V0.99L vs. V1.1

Panthera · 03-26-2003, 03:13 AM

Ok, I'm curious about something. I'm still stuck on the v0.99L because of the muddy green background.. but what I noticed with 0.99L is occassionally it will freeze.. just for a millisecond or so. I don't see that happening with the V1.1. Is that a bug in 0.99L? I have a new computer, so I doubt it is my computer, I'm running a 2.66Ghz, 512mb ram, NVIDIA GeForce 4. SO... has anyone seen this 'freeze' happen with 0.99L version? When it starts to bother me, I will switch to V1.1 but I just really like that muddy green background color in 0.99version. Ok, that's it, thanks

avelanchefan · 03-26-2003, 04:49 AM

Pnathera,

You may want to set your MA resolution exactly to your screen resolution/color bit(16 or 32). MA defaults to the "default settings". I experienced the same thing you did, but it cleared right up after I set it exactly like the computer is set. And I have the same CPU as you do except I run a P4 2.53 (Mines an HP).

Panthera · 03-26-2003, 05:09 AM

Oh ok, im sorry but I dont understand what you just said.. I dont know what MA resolution is etc. I'm sure I won't have a problem figuring out HOW to do it, only if i knew what MA was. Thanks

Jav400 · 03-26-2003, 05:22 AM

Panthera,

MA2 is the newest version of the aquarium. You should really upgrade the version you use. It's been awhile and you are missing out on alot of items.

Panthera · 03-26-2003, 05:26 AM

I know I know.. but im reallllly stuck on the older version because i love the muddy green background, guess I'm just stubborn that way. I dont care for the dark blue. My opinion. Anyway, thanks for the replies.

Jav400 · 03-26-2003, 05:29 AM

You don't have to use the dark blue. You can set different colors with the arrow keys just like you did with the older version. Have you even downloaded and tried the newest version to see how it ran for you or if you could find a background color you like?

Panthera · 03-26-2003, 05:36 AM

No, I just assumed it was going to end up dark blue like version 1.1. (BTW, a little off subject here.. please forgive me, I tried submitting my photo on here like others.. but it keeps saying its too big.. and when i made it small.. it looks MINUTE (sp) very very tiny.) =) I will check out 2.0 see if it has any green backgrounds. Thanks =)

Tiny Turtle · 03-26-2003, 06:21 AM

Panthera,
E-mail me the image and I'll fix it up for you.

Use " calle @ foretagtillforetag . com " (remove the spaces first)

/Tiny (very very)

Panthera · 03-26-2003, 06:54 AM

Wow thanks!

Gigazoid · 03-26-2003, 10:44 AM

Panthera;
I understand the preference of the older versions. I too, still find myself using .99K, I like the muddy green also (which is repeatable in all versions). I also prefer the movement of the fish which has changed since the inclusion of the Lionfish. On the down-side you miss all the new fish that have been added.

Jim Sachs · 03-26-2003, 12:24 PM

Panthera -

The "one-second freeze" problem was noted in early versions. It was usually caused by network software or being on-line. The software would freeze all running programs for a few milliseconds at one-second intervals while it checked the network for new messages. On some systems, displaying text on the screen (press the "s" key) would fix this.

The codebase of the 2.0 version is totally different, and I have not heard whether this problem still exists. This upgrade is free, so why not just download it and try it out? You can always just delete it and use the old one if you wish.

Panthera · 03-26-2003, 12:43 PM

Ok, yea I suppose change is good huh?

Thanks for the clarification on the 'freeze'. I will check out 2.0
Thanks again

feldon34 · 03-26-2003, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by Gigazoid
Panthera;
I understand the preference of the older versions. I too, still find myself using .99K, I like the muddy green also (which is repeatable in all versions).

How do you repeat the muddy green in MA2?

Panthera · 03-26-2003, 01:12 PM

Isn't muddy green only in v0.99L??

