.99K Released!!

feldon34 · 05-11-2001, 02:44 AM

Hi guys version K is out
try to download at www.serenescreen.com/Aquarium99K.exe

Lostboy · 05-11-2001, 04:29 AM

Oh wow, what an update! The Picasso Trigger looks great, the Regal Angel looks great, the Blue Damsel looks great, no duplication is great, windowed always on top is great. But most of all, I love the new sound (and volume of it)!! As always, great job Jim!

Nut110 · 05-11-2001, 07:08 AM

Is that any change to "F" key, switch between Full mode and Window mode ????

I run on Windows 2000.

Nut110 · 05-11-2001, 07:14 AM

I run it directly. It then runs on Full screen mode. When I check at "Window always on top", the inconsistent capability of "F" key occurs. Sometime I can switch between Full and Window mode, sometime I can't.... When I check it off, inconsistence still...

(*_*!)

I'm trying...
I'm trying...

Nut110 · 05-11-2001, 07:23 AM

Seems that either check or not on "Window always on top" is checked or not before I run SS, once I press "F" key the switching do work. But when I first check or uncheck and "Exit" (automatically saved), "F" key then doesn't function, always in Full screen mode....

Still trying...

feldon34 · 05-11-2001, 07:29 AM

I just want to re-iterate that .99K has 2 great new fish, the Regal Tang is bluer, the Picasso Trigger is nicer, and all the other features described above.

However, until the Password feature works properly under Windows 98, and until the Sleep mode works properly under Windows 2000, Jim has told me repeatedly that he wants to hold the release back.

If he released .99K as it is now, he would get thousands of tech support e-mails and a lot of phone calls as well. So for anyone who grabbed .99K this morning, enjoy it! But be aware that this is NOT the final release and is missing the 2 features above.

P.S. Nut110, I haven't seen this problem. I used Windowed mode extensively with Always on Top checked last night under Win2k.

Nut110 · 05-11-2001, 07:30 AM

Now I know.

Previously tried I alway check "Window alway on top" when I'm running in Full screen mode. If I check while I'm running in Window mode, "F" key functions correctly.

This may be the summary...
"First change to "Window alway on top" check box while running in Full screen mode will cause "F" key does not function anymore until "Esc" and restart SS"

feldon34 · 05-11-2001, 07:35 AM

Ah, I just tried it and I can confirm this is a bug!!

I never bother to change Always On Top though, I have it always set ON. I'll e-mail Jim about it.

Nut110 · 05-11-2001, 07:46 AM

Feldon ???
did u run on Win2k ???

Nut110 · 05-11-2001, 08:21 AM

0.99K have reached 1 MB...
hmmm..... not only go "ideal" but also go "big"...

V(^_^)V

Jav400 · 05-11-2001, 09:27 AM

Highlander,

"Official" version releases, when they are ready should be announced by Jim Sachs, or the Site Admin., which in this case is Feldon23. Jim "always" is concerned with having as many options proofed as possible before he releases something, so as not to take chances with other peoples computers.

05-11-2001, 09:45 AM

The Sound is weird like someone peeing in the commode, I like the old one better. This Ver. still works good with the crack too. TY

feldon34 · 05-11-2001, 09:59 AM

Andy, if you have no interest in buying the Aquarium, then why are you posting here? Tech support and membership in this forum assumes you have, or plan to buy the Aquarium soon.

.99K does not lock out people who are stealing the software. The next major version will.

By the way, I love the sound, and you can turn it off if you don't want. .99L will have a volume control.

Dave Snotear · 05-11-2001, 11:20 AM

The rework of the picasso trigger looks great.Also love the damselfish and the new angel.No Problems of any kind.

Dave

05-11-2001, 11:29 AM

Hey, it's great! The Regal Angel is fantastic, and the Picasso Trigger looks much better in this version too. As for the sound, since I've only owned a freshwater tank, I don't really know how bubbles sound in a salt-tank. It sounds good to me, anyway.

Nice update, Jim. Keep up the good work, and thanks.

Pyros9 · 05-11-2001, 11:47 AM

Love it ALL! Blue Damsel is great, and the Regal Angel has great coloration.

Andy: I agree with Feldon, if you aren't going to buy, keep your comments and complaints to yourself.

Jim: Great work as always!

05-11-2001, 01:33 PM

AMAZING! Keep Up The Good Work.

05-11-2001, 01:44 PM

I dont know if u guys notice this, but i do. A change in FPS.

1) Check the 'Always On Top' Button and i get 110fps.
2) Uncheck the 'Always On Top' Button and i get my old fps that is 85.

did u guys notice the change?

05-11-2001, 01:52 PM

regarding above FPS, i only get it when my 'F' key is not working.

is this a bug? it is a very good bug since it increase my FPS.

Socrates · 05-11-2001, 02:09 PM

Anyone else lose about 25fps?????

I went from 85 average on J to just under 60 in K!!!

I have 256 RAM, Geforce2 MX (32MB), good drivers, dx8, etc.

It feels a little chopier in version K.

So if no one else has this problem, then I guess I have to do a little troubleshooting.

Let me know.

I wonder if it's just cause it's a beta. I suppose I'll probably go back to J until the official release unless someone knows.

05-11-2001, 02:44 AM	#1
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	.99K Released!! Hi guys version K is out try to download at www.serenescreen.com/Aquarium99K.exe "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

05-11-2001, 04:29 AM	#2
Lostboy SquirrelFish Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 206	Re: Version K is out Oh wow, what an update! The Picasso Trigger looks great, the Regal Angel looks great, the Blue Damsel looks great, no duplication is great, windowed always on top is great. But most of all, I love the new sound (and volume of it)!! As always, great job Jim!

