A WC Community Project visiting the stars (cancelled)

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Lets use the engine of DeskScapes to take us all on our next Community Project, a thrill ride past the planets and out to visit the stars.  Using the random changer that comes with DeskScapes we can cycle through dreams of the planets and between each slip into warp drive.  Once we see the planets and leave out galaxy we may even find a Worm Hole to take us to, who knows where.  What would be nice with this theme the user will be able to set their own adventure.

Usually a Community Project is about creating new skins for a new theme but lets change things up.  Several skinners have all ready done dreams of the planets which can be used. The same with simulating the speed of warp,  Could warp drive be used traveling to the planets?

This also applies to the WindowBlinds as well as other skins, if you are a skinner and have made a previous skin that could be used that would be fine.  You may want to update the WB for Win 7. There are several Star Trek, or similar WBs themes that could be used.

The one thing that would need to be made is a DesktopX Object that would simulate a viewing screen or an observation deck, or both, on a space ship that essentially would be a border for the desktop allowing for the dreams to be seen. If even possible it should be made so it can be used with any resolution.

Now if the thought is that we should go with new skins that's okay.  Since this project won't be tied to a speific date we have the luxury of time on our side.  This would also be a good time to try out new ideas for animation in skins.  Another consideration would be size of the themed skins,
don't want them too big.

So first off we need to hear some thoughts and which way to go with the theme.. 

If this works maybe we can take folks on a Car Ride, Train Ride or how about a Roller Coaster Ride. :O

Which skins should we include? One WindowBlind for sure and how about atleast one for each skin listed below (more than one would be okay), other then the Dreams for which we will need many.


•WindowBlinds
 
• BootSkins

• CursorFX - BoXXi

• Desktop Gadgets - RedneckDude

• DesktopX Objects - NetaholicsAnonymous (Clock), RedneckDude (Observatioin Deck)

• DesktopX Themes - RedneckDude

• DesktopX Widgets - NetaholicsAnonymous (Clock), RedneckDude (Weather)

• Dream - CarGuy1, amitsaran

• IconPackager

• IM Goodies - G3mpi3

• LogonStudio

• Misc. Icons

• ObjectDock - RedneckDude (background)

• Rainlendar - RedneckDude

• RightClick

• Screen Savers

• Sound Schemes

• SysMetrix

• WinAmp
 
• WinMedia

• Winstep

• Xion - BoXXi

Yes, before you ask, I have nothing else to do with my free time, which is just about 24/7.   No, I am not going to take up skinning, you folks are doing a find job, why would I want to screw it up.:rofl:

 

UPDATE: I just finished going through the Dreams library, found 71 different Dreams that could be used.  This is not goint to be easy. :rofl:

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'll take the Xion, and the cursor on this if that's ok?

 

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'll take the Xion, and the cursor on this if that's ok?

 

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Here's a screenshot of a dock I did at warp speed! 8O And once it took off I couldn't catch it!  :(O  

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I should be good for a dream.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

BoXXi thank you.   Since you double posted does that mean you want to 2 of each? :O

CarGuy1, sleep a little longer and have a couple of dreams.  :rofl:

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'll take care of the "IM Goodies" section :grin: Thanks Philly! This should be another great community project.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thank you G3mpi3 and yes, this should be a very interesting project. :sun:

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'd prefer to go with new skins...... but I don't mind if others don't want to. B[]

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting BoXXi, reply 9
I'd prefer to go with new skins...... but I don't mind if others don't want to.

That is okay. :sun:

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Okay folks,  in my search through the WC Dreams Library I came up with the following skinners who have made Dreams that could be used with the theme:  amitsaran (5), Ausvet (28), CarGuy1 (25), muckyman  (11) and with 1 each, patrick24 and Stardock Design.  I only look for free Dreams.  This comes to 71 and they cover a wide variety of Dreams.

Now this does not mean that we don't need to have more Dreams for the theme.  Going to several Dreams that simulate traveling at Warp Speed.  The concept that I'm working on is take the person on a trip through or past the planets and then beyond and bring them back home, safely.

So lets hear some lthoughts or comments and as stated in the OP we are not working against a clock or calendar on lthis one. :sun:

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting BoXXi, reply 2
I'll take the Xion, and the cursor on this if that's ok?

 

Wow! 2 xions and 2 cursors???!!!

Just kidding Boxxi!

This looks interesting........

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sign me up Philly.  :grin:

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Okay Jim, DX Theme and Weather, anything else? :sun:

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 15
Okay Jim, DX Theme and Weather, anything else?

Yes.....DX Observation Deck? (That is the Asteroids dream running behind it.)  CarGuy1 will whip up a goodun'!

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 16



Quoting Philly0381,
reply 15
Okay Jim, DX Theme and Weather, anything else?



Yes.....DX Object.



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Original 1360 x 768

That is just great Jim. :sun:

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I didn't mean to insinuate that Asteroids by Master Baron wasn't a goodun'.  It didn't sound good, Asteroids is a #1 dream!

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yes.....DX Observation Deck?

:O woah - That looks amazing! 

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Would love to 'dream' for this one as I've never created any space dreams...... ;P

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting amitsaran, reply 20
Would love to 'dream' for this one as I've never created any space dreams......

I think more than one would be better, right John?   :thumbsup:

 

 

From OP:

Which skins should we include? One WindowBlind for sure and how about atleast one for each skin listed below (more than one would be okay), other then the Dreams for which we will need many.

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting amitsaran, reply 20
Would love to 'dream' for this one as I've never created any space dreams......

You got it amitsaran.  :sun:

Are you sure about not creating some dreams already that might fit into the theme? :-"

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yes.....DX Observation Deck? (That is the Asteroids dream running behind it.)

 

I always wanted to do that...I didnt know you could run a dream behind the DX? o_O

 

I had considered just making a dream with the viewports already in it...but this might give you more options...like working controls!

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yes.....DX Observation Deck? (That is the Asteroids dream running behind it.)

Would that be resolution specific or can it adapt to any rez?

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Now I see what you're talking about Jim and it looks pretty cool. I would need to have an idea as to where to place the planets and such.

I'm also curious about the same questions "The Brain" is asking. ;)  

Could the DX have controls to move the view ports? Perhaps a zoom feature?