Post by: TechPro on March 18, 2011, 07:02:44 PM
Here's what I picked for my work desktop this week.
Post by: Pumo on March 18, 2011, 10:43:40 PM
(http://s2.postimage.org/o5k00kis/My_Desktop_A.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/o5k00kis/)
Post by: Ronin RedFox on March 18, 2011, 11:31:41 PM
The art is by KaceyM at deviantart. He's one of my favorite artists. :D
Post by: Shroudeye on March 19, 2011, 01:58:56 AM
Anyways, I'm sending one of the shots...
Post by: Scyphi on March 19, 2011, 06:08:54 AM
I have a new laptop now too, but it's just got one of the default desktops at the moment that really isn't much to look at, so I won't post it for now.
Post by: SaladBadger on March 19, 2011, 07:29:40 AM
(http://basementnet.us/ryan/skyhillII.png) (http://basementnet.us/ryan/skyhillII.png)
(click for epic near-1080p size. heh)
Post by: Sapphirus on March 19, 2011, 08:16:34 AM
Post by: Kaiaatzl on March 19, 2011, 09:37:32 AM
It's not my favourite desktop ever but it's better than what I had (game screenshots).
Post by: Sapphirus on March 19, 2011, 09:40:41 AM
Here's my current desktop on my old laptop. It was drawn by NateMoody ([url]http://natemoody.deviantart.com/[/url]) on deviantART. Wish I had more Redwall-themed desktop pics like this one. :-\
I have a new laptop now too, but it's just got one of the default desktops at the moment that really isn't much to look at, so I won't post it for now.
That wallpaper of yours kinda makes me think of a book that I used to read when I was in Middleschool called MossFlower.
Anyways, as I said about my rotating wallpaper on my laptop at DBB.net:
I decided to make my laptop wallpapers change automatically, here are some samples:
first (Entire Team is Kirby!)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/34tui2gx0/kirbyfortress2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/34tui2gx0/)
Second (Sap this, Spy!)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/34txt55wk/chasing_spy.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/34txt55wk/)
Third (an awesome Transformers: War For Cybertron wallpaper)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/34u2rr7dw/war_for_cybertron_battle.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/34u2rr7dw/)
Fourth (an old wallpaper that I used for years)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/34u9dwld0/rtm1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/34u9dwld0/)
Fifth (Lilformers)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/34ukyo0tg/lil_skywarp_and_cobra.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/34ukyo0tg/)
and finally, this one with the Timberwolf (or Madcat to you InnerSphere Surats!)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/34upxa2as/timberwolf.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/34upxa2as/)
(the first and second Wallpapers (that I found) can be found here-
http://wall.alphacoders.com/index.php?s=Video%20Game&su=Team%20Fortress%202)
I used this nifty freeware utility called "Any Wallpaper", to randomize my wallpaper automatically
(P.S. Can we get this thread stickified, please?)
Post by: NUMBERZero on March 19, 2011, 02:36:09 PM
Post by: Shroudeye on March 20, 2011, 03:32:46 AM
Post by: Scyphi on March 20, 2011, 06:09:25 AM
Quote from: Sapphire Wolf
That wallpaper of yours kinda makes me think of a book that I used to read when I was in Middleschool called MossFlower.
This would be because Mossflower is part of the Redwall series, and are thus interconnected. :)
Post by: Alieo on March 20, 2011, 09:25:36 PM
This is a list of all the worlds corresponding to each month as follows along with the boss associated with each world, AND the song associate with each map in parenthesis:
1 Cold Frontier - Lemmy Koopa (SMB3 World 6)
2 Cupid Cloud - Wendy Koopa (SMB3 World 5 Upper Level)
3 Clover Field - Larry Koopa (SMB3 World 1)
4 Dreamy Woods - Iggy Koopa (SMW World 5)
5 Crawdad Bayou - Ludwig Von Koopa (SMB3 World 7)
6 Palm Cove - Roy Koopa (SMB3 World 3)
7 The Moon - Tatanga, final boss on Super Mario Land, and area boss to the Space Zone on Super Mario Land 2 on Gameboy (SMW Star World)
8 Camel Sandhills - Morton Koopa (SMB3 World 2)
9 Wheat Fields - Kamek (SMW World 3)
10 Dreary Woods - Big Boo (SMB3 World 8)
11 Autumn Vista - Bowser Jr., from SMW2 (SMB3 World 5 Lower Level)
12 The North Pole - Bowser/The Grinch (SMB3 World 4)
Fun stuff!
Post by: Pumo on March 20, 2011, 09:32:36 PM
You would be an excellent map maker for some mario 3 hack/mod.
Post by: Alieo on March 21, 2011, 02:51:31 AM
NOTE: on #10, that reference should be to SMB3 World 8... not world sunglasses... unless you wear your sunglasses at night in Dark Land! lol
Post by: -<WillyP>- on March 21, 2011, 03:04:12 AM
Post by: Scyphi on March 21, 2011, 02:54:03 PM
It's from Stargate Universe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_Universe). Say what you will about the show, but there's no denying that it had a lot of beautiful special effect views like this one. 8)
Post by: Alieo on March 21, 2011, 05:48:37 PM
Post by: SaladBadger on March 21, 2011, 06:06:09 PM
Post by: TechPro on March 21, 2011, 07:35:16 PM
@ Scyphi: Cool background! Is there a way to prevent that dock from appearing on startup other than X-ing it out each time? I hate it... I'd rather use desktop icons and save memory.That "dock" (HP Advisor with a kind of quick launch) is easily removed from startup. If Scyphi say's OK, I'll get the steps from his system and post it for you (or he can post it for you). Either he likes having it there or hasn't worried about turning it off yet.
Post by: Alieo on March 21, 2011, 07:41:56 PM
Post by: Scyphi on March 22, 2011, 05:30:09 AM
Post by: Shroudeye on March 25, 2011, 01:38:54 PM
Post by: Alieo on March 25, 2011, 10:10:54 PM
Post by: Shroudeye on March 25, 2011, 11:26:55 PM
Post by: Alieo on March 30, 2011, 02:16:57 PM
Also, I changed it up in April. In January through March you collect coins as you go. In this month, you collect Yoshi eggs as you go on a month-long Easter egg hunt and trade them in for hammers, bombs, etc. Oh, and in March, I introduced bomb shops where you can purchase Bob-Ombs for $9 each. They destroy the harder rocks, which are really re-colored icebergs from SMB3 World 6. Also new in April, I cleaned up the way you collect keys and hammers and such. I added comic bubbles (which was made from the SMB3 comic bubble coming out of the castles that say "HELP!") Sundays are either fortresses, battleships or tanks, the last Sunday of the month is the palace, and the last day of the month is usually an airship, but it's a battleship this month leading into May...
Post by: Sapphirus on April 01, 2011, 09:03:01 AM
Quote from: me at DBB.net
the Stone freakin' Rhino (or Behemoth to the Inner Sphere)-
([url]http://s4.postimage.org/n8pyyf38/stone_rhino.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://postimage.org/image/n8pyyf38/[/url])
Wallpaper source:
[url]http://azakachi-rd-17.deviantart.com/gallery/23451755#/d2bz54i[/url]
Post by: TechPro on April 11, 2011, 08:02:55 AM
Post by: VANGUARD on April 11, 2011, 10:35:47 AM
The dock was there when I first booted up the computer. I've never actually used it, so it can probably go, but it hasn't really been bugging me, actually. It's pretty easy to ignore. Furthermore, the desktop seems kind of empty without it...so I might just leave it there as filler until I've got something else to put in it's place.
With nice artwork, why have icons and added stuff on the desktop? Mine is clean except for the dock, or panel on the bottom. no other icons or anything exist on my desktop. Got that from my dad. he'd even have the panel disappear until he needed it.
Changed my work desktop again ...
very nice. I like nature ones like thunderstorms. Do you know where you got that? Can you send me a link or the wallpaper itself somehow?
Post by: TechPro on April 11, 2011, 03:28:56 PM
Lots and lots of Free wallpapers/backgrounds in loads of sizes. Constantly getting new ones all the times.
Here is a link to that specific wall paper:
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2559/ground_strike.html
Post by: VANGUARD on April 12, 2011, 05:07:43 AM
Post by: -<WillyP>- on April 12, 2011, 05:32:11 AM
With nice artwork, why have icons and added stuff on the desktop? Mine is clean except for the dock, or panel on the bottom. no other icons or anything exist on my desktop. Got that from my dad. he'd even have the panel disappear until he needed it.
What, do close all your windows, and just stare at your wallpaper? Why wouldn't you want to have icons on the desktop, at least for your most used progs? As soon as the machine boots, I start opening windows and doing stuff.
