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MBBS Launcher v1.20 - Ghost3 Support & UI Improvements

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@laudenbachm laudenbachm released this 23 Jan 20:17
v1.20
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MBBS Launcher v1.20 Release Notes

Overview

Version 1.20 adds Ghost3 support for BBS door connectivity, along with UI improvements and updated visuals.

🎯 New Features

Ghost3 Auto-Launch Support

  • Ghost3 Integration: Automatically launch Ghost3 after The Major BBS starts
  • Configurable Delay: Set custom delay (0-300 seconds, default 60) before Ghost3 launches
  • Visual Countdown: Green-themed countdown timer with cancellation support
  • Flexible Path Configuration: Customize Ghost3 installation path (default: C:\Ghost3\Ghost3.exe)
  • Independent Operation: Ghost3 runs separately - no monitoring or management needed

Updated Interface

  • New Background Image: Refreshed launcher screen with updated text
  • Improved Help Dialog (F1):
    • Larger font (11pt) for better readability
    • No word wrapping - displays as formatted
    • Wider window (820px) to accommodate content
    • Resizable for user preference
  • Resizable Configuration Window (F12):
    • Now fully resizable for low-resolution displays
    • Minimum size: 650x600px
    • Works great on 1024x768 monitors
    • Maximize button enabled
    • Clean header with Save/Cancel buttons always visible

UI/UX Improvements

  • Consistent checkbox alignment throughout configuration
  • Improved Ghost3 settings layout matching BBS auto-start style
  • Better button positioning and visibility
  • Professional header layout in configuration editor

📋 What's Ghost3?

Ghost3 is a program that allows The Major BBS to connect to old school BBS doors. This optional feature is perfect for sysops running classic door games alongside their BBS.

How it works:

  1. Enable Ghost3 in Configuration (F12)
  2. Set the path to Ghost3.exe
  3. Configure launch delay (how long after BBS starts)
  4. Launch your BBS (Option 5 - Go!)
  5. Ghost3 automatically starts after the countdown

🔧 Configuration

Access all new settings via F12 Configuration Editor:

Ghost3 Auto-Launch Settings:

  • ☑ Auto-launch Ghost3 after BBS starts (for BBS door support)
  • Path: C:\Ghost3\Ghost3.exe (customizable with Browse button)
  • Delay: 60 seconds (adjustable 0-300)

📸 Screenshots

See the updated launcher interface with new background and improved visuals in the screenshots folder.

🐛 Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed configuration editor button visibility issues
  • Improved form resizing behavior
  • Better layout consistency across all configuration sections
  • Enhanced help documentation with Ghost3 information

💾 Download

File: MBBS Launcher.exe
Size: 1.3 MB
Requirements: .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime (Windows x86)

🔄 Upgrading from v1.10

Simply replace your existing MBBS Launcher.exe with the new version. Your configuration file (MBBSLauncher.ini) will be automatically updated with new Ghost3 settings on first run.

📖 Documentation

  • Press F1 in the launcher for updated help documentation
  • Press F12 to access the configuration editor
  • See README.md for full installation and usage instructions

🙏 Credits

Created with Love ❤ by Mark Laudenbach in Iowa

📝 Notes

  • Ghost3 is optional - the launcher works perfectly without it
  • Ghost3 must be installed separately if you want to use this feature
  • Administrator rights may be required depending on installation location (see README for details)

Full Changelog: See CHANGELOG.md for complete version history

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