Cheat Happens Aurora Released to Public on March 1, 2022
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Mar 04, 2022 at 06:35:41 PM
We did it! We have reached the end of this particular road and have launched our new All-in-One trainer management software, AURORA, as planned, on March 1, 2022. We couldn't be more excited.
You guys made this possible with your extremely generous donations and outpouring of support beyond what we could have ever imagined. To date, we have raised over $500,000 towards the Aurora project and we hope after using the product that you will see we used the funds wisely. During our closed beta period that was open only to Kickstarter backers, we squashed several bugs and better yet, added a multitude of new options and features not originally planned.
Instead of going on and on about all of the features and functionality of Aurora, I'd rather you experience it for yourself.
DOWNLOAD AURORA NOW
All you need to login is an active Cheat Happens Premium subscription (monthly, yearly or lifetime) and you are good to go. Thank you again to everyone that has followed us on this journey and even though we have reached this milestone it doesn't mean that production of Aurora will stop. We have saved up donated funds so that we can continue work on Aurora for a long time to come where we will be adding more and more new functionality and making Aurora THE All-in-One solution in the cheats and trainers space.
We have also opened up our two new Aurora message boards to the public where we can get your feedback, bug reports and new feature requests. We hope to see you there. Until our next major update, thank you again on behalf of the entire Cheat Happens team for helping us make Aurora a reality.
Sincerely,
Chris (PWizard)
Beta Test Going Smoothly... Full Release in 2 Weeks
almost 3 years ago
– Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 01:15:19 AM
Hey everyone,
Just a quick update on things. Our closed BETA test of Aurora couldn't be going more smoothly. Very few bugs found and several user requested features have been added along the way. We are on track for a MARCH 1, 2022 public release. We are spending the next two weeks polishing things up and squashing any remaining small bugs that may exist. Once we go live then we will monitor things closely, fix bugs and also add features based on everyone's experience with the app. We will also be adding in the features that didn't quite make it into the initial release (like Achievements, additional stats, etc).
For those that would still like to get Aurora early, you can still do so through our Backerkit Store.
I want to reiterate a couple of things about the go-live of Aurora:
1. We will no longer be releasing any stand-alone trainers. ALL new and updated trainers, with very few exceptions, will ONLY be available within Aurora so ALL members will need to download the software to continue getting our new and updated trainers. All of your existing stand-alone trainers will continue to work just fine and may also be added to Aurora, much like our existing Trainer Manager software. The current Trainer Manager will be RETIRED and no longer updated or supported after Aurora's release.
2. An active PREMIUM membership will be required in order to login and use Aurora. This is because the sole purpose of Aurora is to use our premium trainers so there literally would be nothing for non-premium users to do within the app.
3. No new memberships or membership types will be required to use Aurora. If you have a monthly, yearly, lifetime or lifetime plus membership today then it will still work with Aurora. No one will have to pay again or purchase an additional membership to use Aurora, with the exception of OFFLINE use.
4. If you wish to use Aurora offline, it will require an Aurora offline key which is NOT the same as our previous, stand-alone trainer offline keys. These keys will only be available to those with a LIFETIME PLUS membership (and those that purchased keys during our Kickstarter/Backerkit campaign).
5. On launch day, there will be a new page on the site dedicated to Aurora where you will be able to download it and get more information on it. We have been busy loading new and past trainers into our Aurora database and as of this writing we are right around 1000 compatible trainers. More are added every day.
