MA3 Pre-Release chitchat

dhigbee · 09-23-2006, 11:01 AM

I'd be interested in any news of Marine Aquarium 3.0 for the Mac. I was one of the first purchasers of the original Mac version, and have been somewhat patiently waiting for a 3D background and individualized fish behaviors. Marine Aquarium is a very fine program, and I'm so ready for this update.

Dana

daveberry · 10-11-2008, 10:19 AM

any estimate how soon Mac version available?

Jim Sachs · 10-11-2008, 10:58 AM

There's no estimate yet on the Mac version of the new program. It will be a while getting the bugs worked out, then Jim O'Connor will start the Mac conversion process. This is not trivial, as the entire program has to be changed from DirectX to OpenGL.

Then there's the matter of when to do this in order to maximize Jim O's efforts. The evolution of the Aquarium will progress rapidly as I switch the fish to the new models and behavior, then start bringing the background to life, one item at a time. Jim O has a lot of other things to do, so I'm sure he doesn't want to keep making changes to the Mac version every week.

indigo222 · 10-15-2008, 07:13 PM

I'm ordering an Apple 30 inch Cinema monitor this week.
I've noticed that the iMacs are coming out with a 24 inch monitor which will, in time, become the more standard size.

Remember, we all were on 14 and 15 inch monitors not that long ago and 19 inch monitor was considered large.(I may be giving myself away, but my first monitor was a green screen)

Is this an issue you are looking at for the new, improved, can't wait for it version 3.0 for the Mac?

feldon34 · 10-15-2008, 07:18 PM

From a Windows perspective, Marine Aquarium 3 looks fantastic on my Mitsubishi 70" 1080p DLP HDTV. It should look great on the Mac.

nathan3011 · 12-16-2008, 08:38 AM

Hiya,

Just wondering if you guys have anymore news on the MAC version yet, its been a few weeks since the last post saying that an estimate wasn't available. So i was wondering if we were talking like maybe early next year sort of jan or feb?

Thanks guys

Jim Sachs · 12-16-2008, 10:20 AM

Jim O'Connor already has the current code and is looking into what it will take to do the conversion to the Mac. The problem is, the code is constantly undergoing radical changes, so he's shooting at a moving target. The entire program has to be converted from DirectX to OpenGL, and that's not trivial. Also, another way will have to be found to play music without DirectX. So I'd guess at least a couple of months, once he has a fairly stable code base to work with.

Lightkin · 12-24-2008, 07:31 AM

As a dedicated Mac person and Serene screen fanatic (I've got most of my friends, also Mac lovers using 2.6), I'm eagerly awaiting the release of 3 in a Mac version!
Thanks for keeping us up to date, Jim!

jgbackes · 01-05-2009, 06:23 PM

If you are interested in seeing the quality of MA3 on a Mac, it works very well under VMWare.

I'm running it on an early 2008 MacBook Pro and getting around 58 FPS on the laptop screen as I type this on an external monitor under OSX.

I plan on leaving it running on my built in display as eye candy because my external display is better for daily work.

I also have Marine Aquarium 2.6 running using xBack all the time so I have fish all over the place.

jeff

Originally posted by Lightkin:

As a dedicated Mac person and Serene screen fanatic (I've got most of my friends, also Mac lovers using 2.6), I'm eagerly awaiting the release of 3 in a Mac version!
Thanks for keeping us up to date, Jim!

bennyboy · 02-07-2009, 01:19 AM

Now that MA3 is becoming more and more stable, is there any update as to when the Mac version will be released? Can't wait to see it on my iMac.

Jim Sachs · 02-07-2009, 09:05 PM

I sent all the files to Jim O'Connor about a week ago. He's looking into it.

dsanfili · 02-07-2009, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

I sent all the files to Jim O'Connor about a week ago. He's looking into it.

OH!!!!! Now I'm starting to get excited!

reZloco · 03-08-2009, 04:17 PM

Any update to offer on the mac conversion?

Lightkin · 03-10-2009, 04:40 PM

Just popped in to see if there were any news ---yippee!
Anyone know how long it takes to turn files into finished and available product?

