To add a custom game to Medal.tv, navigate to the game detection settings within the Medal application and utilize the + Add a custom game setting button to create a new recording preset for your chosen application. This process allows you to capture gameplay from titles that Medal might not automatically detect, ensuring comprehensive recording capabilities.
Why Add Custom Games to Medal?
Medal.tv excels at automatically recognizing and capturing popular games. However, for less common titles, indie games, emulators, or applications that aren't primarily gaming-focused but you wish to record, adding them as a custom game is essential. This ensures:
- Expanded Compatibility: Record nearly any application or game executable.
- Tailored Settings: Configure specific recording quality, frame rates, and hotkeys for each custom entry.
- Reliable Capture: Overcome issues where automatic detection might fail.
Step-by-Step Guide: Adding Your Custom Game
Follow these instructions to integrate any game or application into your Medal.tv recording library:
- Launch Medal.tv: Open the Medal Desktop application on your computer.
- Access Settings: Click on the gear icon (⚙️) located in the bottom left corner of the Medal window to open the settings menu.
- Navigate to Game Detection: In the settings sidebar, select the Games or Game Detection tab. This section manages how Medal recognizes and records your games.
- Initiate Custom Game Addition: Within the Game Detection settings, locate and click the + Add a custom game setting button. This action will prompt a new window to appear, allowing you to define your custom game.
- Select Your Game Executable: A file explorer window will pop up. Browse your computer to find and select the main executable file (
.exe) of the game or application you wish to add.- Tip: For most games, the executable is found in the installation directory (e.g.,
C:\Program Files\GameName\Game.exe). For emulators, select the emulator's executable.
- Tip: For most games, the executable is found in the installation directory (e.g.,
- Confirm and Configure: Once you select the executable, Medal will create a new profile for it. You can then adjust specific recording settings like resolution, bitrate, and capture mode directly within this new custom game entry.
Quick Reference Table: Adding a Custom Game
| Step | Action | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Medal.tv | Launch the Medal.tv desktop client. |
| 2 | Go to Settings | Click the gear icon (⚙️) in the bottom-left. |
| 3 | Select 'Games' Tab | Choose the 'Games' or 'Game Detection' option from the settings menu. |
| 4 | Click '+ Add Custom Game' | Find and click the + Add a custom game setting button. |
| 5 | Browse & Select Executable | A window will pop up; navigate to and select your game's main .exe file. |
| 6 | Save & Customize | Medal automatically saves the profile. Adjust specific recording settings as needed. |
Practical Tips for Optimal Custom Game Recording
- Verify the Executable: Always ensure you are selecting the main game executable and not a launcher, updater, or a different game file. Incorrect executables will prevent Medal from hooking correctly.
- Run in Borderless Windowed Mode: Many custom games, especially older titles or emulators, perform best with Medal when run in borderless windowed or windowed mode rather than exclusive fullscreen. This can improve detection and capture stability.
- Update Medal: Keep your Medal.tv application updated to the latest version. Updates often include improved game detection logic and bug fixes that can help with custom game recording.
- Test Your Setup: After adding a custom game, always perform a short test recording to confirm that Medal is capturing correctly and with your desired settings.
- Troubleshooting: If you encounter issues, try running both Medal and your game as an administrator. You can also check Medal's official support documentation for specific troubleshooting guides.
By following these steps, you can ensure that all your gaming experiences, no matter how unique, are perfectly captured and ready to be shared with Medal.tv.