Here are the release logs since our last update:
Changelog 1.0.6
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[!] Fixed an error when using ingame overlay on a trainer without trainer options
[!] Fixed broken search introduced by 1.0.5 update
Changelog 1.0.7
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[+] Added 'Requests' page
[+] You can now rate a trainer within Aurora
[+] Added header customization (background, foreground + background image) + import/export to file
[+] Added a tooltip to the favorite button
[+] Added 'Remove from favorites' to context menu of a favorite game on the left list
[+] Added an option to auto login
[+] Added an option to change controller trigger
[+] Added your current RC balance below your avatar
[+] Added prompt to restart Aurora when Mica or Darkmode setting has changed
[+] Added a new button next to 'Mark as favorite' which notifies you about a trainer update while you are using the trainer
[+] Added an option to disable hardware acceleration
[+] Added an option to opt-in into preview versions
[~] Set fixed height and width for Changelog window
[~] Adjusted foreground color in dark mode making text easier to read
[~] Editor options are now scrollable also when trainer isn't activated
[~] The home page scales with the window size now to better support higher resolutions
[!] Fixed styling of changelog window
[!] Fixed minor memory leaks
[!] Fixed main window opens maximized after it was closed on second monitor on left side
Changelog 1.0.8
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[~] Changed default (no avatar) avatar image
[!] Fixed several keyboard RGB related issues
[!] Fixed EPIC filter
[!] Fixed reset trainer button not working on specific trainers
[!] Fixed main menu is not visible for first time users
Changelog 1.0.9
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[+] Added scaling of ingame overlay via Ctrl+Shift+Page Up to increase and Ctrl+Shift+Page Down to decrease
[~] Due to incorrect versioning of 1.0.7 release, only after this update all 1.0.8 changes apply for most people
....as you can see, we have been busy since our last update. That's all I really have to share at this time. The very next update will likely come on release day. We're excited for everyone to get their hands on it and see what we have been working on these last couple of months since the Kickstarter ended. You guys made it possible and we are very proud of it.
Until March 1st...
Chris (PWizard)
Aurora 1.0.5 Released to BETA Testers - On Track for Public Release
almost 3 years ago
– Thu, Feb 03, 2022 at 03:15:30 PM
Hey everyone,
It's been a little over a week since we released our first BETA of our new All-in-One Trainer Client, Cheat Happens Aurora. Wow, a lot has happened since then, from competitors copying our work to others trying and failing miserably to launch their own AIO. But on the positive side, the beta testing has gone EXTREMELY well, with very few actual bugs reported and almost all of them have already been fixed as we have released 5 new versions of Aurora since January 24th. We are now on version 1.0.5 and certainly on track for a public release of the software in the coming weeks. Right now we are focused on implementing several user requested features from our Aurora Message Boards and also finishing off things not included in the initial release like our Requests system, Achievements, etc.
First impressions of the app have been overwhelmingly positive with not a negative comment in the bunch. The app is polished and runs better than competitor apps which are up to version 8 and been out over 5 years according to multiple members familiar with both pieces of software. We now even have a moderator that has moved away from a competitor site to join our mod team due to all the copying and poor attitudes towards their members.
We've had several people ask us if they could still get in on the Aurora beta test so we added that to our BackerKit Store as an option that can be purchased for a small donation of $20 which will go towards our ongoing development of the app and the adding of new and exciting features never before seen in any other AIO out there.
We are still gathering feedback, bug reports and feature requests from Kickstarter backers that have their hands on the app over on our new Aurora Message Boards, however you will need to have Aurora beta access in order to participate in the forums just so we don't get too many messages mixed in from those that have yet to experience the app.
I wish I could share some new screens and videos with you, but unfortunately our competitors just like to use them as "inspiration" for their own AIO software and so we will keep those final tidbits a surprise for members on public release day, which is quickly approaching! We are hoping to launch before the end of February for all to use. We've also been busy back-loading existing trainers into our Aurora database so that on launch day we have a TON of Aurora compatible trainers for you guys to use. We just passed 500 new and recent trainers that are now Aurora compatible and we're shooting for THOUSANDS by the time we officially launch!
What I can share are the release notes/changelogs from our first 5 versions of the app for those interested:
Changelog 1.0.5:
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[+] Added 'Clean Temp Files' button to settings -> standalone trainers page
[+] Added filter trainer list by Steam/Gog/Epic/Gamepass support
[~] Avatars are only downloaded when you choose to pick a new one instead of every time you open the settings page
[!] Fixed some issues with maximized window on second monitors
Changelog 1.0.4:
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[+] Improved game search function. Multiple words no longer have to be part of the game name as a single string. i.e. previously a search of 'Call warfare' gave no results. Now it does.
[+] Added a button to open the website for games without compatible trainers
[!] Fixed 'Remember my choice' is shown for games without compatible trainers
[!] Fixed closing game while running trainer doesn't reset trainer status (for real this time)
Changelog 1.0.3:
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[+] Added 'Delete trainer from disk' context menu for offline/standalone trainers
[+] Added 'Open' button to trainer attachments if attachment is a RAR or ZIP file
[+] Showing notification for Lifetime(+) trainers if membership is insufficient
[~] Improved rendering performance and lowered memory usage
[~] Adjusted element spacing on items in 'Trainers' page
[!] Fixed download standalone trainer button color in white mode
[!] Fixed maximizing window in second monitor makes the window disappear
Changelog 1.0.2:
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[+] Added a close active trainer button to the top left
[~] Reworked scaling experience for users with high DPI scaling, lowered minimum window height
[~] Hide launch game button if game is running
[!] Fixed a crash on reading invalid EPIC manifest file
[!] Fixed closing game while running trainer doesn't reset trainer status
Changelog 1.0.1:
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[~] Adjusted message box foreground color, font size and distance to window border
[~] Adjusted cheat option tooltip foreground color, initial show up delay and max width
[~] Some theme adjustments
[!] Fixed message box text is not wrapped
[!] Fixed several issues regarding window size/position
[!] Fixed maximize window overlaps taskbar
...as you can see, we have been busy!
Sorry for the super-long post, just wanted to keep everyone in the loop on where production is on the app that you guys so graciously backed.
PS --- We were so proud of what we accomplished here, we used FramedSuccess.com to have a custom-made certificate that I now have hanging proudly next to my work desk. They even featured us on their homepage so thought we would give some props back!
Until next time... we're getting ever-closer! So excited for everyone to get their hands on the final app!
Chris (PWizard)
Aurora BETA v1.0 Released Today!
almost 3 years ago
– Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 02:01:49 PM
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.
Aurora Beta Coming VERY Soon...
almost 3 years ago
– Sat, Jan 22, 2022 at 06:56:14 AM
Hey everyone, just wanted you to know that we have released our first version of Aurora to our internal team of testers to find any glaring bugs or crashes and then in a few days, if all goes well, we will be releasing an updated beta version to all of those that backed our project at Tier 1 or higher. This only applies to those that backed us during the original KICKSTARTER campaign and not through Backerkit add-ons or store purchases. Note that I have recently added a new item to the Backerkit store that would allow anyone interested to purchase access to our early/beta version to the app should you want to take part in helping to find bugs, report issues and suggest features. This item will be available for approximately the next 2 weeks ahead of the Aurora official public release 1.0 in approximately 3-4 weeks. If you are interested, head over to our BackerKit Store.
Right now, all functionality is working with the exception of the built-in REQUESTS system, MESSAGE BOARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS and COLOR THEMES. We have marked on the website which titles are AIO COMPATIBLE (in ORANGE) with an icon on the game's index page. This replaces the TRAINER MANAGER icon. Note that for now all trainers will still be released in both stand-alone and AIO-compatible versions. Once the AIO goes live, all newly released trainers and trainer updates will ONLY be released in AIO format and will ONLY work with the AIO application. Previous trainers will still be available for individual download until the time in which they are replaced with a newer version which is AIO compatible.
Also note that this will be your LAST CHANCE to get your OFFLINE KEYS for the AIO if you do not plan to upgrade or have our Lifetime PLUS membership. We have currently made them available in packs of 20 for a very low price in our Backerkit Store. The majority of members at our site have NEVER even come close to using their 20 key allotment for our current trainers. Once the AIO is launched, the only way to obtain an offline key will be by upgrading to a Lifetime PLUS membership. They will no longer be for sale.
In the next couple of days we will be uploading 100 new HIGH QUALITY avatars to the website. All users that purchased the 100 avatar pack over at Backerkit (or purchase it from here forward) OR those that had the +100 avatars included in their Kickstarter pledge tier will automatically receive access to these new avatars. They are the best looking avatars we have ever offered on the site featuring characters from the latest and greatest movies and video games. We expect them to be available in the next few days.
For those that pledged to be an early access/beta tester, please watch your CHEAT HAPPENS PM INBOX! This is where you will receive notice regarding the availability of the beta release of Aurora along with instructions on reporting errors and a download link. Please note that ONLY those that we have flagged in our database as contributors will be able to login and use the app, all others will be denied until the full public release of the app is released.
We're excited for you guys to finally get the first version of Aurora in your hands just a short two months after our Kickstarter campaign ended (to the day). Thanks as always to those that pledged and those that continue to support our efforts through our Backerkit Store.
Sincerely,
Chris (PWizard)
