Looking for a video player to play all files in a folder with random and favorites options
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MellowDragon99
I'm on the hunt for a video player that can shuffle and play all the files in a directory, including any subdirectories, and allow me to mark my favorite videos. I've tried programs like VLC, but they only let you drag in files from a folder and play them in random order, which isn't exactly what I need. I have a bunch of TV shows stored on my computer, usually organized in folders, and sometimes I just want to kick back and watch something at random. Plus, I want the ability to favorite certain shows and have that selection remembered each time I launch the player. Does anyone know of a player that fits these requirements?
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MediaPortal could be a good fit for you. It's made for use on dedicated home theater PCs, but it works for playing videos from folders too. Plex and Emby are also alternatives worth considering.
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Honestly, you can just set up playlists in VLC. It’s not the exact feature you’re looking for, but it can get the job done with a bit of tweaking.
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You could ask ChatGPT to help you create a script that generates an m3u playlist and load it in VLC. That way, you can control what plays without much hassle!
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You might want to check out Plex! It has a shuffle feature that randomly plays your videos, and it's pretty intuitive to use.
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Have you tried using MPC? It's simple and effective for playing your video files.
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I think Winamp does something like that! It has options for playing random files and managing favorites.
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