Gigazoid · 03-26-2003, 01:59 PM

I must have misunderstood what you meant by "muddy green" I thought you were referring to the shade of green background. I meant that you can adjust the color of the background using the arrow keys.

cjmaddy · 03-26-2003, 03:15 PM

Panthera, I too prefer the old colours, I don't find I can repeat exactly the same blue/green, but close! - in the newer versions, - but have you tried the 1.1.6wide? - (if Morgan will still send it to you!) - that is my favourite!

I have the background colour set to VERY dark blue at the top, blending to black at the bottom, - superb!

(It can also be set to blue/green, if you wish!)

Can't resist an opportunity to plug the wide version !!!

The down side is, there is still a Lionfish unfixed bug!

........ But I can live with that!

Strange isn't it, a few weeks ago we were told that everyone preferred the blue, - now there are 3 of us who don't.

ps, I will post a blue/green version if you want!

handimannbob · 03-26-2003, 03:43 PM

i too miss the movement of the fishes like in older versions......they used to swim through the layers more and swim towards me......

Tiny Turtle · 03-26-2003, 03:48 PM

Sheesh,
The background should be all black (or very, very dark blue). – Just wish the front and back lighting controls were separate.

Jim, how come this minor (but requested since .99) feature cannot be implemented? I'm ok with the not entirely black front and back thing, but is there something else preventing this?

/Tiny B(l)ackground

Jav400 · 03-26-2003, 04:17 PM

New settings are in the development stage. Alot of things are being addressed, but you will probably see them implemented in a different saver first.

Jim Sachs · 03-26-2003, 04:24 PM

Prolific is currently handling all the programming for MA2. I am meeting with them on Friday, and I'll bring this up.

03-26-2003, 03:13 AM	#1
Panthera Hygenius Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,638	V0.99L vs. V1.1 Ok, I'm curious about something. I'm still stuck on the v0.99L because of the muddy green background.. but what I noticed with 0.99L is occassionally it will freeze.. just for a millisecond or so. I don't see that happening with the V1.1. Is that a bug in 0.99L? I have a new computer, so I doubt it is my computer, I'm running a 2.66Ghz, 512mb ram, NVIDIA GeForce 4. SO... has anyone seen this 'freeze' happen with 0.99L version? When it starts to bother me, I will switch to V1.1 but I just really like that muddy green background color in 0.99version. Ok, that's it, thanks

03-26-2003, 05:22 AM	#4
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Panthera, MA2 is the newest version of the aquarium. You should really upgrade the version you use. It's been awhile and you are missing out on alot of items. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

03-26-2003, 05:29 AM	#6
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	You don't have to use the dark blue. You can set different colors with the arrow keys just like you did with the older version. Have you even downloaded and tried the newest version to see how it ran for you or if you could find a background color you like? Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

03-26-2003, 06:21 AM	#8
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Panthera, E-mail me the image and I'll fix it up for you. Use " calle @ foretagtillforetag . com " (remove the spaces first) /Tiny (very very) Thanks to Morgan, Tiny Snapshots is up and running again with "Tiny Järvafält" as the latest addition – Go have a look and tell me what you think. "We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another." /Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first thermonuclear detonation in history.

03-26-2003, 12:24 PM	#11
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	Panthera - The "one-second freeze" problem was noted in early versions. It was usually caused by network software or being on-line. The software would freeze all running programs for a few milliseconds at one-second intervals while it checked the network for new messages. On some systems, displaying text on the screen (press the "s" key) would fix this. The codebase of the 2.0 version is totally different, and I have not heard whether this problem still exists. This upgrade is free, so why not just download it and try it out? You can always just delete it and use the old one if you wish. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-26-2003, 04:49 AM	#2
avelanchefan Registered Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 12	Pnathera, You may want to set your MA resolution exactly to your screen resolution/color bit(16 or 32). MA defaults to the "default settings". I experienced the same thing you did, but it cleared right up after I set it exactly like the computer is set. And I have the same CPU as you do except I run a P4 2.53 (Mines an HP).

