** Goldfish Aquarium version 5034 (July 23rd)!!!** - Page 3

07-26-2003, 06:43 PM

I think in the past I may have been longer on criticism and shorter on praise. Now, after watching the latest GA for a few days, I must say that I've got smiles for miles.

With five fish in the tank, good looking plants, and bubbles, it's quite a piece of eye candy. I of course have Oreo, Algernon, and Ginger always in the tank, and they have been joined by my two new faves, Frank and Morgan. This tank is a beauty!
I can't wait until the next installment of MA. But then, which will I have as default screensaver?! Ah, choices...gotta love 'em.

Marian Nichols · 07-26-2003, 07:15 PM

What is needed in the pond view, in my opinion is a reflection on the surface of the water as it ripples, plus plants like water lillies. The reflection could be the sky, clouds or whatever, but not opaque, translucent. with light sparkling here and there.

xrayspex · 07-27-2003, 11:19 AM

Definitly the best release so far for GA. Looking beautiful!

Definitly need ripples, lillies,ect in pond veiw.

Liath · 07-28-2003, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by sunny
some strange things happen. monstro goes transparent!!!
please refer pic below.

Interesting. That is the same spot in the tank where I saw one of the other fish go transparent. Maybe it's not the fish, but the location. I think I reported it in the bug section, but I don't remember.

Wizwad · 07-28-2003, 11:46 AM

I have a feeling that it's due to the new bit of shadow mask that's been laid in just there. (Check the background wireframe mode in 1618 and then 5034 to see what I mean) It's probably just not been layered quite right.

IXNAY · 08-19-2003, 09:54 AM

Any news? When does the next version comes out, can't wait

Reichart · 09-10-2003, 09:28 AM

It is ready.

IXNAY · 09-10-2003, 10:28 AM

So release is soon?

memilm · 09-10-2003, 12:30 PM

Ready to download soon?

Xylem · 09-18-2003, 11:43 PM

Hi folks,
RE: build 5034.
I'm unsure whether this is a variant of the 'transparent fish' syndrome or not, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.

On at least 3 occasions I have seen a fish swim through the area between the rock on the far left and the small rock in the middle, directly over the gravel, and behind the rocks. When it does so it appears that the water between the fish and the viewer becomes grey and somewhat opaque. It could be a vague image of the gravel being superimposed; I'm uncertain. Perhaps it is a case of a 'sprite' , or whatever it's called, not being properly ordered.

This happens briefly, and I haven't been able to get a screenshot, and I don't have time to sit and wait for someone to swim through that area (as relaxing as it is

) Perhaps the Talents behind this excellent software can reproduce the problem.

Anyone else with this experience?

My stats, if it helps:

Asus P4t533-c
P4 2.53 GHz
512 Rambus
Leadtek A250 GeForce 4 Ti 4600 Creative Audigy Gamer
Win XP (sp1)
Direct X 9.0b
Game Commander 2
Joystick: Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless (USB)
Mouse: Logitech MX700 Cordless Optical (USB)

Sorry about the length. Cheers,

Xylem · 09-19-2003, 11:12 AM

Sorry- meant to put the above in the 'Bug Reports.'

Reichart · 09-20-2003, 01:24 PM

We think we have ironed out a lot of problems, plus added 2 more fish.

We should have it posted on our website next week.

07-26-2003, 07:15 PM	#42
Marian Nichols ~Author~ Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rocky Mount, NC Posts: 7,429	What is needed in the pond view, in my opinion is a reflection on the surface of the water as it ripples, plus plants like water lillies. The reflection could be the sky, clouds or whatever, but not opaque, translucent. with light sparkling here and there. Write paranormal mysteries. Six books so far.

