Release v5.0.0

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+# DetailedLoLRPC - Release Notes [v5.0.0]
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+This major update brings a completely revamped experience with a brand new GUI, exciting new features, and significant improvements to stability and performance!
+
+## ✨ New GUI & Features
+
+* **Completely New Graphical User Interface (GUI):**
+    * The application now features a modern and intuitive settings interface, making it easier than ever to customize your Rich Presence.
+* **One-Click In-App Updates (New!):**
+    * Update DetailedLoLRPC directly from the GUI! The "Check for Updates" button now handles the entire update process, including download and installation (via a CMD helper).
+* **Enhanced Idle Status Customization:**
+    * **Profile Info Mode (New Options!):**
+        * Choose to display your Riot ID (Summoner Name).
+        * Choose to display your Tagline.
+        * Choose to display your Summoner Level.
+    * **Custom Idle Status (New!):**
+        * Set a custom image (via URL) and custom text for your idle presence.
+        * Optionally show your availability status circle and time elapsed.
+* **Loading Screen RPC (New!):**
+    * Your Rich Presence will now display that you're on the loading screen when a match starts.
+* **Mute RPC Functionality (New!):**
+    * Temporary mute and unmute Rich Presence via a new option in the tray icon menu and a dedicated button in the settings GUI.
+* **Choose from 5 Map Icon Styles (New!):**
+    * Customize the map icon displayed in your Rich Presence by selecting from five different styles.
+* **Import/Export Settings (New!):**
+    * Easily back up your DetailedLoLRPC configuration or transfer it to another installation using the new import and export settings feature.
+
+## 🚀 Enhancements & Fixes
+
+* **Improved Timer Syncing (New!):**
+    * In-game timers displayed in Rich Presence are now accurately synchronized.
+* **Immediate RPC Updates on Config Change:**
+    * Any changes made to your configuration via the GUI or tray menu are now reflected in your Rich Presence instantly.
+* **Reliable RPC Clearing:**
+    * Fixed an issue where Rich Presence would sometimes not clear correctly after exiting a game lobby.
+* **Instance Checking:**
+    * Improved the mechanism to ensure only one instance of DetailedLoLRPC can run at a time.
+* **Update Reliability:**
+    * Resolved an issue that would cause the Riot client to get stuck in an update loop.
+
+## 🛠️ Internal Improvements
+
+* **Completely Rewritten Internal Code Structure:**
+    * The application's core has been significantly refactored for better maintainability, scalability, and overall performance.
+* **Better Logging for Debugging:**
+    * Logging capabilities have been greatly enhanced, providing more detailed information for easier troubleshooting and issue diagnosis.
+* **Comprehensive Error Handling:**
+    * Implemented more robust error handling throughout the application to improve stability and prevent unexpected crashes.
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+Thank you for using DetailedLoLRPC! I'm excited for you to try out these new features and improvements.