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GameDog [v5.0] - Chroma for CS:GO and DOTA2

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Whenever i open the program, i don't see the "Start", "Games" or "Settings" options at the top, I've reinstalled the program but nothing is working. Help please.
WolfspiritM
Userlevel 5
Altok - Adam Kacirek
Mamba TE works perfectly, but DeathStalker is orange and when I start the game ( I tried it with bots) it is grey and there are no effects

The Deathstalker as far as I know only has specific zones defined by Keys and can't make a specific key glow. I don't have a Deathstalker to test, but you can try to set specific Keys and see what zones light up. The following Keys should make the zones light up from left to right if I didn't make a mistake calculating the columns:
OemTilde (The Key left beside "1" above the letters)
D3 (The number Key "3" (not on the numpad))
D7 (The number Key "7" (not on the numpad"))
OemMinus (The minus Key on the right of "0" above the letters)
Insert (The Insert Key)
NumLock (The NumLock Key)

If one doesn't work try a Key close to it. For example if D3 doesn't work try D2 and D4...the triggers should be in the second row of the Keyboard.

Just open for example "Health (Two Colors)" via Doubleclick. Click the checkbox beside "Edit" for the Keys. Uncheck the Keys that are currently checked and check one of the above. Then Save and try ingame.

Would be nice if you could try that and give me feedback if that works! :)

Smiffy
Whenever i open the program, i don't see the "Start", "Games" or "Settings" options at the top, I've reinstalled the program but nothing is working. Help please.

Please make sure to use the latest Version (1.2) and try to launch as Administrator and make sure your firewall/av is not blocking anything. This can happen if the port can't be opened internally as it's blocked by your firewall. Let me know what kind of Firewall/AV you have that might have caused issues.

If that doesn't help:
Check the logfile "GameDog.txt" at:
%AppData%\\GameDog\\logs (C:\\Users\\USERNAME\\AppData\\Roaming\\GameDog\\logs)

And see if there is any error written in that file.
Start a conversation (private message) with me containing the error here on this forum.

If there is no error in the Logfile:
Open the EventViewer (Rightclick on Start and choose "Event Viewer") go to "Windows Logs > Application" and check if there is an Event for GameDog. Copy and paste me the data from the "General" Tab in a new conversation (private message) with me here on this forum.
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Thank you, Deathstalker's working well with keys you told me to use. 🙂
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If you open CSGO then GameDog it just makes my keyboard turn yellow and doesnt do anything and you have to restart CSGO.
WolfspiritM
Userlevel 5
SammyTheBEAST
If you open CSGO then GameDog it just makes my keyboard turn yellow and doesnt do anything and you have to restart CSGO.

That's why you need to start GameDog first and then start CS:GO 🙂
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WolfspiritM
That's why you need to start GameDog first and then start CS:GO :)

I made a script that opens GameDog when CSGO opens (I dont like that Gamedog changes the color scheme when CSGO isnt open) but sometimes its not quick enough to open the program before CSGO fully opens, though. I was wondering, is there was a way to fix it without having to restart CSGO or open both programs manually?
WolfspiritM
Userlevel 5
SammyTheBEAST
I was wondering, is there was a way to fix it without having to restart CSGO or open both programs manually?

Once Razer implements a way to let SDK Apps unregister from the API I will include it. That means you can keep GameDog running forever and whenever you start CS:GO GameDog kicks in. Right now that's not possible. Maybe you can change the script to start CS:GO once GameDog starts and instead of launching CS:GO you launch GameDog?

I think I'm going to create a command line switch or maybe a Setting that keeps GameDog registered to CS:GO in one of the next Versions but that won't be within the next 2 weeks, I'm sorry.

Something like "GameDog.exe -keepregistered" which won't clean up the CS:GO registration once GameDog closes. This way CS:GO would always assume GameDog is running and it won't matter which one you start at first.
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WolfspiritM
Once Razer implements a way to let SDK Apps unregister from the API I will include it. That means you can keep GameDog running forever and whenever you start CS:GO GameDog kicks in. Right now that's not possible. Maybe you can change the script to start CS:GO once GameDog starts and instead of launching CS:GO you launch GameDog?

I think I'm going to create a command line switch or maybe a Setting that keeps GameDog registered to CS:GO in one of the next Versions but that won't be within the next 2 weeks, I'm sorry.