Each to their own, of course, I mean no offense to anyone. 8)
Here is what i see of my desk top 90% of the time:
Post by: Scyphi on April 12, 2011, 05:44:47 AM
| I see something along those lines everyday too. :P
For those interested, I finally got around to deactivating the dock. It's still installed, I just told it to not automatically load upon booting up. The space it used to take up is now filled with sticky notes instead. :P x2
Post by: SaladBadger on April 12, 2011, 06:24:44 AM
Post by: VANGUARD on April 12, 2011, 06:35:22 AM
Vanguard uses Mac OSX for his main machine so I'm assuming that the role of desktop icons are pretty much covered by the dock and the Finder's "Go" menu. On my windows machine, I use the launcher KwikStrip and just leave the my computer/ect icons on the desktop.
basically yep :) There is that one folder on the dock called "applications", where I can access pretty much any application that isn't already on the dock.
With Linux, I had just some next to the menu, quick launch or whatever you call it.
Naturally, when I run applications, some will fill the screen and I am okay with it. But I like the clean look.
We are different. I use to have icons on the left side of the screen, only one row/column
edit: and yes willyp, after getting that wallpaper from techpro, I plan to stare at that screen a bit 8)
hm...does techpro mind being called that? ??? technor isn't too hard to remember I guess
edit: my uncle however, has an imac and icons all over the screen. I think I know why I like it clean on my desktop...can you guess? I just said it. I like "CLEAN". It just seems too cluttered when icons are all over the place.
I do what I can at work, having it as clean as possible but obviously I can't.
I do have two rows of icons on my droid, almost taking up half of the screen.
Post by: Shroudeye on April 12, 2011, 09:13:49 AM
And I also like the "openness" so I've framed my BG with icons, grouped like a HUD... I'm using this approach when I had this Freespace-themed desktops...
Post by: TechPro on April 12, 2011, 10:11:28 AM
hm...does techpro mind being called that? ??? technor isn't too hard to remember I guessTechNor/TechPro doesn't mind. :)
Post by: VANGUARD on April 12, 2011, 10:24:22 AM
I don't mind either name. I guess I just got use to techpro from planetdescent.com, seems like a name you've had a while.
Maybe if I changed my name, most would still call me Vanguard because it's a pretty well known name that I've had a while.
Post by: Scyphi on April 13, 2011, 05:24:54 AM
I can understand the want to have a "clean" desktop, Vanguard. I generally try to keep the icons on my desktop to a minimum, and the sticky notes I have up organized and taken down as soon as I no longer need them. Unfortunately, I have easily five fairly sizable ones that are up now that seem to be permanent. :P
Post by: VANGUARD on April 13, 2011, 05:35:24 AM
Post by: Alieo on April 16, 2011, 11:20:30 AM
Also, in May, the paths may seem IMPOSSIBLE, but they are because Mario will be wearing a frog suit the entire month allowing him to hop over stuff, but not over trees. He can't jump into the swamp without an underwater path but he can jump on a lily pad. He also can't jump OVER trees or levels, pipes, etc. Only small rivers. And he can jump up down left right 2 squares over from origin, and only one square diagonally up-right, up-left, down-right, or down-left.
I have June almost completely finished and will post it tonight. June is "Palm Cove" and what I think is the prettiest Mario Map Calendar world I've made by far. A bunch of island, and you have to rescue semi-naked mermaids so you can go to SPACE on Shuttle Atlantis!
Okay, I have two things here. The first one is my desktop Mario map of halfway through April. I've added weather icons to the completed days. Also, compare this April to the first time I posted April. There are a few changes because the shuttle launch for April 19 got scrubbed so the rocket is gone. It's now going to appear in June which is the one I will be attending.
Also, I need your help for May. In April, a side objective for Mario was to collect 4 faeries and insert them into a vault adjacent to the April 29 tile that blows up the mines surrounding Iggy Koopa's tanker. For May, "Crawdad Bayou," the side objective is to collect "froggies" along the way. Here's where I need your help, if you feel like taking the time to do this. I need only 5 froggies to be inserted into the vault to unlock the mines that block Ludwig Von Koopa's Boat at the end of May. How many froggies do you count? I count 5.
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Edit: Oh yeah two more things... remember what you did for 4/20 as a high schooler? Also, May 12 is my math FINAL, that's why it's centered at that evil voodoo bayou section on a skull!
Post by: -<WillyP>- on April 16, 2011, 06:30:08 PM
Post by: Shroudeye on April 17, 2011, 03:17:28 AM
Post by: -<WillyP>- on April 18, 2011, 11:09:03 AM
Post by: TechPro on April 19, 2011, 08:45:43 AM
Post by: Alieo on April 20, 2011, 11:56:47 AM
Post by: VANGUARD on April 20, 2011, 12:07:30 PM
Post by: Alieo on April 20, 2011, 06:24:16 PM
Post by: Alieo on April 22, 2011, 01:52:29 AM
By the way, I edited the ending of World 6 a little. Instead of chasing the launched rocket from 6/28 on the ship that appears on 6/30, the rocket launches and RESTS on an empty space atop the cloud on 6/30 and you ride THAT rocket into World 7. 7/1-7/2 are outer space levels, or "days" and on 7/3 you land on The Moon.
The side objective for the moon world is to activate 6 red antennas that turn from red to green. For each antenna that turn green, it slowly exhumes that ship you originally saw at the end of 6/30 from my last post.
The exhumation of Tatanga's ship will slowly emerge throughout the month in the middle of the largest crater. It has 6 exhumation phases before it's flyable at 7/31, but as you're going through July, an alien Mario battled at the end of the gameboy game "Super Mario Land" by the name of Tatanga chases Mario and hides behind various moon rocks until finally he takes a hold of his ship (which is Tatanga's actual ship from the game) at the last minute and he becomes the boss to World 7, The Moon. The battle (if this were an actual game) would take place in space on the way back to Earth. Finally, Tatanga's ship will crash in the midst of a barren desert, becoming World 8 - Camel Sandhills. That's next.
There's also one HUGE moon rock in the middle of the moon that takes three bombs to be blasted. Several bomb shops are posted around World 7. Mario travels around the moon for the entire month in a Hammer Suit because I always thought it looks a lot like a space suit. The crash landing that will occur on Earth will cause Hammer Mario to shrink down to little Mario but not quite kill him. The first parts of World 8 will be the scavenging of various power-ups.
So here it is... The Moon! A totally different kind of Mario world in the format of SMB3.
SIDENOTE: Also, notice my commemoration to the 7/20/1969 moonlanding. I HAD to add that!
Post by: Sapphirus on May 03, 2011, 06:20:50 PM
#1, Evening Patrol-
(http://s4.postimage.org/1gcgmmwmc/evening_patrol.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gcgmmwmc/)
source-
http://alexwild.deviantart.com/art/quot-Evening-Patrol-quot-41611843?q=favby%3Asapphirewolf3057%2F11361217&qo=69
#2, Lil' Optimus-
(http://s4.postimage.org/1gdh0gjhg/lil_optimus.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gdh0gjhg/)
source-
http://www.lilformers.com/Goodies/Wallpapers/LFwallpaper05.jpg
#3, Metroid Prime-
(http://s4.postimage.org/1gefqqtus/metroid_prime.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gefqqtus/)
Source-
found it somewhere on google, but I forgot where
#4, Timberwolves-
(http://s4.postimage.org/1gehea6ck/timberwolves.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gehea6ck/)
Source-
http://www.classicbattletech.com/images/gallery/Classic_BattleTech_Technical_Readout_3050_Upgrade_Cover@1024x768.jpg
#5, Wheel of Portal (sorry for the bad quality)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/1gf9if2qs/wheel_of_portal.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gf9if2qs/)
Source-
http://gaeamil.deviantart.com/art/Wheel-Of-Portal-70755937?q=favby%3Asapphirewolf3057%2F11361217&qo=53
Post by: VANGUARD on May 03, 2011, 08:03:25 PM
I'm not getting the wheel of fortune thing. I'm assuming part of it is "That was a (something something something) chance"..wait....."that was a joke, haha fat chance?
Post by: Sapphirus on May 03, 2011, 08:27:22 PM
nice ship wallpaper :)
I'm not getting the wheel of fortune thing. I'm assuming part of it is "That was a (something something something) chance"..wait....."that was a joke, haha fat chance?
well, the blue bar on the bottom reads "Maybe Black Mesa?". ;)
Post by: D2Disciple on May 03, 2011, 08:30:55 PM
I'd post my desktop, but right now I'm using Ubuntu 11.04, and it's Unity interface is pretty poor... Not sure I want to show off such an ill-conceived taskbar as the one mine has currently got. And plus, it currently has a stock wallpaper ::gaspshockhorror:: ;)
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 03:54:44 AM
Post by: -<WillyP>- on May 04, 2011, 06:11:02 AM
nice ship wallpaper :)
I'm not getting the wheel of fortune thing. I'm assuming part of it is "That was a (something something something) chance"..wait....."that was a joke, haha fat chance?
I didn't get that either. So I followed the link and there was some reference to Portal, and the song at the end. I assume the puzzle was 'shopped. Since I never completed Portal, as it was the most boring game ever, I never heard the end song.