07-28-2003, 09:38 AM	#44
Liath Still here in spirit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 637	Originally posted by sunny some strange things happen. monstro goes transparent!!! please refer pic below. Interesting. That is the same spot in the tank where I saw one of the other fish go transparent. Maybe it's not the fish, but the location. I think I reported it in the bug section, but I don't remember. Liath Appleton University of Michigan Museum of Zoology My Homepage Why I've been gone

07-28-2003, 11:46 AM	#45
Wizwad Only me... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 2,584	I have a feeling that it's due to the new bit of shadow mask that's been laid in just there. (Check the background wireframe mode in 1618 and then 5034 to see what I mean) It's probably just not been layered quite right. Mark ----------- Intel i7 12700K \| Aorus Z690 Pro \| Corsair DDR5 5600 32GB \| Asus Dual RTX3060ti 6GB v2 Mini OC \| Corsair RM850 Gold PSU \| 1TB NVMe M.2 WD Black SN850 \| 4TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD \| Corsair Airflow 5000D Case \| HP 32QHD 4K Monitor \| Windows 11 x64 Professional

08-19-2003, 09:54 AM	#46
IXNAY Green Frog Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 840	Any news? When does the next version comes out, can't wait IXNAY dreaming of the serene terrarium - My Private Homepage -

09-10-2003, 09:28 AM	#47
Reichart CTO Prolific Publishing Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui Posts: 423	It is ready. *Reichart...* , CTO, Prolific Publishing, Inc. Come visit us Prolific Publishing, Inc.

07-26-2003, 06:43 PM	#41
klyntun Guest Posts: n/a	I think in the past I may have been longer on criticism and shorter on praise. Now, after watching the latest GA for a few days, I must say that I've got smiles for miles. With five fish in the tank, good looking plants, and bubbles, it's quite a piece of eye candy. I of course have Oreo, Algernon, and Ginger always in the tank, and they have been joined by my two new faves, Frank and Morgan. This tank is a beauty! I can't wait until the next installment of MA. But then, which will I have as default screensaver?! Ah, choices...gotta love 'em.

07-27-2003, 11:19 AM	#43
xrayspex Registered Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 74	Definitly the best release so far for GA. Looking beautiful! Definitly need ripples, lillies,ect in pond veiw.

09-10-2003, 10:28 AM	#48
IXNAY Green Frog Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 840	So release is soon? IXNAY dreaming of the serene terrarium - My Private Homepage -

09-10-2003, 12:30 PM	#49
memilm Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: germany Posts: 259	Ready to download soon?

09-18-2003, 11:43 PM	#50
Xylem Registered Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belleville, Michigan Posts: 68	Opaque water over gravel Hi folks, RE: build 5034. I'm unsure whether this is a variant of the 'transparent fish' syndrome or not, but I thought I'd mention it anyway. On at least 3 occasions I have seen a fish swim through the area between the rock on the far left and the small rock in the middle, directly over the gravel, and behind the rocks. When it does so it appears that the water between the fish and the viewer becomes grey and somewhat opaque. It could be a vague image of the gravel being superimposed; I'm uncertain. Perhaps it is a case of a 'sprite' , or whatever it's called, not being properly ordered. This happens briefly, and I haven't been able to get a screenshot, and I don't have time to sit and wait for someone to swim through that area (as relaxing as it is ) Perhaps the Talents behind this excellent software can reproduce the problem. Anyone else with this experience? My stats, if it helps: Asus P4t533-c P4 2.53 GHz 512 Rambus Leadtek A250 GeForce 4 Ti 4600 Creative Audigy Gamer Win XP (sp1) Direct X 9.0b Game Commander 2 Joystick: Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless (USB) Mouse: Logitech MX700 Cordless Optical (USB) Sorry about the length. Cheers,

09-19-2003, 11:12 AM	#51
Xylem Registered Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belleville, Michigan Posts: 68	Sorry- meant to put the above in the 'Bug Reports.' Asus P5E3 Premium, Q9550, 8G DDR3, Palit Radeon HD 4870, Windows 7

09-20-2003, 01:24 PM	#52
Reichart CTO Prolific Publishing Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui Posts: 423	New version coming We think we have ironed out a lot of problems, plus added 2 more fish. We should have it posted on our website next week. *Reichart...* , CTO, Prolific Publishing, Inc. Come visit us Prolific Publishing, Inc.