05-11-2001, 07:08 AM	#3
Nut110 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Japan Posts: 33	Hi guys why "F" key doesn't work to me ??? Is that any change to "F" key, switch between Full mode and Window mode ???? I run on Windows 2000.

05-11-2001, 07:14 AM	#4
Nut110 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Japan Posts: 33	At first try.... I run it directly. It then runs on Full screen mode. When I check at "Window always on top", the inconsistent capability of "F" key occurs. Sometime I can switch between Full and Window mode, sometime I can't.... When I check it off, inconsistence still... (_!) I'm trying... I'm trying...

05-11-2001, 07:23 AM	#5
Nut110 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Japan Posts: 33	Seems that.... Seems that either check or not on "Window always on top" is checked or not before I run SS, once I press "F" key the switching do work. But when I first check or uncheck and "Exit" (automatically saved), "F" key then doesn't function, always in Full screen mode.... Still trying...

05-11-2001, 07:29 AM	#6
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Re: Seems that.... I just want to re-iterate that .99K has 2 great new fish, the Regal Tang is bluer, the Picasso Trigger is nicer, and all the other features described above. However, until the Password feature works properly under Windows 98, and until the Sleep mode works properly under Windows 2000, Jim has told me repeatedly that he wants to hold the release back. If he released .99K as it is now, he would get thousands of tech support e-mails and a lot of phone calls as well. So for anyone who grabbed .99K this morning, enjoy it! But be aware that this is NOT the final release and is missing the 2 features above. P.S. Nut110, I haven't seen this problem. I used Windowed mode extensively with Always on Top checked last night under Win2k. "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

05-11-2001, 07:30 AM	#7
Nut110 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Japan Posts: 33	Sorry for too many posts... Now I know. Previously tried I alway check "Window alway on top" when I'm running in Full screen mode. If I check while I'm running in Window mode, "F" key functions correctly. This may be the summary... "First change to "Window alway on top" check box while running in Full screen mode will cause "F" key does not function anymore until "Esc" and restart SS"

05-11-2001, 07:35 AM	#8
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Re: Sorry for too many posts... Ah, I just tried it and I can confirm this is a bug!! I never bother to change Always On Top though, I have it always set ON. I'll e-mail Jim about it. "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

05-11-2001, 07:46 AM	#9
Nut110 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Japan Posts: 33	Because Win2k ??? Feldon ??? did u run on Win2k ???

05-11-2001, 08:21 AM	#10
Nut110 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Japan Posts: 33	Ah ha... Just mentioned that.... 0.99K have reached 1 MB... hmmm..... not only go "ideal" but also go "big"... V(^_^)V

05-11-2001, 09:27 AM	#11
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Version K is out. Highlander, "Official" version releases, when they are ready should be announced by Jim Sachs, or the Site Admin., which in this case is Feldon23. Jim "always" is concerned with having as many options proofed as possible before he releases something, so as not to take chances with other peoples computers. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

05-11-2001, 09:45 AM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	Sound The Sound is weird like someone peeing in the commode, I like the old one better. This Ver. still works good with the crack too. TY

05-11-2001, 09:59 AM	#13
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Stealing Andy, if you have no interest in buying the Aquarium, then why are you posting here? Tech support and membership in this forum assumes you have, or plan to buy the Aquarium soon. .99K does not lock out people who are stealing the software. The next major version will. By the way, I love the sound, and you can turn it off if you don't want. .99L will have a volume control. "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

05-11-2001, 11:20 AM	#14
Dave Snotear Registered Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pasadena,Texas Posts: 20	99K The rework of the picasso trigger looks great.Also love the damselfish and the new angel.No Problems of any kind. Dave

05-11-2001, 11:29 AM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 99K Hey, it's great! The Regal Angel is fantastic, and the Picasso Trigger looks much better in this version too. As for the sound, since I've only owned a freshwater tank, I don't really know how bubbles sound in a salt-tank. It sounds good to me, anyway. Nice update, Jim. Keep up the good work, and thanks.

05-11-2001, 11:47 AM	#16
Pyros9 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 49	Re: Version K is out Love it ALL! Blue Damsel is great, and the Regal Angel has great coloration. Andy: I agree with Feldon, if you aren't going to buy, keep your comments and complaints to yourself. Jim: Great work as always! Doug................(Pyros9) www.faddis.net My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dogs think I am.

05-11-2001, 01:33 PM	#17
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Version K is out AMAZING! Keep Up The Good Work.

05-11-2001, 01:44 PM	#18
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Version K is out I dont know if u guys notice this, but i do. A change in FPS. 1) Check the 'Always On Top' Button and i get 110fps. 2) Uncheck the 'Always On Top' Button and i get my old fps that is 85. did u guys notice the change?

05-11-2001, 01:52 PM	#19
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Version K is out regarding above FPS, i only get it when my 'F' key is not working. is this a bug? it is a very good bug since it increase my FPS.

05-11-2001, 02:09 PM	#20
Socrates Sage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,529	Re: Version K is out Anyone else lose about 25fps????? I went from 85 average on J to just under 60 in K!!! I have 256 RAM, Geforce2 MX (32MB), good drivers, dx8, etc. It feels a little chopier in version K. So if no one else has this problem, then I guess I have to do a little troubleshooting. Let me know. I wonder if it's just cause it's a beta. I suppose I'll probably go back to J until the official release unless someone knows. Bat rays? We don't need no stinking bat rays!