What brings you back to the forum? - Page 7

Jim Sachs · 05-11-2011, 09:35 PM

See? Already there's a flurry of activity, and I haven't even said anything yet.

Nicki · 05-11-2011, 10:15 PM

I've ordered a new battery for my roaming laptop, which is making its way from British Columbia to my house overnight apparantly. So I'll be able to take my XP laptop out and about with me again. More chances for people to see my favourite virtual aquariums (DA & MA3). My W7 laptop never leaves my bedroom. Yes, you can call me Sheldon Cooper if you like

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But Jim you are being very naughty keeping us all in suspense.

And Mark, backatcha

Wizwad · 05-12-2011, 01:24 AM

So. Jim? *eyebrow*

cjmaddy · 05-12-2011, 02:25 AM

..... waiting with bated breath...

nicksteel · 05-12-2011, 04:54 AM

I've been following the forum for several years, beginning during an assignment in Saudi Arabia. MA was really unique, being one of the first virtual progams to simulate living creatures. Since then, I've followed each new development and always enjoy logging on to see how everyone is getting along. The forum is very friendly and laid back, with Jim's work serving as a core for the interests of many people from all parts of the globe.

Jim Sachs · 05-12-2011, 09:15 AM

Let me just finish Harvey and I'll get back to you...

Ralph · 05-12-2011, 11:51 AM

Talk about teasing us....

henemly · 05-12-2011, 05:20 PM

A secret creature pack? New seahorse?

grape_jellyfish · 05-12-2011, 05:24 PM

A jellyfish?

Nicki · 05-12-2011, 05:43 PM

Massive decorating party at Jim's new house.

Wizwad · 05-13-2011, 04:11 AM

Which would mean the roof must be finished!

Jav400 · 05-13-2011, 04:35 AM

The roof thing isn't a big deal to me for just a party, I am concerned about the bear thing though.

drfish · 05-13-2011, 06:28 AM

You got my attention.

Yellow Tang · 05-17-2011, 01:42 AM

Yeah, finally the freshwater is finished!

Wizwad · 05-17-2011, 03:50 AM

I thought of saying that, but didn't want to jinx it! Or Jimx it. Something like that, anyway.

ESHIREY · 05-17-2011, 10:58 AM

No matter what it is I haven't been this excited since Christmas day. hohoho.

cjmaddy · 06-19-2011, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

I predict it will get busier soon.

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

I'm sure that Harvey will be a welcome addition to MA3, but that's not what I'm referring to.

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

See? Already there's a flurry of activity, and I haven't even said anything yet.

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Let me just finish Harvey and I'll get back to you...

.....

Jim Sachs · 06-19-2011, 08:26 AM

Ha, ha - I did get back to you, but in a different thread.

The announcement is that I'm now hard at work on the Freshwater tank. So far, I've been porting all the old pieces from 2004 into a DX9 environment. The bubbling treasure chest and the gravel are looking good, as are the 4 freshwater fish in the tank. Now comes the time-consuming job of creating all those 3D background objects.

ESHIREY · 06-19-2011, 08:46 AM

Boy I can't wait to get a look at this.

Wizwad · 06-19-2011, 12:13 PM

Are these fish going to have an updated model/texture style, or are they going to be in the style of the current MA models?

(And the follow-up question which lies behind the first question: will they be able to interact with the environment?)

Not pushing either way - just wondering.

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05-11-2011, 09:35 PM	#121
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,787	See? Already there's a flurry of activity, and I haven't even said anything yet. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

05-11-2011, 10:15 PM	#122
Nicki Sugar Plum Fairy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,267	I've ordered a new battery for my roaming laptop, which is making its way from British Columbia to my house overnight apparantly. So I'll be able to take my XP laptop out and about with me again. More chances for people to see my favourite virtual aquariums (DA & MA3). My W7 laptop never leaves my bedroom. Yes, you can call me Sheldon Cooper if you like . But Jim you are being very naughty keeping us all in suspense. And Mark, backatcha Run you clever boy. And remember...

05-12-2011, 01:24 AM	#123
Wizwad Only me... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 2,584	So. Jim? eyebrow 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

05-12-2011, 09:15 AM	#126
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,787	Let me just finish Harvey and I'll get back to you... Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

05-12-2011, 02:25 AM	#124
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854	..... waiting with bated breath...

05-12-2011, 04:54 AM	#125
nicksteel Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mississippi (and no, I don't watch FOX!) Posts: 244	I've been following the forum for several years, beginning during an assignment in Saudi Arabia. MA was really unique, being one of the first virtual progams to simulate living creatures. Since then, I've followed each new development and always enjoy logging on to see how everyone is getting along. The forum is very friendly and laid back, with Jim's work serving as a core for the interests of many people from all parts of the globe.

05-12-2011, 11:51 AM	#127
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,441	Talk about teasing us....

05-12-2011, 05:20 PM	#128
henemly asdf Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiko, CommieFagnia Posts: 278	A secret creature pack? New seahorse?

05-12-2011, 05:24 PM	#129
grape_jellyfish Registered Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,235	A jellyfish? Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass....It's learning to Dance in the Rain.

05-12-2011, 05:43 PM	#130
Nicki Sugar Plum Fairy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,267	Massive decorating party at Jim's new house. Run you clever boy. And remember...

05-13-2011, 04:11 AM	#131
Wizwad Only me... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 2,584	Which would mean the roof must be finished! 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

05-13-2011, 04:35 AM	#132
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	The roof thing isn't a big deal to me for just a party, I am concerned about the bear thing though. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

05-13-2011, 06:28 AM	#133
drfish the Doc Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Zeeland, MI Posts: 5,357	You got my attention. I don't watch commercials.

05-17-2011, 01:42 AM	#134
Yellow Tang YT Join Date: Jan 2002 Tournaments Won: 1 Location: Germany Posts: 729	Yeah, finally the freshwater is finished!

05-17-2011, 03:50 AM	#135
Wizwad Only me... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 2,584	I thought of saying that, but didn't want to jinx it! Or Jimx it. Something like that, anyway. 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

05-17-2011, 10:58 AM	#136
ESHIREY Smilie Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 4,725	No matter what it is I haven't been this excited since Christmas day. hohoho. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

06-19-2011, 04:50 AM	#137
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: I predict it will get busier soon. Originally posted by Jim Sachs: I'm sure that Harvey will be a welcome addition to MA3, but that's not what I'm referring to. Originally posted by Jim Sachs: See? Already there's a flurry of activity, and I haven't even said anything yet. Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Let me just finish Harvey and I'll get back to you... .....

06-19-2011, 08:26 AM	#138
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,787	Ha, ha - I did get back to you, but in a different thread. The announcement is that I'm now hard at work on the Freshwater tank. So far, I've been porting all the old pieces from 2004 into a DX9 environment. The bubbling treasure chest and the gravel are looking good, as are the 4 freshwater fish in the tank. Now comes the time-consuming job of creating all those 3D background objects. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

06-19-2011, 08:46 AM	#139
ESHIREY Smilie Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 4,725	Boy I can't wait to get a look at this. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

06-19-2011, 12:13 PM	#140
Wizwad Only me... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 2,584	Are these fish going to have an updated model/texture style, or are they going to be in the style of the current MA models? (And the follow-up question which lies behind the first question: will they be able to interact with the environment?) Not pushing either way - just wondering. 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