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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 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 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=== | ===The World=== | ||
[[File:Imoq theworld.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for "The World"|left|frameless]] | |||
The Game Launcher for [[The World]], a Massive Multiplayer Online game that was the first of it's kind to come out after [[Pluto's Kiss]]. 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=== | ===Mailer=== | ||
[[File:Imoq mailer.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for the Mailer application|left|frameless]] | |||
The application players use to check their [[IMOQ Mailer|E-mail]]. | |||
===News=== | ===News=== | ||
A digital | [[File:Imoq news.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for the News application|left|frameless]] | ||
A digital aggregate that 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: | [[File:Imoq accessory.gif|alt=Animated Desktop Icon for the Accessory application|left|frameless]] | ||
Allows players to customize their desktop with wallpapers that can be unlocked by progressing through the | Allows players to customize their desktop with 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]] | |||
Sound Mode: This application 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=== | ===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 game data. | |||
Revision as of 18:11, 13 July 2023
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.
The World
The Game Launcher for The World, a Massive Multiplayer Online game that was the first of it's kind to come out after Pluto's Kiss. 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 digital aggregate that 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: This application 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.