See? Already there's a flurry of activity, and I haven't even said anything yet.

I've ordered a new battery for my roaming laptop, which is making its way from British Columbia to my house overnight apparantly. So I'll be able to take my XP laptop out and about with me again. More chances for people to see my favourite virtual aquariums (DA & MA3). My W7 laptop never leaves my bedroom. Yes, you can call me Sheldon Cooper if you like ;) .

But Jim you are being very naughty keeping us all in suspense.

And Mark, backatcha :p :D

:D

So. Jim? *eyebrow*

..... waiting with bated breath... :drool:

I've been following the forum for several years, beginning during an assignment in Saudi Arabia. MA was really unique, being one of the first virtual progams to simulate living creatures. Since then, I've followed each new development and always enjoy logging on to see how everyone is getting along. The forum is very friendly and laid back, with Jim's work serving as a core for the interests of many people from all parts of the globe.

Let me just finish Harvey and I'll get back to you...

Talk about teasing us....:D

A secret creature pack? New seahorse?

A jellyfish?

Massive decorating party at Jim's new house.

Which would mean the roof must be finished!

The roof thing isn't a big deal to me for just a party, I am concerned about the bear thing though. ;)

You got my attention.

Yeah, finally the freshwater is finished! ;)

I thought of saying that, but didn't want to jinx it! Or Jimx it. Something like that, anyway. :D

No matter what it is I haven't been this excited since Christmas day. hohoho.

:| ..... :asleep:

Ha, ha - I did get back to you, but in a different thread.

The announcement is that I'm now hard at work on the Freshwater tank. So far, I've been porting all the old pieces from 2004 into a DX9 environment. The bubbling treasure chest and the gravel are looking good, as are the 4 freshwater fish in the tank. Now comes the time-consuming job of creating all those 3D background objects.

Boy I can't wait to get a look at this.

Are these fish going to have an updated model/texture style, or are they going to be in the style of the current MA models?

(And the follow-up question which lies behind the first question: will they be able to interact with the environment?)

Not pushing either way - just wondering. :)