Client Launcher

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What is a Client Launcher?

It downloads and also updates your City of Heroes game install

Overview and Concerns

The current client launcher options for City of Heroes have many limitations and security holes. This issue needs to be addressed.

Current Launcher Options

  • Tequila - Windows
    • Used Primarily by Homecoming Servers Network and Titan Network (For Paragon Chat)
    • Used by Many Private Servers
    • Development status - Abandoned
  • Cream Soda - Windows
    • Forked from Tequila and reworked
    • Used by Many Private Servers
    • Development status - Abandoned?
  • Island Rum (Need Source) - Mac
    • Development status - Active (?)
  • Sunrise - Windows?
    • Project started by SCOTS Team but was later abandoned before release
    • Currently in incomplete status
    • Development status - Abandoned?
  • Sweet Tea - Cross-Platform?
    • Active development by CoXG
    • Created to imitate Cream Soda? While also attempting to address security flaws found in all current Launchers
    • Intended to be Cross-Platform (Cross OS - Win/Mac/Linux)
    • Development status - Active