Does anyone know how to change the icon of the .exe file of an AGS game?
Also, could someone recommend an icon-editing program, and one that allows you to add a professional installation program to a game?
Thanks.
Add an icon named user.ico to the file then save your game
I use microsoft visual c++ studio to make icons
For the Setup program icon, put setup.ico in your game (not compiled) directory.
To create icons, try SnIco Edit (http://www.snidesoft.com/icoedit.html).
A completely free setup program is Inno Setup (http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php), Clickteam Install Creator (http://www.clickteam.com/English/install_creator.htm) displays an ad.
I can't speak for the AGS community obviously... and I am a newbie here myself, but just an opinion I want to throw out here.
Don't use an installer unless there is some compelling reason you need to, most if not all AGS games can just be stuck in a zip. Perhaps an installer is appropriate if you've made a professional quality game for distribution to the masses, in which case I would expect you respect some installer ettiquette. (Then again, many mainstream applications are egotistical and don't... [rant suppressed])
If you insist on using an installer, don't put crap on my start menu / desktop / quick launch / etc without asking me. please.
Just my opinion -thanks
Well said, Bryan.
These are games most people will play once or twice then delete. They don't need quick launch icons.
Agreed. At least give us a choice between a zip and an installer.