Something like "GameDog.exe -keepregistered" which won't clean up the CS:GO registration once GameDog closes. This way CS:GO would always assume GameDog is running and it won't matter which one you start at first.


That would be a great feature! For now I can just restart since it only happens ~50% of the time. I love the app keep up the great work!
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all works fine (BTW Great job! It's a very nice app! :D) but the leds that shows how many ammo you got dont work, and the rest of the keyboard lights in a very low whitelish light, is a config with the app? (sorry for the BAD english!!)
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Keep going with Dota Support please. Thanks.
smeltn
any update on when we will see an update?
njbmartin
smeltn
any update on when we will see an update?


I'm sure @WolfspiritM will give you an update on when the app has been updated to the latest update which will include the latest update to the updated ChromaSDK.
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WolfspiritM
Userlevel 5
smeltn
any update on when we will see an update?

I'm on holidays at the moment. So no update within the next 2 weeks I think. However next update will contain an auto-updater and for:
schuan
Keep going with Dota Support please. Thanks.

many new dota features 🙂
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Does this app need updating because it doesn't seem to work at the moment, I did everything correctly but when I load CS:GO my lighting on my keyboard stays the same, love the concept to the app though! :smile_:
WolfspiritM
Userlevel 5
Deano7
Does this app need updating because it doesn't seem to work at the moment

No. Actually it should work pretty fine.
Does it turn orange once you start gamedog?

There are multiple cases:

1. Lighting stays the same as the synapse profile
This happens sometimes and requires a reboot of the computer. The SDK sometimes seems to get stuck. Usually after a reboot it works fine again.

2. Lighting turns orange but doesn't change in CS:GO
At first make sure that you start GameDog BEFORE you start CS:GO and keep GameDog running. This can also happen happen when CS:GO isn't able to read out the config file GameDog creates. Try running as Administrator and/or check the permissions for the csgo/cfg folder.

3. Lighting turns grey (or any other background color set) but no other color displays (usually happens for deathstalker keyboard)
As the Deathstalker keyboard only has zones which are defined by specific Keys, only the following Keys are able to be defined:
OemTilde (The Key left beside "1" above the letters)
D3 (The number Key "3" (not on the numpad))
D7 (The number Key "7" (not on the numpad"))
OemMinus (The minus Key on the right of "0" above the letters)
Insert (The Insert Key)
NumLock (The NumLock Key)

Depending on this keys the whole keyboard is lighting up from left to right.


Bachito
) but the leds that shows how many ammo you got dont work

What do you mean they don't work? The LEDs for global ammo are just "guessing" at the moment as CS:GO doesn't deliver that value (yet). I am looking into making this more accurate somehow. That's why some might start orange already. Is that the problem you mean? But the current clip ammo should work without issues.
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WolfspiritM
No. Actually it should work pretty fine.
Does it turn orange once you start gamedog?

There are multiple cases:

1. Lighting stays the same as the synapse profile
This happens sometimes and requires a reboot of the computer. The SDK sometimes seems to get stuck. Usually after a reboot it works fine again.

2. Lighting turns orange but doesn't change in CS:GO
This happens when CS:GO isn't able to read out the config file GameDog creates. Try running as Administrator and/or check the permissions for the csgo/cfg folder.

3. Lighting turns grey (or any other background color set) but no other color displays (usually happens for deathstalker keyboard)
As the Deathstalker keyboard only has zones which are defined by Zones, only the following Keys are able to be defined:
OemTilde (The Key left beside "1" above the letters)
D3 (The number Key "3" (not on the numpad))
D7 (The number Key "7" (not on the numpad"))
OemMinus (The minus Key on the right of "0" above the letters)
Insert (The Insert Key)
NumLock (The NumLock Key)

Depending on this keys the whole keyboard is lighting up from left to right.



What do you mean they don't work? The LEDs for global ammo are just "guessing" at the moment as CS:GO doesn't deliver that value (yet). I am looking into making this more accurate somehow. That's why some might start orange already. Is that the problem you mean? But the current clip ammo should work without issues.

