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DockWindow Client

Description:

Windows only Client for Crossfire: The Multiplayer Adventure Game

Current Version:

  • Version 0.8.2 as of 2024-Apr-22

Screen Shot:

  • A screen shot of the DockWindow Client is here.

Client Features

https://github.com/ChristopherPH/crossfire-dockclient-releases/blob/main/README.md

More Accessible for new and returning players

  • Adheres more to Windows UI standards compared to other clients
  • Consistent UX throughout the application
  • Mouse friendly interface, with right click context menus for actions and command help
  • Each dockable window has a toolbar and context menu with related options and actions (Also accessible via right click on the title or via down arrow in toolbar)

Utilizes a Dockable Window System

  • Windows are movable, dockable, floatable, and rearrangeable on the fly
  • Support for multiple saved window layouts (global, per character, and multiple custom layouts)
  • Layouts are switchable via keybinds or when selecting a character to play

Completely Theme-able

  • Background/Foreground colours, font styles and sizes are changeable on the fly
  • Each dockable window provides additional customization, eg:
    • Inventory item colours and display can be changed based on item info
    • Message colors can be overridden based on category
    • Row heights and icon sizes can be changed in listboxes
    • List views can be sorted, grouped, and support multiple view types (details, icon, etc)

Other minor but useful changes

  • Supports quest list and knowledge window like the Java client
  • Open containers pop up a new inventory window to display their contents
  • Map window scales to screen and is easily zoomable, or map scale can be changed via a fixed amount
  • Message window display can be zoomed in or out
  • Can hide or show any window via keybinds
  • New Hotkey bar
  • New Character Notes window
  • New client only commands:
    • Type 'usercommands' or 'usercommands help' to see the list
  • Native windows application
    • Minimal dependencies and dlls
    • Small install size (~2mb)

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