Wierd Lionfish problem

JEstr · 09-04-2008, 05:09 PM

Just wanted to check with the fans here, we're trying to collect a little data on a weird problem we encountered a couple of days ago.

Specifically it involves the Lionfish swimming off screen, then not returning. I was curious if anyone in the community had experienced or heard of this problem.

henemly · 09-04-2008, 06:57 PM

Yes, but he returned after a while.

ps- If from alpha, can't help ya.

patscarr · 09-05-2008, 07:45 AM

Is this a joke, jester?

cjmaddy · 09-05-2008, 08:00 AM

I don't think it is, - I don't think they possess a sense of humour.

- Perhaps the Lionfish is just lion down somewhere...

Jim Sachs · 09-05-2008, 08:36 AM

They had a complaint that the Lionfish in v2.6 went away and never returned. I suspect that it just happened to be very slow to turn around after going off the edge of the screen.

debavocet · 09-05-2008, 02:08 PM

A while ago I complained about fish briefly swimming out of view in MA 2.6. I know they are supposed to, and some prefer that effect to make the tank seem larger, but if I had my way, the fish would never completely go out view. Maybe in that case the lionfish problem would never have developed.

I haven't noticed it with my lionfish, but I'll keep a closer watch on them now and report anything unusual. Meanwhile, owners should take Jim's advice and see how long it takes for the lionfish to reappear - if it does.

JEstr · 09-05-2008, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by cjmaddy:

I don't think it is, - I don't think they possess a sense of humour.

- Perhaps the Lionfish is just lion down somewhere...

LOL, painful, but funny.

Like I said, it's a strange problem that I've not heard of before. I'm sure that individual will be upgrading to 3.0 which I doubt will have that problem.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

kona001 · 09-29-2008, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by debavocet:

A while ago I complained about fish briefly swimming out of view in MA 2.6. I know they are supposed to, and some prefer that effect to make the tank seem larger, but if I had my way, the fish would never completely go out view. Maybe in that case the lionfish problem would never have developed.

I haven't noticed it with my lionfish, but I'll keep a closer watch on them now and report anything unusual. Meanwhile, owners should take Jim's advice and see how long it takes for the lionfish to reappear - if it does.

Since the place the screensavers are viewed the most are on small computer screens, it makes sense to have them swim offscreen. However when the screensaver is displayed on a 50 inch screen, it would make sense if they stayed on the screen at all times. Perhaps giving people the option for both would be something simple in the code that could be included down the road.

Jim Sachs · 09-29-2008, 10:13 PM

They need to be able to go off-screen to avoid collisions.

09-04-2008, 05:09 PM	#1
JEstr Customer Service Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	Wierd Lionfish problem Just wanted to check with the fans here, we're trying to collect a little data on a weird problem we encountered a couple of days ago. Specifically it involves the Lionfish swimming off screen, then not returning. I was curious if anyone in the community had experienced or heard of this problem. Customer Support Prolific Publishing

09-05-2008, 07:45 AM	#3
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,460	Is this a joke, jester? Patrick

09-05-2008, 08:36 AM	#5
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	They had a complaint that the Lionfish in v2.6 went away and never returned. I suspect that it just happened to be very slow to turn around after going off the edge of the screen. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

09-05-2008, 02:08 PM	#6
debavocet Welcome to the Quack House! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 56	A while ago I complained about fish briefly swimming out of view in MA 2.6. I know they are supposed to, and some prefer that effect to make the tank seem larger, but if I had my way, the fish would never completely go out view. Maybe in that case the lionfish problem would never have developed. I haven't noticed it with my lionfish, but I'll keep a closer watch on them now and report anything unusual. Meanwhile, owners should take Jim's advice and see how long it takes for the lionfish to reappear - if it does. Quack - debavocet http://www.stratacafe.com/member.asp?ID=8929&page=1

09-05-2008, 02:55 PM	#7
JEstr Customer Service Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	Originally posted by cjmaddy: I don't think it is, - I don't think they possess a sense of humour. - Perhaps the Lionfish is just lion down somewhere... LOL, painful, but funny. Like I said, it's a strange problem that I've not heard of before. I'm sure that individual will be upgrading to 3.0 which I doubt will have that problem. Thanks for the feedback guys. Customer Support Prolific Publishing

09-04-2008, 06:57 PM	#2
henemly asdf Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiko, CommieFagnia Posts: 278	Yes, but he returned after a while. ps- If from alpha, can't help ya.

09-05-2008, 08:00 AM	#4
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854	I don't think it is, - I don't think they possess a sense of humour. - Perhaps the Lionfish is just lion down somewhere...

09-29-2008, 09:55 PM	#8
kona001 New Husband and new Aquarium Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 318	Originally posted by debavocet: A while ago I complained about fish briefly swimming out of view in MA 2.6. I know they are supposed to, and some prefer that effect to make the tank seem larger, but if I had my way, the fish would never completely go out view. Maybe in that case the lionfish problem would never have developed. I haven't noticed it with my lionfish, but I'll keep a closer watch on them now and report anything unusual. Meanwhile, owners should take Jim's advice and see how long it takes for the lionfish to reappear - if it does. Since the place the screensavers are viewed the most are on small computer screens, it makes sense to have them swim offscreen. However when the screensaver is displayed on a 50 inch screen, it would make sense if they stayed on the screen at all times. Perhaps giving people the option for both would be something simple in the code that could be included down the road. "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail"-W2

09-29-2008, 10:13 PM	#9
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	They need to be able to go off-screen to avoid collisions. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium