Ummmm.... is that all there is ??

SoundsGood · 06-23-2007, 08:31 AM

Hi guys. I bought Marine Aquarium last night and I've been playing around with it a bit.

I was really hoping that the paid version had a few more features than the test version, but it doesn't look that way -- unless maybe I'm missing something.

>> Is there any way to change the scenery, or the tanks, etc?

>> Are there any interactive features, like feeding the fish?

Etc...

Jim Sachs · 06-23-2007, 09:56 PM

The main difference between the test version and the real version is the number of available fish. The test version is limited to 3, while the real version has 28. Version 3 will have fish-feeding. The tank will be two widescreens wide, and you will be able to scroll back and forth within this much larger environment.

Find the MA3 thread for more info.

patscarr · 06-24-2007, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by SoundsGood:

>> Is there any way to change the scenery, or the tanks, etc?

No.

Originally posted by SoundsGood:

>> Are there any interactive features, like feeding the fish?

No.

SoundsGood · 06-24-2007, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

The main difference between the test version and the real version is the number of available fish. The test version is limited to 3, while the real version has 28.

I can only get 7 fish into the tank at one time. How do we add more?

Thanks.

Tiny Turtle · 06-24-2007, 09:10 AM

The full version has 28 different fish available. You can only have 7 swimming in the tank at the same time (or 8 if you run it in widescreen mode). The reason for this is that a tank this size will look too crowded with more fish.

SoundsGood · 06-24-2007, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Tiny Turtle:

You can only have 7 swimming in the tank at the same time (or 8 if you run it in widescreen mode).

Bummer.

Originally posted by Tiny Turtle:

The reason for this is that a tank this size will look too crowded with more fish.

Hmmm... with all due respect, that decision (in my opinion) should be the user's.

Oh well. Maybe I should have waited for version 3...

Jav400 · 06-24-2007, 09:25 AM

Jim sets the limit since adding more fish would create more possibility for pass thru's and ruin the illusion of a real tank. The next version being wider will allow more fish,and eventually have special creatures that crawl along the bottom.

SoundsGood · 06-24-2007, 09:25 AM

By the way, the sales home page says "Now with 28 fish."

It doesn't say "but only 7 can swim in the tank at the same time."

Jim Sachs · 06-24-2007, 09:56 AM

The collision problem is the main reason there cannot be more fish in the tank at once. Other aquarium programs simply ignore the occasional pass-through, but for me anything which detracts so much from the realism is totally unacceptable. The new version will have the ability to add many more fish (plus invertabrates) because of the larger tank, but it will spread them out enough to (hopefully) eliminate pass-throughs.

SoundsGood · 06-24-2007, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

The collision problem is the main reason there cannot be more fish in the tank at once.

Fair enough. Thanks.

Marian Nichols · 06-24-2007, 11:45 AM

I have been using Jim creation since his beginning and the fact that the fish do not pass through each other is the only reason I bought it. I have tried other aquarium and this flaw is very upsetting to me to the point I no longer use them, even with the extra features.

Sometimes you just want the serenity of an aquarium without thinking that this is not for real. Because it looks so real. Relax and enjoy.

ESHIREY · 06-25-2007, 04:23 PM

Well said.

SoundsGood · 06-25-2007, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by Marian Nichols:

Sometimes you just want the serenity of an aquarium without thinking that this is not for real. Because it looks so real. Relax and enjoy.

I received a new 20" widescreen monitor today, and I must say that Marine Aquarium looks just beautiful on it.

Jim Sachs · 06-25-2007, 05:49 PM

MA3 will look even better, with double the resolution and a 3D background.

SoundsGood · 06-25-2007, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

MA3 will look even better, with double the resolution and a 3D background.

Nice. Any ETA on that?

FishyBusiness · 06-25-2007, 06:18 PM

LOL. Oh no, the ETA question.

Jim Sachs · 06-25-2007, 06:38 PM

Nope. Unless you happen to be an expert on Shaders, and are willing to answer some questions.

SoundsGood · 06-25-2007, 06:44 PM

Nope.

Jim Sachs · 06-25-2007, 07:04 PM

Darn!

bozpool · 06-26-2007, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

MA3 will look even better, with double the resolution and a 3D background.

If I have bought Marine Aquarium 2.6 now, would I get free upgrade to MA3 when it out??

