New 3DNA Desktop Worlds and Contest
Thursday, May 1, 2003 by Aqua. | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Mercury Theming ContestSee contest instructions here - http://www.3dna.net/community/contests.htm
Winners will be chosen by 3DNA as follows:
* Best Overall Theme
* First Place
* Second Place
* Third Place
Additional prizes will also be handed out in these specific categories:
*Best Movie Theme
*Best Sports Theme
*Best Video Game Theme
*Best Anime Theme
The first place prize will be a PNY NVIDIA® GeForce FX 5800. Other prizes will include video games from EA, consumer electronics, and other fabulous things.
Blizzbaby's Theme Downloads
This site is where all of the 3DNA themes are hosted. It's often hacked, so if the main site doesn't work, go to the mirror.
* Main Site - http://www.blizzbaby.com
* Mirror Site - http://www.blizzbaby.net
Triple Helix
A resource for additional info on 3DNA, concept art, and more
http://www.triplehelix.infoGet the worlds! http://www.3dna.net/downloads/worlds.htm
New Registered Worlds
Verto http://www.3dna.net/products/verto.htm - Barely escaping from his home planet's destruction, Verto sets course for a new world across the galaxy. Board his spaceship and help defend against alien fighters that chase him along his journey.
Chateau http://www.3dna.net/products/chateau.htm - Based on the Tutorial World, this multi-room retreat is the perfect place for people who are looking for more space to customize. Make sure you take advantage of the windows and skylights to enjoy the dynamic skies!
New Free Worlds
Xenon http://www.3dna.net/products/xenon.htm - "X" marks the spot. Xenon offers panoramic views, easy access to all 4 bays, and hovers effortlessly over air, land or water.
Mercury http://www.3dna.net/products/mercury.htm - Speed. Performance. Customizability. That's what Mercury is all about. This lightweight world is defined by how you theme it. Your imagination is the limit. Enter the Mercury theming contest http://www.3dna.net/community/contests.htm
Old Free Worlds
BaseStation http://www.3dna.net/products/basestation.htm - This one's for all the gamers and sci-fi fans out there. With reflective surfaces, particle effects, and a great game, this one is sure not to disappoint. "All your BaseStation are belong to us."
GameStation - The GameStation is a custom version (no additional features) of the BaseStation that we created for PC Gamer Magazine. If you are a fan of PC Gamer, you'll enjoy this World over the standard BaseStation.
Villa http://www.3dna.net/products/villa.htm - Live the life of luxury in your own private Villa overlooking the ocean. You can enjoy the sunshine on the patio while watching the plants sway in the breeze. Mix one part class, two parts style, a pinch of 3DNA and you've got the Villa.
Loft http://www.3dna.net/products/loft.htm - High ceilings. Bricks and beams. Natural light. Comfort, elegance and simplicity come together to transform your desktop into a smart urban-style space. Whether it's work or play, you will always be happy in the Loft. (Best of the old worlds)
Aqua.
Reply #2 Thursday, May 1, 2003 6:50 PM
Reply #2 Thursday, May 1, 2003 6:50 PM
One note I forgot to add to the article, 3DNA is only worth trying if your CPU is over 1Ghz, you have a good vid card (over 32mb), and 256Mb RAM.
It runs best on 1.5+Ghz CPUs, 63+Mb Vid cards, and 512+Mb RAM.
Yes, it's a resource hungry program, but if you have a good system it rocks
It runs best on 1.5+Ghz CPUs, 63+Mb Vid cards, and 512+Mb RAM.
Yes, it's a resource hungry program, but if you have a good system it rocks
Aqua.
Reply #3 Thursday, May 1, 2003 6:51 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, May 1, 2003 6:51 PM
Known problem: Does not play nice with ObjectDock, they both use the same resources and slow each other down.
Hus
Reply #4 Thursday, May 1, 2003 8:46 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, May 1, 2003 8:46 PM
Why is it that when I try uninstalling this program, it leaves behind quite a few pieces of itself. I have the 3DNA Toolbar in Internet Explorer with links to the homepage? 
Hus puts on his huntin' hat. shhh...be vewy vewy quiet...im huntin toolbars...hehehehhee
Hus puts on his huntin' hat. shhh...be vewy vewy quiet...im huntin toolbars...hehehehhee 
Aqua.
Reply #5 Thursday, May 1, 2003 8:55 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, May 1, 2003 8:55 PM
The solution to the toolbar is on this page http://www.triplehelix.info/v2/help/bug-fixes-and-workarounds.shtml
It is a known problem and should be fixed in an upcoming patch.
It is a known problem and should be fixed in an upcoming patch.
Rdefx
Reply #6 Thursday, May 1, 2003 9:33 PM
Reply #6 Thursday, May 1, 2003 9:33 PM
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why is it when i installed this or at least tryed,it would say it will not run in software mode and will shutdown now?
why is it when i installed this or at least tryed,it would say it will not run in software mode and will shutdown now?
Aqua.
Reply #7 Friday, May 2, 2003 10:58 AM
Reply #7 Friday, May 2, 2003 10:58 AM
Rdefx, the most common reason for that problem is having less than 32Mb video RAM. How much video RAM do you have?
slinky1947
Reply #8 Friday, May 2, 2003 11:57 AM
Reply #8 Friday, May 2, 2003 11:57 AM
If you have the correct specs this is a great and fun program to run. Been using it since January and absolutely love it! The themes, for the different worlds, can be dowloaded at Blizz's (Aqua has stated above) Some of the themes, my friend Candi and I have made, can be viewed at:
http://slinky1947.triplehelix.info/mythemes/page1.html
http://slinky1947.triplehelix.info/candi/page1.html
Aqua has a super great site with a lot of information,for all things 3DNA.
http://www.triplehelix.info/
Try it out! Change your environment, to fit your mood.
http://slinky1947.triplehelix.info/mythemes/page1.html
http://slinky1947.triplehelix.info/candi/page1.html
Aqua has a super great site with a lot of information,for all things 3DNA.
http://www.triplehelix.info/
Try it out! Change your environment, to fit your mood.
RabidAsshole
Reply #9 Sunday, May 4, 2003 1:16 AM
Reply #9 Sunday, May 4, 2003 1:16 AM
I usually don't like to say negative things about software on forums, but this paticular program did a number on my system a while back. There were so many oddities after "uninstalling" that I chose to reinstall XP. I would rather see people learn LiteStep if you want a kick ass program.
Aqua.
Reply #10 Sunday, May 4, 2003 9:28 AM
Reply #10 Sunday, May 4, 2003 9:28 AM
RA v1 was released in Jan. and that solved many of the problems people had previously experienced. Since then, there have also been five patches released. I think it's worth trying again.
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Reply #1 Thursday, May 1, 2003 6:46 PM
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