I hope not cause we still have the freshwater aquarium, butterfly, and terrarium screen savers to look forward too. :)

And the Aviary.

Can't wait for the beta...

Things have definitely changed since then. If you look at the first post in that thread (slightly over 6 years ago), I had just increased the price of MA1.1 to $21.95. The price of MA2.6 is now $14.95, so a small upgrade charge will be necessary.

Will the upgrade charge include those of us who bought MA 2.6 at the original price?

Let's get it done first, then we'll decide on pricing.

just BUY it!
 

Hey... I can understand everyones desire for the free upgrade... but I look at it like upgrading from analog TV to a nice, shiny, well-designed, high end HDTV. I paid for the original MA and the last upgrade as well, but overall, have no problem paying for -what looks like for all intents and purposes- to be a drastically different and far superior product. The only commonalities are the fish and the designer from what I can tell. If I get a discount, fine. But when it really comes down to it, Id be happy to pay for something so nice; something that I know I will enjoy for many more YEARS to come. Worth the price no matter how you slice it. Keep up the great work Jim. Cant wait!!!

Everybody on this forum is well-off enough to afford a computer, an internet connection, and from the sound of it, high-end monitors, video cards, and HDTV sets. All of us are able and willing to pay for MA3 directly with no need for an "upgrade path." Yet MA3 is priced low AND there is an upgrade from MA2. I am amazed at Jim's respect for his customers, he leads the pack of software vendors!

For the people who have been around since the pre .99 days as well as everyone who reaped the benefits of the free upgrades to 2.6 that also including time, the ROI on the small investment has been repaid.

I cannot believe people who bicker about this topic. I would rather invest in Jim and provide a revenue stream that allows him to create more for the community rather than milking $20 that has clearly provided enjoyment over 6+ years!

Paying any less or wanting a deal would mean you do not value Jim’s time and the art he has created for what it is worth.

Also for those that make a statement, and then pause.. insert the word “but” and make a second statement, you completely negate your prior statement, making it false and your true belief and though is the latter statement.

This digit fish hobby may be too rich for some taste. In that case, you better get out while you can!!! ;0)

I am a spoken evangelist and truly value Jim's work. I look forward to fully supporting his endeavors in the future!

Thank you Jim for your work.

I bought Marine Aquarium when it was Aquarium99F,exe, and still have it. I'm currently upgrading to 2.6. I'll be upgrading again when 3 goes live. I consider it worth every penny. Kudos, Jim. I'm a fan.

Please carry on. :cool:

You're welcome. Here's another small slice of MA3.

Thanks, as a longtime and previously anonyomous fan I am looking forward to the release of 3, and may you have fair winds and following seas in the endeavor.:)

Don't be so anonymous from now on. :)

Wow! Jim is throwing those screen shots around like candy from a firetruck in a parade! :)

I've broken the ice now. No going back. When I first discovered the MA, it was like, "why hasn't anyone done this before?" It was like the killer app of screensavers. Of course, I'm not a programmer, and had absolutely no clue what was involved in the development of this product. I got something of a clue by reading your posts here over time, and began to realize that this was no simple thing, to put it lightly.

So anyway, I offer my encouragement as you continue to work on 3. I've got a new 20" WS monitor (Christmas present) just waiting for it! :D

Welcome to the forum. Glad you joined us. :)

nice screenshot.... very nice

Post a few more and we all have a nice wallpaper !

Just would (want) to add my welcome to everyone else. I also was in one (on) the first release of the SS and was 'wowed' then and even more so now. :)

Edit; I must have been half asleep when I posted, look at my mistakes,

Ha, ha - I hadn't even thought about that new screen-grab nearly matching up with the previous one.