Post by: D2Disciple on May 04, 2011, 06:27:33 AM
It would really only be humorous if you played the game. And if you didn't find it boring, like WillyP did. That saddens me. ;)
Post by: Scyphi on May 04, 2011, 06:33:11 AM
Word of advice to WillyP then. If you found the first Portal boring, then don't play Portal 2, cuz' it's triple the original's length.
...but it goes against everything I believe in (gaming wise) to say that, just so you know. :P
As for the pic, I saw that pic ages ago, and I believe linked to it once in some old thread on here where we were discussing the then-still unreleased Portal 2. I laughed out loud when I figured out what it said, but it really something you have to figure out yourself. If you have to have someone else explain it to you, then it's not so funny. :-\
As for desktops, I haven't changed mine yet, but I've been considering it.
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 06:34:48 AM
I guess it makes sense now, just never played Portal. Never really heard of it. I think it's safe to assume now is the time to run and hide.
Post by: Scyphi on May 04, 2011, 06:50:31 AM
...like potatoes...
...or cake...
...maybe a bullet-filled turret or two...
:P
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 07:07:28 AM
Post by: -<WillyP>- on May 04, 2011, 07:09:35 AM
It would be an awesome game to combine the concept behind Portal, namely the portal gun and solving the puzzles, with the excitement and varied game-play possible with Descent. While we are at it we should add in the destructible environment from Red Faction.
Ok, back on topic... My desktop: :-[
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 07:11:21 AM
Post by: Scyphi on May 04, 2011, 07:14:37 AM
And those turrets don't always have the best of aim. :P
The cake, potatoes, and all that were references to Portal itself, BTW, just so there's no confusion with those who are unfamiliar with the game. :P x2
Quote from: WillyP
It would be an awesome game to combine the concept behind Portal, namely the portal gun and solving the puzzles, with the excitement and varied game-play possible with Descent.
I've already thought with this, but I really don't know how well it'd work, mostly because part of what makes Portal so fun is the physics of it, and taking advantage of it. In fact, a lot of the puzzles necessitate this. If you start throwing in Descent elements, namely where you're in a flying ship, you all but eliminate all of that, and the portals start to become only a cool novelty.
So what if it wasn't a 360-idea like Descent, but more of a groundpounder like it already is, except with other elements thrown-in, like the ability to use other weapons to shoot people with? Guess what, people have already tried this too, by modding Portal's sister game, Half-Life (2 I believe, I've never actually played it, but I've heard lots about it) to include the duel portal device, and again, it just boils down to a cool novelty.
To be fair though, that's partly because Half-Life wasn't designed with that in mind, so there weren't really that many chances with to "think with portals" as the phrase goes. So including some of those mind-bending puzzles might give it a chance, but then you'd run a very HIGH risk of making the resulting product feel like two games tacked onto each other, constantly switching off, with either none of them taking predominance as needed, or one taking more predominance over the other, making the other seem like a mere novelty. There is also the risk of the two clashing with each other by forcing the player to have to use one over the other at times, which would ultimately cause more harm for the game than good.
In short, as I see it, there's a slim chance it could be done successfully once all of this is kept in mind, but you have to be very careful to pull it off just right, and even then, you'd have no guarantees it'd be worth it in the end. And even if you did pull it off, I'd highly doubt you could do it again.
So in the long run, I think the whole Portal concept works best as it already is. You try messing with that, and you run the risk of messing it up altogether.
Still...I will admit it's a cool idea to fantasize over. :)
I just don't think it could work. :(
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 07:23:23 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if you heard of these though,
Ultrabots
Maabus
C.H.A.O.S. (something, some C name, DOS or windows, can't remember, puzzler type)
Stellar 7 (think that's right)
Terminal Velocity
Sinistar (more should know this one)
7th Guest
11th Hour
I know there were others, but most would have heard of them, like Star Wars games like X-Wing, and Tie Fighter; others like Doom, Hexen, Heretic, um..................... Descent I think, :P
there's a fighting one, not Mortal Kombat or street fighter. I want to say you were very limited on who you could choose to fight, and they showed the level of their agility, and two other things.
Post by: Scyphi on May 04, 2011, 07:46:53 AM
*does quick internet search*
Oh...OH yes I have! Techpro, THIS was the game I was trying to describe to you a few days (or was it weeks? Maybe you can't even remember) ago but you couldn't figure out what I was talking about. You used to play it WAY back in the day. Or, at least, it was on the computer TO play...
Anyway, as for some of those others, no, can't say I'm familiar with them.
Except Descent, of course, but that's just by chance. :P
And Doom, I've heard of Doom, but I haven't ever played it, and I highly doubt I ever will, as it's just not my kind of game.
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 07:52:01 AM
I helped you out with one game at least. miss that game.
Post by: Scyphi on May 04, 2011, 07:56:20 AM
Going around and shooting demented robot things in a ship that can literally go ANYWHERE, on the other hand... :P
Post by: D2Disciple on May 04, 2011, 08:02:41 AM
EDIT: Oh, and Unreal Torunament 2004 when I get bored at work. Stupid, mindless, destructive fun, right there. ;D
DOUBLE EDIT: Vanguard, might you be talking about the old DOS fighter "One Must Fall 2097"? It's the only DOS fighting game I remember that had very specific statistics regarding each pilot and each giant robot you could choose. Yes, that was certainly some great fifty-foot robot vs. fifty-foot robot action, there.
My Ubuntu 11.04 Classic desktop, clean and dirty.
Post by: NUMBERZero on May 04, 2011, 08:06:31 AM
Game not licensed with Microsoft. Game released prior to Fury3 and Hellbender, yet had slightly better graphics. I blame Microsoft for that since the other 2 were licensed under Microsoft :P
I still play Hellbender thanks to compatability mode. I used to have my avatar set to the Hellbender pilot. I remember some of the cheats too. imstuck was level warp. impumped was all weapons. steroids was invulnerability.
I really wish that I could have played Terminal Velocity and Fury3. I tried downloading their torrents, but I can never figure out how to get them to properly download.
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 09:06:08 AM
Yeah, "One Must Fall 2097" I saw some pictures, sort of brings back memories. Thank you.
Anyone know that CHAOS game? I don't think there was much animation. more like click on something, and you see the next frame. It's a puzzler I think, and you're in some vehicle or ship of some sort.
Post by: SaladBadger on May 04, 2011, 12:34:15 PM
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 12:40:28 PM
666 levels
D!Zone
D!Zone 2
Ultimate Collection (Ultimate something I know)
Maybe one or two more.
Post by: Kaiaatzl on May 04, 2011, 02:22:59 PM
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 02:55:37 PM
I have played all sorts of games. games like Maabus, you basically just click here and there, there's no great freedom. it still wasn't too bad.
Post by: SaladBadger on May 04, 2011, 03:52:57 PM
Post by: TechPro on May 04, 2011, 04:08:48 PM
I think I've heard of Terminal Velocity before.I still have it, but beyond it's unique novelties, it really doesn't have much to offer (IMO), plus it may not work very well on current computers.
*does quick internet search*
Oh...OH yes I have! Techpro, THIS was the game I was trying to describe to you a few days (or was it weeks? Maybe you can't even remember) ago but you couldn't figure out what I was talking about. You used to play it WAY back in the day. Or, at least, it was on the computer TO play...
...
Post by: VANGUARD on May 04, 2011, 08:21:57 PM
Post by: Alieo on May 04, 2011, 09:50:42 PM
Post by: VANGUARD on May 05, 2011, 03:45:27 AM
tomorrow for 365 days, I'll be 29.
Post by: Kaiaatzl on May 05, 2011, 05:01:28 AM
Also he said it was his unlucky number :P.
Post by: VANGUARD on May 05, 2011, 05:04:03 AM
if he hates 29, I can torment him for 365 days. Alieo is pretty nice, and cool, and hasn't caused any problems..........thats why it will be fun *evil grin on face*
Post by: -<WillyP>- on May 05, 2011, 05:42:46 AM
See? I remembered! ;)
Post by: VANGUARD on May 05, 2011, 06:03:10 AM
thank you.
Post by: Ronin RedFox on May 05, 2011, 08:26:42 AM
if he hates 29, I can torment him for 365 days. Alieo is pretty nice, and cool, and hasn't caused any problems..........thats why it will be fun *evil grin on face*
*Incoming Portal 2 quote*
First he'll spend a year in the incinerator, then two years in cryogenic storage, and finally 10 years in the room where all the robots scream at you.
Post by: Scyphi on May 05, 2011, 08:28:26 AM
I got it, though. ;)
Post by: VANGUARD on May 05, 2011, 01:21:17 PM
"As Red would put it, drink you thirty beast"
May not be word for word, but it's from the original Penumbra Overture game.
Post by: Alieo on May 05, 2011, 02:13:10 PM
Post by: VANGUARD on May 05, 2011, 02:25:29 PM
Post by: TechPro on May 05, 2011, 03:27:39 PM
Post by: karx-elf-erx on May 05, 2011, 03:36:14 PM
Well, to stay on topic:
Some river gorge somewhere (I think I got it from InterfaceLift).
I used to have a slideshow before, but I like this picture so much that it's my current desktop on three different computers for several weeks already.
