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[XHH]

I made an auto-updater for my game that is integrated into the exe itself. I just used Dropbox and a Downloader extension. Worked out fine for me and it's not very complicated. I think I'll even make a tutorial :\

[Kolisnyk]

I made an auto-updater for my game that is integrated into the exe itself. I just used Dropbox and a Downloader extension. Worked out fine for me and it's not very complicated. I think I'll even make a tutorial :\

I'd love to see your tutorial, if you create one, please PM me or just post here... or don't, I'll probably still find it on GMC.

[cheque]

so people would download game+updater or just the one for the updates including only the game??

[XHH]

I made an auto-updater for my game that is integrated into the exe itself. I just used Dropbox and a Downloader extension. Worked out fine for me and it's not very complicated. I think I'll even make a tutorial :\

I'd love to see your tutorial, if you create one, please PM me or just post here... or don't, I'll probably still find it on GMC.

Ok lol sorry for the late response. I'll think about a tutorial then!

 

And to answer your question cheque, the updater is integrated into the game so you would just have to download the game and a box would pop up asking if you want to update every time an update is available. If you click yes it downloads the update and runs it. If you press no you can just play the version you have. It's just a script and a few other extra steps.    I'll start working on a tutorial soon.

Edited by XHH, 09 April 2013 - 09:42 PM.

[cheque]

@XHH - When ever you release the tutorial, plz PM me

Edited by cheque, 13 April 2013 - 01:29 AM.

[Wiiboy4ever]

@XHH - When ever you release the tutorial, plz PM me

me too please!

[Catan]

Guys i remember you that the updater comes with the source, and it's not difficult to understand at all in my opinion. You can take a look at it and include everything in your game in order to include the updater directly in your exe