Clams Progress - Page 14

snorkler · 04-28-2009, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Marian Nichols:

I am just so glad I don't have to change the water in this tank.

Careful, this could become a "feature" - the fish won't die, you just won't be able to see them through the murk!!

BUZZIN_NICE · 04-29-2009, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by Overlord:

I think the clams are perfectly fine. You'll never satisfy 100% of the people, Jim. Personally I think it is time to move forward with the new high resolution fish models. That would greatly compliment the new high resolution background of MA3. Just my opinion. And you know what they say about opinions!

high resolution fish models are coming? omg, i almost wet my pants with excitement!

dboyd420 · 04-29-2009, 11:47 AM

Jim,

I realize now that they do open at a slower rate. It’s just not dramatic enough to seem real, and causing the accordion effect mentioned by jroseone. Clams have a fast reflex when they close, kinda like a twitch. I don't think they should close all the way every time, that's not their behavior. But to alleviate the accordion effect, the clams should have a flinching action, much faster than the opening rate.

cjmaddy · 04-29-2009, 06:03 PM

It's not often that this happens! .... I couldn't get to the Print/Scrn key fast enough!

..... And a rather nice background colour, - don't you think?

loub516 · 04-30-2009, 04:10 AM

I haven't seen that one on mine.

henemly · 04-30-2009, 08:56 AM

Nice job on all three closed. Been attempting the same thing without success.

Hot · 05-01-2009, 02:51 PM

Hi Jim
First off I think the clams look great!
But (lol) I also love the way they look when closed.
Do you think you could have a random clam close at a random time.
Say 5-10 min's and stay closed for 30 sec's or so. That way there would only be a clam fully closed
Every 5 to 10 minutes, and they would still work just like they do now.
Just a thought don’t beat me up (lol) I just think they look so much better
When one is closed. If not I am buying it anyway.
Thanks Ron P.

jroseone · 05-01-2009, 11:39 PM

Originally posted by dboyd420:

Jim,

I realize now that they do open at a slower rate. It’s just not dramatic enough to seem real, and causing the accordion effect mentioned by jroseone. Clams have a fast reflex when they close, kinda like a twitch. I don't think they should close all the way every time, that's not their behavior. But to alleviate the accordion effect, the clams should have a flinching action, much faster than the opening rate.

I agree.

I think upping the close speed would be suffice in eliminating the issue.

MarkDerail · 05-08-2009, 02:22 PM

I was about to comment on how often the clams move, as if they were exercising.

Then I remembered in an earlier post about fish interaction - I had 30 fish on !
There was always a fish bumping into them.

IOW - less fish = better clam experience

henemly · 05-09-2009, 06:11 PM

Finally got all 3 to close tight. (their ganging up)
New01.jpg

Plecostomus · 05-10-2009, 07:19 AM

Can't install beta 10, saved file to Documents and clicked to open,Internet Explorer tries to open several times a second resulting in a strobe effect and cannot be cancelled. I have to restart to get rid of it, any one else experienced this please?
I,m using IE8, Vista premium 32bit, 4Gb Ram, Quad 6600, GeForce 9800GT,Direct X 10, and 202Gb of space left on H/Drive,HP 2558 monitor

Plecostomus · 05-10-2009, 08:11 AM

OOOPS, Please forget last post, just realised I was trying to open zip file with IE8, all is now well, and I apologise for wasting time

engelens · 05-11-2009, 02:43 AM

Beta 10a expired today, so I had to revert to the Prolific installer version, without live clams.

They really made the aquarium come to life, with their interaction with the fish. I hope the new beta (or installer) will be up soon, so we can be clamming again! Jim, it is amazing how you can bring things to life!

rctneil · 05-11-2009, 02:44 AM

Yes, mine has expired to so have temporarily reverted to the ribbosn screensaver until a new beta comes out. I could go to the installer version but might as well wait for the next beta. Not a big deal as I can wait!

Marian Nichols · 05-11-2009, 03:16 AM

mine too

I am ready to buy it, even though I know it isn't ready completely.

Yodelking · 05-11-2009, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by engelens:

Beta 10a expired today, so I had to revert to the Prolific installer version, without live clams

Or just simply set the computer to 1st of May instead.

I noticed that Beta10a says: "Beta 9 has expired..."

basser1 · 05-14-2009, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by Marian Nichols:

mine too

I am ready to buy it, even though I know it isn't ready completely.

Do eeett!! I deed! It's a beautiful thing!!

04-29-2009, 11:47 AM	#263
dboyd420 Registered Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25	Jim, I realize now that they do open at a slower rate. It’s just not dramatic enough to seem real, and causing the accordion effect mentioned by jroseone. Clams have a fast reflex when they close, kinda like a twitch. I don't think they should close all the way every time, that's not their behavior. But to alleviate the accordion effect, the clams should have a flinching action, much faster than the opening rate. Last edited by dboyd420; 04-29-2009 at 12:49 PM.

04-30-2009, 04:10 AM	#265
loub516 Registered Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Savannah, Ga. Posts: 421	I haven't seen that one on mine. LB

05-11-2009, 02:43 AM	#273
engelens Registered Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 34	No more clams... Beta 10a expired today, so I had to revert to the Prolific installer version, without live clams. They really made the aquarium come to life, with their interaction with the fish. I hope the new beta (or installer) will be up soon, so we can be clamming again! Jim, it is amazing how you can bring things to life!

05-11-2009, 03:16 AM	#275
Marian Nichols ~Author~ Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rocky Mount, NC Posts: 7,429	mine too I am ready to buy it, even though I know it isn't ready completely. Write paranormal mysteries. Six books so far.

05-11-2009, 05:17 AM	#276
Yodelking yodeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Staffanstorp, Sweden Posts: 294	Originally posted by engelens: Beta 10a expired today, so I had to revert to the Prolific installer version, without live clams Or just simply set the computer to 1st of May instead. I noticed that Beta10a says: "Beta 9 has expired..." Yodelking - För god att kolsyra!

04-28-2009, 08:32 PM	#261
snorkler Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 59	Originally posted by Marian Nichols: I am just so glad I don't have to change the water in this tank. Careful, this could become a "feature" - the fish won't die, you just won't be able to see them through the murk!!

04-29-2009, 03:07 AM	#262
BUZZIN_NICE Registered Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22	Originally posted by Overlord: I think the clams are perfectly fine. You'll never satisfy 100% of the people, Jim. Personally I think it is time to move forward with the new high resolution fish models. That would greatly compliment the new high resolution background of MA3. Just my opinion. And you know what they say about opinions! high resolution fish models are coming? omg, i almost wet my pants with excitement!

04-30-2009, 08:56 AM	#266
henemly asdf Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiko, CommieFagnia Posts: 278	Nice job on all three closed. Been attempting the same thing without success.

05-01-2009, 02:51 PM	#267
Hot Registered Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 17	Hi Jim First off I think the clams look great! But (lol) I also love the way they look when closed. Do you think you could have a random clam close at a random time. Say 5-10 min's and stay closed for 30 sec's or so. That way there would only be a clam fully closed Every 5 to 10 minutes, and they would still work just like they do now. Just a thought don’t beat me up (lol) I just think they look so much better When one is closed. If not I am buying it anyway. Thanks Ron P.

05-01-2009, 11:39 PM	#268
jroseone Registered Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 93	Originally posted by dboyd420: Jim, I realize now that they do open at a slower rate. It’s just not dramatic enough to seem real, and causing the accordion effect mentioned by jroseone. Clams have a fast reflex when they close, kinda like a twitch. I don't think they should close all the way every time, that's not their behavior. But to alleviate the accordion effect, the clams should have a flinching action, much faster than the opening rate. I agree. I think upping the close speed would be suffice in eliminating the issue.

05-08-2009, 02:22 PM	#269
MarkDerail Registered Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	I was about to comment on how often the clams move, as if they were exercising. Then I remembered in an earlier post about fish interaction - I had 30 fish on ! There was always a fish bumping into them. IOW - less fish = better clam experience

05-09-2009, 06:11 PM	#270
henemly asdf Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiko, CommieFagnia Posts: 278	Finally got all 3 to close tight. (their ganging up) New01.jpg

05-10-2009, 07:19 AM	#271
Plecostomus Registered Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 5	Can't install beta 10, saved file to Documents and clicked to open,Internet Explorer tries to open several times a second resulting in a strobe effect and cannot be cancelled. I have to restart to get rid of it, any one else experienced this please? I,m using IE8, Vista premium 32bit, 4Gb Ram, Quad 6600, GeForce 9800GT,Direct X 10, and 202Gb of space left on H/Drive,HP 2558 monitor

05-10-2009, 08:11 AM	#272
Plecostomus Registered Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 5	OOOPS, Please forget last post, just realised I was trying to open zip file with IE8, all is now well, and I apologise for wasting time

05-11-2009, 02:44 AM	#274
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Yes, mine has expired to so have temporarily reverted to the ribbosn screensaver until a new beta comes out. I could go to the installer version but might as well wait for the next beta. Not a big deal as I can wait!

05-14-2009, 08:46 PM	#277
basser1 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 33	Originally posted by Marian Nichols: mine too I am ready to buy it, even though I know it isn't ready completely. Do eeett!! I deed! It's a beautiful thing!!