WillyP,
your Earth seen from space desktop image is fantastic! Where do you have it from?
Post by: NUMBERZero on May 05, 2011, 05:44:46 PM
Post by: karx-elf-erx on May 06, 2011, 01:15:03 AM
It's the picture of the red currant in the garden. If you like it, you can vote for it (you need a free acccount there to be able to vote though, and please only vote for it if you really think it is good enough - although I appreciate being sympathetic with me, I prefer serious feedback. :)).
Edit: I have attached a screenshot of my desktop using that wallpaper.
Post by: Pumo on May 06, 2011, 01:28:20 PM
Very nice. :)
-
This is my current desktop:
(http://s1.postimage.org/1cj3lerd0/dskmay11.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1cj3lerd0/)
Post by: TechPro on May 07, 2011, 08:23:24 AM
I have made my first own submission to InterfaceLIFT yesterday. Right now it is in the voting area ([url]http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/loupe/index1.html[/url]). If it gets enough votes, InterfaceLift will include it in its roster of images it offers for download.
I voted
Post by: karx-elf-erx on May 07, 2011, 10:23:03 AM
Post by: Alieo on May 10, 2011, 03:07:39 PM
Post by: Jeremy.west on May 16, 2011, 07:28:30 AM
(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/3262/desktopa.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/387/desktopa.png/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
Post by: Kaiaatzl on May 16, 2011, 06:04:20 PM
:P
spam spam spam spam spaaaaaaam
Post by: Matthew on May 16, 2011, 06:22:49 PM
Well?There was supposed to be a picture in his post if you quote it to check, it just didn't work for someodd reason.
:P
spam spam spam spam spaaaaaaam
Post by: -<WillyP>- on May 16, 2011, 07:07:48 PM
Post by: Matthew on May 16, 2011, 07:27:51 PM
Image shack won't let you hotlink without a link back to their site... fixed.And I can only imagine how much additional bandwidth and processing power that takes them to determine. Talk about inefficient.
Post by: Alieo on May 17, 2011, 12:25:03 AM
Post by: Crash on May 17, 2011, 03:56:33 PM
Stupid Imageshack, CPU is always more costly than bandwidth. You can normally milk unlimited bandwidth from your host but often only like 25mins/month of aggregate CPU time on a shared server.
Post by: Matthew on May 17, 2011, 07:41:03 PM
Set phasers to harsh, man, lol.5$ says they host their own servers, meaning that bandwidth is all they pay for besides electricity.
Stupid Imageshack, CPU is always more costly than bandwidth. You can normally milk unlimited bandwidth from your host but often only like 25mins/month of aggregate CPU time on a shared server.
Post by: Crash on May 18, 2011, 03:44:17 AM
What puzzles me is that a loaded CPU consumes more power and discharges more heat than an idle one whereas a busy connection can't say the same.
I think it must all have to do with getting people back to their site so they can hit you with adverts on their own turf, which presumably balances out the extra CPU usage financially.
Interestingly, the Pirate Bay just ordered 10 2xQuad Xeon servers and I pointed out how sad it was that the hardware was being wasted in that way and, my God, what a flamewar kicked off there, over at TorrentFreak.
It was a bit like me V all the pirates in the world (one of whom was one of the guys prosecuted in the 2009 Pirate Bay Trial).
Post by: -<WillyP>- on May 18, 2011, 04:23:04 AM
Post by: SaladBadger on May 18, 2011, 06:26:28 AM
Then again, these days I tend to avoid imageshack like the plague -- they've been doing some very annoying things lately, like forcing certain regions to register (likely paid if I remember correct) accounts to view images, heh.
Post by: Crash on May 18, 2011, 06:41:56 AM
Hell with them. Getting some decent hosting or setting up a little server for personal use is usually pretty inexpensive. Then you can do what you want.
Post by: TechPro on May 18, 2011, 08:16:26 AM
Post by: NUMBERZero on May 18, 2011, 12:18:42 PM
Post by: VANGUARD on May 18, 2011, 12:59:10 PM
Post by: TechPro on May 18, 2011, 01:43:41 PM
My job got the iPad for me, and I gotta say ... it is very nice to have on hand (and handy).
[Insert off-topic comments...]
With this thing I can (while away from my desktop or laptop computers, or at them):
1. Do multiple email accounts (I'm checking 4 currently, though I have around 14 accounts)
2. Surf the web (duh) and while Safari isn't the greatest (sorry Steve Jobs, you and I disagree) it actually does a pretty decent job.
3. Multiple Calendars (can be calendars tied to you email accounts)
4. Take notes anytime/anywhere (probably one of the best all-time uses for this thing) and in a I.T. job that is worth a lot.
5. Most wireless based network activities (ping, traceroute, telnet, packet analysis, signal strength, subnet tools, network speed tests, on and on ...), VNC, RDP, 5250 Terminal, SSH, etc. (yes, I can easily remote control my Win2008 R2 servers with this device)
6. News apps, and info feeds, streaming, RSS, you name it. Lots of these. USA Today, BBC, MSNBC, PBS, NPR, Engadget, CNet, on and on...
7. Social networking. Facebook, LinkIn, MySpace, Twitter, IM apps of all kinds, SMS messaging, Digg, StumbleUpon .... again, LOTs of stuff here.
8. Media (video, music, pictures, etc) YouTube, GoogleVideo, Movie Trailers (Apple.com and others), IMDB, Pandora, iTunes (of course), MP3, and much more, including Google Earth.
9. File handling. Despite the opinion many get right off, it does do file handling, especially the the Internet "Cloud" by way of many apps (including Google Apps).
10. Video Conference. It has two cameras (in front and in back) making it easy to snap pics or use as a web cam. I got the WebEx app (for those of you who are familiar with WebEx video conferencing).
11. Read books. Lots and lots of books.
12. Games. Yes, we shan't skip that.
To give you a "peek" ... here's some additional pics. One shows me reading the News through the BBC app, another shows the latest news of HP and Dell through "Flipbook", then a pic of me switching between apps (yes, it runs multiple apps at the same time), and lastely a very informative Weather app. You don't get stuff this in-depth or immersive with the much smaller iPod Touch (I have one of those, too).
[... return to thread topic now]
Post by: Crash on May 18, 2011, 03:18:58 PM
I think they should have called it the "Why?-Pad". I got a 5" android tablet that is a good size for browsing, has Flash for a start and makes a pretty good job of all the above. I've had it ages. It has a really good camera and it's built like a brick s***house too. It's pretty pocketable, makes calls and it was free with contract.
Apple really are the kings of marketing if they can get so many people to *pay* separately for a larger and maybe less-functional product. I say that with particular reference to the first IPad.
Post by: TechPro on May 18, 2011, 04:15:46 PM
14 email addresses... My "home" email accounts (I have 3, long story), email accounts for IM services (msn, yahoo, aim, icq) at home, email accounts for the same IM services when at work, work email account, 2 email accounts for printing and scanning services I maintain at work ... That's 14 and I have't even mentioned my "junk" accounts for when I sign up for stuff online (thus avoiding spam in my 'active' accounts). ;D
Yeah, my email is very compartmentalized... ::)
Post by: Crash on May 18, 2011, 04:59:13 PM
I hadn't considered all the instant messaging addresses that you pick up in life. I just use Windows Live but I'm dissatisfied with its reliability and the amount of advertising. I feel that when you pay well over £100 for the 'ultimate' version an operating system, you shouldn't have to be exposed to advertising when you use programs that ostensibly form part of it. Obviously, I understand that the Live Network costs money to run, which has to come from somewhere, but it does come as a slap in the face.
Post by: karx-elf-erx on May 19, 2011, 01:43:09 AM
Post by: Crash on May 19, 2011, 02:42:42 AM
I didn't say it had "bad performance". Where did I say that? Maybe you can look back and find where I said that because I can't find it.
If there's one thing I dislike, it's being misquoted or misrepresented. Could I has cheeseburger/apology?
What I did say was that "Flash has much higher runtime performance" and that's all I said. That statement can be backed up by evidence and I did say that things would likely even-up once the technology matured a bit.
There are published demos and experiments right there on Youtube for you look for, done by people far more qualified than me that show that Flash has far superior performance to HTML5 in terms of handling large numbers of objects (ie. impressive particle effects and whatever) although I grant you that I saw those some time ago and things have likely improved. Large numbers of objects is one big thing that you need for online games development. That's why I said it was ideal "for in-browser games".
I don't draw many conclusions from that fact that "Quake Online" *might* run in HTML5 ... , AFAYK. I can find something called "Quake Live". According to Wikipedia "Quake Live" runs from a browser plugin that has to be downloaded, so I'm guessing it doesn't run ... in HTML5 although it doesn't seem to run in Flash either. Aside from that, it is based on Quake III Arena and that game is 12 years old. I should know. I was too young to purchase it without my parents being there to lie about my age when it was released. Mind you, it was a good game and I got a *lot* of mileage out of it.
