DeskScapes 1.01
Beta on Object Desktop (1.0b)
Thursday, March 15, 2007 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Update: DeskScapes 1.01 is generally available! Visit http://dream.wincustomize.com to download the latest version.
A new beta of Stardock DeskScapes is available for Object Desktop users. It supports (and includes) two dynamic animated wallpapers (Dynamic Dreams). That is, animated wallpaper that is generated on the fly as opposed to a looping video.
The advantage of Dynamic Dreams is that less CPU use is involved and users can control the experience through a performance setting which lets users choose between quality and speed (similar to the kinds of settings in a PC game). The better your video card, the higher the resolution you can run Dynamic Dreams at maximum quality.
Note the low CPU usage. Screenshot taken on a ThinkPad T60 laptop
Once DeskScapes 1.01 completes its beta cycle on Object Desktop, it will be released to the general public. Object Desktop users will be receiving some premium Dynamic Dream content as part of their subscription to ObjectDesktop.net.
An SDK will follow shortly to allow third-parties to create their own Dynamic Dreams. DeskScapes 1.01 will also include a triggered based Dream (where the animated wallpaper changes based on time of day or other conditions).
Stardock will be also updating DreamMaker to v1.01 which will support dynamic dreams and include the Dynamic Dreams SDK shortly after 1.01 is generally available.
A guided tour of DeskScapes 1.01 will be available tomorrow.
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Reply #22 Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:41 AM
Reply #23 Sunday, March 18, 2007 2:54 PM
@o0SHU- I'm running Vista 64Bit currently with SLI. However I had the issue with SLI turned off. I know for sure it is the Nvidia drivers however and not anything by SD. When the BSoD appears it always shows an memory error in the driver for what it is worth.
Reply #24 Sunday, March 18, 2007 6:35 PM
Reply #25 Monday, March 19, 2007 8:12 AM
Reply #26 Monday, March 19, 2007 4:50 PM
means beta and that when released it'll be whatever the next version is.It seems pretty clear in the article's title and sub-title. I, for one, like to get early news like this/
What's the big deal?
Zubaz…WOW……..Are you the dream police. And you lose your bet,
Free @ Last-Free @ Last- SIXX is Stardock free @ last
Reply #27 Monday, March 19, 2007 5:10 PM
If I was a better singer, maybe.
Reply #28 Monday, March 19, 2007 5:23 PM
Reply #29 Monday, March 19, 2007 6:40 PM
Please do...I am using XP with a 7800 Geforce 256 mbs....been watching these threads to learn how well this card will work with dreams before I update to Vista.
It's My Secret
Reply #30 Monday, March 19, 2007 7:05 PM
(Comment #148(Sir) Zubaz Feb 24, 2007 12:43 AMsixx21, triggers will be supported soon and dreams will have extended functionality. I'll bet you'll use them then. And by the way, Stardock is a business and they are out to make money. They support this site, that provides free skins, the give some away and they sell others. Of couse . . they are giving away Dreamscenes and Dream Maker. Hmmm . . .bastards!)
Reply #31 Tuesday, March 20, 2007 1:03 AM
Reply #32 Tuesday, March 20, 2007 1:12 AM
1. Why, does DeskScapes Earth.Dream and Sample.Dream work with my Desk Top resolution set with Dual Monitors both set at 1280 x 1024 and none of the other (.Dream) files work? Video card ATI X800XL max settings Max. Resolution - 2048 x 1536 @ 85 MHz My Monitors are Extended, which would make them at this resolution 2560 x 2048!
2. What is the best way and how do I open a .dream file to see what the settings are when it was made?
3. Why do people answer a post or quote if they don't know or just want to run their smart mouth? If you can't answer my post, then don't quote or reply to it, Thank you!
Reply #33 Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:30 AM
I'm sorry....was unaware this was your personal thread....I could swear it was posted by Frogboy.
Your comment in #3 was answered in #4, all else 'should' be immaterial, as this is an open forum....
I think you'll find that is 2560 x 1024 ...
Reply #34 Tuesday, March 20, 2007 2:19 PM
Why, does DeskScapes Earth.Dream and Sample.Dream work with my Desk Top resolution set with Dual Monitors both set at 1280 x 1024 and none of the other (.Dream) files work? Video card ATI X800XL max settings Max. Resolution - 2048 x 1536 @ 85 MHz My Monitors are Extended, which would make them at this resolution 2560 x 1024!
Reply #35 Wednesday, March 21, 2007 5:20 AM
Reply #36 Wednesday, March 21, 2007 5:31 AM
Jake37: Dynamic dreams work on pretty much all multiple monitor setups.
Video dreams use the MS dreamscenes video support which does not support older ATI dual head setups because the combined width of the screens exceeds 2048 pixels.
Reply #38 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:55 PM
Reply #40 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:37 AM
merci i'm french
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Reply #21 Saturday, March 17, 2007 6:54 PM
the plugin determining what goes on what screen might be worth trying again. I hold out hope that this becomes as good as WB has become.