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 #82 Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:22 AM
I hae been just letting this project have a life of it's own to see what direction it would go in, looks very good. 
Two things need to be done, selection of a name for the project, so we need some suggestions and a completion date. I would like the completion date to be after the new WinCustomize site goes active which means it will remain unknown unless someone from Stardock/WinCustomize can give us an idea or drop a hint. 
There are still several skins that volunteers are needed for. 
Reply #83 Saturday, April 10, 2010 1:32 PM
Subject to change, based on design changes by all of you..
Reduced 41%
Original 1440 x 900
Looks good, only thing I'm seeing here is that you're thinking 3 viewscreens and what we're going for is an observation deck.
I could be wrong. Anyway, I like the idea!
Reply #84 Saturday, April 10, 2010 1:33 PM
I would suggest observation deck, since that is what you asked me for. 
Reply #85 Saturday, April 10, 2010 1:55 PM
Yes, I do understand the idea of the observation deck for the project. What you are seeing is my desktop, and I decided to use three different images in the "windoows" just for something different for me. I have 4 different versions and 3 of them are an observation deck with one image filling the three windows, without the labels under the windows.
And, thanks.
Reply #86 Saturday, April 10, 2010 3:11 PM
Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 83
Looks good, only thing I'm seeing here is that you're thinking 3 viewscreens and what we're going for is an observation deck. I could be wrong. Anyway, I like the idea!
Yes, I do understand the idea of the observation deck for the project. What you are seeing is my desktop, and I decided to use three different images in the "windoows" just for something different for me. I have 4 different versions and 3 of them are an observation deck with one image filling the three windows, without the labels under the windows.
And, thanks.
Well, it looks good! I think CarGuy did say something about a hybrid dream that would allow a different scene in each window, now that I think about it.
Reply #87 Saturday, April 10, 2010 4:34 PM
I like what I see and what I am reading. How much trouble or work would it be to have an Obversation Deck and then a View Screen setup? It would give an option to the user or do we want to do that?
Reply #88 Saturday, April 10, 2010 4:50 PM
Reply #89 Saturday, April 10, 2010 5:03 PM
Reply #90 Monday, April 12, 2010 2:24 PM
Reply #91 Thursday, April 15, 2010 11:50 AM
a name for this project I thought , Darkest side of the Galaxy , just a thought
Reply #92 Thursday, April 15, 2010 8:33 PM
Okay, so possibly one too many community projects in a row. 
Folks do get burned out or take on other projects.
Reply #93 Friday, April 16, 2010 10:30 AM
Folks do get burned out or take on other projects.
I am not sure if it is too many projects, other projects, or what. Without an established name for the project and a target date there is no sense of "urgency."
I do have some things finished (except any fine tuning based on what direction this is taking) and am looking forward to seeing if this project actually happens.
Reply #94 Friday, April 16, 2010 3:04 PM
I still think Observation Deck is a great name, and it fits completely. As far as my making anything else for it, we need to know the basis of the suite. Is there gonna be a blind, if not, what do the parts need to match. If there is no blind, the dream or the DX should be the base skin for the suite.....
Anyone else wanna chime in, feel free...
Reply #95 Sunday, April 18, 2010 8:52 PM
The name of the the project is Observation Deck.
For those wishing to participate, the cut off date for uploading of skins is June 20th.
The Theme Manager Suite will be uploaded no later than June 27th.
The concept of the DX Theme has been proven by RedneckDude. What remains to be decided is what design it should take, use what Jim has developed for the DX Theme design for the remaining skins or a WindowBlind theme.
Lets hear you thoughts on this.
Reply #97 Monday, May 10, 2010 3:17 PM
I think I may release my DX for this suite ahead of time, unless I see some kind of activity on this thread.
It seems to have been abandoned, to me. I hope I am wrong.
C'mon guys, what is going on?
Reply #98 Monday, May 10, 2010 3:47 PM
I have a theme for trillian finished......but I was originally going to wait to see what the rest of the theme looks like first.
Reply #99 Monday, May 10, 2010 5:21 PM
Subject to change, based on design changes by all of you..
I have modified the wallpaper so all three "windows" show only one image. I have also made a widget that is the center "window" that steps through the 4 different "views" - port, stern, starboard, and forward.
Reply #100 Monday, May 10, 2010 5:38 PM
i haven't abandoned it...just haven't had a lot of free time.
Jim, I was going to work on a dream this week with your observation deck....do I have the latest version?
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Reply #81 Saturday, April 10, 2010 12:06 AM
OK, so here is what I have so far...
Subject to change, based on design changes by all of you..