All I'm saying is that Flash has its uses. Now, Google seems to have got Quake II working in HTML5 but that game requires 90MHz worth of CPU time and no hardware acceleration in its original form. It is a product of a nobler era. I don't know at all if the same is possible in any way with Flash, not having that much experience working with it but it looks as though the only reason this was done by Google was just as a "Haha, look. Mine's as big as yours." exercise. I wonder if poeple thought "what's the point" when it came to porting it to Flash and ported it to Windows Mobile or... whatever instead.
I can understand why people think Flash is a bad idea. I can think of quite a few reasons for that but I don't appreciate the way you try and slap me down based on "AFAIK" information that turns out to be completely wrong as far as I can tell.
I'm sorry if I come across as overly aggressive but I've kinda had my faith in humanity shaken by a certain argument that I unfortunately got tied up in at TorrentFreak.
Post by: Darkflamewolf on May 19, 2011, 03:48:51 AM
Post by: Scyphi on May 19, 2011, 06:34:17 AM
Post by: Crash on May 19, 2011, 07:12:25 AM
Tineye.com is a really useful website.
Post by: TechPro on May 19, 2011, 07:37:18 PM
I hadn't considered all the instant messaging addresses that you pick up in life. I just use Windows Live but I'm dissatisfied with its reliability and the amount of advertising. I feel that when you pay well over £100 for the 'ultimate' version an operating system, you shouldn't have to be exposed to advertising when you use programs that ostensibly form part of it. Obviously, I understand that the Live Network costs money to run, which has to come from somewhere, but it does come as a slap in the face.
That's why I use the Trillian client (http://www.trillian.im/). It handles multiple chat services (msn, yahoo, aol/aim, icq, irc, google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more), provides most services that chat users use including webcam and voice, doesn't use a lot of system resources, no ads, and standard version is free.
Post by: Crash on May 20, 2011, 02:04:44 AM
Apparently, a lot of people have that trouble. I un- and re-installed but it made no frickin' difference.
Post by: TechPro on May 20, 2011, 06:30:03 AM
I was made aware of this detail while reading the details about the newest update to Trillian. I've seen so very very few ads with it ... it's like having no ads at all.
Post by: VANGUARD on May 20, 2011, 07:12:54 AM
part of the reason I went with Outlook Express/Kmail/(whatever the iMac mail is called) is NOT to deal with advertisement.
Post by: Matthew on May 20, 2011, 08:58:22 PM
Post by: Scyphi on May 31, 2011, 07:04:56 AM
Actually been meaning to bump it for a few days now to post this. ::)
Post by: Kaiaatzl on May 31, 2011, 07:08:54 AM
(Silver has the gravity gun).
Post by: Crash on May 31, 2011, 11:08:30 AM
That franchise has done nothing right since the Megadrive.
Post by: Kaiaatzl on May 31, 2011, 12:05:48 PM
Watch Silver's gameplay in Sonic 06 and you'll see what I mean.
And I actually liked Sonic Heroes (and the Sonic Adventure titles, now that I've played them). I played Unleashed and Colors on my friend's Wii... Unleashed was awful (at least in the night stages, the day was kind of cool), but Colors was really good.
Post by: Scyphi on May 31, 2011, 12:58:14 PM
Quote
"It's like politics, with it's people on the "right" side, and those on the "left", with several sitting somewhere in-between...except with the Sonic fanbase, there's also an "up" side, a "down" side, a "southeast" side, a "northwest" side, and so on, with even more people sitting somewhere in the middle of it all. With all that diversity, it's hard to find two Sonic fans that can agree on much of anything regarding Sonic."
It's actually quite frustrating at times. Particularly when fans start getting carried away. There are some out there that seem to quite truthfully hate the direction the franchise has gone with every fiber of their body. And then keep playing the games, as if expecting them to sudden match their every, unique, want.
As if.
There are a few things most fans can agree on, though, and that's Sonic 06 was a really bad game (made worse by the fact that it was obvious to all it didn't have to be, because deep down, it still had the makings of a stellar game), that Sonic Colors was probably the most promising Sonic game released in a long while (but not perfect, to what degree, though, is a matter of debate), and that the upcoming Sonic Generations looks pretty promising for the moment.
Going from that, one can safely say that, yes, Sonic has gone downhill in recent years, but is showing signs of pulling out, so Sega may still turn things around. So I'm hopeful. :)
And here I thought I was going to have people asking me where I got the picture. :P
Silver is a great character by the way, he just had the misfortune of debuting in a very bad game. :-\
Post by: VANGUARD on May 31, 2011, 01:24:32 PM
Post by: Crash on May 31, 2011, 01:28:21 PM
I just remember from my childhood that Sonic was the game everyone looked up to as the standard on the megadrive. It made Mario seem very childish, slow and stilted. Now all it seems to do is play catch-up and try to fit-in and measure-up.
I think they need to go back to the characters and premise that really made it great. I wonder whether they've diluted the original characters too much with newer ones that push away the original fans. That and they've changed the original ones as well with regard to Dr Robotnik and his unfortunate name-change.
Post by: Sapphirus on May 31, 2011, 02:56:24 PM
Lego Fortress 2-
(http://s1.postimage.org/qmou0z44/lego_fortess2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qmou0z44/)
Macross Robotech, Zentraedi Officer's Battlepod (Glaug)-
(http://s1.postimage.org/qn22br2c/robotech_officerpod.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qn22br2c/)
(the whole Robotech (and Macross) craze came before Transformers and Battletech/Mechwarrior for those who didn't know or forgot)
Red Medic's Classroom-
(http://s1.postimage.org/qnsixays/tf2_in_class.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qnsixays/)
TF2 Silhouettes-
(http://s1.postimage.org/qo92arwk/tf2_a.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qo92arwk/)
This, is, 2Fort!-
(http://s1.postimage.org/qow7tmtg/TF2_Pyro_Sparta.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qow7tmtg/)
War For Cybertron, Bumblebee-
(http://s1.postimage.org/qp4hidac/WFC_bumblebee.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qp4hidac/)
Post by: Kaiaatzl on June 01, 2011, 04:17:13 AM
Lego Fortress 2-
([url]http://s1.postimage.org/qmou0z44/lego_fortess2.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://postimage.org/image/qmou0z44/[/url])
WANT
I have a deep, insightful psychological interpretation for you (Highlight the area below):
You like randomizing images.
Silver is a great character by the way, he just had the misfortune of debuting in a very bad game. :-\
And he has the gravity gun.
Post by: Scyphi on June 01, 2011, 05:22:33 AM
Quote from: Crash
That and they've changed the original ones as well with regard to Dr Robotnik and his unfortunate name-change.
Robotnik was always only his North American name, something we America's dubbed him for some marketing reason that alludes me. In Japan, he was always Dr. Eggman from the beginning. I think the reason they ultimately dropped one name, was because having two different names was causing a confusion.
@ wazzazzle: You can't let that go, can you? :P
Post by: Kaiaatzl on June 01, 2011, 05:31:57 AM
It's like wanting to go in space! ==> because I'm secretly the 'Silver has the gravity gun!' personality core.
Post by: Scyphi on June 01, 2011, 05:57:59 AM
Post by: Matthew on June 01, 2011, 06:06:50 AM
Space. :PThe final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission...
Post by: Scyphi on June 01, 2011, 06:15:00 AM
Quote from: Scyphi
Space. :P
Ooh! Got an even better idea!
Click here. (http://www.portal2sounds.com/298) ;)
Post by: SaladBadger on June 01, 2011, 06:25:55 AM
to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. <insert awesome 60's sci-fi theme song here>Space. :PThe final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission...
:P
Post by: Kaiaatzl on June 01, 2011, 10:02:10 AM
You know where the moon is? It's in space!!!
Post by: Alieo on June 01, 2011, 07:29:15 PM
*Que Descent Theme*
Post by: Scyphi on June 02, 2011, 08:03:24 AM
We seem to have two different fanboy conversations going on here. :P x2
Post by: Kaiaatzl on June 02, 2011, 09:17:15 AM
Nope.
It's like wanting to go in space! ==> because I'm secretly the 'Silver has the gravity gun!' personality core.
Post by: Canceler on June 02, 2011, 08:02:11 PM
Post by: Scyphi on June 03, 2011, 05:44:17 AM
@ Canceler: Nice pic, where exactly is that?
Post by: Kaiaatzl on June 03, 2011, 05:55:15 AM
Because you definitely didn't give any indication.
You interpreted the yellow part right for sure :P (and you were, like, the only one who did. ;) )
You know what the sky in Canceller's pic looks like? It looks like space!
But seriously, that's some awesome wallpaper.
Post by: TechPro on June 03, 2011, 02:42:14 PM
this ([url]http://i51.tinypic.com/e89352.png[/url])
Nice pic. Where'd you find that at?
Post by: Crash on June 03, 2011, 03:58:32 PM
Post by: -<WillyP>- on June 03, 2011, 04:44:57 PM
/me wonders how we got back on topic so quick.
Post by: NUMBERZero on June 03, 2011, 05:31:41 PM
I have two backgrounds that I will post in about a week.