Ah okay it works perfectly now! I just needed to restart my pc after installing Gamedog, this is a really amazing app by the way, love it 🙂
PlagueRider
It just stays yellow?
WolfspiritM
Userlevel 5
Deano7
Ah okay it works perfectly now! I just needed to restart my pc after installing Gamedog, this is a really amazing app by the way, love it :)

Thank you :)

PlagueRider
It just stays yellow?

2. Lighting turns orange but doesn't change in CS:GO
At first make sure that you start GameDog BEFORE you start CS:GO and keep GameDog running. This can also happen happen when CS:GO isn't able to read out the config file GameDog creates. Try running as Administrator and/or check the permissions for the csgo/cfg folder.

Also check that the CS:GO Console outputs the following on start:
Loading Game State Integration: gamestate_integration_gamedog.cfg
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Chroma SDK not available.
WolfspiritM
Userlevel 5
PixelQC
Chroma SDK not available.

Have you tried restarting your Computer?

Check if the SDK is installed in Programs and Features otherwise try reinstalling Synapse.

Make sure the SDK Service is running (Open Taskmanager, click on Services and look for "Razer Chroma SDK Service" and check if it is running.
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Having issues with Firefly displaying the default setting of showing health, everything else works splendidly, great app!

After some testing it seems that it works right up until death, then it is stuck displaying no light/minimal red in the corners. This is not fixed until I unplug/replug the Firefly in.

The above has been retested and proven incorrect, Firefly will light up orange correctly and have the menu color, however once any game is started it will turn all white except red on the bottom two corners and stay that way through the game and GameDog being closed until it is unplugged and plugged in again.

Further testing revealed the color on the mousepad (the grey) can be changed by changing the fill color. However again when using the left and right side of the mousepad to display any stats it does not work( attempted adding it to health, armor, ammo)It only displays health as empty and remains stuck

As a side note it seems the firefly does not have any issues displaying any of the lighting customization through Synapse

Sorry for continuous updates, trying to troubleshoot on my own.
WolfspiritM
Userlevel 5
Shadowmdk
Having issues with Firefly displaying the default setting of showing health, everything else works splendidly, great app!

After some testing it seems that it works right up until death, then it is stuck displaying no light/minimal red in the corners. This is not fixed until I unplug/replug the Firefly in.

The above has been retested and proven incorrect, Firefly will light up orange correctly and have the menu color, however once any game is started it will turn all white except red on the bottom two corners and stay that way through the game and GameDog being closed until it is unplugged and plugged in again.

Further testing revealed the color on the mousepad (the grey) can be changed by changing the fill color. However again when using the left and right side of the mousepad to display any stats it does not work( attempted adding it to health, armor, ammo)It only displays health as empty and remains stuck

As a side note it seems the firefly does not have any issues displaying any of the lighting customization through Synapse

Sorry for continuous updates, trying to troubleshoot on my own.

Thanks for the testing. That's interesting. I sadly don't have a firefly with me in my holidays to test this. I know that the Mamba TE works fine and the firefly used to work, too. It could be that one of the last synapse updates broke it but I won't be able to provide a fix until Tuesday or Wednesday next week when I'm able to test again.

Thanks again 🙂
Y
I need some help getting GameDog to even display options in the games tab. It does have the location to CS:GO but I launch it before launching CS:GO and it just stays orange.
WolfspiritM
Userlevel 5
Yusef
I need some help getting GameDog to even display options in the games tab. It does have the location to CS:GO but I launch it before launching CS:GO and it just stays orange.

What did you set as Location to CS:GO? This error really is nearly always caused by the wrong Location (and you need to restart GameDog after changing the Location).

It needs the \\SteamApps\\common\\Counter-Strike Global Offensive
folder in settings. Nothing more or less and not the bin Folder!

Check if the Path you set in "CS:GO Folder" with added "\\csgo\\cfg\\" exists as in:
\\SteamApps\\common\\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\\csgo\\cfg
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WolfspiritM
Thanks for the testing. That's interesting. I sadly don't have a firefly with me in my holidays to test this. I know that the Mamba TE works fine and the firefly used to work, too. It could be that one of the last synapse updates broke it but I won't be able to provide a fix until Tuesday or Wednesday next week when I'm able to test again.

Thanks again :)


Not sure why but I removed the default setting in there for the Mousepad health and basically recreated it (I think its the exact same) and it is working flawlessly now. Red Herring? o_O

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