How can I add a desktop shortcut from the appimage version of Heroic Launcher?

General Help
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I tried adding desktop shortcuts using this guide but they don't seem to work as there seems to be an issue with the mimetype. So I tried following this guide here but I still end up with the same result and the game doesn't launch. Here's the guide by the way if you want to try it yourself.
https://safereddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/178qv8t/heroic_create_game_launchers_with_the_appimage/

I do have a workaround though. You can add the game to Steam and then create a desktop shortcut via Steam. I've only tested this with the apt install of Steam though. I wouldn't consider this a proper solution but it should work for most people playing games as most people use Steam.

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As you posted this in General Help instead of as a Tutorials & Guides; @spydercoder are you seeking a more solid solution as opposed to a workaround?

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Yes I'm seeking a more solid solution. Seems kinda goofy to have to use two game launchers to make a working desktop shortcut.

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If you open the working shortcut with the text editor you can use its content as example for other shortcuts, you simply apply the same code lines to the other ones but changing the files paths accordingly.

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Found a solution. I tried doing this earlier but I think I must had missed a step which involved changing the heroic-run part to the absolute path of my heroic games launcher app image. With this you just add a desktop file, add to your mimelist, and shortcuts just work as intended. Here's the link for anyone interested.

reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/178qv8t/heroic_create_game_launchers_with_the_appimage/

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