Marine Aquarium 3 Rumors and Speculation - Page 93

Jav400 · 08-21-2008, 05:04 PM

ROFL

enigma63941 · 08-21-2008, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by Mith:

OK, I'm back... did it get released yet?

That would be a negative. I suggest you take a relaxing vacation and come back here in '09. I'm pretty sure that at least the beta will be out by then. I'm hopeful that I downloadable version will be out before '09, but I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't quite ready. It'll take time.

Derrek · 08-21-2008, 07:55 PM

Let's just hope we don't hear, "Due to market demand I've stop work on MA3 and will refocus my efforts back onto the freshwater aquarium."

Mith · 08-21-2008, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by enigma63941:

That would be a negative. I suggest you take a relaxing vacation and come back here in '09. I'm pretty sure that at least the beta will be out by then. I'm hopeful that I downloadable version will be out before '09, but I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't quite ready. It'll take time.

Well poo... I just TOOK a vacation (month of July)... I ain't got no mo time!

No problem... I have managed to find a nice comfy spot here on the forum.. I will just sit here waiting....... and waiting......... watching all you people come and go with tears in your eyes... maybe I'll throw penuts at you whilst you're leaving... heh...

AWTY? (offician new acronym for "are we there yet")

feldon34 · 08-22-2008, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

As to whether it's necessary, here's the reaction of Prolific's in-house Beta Tester upon trying out MA3 for the first time yesterday

Clearly not all beta testers are created equal. Just remember the feeling you've had in movie theaters after watching a particularly bad movie -- "I can't believe this movie got made." and then think "I wonder who was in the focus group that said this was a good idea..."

Jim Sachs · 08-22-2008, 01:17 PM

Almost ready to send the Fish-Picker interface to the Alpha testers. Just have to add the 28 fish descriptions.

It's not quite as intuitive as I'd like, but it's probably good enough for a first-release.

rctneil · 08-22-2008, 02:03 PM

Sounds like a great next step to beta!

enigma63941 · 08-22-2008, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by Derrek:

Let's just hope we don't hear, "Due to market demand I've stop work on MA3 and will refocus my efforts back onto the freshwater aquarium."

LOL...at least Jim is working on "Something"!

rctneil · 08-22-2008, 04:28 PM

Hello Jim,
Is there any chance that you could add a checkbox or something in to the settings to make the fish slightly glossy. I am no expert in fish or aquariums but everytime I see fish in an aquarium (I saw a piccasso fish at the Chessington World of Adventures Sea Life centre the other week and recognised it because of MA 2.6) they seem slightly gloosy and it in my opinion would make MA 3 even more realistic than it will be and the option of gloosy or not should satisy everyone.

Thanks

Regards,
Neil

Mith · 08-22-2008, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Almost ready to send the Fish-Picker interface to the Alpha testers. Just have to add the 28 fish descriptions.

It's not quite as intuitive as I'd like, but it's probably good enough for a first-release.

Have "we" (eh hem) already picked these Alpha testers sir??

(Mith jumping up and down waving hands)

henemly · 08-22-2008, 06:08 PM

Ya, they already been picked. It's back in the thread somewhere I think.

Mith · 08-22-2008, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by henemly:

Ya, they already been picked. It's back in the thread somewhere I think.

CRAP... lol

HEY, if we pay for the program first, can we participate in the testing???

Jav400 · 08-22-2008, 07:28 PM

The alpha testers are people picked by feldon and myself that have been forum members around here since the beginning 8 years ago. We have all had dealings with each other for so long on the forum that we know what to expect and so do they. Plus they are all generally computer guru's so that if something goes wrong with their systems they know how to correct it.

That way we don't take a chance of messing anyone's systems up, or need to worry about sneak shots showing up anywhere else.

Jim Sachs · 08-22-2008, 07:39 PM

Neil - saltwater aquarium fish seldom have any shine to them, in fact most are as flat as velvet. I have not yet been able to get specular working in my Shaders, but the only fish currently in the tank that really needs it is the Copperband.

Mith · 08-22-2008, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by Jav400:

The alpha testers are people picked by feldon and myself that have been forum members around here since the beginning 8 years ago. We have all had dealings with each other for so long on the forum that we know what to expect and so do they. Plus they are all generally computer guru's so that if something goes wrong with their systems they know how to correct it.

That way we don't take a chance of messing anyone's systems up, or need to worry about sneak shots showing up anywhere else.

Oh OK, that makes sence. I guess I'm just anxious... hehe... and although I know more than most about computers, I probably don't know enough to give Jim the meticulous info that he'd need...

I'll continue to stay on the sidelines and root the testers on I guess... LOL

mZex · 08-23-2008, 02:45 AM

hey - been reading this forum for a while - thought about time I posted

As if jim would make bad programming - I'm sure it will fly through testing and will be released for my Christmas presant

Any news on if there's any mac MA3 in the pipeline

[/optimism]

rctneil · 08-23-2008, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Neil - saltwater aquarium fish seldom have any shine to them, in fact most are as flat as velvet. I have not yet been able to get specular working in my Shaders, but the only fish currently in the tank that really needs it is the Copperband.

Ok Jim, I guess no glossy option for fish needed. As I said I don't know much about fish and or aqauriums. Thanks for answering my question.

Also, Have the multi-monitor issues been fixed now?

Regards,
Neil

Jim Sachs · 08-23-2008, 10:09 AM

mZex - Yes, the Mac version is already under development.

Neil - The multimonitor code is in place, but there are a huge number of scenarios possible. Right now, we're having problems when ATI and nVidia cards are mixed in the same system. I'm sure the Alpha testers will find a lot of issues when they get their hands on it in the next couple of days.

jmsquared · 08-23-2008, 01:03 PM

It's hard for me to imagine MA any better than it is. But I am really looking forward to MA3. Can't thank you enough Jim for all your work and talent. I'll be honored to be considered a beta tester. Makes me feel like I contributed to the project (Ok not so much), just trying to be patient.

debavocet · 08-24-2008, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

mZex - Yes, the Mac version is already under development.

Will MA 3 be compatible with older versions of Mac OS X? Also older video cards - mine is 32 MBs and isn't interchangeable. Just hoping...

08-21-2008, 05:04 PM	#1841
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	ROFL Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

08-22-2008, 07:16 AM	#1845
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: As to whether it's necessary, here's the reaction of Prolific's in-house Beta Tester upon trying out MA3 for the first time yesterday Clearly not all beta testers are created equal. Just remember the feeling you've had in movie theaters after watching a particularly bad movie -- "I can't believe this movie got made." and then think "I wonder who was in the focus group that said this was a good idea..." "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

08-22-2008, 01:17 PM	#1846
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Almost ready to send the Fish-Picker interface to the Alpha testers. Just have to add the 28 fish descriptions. It's not quite as intuitive as I'd like, but it's probably good enough for a first-release. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

08-22-2008, 07:28 PM	#1853
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	The alpha testers are people picked by feldon and myself that have been forum members around here since the beginning 8 years ago. We have all had dealings with each other for so long on the forum that we know what to expect and so do they. Plus they are all generally computer guru's so that if something goes wrong with their systems they know how to correct it. That way we don't take a chance of messing anyone's systems up, or need to worry about sneak shots showing up anywhere else. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

08-22-2008, 07:39 PM	#1854
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Neil - saltwater aquarium fish seldom have any shine to them, in fact most are as flat as velvet. I have not yet been able to get specular working in my Shaders, but the only fish currently in the tank that really needs it is the Copperband. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

08-21-2008, 06:55 PM	#1842
enigma63941 Registered Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 247	Originally posted by Mith: OK, I'm back... did it get released yet? That would be a negative. I suggest you take a relaxing vacation and come back here in '09. I'm pretty sure that at least the beta will be out by then. I'm hopeful that I downloadable version will be out before '09, but I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't quite ready. It'll take time.

08-21-2008, 07:55 PM	#1843
Derrek Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 186	Let's just hope we don't hear, "Due to market demand I've stop work on MA3 and will refocus my efforts back onto the freshwater aquarium."

08-21-2008, 08:37 PM	#1844
Mith Registered Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 140	Originally posted by enigma63941: That would be a negative. I suggest you take a relaxing vacation and come back here in '09. I'm pretty sure that at least the beta will be out by then. I'm hopeful that I downloadable version will be out before '09, but I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't quite ready. It'll take time. Well poo... I just TOOK a vacation (month of July)... I ain't got no mo time! No problem... I have managed to find a nice comfy spot here on the forum.. I will just sit here waiting....... and waiting......... watching all you people come and go with tears in your eyes... maybe I'll throw penuts at you whilst you're leaving... heh... AWTY? (offician new acronym for "are we there yet")

08-22-2008, 02:03 PM	#1847
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Sounds like a great next step to beta!

08-22-2008, 04:07 PM	#1848
enigma63941 Registered Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 247	Originally posted by Derrek: Let's just hope we don't hear, "Due to market demand I've stop work on MA3 and will refocus my efforts back onto the freshwater aquarium." LOL...at least Jim is working on "Something"!

08-22-2008, 04:28 PM	#1849
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Hello Jim, Is there any chance that you could add a checkbox or something in to the settings to make the fish slightly glossy. I am no expert in fish or aquariums but everytime I see fish in an aquarium (I saw a piccasso fish at the Chessington World of Adventures Sea Life centre the other week and recognised it because of MA 2.6) they seem slightly gloosy and it in my opinion would make MA 3 even more realistic than it will be and the option of gloosy or not should satisy everyone. Thanks Regards, Neil

08-22-2008, 05:54 PM	#1850
Mith Registered Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 140	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Almost ready to send the Fish-Picker interface to the Alpha testers. Just have to add the 28 fish descriptions. It's not quite as intuitive as I'd like, but it's probably good enough for a first-release. Have "we" (eh hem) already picked these Alpha testers sir?? (Mith jumping up and down waving hands)

08-22-2008, 06:08 PM	#1851
henemly asdf Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiko, CommieFagnia Posts: 278	Ya, they already been picked. It's back in the thread somewhere I think.

08-22-2008, 06:20 PM	#1852
Mith Registered Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 140	Originally posted by henemly: Ya, they already been picked. It's back in the thread somewhere I think. CRAP... lol HEY, if we pay for the program first, can we participate in the testing???

08-22-2008, 07:43 PM	#1855
Mith Registered Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 140	Originally posted by Jav400: The alpha testers are people picked by feldon and myself that have been forum members around here since the beginning 8 years ago. We have all had dealings with each other for so long on the forum that we know what to expect and so do they. Plus they are all generally computer guru's so that if something goes wrong with their systems they know how to correct it. That way we don't take a chance of messing anyone's systems up, or need to worry about sneak shots showing up anywhere else. Oh OK, that makes sence. I guess I'm just anxious... hehe... and although I know more than most about computers, I probably don't know enough to give Jim the meticulous info that he'd need... I'll continue to stay on the sidelines and root the testers on I guess... LOL

08-23-2008, 02:45 AM	#1856
mZex Registered Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	hey - been reading this forum for a while - thought about time I posted As if jim would make bad programming - I'm sure it will fly through testing and will be released for my Christmas presant Any news on if there's any mac MA3 in the pipeline [/optimism]

08-23-2008, 04:24 AM	#1857
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Neil - saltwater aquarium fish seldom have any shine to them, in fact most are as flat as velvet. I have not yet been able to get specular working in my Shaders, but the only fish currently in the tank that really needs it is the Copperband. Ok Jim, I guess no glossy option for fish needed. As I said I don't know much about fish and or aqauriums. Thanks for answering my question. Also, Have the multi-monitor issues been fixed now? Regards, Neil

08-23-2008, 10:09 AM	#1858
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	mZex - Yes, the Mac version is already under development. Neil - The multimonitor code is in place, but there are a huge number of scenarios possible. Right now, we're having problems when ATI and nVidia cards are mixed in the same system. I'm sure the Alpha testers will find a lot of issues when they get their hands on it in the next couple of days. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

08-23-2008, 01:03 PM	#1859
jmsquared Registered Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Door County, Wisconsin Posts: 8	It's hard for me to imagine MA any better than it is. But I am really looking forward to MA3. Can't thank you enough Jim for all your work and talent. I'll be honored to be considered a beta tester. Makes me feel like I contributed to the project (Ok not so much), just trying to be patient.

08-24-2008, 12:57 PM	#1860
debavocet Welcome to the Quack House! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 56	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: mZex - Yes, the Mac version is already under development. Will MA 3 be compatible with older versions of Mac OS X? Also older video cards - mine is 32 MBs and isn't interchangeable. Just hoping... Quack - debavocet http://www.stratacafe.com/member.asp?ID=8929&page=1