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2.3 - Download

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There are a ton of changes in this release so I encourage you to go out and find them all. This release is not complete in my eyes but I don't want to hold on to it any longer now that another Steam update has broken the skin.

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You're an absolute champion.

I'm looking forward to 2.4 when you get time >.< As others have observed, you have just made this better with each release (a noteworthy achievement indeed).

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Was looking through some of your other deviations. I particularly love the Aero+ theme. If ever you choose to take a swipe at W8 in the same fashion, make sure you tell me so I can install it :o

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Did you make the banner for the steam group or is it auto generated?

You're an absolute champion.

I'm looking forward to 2.4 when you get time >.< As others have observed, you have just made this better with each release (a noteworthy achievement indeed).

EDIT::

Was looking through some of your other deviations. I particularly love the Aero+ theme. If ever you choose to take a swipe at W8 in the same fashion, make sure you tell me so I can install it :o

EDIT2::

Did you make the banner for the steam group or is it auto generated?

The Aero+ theme isn't his, that's one of his favorites. I do agree it's a pretty good theme though.

As for 2.3, I've already commented on it before it was released. YES!

The Aero+ theme isn't his, that's one of his favorites. I do agree it's a pretty good theme though.

As for 2.3, I've already commented on it before it was released. YES!

Well that's good at least.

Now I can stop hating him for being so damn talented :p

2.4 - Download

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Changelog:

General:

Tweaked BG Colors

New Menu Icon

Controls:

Reduced text size of buttons, comboboxes, toggle buttons, check buttons and radio buttons

Fixed radio buttons not having transparent background

Server Browser, Popup Browser, In-Game Browser, Settings, Small Mode, Debug Window:

Redesigned

Library:

Added hover effect to list

Grid View:

Adjusted Page Margins

Friends List:

Squared off active tab corner

Added hover effect

Adjusted avatar + text positioning

Repositioned invite accept/ignore/block text

Chat:

Fixed Link Check Page invisible text

Centered tab close icon between text and right border

Set Nickname Dialog Box:

Made font smaller to avoid clipping

Fixed caption buttons for the following windows:

Menu:

Check for Updates

Library:

Install Dialog

Friends:

Add Nickname

View Aliases

Notification Options

View Game Info

Tag as...

Chat:

URL Warning Page

Account:

Manage Steam Guard Account Security...

Change password or secret question...

Change contact email address...

Login as a different user...

Beta Participation

Interface:

Set Taskbar Menu / Jumplist Preferences

Downloads + Cloud

Steam Library Folders

You're an absolute champion.

I'm looking forward to 2.4 when you get time >.< As others have observed, you have just made this better with each release (a noteworthy achievement indeed).

EDIT::

Was looking through some of your other deviations. I particularly love the Aero+ theme. If ever you choose to take a swipe at W8 in the same fashion, make sure you tell me so I can install it :o

EDIT2::

Did you make the banner for the steam group or is it auto generated?

Thanks a lot! As Excelsis mentioned, Aero+ isn't mine. I've never released a Windows theme but I have done some concepts.

I put the group avatar together with the Steam icon Auroka shared with me. The wall of avatars is a standard group feature with the new community.

Finally installed this skin on Windows 8. Loving it so much. :)

I'm happy to hear that! :) It feels nice with Windows 8.

The Aero+ theme isn't his, that's one of his favorites. I do agree it's a pretty good theme though.

As for 2.3, I've already commented on it before it was released. YES!

Thank you!

While I'm not a big fan of Windows 8 / Metro I really think that this is the best steam skin out there, you really created a pleasant to look at client and everything just fits perfectly. It's amazing!

Great work on the skin BoneyardBrew and keep it up! :D

Thanks! I'm glad you think that. I'll keep at it!

Well that's good at least.

Now I can stop hating him for being so damn talented :p

Heh :p

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2.5 - Download - Changelog

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In celebration of this release I made a landing page for the skin. It was done weeks ago but losing power set back my schedule. Check it out here!

Also, if you really enjoy using the skin I would appreciate it immensely if you were to donate. Any amount will do, and I could put it towards my next iced coffee! :)

How do I apply this theme? just copy & replace everything into the Steam Directory?

Be sure that it extracts to its own directory (Windows 8 - 2.5) and then put it in the skins folder located in Steam's root directory. Once that's done go to Settings - Interface from Steam and select the skin from the drop-down menu.

Be sure that it extracts to its own directory (Windows 8 - 2.5) and then put it in the skins folder located in Steam's root directory. Once that's done go to Settings - Interface from Steam and select the skin from the drop-down menu.

Thank you very much :). Great theme by the way. I remember using it yonks ago, and it's changed quite a bit since then :D

Thank you very much :). Great theme by the way. I remember using it yonks ago, and it's changed quite a bit since then :D

You're welcome. Thanks, and indeed it has. :p

looks great, thanks!

Thanks, and you're welcome!

Just remember those of us that are here with you now when you start working for Valve :p

Also, the tumblr page is sexy >.<

That would be a dream come true, but whether that becomes a reality or not I'll never forget my awesome fans. :)

I'm glad you like the site. :D

I wonder what I'm doing wrong. I unzipped it to \steam\skins\metro, so there is a steam\skins\metro\resource\styles\steam.styles file, but it doesn't give me the option to use the skin in the settings of steam, just list 1 option, 'default' for skins. I tried upgrading to the steam beta, still no go. advice please?

with the latest release i have noticed some issues with the friends list (this is the only release other than the very first one released on neowin that i have used.

There is a down arrow AND a gear on the top left for settings. also it just looks strange, not sure if it is intended.

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2.5.5 - Download - Steam Group Post

I was going to release these changes as a part of 2.6 but there have been complaints of the details view sidebar being far too small so I decided not to wait. The changelog is below. :)

Also, a sincere thanks to anyone who has donated so far. It means a lot.

Changelog:

General:
Redesigned Filter Buttons to have hit regions as large as their hover and pressed states, changed spacing 1px
Aligned CheckBox Image with Text

Details View:
Re-added Screenshot Backgrounds
Fixed Install Button Hitbox
Larger SideBar
Moved Game Hub Contribution Count to Right-Hand SideBar

Downloads:
Fixed Search Filter Style and Positioning

Screenshot Manager:
Fixed Spoiler Tag Positioning

I wonder what I'm doing wrong. I unzipped it to \steam\skins\metro, so there is a steam\skins\metro\resource\styles\steam.styles file, but it doesn't give me the option to use the skin in the settings of steam, just list 1 option, 'default' for skins. I tried upgrading to the steam beta, still no go. advice please?

Make sure you've put the skin in "Steam/Skins/*Skin Name*", and not "Steam/Steam/Skins/*Skin Name*". I know this is rather basic but it's an easy mistake to me.

Looks great, but what about the background images in the default library view, any plans to add those?

I've re-added them in 2.5.5.

with the latest release i have noticed some issues with the friends list (this is the only release other than the very first one released on neowin that i have used.

There is a down arrow AND a gear on the top left for settings. also it just looks strange, not sure if it is intended.

It looks like you may have overwritten the files in Steam's root directory, as that appears to be a combination of the default and my skin. If it turns out this isn't the case I would delete the skin entirely from the skins folder and put a freshly downloaded copy in.

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