Flickering sunlight effect through water on migraine sufferers

guppy · 04-24-2009, 03:36 AM

Just upgraded to Aquarium 3 and it's still the best one yet.
Unfortunately I suffer from migraine attacks brought on by flickering florescent and strobe lighting and immediately have a problem with this version with the flickering sun light effect through the water.
Am I the only one? Can I turn this off?

Jav400 · 04-24-2009, 06:03 AM

guppy,

It sounds like you are talking about the lightplay that is going over the interior of the tank. So far in almost 10 years of being here and running this forum with Morgan that is the first time I have heard of anyone saying that.

The lightplay is one of the things that has always made Jim's work standout from the rest. Unfortunately, there is no way to "turn it off." I'm not sure Jim has ever considered this aspect before.

harris · 04-24-2009, 06:54 AM

The "lightplay" doesn't cause headachs for me, but there is a very noticable increase in the effect (intensified) since version 2.6. Maybe in the future Jim could add a "lightplay" intensity adjustment in the options menu. Perhaps this could be another "wish list" addition?

Yellow Tang · 04-24-2009, 09:51 AM

Yes, I did also notice the increased strength in the lightplay right at the first time I started version 3 (compared to the previous version 2.6). A slider in the options would be great!

rctneil · 04-24-2009, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Yellow Tang:

A slider in the options would be great!

Agreed!

Ralph · 04-24-2009, 08:06 PM

Evidently flickering lights can bring on a epileptic attack.. http://www.bcepilepsy.com/files/PDF/Triggers.pdf

Not so sure Jim needs to program for every ailment known to man... but if a slider to control the intensity is "easy"... and in his spare time.....

harris · 04-25-2009, 08:46 PM

Ralph,

Although reducing the "lightplay" effect (version 2.6 was perfect) would as you say reduce or eliminate guppy's ailment, it would also be an aesthetic enhancement that all of us would benefit from.

Ralph · 04-25-2009, 10:31 PM

I agree.. and personally think the light play is too aggressive myself.. but in my attempt at sarcastic wit....Jim has been trying to please everyone, too much me thinks.

These "features", noble as they are, introduce bugs that then demand time to resolve.....all at the expense of time spent expressing his artistic magic.

Jim Sachs · 04-26-2009, 11:29 AM

It's near the bottom of a very long list.

Yellow Tang · 04-27-2009, 10:08 AM

This is great news!
I thought it is at the bottom of a very long list.

Ralph · 04-27-2009, 12:14 PM

Hmmmm I wonder what feature has the honor of being at very bottom of this very long list... or perhaps.. the bottom is somewhat like the bottom of a swamp

... not easily defined

Jim Sachs · 04-27-2009, 12:32 PM

Yes, the bottom is very murky. It's hard to tell what's at the bottom, and what's past the bottom - into the realm of mermaids and sea serpents.

Jav400 · 04-27-2009, 12:34 PM

Hehe,

Reminds me of old time maps........

"Passed here there be monsters"

Dale · 04-27-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Ralph:

Hmmmm I wonder what feature has the honor of being at very bottom of this very long list... or perhaps.. the bottom is somewhat like the bottom of a swamp

... not easily defined

I'm betting on "documentation".

vochore · 04-27-2009, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Yes, the bottom is very murky. It's hard to tell what's at the bottom, and what's past the bottom - into the realm of mermaids and sea serpents.

so there is a small chance of getting mermaids and sea serpents then

harris · 04-27-2009, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Yes, the bottom is very murky. It's hard to tell what's at the bottom, and what's past the bottom - into the realm of mermaids and sea serpents.

Originally posted by vochore:

so there is a small chance of getting mermaids and sea serpents then

It sounds like the beginning of a great "Creature Pack"

Just kidding...

Jim Sachs · 04-27-2009, 03:23 PM

Those were examples of items which are past the bottom. Way past.

BUZZIN_NICE · 04-28-2009, 09:21 AM

i agree with what has been said but in terms of the intensity of it would a slider be required for the speed of the feature or the actual visability of it or both?

guppy · 04-29-2009, 05:44 AM

I've had previous versions of Aquarium and the "lightplay" has never bothered me in the past. The intensity is now much higher than before, so looks like this is the problem. A slider would certainly help me . . .

Ralph · 04-29-2009, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Dale:

I'm betting on "documentation".

Given that this is a subject all of us are keen on.. and that Jim is working on features that "sell"

What about "us" making a document section... Morgan or Jav could eventually add it to the heading bar of this forum.. "settings; Arcade; Calendar... Documentation; Members;... etc.

Clicking on "Documents" could open into a web page kind of thingme where there would be info on.. active keys.. registry hacks..coral types.. how to make and use alternate logo images..

Any thoughts...

04-24-2009, 03:36 AM	#1
guppy Registered Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	Flickering sunlight effect through water on migraine sufferers Just upgraded to Aquarium 3 and it's still the best one yet. Unfortunately I suffer from migraine attacks brought on by flickering florescent and strobe lighting and immediately have a problem with this version with the flickering sun light effect through the water. Am I the only one? Can I turn this off?

04-24-2009, 06:03 AM	#2
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	guppy, It sounds like you are talking about the lightplay that is going over the interior of the tank. So far in almost 10 years of being here and running this forum with Morgan that is the first time I have heard of anyone saying that. The lightplay is one of the things that has always made Jim's work standout from the rest. Unfortunately, there is no way to "turn it off." I'm not sure Jim has ever considered this aspect before. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

04-26-2009, 11:29 AM	#9
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	It's near the bottom of a very long list. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

04-27-2009, 12:14 PM	#11
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,443	Hmmmm I wonder what feature has the honor of being at very bottom of this very long list... or perhaps.. the bottom is somewhat like the bottom of a swamp... not easily defined

04-27-2009, 12:32 PM	#12
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Yes, the bottom is very murky. It's hard to tell what's at the bottom, and what's past the bottom - into the realm of mermaids and sea serpents. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

04-24-2009, 06:54 AM	#3
harris Registered Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 122	The "lightplay" doesn't cause headachs for me, but there is a very noticable increase in the effect (intensified) since version 2.6. Maybe in the future Jim could add a "lightplay" intensity adjustment in the options menu. Perhaps this could be another "wish list" addition?

04-24-2009, 09:51 AM	#4
Yellow Tang YT Join Date: Jan 2002 Tournaments Won: 1 Location: Germany Posts: 729	Yes, I did also notice the increased strength in the lightplay right at the first time I started version 3 (compared to the previous version 2.6). A slider in the options would be great!

04-24-2009, 01:23 PM	#5
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Originally posted by Yellow Tang: A slider in the options would be great! Agreed!

04-24-2009, 08:06 PM	#6
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,443	Evidently flickering lights can bring on a epileptic attack.. http://www.bcepilepsy.com/files/PDF/Triggers.pdf Not so sure Jim needs to program for every ailment known to man... but if a slider to control the intensity is "easy"... and in his spare time.....

04-25-2009, 08:46 PM	#7
harris Registered Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 122	Ralph, Although reducing the "lightplay" effect (version 2.6 was perfect) would as you say reduce or eliminate guppy's ailment, it would also be an aesthetic enhancement that all of us would benefit from.

04-25-2009, 10:31 PM	#8
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,443	I agree.. and personally think the light play is too aggressive myself.. but in my attempt at sarcastic wit....Jim has been trying to please everyone, too much me thinks. These "features", noble as they are, introduce bugs that then demand time to resolve.....all at the expense of time spent expressing his artistic magic.

04-27-2009, 10:08 AM	#10
Yellow Tang YT Join Date: Jan 2002 Tournaments Won: 1 Location: Germany Posts: 729	This is great news! I thought it is at the bottom of a very long list.

04-27-2009, 12:34 PM	#13
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Hehe, Reminds me of old time maps........ "Passed here there be monsters" Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

04-27-2009, 02:34 PM	#14
Dale Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western Missouri Posts: 960	Originally posted by Ralph: Hmmmm I wonder what feature has the honor of being at very bottom of this very long list... or perhaps.. the bottom is somewhat like the bottom of a swamp... not easily defined I'm betting on "documentation".

04-27-2009, 02:56 PM	#15
vochore Registered Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 17	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Yes, the bottom is very murky. It's hard to tell what's at the bottom, and what's past the bottom - into the realm of mermaids and sea serpents. so there is a small chance of getting mermaids and sea serpents then

04-27-2009, 03:18 PM	#16
harris Registered Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 122	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Yes, the bottom is very murky. It's hard to tell what's at the bottom, and what's past the bottom - into the realm of mermaids and sea serpents. Originally posted by vochore: so there is a small chance of getting mermaids and sea serpents then It sounds like the beginning of a great "Creature Pack" Just kidding...

04-27-2009, 03:23 PM	#17
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Those were examples of items which are past the bottom. Way past. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

04-28-2009, 09:21 AM	#18
BUZZIN_NICE Registered Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22	i agree with what has been said but in terms of the intensity of it would a slider be required for the speed of the feature or the actual visability of it or both?

04-29-2009, 05:44 AM	#19
guppy Registered Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	A slider would help I've had previous versions of Aquarium and the "lightplay" has never bothered me in the past. The intensity is now much higher than before, so looks like this is the problem. A slider would certainly help me . . .

04-29-2009, 03:52 PM	#20
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,443	Originally posted by Dale: I'm betting on "documentation". Given that this is a subject all of us are keen on.. and that Jim is working on features that "sell" What about "us" making a document section... Morgan or Jav could eventually add it to the heading bar of this forum.. "settings; Arcade; Calendar... Documentation; Members;... etc. Clicking on "Documents" could open into a web page kind of thingme where there would be info on.. active keys.. registry hacks..coral types.. how to make and use alternate logo images.. Any thoughts...