Post by: Matthew on June 03, 2011, 08:24:00 PM
Post by: NUMBERZero on June 04, 2011, 05:32:34 AM
Post by: Scyphi on June 04, 2011, 06:43:15 AM
I've actually been meaning to ask this. Does anybody else have the sound schemes on their computers personalized to play different sounds, and if so, what sounds?
Not to derail the topic, of course. Maybe I should have asked this in a new thread...
@ wazzazzle: Yes, I caught the 'Silver has the gravity gun personality core' part, but the best way I could think of to respond to it, was to post what I did. :P
Post by: SaladBadger on June 04, 2011, 06:45:22 AM
(then again, I also almost never customize my color schemes or the like. I guess I just can't decide on something that looks good ever).
Post by: Kaiaatzl on June 04, 2011, 11:17:26 AM
And even once I've personalized the sound scheme I'd probably be changing it again really soon.
So... not yet. I'm not good at sticking with decisions when they involve things I make and I could (and will) improve on.
I think I do almost have enough sounds I've made that I like though.
Post by: Sapphirus on June 04, 2011, 12:06:34 PM
I decided that I made my default start-up the "Register Sibko Identity" quote from Mechwarrior 2: 31st Century Combat, since **clanner\** I am mostly part of Clan Wolf **clanner/** (yes, you have 2 choices between Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Wolf in the original retail Mechwarrior 2).
(If you don't know what a Sibko is, look it up at the Battletech Wiki/Sarna.net (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Sibko) (it also has several knowledgebases for Mechwarrior)
Anywho, added more wallpapers into my randomizer-
#1, Assault Tech 1: Battletech, gang up on the downed Catapult (It got all of it's leg actuators destroyed)-
(http://s1.postimage.org/28wpy3s1w/AT1_catapult_beatup.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/28wpy3s1w/)
(Note: the Marauder IIC configuration that I'm piloting is custom)
#2, Mechwarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Legacy, Stone Rhino (Inner Sphere name, Behemoth)-
(http://s1.postimage.org/28xrzgres/MW2_Ghost_Bear_Stone_Rhino.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/28xrzgres/)
EDIT: #3, As a tribute of my fun on Mechwarrior: Living Legends, I've added another one-
(http://s3.postimage.org/19ymka18k/mwll.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/19ymka18k/)
Post by: Ronin RedFox on June 06, 2011, 10:25:41 PM
And here's my Desktop!
Picture by MarcelloRupelli on deviantart: http://marcellorupelli.deviantart.com/
Post by: NUMBERZero on June 10, 2011, 05:13:15 PM
Ok! I have successfully moved into my new house and got my computer set up again.
Current:
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6640/mercenarieswallpaper.jpg)
The other (Currently on my phone):
(http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/6004/mercenarieswallpaper2.jpg)
Post by: Sapphirus on June 10, 2011, 05:52:47 PM
Wolf, does MechWarrior Living Legends have joystick support?Yep, it sure does.
But the current version (0.5.1) of Living Legends now only supports Crysis Wars.
Post by: -<WillyP>- on June 11, 2011, 06:11:51 AM
Nice detail in those levels, Omega, what game(s) are they from?
Post by: NUMBERZero on June 11, 2011, 11:02:04 AM
The first is a remake of the one below. Someone did that in paintshop or something, IDK. But it looks cool.
Post by: Ronin RedFox on June 16, 2011, 11:19:19 PM
And does anyone know how to make the icons smaller than size 16, because windows won't let me make them smaller. I'm crazy, so I don't like the icons to cover up the nice pictures I have. :P
Post by: NUMBERZero on June 17, 2011, 12:43:25 AM
Size 1 is preferable :)
I'M JUST KIDDING! XD
I think I got my desktop messiness from my parents. They arn't too tech savy. I've been slowly fixing up my cluster. The bad part is that I use a lot of them. The worst part is that sometimes my computer automatically rearranges them into random positions.
Don't mind me. Just help Darc.
Post by: SaladBadger on June 17, 2011, 06:19:04 AM
I kinda wish this view was also in the explorer.
Post by: Scyphi on June 17, 2011, 06:48:21 AM
Post by: VANGUARD on June 17, 2011, 07:54:30 AM
Post by: SaladBadger on June 17, 2011, 08:57:40 AM
Post by: Alieo on June 17, 2011, 11:51:51 PM
All this time I've been working on various MP3 album projects and haven't had a chance to finish World 8, but it's pretty much finished, just gotta complete some holes in the map.
Post by: Sapphirus on June 28, 2011, 08:09:33 PM
War For Cybertron Shockwave-
(http://s4.postimage.org/2dhnbkgf8/wfc_shockwave.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2dhnbkgf8/)
vs.
Dark of the Moon Shockwave (this was used as a celebration of the upcoming (and hopefully better than Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen) Transformers film, Dark of the Moon)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/2dhsa6hwk/DOTM_Shockwave.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2dhsa6hwk/)
(really don't care for the Character designs in the Movie trilogy TBH)
anyways...
Some artwork that I found from Deviantart that I now used as desktop walls-
#1. TF2 Pyro
(http://s4.postimage.org/2djy0ft44/tf2_pyro_thank.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2djy0ft44/)
#2. Flight of the Valkyrie
(http://s4.postimage.org/2dkcw9xk4/flight_of_the_valkyrie.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2dkcw9xk4/)
#3 "Laserbeak, Eject!"-
(http://s4.postimage.org/2dkhuvz1g/g1_soundwave.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2dkhuvz1g/)
#4 some random scifi image-
(http://s4.postimage.org/2dkl5yo10/scifi_desktop_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2dkl5yo10/)
#5 some spaceship-
(http://s4.postimage.org/2dkoh1d0k/random_spaceship.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2dkoh1d0k/)
finally, wallpapers from offical sites (outside dev' art)-
#1. this one is found on ClassicBattletech.com-
(http://s4.postimage.org/2dkv36qzo/battletech_coup_de_grace.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2dkv36qzo/)
#2. as a celebration of Meet the Medic (from a few days ago)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/2dl1pc4ys/medic_doves_Desktop.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2dl1pc4ys/)
Post by: Kaiaatzl on June 29, 2011, 04:13:08 AM
Because it's still the best wallpaper I have that fits my resolution/aspect ratio.
Post by: Crash on June 29, 2011, 04:36:09 AM
Is that Valkyrie a VF-0 or a VF-1?
Dead looking forward to Transformers by the way ...
Post by: Alieo on June 29, 2011, 09:55:25 AM
Post by: TechPro on July 01, 2011, 08:25:49 AM
Post by: Scyphi on July 01, 2011, 01:43:29 PM
:P
Post by: TechPro on July 01, 2011, 09:10:43 PM
Post by: Canceler on July 26, 2011, 11:43:48 AM
also, my new desktop:
Post by: Sidhe Priest on July 28, 2011, 12:39:01 PM
Post by: Crash on July 28, 2011, 12:57:30 PM
That last picture is slightly mindbending. Is it supposed to be something or is it one of those math fractal things?
Post by: Sidhe Priest on July 28, 2011, 01:05:28 PM
Post by: Kaiaatzl on July 28, 2011, 01:20:35 PM
I want. In 1366x768
Post by: Sidhe Priest on July 28, 2011, 01:23:54 PM
http://live2b.deviantart.com/gallery/?q=Strange++Awakening#/d33sf5o
Post by: Sidhe Priest on July 28, 2011, 01:24:19 PM
Post by: Kaiaatzl on July 28, 2011, 02:14:46 PM
Post by: Matthew on July 28, 2011, 08:57:02 PM
1400*900, should scale?What a coincidence, I run 1440x900! (Assuming you actually meant 1440x900, never heard of 1400x900)
[url]http://live2b.deviantart.com/gallery/?q=Strange++Awakening#/d33sf5o[/url]
Post by: Crash on July 29, 2011, 01:44:29 AM
Post by: Sidhe Priest on July 29, 2011, 02:50:10 AM
Post by: Alieo on July 31, 2011, 09:56:36 PM
Post by: Sapphirus on August 01, 2011, 07:35:07 PM
from Deviantart
Some Samus goodness!-
(http://s2.postimage.org/qijt646c/metroid_prime_samus_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qijt646c/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/qin48t5w/metroid_prime_samus_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qin48t5w/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/qiors5no/samus.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qiors5no/)
some Team Fortress 2 wallpaper-
(http://s2.postimage.org/qitqe750/teamfortress_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qitqe750/)
and an X-wing-
(http://s2.postimage.org/qix1gw4k/x_wing.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qix1gw4k/)
Go Through my favs on Deviantart to see each matching wallpaper (http://sapphirewolf3057.deviantart.com/favourites/)
And finally screen caps taken from youtube videos and ingame screens of mine
Taken from Shocking Confusion on youtube (http://youtu.be/EWnIi2pUx3g)-
(http://s2.postimage.org/qj8m8bl0/shocking_confusion.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qj8m8bl0/)
A screenshot of my demoman with Dangeresque Too glasses and a fro and other stuff-
(http://s2.postimage.org/qjbxb0kk/demoesque.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qjbxb0kk/)
Screenshot from (the obvious and infamous) nope.avi on youtube but edited with photoshop to give it a Matrix feel-
(http://s2.postimage.org/qjf8dpk4/nopetrix.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qjf8dpk4/)
Post by: NUMBERZero on August 02, 2011, 03:47:24 PM
Now for mine! I love the A-10. They were scheduled to go out of service many years ago, but considering how we're only dealing with terrorists living in rundown houses and caves, and driving around vehicles held together with duct tape, the Air Force figured that some 30mm cannon fire solves many problems.