Ralph · 03-10-2009, 08:21 PM

Given that the PC version is taking a long time.. I would expect the Mac version to take even longer than long..

Jim Sachs · 03-10-2009, 10:12 PM

The problem with doing a translation is that Jim O'Connor has to try and hit a moving target. The program is changing so rapidly that it's difficult to know when to cut ot off for the Mac version.

Lightkin · 04-08-2009, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

The problem with doing a translation is that Jim O'Connor has to try and hit a moving target. The program is changing so rapidly that it's difficult to know when to cut ot off for the Mac version.

I'm not techie enough to know how or why the program changes rapidly.

So I'm limited to pacing back and forth.
Good for my waist line, anyway
Will bribes help?
I don't get up to the Pacific Northwest much, but I do work in a Yoga & Massage Wellness Center in San Diego - and I can see you get some table time if you and the other Jim are transported here!

Jim Sachs · 04-08-2009, 05:12 PM

The program changes rapidly because people keep asking for features, and I keep putting them in

leko · 04-25-2009, 08:12 AM

I know it is early still, and I am waiting patiently. I was wondering what the pathway is to joining the beta test team for the mac version of 3.0 if and when you do have a testable mac version. I have been on many beta teams and am excellent at pushing software to its limits. Thank you for such a great product.

longjnsilver · 05-02-2009, 03:20 AM

I'm running VMWare - Windows XP Pro on my MacBook Pro (2.53 GHZ, 4 GB RAM) and the 24" Cinema display - Ver. 3.0 of SereneScreen Aquarium. COOL! My only problem is bubble sound but no visible bubbles (and yes, I've checked and unchecked the bubbles option repeatedly - no cigar). HEAT! The fans on the MacBook run fast & loud after a few minutes. This program obviously is VERY demanding on the processor. ANYBODY TRIED running 3.0 using Boot Camp???
Thanx, LongJnSilver - London, UK

09-23-2006, 11:01 AM	#1
dhigbee The Snorkeler Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 29	MA3 Pre-Release chitchat I'd be interested in any news of Marine Aquarium 3.0 for the Mac. I was one of the first purchasers of the original Mac version, and have been somewhat patiently waiting for a 3D background and individualized fish behaviors. Marine Aquarium is a very fine program, and I'm so ready for this update. Dana

10-11-2008, 10:58 AM	#3
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	There's no estimate yet on the Mac version of the new program. It will be a while getting the bugs worked out, then Jim O'Connor will start the Mac conversion process. This is not trivial, as the entire program has to be changed from DirectX to OpenGL. Then there's the matter of when to do this in order to maximize Jim O's efforts. The evolution of the Aquarium will progress rapidly as I switch the fish to the new models and behavior, then start bringing the background to life, one item at a time. Jim O has a lot of other things to do, so I'm sure he doesn't want to keep making changes to the Mac version every week. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

10-15-2008, 07:13 PM	#4
indigo222 Registered Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT, USA Posts: 3	Larger Monitors I'm ordering an Apple 30 inch Cinema monitor this week. I've noticed that the iMacs are coming out with a 24 inch monitor which will, in time, become the more standard size. Remember, we all were on 14 and 15 inch monitors not that long ago and 19 inch monitor was considered large.(I may be giving myself away, but my first monitor was a green screen) Is this an issue you are looking at for the new, improved, can't wait for it version 3.0 for the Mac?

10-15-2008, 07:18 PM	#5
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	From a Windows perspective, Marine Aquarium 3 looks fantastic on my Mitsubishi 70" 1080p DLP HDTV. It should look great on the Mac. "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

12-16-2008, 10:20 AM	#7
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Jim O'Connor already has the current code and is looking into what it will take to do the conversion to the Mac. The problem is, the code is constantly undergoing radical changes, so he's shooting at a moving target. The entire program has to be converted from DirectX to OpenGL, and that's not trivial. Also, another way will have to be found to play music without DirectX. So I'd guess at least a couple of months, once he has a fairly stable code base to work with. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

10-11-2008, 10:19 AM	#2
daveberry Registered Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	any estimate how soon Mac version available?

12-16-2008, 08:38 AM	#6
nathan3011 Registered Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1	Hiya, Just wondering if you guys have anymore news on the MAC version yet, its been a few weeks since the last post saying that an estimate wasn't available. So i was wondering if we were talking like maybe early next year sort of jan or feb? Thanks guys

12-24-2008, 07:31 AM	#8
Lightkin Registered Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: usually sunny San Diego, CA USA Posts: 10	As a dedicated Mac person and Serene screen fanatic (I've got most of my friends, also Mac lovers using 2.6), I'm eagerly awaiting the release of 3 in a Mac version! Thanks for keeping us up to date, Jim!

01-05-2009, 06:23 PM	#9
jgbackes Registered Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6	Actually works well under VMWare If you are interested in seeing the quality of MA3 on a Mac, it works very well under VMWare. I'm running it on an early 2008 MacBook Pro and getting around 58 FPS on the laptop screen as I type this on an external monitor under OSX. I plan on leaving it running on my built in display as eye candy because my external display is better for daily work. I also have Marine Aquarium 2.6 running using xBack all the time so I have fish all over the place. jeff Originally posted by Lightkin: As a dedicated Mac person and Serene screen fanatic (I've got most of my friends, also Mac lovers using 2.6), I'm eagerly awaiting the release of 3 in a Mac version! Thanks for keeping us up to date, Jim!

02-07-2009, 01:19 AM	#10
bennyboy Registered Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Now that MA3 is becoming more and more stable, is there any update as to when the Mac version will be released? Can't wait to see it on my iMac.

02-07-2009, 09:05 PM	#11
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	I sent all the files to Jim O'Connor about a week ago. He's looking into it. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-07-2009, 10:07 PM	#12
dsanfili Registered Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 22	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: I sent all the files to Jim O'Connor about a week ago. He's looking into it. OH!!!!! Now I'm starting to get excited!

03-08-2009, 04:17 PM	#13
reZloco Registered Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	Eagerly awaiting 3.0 Any update to offer on the mac conversion?

03-10-2009, 04:40 PM	#14
Lightkin Registered Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: usually sunny San Diego, CA USA Posts: 10	Ditto for eagerly awaiting 3.0 for Mac! Just popped in to see if there were any news ---yippee! Anyone know how long it takes to turn files into finished and available product?

03-10-2009, 08:21 PM	#15
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,443	Given that the PC version is taking a long time.. I would expect the Mac version to take even longer than long..

03-10-2009, 10:12 PM	#16
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	The problem with doing a translation is that Jim O'Connor has to try and hit a moving target. The program is changing so rapidly that it's difficult to know when to cut ot off for the Mac version. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

04-08-2009, 05:11 PM	#17
Lightkin Registered Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: usually sunny San Diego, CA USA Posts: 10	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: The problem with doing a translation is that Jim O'Connor has to try and hit a moving target. The program is changing so rapidly that it's difficult to know when to cut ot off for the Mac version. I'm not techie enough to know how or why the program changes rapidly. So I'm limited to pacing back and forth. Good for my waist line, anyway Will bribes help? I don't get up to the Pacific Northwest much, but I do work in a Yoga & Massage Wellness Center in San Diego - and I can see you get some table time if you and the other Jim are transported here!

04-08-2009, 05:12 PM	#18
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	The program changes rapidly because people keep asking for features, and I keep putting them in Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

04-25-2009, 08:12 AM	#19
leko Registered Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	Beta team I know it is early still, and I am waiting patiently. I was wondering what the pathway is to joining the beta test team for the mac version of 3.0 if and when you do have a testable mac version. I have been on many beta teams and am excellent at pushing software to its limits. Thank you for such a great product.

05-02-2009, 03:20 AM	#20
longjnsilver Registered Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	I'm running VMWare - Windows XP Pro on my MacBook Pro (2.53 GHZ, 4 GB RAM) and the 24" Cinema display - Ver. 3.0 of SereneScreen Aquarium. COOL! My only problem is bubble sound but no visible bubbles (and yes, I've checked and unchecked the bubbles option repeatedly - no cigar). HEAT! The fans on the MacBook run fast & loud after a few minutes. This program obviously is VERY demanding on the processor. ANYBODY TRIED running 3.0 using Boot Camp??? Thanx, LongJnSilver - London, UK