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Old Sep 17, 2006, 02:02 AM // 02:02   #21
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I got a "Cannot determine the device type from the given filename extension" error when I tried to run it with the music...but it works fine if I convert the file to a WAV. But WAV files are so large
Hmmm...it's also not willing to let itself be set as my screensaver...
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Old Sep 17, 2006, 07:01 PM // 19:01   #22
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Kyrasantae: your errors seems to indicate some issue possibly with Windows settings of some kind, in that case it looks like it can't find a driver for the mp3 format. Possibly some multimedia software has messed something up with the default Windows drivers.

You can try this one: http://www.free-codecs.com/MPEG_Laye...c_download.htm

Or alternatively there is LAME mp3 codec (also on that site somewhere, or search google)

I'm not sure what you mean by not letting you set it as a screensaver? It sounds like you can preview/test it ok, in which case it might be some permissions issue, again with how you have Windows set up/logged in.


Edit: Before you do that though, can you see the file extensions for files in folders? e.g. the ".mp3" or ".txt" bits? If not you could also try opening a folder, then go to Tools->Folder Options->View and make sure "Hide extensions for known file types" is NOT checked. Just a hunch on that one though..

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Old Sep 17, 2006, 07:08 PM // 19:08   #23
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This is great! I loved the Factions screensaver...I'll put this on right away.
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Old Sep 17, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18   #24
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I would love to get my hands on the 12 GB copy. Hint hint, download? lol. As for compression, what are you using to capture it? Something like gamecam works good if you want on-the-go compression and a good quality, especially if you record at the higher resolutions
Only if you can wait a few years for me to upload it Video capture was done using Fraps at the highest resolution it supports.

I do believe Fraps and Gamecam use their own video codecs which result in a smaller file anyway. I'm pretty sure it would weigh in at quite a bit over 12Gb if I converted it from Fraps format to Uncompressed Probably not much different with Gamecam recordings.

With the Fraps recording the original is more or less identical to the ingame render. It's just compressing it into something manageable via Xvid or DivX which is the PITA
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Old Sep 17, 2006, 07:28 PM // 19:28   #25
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Fraps makes bigger .avi files, but, in turn, it seems to make better-quality recordings than that of Gamecam.
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Old Sep 17, 2006, 08:19 PM // 20:19   #26
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Kyrasantae: your errors seems to indicate some issue possibly with Windows settings of some kind, in that case it looks like it can't find a driver for the mp3 format. Possibly some multimedia software has messed something up with the default Windows drivers.

You can try this one: http://www.free-codecs.com/MPEG_Laye...c_download.htm

Or alternatively there is LAME mp3 codec (also on that site somewhere, or search google)

I'm not sure what you mean by not letting you set it as a screensaver? It sounds like you can preview/test it ok, in which case it might be some permissions issue, again with how you have Windows set up/logged in.


Edit: Before you do that though, can you see the file extensions for files in folders? e.g. the ".mp3" or ".txt" bits? If not you could also try opening a folder, then go to Tools->Folder Options->View and make sure "Hide extensions for known file types" is NOT checked. Just a hunch on that one though..
I have LAME installed and always show file extensions. I can preview it fine, and I have admin permissions on my login, so I dunno what's going on. I'll give it another try and get back to you.
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Old Sep 18, 2006, 04:02 AM // 04:02   #27
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Thank you for coming through with the mp3. I was hoping someone had put it up here. You win an internet
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Old Sep 18, 2006, 05:02 AM // 05:02   #28
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Inspired by Xenrath's excellent screen saver videos, I wrote a small screen saver intended to supplement his work.

This screen saver starts Guild Wars with the "-noui" switch. When the mouse is moved or a key on the keyboard pressed, both Guild Wars and the screen saver will close. If Guild Wars is already running and the screen saver comes up, it will not close Guild Wars nor affect Guild Wars in any way (tested on Windows XP.) None of the files contain viruses, malware, spyware, etc.

You can download the screen saver here: http://rapidshare.de/files/33521709/...Login.zip.html

You can download the source code here:
http://rapidshare.de/files/33522386/...eCode.zip.html

Can a mod delete the thread I started in Community Works, it contains an outdated version.

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Old Sep 18, 2006, 09:53 AM // 09:53   #29
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Wow, very nice. Thanks, anymore to come?
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Old Jun 25, 2007, 05:30 AM // 05:30   #30
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Inspired by Xenrath's excellent screen saver videos, I wrote a small screen saver intended to supplement his work.

This screen saver starts Guild Wars with the "-noui" switch. When the mouse is moved or a key on the keyboard pressed, both Guild Wars and the screen saver will close. If Guild Wars is already running and the screen saver comes up, it will not close Guild Wars nor affect Guild Wars in any way (tested on Windows XP.) None of the files contain viruses, malware, spyware, etc.

You can download the screen saver here: http://rapidshare.de/files/33521709/...Login.zip.html

You can download the source code here:
http://rapidshare.de/files/33522386/...eCode.zip.html

Can a mod delete the thread I started in Community Works, it contains an outdated version.
Those links dont work anymore, does anyone have this screen saver and could upload it somewhere or email it to me?
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Old Jun 25, 2007, 07:59 AM // 07:59   #31
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Those links dont work anymore, does anyone have this screen saver and could upload it somewhere or email it to me?
http://www.mediafire.com/?1crbg1132xx

As far as I know it still works. Source code is included as well. Just place the .scr file in your Windows/System32 directory and it will show up in the screen savers list.
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