A WC Community Project visiting the stars (cancelled)
Monday, March 15, 2010 by Philly0381 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
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. 
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.
UPDATE: I just finished going through the Dreams library, found 71 different Dreams that could be used. This is not goint to be easy.
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Reply #62 Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:54 PM
Well i think folks just haven't come across this thread is what it is Jim. 
You may have to verify this Jim but I think a Gadget is a DX Widget that doesn't need DX loaded to run.
Reply #63 Sunday, March 21, 2010 12:56 AM
You may have to verify this Jim but I think a Gadget is a DX Widget that doesn't need DX loaded to run.
John...verify this! (insert mooning digicon here)
Just kidding...I know what a Gadget is...duh. I meant what do we need for gadgets?
The DX theme will have widgets, you want them all duplicated as gadgets?
Reply #64 Sunday, March 21, 2010 7:45 AM
The clock and weater as Windows sidebar gadgets would be nice for those who don't DX.
Reply #65 Sunday, March 21, 2010 3:26 PM
OK, but i wasn't planning an Analog clock since this is futuristic and I don't see analog clocks in my trips to the future......
I have made a digital clock that I will gadgetize. And weather. Can do the calendar and media player too...
Reply #68 Sunday, March 28, 2010 1:08 PM
I really like what I'm seeing here, this is going to be really cool if You guys pull this off! 
.......just a thought, Jim, what do You think about the Main DX panel being like a control console, and all the other elements, meters, music player etc... when accessed from there, if they could be displayed over the various portholes like a heads up display...... 
Reply #69 Sunday, March 28, 2010 2:42 PM
That just happens to be exactly what I've done! GMTA!!! 
Only catch, the various "heads up displays" will have to be adjusted positionally (how's that for redneck speak) to fit different resolutions. I have made all items fit into a 1024x768 res. or higher.
BTW, anyone who is part of this project wanting a working copy of the DX theme, just shoot an email or PM me.
CarGuy...did you get what I sent?
Reply #70 Sunday, March 28, 2010 2:46 PM
Fred, what do you mean by "IF you guys pull this off"? From where I stand, it has been pulled off. lol
Reply #71 Sunday, March 28, 2010 2:53 PM
Can it be screwed back on?
Whoops...thought it was the "Question With A Question Game".
Reply #72 Sunday, March 28, 2010 4:00 PM
If Me giving You ideas that You already had, counts as Me being a part of the project.....I'll take one!
From where You stand, You can see that DX theme in action..... 
Reply #73 Sunday, March 28, 2010 4:07 PM
.....and He slips away a little more each day.....it really is a shame, before You know it He won't even remember that He's at the top of My list, and that just takes all the fun out of it.........and then there is that twenty dollars He owes Me....
Reply #74 Sunday, March 28, 2010 4:23 PM
He tops a lot of "lists". Muahahahah 
Reply #76 Sunday, March 28, 2010 5:18 PM
Whoops...thought it was the "Question With A Question Game".
You are a sick man....
Reply #77 Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:21 AM
I'm working on ideas for this suite........ haven't forgotten........ looking cool!! 
Reply #79 Friday, April 9, 2010 7:10 PM
Hi gang. Sorry I haven't been around for the past few weeks...I've been ill.
Getting better so I wanted to pop in and say I haven't forgotten about this.
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Reply #61 Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:52 PM
OK, John...not many takers...
I'll take the rainy, the docks, the gadgets, what gadgets?