A Decent Sub Screensaver.

Mustang · 12-31-05, 03:59 AM

I have spent the last three weeks combing the Internet for a decent Submarine screensaver, and not one, not one does them any justice. Outside of the slideshows that show real sub pix.

I am setting up my Computer room to resemble a sub, I have flashing going up for the walls, a neat general quarters light fixture I invented that allows the switching between regular bulb and crimson red at the flick of a switch. And I need a certain kind of theme for my computer screen.

I am looking for a decent Theme that gives the look and feel of a sub for a windows XP based OS. I'm not too picky about what one because I have been unable to find any as of yet so I would appreciate anyone who knows of a good one. And a screensaver, a special kind of screensaver. One that shows an underwater view with caustic effects on a subs hull. No goofy fishies, no sunken pirate ships.

If anyone knows of one I would really appreciate the link.

Thank You,
Mustangl

Marhkimov · 12-31-05, 04:05 AM

What kind of sub?

Modern?
WWII sub?
U-boat?

I play SH3 and I edit a lot of screenshots when I'm bored, just so ya know...

Mustang · 12-31-05, 04:30 AM

Not really a specific sub I'm looking for.

I would prefer a more modern one but WWII era subs are also nice.
I'd like a 688I Los Angeles or a Seawolf model in a 3D screensaver under water with the surface reflecting off the hull, so it looks like it is just sitting there as the waves on the surface roll by.

P.S:
I also have Silent Hunter III but my Video card cannot run it well enough so I can play.

Marhkimov · 12-31-05, 04:35 AM

If I ever get to it, what resolution?

Mustang · 12-31-05, 04:54 AM

1024x768 is my standard running resolution.

Thank You muchly,
Mustang

TLAM Strike · 12-31-05, 12:32 PM

www.subguru.com (downloads page) has a number of high resolution submarine images you can run in a screen saver.

If you want a submarine-ish find the insignia of your favorite submarine or submarine fleet (like CONSUBLANT) and make that your desktop wall paper. :hmm:

Kapitan · 01-01-06, 02:43 AM

russian american and also the misselanious ones i have then on my computer

Bill Nichols · 01-01-06, 09:31 AM

Mustang wants a screensaver with underwater shots. My screensaver pics only include a handful that meet this requirement. My suggestion: download the wallpapers that Neal has made available

http://www.subsim.com/subsim_files/p...tml#wallpapers

Then, (if you're running XP), extract them to a custom folder of your choice, and follow the instructions below:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select "properties" to open the "Display Properties" dialog

2. Select the "Screen Saver" tab

3. Under the "Screen saver" pulldown, select "My Pictures Slideshow"

4. For Settings, under "Use pictures in this folder", browse to the folder you created above.

Hope this helps!

(P.S., One of Neal's files gives me a bad download

)

em2nought · 01-03-06, 12:45 AM

Someone could probably build a really cool one out of the GarageGames Torque 2D game development engine http://www.garagegames.com/products/browse/t2d/

The demo could even possibly be modified into one http://www.garagegames.com/pg/demo.php?id=62 as it's an underwater scene with nice underwater lighting effects.

Mustang · 01-05-06, 02:04 AM

I have a screensaver maker and it is all setup for my Screensaver idea !

I need some recording in Silent hunter 3 of a XXI underwater a few meters in the daytime, at all stop.
Just sit there for a few moments and let the surface reflection roll over the model.

If anyone wants a screensaver of their own just send me some footage with the above requirments with a SH3 recording of your sub of choice.

I'm Really Psyched about this as I am planning on making a very interactive PC GUI Theme. And will make it public soon.

Good Sailing,
Mustang

12-31-05, 03:59 AM	#1
Mustang Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 102 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	A Decent Sub Screensaver. I have spent the last three weeks combing the Internet for a decent Submarine screensaver, and not one, not one does them any justice. Outside of the slideshows that show real sub pix. I am setting up my Computer room to resemble a sub, I have flashing going up for the walls, a neat general quarters light fixture I invented that allows the switching between regular bulb and crimson red at the flick of a switch. And I need a certain kind of theme for my computer screen. I am looking for a decent Theme that gives the look and feel of a sub for a windows XP based OS. I'm not too picky about what one because I have been unable to find any as of yet so I would appreciate anyone who knows of a good one. And a screensaver, a special kind of screensaver. One that shows an underwater view with caustic effects on a subs hull. No goofy fishies, no sunken pirate ships. If anyone knows of one I would really appreciate the link. Thank You, Mustangl

12-31-05, 04:05 AM	#2
Marhkimov Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 2,377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What kind of sub? Modern? WWII sub? U-boat? I play SH3 and I edit a lot of screenshots when I'm bored, just so ya know... __________________ It takes two to tango

12-31-05, 04:35 AM	#4
Marhkimov Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 2,377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If I ever get to it, what resolution? __________________ It takes two to tango

12-31-05, 12:32 PM	#6
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	www.subguru.com (downloads page) has a number of high resolution submarine images you can run in a screen saver. If you want a submarine-ish find the insignia of your favorite submarine or submarine fleet (like CONSUBLANT) and make that your desktop wall paper. :hmm: __________________

01-01-06, 02:43 AM	#7
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	russian american and also the misselanious ones i have then on my computer __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

12-31-05, 04:30 AM	#3
Mustang Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 102 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Not really a specific sub I'm looking for. I would prefer a more modern one but WWII era subs are also nice. I'd like a 688I Los Angeles or a Seawolf model in a 3D screensaver under water with the surface reflecting off the hull, so it looks like it is just sitting there as the waves on the surface roll by. P.S: I also have Silent Hunter III but my Video card cannot run it well enough so I can play.

12-31-05, 04:54 AM	#5
Mustang Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 102 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	1024x768 is my standard running resolution. Thank You muchly, Mustang

01-01-06, 09:31 AM	#8
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	Mustang wants a screensaver with underwater shots. My screensaver pics only include a handful that meet this requirement. My suggestion: download the wallpapers that Neal has made available http://www.subsim.com/subsim_files/p...tml#wallpapers Then, (if you're running XP), extract them to a custom folder of your choice, and follow the instructions below: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select "properties" to open the "Display Properties" dialog 2. Select the "Screen Saver" tab 3. Under the "Screen saver" pulldown, select "My Pictures Slideshow" 4. For Settings, under "Use pictures in this folder", browse to the folder you created above. Hope this helps! (P.S., One of Neal's files gives me a bad download ) __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

01-03-06, 12:45 AM	#9
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Someone could probably build a really cool one out of the GarageGames Torque 2D game development engine http://www.garagegames.com/products/browse/t2d/ The demo could even possibly be modified into one http://www.garagegames.com/pg/demo.php?id=62 as it's an underwater scene with nice underwater lighting effects.

01-05-06, 02:04 AM	#10
Mustang Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 102 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I have a screensaver maker and it is all setup for my Screensaver idea ! I need some recording in Silent hunter 3 of a XXI underwater a few meters in the daytime, at all stop. Just sit there for a few moments and let the surface reflection roll over the model. If anyone wants a screensaver of their own just send me some footage with the above requirments with a SH3 recording of your sub of choice. I'm Really Psyched about this as I am planning on making a very interactive PC GUI Theme. And will make it public soon. Good Sailing, Mustang