Guild Wars intro screensaver
Xaniera
Just downloaded it. Seems like there are a few glitchy spots, and I think I can barely see the seam, but otherwise, WOW! Way better than I could've possibly began to do, so I can't really complain. Downloaded just fine, and played okay once i downloaded the codec as well. The only thing i can see Anet being able to improve over this one is maybe variable settings and no seam in the water. Thanks Xenrath, and great job!
EternalTempest
I can't run it but I feel it's due to the codex I have installed. I can play xvid, divx, mkv and a bunch more. I use ffdshow to render xvid video (not the xvid codex).
The music is the new intro music when the pvp event launched. I was so glad they flagged DS to not kick in so people with direct song could hear it
The music is the new intro music when the pvp event launched. I was so glad they flagged DS to not kick in so people with direct song could hear it
Rahl
Nice work 
Nesty_Angel
awesome simply awesome, thanks!
DarkZeal
I don't think this screensaver actually saves the screen any... >.>
Nice work though..
Nice work though..
Kamatsu
LOL DarkZeal - Screensaver's came about ages ago to protect old monitor's from "Ghosting" effect's. What would happen if you left the same image running.. over time the image would imprint itself into the monitor.. thus you'd always have a "ghost" of that image. Thus screensaver's were made - images which moved around the screen which would prevent ghosting. This screensave would work in stopping ghosting as it's constently moving and changing.. thus while it won't reduce power-consumption.. it still stops ghosting (which isn't an issue anymore really..).
Course with modern monitor's this is virtually a null-point for them. Now the screensaver's are setup more for security reason's (ie you leave your work comp on to go to the loo with important stuff up and running.. SS comes up and you need a password to get off the screensaver) or to have pretty images displayed on your monitor while your not using it (ie why there's those aquarium screensaver's and the like).. or as a means of power-saving.
This is a very nice screensaver and I'm actually using it - I find it nice sitting on my couch watching tv to have this screenasver going on my monitor (comp is right near my TV.. hehe). I actually wasn't using a SS before.. if I was going away I'd just turn the monitor off.. heh
Course with modern monitor's this is virtually a null-point for them. Now the screensaver's are setup more for security reason's (ie you leave your work comp on to go to the loo with important stuff up and running.. SS comes up and you need a password to get off the screensaver) or to have pretty images displayed on your monitor while your not using it (ie why there's those aquarium screensaver's and the like).. or as a means of power-saving.
This is a very nice screensaver and I'm actually using it - I find it nice sitting on my couch watching tv to have this screenasver going on my monitor (comp is right near my TV.. hehe). I actually wasn't using a SS before.. if I was going away I'd just turn the monitor off.. heh
gabeybaby
Just wanted to reply and say thanks for this excellent screen saver. The chaps at work love it. Too bad I'm always away when it's one, but it's nice to see it when i come back instead of the usual logon prompt.
Soul Shaker
dling right now...lol...can you imagine your old comp ghosting? i'd go insane!
Auntie I
WOW, That's awesome!
Thansk for making this.
Barinthus
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Originally Posted by Xenrath
There seems to be some kind of issue with the new version of DivX and the software I've used to make the screensaver. Unfortunately I don't have any other screensaver authoring programs to work with
However, I've found a fix - use Xvid codec instead http://www.koepi.org/xvid.shtml Download the "latest stable binary" at the top there and install that, and when it asks "Decode all supported FourCCs" make sure that is checked. You don't need DivX this way, and I've not noticed any difference in quality. |
Xenrath
Did you download the old (DivX) version? If so maybe try the updated link.. I removed all references to the old one and replaced it with a Xvid only one.
Barinthus
Nope didn't work. I downloaded the one from the link off GWG yesterday and that one didn't work. I tried the link you gave me and that didn't work either.
Xenrath
Ok I think I know what's wrong. Ooops! Upon closer inspection it looks like Inde has mirrored the old (problematic) DivX version, not the new Xvid version... I'll email Inde to mirror the correct version 
If your screensaver settings don't look like this, you have the old version which should have been deleted
The first page link (filefront) is the correct version which you should have
If your screensaver settings don't look like this, you have the old version which should have been deleted
The first page link (filefront) is the correct version which you should have
Barinthus
Barinthus
I edited my last posting but it didn't bump this thread - I wanted to make sure Xenrath see it.
Inde
Link changed, download away.
Mwen
GWGuru is still mirroring the old file too in the Downloads section.
Xenrath
Hmm not sure what could be the problem for you Barinthus, removing the old version and using this new version (and the Xvid codec) should have fixed it; seems to be working for most.