Post by: TechPro on August 09, 2011, 07:01:06 AM
Post by: VANGUARD on August 09, 2011, 08:03:21 AM
I should probably look at some of those wallpapers again; once I get the internet going at home.
Post by: Kaiaatzl on August 10, 2011, 06:32:31 AM
It makes me feel powerful.
Post by: Scyphi on August 10, 2011, 06:40:36 AM
Post by: Alieo on August 16, 2011, 11:19:02 AM
Post by: Scyphi on August 17, 2011, 07:46:41 AM
Post by: Sapphirus on August 17, 2011, 09:44:45 AM
(http://s2.postimage.org/2wdl4v750/path_to_terra_desktop.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2wdl4v750/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/2wdyd5z38/on_patrol.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2wdyd5z38/)
Post by: Alieo on August 24, 2011, 03:04:42 AM
Post by: NUMBERZero on August 24, 2011, 12:22:43 PM
Post by: Sapphirus on September 01, 2011, 10:31:09 PM
The first one's a screencap that I took in Garry's Mod involving Homestar Runner and Strongbad in a counterstrike map, Dust(I think)-
(http://s4.postimage.org/2gn7o8eec/hsr_sb_cs.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2gn7o8eec/)
and 2 other CS:S related WP that are found on the net-
(http://s4.postimage.org/2gpid3r38/pwned_CS.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2gpid3r38/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/2gq8tpazo/sabotage.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2gq8tpazo/)
Several Mechwarrior (and Battletech) related fan-artwork from Pavel (source to images (http://www.mektek.net/forums/topic/184518-does-someone-still-have-pavels-work/))-
(http://s1.postimage.org/29id26kp0/argus_and_novacat.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/29id26kp0/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/29iqahcn8/timberwolf_and_hollander.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/29iqahcn8/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/29itlk1ms/forest_timberwolf.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/29itlk1ms/)
Post by: TechPro on September 07, 2011, 03:52:05 PM
Post by: VANGUARD on September 07, 2011, 06:03:24 PM
2 new images into my randomizer, these can be found at Punakettu's Deviantart gallery ([url]https://punakettu.deviantart.com/gallery/[/url])-
([url]http://s2.postimage.org/2wdl4v750/path_to_terra_desktop.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://postimage.org/image/2wdl4v750/[/url])
spooky. I just looked at this picture and then the sirens went off here. always does that at 12:00, 6:00, and 9:00
Post by: Matthew on September 08, 2011, 07:40:41 PM
Post by: VANGUARD on September 08, 2011, 08:43:47 PM
http://lakeminnetonkamag.com/article/last-glance/excelsiors-siren
Post by: Scyphi on September 09, 2011, 06:45:11 AM
They have since stopped for whatever reason. :-\
Post by: VANGUARD on September 09, 2011, 06:57:23 AM
I think Saturday (maybe even Sunday), there is a time or two that they don't sound the alarm, but the weekdays: 12:00, 18:00 and 21:00.
Post by: Eagle131 on September 15, 2011, 02:32:31 PM
Post by: Alieo on September 17, 2011, 10:58:47 AM
Second Pic: Completed October's "Dreary Woods." Supposed to contrast April's Dreamy Woods.
Post by: Kaiaatzl on September 18, 2011, 07:13:38 AM
I see the parallel.
October is when it starts snowing. April is when the snow finishes melting!
Post by: Matthew on September 18, 2011, 08:12:07 AM
April and October -- good choice!Not where I live it isn't.
I see the parallel.
October is when it starts snowing. April is when the snow finishes melting!
Post by: VANGUARD on September 18, 2011, 08:33:44 AM
April and October -- good choice!
I see the parallel.
October is when it starts snowing. April is when the snow finishes melting!
sounds like Minnesota
Post by: Scyphi on September 18, 2011, 12:48:44 PM
Though I really kind of wish it didn't snow in October so often. ::)
Post by: Kaiaatzl on September 18, 2011, 04:42:07 PM
April and October -- good choice!Not where I live it isn't.
I see the parallel.
October is when it starts snowing. April is when the snow finishes melting!
Then you don't live in the right places to truly enjoy the weather.
Post by: Alieo on September 19, 2011, 01:59:50 AM
April and October -- good choice!Not where I live it isn't.
I see the parallel.
October is when it starts snowing. April is when the snow finishes melting!
Then you don't live in the right places to truly enjoy the weather.
Ohhh, then you're gonna LOVE my December map, you cold weather fiend you.
Post by: Scyphi on September 19, 2011, 08:23:49 AM
Quote from: wazzazzle
Then you don't live in the right places to truly enjoy the weather.
Ha, ha, nicely put, I'm going to have to remember that the next time I cross paths with someone not used to a true and proper winter. :P
Post by: Alieo on September 20, 2011, 01:12:24 PM
Post by: VANGUARD on September 20, 2011, 01:29:32 PM
Post by: Scyphi on September 21, 2011, 06:39:29 AM
Wazzazzle's is where it gets even colder, though, as I understand it.
Post by: VANGUARD on September 21, 2011, 07:55:56 AM
Post by: Alieo on September 22, 2011, 02:55:07 AM
Post by: Kaiaatzl on September 22, 2011, 09:33:56 AM
Granted, you probably wouldn't be such a big fan of humidity either at minus 50 degrees.
Post by: Scyphi on September 23, 2011, 06:26:43 AM
Post by: Kaiaatzl on September 23, 2011, 08:23:18 AM
Post by: Sapphirus on September 23, 2011, 12:02:46 PM
Anyways I've added more:
Some jet wallpapers that I found on Deviantart (1 F-14, 2 F-15s)-
(http://s2.postimage.org/17fxslcf8/f_14.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17fxslcf8/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/17g13o1es/f_15_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17g13o1es/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/17g4eqqec/f_15_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17g4eqqec/)
Not on dev-art but still:
someone on tfw2005.com compiled these awesome Transformers: War For Cybertron poster sized images into a wallpaper-
(http://s2.postimage.org/17gmlnjtw/war_for_cybertron_autobot_vs_decepticons.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17gmlnjtw/)
(NZ, you should get War For Cybertron for either XBox360 or PS3. It's the best Transformers game since Transformers Armada for PS2 (since you told me before)
EDIT: Bumblebee's face is being obscured by my non-steam game shortcut icon :P
and finally, this is battletech related but the description for this one is a long story-
(http://s2.postimage.org/17jud9uec/lootbag_commando.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/17jud9uec/)
(for better info, check out Miniature Rules starting with page 1 (http://battletech.cavaliercavalry.com/mrarchive001.shtml) (the battletech webcomic)
Post by: NUMBERZero on September 23, 2011, 12:58:51 PM
Post by: Alieo on September 30, 2011, 10:37:49 PM
...I wonder what's gonna happen to him just before 10-10? >:)
Post by: DarkWing on October 01, 2011, 06:18:05 AM
Maybe it's just me, but I always thought desktops should be both beautiful and easy to use instead of being beautiful and difficult.
Pictures like this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7172698@N06/6198642077/
Is what I like to use for desktops. Beautiful and when used on your desktop, the icons are easy to see.
Post by: Alieo on October 01, 2011, 03:03:27 PM
Post by: Sapphirus on October 02, 2011, 01:49:43 PM
(http://s4.postimage.org/15vpye410/blackproph_xl_descent2_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/15vpye410/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/15vrlxgis/blackproph_xl_descent2_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/15vrlxgis/)
and a wallpaper from MetalBeast that I'm reusing into the randomizer-
(http://s4.postimage.org/15vt9gt0k/dxx_rebirth.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/15vt9gt0k/)
EDIT: you can NOW get my Black Prophecy XL wallpapers in my Deviant Art Gallery (http://sapphirewolf3057.deviantart.com/gallery/32980935), it's simple, click on download, right click on the download image and select 'set-as-wallpaper'.
Post by: SpeedySPCFan on October 03, 2011, 03:17:28 AM
Post by: Scyphi on October 03, 2011, 07:03:45 AM
Post by: Ronin RedFox on October 03, 2011, 09:40:32 AM
Post by: NUMBERZero on October 03, 2011, 01:00:32 PM
Anyway, All Of The Above, you should grab just any pic. I don't always fill up my entire desktop. I sometimes have some black to the sides when the pic is in the center. It still looks great and organized.
(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs5/PRE/i/2004/325/2/a/Furry_Zero_by_zkfanart.jpg)
Post by: Matthew on October 03, 2011, 07:41:31 PM
Post by: Kaiaatzl on October 04, 2011, 07:09:00 AM
All Of The Above
That's a good name isn't it?
