0 does give that polished feel to the release, especially considering how much it contains. I'm going to make sure I don't pull a Google/Mozilla after this release and wind up flying through version numbers. :p Whenever I've made things (small programs, plugins for Bukkit/Spout) I've always done my version scheme based on the features/changes I make. In your case I'd say go for 2.0 if it is a complete rewrite just about. Otherwise 1.5 sounds nice. That's how I'm envisioning it now. If I were to break down what I've completed thus far into smaller point releases then it would probably add up to around 2.0. I do prefer releasing smaller, more focused updates but this one got out of hand. Thanks for the input as well! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594968539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilious Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hey I just registered to tell you that this is a very sweet skin, I recently changed my windows 7 look to that of Win8 Metro and I love your skin, thank you very much for taking your time on making it. ~Max Vice 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594971445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneyardBrew Member Posted July 1, 2012 Author Member Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hey I just registered to tell you that this is a very sweet skin, I recently changed my windows 7 look to that of Win8 Metro and I love your skin, thank you very much for taking your time on making it. ~Max That's AWESOME! Thanks, man! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594971467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolicer Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Not a big fan of changes introduced in 1.1 and 1.2, but eagerly awaiting 2.0 ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594972493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneyardBrew Member Posted July 1, 2012 Author Member Share Posted July 1, 2012 Not a big fan of changes introduced in 1.1 and 1.2, but eagerly awaiting 2.0 ;) I suppose you mean the layout which changed drastically. I've been shaping it with each update and I'm finally at a point where I'm happy with it with 2.0. I hope you like it too! I think I'll go ahead and take some screenshots today of the new features. It's been too long and I want to show everyone what I've been up to. Edit: Screenshots! I'm giving deviantART's Sta.sh feature a try to avoid running the page 3x the length it should be. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594972495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasya_Vodochkin Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 This is a truly awesome skin, but what about release date for the new version? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594978789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneyardBrew Member Posted July 11, 2012 Author Member Share Posted July 11, 2012 This is a truly awesome skin, but what about release date for the new version? Thanks! Right now! Windows 8 - Steam Skin 2.0 - Download I've introduced a ton of changes since 1.2. and the theme has been almost entirely overhauled. I'll spend the next few weeks releasing point updates to add some more polish to the changes. Enjoy! Changelog Overhauled Overlay Improved Friends List A more complete and polished main window including a slimmer navigation bar, a status bar (with plenty of Metro-style icons) for the menu, notifications, Steam Wallet, search, etc. Download Progress Bar integrated into the Status Bar Relocated avatar to the status bar with View Friends and Online count Redesigned Details View Fixed Overlay Browser Added ATI Driver Check, Restart, Small/Large Mode toggle, Theme version check and more to the menu articuno1au and revanmj 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594996679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsis Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Woot! What about the fonts, they're not included anymore? I'm finally back on my PC and hadn't installed the skin yet, so I don't have them anymore. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594996699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auroka Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Nice! (Y) It feels much less cramped compared to version 1.2. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594996755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneyardBrew Member Posted July 12, 2012 Author Member Share Posted July 12, 2012 What about the fonts, they're not included anymore? I'm finally back on my PC and hadn't installed the skin yet, so I don't have them anymore. Good call! I'll re-upload it quickly. Nice! (Y) It feels much less cramped compared to version 1.2. Thanks a lot! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594996761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
revanmj Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I found a bug - the position of notifications menu isn't changed when it can't fit on the screen (is close to its edge). Main menu doesn't have this problem. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594997339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasya_Vodochkin Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Steam Wallet bug: Compact mode bug: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594997621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
articuno1au Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Outstanding. Looking forward to installing this :o You're a champion >.< Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594997651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkanius Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Valve should ask permission to make it default for Steam Windows 8 users. Excellent job Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594998033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneyardBrew Member Posted July 12, 2012 Author Member Share Posted July 12, 2012 I found a bug - the position of notifications menu isn't changed when it can't fit on the screen (is close to its edge). Main menu doesn't have this problem. I'm not so sure I can even fix that bug, but I'm going to look into it. Steam Wallet bug: Compact mode bug: I was having some problems with that whole bottom area thanks to the way Valve divided each of the layout files. I'm going to give it another look in the next update. Outstanding. Looking forward to installing this :o You're a champion >.< Why thank you! :) Valve should ask permission to make it default for Steam Windows 8 users. Excellent job That would be quite an honor. Thanks for the comment! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-594998045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explore Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'm having a strange bug on 2.0 of the skin. When I am using the skin. My CPU usage goes up to 25 percent and my CPU fan starts to kick in it's noise after a while. But when I go to the default Steam skin. My CPU usage is back down to 0 percent with the same windows (chat box and friends list) and my fan drops about 1000 RPM. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1066270-metro-for-steam-368/page/6/#findComment-595000963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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