Fghik 360 May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 Hey everyone! I'm starting up a set of Screensavers. So far I only have planned Derpy + Mane6 (because I cannot find anyone else's walking cycle... ) What this screensaver is, is Derpy following a muffin (you're mouse.) Move your mouse, and Derpy will walk after it. After a while, an Advertisement for MLPForums comes up (because I'm a kiss-up.) Obviously, a mouse controlled screensaver would have issues (due to the fact any mouse movement kills a screensaver,) so I disabled mouse triggered exits; meaning you can only leave if you press the keyboard. Derpy's muffin will say "Press any key to exit" every 10 or so seconds in case you forget. Anyway, I need a bunch of you guys to test it out. A few things I need in particular are: How it works for you {be sure to include operating system) Proofreads on the README (typos, grammar, all that stuff) How the installer works for you (again, OS would help a ton) After that, I need a bunch of ratings/opinions on everything else. Things such as: How everything is presented (I cannot change the Zip folder to a regular folder, and I can't change the icons...sorry.) The speed of the installation. How cool the screensaver is (A scale from one-five cupcakes would be all I need) The README (how useful it is...and how bored you are ) How much you want to see a (best pony) version. The MLPForums Advertisement (it shows up after a while, then fades away) Lastly, I just want your overall thoughts on the whole thing. Anything from things you want updated, to expansions on your previous comments. The files are inside the attached .zip file. Inside I have an exe file (installer,) an scr file (the actual screensaver,) and a copy of the README (basically everything I covered here, plus uninstallation information.) I'd reccommend using JUST the installer, because the scr file is a pain in the flank if you aren't 9001% sure what you're doing with it. The installer installs the screensaver, AND should set it as the one currently running (if it doesn't, you'll need to set it yourself; but it should be one of the screensaver options.) If you just want to see how it looks, I suppose you could always just open the scr file(it just opens the screensaver in "preview mode"--but doesn't give you the option to set it as a screensaver.) But I need critiquing on the installer itself, so if you intend to use the screensaver as an actual screensaver (wait a few minutes and play with Derpy ) use the installer--plus you'll get to troll me for how annoying the installer was, and what needs to be changed. Thanks everyone! You're a peach! If you are positively dying to tell the world about this, wait until my final release. This is only a beta, and only has one character. My final release will have each of the Mane6 + Derpy. I think it'd be kinda depressing to be told of the most amazing screensaver ever, but then have to wait forever to choose someone else (school just ended for me...I could have gotten this done much sooner.) DerpyHoovesScreensaver.zip 4 But what do I know? I'm just a stupid kid. ҉ .Eternal ¸.•'´¯Chaos¯´'•.¸Comes¸.•'´¯With¯´'•.¸Chocolate¸.•'´¯Rain ҉ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephala 2,633 May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 Awwe, man, this is SICK! I'm so pumped for the rest of the Mane Six if ya make them. Rarity prancing after my mouse=dreams come true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumen 106 May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 I'd give this 5/5 muffins. You managed to make her follow your mouse really well and the background fits perfectly to this! Maybe make the "Press any key to exit" message to flash a tiny bit faster. Well done! [indent=6][img]http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5259/sweetiesignature2.png[/img][/indent][indent=11][color=#800080][font='trebuchet ms']And Sombra is the best villain.[/font][/color][/indent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fghik 360 May 27, 2012 Author Share May 27, 2012 (edited) Maybe make the "Press any key to exit" message to flash a tiny bit faster. You gotta love Notepad! First thing on the list to fix. Although...I can't help but hope I won't make it too distracting... Good thing I'll have like 4 more betas... Edited May 27, 2012 by Fghik But what do I know? I'm just a stupid kid. ҉ .Eternal ¸.•'´¯Chaos¯´'•.¸Comes¸.•'´¯With¯´'•.¸Chocolate¸.•'´¯Rain ҉ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazzyJam 1,519 May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 Mac, why have you failed me? Riley was here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fghik 360 May 27, 2012 Author Share May 27, 2012 Mac, why have you failed me? I'm trying to figure out a good way to let MAC users play with Derpy...But I'm pretty well stuck. At first I thought embedding the flash file somewhere would be good...But it's not much of a screensaver anymore...And I'm pretty sure flash doesn't run well on macs... 1 But what do I know? I'm just a stupid kid. ҉ .Eternal ¸.•'´¯Chaos¯´'•.¸Comes¸.•'´¯With¯´'•.¸Chocolate¸.