AlteredSaver v2.3 for Linux - AlteredWorlds 2000

Configuring AlteredSaver v2.3

Launch the AlteredSaver configuration dialog-

(i) Run 'awconfig' in a terminal window

OR

(ii) Select AlteredSaver from the list of system screen savers and press 'Setup'. As an example, the KDE 'Display Properties' dialog is show to the right (image shows user interface Copyright kde.org 2000)

You should see the AlteredSaver v2.3 dialog below (your X configuration may result in the dialog frame looking a little different, of course).

SAVER DISPLAY CONTENT

SOUNDS CONTROLS

for 'Game' details see 'Playing the Game'

Saver Settings

Hit the 'Browse' button to the right of 'Scene to display' to select a new 3D scene to play first.

Check 'Switch to next scene after this number of minutes-' to enable automatic scene-switching. AlteredSaver will switch to the next installed scene every few minutes - enter the desired play time in minutes using the spin control (use the up and down arrows).
Here at AlteredWorlds we're working as fast as possible to provide you with new 3D content...!

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Display Settings

You should select the screen size and bit depth (16 bit or 32 bit) that best suits your video card's 3D hardware.

For example: an ATI Rage Pro (LT) using utah-glx runs well at 800x600 16bit; an NVIDIA TNT, Matrox G400 or newer can handle 1024x768 32bit or better.

To see your current settings, press the button (disabled if mode not suitable).

Valid display modes must be correctly listed in your XF86Config file, which must also include the correct options to enable switching bit depth, if required. AlteredWorlds cannot provide technical support for setup issues relating to XFree86 configuration - sorry.<Top of Page>

Sound Settings

Play Game Effects - gun firing, explosions, win & lose sounds when playing the SaverGame™ - check ON or OFF, plus one of the following:

*No Music
*Game Music (looped track 'gnats.wav')
*WAV or MP3 file of your choice
*Play Audio CD plays any Audio CD present in your CD drive. You may select the correct drive from the list if your system has more than one CD drive installed.

In the registered version, you can specify your own player for any file type by clicking the '.' button. In some cases Game Effects must be turned OFF for correct operation with an external (3rd party) sound player. We hope you enjoy the included original sounds - beachTrack.mp3! <Top of Page>

Controls Settings

When playing a SaverGame™, you can swap the effect of the up and down arrow keys to match your preference.

If run as a stand-alone game, you can use your mouse instead of the keyboard - joystick support available only in the registered version.

You may also pick the destination folder for any saver screen shots using the 'Browse...' button.

AlteredSaver Content

When connected to the Internet, press 'Content?'. After a brief delay you'll be show a list of all available new AlteredSaver content.

Select a scene and press 'Download!'. If all goes well, the progress indicator and download speed will be updated as shown below.

'Stop' will halt the download - it can be resumed later without loss of data.
When the download finishes, the scene is available for viewing - select it using the 'Saver' page.

If you use an HTTP Proxy, the correct settings must be added to the saver config file using a text editor. Add a new line, omitting quotes: 'httpProxy=www.serverName.com:port'
(':port' is optional, defaulting to :80).

Once the options are set to your liking, go back to the 'Saver' page and press the 'Preview' button to make sure all is well. If you're using the 'KDE Wrapper' as shown at the top of this page, you should instead close the AlteredSaver v2.3 dialog and press the 'Test' button.