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A WC Community Project visiting the stars (cancelled)

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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 #101 from WinCustomize Forums Top



Jim, I was going to work on a dream this week with your observation deck....do I have the latest version?

Yes.

 

NA.....sounds good!

 

G3mpi3, I love trilly, sounds awesome!

 

Guys, I am glad this project is still alive, I wish we were going to get some takers for the other parts, maybe it's just us?

That's going to leave it up in the air about what skin everything should follow, but I think, since my DX is going to be the main "wall" for it, we should try to match that.

Just makes sense, to me.

Reply #102 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Anyone need anything from me, holler. Latest version, graphics, etc.

SoundPackager - Customize the Windows sound scheme
Reply #103 from WinCustomize Forums Top

What has been shown here so far is great stuff folks. :thumbsup:   

If we need to give more time for this to get completed we will because the concept is a cool one, RedneckDud has showed us that. :sun:

 

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Reply #104 from WinCustomize Forums Top

RedneckDud?   :X    :grin:

Reply #105 from WinCustomize Forums Top

RedneckDud
:rofl:   I havn't laughed that hard in a while...thanks Philly! XD

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Reply #106 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think my new keyboard has a daily limit on my e's.   :rofl:

Reply #107 from WinCustomize Forums Top

RedneckDud

I don't care who you are, that's funny right there!

Hey Philly,would you like to buy a vowel?

Reply #108 from WinCustomize Forums Top

RedneckDud

:rofl:

 

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Reply #110 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You guys are great!! 

Reply #113 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Okay so the Theme as identified in the original post is now terminated as a community project. 

If the skinners who have responed wish to continue on with the Theme please do.  I think there is a great start with what RedneckDude and the rest of you have shown.  I think it is still a very workable concept for a desktop.  If you do choose to complete the Theme i would suggest starting a new thread so folks don't get confused.

Philly0381

Reply #114 from WinCustomize Forums Top

OK, guys. I get the same feeling as Philly. There seems to be zero activity here. I will give it a couple more days, looking for PM's or activity here. If I see none, we'll move on.

 

Sorry John...I think it is a good idea. I hope I didn't kill it by releasing a similar theme too soon.

Maybe it's just bad timing, what with the site update and all. Then CarGuy's been sick, etc.   :'(

Reply #115 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Canceled? Well that's just great. What next--the shuttle program?:S

Reply #116 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Bummer. Well I'm still going to release my trillian skin..........someone might want it. I think the timing of the project was the only issue. If this one can't take off, I look forward to the next one. :grin: It was a cool idea too.

Reply #117 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Maybe we can coordinate things a little by using the name Observation Deck in any uploads. Such as Observation Deck Clock, etc.

Just a thought.

Reply #118 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting NetaholicsAnonymous, reply 117
Maybe we can coordinate things a little by using the name Observation Deck in any uploads. Such as Observation Deck Clock, etc.

Just a thought.

I agree. I, too, plan to upload what I have. I am going to call it Observation Deck DX. Anyone who has used anything I made for it, screenshot this as permission to use my stuff.

I will talk to CarGuy1 before I go forward tho, He was making a dream. Amitsaran too.

Reply #119 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It was just a matter of bad timing for me. Between being sick and an overload of work at my day job, I haven't been able to do much else.

I had set aside a weekend to work on it and the opportunity to attend the NRA convention came up. Since it was the first chance I've had all year to do something for myself, I just had to attend.

I'm going to be taking a week off early next month and will spend some it working on a few dreams, this being one.

Funny, I create dreams to relax...looking at the lack of new stuff in my gallery, I need to get back to it soon or I may snap. ;)

Reply #120 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Funny, I create dreams to relax...looking at the lack of new stuff in my gallery, I need to get back to it soon or I may snap.

LOL...Funny CG!