NEW CRYSTAL VERSION ?

fishbowl · 01-17-2003, 07:39 AM

I know the crystal version is old news & some of you don't like it, but I came across & downloaded a new version with a ray embedded in the crystal (looks pretty cool). Not sure if this is Jim's\Prolific's work. The setting tab is illegible & midi music plays alongside the aquarium's sound effects. Jim is this your work or another Russian rip-off?

Tiny Turtle · 01-17-2003, 10:23 AM

Russian/equiv rip-off – Some people on this forum wishes so hard for a Crystal version they might be interested in a copy though.

Why would anyone want to have a dead fish in their aquarium anyways?

/Tiny Rip-off

Jim Sachs · 01-17-2003, 10:59 AM

It's pretty well done, but a rather odd thing to put in the crystal. And what about the ray's tail?

drfish · 01-17-2003, 01:53 PM

I don't like it. However, a version of the crystal aquarium with a goofy looking cartoon fish that swam really fast and smashed into the back of the crystal so you could see its squished face would be amusing for a second or two.

just some guy · 01-17-2003, 04:18 PM

looks like a friggin' alien to me.

Jav400 · 01-17-2003, 07:58 PM

Personally, I think it looks like someone slapped him up against the back already. I pass.

fishbowl · 01-18-2003, 12:25 AM

Anyone know what type of ray this is? Jim is right, it doesn't have a tail (that I can see). Anyone know if this species is suppose to have a tail?

Jim, any chance we might ever see any type of ray (of course a mobile one, not stuck in a crystal) in any future versions of the aquarium or maybe a creature pack? or is it just not suitable for the aquarium?

Jim Sachs · 01-20-2003, 12:44 AM

Yes, Skates and Rays are planned for the creature packs.

just some guy · 01-20-2003, 10:36 AM

If I had a dollar for every skate I've caught off of the pier down here in South Carolina, I could retire early.

What a pain in the butt those ugly little things are, Jim. WHY don't you skip the skate and do the baby turtle like so many others have suggested?

feldon34 · 01-20-2003, 11:02 AM

Skates and Rays have been added to the list. They didn't replace the Turtle. There will likely be 2 saltwater creature packs. I'd bet the Skate or Ray will be in pack 2..

Jim Sachs · 01-20-2003, 11:34 AM

Yes, turtles are on the list. 3 or 4 unusual creatures are planned for each of the packs, as well as a couple of regular fish.

feldon34 · 01-20-2003, 04:57 PM

I've been telling people that regular fish are included in the $21.95 and only "creatures and specialty fish" would cost extra.

fishbowl · 02-07-2003, 06:17 AM

Found this image where the ray originated from. Just thought I would post it for those who might be interested(doesn't seem to have a visible tail in this pic either)

Digital Lungfish · 02-07-2003, 09:22 AM

Anyone know what type of ray this is? Jim is right, it doesn't have a tail (that I can see). Anyone know if this species is suppose to have a tail?

I'm not sure what type of Ray it is, but it's likely that the tail is not actually missing, but is instead behind it since their tales can move (I believe they have a joint where the tail meets the body).

feldon34 · 02-07-2003, 09:56 AM

I'm waiting for one of them to say to the other "Look at the hairless monkeys."

Jim Sachs · 02-07-2003, 11:48 AM

Very interesting critter. Yes, in the position shown, the tails would be bent back and not visible. If I had more pics and info on these, I think they'd be a nice candidate for the Creature Pack.

Digital Lungfish · 02-07-2003, 01:27 PM

If I had more pics and info on these, I think they'd be a nice candidate for the Creature Pack.

Perhaps we could find out from the site that fishbowl found the images at? Or from the guys that did the pirate version with the Ray in it?

Digital Lungfish · 02-07-2003, 05:51 PM

By the way, if things work out this weekend I'll be taking my son to the Birch Aquarium for the first time. So I'll be sure to try to take some pictures of the displays and especially the fish. Hopefully I'll be able to get some good pics of the rays and skates so we can get some feedback on what kind might look nice in the SSA, Jim. Unless of course you already

Speaking of rays and skates, I found a pic of one that I really like. I've seen this one before in a display some years ago, it's really colorful.
http://www.photovault.com/Link/Anima...04_07.4094.jpg

Jim Sachs · 02-08-2003, 01:45 AM

Yep, that's a nice one. The big problem with rays is finding a species that looks good and is small enough to be in the same scale as the other fish. I've seen small ones, and I've seen colorful ones, but I'm still looking for small colorful ones.

Tiny Turtle · 02-08-2003, 04:06 AM

There's a freshwater species too, you know...

/Tiny Ray

01-17-2003, 10:23 AM	#2
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Russian/equiv rip-off – Some people on this forum wishes so hard for a Crystal version they might be interested in a copy though. Why would anyone want to have a dead fish in their aquarium anyways? /Tiny Rip-off 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.

01-17-2003, 10:59 AM	#3
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	It's pretty well done, but a rather odd thing to put in the crystal. And what about the ray's tail? Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

01-17-2003, 01:53 PM	#4
drfish the Doc Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Zeeland, MI Posts: 5,353	I don't like it. However, a version of the crystal aquarium with a goofy looking cartoon fish that swam really fast and smashed into the back of the crystal so you could see its squished face would be amusing for a second or two. I don't watch commercials.

01-17-2003, 07:58 PM	#6
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Personally, I think it looks like someone slapped him up against the back already. I pass. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

01-20-2003, 12:44 AM	#8
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	Yes, Skates and Rays are planned for the creature packs. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

01-17-2003, 04:18 PM	#5
just some guy Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Cakalaki Posts: 110	looks like a friggin' alien to me.

01-20-2003, 10:36 AM	#9
just some guy Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Cakalaki Posts: 110	If I had a dollar for every skate I've caught off of the pier down here in South Carolina, I could retire early. What a pain in the butt those ugly little things are, Jim. WHY don't you skip the skate and do the baby turtle like so many others have suggested?

01-20-2003, 11:02 AM	#10
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Skates and Rays have been added to the list. They didn't replace the Turtle. There will likely be 2 saltwater creature packs. I'd bet the Skate or Ray will be in pack 2.. "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

01-20-2003, 11:34 AM	#11
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	Yes, turtles are on the list. 3 or 4 unusual creatures are planned for each of the packs, as well as a couple of regular fish. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

01-20-2003, 04:57 PM	#12
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	I've been telling people that regular fish are included in the $21.95 and only "creatures and specialty fish" would cost extra. "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

02-07-2003, 09:22 AM	#14
Digital Lungfish Obey the toad! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,557	Anyone know what type of ray this is? Jim is right, it doesn't have a tail (that I can see). Anyone know if this species is suppose to have a tail? I'm not sure what type of Ray it is, but it's likely that the tail is not actually missing, but is instead behind it since their tales can move (I believe they have a joint where the tail meets the body). Steve www.tron-sector.com - www.badcartridge.com - www.classicgaming.com - www.dinofish.com Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday...

02-07-2003, 09:56 AM	#15
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	I'm waiting for one of them to say to the other "Look at the hairless monkeys." "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

02-07-2003, 11:48 AM	#16
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	Very interesting critter. Yes, in the position shown, the tails would be bent back and not visible. If I had more pics and info on these, I think they'd be a nice candidate for the Creature Pack. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-07-2003, 01:27 PM	#17
Digital Lungfish Obey the toad! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,557	If I had more pics and info on these, I think they'd be a nice candidate for the Creature Pack. Perhaps we could find out from the site that fishbowl found the images at? Or from the guys that did the pirate version with the Ray in it? Steve www.tron-sector.com - www.badcartridge.com - www.classicgaming.com - www.dinofish.com Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday...

02-07-2003, 05:51 PM	#18
Digital Lungfish Obey the toad! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,557	By the way, if things work out this weekend I'll be taking my son to the Birch Aquarium for the first time. So I'll be sure to try to take some pictures of the displays and especially the fish. Hopefully I'll be able to get some good pics of the rays and skates so we can get some feedback on what kind might look nice in the SSA, Jim. Unless of course you already Speaking of rays and skates, I found a pic of one that I really like. I've seen this one before in a display some years ago, it's really colorful. http://www.photovault.com/Link/Anima...04_07.4094.jpg Steve www.tron-sector.com - www.badcartridge.com - www.classicgaming.com - www.dinofish.com Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday...

02-08-2003, 01:45 AM	#19
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,774	Yep, that's a nice one. The big problem with rays is finding a species that looks good and is small enough to be in the same scale as the other fish. I've seen small ones, and I've seen colorful ones, but I'm still looking for small colorful ones. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-08-2003, 04:06 AM	#20
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	There's a freshwater species too, you know... /Tiny Ray 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.