Hot Fix 1.2.4.5

Dear Pilots,

This Update entails only Hotfixes to the Siximage System and the Thunderstore Mod packer.

Features

Enhancements

Updated The SiximageSharp Library

Bug Fixes

Fixed Thunderstore Packager Format Errors.
Fixed Icon loading for the Thunderstore Packager.

Feature Release v1.2.4

Dear Pilots,

Hello!,
I hope your June is doing great!,
just finished is VTOL 1.2.4. Hope you enjoy!.

Features

Added The Thunderstore Repacker!
Added a searchbar to the Thunderstore Browsing Experience

Enhancements

Updated the Skin tool to support all pilot and titan Skins
Improved the speed of thunderstore Searches
Improved the Memory recollection.
Installation of DDS skins from the Thunderstore page.

Bug Fixes

Fixed Thunderstore Errors with Certain Mods
Fixed Errors Related tothe creation of server CFG zips.
Fixed Errors Related To the Setting of Mods and certain Errors.

Thanks to -

@Ralley111
@MysteriousRSA
@emma-miler
@wolf109909
@laundmo
@SamLam140330
@ConnorDoesDev
@ScureX
@rrrfffrrr
@themoonisacheese
@xamionex

For the continued improvement and massive contributions to the VTOL project.

-Juicy.

Feature Update v1.2.3

Dear Pilots,

Hello!,

I do apologize for the long delay of this release due to certain irl issues.
However 1.2.3 is here with many changes fixes and add ons.

Thank you So much for 11k+ Downloads!!!

Looking forward to the future with you all.

As OF 2022-05-03 the VTOL CN and VTOL branch are now 1 family! :D
Thank you mountain loads to @wolf109909 for leading this.

Features

Added Dynamic Themes
Added Custom Master Server Url Under Updates
Added Custom Git Url Under Updates
Added Custom Update Git Url Under Updates
Re-Added Drag And Drop Support(cannot be used in admin mode)
Added Save Log On Close To Ensure Catching of Crash Errors
Added Full control over Custom Url options under the updates
Re-Added Thunderstore DDS skin installation

Enhancements

Improved Log Format And Readability
Added New icons to the launch buttons that change on Version
Added New Dialogs throughout the application.
Reworked Mod installation for certain mod issues
Reworked Compatibilty Checking

Bug Fixes

Fixed Mod install Bugs
Fixed Language Luanch Bugs
Fixed Crash errors
Decreased Snooze Timer on the application to cut resource usage
Fixed multiple error on master server check
Fixed the error on launch

Deep and abundant thanks to -

Ralley#3354
@MysteriousRSA
@wolf109909
EmmaM#6474
laundmo#7544
E3VL#6669
@SamLam140330
@ConnorDoesDev
@ScureX

For the continued improvement and massive contributions to the VTOL project.

-Juicy.

Feature Update v1.2.2

Dear Pilots,

Good Morning Afternoon and Evening!,

Thank you for 3.5k+ Users!!!
Thank you for your continued feedback, and support to this project!.

This is the 1.2.2 release of VTOL bringing some Quality of life addons and new features.

Features

Added Master Server and Orgin Client Status Indicators
Added Start Origin Option if origin is closed, or EA desktop keeps overriding the application. thsi fix is specific to steam and origin Users of Titanfall 2.
Added new Server Import Export Features.
Added a new setting under updates for what repo your +Northstar Installation uses. please follow the example scheme when changing the address.
Added a New category for the Thunderstore Mod Browse tab for easier browsing(further improvements coming soon)
Added DDS Skin support from thunderstore downloads.

Enhancements

Changed the Mod management window to no longer use the apply button
Added New icons to the launch buttons
Added New Dialogs throughout the application.

Bug Fixes

Fixed A huge issue with mod management
Fixed the issue with creating Dedicated servers.
Fixed the Download mod sys from leaving temp files.
Fixed VTOL update err.
Fixed UI title issues.
Fixed small issues with the Language prefs and startup.
Added multiple checks for downloads.
Fixed a skin tool releated error.

Deep and abundant thanks to -

Ralley#3354
@MysteriousRSA
@wolf109909
EmmaM#6474
laundmo#7544
E3VL#6669
@SamLam140330
@ConnorDoesDev
@ScureX

For the continued improvement and massive contributions to the VTOL project.

-Juicy.

Feature Update v1.2.1

Hello Pilots.

As of March 7th 2022, VTOL Version 1.2.1 is now out!
With the Feature Update 1.2.1, multiple quality of life changes have been made,
along with a massive feature that has been in progress for a while now.

Features
Many UI improvements.
Added The all new Sever Dedicated page, allowing Server Creators to quickly configure and create Servers for the Northstar Client.
Added A Download Dialog to Track Download Progress, for the Northstar Client.
Added Multilanguage Support for the Following Languages;
French
German
Italian
Chinese

Please Feel Free to come help localize the remaining languages below, or any languages you feel VTOL could help support :).
Japanese
Portuguese
Russian

Enhancements

Added Drag and drop functionality for the mods and Skins page for the ability to Add Mods and Skins quickly.
Added a download ring in the Mod Browser for thunderstore mods.
Added new Logs and Detailed Errors for better Bug Troubleshooting.
Added a help Button.
Changed the BG.

Bug Fixes

Added Multiple Checks to ensure no crashing in the process of moving Mods
Added Multiple fixes for the Checking of Thunderstore mods.
Changed how Titanfall Integrity is checked.
many more small fixes found in development.
Fixed a Skin Bug
Fixed A Mod Section Open error.
Fixed VTOL not opening on WIN Home Systems.

Thank you so much to:
Ralley#3354
@MysteriousRSA
@wolf109909
EmmaM#6474
laundmo#7544
E3VL#6669
@SamLam140330
@ConnorDoesDev
@ScureX
For the continued improvement and massive contributions to the VTOL project.

-Juicy.

Milestone Release 1.2.0

Dear Pilots.

A quick message.

As of today the journey that has been taken to reach VTOL has reached version 1.2.0!.
Thank you so much to everyone who helped with this project. Once again, To the future of VTOL and More importantly to +Northstar as a community and Platform!.

Please Click Check for updates in the Updates tab to Download the latest version.

-Patch Notes-

Features

Added Proper Error catching for all situations
Changed Write to Log to icnlude a Notification and proper Timestamps.
Greatly reworked Thunderstore Browse UI
Stability all round.

Bug Fixes

Fixed the issue flagged by @ meechgalhuquot.
Updated the Startup arguments box to accept enter to save the arguments.
Fixed Scrolling 🏃
No selection Mod Menu Bug🔧

Thank you to -Ralley#3354 for testing this release.

Any feedback, criticism and Suggestions can be sent as an Issue with the appropriate tag in git hub, or you can reach me at @ Juicy#0269

Deep gratitude to this amazing community,

-Juicy

Thunderstore UI update

Hey all,

Update 1.1.9 just is just an incremental update for the thunderstore UI and fixes a MAJOR flaw for how i import New Mods,
that I had not accounted for.

Please Click check for updates to update to this version.

Thank you.

Features

Improved the Mod Browse UI.

Bug Fixes

Fixed Thunderstore Mod Download Flaw.

General Fixes - 1.1.8

VTOL UPDATE - 1.1.8

This is a general Bug Fix Update.
Please Click Check For updates, if you already have VTOL installed.

Features

• Updating Northstar installations.
• Easy installation of the Northstar Client.
• Verification of a Northstar installation (if you did it manually).
• Viewing installed mods.
• Toggling installed Northstar mods.
• Installing downloaded Northstar mods (.zip files).
• Installing and injecting various types of Titanfall 2 player/weapon skins.
• Booting up a Northstar server with more arguments for the Northstar Client.
• Booting up a dedicated server for the Northstar Client.
• Install Mods from The Northstar Collection on the Thunderstore Platform.
• Boot Northstar.
• Boot Vanilla Titanfall.

Bug Fixes

This update addresses simple issues with Mod installation from thunderstore.
Installation Prequisite Issues.
Folder Stability.

Thank you for the support,

-Juicy.

Official Release Of VTOL - Version 1.1.7

Hey all,

The previous application Known as the Northstar Mod manager has undergone a re-write and is now called VTOL

Please Ensure to understand that the legacy version will have no further updates as all functionality has been moved to the VTOL build.

Using check for Updates is UNAVAILABLE and should not be attempted to update to this version.
Please Manually download the new release from here.

Features

• Updating Northstar installations.
• Easy installation of the Northstar Client.
• Verification of a Northstar installation (if you did it manually).
• Viewing installed mods.
• Toggling installed Northstar mods.
• Installing downloaded Northstar mods (.zip files).
• Installing and injecting various types of Titanfall 2 player/weapon skins.
• Booting up a Northstar server with more arguments for the Northstar Client.
• Booting up a dedicated server for the Northstar Client.
• Install Mods from The Northstar Collection on the Thunderstore Platform.
• Boot Northstar.
• Boot Vanilla Titanfall.

Enhancements

• Complete UI overhual.
• Change of Program Platform for more flexibility.
• Added the New Notif System.

BugFixes:
•Many install error Bugs
•The Launch not found Issue
•Fixed the .NET runtime error
• Various Bug Fixes and re-write of crucial systems.

Thank you to:
-Ralley#3354
-EmmaM#6474
-laundmo#7544
-E3VL#6669
-Mysterious#7899

With the release of VTOL I hope it meets and exceeds the expectations for you Pilots.

-Juicy.

Release 1.1.6

Dear Pilots,

This release 1.1.6 is a UI overhaul of 1.1.5,

The Included and active full features of the Northstar Mod Manager are now,

Updating +NorthStar Installations
Installation of the +NorthStar Launcher
Verifying a Titanfall 2 +NorthStar install
Viewing Mods in the Mod List
Toggling Mods On and off in the +NorthStar Client
Downloading Mods from a Remote repo
Downloading Mods from a Local Zip Download
Installing All Types of Weapon Skins into Titanfall 2
Launching the Dedicated Server from the +Northstar Client
The ability to launch the +NorthStar Exe from the base
Change arguments that launch the dedicated and +NorthStar Exe

The Added Features apart from the overhaul are:

Bug Fixes for Mods
Bug Fixes For Skin Imports
Multiple changes to the Error calls

THE INSTALLED FAILED ON UPDATE SUMMARY IS STILL PRESENT HOWEVER I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE CASES HAVE DECREASED,
CONTINUED WORK ON THIS ISSUE IS UNDERWAY
THE UPDATE WILL INSTALL PROPERLY PLEASE DO NOT BE ALARMED BY THE MESSAGE

Thank you for everything.
To one of the best communities Cheers.🍻

-Juicy.