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ryaxnb · Apr 27, 2005, 02:13 AM

Well?

It sure is taking a long time

So is it?

Tell us when, and what's the new excuse?

siMac · Apr 27, 2005, 02:18 AM

Leave the guy alone, I'm sure he hasn't forgotten about it (I doubt he'll ever be able to), and I'm sure we'll be the first to hear about it when there's anything to be heard about.

(+1)

Randman · Apr 27, 2005, 02:30 AM

Ryan, why don't you create the theme and release it? Older screenshots should get you started on the way.

ryaxnb · Apr 27, 2005, 04:34 AM

Hey hey I thought everyone here had completely given up on him. I know he'll do it someday.

Maflynn · Apr 27, 2005, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by ryaxnb

I know he'll do it someday.

No he won't. Just like many others who preview their themes this one won't see the light of day.

I won't get excited about any theme previews or mockups any more, or for that matter any coming soon software announcements *cough* duality *cough*.

Mike

Zimphire · Apr 27, 2005, 06:23 AM

Yeah, I have lost hopes on this one too.

Sad. Ultimate vaporware.

MacDog · Apr 27, 2005, 08:37 AM

Well, consider he did say all along that he needed some features in Shapeshifter before he could release his theme, and those features aren't scheduled to be in Shapeshifter until the next major release (unless the schedule changed again), I would say that it'll get released shortly after that.

Of course, Bart now has to accommodate Tiger

esXXI · Apr 27, 2005, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by MacDog

Well, consider he did say all along that he needed some features in Shapeshifter before he could release his theme, and those features aren't scheduled to be in Shapeshifter until the next major release (unless the schedule changed again), I would say that it'll get released shortly after that.

Of course, Bart now has to accommodate Tiger

AFAIK: The scedule didn't change, the stuff needed just aren't going to be there anytime soon. Once SS is able to do what BBX wanted initially I'm sure he'll finish it off and release it. Really, is there any need for all this "omg he's never gonna release it!!!1" he's released other themes and jazz (such as that Alienware stuff) hasn't he?

:dragonflypro: · Apr 27, 2005, 01:32 PM

The thing is, I don't think there has ever been a screenie.

And it has been over 2 years coming now�

T

Zimphire · Apr 27, 2005, 02:41 PM

There hasn't been a screenshot because if he had, someone would have copied it by now, and claimed it there own.

Like people have been doing since the dawn of theming.

It sucks there are people out there happy to ride on the coat-tails of other people's ideas and work. And take credit for it even when they know better.

smeger · Apr 27, 2005, 05:10 PM

As I've said on numerous occasions, the Omega thing is my fault. Billy wanted features that weren't yet possible, but were part of my long-range plans. I decided to hack them in early so he could release Omega. Later, I decided it wouldn't be fair to hack in Omega-specific stuff, and I'd have to "do it right" so all theme artists could use the features. But by then, he'd already announced Omega and the hype-wagon had taken off. "Doing it right" is substantially more difficult that my original estimate (like all programmers, I suck hard at time estimates). Hence, my fault.

But at this stage, he's taken so much flack over the whole thing that I wouldn't be at all surprised if he decided not to release it once the features are finally in place. It's a lose-lose situation for him - if he releases it, there's no possible way for it to live up the expectations that have grown up around it.

But anyway, if you're going to blame someone for the Omega thing, I'm the person you should blame.

MetalSnake · Apr 27, 2005, 05:21 PM

I just hope there are enough backups of it so it won�t be lost in the time till ShapeShifter gets all the features

Zimphire · Apr 27, 2005, 06:13 PM

Eh, if he releases it and people get pissy, screw them.

There will always be people with sand in their britches.

siMac · Apr 29, 2005, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by smeger

But anyway, if you're going to blame someone for the Omega thing, I'm the person you should blame.

Damn you, smeger! You're a constant let down to the community, why can't you be more like GoMac?

Randman · Apr 29, 2005, 11:46 AM

demograph68 · Apr 29, 2005, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by siMac

Damn you, smeger! You're a constant let down to the community, why can't you be more like GoMac?

oh boy.....

Luca Rescigno · Apr 29, 2005, 12:54 PM

Forget BBX, I gave up on it ever being released long ago. Where's Calabi?

MacDog · Apr 29, 2005, 02:41 PM

That's a great question!

demograph68 · Apr 29, 2005, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by MacDog

That's a great question!

In need of a great answer.

MacDog · Apr 29, 2005, 05:13 PM

I *think* I read somewhere that it's closing in on completion, perhaps at macthemes?

OwlBoy · Apr 30, 2005, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by MacDog

I *think* I read somewhere that it's closing in on completion, perhaps at macthemes?

here?

http://www.macthemes.net/articles/insider/000028.php

That was 2003.

-Owl

MacDog · Apr 30, 2005, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by OwlBoy

here?

http://www.macthemes.net/articles/insider/000028.php

That was 2003.

-Owl

I wasn't referring to Omega, I was talking about Calabi. Sorry for the confusion.

phillryu · Apr 30, 2005, 10:26 AM

Well, we're working on getting NickelCobalt out next month (May). Then we'll worry about Calabi.

demograph68 · Apr 30, 2005, 01:23 PM

You the man!

MacDog · Apr 30, 2005, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the update.

CreepingDeth · May 1, 2005, 10:16 AM

STFU