•'´¯Rain ҉ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazzyJam 1,519 May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 I'm trying to figure out a good way to let MAC users play with Derpy...But I'm pretty well stuck. At first I thought embedding the flash file somewhere would be good...But it's not much of a screensaver anymore...And I'm pretty sure flash doesn't run well on macs... It runs just fine. Its just iPads that hate flash. Riley was here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fghik 360 May 27, 2012 Author Share May 27, 2012 It runs just fine. Its just iPads that hate flash. Oh alright. Thanks a ton! Even though I really want some Apple Stuff...I have no money to get any... Glad there are people out there who can test stuff for me. But what do I know? I'm just a stupid kid. ҉ .Eternal ¸.•'´¯Chaos¯´'•.¸Comes¸.•'´¯With¯´'•.¸Chocolate¸.•'´¯Rain ҉ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazzyJam 1,519 May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 (edited) Oh alright. Thanks a ton! Even though I really want some Apple Stuff...I have no money to get any... Glad there are people out there who can test stuff for me. Lol no problem. Not entirely sure how it will run considering it is a school issued computer, but we can hope. Apple products are weird, you are only really paying for the name. Linux is the only worth while thing xD Edited May 27, 2012 by WingedRatchet Riley was here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVC NVMXD JVRXD 2,406 May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 This seems like it will be very awesome! 1 I HAD TO FALL TO LOSE IT ALL BUT IN THE END IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER /WRISTS On 4/28/2013 at 8:13 PM, gooM said: Djenty...man you are crazy, but an awesome sort of crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
000 206 May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 I had no idea screensavers could do that! I am impressed so i give it 200/10 Points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fghik 360 May 27, 2012 Author Share May 27, 2012 Lol no problem. Not entirely sure how it will run considering it is a school issued computer, but we can hope. Apple products are weird, you are only really paying for the name. Linux is the only worth while thing xD I've been meaning to try out Linux...mainly because I haven't heard much about it. But what do I know? I'm just a stupid kid. ҉ .Eternal ¸.•'´¯Chaos¯´'•.¸Comes¸.•'´¯With¯´'•.¸Chocolate¸.•'´¯Rain ҉ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Flitter 103 May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 Best screensaver is best! I just wish there wasn't a shadow under Derpy But it really doesn't matter. Using this anyhoof! < 33 My computer has Derpy everything xD So I applaud you for fixing my screensaver ;3 10/10 moofins for thou! < 3 I waited all my life for this moment & I'm not going to let it slip by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fghik 360 May 27, 2012 Author Share May 27, 2012 Best screensaver is best! I just wish there wasn't a shadow under Derpy But it really doesn't matter. Using this anyhoof! < 33 My computer has Derpy everything xD So I applaud you for fixing my screensaver ;3 10/10 moofins for thou! < 3 Thanks for those moofins! Glad I could help with all your Derpy needs! Yeah, I was looking for walking cycles without the shadows as well...But the problem is...There aren't any. These pony vectors (especially the animated ones) were created by some guy, but then mass-copied by just about everyone. Crediting the original is impossible, along with gathering editable base files. Believe me, if there was anything I could do about the shadow I would (there are probably also going to be shadows on the rest of them) But what do I know? I'm just a stupid kid. ҉ .Eternal ¸.•'´¯Chaos¯´'•.¸Comes¸.•'´¯With¯´'•.¸Chocolate¸.•'´¯Rain ҉ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerulean 48 June 3, 2012 Share June 3, 2012 Great! I can't use it though because my family knows that I like ponies, but not MLP, so the advertisement would give me away (I'm a closet brony) Also known as KatTayle CHOCOLATE RAIN!!!!! Hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammie827 11 June 3, 2012 Share June 3, 2012 Windows 7, 32 bit works perfectly! README looks fine, however it takes me about an hour to figure out if "muffin" is misspelled... Installer works great, and pretty fast. Small amount of files is easy on the eyes Again, installed fairly quickly 4/5 cupcakes, but it could be about 20% cooler... README is pretty self-explanatory, and doesn't use boring legalese I would really like a Fluttershy version MLPForums ad shows up slightly too often Additional comments: Maybe make her move slower, so that she isn't constantly on top of the mouse? Other than that, this works amazingly! keep up the good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illusion 100 June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 This is so unique! Well done I loved it Every great dream begins with a dreamer. But always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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