06-23-2007, 08:31 AM	#1
SoundsGood Registered Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10	Ummmm.... is that all there is ?? Hi guys. I bought Marine Aquarium last night and I've been playing around with it a bit. I was really hoping that the paid version had a few more features than the test version, but it doesn't look that way -- unless maybe I'm missing something. >> Is there any way to change the scenery, or the tanks, etc? >> Are there any interactive features, like feeding the fish? Etc...

06-23-2007, 09:56 PM	#2
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	The main difference between the test version and the real version is the number of available fish. The test version is limited to 3, while the real version has 28. Version 3 will have fish-feeding. The tank will be two widescreens wide, and you will be able to scroll back and forth within this much larger environment. Find the MA3 thread for more info. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

06-24-2007, 01:07 AM	#3
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	Originally posted by SoundsGood: >> Is there any way to change the scenery, or the tanks, etc? No. Originally posted by SoundsGood: >> Are there any interactive features, like feeding the fish? No. Patrick

06-24-2007, 09:10 AM	#5
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	The full version has 28 different fish available. You can only have 7 swimming in the tank at the same time (or 8 if you run it in widescreen mode). The reason for this is that a tank this size will look too crowded with more fish. 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.

06-24-2007, 09:25 AM	#7
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Jim sets the limit since adding more fish would create more possibility for pass thru's and ruin the illusion of a real tank. The next version being wider will allow more fish,and eventually have special creatures that crawl along the bottom. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

06-24-2007, 06:46 AM	#4
SoundsGood Registered Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: The main difference between the test version and the real version is the number of available fish. The test version is limited to 3, while the real version has 28. I can only get 7 fish into the tank at one time. How do we add more? Thanks.

06-24-2007, 09:21 AM	#6
SoundsGood Registered Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10	Originally posted by Tiny Turtle: You can only have 7 swimming in the tank at the same time (or 8 if you run it in widescreen mode). Bummer. Originally posted by Tiny Turtle: The reason for this is that a tank this size will look too crowded with more fish. Hmmm... with all due respect, that decision (in my opinion) should be the user's. Oh well. Maybe I should have waited for version 3...

06-24-2007, 09:56 AM	#9
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	The collision problem is the main reason there cannot be more fish in the tank at once. Other aquarium programs simply ignore the occasional pass-through, but for me anything which detracts so much from the realism is totally unacceptable. The new version will have the ability to add many more fish (plus invertabrates) because of the larger tank, but it will spread them out enough to (hopefully) eliminate pass-throughs. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium Last edited by Jim Sachs; 06-24-2007 at 11:06 AM.

06-24-2007, 10:03 AM	#10
SoundsGood Registered Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: The collision problem is the main reason there cannot be more fish in the tank at once. Fair enough. Thanks.

06-24-2007, 11:45 AM	#11
Marian Nichols ~Author~ Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rocky Mount, NC Posts: 7,429	I have been using Jim creation since his beginning and the fact that the fish do not pass through each other is the only reason I bought it. I have tried other aquarium and this flaw is very upsetting to me to the point I no longer use them, even with the extra features. Sometimes you just want the serenity of an aquarium without thinking that this is not for real. Because it looks so real. Relax and enjoy. Write paranormal mysteries. Six books so far.

06-25-2007, 04:23 PM	#12
ESHIREY Smilie Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 4,725	Well said. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

06-25-2007, 04:34 PM	#13
SoundsGood Registered Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10	Originally posted by Marian Nichols: Sometimes you just want the serenity of an aquarium without thinking that this is not for real. Because it looks so real. Relax and enjoy. I received a new 20" widescreen monitor today, and I must say that Marine Aquarium looks just beautiful on it.

06-25-2007, 05:49 PM	#14
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	MA3 will look even better, with double the resolution and a 3D background. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

06-25-2007, 05:58 PM	#15
SoundsGood Registered Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: MA3 will look even better, with double the resolution and a 3D background. Nice. Any ETA on that?

06-25-2007, 06:18 PM	#16
FishyBusiness Registered Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,206	LOL. Oh no, the ETA question. Frank

06-25-2007, 06:38 PM	#17
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Nope. Unless you happen to be an expert on Shaders, and are willing to answer some questions. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

06-25-2007, 06:44 PM	#18
SoundsGood Registered Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10	Nope.

06-25-2007, 07:04 PM	#19
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Darn! Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

06-26-2007, 01:43 AM	#20
bozpool Registered Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 31	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: MA3 will look even better, with double the resolution and a 3D background. If I have bought Marine Aquarium 2.6 now, would I get free upgrade to MA3 when it out??