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casual pre-loader

03 Dec 04:04

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v1.7.2

What's new:

  • Fix newly broken link to my modpack.
  • More janitorial work for Linux.

casual pre-loader

26 Nov 01:49

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v1.7.1

What's new:

  • Added support for Gold Rush mod in options menu.
  • Various file cleanups.
  • Linux is now easier to use. (not part of release)
  • Linux updater is now less cringe.
  • Linux now has its own run.sh for installing/running.

casual pre-loader

06 Nov 03:12

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v1.7.0

What's new:

  • Fixed bug with quickprecache caching cosmetics.
  • Documentation overhaul.
  • Icons updated to support light/dark mode.
  • Hud files generated by the preloader will now be separate in custom.
  • Options added to disable console on startup.
  • Config now dynamically generated based on detected files.
  • Hopefully fixed skeleton hotel fire and jump effects. (re-download mods.zip in app)
  • Added fallback support for failed installs.
  • Added ability for users to cancel during installs.

casual pre-loader

20 Oct 21:11

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v1.6.6

What's new:

  • Fixed bug with dereferenced elements (4294967295).
  • Fixed bug with de-duplication using incorrect index.
  • Fixed bug with missing unknown header.
  • PCF Processing optimizations.
  • Installation performance optimizations.
  • Better loading bar updates.
  • valve-parser library optimizations.
  • huds now install separately.

casual pre-loader

11 Oct 21:29

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v1.6.2

What's new:

  • Fix for sound mods having mixed slashes in sound scripts not being picked up by regex.

casual pre-loader

11 Oct 05:28

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v1.6.1

Minor bugfixes

What's new:

  • Fix for some bugged Valve particle systems not being properly structured.
  • Fix for r_rootlod in quickprecache not being written.
  • Fix for item_fx.pcf being named item_fx.pcf.pcf.
  • Fix for json decode errors in main installation thread.

casual pre-loader

10 Oct 02:27

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v1.6.0

HAPPY HALLOWEEN :DDD

What's new:

  • Added missing weapon unusual particle files and Halloween 2025 unusuals.
  • Added Simple/Advanced particle mode, simple mode shows 10 particle groups instead of 100+ files.
  • Added particle file splitting for item_fx.pcf (now split into unusuals and gameplay for mix-and-match).
  • Added "Export as VPK" button to export addons as VPK files.
  • Added dedicated Load Order panel for managing addon installation order with drag-and-drop.
  • Added "Edit mod.json" button in Details panel for editing addon metadata.
  • Added mods.zip download functionality directly.
  • Fixed major bug in particle_system_map.json where parent effects were improperly marked.
  • Fixed major bug with improper byte termination in some PCF files.
  • Fixed ZIP files with mod folders at root level not being named.
  • Fixed ZIP files not properly importing mod.json
  • Prevented sound.cache files from being included in VPK during installation.
  • Moved "Refresh Addons" and "Open Addons Folder" to Options dropdown.
  • Moved "delete addons" to a right-click menu.
  • Category headers now hidden when no addons match that category.
  • UI is no longer QSplitter based and uses QHBoxLayout.

casual pre-loader

02 Oct 02:05

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casual_preloader_light.zip is the standalone app.

Unzip wherever & double-click RUNME.bat

If you want the included mods, put 'mods.zip' in casual-preloader-light/casual-preloader/

v1.5.3
Whats new:

  • Huds are now installed separately as their own folders in custom.
  • Added more material paths to vmt filter.
  • This is mostly a test of the auto updater :).

casual pre-loader

03 Sep 23:18

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casual_preloader_full.zip has all the pre-installed mods.
casual_preloader_light.zip is the standalone app.

Unzip wherever & double-click RUNME.bat

v1.5.2
Whats new:

  • Added auto updater.
  • Added support for unusual hats & weapons.

casual pre-loader

27 Aug 05:27

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Download casual_preloader.zip and unzip it anywhere you want.

Double-click RUNME.bat

v1.5.1.1 hotfix:

  • Fixed regex issue for sound files.
  • Fixed glob bug in quickprecache.
  • Fixed bug with vo/ file search.

v1.5.0
Whats new:

  • Better vmt generator should prevent material bugs.
  • Added easier import and setup menu for first time installation.
  • Added settings menu.
  • Pre-installed mods can now be disabled during setup or from settings menu.
  • Added version number to settings menu.
  • Valve.rc no longer used so please add +exec w/config.cfg to launch options. (app will warn after install)
  • Drag and drop now works on both tabs.
  • Drag and drop now accepts zip files and folders, it will do its best to detect if its correct.
  • Added sound mod functionality (there are some sounds that wont work, this may change later, try it out)