Wishlist for Marine Aquarium 3 and Future - Page 21

08-20-2001, 12:12 PM

After the chase and bite, the agressive fish should slowly turn around and swim away.

But not before releasing some bubble-looking gas from its backside!

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Jav400 · 08-20-2001, 01:50 PM

Mark,

Individual personalities will be added to the fish at a later date, this has been planned from the beginning. When that happens you will see some short chasing and maybe some territorial attitudes from some species, but like you mentioned there won't be any fighting or damaged fish.

In addition, you will also be able to feed the fish and tap on the glass in the future. No fish will die from a result of not feeding them, but it will add your level of interactivity that you mentioned.

There are several other things planned along the same lines, that will add even more functionality to the aquarium, so stay tuned.

Jim Sachs · 08-20-2001, 01:59 PM

The feeding and tapping on the glass features are coming, but by far the most requested item is the movement of the soft corals. In order to even have a chance at achieving this, the background objects must be 3D. So the 3D background is my number 1 priority, after I get the box design finalized.

By the way, I absolutely guarantee that the fish will NOT pass gas as long as I'm alive

08-21-2001, 07:41 PM

so plz tell me where i can download the sash aquarium program

asprague · 08-21-2001, 07:57 PM

Go to this URL:

www.serenescreen.com/
(Sorry, Jim. I have put in the correct URL.)

and click on "NEWS/Starfish" and download .

Jim Sachs · 08-21-2001, 10:57 PM

Please... it's serenescreen.com. I've been trying to retire that old fish-byte address for a year.

FishyBusiness · 08-23-2001, 11:40 AM

Pass gas? I don't think that has ever been in suggested?

Jim Sachs · 08-23-2001, 03:11 PM

The suggestion is from Mark Lee, above.

08-28-2001, 05:21 AM

I'd like to see the Aquarium ported to other operating systems as well. I guess an Amiga version would be out of the question these days, but how about a Linux version?

Thanks.

Jim Sachs · 08-28-2001, 10:28 AM

The Aquarium is a totally Direct3D program. I wouldn't have a clue how to do it without D3D underneath.

Digital Lungfish · 08-30-2001, 07:20 PM

Jim,

I'd like to suggest this creature for the screensaver. I know there's a good chance it wont happen, but I'm still posting it because it makes for a very interesting read and I believe the forum users would enjoy learning about it. Still, if you should consider it, I'm sure it would be a real attention grabber.

Anyway, I found a link to a VERY interesting species of octopod (new species in fact). Now we all know that an octopus can change it's body coloration to mimic it's surroundings right? Well, this new species can not only mimic the colors of it's surroundings, but the color of other creatures, their movements, and even more amazing, their actual shape. If you would like to know more about this strange little octopus, follow this link:

asiandiver.com/themagazin...icoct.html

- DL

Jim Sachs · 08-31-2001, 12:59 AM

I saw a Discovery Channel Documentary on these critters. They are really fascinating.

Tiny Turtle · 08-31-2001, 07:37 AM

Thanks, DL! I sure enjoyed reading about 'em.

The obvious problem with putting one of these guys in the tank would be that it's just too fantastic. People would just say "Too bad he put that weird octopus in there when the rest of it looks so realistic".

/Tiny

feldon34 · 08-31-2001, 10:25 AM

Turtle, that philosophy seems to be preventing the appearance of wrasses as well.

I understand but it's a shame. Do we fit people's sense of reality? Or do we enlighten people to reality?

Jim Sachs · 08-31-2001, 01:20 PM

This is a problem that all artists face when striving for realism. Let's say I'm doing a background scene for a game, and I go out and photograph some clouds for source material. If one of the clouds happens to look like a rabbit, I can't use it. Even though it's a real cloud, people won't accept it in the game.

However, I will look into ways of using an octopus like the one described above and still make it believable.

Digital Lungfish · 08-31-2001, 01:58 PM

Thanks Jim, I appreciate the fact that you're willing to consider this idea.

- DL

nicksteel · 08-31-2001, 02:07 PM

How will "tap on the glass" work? Will the cursor be a hand and clicking a mouse button make it tap? Also, how will feeding the fish work?

10-12-2001, 02:38 PM

What about some anemone for the clown fish to hide in.

10-12-2001, 03:03 PM

It would be sweet if I could pop in a DVD and have this on my T.V.

I suppose it would have to be a recording of the screen saver though.

Digital Lungfish · 10-12-2001, 05:59 PM

Darrellf,

You're much better off just using your PC with a video card that has TV-out on it, that's what I do. I've got my GeForce 2 Pro hooked up to my 27" Sony and that's all she wrote.

- DL

08-20-2001, 12:12 PM	#401
Guest Posts: n/a	And add a little humour... After the chase and bite, the agressive fish should slowly turn around and swim away. But not before releasing some bubble-looking gas from its backside! )

08-20-2001, 01:50 PM	#402
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Re: The key should be Interactive and Addictive Mark, Individual personalities will be added to the fish at a later date, this has been planned from the beginning. When that happens you will see some short chasing and maybe some territorial attitudes from some species, but like you mentioned there won't be any fighting or damaged fish. In addition, you will also be able to feed the fish and tap on the glass in the future. No fish will die from a result of not feeding them, but it will add your level of interactivity that you mentioned. There are several other things planned along the same lines, that will add even more functionality to the aquarium, so stay tuned. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

08-20-2001, 01:59 PM	#403
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	Re: And add a little humour... The feeding and tapping on the glass features are coming, but by far the most requested item is the movement of the soft corals. In order to even have a chance at achieving this, the background objects must be 3D. So the 3D background is my number 1 priority, after I get the box design finalized. By the way, I absolutely guarantee that the fish will NOT pass gas as long as I'm alive Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

08-21-2001, 07:41 PM	#404
Guest Posts: n/a	where i can download it ? so plz tell me where i can download the sash aquarium program

08-21-2001, 07:57 PM	#405
asprague Regal Angel Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 80	Re: where i can download it ? Go to this URL: www.serenescreen.com/ (Sorry, Jim. I have put in the correct URL.) and click on "NEWS/Starfish" and download .

08-21-2001, 10:57 PM	#406
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	Re: where i can download it ? Please... it's serenescreen.com. I've been trying to retire that old fish-byte address for a year. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

08-23-2001, 11:40 AM	#407
FishyBusiness Registered Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,206	Re: where i can download it ? Pass gas? I don't think that has ever been in suggested? Frank

08-23-2001, 03:11 PM	#408
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	Re: where i can download it ? The suggestion is from Mark Lee, above. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

08-28-2001, 05:21 AM	#409
Guest Posts: n/a	Other operating systems? I'd like to see the Aquarium ported to other operating systems as well. I guess an Amiga version would be out of the question these days, but how about a Linux version? Thanks.

08-28-2001, 10:28 AM	#410
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	Re: Other operating systems? The Aquarium is a totally Direct3D program. I wouldn't have a clue how to do it without D3D underneath. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

08-30-2001, 07:20 PM	#411
Digital Lungfish Obey the toad! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,557	Re: The Sachs Aquarium WISHLIST Jim, I'd like to suggest this creature for the screensaver. I know there's a good chance it wont happen, but I'm still posting it because it makes for a very interesting read and I believe the forum users would enjoy learning about it. Still, if you should consider it, I'm sure it would be a real attention grabber. Anyway, I found a link to a VERY interesting species of octopod (new species in fact). Now we all know that an octopus can change it's body coloration to mimic it's surroundings right? Well, this new species can not only mimic the colors of it's surroundings, but the color of other creatures, their movements, and even more amazing, their actual shape. If you would like to know more about this strange little octopus, follow this link: asiandiver.com/themagazin...icoct.html - DL Steve www.tron-sector.com - www.badcartridge.com - www.classicgaming.com - www.dinofish.com Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday...

08-31-2001, 12:59 AM	#412
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	Re: The Sachs Aquarium WISHLIST I saw a Discovery Channel Documentary on these critters. They are really fascinating. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

08-31-2001, 07:37 AM	#413
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Mimic Octopii (sp?) Thanks, DL! I sure enjoyed reading about 'em. The obvious problem with putting one of these guys in the tank would be that it's just too fantastic. People would just say "Too bad he put that weird octopus in there when the rest of it looks so realistic". /Tiny Thanks to Morgan, Tiny Snapshots is up and running again with "Tiny Järvafält" as the latest addition – Go have a look and tell me what you think. "We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another." /Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first thermonuclear detonation in history.

08-31-2001, 10:25 AM	#414
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	Re: Mimic Octopii (sp?) Turtle, that philosophy seems to be preventing the appearance of wrasses as well. I understand but it's a shame. Do we fit people's sense of reality? Or do we enlighten people to reality? "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

08-31-2001, 01:20 PM	#415
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	Re: Mimic Octopii (sp?) This is a problem that all artists face when striving for realism. Let's say I'm doing a background scene for a game, and I go out and photograph some clouds for source material. If one of the clouds happens to look like a rabbit, I can't use it. Even though it's a real cloud, people won't accept it in the game. However, I will look into ways of using an octopus like the one described above and still make it believable. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

08-31-2001, 01:58 PM	#416
Digital Lungfish Obey the toad! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,557	Re: Mimic Octopii (sp?) Thanks Jim, I appreciate the fact that you're willing to consider this idea. - DL Steve www.tron-sector.com - www.badcartridge.com - www.classicgaming.com - www.dinofish.com Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday...

08-31-2001, 02:07 PM	#417
nicksteel Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mississippi (and no, I don't watch FOX!) Posts: 244	Re: Tap on the glass How will "tap on the glass" work? Will the cursor be a hand and clicking a mouse button make it tap? Also, how will feeding the fish work?

10-12-2001, 02:38 PM	#418
Guest Posts: n/a	Sea anemone What about some anemone for the clown fish to hide in.

10-12-2001, 03:03 PM	#419
Guest Posts: n/a	Any DVD plans? It would be sweet if I could pop in a DVD and have this on my T.V. I suppose it would have to be a recording of the screen saver though.

10-12-2001, 05:59 PM	#420
Digital Lungfish Obey the toad! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,557	Any DVD plans? Darrellf, You're much better off just using your PC with a video card that has TV-out on it, that's what I do. I've got my GeForce 2 Pro hooked up to my 27" Sony and that's all she wrote. - DL Steve www.tron-sector.com - www.badcartridge.com - www.classicgaming.com - www.dinofish.com Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday...