Homebrew Custom game icons tutorial and sharing hub

[HoTsHoTz79]

Yeah, i already tested and it work but config.ini not work, no game name on your theme

Yeah that's basically I hid the game title so config. Ini wouldn't work
I'll work on another theme with title included once I post the horizontal theme

Also I should mention, the best resolution is 422 x 256 before converting it into 256x256 for perfect image side

 

[chronoss]

I'll work on another theme with title included once I post the horizontal theme

Ok

Also I should mention, the best resolution is 422 x 256 before converting it into 256x256 for perfect image side

Good to hear

 

[chronoss]

Also I should mention, the best resolution is 422 x 256 before converting it into 256x256 for perfect image side

I tested it and i see any difference

 

[HoTsHoTz79]

I tested it and i see any difference

oh really? well thats good in a way lol

also what website do you use for searching game icons?

 

[devinacho]

Help, my Switch starts all normal for at least 5 seconds and then when it hits the lock screen it crashes into this, is it the Atmosphere version?

Firmware 11.0.1, AMS 17.0

I also have a gamecart inserted so I don't know if that contributes to it at all. I'm using the sys-tweak_fix file, since the other file just makes my Switch crash on the Atmosphere splash screen

 

[cucholix]

Help, my Switch starts all normal for at least 5 seconds and then when it hits the lock screen it crashes into this, is it the Atmosphere version?

Firmware 11.0.1, AMS 17.0

I also have a gamecart inserted so I don't know if that contributes to it at all. I'm using the sys-tweak_fix file, since the other file just makes my Switch crash on the Atmosphere splash screen

It used to happen in previous build, are you 100% sure that you are using the _fix one?

Also if you delete sys-tweak module it start normally?

 

[devinacho]

It used to happen in previous build, are you 100% sure that you are using the _fix one?

Also if you delete sys-tweak module it start normally?

First I was using the sys-tweak provided by Hotshotz79 in his theme page, then I switched to the _fix one when that didn't work, absolutely certain
And yes, I've already deleted it and I'm using my Switch just as I normally would
Tried downgrading Atmosphere to 16.2 but that didn't end well so I'm back on 17.0

 

[HoTsHoTz79]

FYI; I should mention the sys-tweak I have on my github is Build #64: Commit d37aabc

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Also: Horizontal Icon Theme is now available for download..
Source: https://github.com/hotshotz79/NX-Custom-Game-Icons
Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/NXThemes/comments/ldmrtk/hotzhoriz_horizontal_icon_theme/

Thought you might like this @SodaSoba

 

[lordelan]

FYI; I should mention the sys-tweak I have on my github is Build #64: Commit d37aabc

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Also: Horizontal Icon Theme is now available for download..
Source: https://github.com/hotshotz79/NX-Custom-Game-Icons
Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/NXThemes/comments/ldmrtk/hotzhoriz_horizontal_icon_theme/

Thought you might like this @SodaSoba

Nice. Also saw your tool u're working on for icon creation. Hope it's coming soon.

 

[SodaSoba]

FYI; I should mention the sys-tweak I have on my github is Build #64: Commit d37aabc

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Thought you might like this @SodaSoba

You thought correctly! That's amazing, much preferable use of screen real estate in my opinion.

So would I assume correctly to make the icon
422x256 then resize the canvas after to 256x256 and when using the theme the image is stretched?
Pretty clever way of getting the theme to work. I think I'll attempt the horizontal version later, throw a few "icons" together.

 

[chronoss]

oh really? well thats good in a way lol

also what website do you use for searching game icons?

Google and i use Photoshop to resize my icon..... and excuse me, i made a mod for your Horizontal theme and i think it's better for me

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You thought correctly! That's amazing, much preferable use of screen real estate in my opinion.

So would I assume correctly to make the icon
422x256 then resize the canvas after to 256x256 and when using the theme the image is stretched?
Pretty clever way of getting the theme to work. I think I'll attempt the horizontal version later, throw a few "icons" together.

If u use a 422x256, the plugin or the theme can't resize the icon, u get a question mark on the menu, u need to resize your icon 422x256 to 256x256 on your PC before u use it. I don't know how he make her icon but it don"t work for me

 

[ArcharGelod]

Resident Evil [010050F00BC1A000]

Witcher 3 [US - 0100E67012924000]

Tinfoil [050000BADDAD0000] - piracy is bad, buy games

 

[lordelan]

FYI; I should mention the sys-tweak I have on my github is Build #64: Commit d37aabc

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Also: Horizontal Icon Theme is now available for download..
Source: https://github.com/hotshotz79/NX-Custom-Game-Icons
Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/NXThemes/comments/ldmrtk/hotzhoriz_horizontal_icon_theme/

Thought you might like this @SodaSoba

Btw may I ask what that PC icon from your vertical screenshot is for?
Just a DosBox + Windows 3.x/95 forwarder or PC streaming or something else?

 

[SodaSoba]

@HoTsHoTz79 seems to work well


it might take me a while to actually redo all of the icons but this shows promise for sure!!

do you think it would be possible to make a layout like this mock up?? :

I never use eshop as it's blocked on a dns level, I've never used the power button ever.
and i think smaller hori icons means you don't get a blow out as much.

I've tried to do layout before but I fail miserably, yourself on the other hand definitely have a skill

 

[chronoss]

do you think it would be possible to make a layout like this mock up?? :

It's possible but not good to see all game on the menu and on bottom, profil and other icon.

 

[SodaSoba]

I have made a few icons to be used with @HoTsHoTz79 Horizontal theme "HotzHoriz-Home.nxtheme"
I'll do my best to continue to finish off icons that I have on my system or interest me before considering requests
if there is such a need.

 

[chronoss]

@HoTsHoTz79 seems to work well
View attachment 245181

it might take me a while to actually redo all of the icons but this shows promise for sure!!

do you think it would be possible to make a layout like this mock up?? :

View attachment 245182

I never use eshop as it's blocked on a dns level, I've never used the power button ever.
and i think smaller hori icons means you don't get a blow out as much.

I've tried to do layout before but I fail miserably, yourself on the other hand definitely have a skill

This, is better that your model

 

[chronoss]

This is my contribution to use with "HotzVert-Home.nxtheme" from @HoTsHoTz79 theme

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[Fadi5555]

Please can you make a Zelda’s ballad icon with zelda on it?

 

[SodaSoba]

This, is better that your model
View attachment 245209

To be honest I would prefer 12 icons over 6
On a bigger TV the 6 icons are a little blown out(slightly blurry). I'm not complaining at all because I couldn't even make the layout myself, I'm not fussed about power & eshop but I do switch players a fair bit.

I'm going through my back catalogue of icons making sure I remake all my icons for horizontal.
It would be awesome to have horizontal icons in the "all software" page also but the home page is still awesome.