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Sticky Information About Polycount & New Member Introductions Information You Should Know About the Polycount Forum Here are some things you should know about the Polycount Forum. New Members Welcome to Polycount! Please reply to this thre…	29.7K Last	KaitlinQ Jun 1 2019
Sticky Polycount Discord and Slack We've set up a Polycount chat room[s] on the Discord service. Click the link here and you'll be taken there. This is a no-time limit invite.Check out more here for the service's info and stand a…	38 Last	R3D Mar 25 2019
Sticky Bugs! We got 'em! Please post all your bug reports here. Anything wrong with the forums, we want to know about it. We think you want to be informed about what's going on with the forums. In that spirit, here's a …	255 Last	Eric Chadwick Oct 2018
Sticky How to Post on the Internet I want to talk about the common questions and misconceptions inexperienced artists have, either when they start working towards becoming an artists or when they join Polycount. This is a culmination …	176 Last	Rnz May 2018
Let's see some of your art from when you first started!	16 Last	Ruz Jun 17 2019
New smileys are not an improvement IMHO Personally I vastly prefer the old smileys, the new ones are a lot harder to "read".:smile: for reference, and my favourite "smiley" is gone :C	6 Last	CybranM Jun 16 2019
PSA: Forum Tricks The following is a short public service announcement. Forum Tricks The Polycount Forums run on the Vanilla platform. Here are some handy tools you might not know about:You can drag images f…	63 Last	Eric Chadwick Jun 16 2019
petition / windows restart This might be pointless, though, I started a petition to stop windows 10 from automatic restarting. https://www.change.org/p/microsoft-stop-windows-10-from-automatic-restarting/dashboard?source_locat…	8 Last	Wesley Jun 15 2019
E3 2019 \| June 11 – 13 \| Los Angeles Convention Center ^_^ <('-'<) ^('-')^ (>'-')> (^-^) E3 2019 starts tomorrow, so what you are looking forward to?https://www.e3expo.com/Personally I can not wait to see what the new Microsoft studios have been up to.	16 Last	littleclaude Jun 13 2019
How does everyone feel about this? (Commander Keen E3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lOOh0RtIJ4So far the online response has been savage. I didn't really mind the artstyle, but what is up with the gameplay?Feels a bit like the mobile diablo showing a…	2 Last	NikhilR Jun 13 2019
Character design palettes versus environmental lighting & locational palettes I hope this is the right place to put this post - if it needs to be relocated, please do so.So, I've been making 3D models and using game engines for a while now, but I'm not professionally trained. …	2 Last	Eric Chadwick Jun 12 2019
What you post on ArtStation. A few weeks ago, there was a popular post on an Artstation blog (and followup) detailing how it should probably just be for professional level work and experienced artists to host their portfolios.ht…	52 Last	Finnn Jun 12 2019
Any Polycounters in Wellington NZ? Hey, I've just landed in Welly (looking for a place to live!) and this is probably a long shot, but I hardly know anyone in NZ so just a general inquiry to see if there are any locals on here that wa…	0 Last	JunkieKong Jun 9 2019
Baldo by Naps Team Baldo by Naps TeamThis game looks amazing. http://www.napsteam.com/#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1C4sX8hhVs	6 Last	Marshal Banana Jun 9 2019
Planning for next GDC (A few necessary questions) So I have never been to GDC before but I need to attend next year and network the best I can. I'm going to start planning and reserving now so it's nice and easy. What are some tips you would have fo…	5 Last	thomasp Jun 9 2019
Epic acquires 'Shave and a Haircut' Interesting move from Epic to acquire Shave.I hope this will lead into some progress on xGen.https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/programs/shave-and-a-haircut/shave-and-a-haircut-v9-6-for-maya[mod…	5 Last	melviso Jun 9 2019
Looking for Old artist work/game work Hey PC, long time.I'm looking for a post or set of posts that a polycounter had put up, probably a long time ago (years). Basically, it was one person who was making an RPG-type game and most of the …	6 Last	Marshal Banana Jun 8 2019
What are you listening to? Artist: Blind Guardian Song: Mordred's Song Genre: Metal/Folk/Acoustic You might like this if: You like any melodic metal or bard melodies. One of my favorite Blind Guardian songs. good working musi…	2.5K Last	JoshuaG Jun 8 2019
What Low Polygon Art Styles do you Enjoy? Hi What low polygon games or artists work do you enjoy? Basically anything with stylistic choices or that use very small polygon counts but still have a lot of panache in the final artefact.Exam…	19 Last	JoshuaG Jun 8 2019
Looking for video: students showing AI project to Nintendo Hi!I am looking for this video I think I saw on this forum a while ago.It's about students showing off their project to some Nintendo employees (Maybe even the CEO?), which is about an artificial int…	5 Last	another caveman Jun 5 2019
Yamaha R1 2008 I don't suppose anyone has access to a sub'd Yamaha R1 2008 motorbike model? I have seen some good ones for sale, however I just want it to test some colour schemes out so can't justify paying around…	6 Last	sacboi May 28 2019
Moved: RE: Video Game Stats This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick May 27 2019
Moved: "Who am I?" This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick May 24 2019
Moved: Keeping software up to date This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick May 23 2019
A Plague Tale: Innocence Anyone playing this and are their any artists that worked on it around here? I am really impressed at the graphical fidelity, especially from a small studio that seems to be using their own engine as…	8 Last	melviso May 23 2019
Moved: alternative careers after 3d This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick May 22 2019
Calling all TAs! Thirsty for more interaction with other tech people? Or maybe just thirsty for some beer? Come join us for a Tech Art Round table in London on May 30th, including open bar, courtesy of Big Pixel Stud…	0 Last	MaVCArt May 22 2019
Moved: Academy Of Design (Toronto) This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick May 22 2019
Moved: Shaders.xyz problems This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick May 22 2019
Moved: What makes this scene obviously miniatures? This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick May 21 2019
Single Greatest 3D asset youve seen in a game? for me its the god of war cabin	18 Last	BlueberryHigh May 17 2019
Moved: Workflow Help This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick May 17 2019
Is "PBR" a useful art style direction term? I've heard my AD and other artists use 'Physically Based Rendering' as feedback term, or style term.Is it just me or does it not at all denote a precise art style direction in the same way …	41 Last	Ruz May 16 2019
GOD OF WAR (Art, Impressions, Thoughts) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR7IX5RTPPA&t=48sMust be a good time for this guy. He's the director of the game and here is he, reacting to the critical acclaim the game is currently receiving.L…	34 Last	littleclaude May 16 2019
Are you a developer/artist in Northern Nevada? this isn't a call for work, just saying hi!	0 Last	jinglesjosh May 14 2019
Any games like Titan Quest around? Remember that game? I had a blast playing that.. might try and reinstall it... on my Surface pro.. wish there were more games like that around..	26 Last	Spag_Eddy May 12 2019
Posting issues Can't seem to add images to posts... maybe it's my old browser... maybe notimage upload check:	12 Last	CurtisRb May 11 2019
Congrats to valuemeal, meat fellow Morris! Just found out until recently that Mr. @valuemeal himself is now a 3D Character Artist at Reforged Studios in Laguna Beach, CA! http://www.reforgedstudios.com/Yeeaaaaah!Say congrats to him when …	24 Last	Brian "Panda" Choi May 10 2019
Selling : Wacom Cintiq 13" HD Touch Selling my old 13" Cintiqreally good condition, no scratches. some additional nibs and a screen protector includedi taped some velcro on the back to mount it on an arm, but it should come offi would …	0 Last	SnowInChina May 8 2019
''Sonic the Hedghog'' Live Action Movie Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvvZaBf9QQI''This is why we should have more video games movies adapation!!''Said nobody ever.	34 Last	Mark Dygert May 6 2019
EA Origin Servers Down Looks like a widespread issue.	3 Last	Obscura May 6 2019
Poll Polycount's Favicon It's a little beautiful greentooth when the tab is inactive, but when you activate it, you realize there is a black backdrop on it. So I'd love to ask you guys this:	9 Last	sacboi May 6 2019
Media molecule's Dreams - cheapest alternate to zbrush ? No it is not , but those sculpting skills are really impressivehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PNUVFYgI8wThe actual game is the evolution of their LBP formula , which is game-maker of sorts.what do …	12 Last	zachagreg May 5 2019
What made you feel good today? What made you feel good today? Tell us what us what made you feel happy today. Sister thread,[URL="http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116211"]What made you feel crap today?[/URL] I s…	951 Last	Dash-POWER May 3 2019
About Mortal Kombat gore system Hey Polycount,So with the release of MK11 I started looking at the fatalities for some of the characters and was really intrigued by the gore system the people at NetherRealm have been using for thei…	12 Last	Ruflse May 2 2019
Subverse (Kickstarter game crosses a million pounds) Check out this kickstarter for a AAA quality erotic game with RPG elements that crossed 1 million pounds and interestingly has had little to no initial press coverage.I believe they weren't allowed t…	29 Last	NikhilR Apr 30 2019
"Your comment will appear after it is approved" -- What ? What is this exactly ?? Is this anti-spamming ? Is this to ensure the forums is free of penls joke ? I usually get this posting in the Monthly Challenges thread. And, so far none of them …	98 Last	Eric Chadwick Apr 30 2019
3DS Max Roadmap There are some really cool features in the pipe.I hope the Texture baking means we get mikk support. :disappointed: https://area.autodesk.com/blogs/the-3ds-max-blog/3ds-max-public/	34 Last	poopipe Apr 28 2019
The amazing Polycount award Finally, after a long wait and some customs issues, my Polycount award have arrived. Wanna say thanks to all the staff team here on Polycount. You managed to build an amazing community here in t…	5 Last	Spag_Eddy Apr 23 2019
Sketchfab Embedder not working!? Hello, I am trying to add a sketchfab model into a post but it is impossible. I paste the URL but when I press Continue nothing happens. If I press Enter a dialog shows. Invalid URL. Am I copy a…	11 Last	X-One Apr 23 2019
Spam from Polycount? Hi Guys, I just received funny message. Does Anyone have some like this?Its creely a spam, but why she/he/it mentions polycount?	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Apr 17 2019
is anyone interested in doing another london meetup in the next few months? i was thinking it would be good for us London/South East people to do a meetup/pissup every few months, instead of once a year. I'm not incharge or anything, im just throwing the idea out there. sugg…	0 Last	oraeles77 Apr 17 2019
[Service/Volunteer] Gamers For Good: L.A./OC Area Events (For those in Los Angeles and Orange County)Gamers For Good's gonna be at Griffith Park this Saturday (August 19) to learn how to better serve the local homeless communities in LA, and help solv…	23 Last	Brian "Panda" Choi Apr 16 2019