Application Settings

Configure and customize your application settings

Customize your application behavior, appearance, and integrations. ⚙️

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Overview

Application Settings give you full control over how your game behaves across all platforms and environments.

Access Settings: Go to your application → Click Settings tab

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General Settings

Basic Information

Setting	Description	Example
Application Name	Display name shown in dashboard and launcher	"My Awesome RPG"
Description	Brief game description (supports markdown)	"Epic fantasy adventure with multiplayer"
Application ID	Unique identifier (auto-generated, read-only)	"12345"
Default Language	Primary language for launcher UI	English, Spanish, etc.

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Application Icon

Upload a custom icon for your application:

Requirements:

• ✅ Format: PNG, JPG, or ICO

• ✅ Size: 512x512 pixels (recommended)

• ✅ Max file size: 5MB

• ✅ Transparent background supported

Upload Steps:

1. Click on the icon placeholder

2. Select image file

3. Adjust crop if needed

4. Click Save

Tip: Use a square image with transparent background for best results!

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Platform Settings

Configure platform-specific options for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Platform Configuration

Windows-Specific Settings

Setting	Description	Example
Executable Name	Name of the .exe file	Game.exe
Launch Arguments	Command-line parameters	--fullscreen --quality=high
Working Directory	Directory to run from	./ (root) or ./bin/
Run as Admin	Require admin privileges	❌ Disabled (default)

Example Configuration:

Executable: MyGame.exe
Arguments: --windowed --resolution=1920x1080
Directory: ./Game/

Admin Rights: Only enable "Run as Admin" if absolutely necessary. Players will see UAC prompts.

macOS-Specific Settings

Setting	Description	Example
App Bundle	Name of the .app	Game.app
Launch Arguments	Command-line parameters	--fullscreen
Code Signing	Verify app signature	✅ Recommended
Notarization	Apple notarization check	✅ Required for macOS 10.15+

Example Configuration:

App Bundle: MyGame.app
Arguments: --fullscreen
Code Signing: Enabled

macOS Catalina+: Apps must be notarized to run without warnings.

Linux-Specific Settings

Setting	Description	Example
Executable	Binary file name	game or game.x86_64
Launch Arguments	Command-line parameters	--fullscreen
Working Directory	Directory to run from	./
Dependencies	Required packages	libgl1, libasound2

Example Configuration:

Executable: game.x86_64
Arguments: --opengl-version=4.5
Directory: ./

Dependencies: Document required libraries in your README. Players may need to install them manually.

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Launch Configuration

Launch Arguments

Customize how your game starts:

Common Arguments:

Argument	Purpose	Example
--fullscreen	Start in fullscreen mode	--fullscreen
--windowed	Start in windowed mode	--windowed
--resolution	Set window resolution	--resolution=1920x1080
--quality	Graphics quality preset	--quality=high
--language	Override game language	--language=es
--debug	Enable debug mode	--debug

Custom Arguments:

--server=myserver.com --port=7777 --username={player_name}

Variable Replacement: Use {player_name}, {player_id} to inject player data into arguments!

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Working Directory

Specify where the game should run from:

Root Directory: /Game/
│
├── Game.exe          ← If Working Directory = "./"
│
└── bin/
    ├── Game.exe      ← If Working Directory = "./bin/"
    └── Data/

Options:

• ./ - Root of game folder (default)

• ./bin/ - Bin subdirectory

• ./Game/ - Custom subdirectory

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Auto-Update Settings

Update Behavior

Configuration Options:

Fully Automatic Updates

• ✅ Check on every launch

• ✅ Download automatically in background

• ✅ Install before launching

• ⚡ Players always have latest version

Best for:

• Multiplayer games (version consistency)

• Frequent updates

• Critical bug fixes

Ask Before Updating

• ✅ Check on launch

• ❓ Ask player before downloading

• ⏸️ Player can postpone

• 🎮 Can play old version

Best for:

• Single-player games

• Large updates (>1GB)

• Player preference

Manual Updates Only

• ⏸️ No automatic checks

• 🔍 Player must click "Check for Updates"

• 🎮 Full player control

Best for:

• Beta versions

• Development builds

• Special circumstances

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Update Schedule

Control when updates are checked:

Schedule	Description	Check Frequency
Every Launch	Check on every launcher start	Most frequent
Hourly	Check once per hour	Moderate
Daily	Check once per day	Low
Manual	Only when player clicks	Never automatic

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File Verification

Integrity Checking

Ensure game files are not corrupted:

Verification Options:

Option	Description	Impact
None	No verification	⚡ Fastest launch
Quick Check	Verify critical files only	⚡ Fast, basic protection
Full Verification	Check all files	🐢 Slower, complete protection
On Demand	Only when player requests	⚡ Fast, manual control

Recommended: Use "Quick Check" for most games. Full verification for multiplayer/competitive games.

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Advanced Settings

Custom Installation Paths

Options:

• Default: {appname}/ (recommended)

• Custom: Any valid folder name (no special characters)

Example:

Default: MyAwesomeRPG/
Custom:  mmorpg-game/

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Prerequisites

Specify required software that must be installed:

Prerequisite	Description	Auto-Install
.NET Framework	.NET 6.0, 7.0, 8.0	✅ Yes
Visual C++ Redistributable	2015-2022 versions	✅ Yes
DirectX	DirectX 11/12 runtime	✅ Yes
Custom Prerequisites	Add download URL	❌ Manual

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Integrations

Discord Rich Presence

Show game activity on Discord:

Configuration:

• Application ID: Your Discord App ID

• Large Image: Game icon/logo

• Small Image: Status icon

• Details: Custom status text

Example:

Application ID: 123456789012345678
Details: {level} - {area}
State: {player_count} players online

Get Discord App ID: Create an app at Discord Developer Portal

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Webhooks

Receive notifications about events:

Supported Events:

• 📥 Build uploaded

• 🚀 Build published

• 👥 New player registered

• 💥 Crash reported

• 📊 Milestone reached (downloads, etc.)

Webhook URL:

https://your-server.com/webhook/gamelauncher

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Control Panel

Maintenance Mode

Temporarily disable access to your game:

Use Cases:

• 🔧 Server maintenance

• 🐛 Critical bug discovered

• 🔄 Major update deployment

• 📊 Database migration

Configuration:

• Enable/Disable: Toggle maintenance mode

• Custom Message: Explain why game is offline

• Estimated Time: When will it be back

Example Message:

🔧 Scheduled Maintenance

We're performing server updates to improve your experience.

Expected Downtime: 2 hours
Estimated Return: 15:00 UTC

Thank you for your patience!

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Danger Zone

Destructive Actions

Warning: These actions are permanent and cannot be undone!

⚠️ Delete Application

Permanently delete this application, all builds, analytics, and settings. This cannot be recovered.

Before Deleting:

• ✅ Download any important data

• ✅ Export analytics reports

• ✅ Backup builds if needed

• ✅ Notify team members

• ✅ Remove from active launchers

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Best Practices

✅ Recommendations

🎯 Launch Settings

Test launch arguments on all platforms before releasing

🔄 Auto-Update

Enable automatic updates for multiplayer games

🛡️ Verification

Use file verification for competitive/online games

🔔 Notifications

Set up webhooks to monitor important events

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Next Steps

📦 Manage Builds

Upload and deploy builds

🚀 Create Launcher

Build your custom launcher

📰 Create News

Engage players with updates

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Questions? Contact [email protected] or join our Discord community!