The protagonist of one of Xaihyv's books is named "Almost". Of course, everyone just calls him "Al".
Post by: VANGUARD on October 04, 2011, 07:58:06 AM
Post by: Scyphi on October 04, 2011, 08:33:23 AM
Post by: Kaiaatzl on October 31, 2011, 06:41:16 PM
Post by: CrazyEnzo03 on October 31, 2011, 08:24:58 PM
(http://www.iaza.com/work/111021C/iaza16711163338000.png)
Post by: Sapphirus on November 01, 2011, 10:15:08 AM
(http://s9.postimage.org/opi199y0b/FOC_grimlock1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/opi199y0b/)
(http://s7.postimage.org/mjtm3l4lz/FOC_grimlock2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/mjtm3l4lz/)
2 Battletech wallpapers-
(http://s4.postimage.org/dkvtwrwll/TRO3055_Upgrade.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dkvtwrwll/)
(http://s7.postimage.org/l2hcjiemv/wars_of_reaving.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/l2hcjiemv/)
and finally the Sentry-
(http://s7.postimage.org/d4rivlqqf/TF2sentry.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/d4rivlqqf/)
Post by: Alieo on November 01, 2011, 11:33:40 AM
First Pic: Dreary Woods completed
Second Pic: Autumn Vista
Post by: Ronin RedFox on November 04, 2011, 10:41:50 AM
Kinda how I feel when I listen to music, usually takes me someplace else.
By AlectorFencer at deviantart: http://alectorfencer.deviantart.com/ (http://alectorfencer.deviantart.com/)
Post by: NUMBERZero on November 04, 2011, 01:18:48 PM
Post by: TechPro on November 09, 2011, 09:37:16 AM
Post by: Alieo on November 09, 2011, 11:01:09 PM
Post by: NUMBERZero on November 12, 2011, 11:11:35 PM
Post by: TechPro on November 19, 2011, 03:52:41 PM
Post by: Sapphirus on November 23, 2011, 02:10:50 PM
Era Report - 3062 (Battletech):
(http://s7.postimage.org/6lnxj1wqf/era_report3062.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6lnxj1wqf/)
As a tribute of my first time playing Mass Effect (Yes I got it on steam during the Autumn sale):
(http://s7.postimage.org/maz2j9e5z/mass_effect.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/maz2j9e5z/)
Robotech Spartan (that became the unseen Archer in Battletech):
(http://s9.postimage.org/mqiz9ae2z/robotech_spartan.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/mqiz9ae2z/)
Winter Kodiak (art done by Punakettu, check out his awesome renderings at his Deviantart gallery (http://punakettu.deviantart.com/)):
(http://s11.postimage.org/wj917fucv/winter_kodiak.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/wj917fucv/)
2 more images as walls found at DeviantArt-
(http://s9.postimage.org/vrp5n3lkb/F_A_18_Hornet.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/vrp5n3lkb/)
(http://s9.postimage.org/4xp21m6ej/samus_aran.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4xp21m6ej/)
Post by: VANGUARD on November 27, 2011, 08:30:22 AM
Post by: Sapphirus on November 30, 2011, 03:29:27 PM
(http://s11.postimage.org/ezv5jrkkf/Jim_Raynor.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ezv5jrkkf/)
Post by: Alieo on December 01, 2011, 12:23:40 AM
Post by: Scyphi on December 01, 2011, 08:37:50 AM
It was hard to pick which one I wanted, though. Wasn't really in the mood for a Star Trek or Stargate themed pic, though, and I had a whole mess of Portal pics I liked, but I had just had a Portal desktop, so I wanted something different this time. Didn't find any original artsy pics that I really felt HAD to be my desktop on this occasion, though, nor did I have anything that fit the wintery theme of the time of year. Nearly went with a Sonic-related desktop that I had found recently...
...but finally I broke down to temptation and went with the pic I had actually been trying to resist using as a desktop for awhile now.
For what I would think would be obvious reasons.
Still...at least I'm brave enough to admit it.
Post by: SaladBadger on December 01, 2011, 12:53:37 PM
Post by: TechPro on December 01, 2011, 03:07:51 PM
Post by: Scyphi on December 01, 2011, 05:01:06 PM
But I won't.
Not here at least. ;)
Post by: NUMBERZero on December 01, 2011, 07:14:30 PM
I could to Techpro though, because of a certain discussion we had once on the matter of MLP while sitting in the same room at home, on the subject of a certain episode I brought up in this thread ([url]http://www.planetdescent.net/index.php/topic,833.msg11885.html#msg11885[/url]).
But I won't.
Not here at least. ;)
lol, You can probably tell the interest that I have generated at this point. Had "the discussion" with my mom actually and it went over well. She is now the editor of my story. Haven't told my dad.
(http://d.facdn.net/art/khyaber/1312917698.khyaber_tek_lowres.png)
Post by: Kaiaatzl on December 02, 2011, 07:47:47 AM
Have I ever mentioned what I think about dragons?
Post by: TechPro on December 08, 2011, 08:41:49 AM
Post by: NUMBERZero on December 08, 2011, 09:00:07 AM
I don't think you have, Kaia.
Post by: -<WillyP>- on December 08, 2011, 07:45:47 PM
Spotted this one this morning. Thought I'd share knowing some here will enjoy this. (as is, I'm removing it from my Mac's desktop right away)
Wrong. Just plain wrong.
(http://test.rantthisspace.com/files/gif/ban.gif)
Post by: Kaiaatzl on December 08, 2011, 08:27:44 PM
I don't think you have, Kaia.
That words are not capable of describing the awesomeness that is dragons?
Post by: TechPro on December 08, 2011, 09:14:37 PM
Wrong. Just plain wrong.Indeed. That's why it stayed on my Mac desktop only long enough to take the pic.
Post by: Alieo on December 08, 2011, 11:39:06 PM
Post by: TechPro on December 09, 2011, 07:27:02 AM
Post by: Scyphi on December 09, 2011, 07:33:41 AM
Quote from: Kaiaatsel
That words are not capable of describing the awesomeness that is dragons?
How about "super-ultra-extreme-awesome-mazing?" :P
Post by: Kaiaatzl on December 09, 2011, 08:37:05 AM
Post by: Sidhe Priest on December 09, 2011, 06:09:32 PM
(http://s-chapel.divertiguia.com/images/SBDesk-500.png) (http://s-chapel.divertiguia.com/images/SBDesk.png)
By the way: SAAB-Scania is an aerospace/bus maker company that also makes cars. Not the other way around.
Post by: Sidhe Priest on December 09, 2011, 06:28:05 PM
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/rolfen1/3925813457/ (http://www.flickriver.com/photos/rolfen1/3925813457/)
http://www.bmlv.gv.at/download_archiv/photos/flieger/images/draken_12.jpg (http://www.bmlv.gv.at/download_archiv/photos/flieger/images/draken_12.jpg)
It is one of the most beatiful fighter planes ever made, double-delta wing swept at 60 & 80 degrees.
Post by: TechPro on December 09, 2011, 07:23:47 PM
Post by: Scyphi on December 10, 2011, 07:18:29 AM
Quote from: Kaiaastel
Not good enough
Thought as much. :P
Post by: TechPro on December 12, 2011, 07:22:09 AM
Post by: TechPro on December 12, 2011, 03:01:18 PM
Post by: Alieo on December 12, 2011, 04:51:19 PM
Post by: TechPro on December 12, 2011, 05:37:57 PM
Post by: -<WillyP>- on December 12, 2011, 05:45:56 PM
I want one! Though I am pretty happy with 1600x1200.
Post by: Sidhe Priest on December 12, 2011, 11:52:01 PM
Post by: TechPro on December 13, 2011, 05:41:00 AM
eh? What the heck kind of monitor is 2560x1024? :o? ... ah ... Ooh! You're talking about the Win7 desktop, not the Mac desktop. (geez, took me long enough).
I want one! Though I am pretty happy with 1600x1200.
The 2560x1024 image is the background (tiled) that I use on my dual 1280x1024 monitor setup.
The Mac is what it is. (1680x1050)
Alieo, sorry, it occurs to me (now, finally) that you must have been referring to the Win7 and not the Mac desktop. So the correct answer would be: dual monitors, background is tiled and that way fits perfectly across two monitors.
Post by: DarkWing on December 13, 2011, 07:40:44 AM
Still want. 8)eh? What the heck kind of monitor is 2560x1024? :o? ... ah ... Ooh! You're talking about the Win7 desktop, not the Mac desktop. (geez, took me long enough).
I want one! Though I am pretty happy with 1600x1200.
The 2560x1024 image is the background (tiled) that I use on my dual 1280x1024 monitor setup.
Post by: Alieo on December 31, 2011, 11:51:25 PM
Edit: I took the liberty of adding a "Desktops 2012" thread: http://www.planetdescent.net/index.php/topic,965.0.html (http://www.planetdescent.net/index.php/topic,965.0.html)