One thing you could try - in the Settings/Sound/Playlist section add an MP3 or two, click ok etc. then try previewing the screensaver. If you have a slow computer it might take a moment or two to start up. If you can hear music, but after a while still no video, then that would seem to imply maybe some kind of driver/codec clash or something with your particular setup i.e. the screensaver is running (since it's playing the music you specificed, but for some reason you're not seeing video)
Some things to try in that case
- Uninstall Xvid codec
- Uninstall DivX (if you have it)
- Remove any "codec pack" you might have installed, e.g. Nimo, K-Lite etc. as well as any additional stuff they installed e.g. filters, vobwhateveritis.
- Try upgrading your video drivers (ATI or nVidia I presume, remove old version first)
- Reboot, then install the Xvid codec alone (check "decode all fourcc types" box when installing it)
- See if that helps any
That's pretty much regular procedure for trying to nail down video problems with movies and such, try to reduce to absolute minimum and slowly add stuff back - it's usually down to some clash somewhere Hope that helps, am not sure what else could be a problem without being able to look through your system in depth
One thing you could try - in the Settings/Sound/Playlist section add an MP3 or two, click ok etc. then try previewing the screensaver. If you have a slow computer it might take a moment or two to start up. If you can hear music, but after a while still no video, then that would seem to imply maybe some kind of driver/codec clash or something with your particular setup i.e. the screensaver is running (since it's playing the music you specificed, but for some reason you're not seeing video)
Some things to try in that case
- Uninstall Xvid codec
- Uninstall DivX (if you have it)
- Remove any "codec pack" you might have installed, e.g. Nimo, K-Lite etc. as well as any additional stuff they installed e.g. filters, vobwhateveritis.
- Try upgrading your video drivers (ATI or nVidia I presume, remove old version first)
- Reboot, then install the Xvid codec alone (check "decode all fourcc types" box when installing it)
- See if that helps any
That's pretty much regular procedure for trying to nail down video problems with movies and such, try to reduce to absolute minimum and slowly add stuff back - it's usually down to some clash somewhere
Hope that helps, am not sure what else could be a problem without being able to look through your system in depth
Barinthus
I know it has been a while - I got fed up and gave up. Then recently I had to reload Xvid codec for something else and then on a hunch I decided to reload the screensaver. Lo, and behold! it works.
Strange since I did uninstall and reinstall it in the first place. Perhaps it didn't work because I didn't reboot the computer back then?
Regardless, it's nice to see the screensaver on my computer now
Strange since I did uninstall and reinstall it in the first place. Perhaps it didn't work because I didn't reboot the computer back then?
Regardless, it's nice to see the screensaver on my computer now
bobrath
Holy Thread Necromancy Batman!
Xenrath
hehe took a while but good to know it's working for you Barinthus. It could have been a corrupt install of Xvid or perhaps some clash, but at least it's working now There haven't been any other threads or posts since the change to Xvid about this so I'm assuming the majority of people are not having any problems with it
There haven't been any other threads or posts since the change to Xvid about this so I'm assuming the majority of people are not having any problems with it
Morgwath
Now that a new intro is out for Eye of the North, are you going to make a new screensaver?? PLEASE! I love the other 3!
Voltaire
Unless I just spontaneously traveled back in time, this is the most egregious thread necromancy I've seen on this board. Your Death Magic must be at, like, 20.
That said, it would be pretty cool.
That said, it would be pretty cool.
drago34
This was a pointless bump, if I remember correctly the new intro screensaver is posted in both the GW:EN part of the forum and the download section.
Morgwath
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Originally Posted by drago34
This was a pointless bump, if I remember correctly the new intro screensaver is posted in both the GW:EN part of the forum and the download section.
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drago34
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Originally Posted by Morgwath
I checked the downloads and there are only 3 screensavers (not a new one). I did however find the thread finally. thanks.
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Xenrath
hi everyone, i did make the eye of the north screensaver linky here:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10179847
i don't think it's been hosted here yet at gwg, hopefully Inde can get onto that.. i put the link in that thread anyway in preparation but for now it's available to download from filefront along with the music!
it's probably going to be the last screensaver from me as i'm busy with real life things and not playing so much anymore, depending of course if anet make any more panoramas in future.. enjoy the collection!
linky here:http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10179847
i don't think it's been hosted here yet at gwg, hopefully Inde can get onto that.. i put the link in that thread anyway in preparation but for now it's available to download from filefront along with the music!
it's probably going to be the last screensaver from me as i'm busy with real life things and not playing so much anymore, depending of course if anet make any more panoramas in future.. enjoy the collection!
pamelf
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Originally Posted by drago34
This was a pointless bump, if I remember correctly the new intro screensaver is posted in both the GW:EN part of the forum and the download section.
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