AngelLoader v1.11.0 - now works better on Wine! (updated 2025/07/24) - by FenPhoenix
Esse on 8/6/2022 at 02:30
The new update is looking really good, Fen. I had to take a few minutes to poke around and refamiliarize myself, but otherwise, it runs smooth, I've had no glitches so far, and it's a tidy program. I'm eager to see what else you can do with AngelLoader.
FenPhoenix on 17/6/2022 at 05:39
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https://github.com/FenPhoenix/AngelLoader/releases/download/v1.6.4/AngelLoader_v1.6.4.zip)
AngelLoader v1.6.4 is out.
Features and improvements:* FMs can now be deleted from the database. This is for when they don't exist anywhere on disk but they still have an entry in the list, and you want to clean them out.
* "Show unavailable" is now "Show only unavailable". Previously, you would have to hunt through the list for unavailable FMs, but now, they'll be the only thing in the list when this filter is enabled. This makes it much easier when you want to clear them out of the database.
* Improved performance when pinning a large number of FMs at once.
* More forgiving detection of game editor executables - as long as they have "DromEd" (T1/TG/T2) or "ShockEd" (SS2) somewhere in the name, they'll be found.
* We now detect if an FM has been installed with DarkLoader, and inform the user that they need to go install the original game(s) in DarkLoader first to avoid the wrong FM being played, or an FM being played when they wanted to play the original game.
* Aero snap behavior is now more like most other apps: Snapping, maximizing, then restoring will restore your latest un-snapped window location and size.
Fixes:* Fixed a logic error that could result in an index out-of-range exception when resetting temp changes in SneakyOptions.ini if no loader specifier line existed in the file on startup.
* If you try to delete an FM that is installed but has no matching archive, a dialog box will pop up to tell you that if you uninstall the FM, it will be removed from the list. Previously, this dialog stated: "Saves and screenshots will be backed up, but any other data will not". It now states: "Saves and screenshots will be backed up
if you have chosen to do so, but any other data will not". This describes the situation more accurately.
Stingm on 18/6/2022 at 03:27
Got it. Thanks again for the work. The only complaint I have is a couple of files get picked by my antivirus. But I can live with that. I just tell norton they are ok. Thanks again!
FenPhoenix on 18/6/2022 at 03:57
I was afraid of that. Probably the EasyHook files, which are part of the dark mode system. Meh.
R Soul on 18/6/2022 at 10:10
Thanks for the update Fen. Renamed Dromeds now being found.
FenPhoenix on 23/6/2022 at 03:56
Thanks! And just minutes before I release a new version - but don't worry, there's no new text in this version :cheeky:
With that... a small update with a few minor bugfixes and a feature request.
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https://github.com/FenPhoenix/AngelLoader/releases/download/v1.6.5/AngelLoader_v1.6.5.zip)
AngelLoader v1.6.5 is out.
Features and improvements:* Network paths (eg. "\\networkpc\thief\FMs") are now supported. (thanks kek444)
* Improved performance of differential backups ("Back up all changed files") for FMs with a large number of files (eg. TROTB2).
Fixes:* Readme control visibility still responded to mouse movements when mouse was over a context menu.
* Install/Uninstall was not being disabled when some selected FMs had unknown or unsupported game types.
* On startup, if the main window is placed offscreen such that its title bar would be inaccessible, it's now placed fully back on screen.
* If you clicked to select an item in the Tags dropdown, it wouldn't register until you moved the mouse.
* Ampersand characters were not being handled correctly for the Alternate Titles dropdown menu.
* Ampersand characters were not being rendered correctly for TreeView controls (Tags list).
caqo on 24/6/2022 at 01:30
Quote Posted by FenPhoenix
Thanks! And just minutes before I release a new version - but don't worry, there's no new text in this version :cheeky:
aaahahahahaha. :joke:
Stingm on 24/6/2022 at 02:49
Got it and thanks again for all the work.
Arcatera on 16/7/2022 at 13:28
A couple of feature requests for your consideration:
"Bypass launching the game via Steam" option — Going to the AngelLoader settings and disabling Steam is rather tedious every time I want to play it offline. It might be added either as a tickbox below the play game/FM button or a right-click menu item.
"Total Time Played" — I know that the game shows how much time you have spent playing the fan mission, but how about AngelLoader keeping track of it as well? This would be useful if the player wishes to play the FM more than once.
Thank you. :)
