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[[File:Imoq desktop default.png|thumb|Default desktop from start of game]]
The desktop environment serves as one of the main settings in the [[Games Tetralogy.]] The desktop is the first thing players see whenever starting the game or or loading a save file, even if they last saved at the [[Save Shop]] in the [[Root Town|Root Towns]]. The desktop is designed to use the in-fiction [[ALTIMIT OS|ALTIMIT]] operating system. Before logging into [[The World]], players can use a number of applications to further explore the lore of the series and customize the desktop to their preferences. <br/>
The desktop environment serves as one of the main settings in the [[Games Tetralogy.]] The desktop is the first thing players see whenever starting the game or or loading a save file, even if they last saved at the [[Save Shop]] in the [[Root Town|Root Towns]]. The desktop is designed to use the in-fiction [[ALTIMIT OS|ALTIMIT]] operating system. Before logging into [[The World]], players can use a number of applications to further explore the lore of the series and customize the desktop to their preferences. <br/>
==Desktop==
==Desktop==
Once a player boots up the game, they have a few icons to choose from on the left hand side of the screen.
Once a player boots up the game, they have a few icons to choose from on the left hand side of the screen.
===The World===
[[File:Imoq desktop taskbar.gif|alt=Desktop Taskbar icons animated|left|frameless]]
[[File:Imoq theworld.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for "The World"|left|frameless]]
'''The World:'''
 
The Game Launcher for [[The World|'''The World''']], a Massive Multiplayer Online game that was developed specifically for use on [[ALTIMIT OS]].
The Game Launcher for [[The World|'''The World''']], a Massive Multiplayer Online game that was developed specifically for use on [[ALTIMIT OS]].
Players can either check the [[BBS|'''BBS''']] or start the game, warping into one of the [[Root Town|root towns]].  
Players can either check the [[BBS|'''BBS''']] or start the game, warping into one of the [[Root Town|root towns]].
===Mailer===
 
[[File:Imoq mailer.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for the Mailer application|left|frameless]]
'''Mailer:'''
 
The application players use to check their '''[[IMOQ Mailer|E-mail]].'''
The application players use to check their '''[[IMOQ Mailer|E-mail]].'''


===News===
'''News:'''
[[File:Imoq news.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for the News application|left|frameless]]
 
A [[IMOQ News|'''web news aggregate''']] informs the player about events that happen offline and occasionally about [[The World]] and the network.  
A [[IMOQ News|'''web news aggregate''']] informs the player about events that happen offline and occasionally about [[The World]] and the network.  


[[File:Altimit os.jpg|thumb|The default desktop image for ALTIMIT OS, "Orange Blossom."]]
'''Accessory:'''
===Accessory===
 
[[File:Imoq accessory.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for the Accessory application|left|frameless]]
Allows players to customize their desktop with [[IMOQ Wallpapers|'''wallpapers''']] that can be unlocked by progressing through the story.
Allows players to customize their desktop with [[IMOQ Wallpapers|'''wallpapers''']] that can be unlocked by progressing through the story.


'''Audio:'''


===Audio===
[[File:Imoq audio.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for the Audio application|left|frameless]]
'''[[IMOQ Audio Player|Sound Mode]]''' allows players to change their desktop background music, which can be unlocked by progressing through the games.
'''[[IMOQ Audio Player|Sound Mode]]''' allows players to change their desktop background music, which can be unlocked by progressing through the games.


'''[[IMOQ Video Player|Movie Mode]]''' allows players to re-watch the game's cutscenes after meeting certain requirements.  
'''[[IMOQ Video Player|Movie Mode]]''' allows players to re-watch the game's cutscenes after meeting certain requirements.
 
'''Data Management:'''


===Data Management===
[[File:Imoq data.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for the Data application|left|frameless]]
The application players use to save and load their '''[[IMOQ Data Management|game data]]'''.
The application players use to save and load their '''[[IMOQ Data Management|game data]]'''.



Latest revision as of 21:17, 15 July 2023

Default desktop from start of game

The desktop environment serves as one of the main settings in the Games Tetralogy. The desktop is the first thing players see whenever starting the game or or loading a save file, even if they last saved at the Save Shop in the Root Towns. The desktop is designed to use the in-fiction ALTIMIT operating system. Before logging into The World, players can use a number of applications to further explore the lore of the series and customize the desktop to their preferences.

Desktop

Once a player boots up the game, they have a few icons to choose from on the left hand side of the screen.

Desktop Taskbar icons animated

The World:

The Game Launcher for The World, a Massive Multiplayer Online game that was developed specifically for use on ALTIMIT OS. Players can either check the BBS or start the game, warping into one of the root towns.

Mailer:

The application players use to check their E-mail.

News:

A web news aggregate informs the player about events that happen offline and occasionally about The World and the network.

Accessory:

Allows players to customize their desktop with wallpapers that can be unlocked by progressing through the story.

Audio:

Sound Mode allows players to change their desktop background music, which can be unlocked by progressing through the games.

Movie Mode allows players to re-watch the game's cutscenes after meeting certain requirements.

Data Management:

The application players use to save and load their game data.


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