03-26-2003, 05:09 AM	#3
Panthera Hygenius Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,638	Oh ok, im sorry but I dont understand what you just said.. I dont know what MA resolution is etc. I'm sure I won't have a problem figuring out HOW to do it, only if i knew what MA was. Thanks

03-26-2003, 05:26 AM	#5
Panthera Hygenius Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,638	I know I know.. but im reallllly stuck on the older version because i love the muddy green background, guess I'm just stubborn that way. I dont care for the dark blue. My opinion. Anyway, thanks for the replies.

03-26-2003, 05:36 AM	#7
Panthera Hygenius Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,638	No, I just assumed it was going to end up dark blue like version 1.1. (BTW, a little off subject here.. please forgive me, I tried submitting my photo on here like others.. but it keeps saying its too big.. and when i made it small.. it looks MINUTE (sp) very very tiny.) =) I will check out 2.0 see if it has any green backgrounds. Thanks =)

03-26-2003, 06:54 AM	#9
Panthera Hygenius Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,638	Wow thanks!

03-26-2003, 10:44 AM	#10
Gigazoid Registered Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 10	Panthera; I understand the preference of the older versions. I too, still find myself using .99K, I like the muddy green also (which is repeatable in all versions). I also prefer the movement of the fish which has changed since the inclusion of the Lionfish. On the down-side you miss all the new fish that have been added.

03-26-2003, 12:43 PM	#12
Panthera Hygenius Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,638	Ok, yea I suppose change is good huh? Thanks for the clarification on the 'freeze'. I will check out 2.0 Thanks again

03-26-2003, 12:51 PM	#13
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,947	Originally posted by Gigazoid Panthera; I understand the preference of the older versions. I too, still find myself using .99K, I like the muddy green also (which is repeatable in all versions). How do you repeat the muddy green in MA2? "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

03-26-2003, 01:12 PM	#14
Panthera Hygenius Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,638	Isn't muddy green only in v0.99L??

03-26-2003, 01:59 PM	#15
Gigazoid Registered Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 10	I must have misunderstood what you meant by "muddy green" I thought you were referring to the shade of green background. I meant that you can adjust the color of the background using the arrow keys.

03-26-2003, 03:15 PM	#16
cjmaddy Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7,854	Panthera, I too prefer the old colours, I don't find I can repeat exactly the same blue/green, but close! - in the newer versions, - but have you tried the 1.1.6wide? - (if Morgan will still send it to you!) - that is my favourite! I have the background colour set to VERY dark blue at the top, blending to black at the bottom, - superb! (It can also be set to blue/green, if you wish!) Can't resist an opportunity to plug the wide version !!! The down side is, there is still a Lionfish unfixed bug! ........ But I can live with that! Strange isn't it, a few weeks ago we were told that everyone preferred the blue, - now there are 3 of us who don't. ps, I will post a blue/green version if you want!

03-26-2003, 03:43 PM	#17
handimannbob what's up doc ? Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: millbrae,ca Posts: 410	i too miss the movement of the fishes like in older versions......they used to swim through the layers more and swim towards me...... bob

03-26-2003, 03:48 PM	#18
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Sheesh, The background should be all black (or very, very dark blue). – Just wish the front and back lighting controls were separate. Jim, how come this minor (but requested since .99) feature cannot be implemented? I'm ok with the not entirely black front and back thing, but is there something else preventing this? /Tiny B(l)ackground Thanks to Morgan, Tiny Snapshots is up and running again with "Tiny Järvafält" as the latest addition – Go have a look and tell me what you think. "We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another." /Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first thermonuclear detonation in history.

03-26-2003, 04:17 PM	#19
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	New settings are in the development stage. Alot of things are being addressed, but you will probably see them implemented in a different saver first. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

03-26-2003, 04:24 PM	#20
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	Prolific is currently handling all the programming for MA2. I am meeting with them on Friday, and I'll bring this up. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium