Jim, where do we go from here! (Redux) - Page 9

Surferminn · 03-01-2011, 11:51 AM

I noticed at the aquarium I used to be a member of, their eel had these flowerettes that flared out of one set of their noses. Will it have teeth when it opens it's mouth to yawn?

Jim Sachs · 03-01-2011, 12:15 PM

No teeth - this is Michael's Zebra Moray Eel, chosen largely for its lack of teeth. Not sure you'd be able to see them anyway - the eel is pretty small and far away.

patscarr · 03-01-2011, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

It's hard to justify spending time on new features or additions unless sales pick up again.

So, why are you adding this eel now, Jim? Did sales pick up? Are you hoping that adding it will increase sales? You were trapped in the house for a couple days and got really bored? It's a "gift" for us die hard forum members?

Surferminn · 03-01-2011, 01:09 PM

Pat, if I were you, I'd start saving my money or go see a loan shark. You have some wagers to pay off.

ESHIREY · 03-01-2011, 01:15 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Jav400 · 03-01-2011, 01:32 PM

Well he promised me years ago, ( almost 10 now ) when we were first talking about eels and characteristics that he would try to include a zebra for me. Maybe it's just time for one.

I had almost given up..........

By the way, thanks Jim. I really appreciate it, even if it isn't directly for me personally.

Pat, I don't think what he is doing here, is "that" difficult on the over all scale of things, and the cave was created for something to be in there.

My personal opinion is that if he wants to do something that would create/help sales, it would have to be a first creature pack. That would be the difficult thing because every creature has to start from scratch and have separate everything, from vertices, complicated movements, textures, and integrations into the overall program. That would probably be back to months of work again.

Ralph · 03-01-2011, 04:06 PM

Do we get a test soon?

Jim Sachs · 03-01-2011, 07:24 PM

Pat - I had a few days where the lot was too mushy to get any real work done, so I tackled this relatively easy job.

Michael - Just for you! (For all the grief you've had to put up with all these years)

Ralph - It might be a couple more days before a test is ready. I ran into a bit of a snag with my development system. The utility for converting .bmp files to .dds files (DXTEX.exe) no longer works, and I can't figure out why.

ESHIREY · 03-01-2011, 07:44 PM

That stinks.

Jav400 · 03-02-2011, 08:00 AM

Jim,

Thanks, it is greatly appreciated. I have always told myself I would have another real aquarium at home. Somewhere around 300 gallons this time, but as usual RL always seems to get in the way. At least now I can have Harvey either way.

As to "putting up with grief" all these years, for the most part I have always enjoyed being here, and I guess it works both ways; I'm sure I caused some at times as well so I guess it all evens out. That's what family is for, having somewhere to be even in those times............

feldon34 · 03-02-2011, 08:18 AM

Jim,

When it comes down to the modeling, texturing, and animation, I have never had any doubt.

ESHIREY · 03-02-2011, 10:17 AM

Same here to the both of you.

Jim Sachs · 03-02-2011, 04:34 PM

Got the eel in the tank and swaying slightly. Still have to do the real animation, but looks pretty good so far.

ESHIREY · 03-02-2011, 06:36 PM

Now that's good news. Thanks for letting us know buddy.

spetro · 03-07-2011, 05:52 AM

All Right!!!!!

Jim Sachs · 03-07-2011, 01:14 PM

I had to spend several days putting together our corporate tax info for my accountant, so that slowed me down on the eel project.

patscarr · 03-07-2011, 05:05 PM

Yeah, we filed and sent in our tax returns in last week. We'll be getting a nice big return very soon.

ESHIREY · 03-07-2011, 05:40 PM

We did ours on Feb 17th and got the check in our account on the 4th. Exactly 2 weeks from when we filed.

Surferminn · 03-07-2011, 05:47 PM

Haven't done mine yet...

Jav400 · 03-07-2011, 07:06 PM

Yeah, I got the accountants thing going on as well. I totally understand.

But on the other hand, now that I know Harvey is in the works, I am patiently waiting.

03-01-2011, 11:51 AM	#161
Surferminn Senior Puddle Jumper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Posts: 6,017	I noticed at the aquarium I used to be a member of, their eel had these flowerettes that flared out of one set of their noses. Will it have teeth when it opens it's mouth to yawn? Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes.

03-01-2011, 12:15 PM	#162
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	No teeth - this is Michael's Zebra Moray Eel, chosen largely for its lack of teeth. Not sure you'd be able to see them anyway - the eel is pretty small and far away. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-01-2011, 01:03 PM	#163
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: It's hard to justify spending time on new features or additions unless sales pick up again. So, why are you adding this eel now, Jim? Did sales pick up? Are you hoping that adding it will increase sales? You were trapped in the house for a couple days and got really bored? It's a "gift" for us die hard forum members? Patrick

03-01-2011, 01:09 PM	#164
Surferminn Senior Puddle Jumper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Posts: 6,017	Pat, if I were you, I'd start saving my money or go see a loan shark. You have some wagers to pay off. Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes.

03-01-2011, 01:15 PM	#165
ESHIREY Smilie Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 4,725	HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Thank you for taking the time to read this.

03-01-2011, 01:32 PM	#166
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Well he promised me years ago, ( almost 10 now ) when we were first talking about eels and characteristics that he would try to include a zebra for me. Maybe it's just time for one. I had almost given up.......... By the way, thanks Jim. I really appreciate it, even if it isn't directly for me personally. Pat, I don't think what he is doing here, is "that" difficult on the over all scale of things, and the cave was created for something to be in there. My personal opinion is that if he wants to do something that would create/help sales, it would have to be a first creature pack. That would be the difficult thing because every creature has to start from scratch and have separate everything, from vertices, complicated movements, textures, and integrations into the overall program. That would probably be back to months of work again. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

03-01-2011, 04:06 PM	#167
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,443	Do we get a test soon?

03-01-2011, 07:24 PM	#168
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Pat - I had a few days where the lot was too mushy to get any real work done, so I tackled this relatively easy job. Michael - Just for you! (For all the grief you've had to put up with all these years) Ralph - It might be a couple more days before a test is ready. I ran into a bit of a snag with my development system. The utility for converting .bmp files to .dds files (DXTEX.exe) no longer works, and I can't figure out why. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-01-2011, 07:44 PM	#169
ESHIREY Smilie Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 4,725	That stinks. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

03-02-2011, 08:00 AM	#170
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Jim, Thanks, it is greatly appreciated. I have always told myself I would have another real aquarium at home. Somewhere around 300 gallons this time, but as usual RL always seems to get in the way. At least now I can have Harvey either way. As to "putting up with grief" all these years, for the most part I have always enjoyed being here, and I guess it works both ways; I'm sure I caused some at times as well so I guess it all evens out. That's what family is for, having somewhere to be even in those times............ Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

03-02-2011, 08:18 AM	#171
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	Jim, When it comes down to the modeling, texturing, and animation, I have never had any doubt. "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

03-02-2011, 10:17 AM	#172
ESHIREY Smilie Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 4,725	Same here to the both of you. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

03-02-2011, 04:34 PM	#173
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Got the eel in the tank and swaying slightly. Still have to do the real animation, but looks pretty good so far. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-02-2011, 06:36 PM	#174
ESHIREY Smilie Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 4,725	Now that's good news. Thanks for letting us know buddy. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

03-07-2011, 05:52 AM	#175
spetro Semper Paratus Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Mountains and Florida, USA Posts: 133	All Right!!!!!

03-07-2011, 01:14 PM	#176
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	I had to spend several days putting together our corporate tax info for my accountant, so that slowed me down on the eel project. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-07-2011, 05:05 PM	#177
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	Yeah, we filed and sent in our tax returns in last week. We'll be getting a nice big return very soon. Patrick

03-07-2011, 05:40 PM	#178
ESHIREY Smilie Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 4,725	We did ours on Feb 17th and got the check in our account on the 4th. Exactly 2 weeks from when we filed. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

03-07-2011, 05:47 PM	#179
Surferminn Senior Puddle Jumper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Posts: 6,017	Haven't done mine yet... Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes.

03-07-2011, 07:06 PM	#180
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Yeah, I got the accountants thing going on as well. I totally understand. But on the other hand, now that I know Harvey is in the works, I am patiently waiting. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection