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Old 04-28-2009, 08:32 PM   #261
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Big Grin

Originally posted by Marian Nichols:
I am just so glad I don't have to change the water in this tank.  
Careful, this could become a "feature" - the fish won't die, you just won't be able to see them through the murk!!
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Old 04-29-2009, 03:07 AM   #262
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Originally posted by Overlord:
I think the clams are perfectly fine. You'll never satisfy 100% of the people, Jim. Personally I think it is time to move forward with the new high resolution fish models. That would greatly compliment the new high resolution background of MA3. Just my opinion. And you know what they say about opinions!  
high resolution fish models are coming? omg, i almost wet my pants with excitement!
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Old 04-29-2009, 11:47 AM   #263
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Jim,

I realize now that they do open at a slower rate. It’s just not dramatic enough to seem real, and causing the accordion effect mentioned by jroseone. Clams have a fast reflex when they close, kinda like a twitch. I don't think they should close all the way every time, that's not their behavior. But to alleviate the accordion effect, the clams should have a flinching action, much faster than the opening rate.

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Old 04-29-2009, 06:03 PM   #264
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It's not often that this happens! .... I couldn't get to the Print/Scrn key fast enough!

..... And a rather nice background colour, - don't you think?
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Old 04-30-2009, 04:10 AM   #265
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I haven't seen that one on mine.
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Old 04-30-2009, 08:56 AM   #266
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Nice job on all three closed. Been attempting the same thing without success.
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Old 05-01-2009, 02:51 PM   #267
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Hi Jim
First off I think the clams look great!
But (lol) I also love the way they look when closed.
Do you think you could have a random clam close at a random time.
Say 5-10 min's and stay closed for 30 sec's or so. That way there would only be a clam fully closed
Every 5 to 10 minutes, and they would still work just like they do now.
Just a thought don’t beat me up (lol) I just think they look so much better
When one is closed. If not I am buying it anyway.
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Old 05-01-2009, 11:39 PM   #268
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Originally posted by dboyd420:
Jim,

I realize now that they do open at a slower rate. It’s just not dramatic enough to seem real, and causing the accordion effect mentioned by jroseone. Clams have a fast reflex when they close, kinda like a twitch. I don't think they should close all the way every time, that's not their behavior. But to alleviate the accordion effect, the clams should have a flinching action, much faster than the opening rate.  
I agree.

I think upping the close speed would be suffice in eliminating the issue.
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Old 05-08-2009, 02:22 PM   #269
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I was about to comment on how often the clams move, as if they were exercising.

Then I remembered in an earlier post about fish interaction - I had 30 fish on !
There was always a fish bumping into them.

IOW - less fish = better clam experience
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Old 05-09-2009, 06:11 PM   #270
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Finally got all 3 to close tight. (their ganging up)
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Old 05-10-2009, 07:19 AM   #271
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Can't install beta 10, saved file to Documents and clicked to open,Internet Explorer tries to open several times a second resulting in a strobe effect and cannot be cancelled. I have to restart to get rid of it, any one else experienced this please?
I,m using IE8, Vista premium 32bit, 4Gb Ram, Quad 6600, GeForce 9800GT,Direct X 10, and 202Gb of space left on H/Drive,HP 2558 monitor
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Old 05-10-2009, 08:11 AM   #272
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OOOPS, Please forget last post, just realised I was trying to open zip file with IE8, all is now well, and I apologise for wasting time
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Old 05-11-2009, 02:43 AM   #273
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No more clams...

Beta 10a expired today, so I had to revert to the Prolific installer version, without live clams. They really made the aquarium come to life, with their interaction with the fish. I hope the new beta (or installer) will be up soon, so we can be clamming again! Jim, it is amazing how you can bring things to life!
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Old 05-11-2009, 02:44 AM   #274
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Yes, mine has expired to so have temporarily reverted to the ribbosn screensaver until a new beta comes out. I could go to the installer version but might as well wait for the next beta. Not a big deal as I can wait!
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Old 05-11-2009, 03:16 AM   #275
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mine too

I am ready to buy it, even though I know it isn't ready completely.
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Old 05-11-2009, 05:17 AM   #276
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Originally posted by engelens:
Beta 10a expired today, so I had to revert to the Prolific installer version, without live clams  
Or just simply set the computer to 1st of May instead.

I noticed that Beta10a says: "Beta 9 has expired..."
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Old 05-14-2009, 08:46 PM   #277
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Originally posted by Marian Nichols:
mine too

I am ready to buy it, even though I know it isn't ready completely.  

Do eeett!! I deed! It's a beautiful thing!!
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