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Old 06-02-2009, 08:15 PM   #61
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Much appreciated. I prefer bronze. And large.
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Old 06-02-2009, 08:23 PM   #62
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Originally posted by Jim Sachs:
Much appreciated. I prefer bronze. And large.  
OK. http://www.solarius.com/dvp/wdw/partners-statue.htm

But instead of a mouse, what should we substitute?
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Old 06-02-2009, 08:28 PM   #63
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No, a mouse would be fine. The other kind of mouse.
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Old 06-02-2009, 08:33 PM   #64
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No, a mouse would be fine. The other kind of mouse.  
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Definition: a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
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Old 06-03-2009, 01:50 AM   #65
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The other other kind of mouse.
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Old 06-03-2009, 05:18 AM   #66
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Originally posted by feldon33:
I personally think the Aquarium should check for updates once every 30 days (toggleable with a checkbox) and display a message on the crystal that a new version is available.  

A most excellent idea!
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Old 06-04-2009, 06:07 AM   #67
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Another suggestion!

The Marine Aquarium obviously has a very good and efficient filter as the water is crystal clear! Would it look more realistic with some optional particles (Nekton, Plankton or whatever you call it) randomly floating about in there, maybe occasionally sinking to the floor?
Bought MA3 Beta on previously for Vista and now running it on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with an Nvidia GTX650Ti powering a 22" monitor and it's stunning!
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Old 06-04-2009, 08:28 AM   #68
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I would not expect Debris/Dust/Particles/Fish Poop.
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Old 06-04-2009, 09:13 AM   #69
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There won't be anything indicating a filter-breakdown, but a couple of the critters I have planned for the Creature Packs will interact with the sand, leaving a small temporary dustcloud.
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Old 06-05-2009, 02:55 AM   #70
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Sounds great, thanks for that!

I wouldn't go so far as to suggest a small bit of poop hanging from the fish occasionally! So don't worry!
Bought MA3 Beta on previously for Vista and now running it on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with an Nvidia GTX650Ti powering a 22" monitor and it's stunning!
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Old 06-05-2009, 03:30 AM   #71
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Don't worry, you wouldn't be the first! - It's been suggested a number of times in the past.

..... Brings back memories of this..... https://www.feldoncentral.com/forums...120&#post65120 ...
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Old 06-05-2009, 10:08 AM   #72
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Yes, brings back the memories. I miss Klyntun.
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Old 06-06-2009, 01:32 AM   #73
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Yes, brings back the memories. I miss Klyntun.  
Yup.
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.

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Old 06-06-2009, 06:36 AM   #74
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Me too!
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Old 06-17-2009, 06:41 AM   #75
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Hi,

Are there any plans to have a hot-key - I have my screen-saver set to require a password to log back on...would be nice to be able to trigger the screen saver to come on so I can lock my computer when I get up or don't want to wait for my "X" minutes in the SS control panel to kick in.

Does anyone know a good tray-based screen saver control - I used to use something called Stardust Screensaver Control - had some great features like activate SS now, turn over SS for "X" minutes or hours. BUt it was written in 2003 and they said they don't plan to update - does not operate properly on Vista x64.....
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Old 06-17-2009, 08:54 AM   #76
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Just click the icon in your system tray
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Originally posted by rctneil:
Just click the icon in your system tray  
... which would not lock the computer when exiting MA3, because it's not the Screensaver mode...

Windows-L will lock the computer (Vista), but will not immediately start the Screensaver mode.
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Old 06-17-2009, 12:24 PM   #78
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Start Screen Saver and Lock Windows

It takes a little bit of work to set up, but this will do what you want:

http://www.aboutfortunate.com/Techno....aspx?entid=12

If anyone wants to do this and you have any trouble with the directions please let me know. I'd be happy to help you through it. I've been using this technique for about a year now. It works perfectly.

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Originally posted by rctneil:
Just click the icon in your system tray  
That does not start the aquarium as a screen-saver - just as a windowed program....

Is that based on a setting I can change? I want it to kick into screen saver mode so that my setting there requiring a password to log back on will be initiated...
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Old 06-17-2009, 01:53 PM   #80
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RE: ScreenSaver Mode

Yes, that's right it starts it in windowed mode. I guess I missed that problem with the Marine Aquarium Screensaver. The .bat file locks the computer when the screensaver program stops running. This works fine with most screensavers because most end at any keypress/mouse move. But since the Marine Aquarium doesn't the computer doesn't really get locked. I'm looking into a way to keep the .bat file moving ahead after starting the screensaver. I'll let you know if I find a way to do so.
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