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New laptop recommendations I am starting online schooling in a few weeks and may need to purchase a new (PC) laptop. I currently have a Macbook Pro but I can't find the programs that I will be using on the student discount web…	8 Last	Jeff Parrott Aug 2013
from concept art to 3D modeling ..How to aproach it hello guys , i need your advices about modeling 3D environement from concept art , i still find it a lil bit confusing ... i dont know how to aproach it :\ [IMG]https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6975332…	7 Last	hypnos Aug 2013
New Dungeon Keeper ...its only for mobile! But against all odds I still hope that it will be good, probably simplified but could be still good. I know its EA and they could go with Free to Play that would most likely m…	10 Last	Bellsey Aug 2013
90 Day Lifestyle Change My bad habits have recently been spiralling out of control and I need to reign myself back in to a healthier, happier me. A few of my friends, and my wife have already jumped on board and agreed to d…	53 Last	Ruz Aug 2013
Are gloss maps going away? with next gen engines using pbl and maps like mettalic and roughness, are gloss maps going away? is roughness just another name for gloss map? :poly142:	15 Last	Justin Meisse Aug 2013
PC monitor screen yellowing I recently hooked up my HP w2338h monitor to my Samsung RC512 Laptop and when I switched screens to the monitor I got a Yellow tint on the monitor screen. The yellow tint is nonexistent on my laptop …	4 Last	Baron Flame Aug 2013
Looking for a specific video tutorial... Hi guys, Don't really post alot on the forums, but I need some help! I'm looking for a video I've seen recently in which the user demonstrated a simple technique to sculpt a wall piece in Zbrush usi…	3 Last	VelvetElvis Aug 2013
3D Printing Hey, I've seen on the hangouts that some of ya'll get your models 3d printed, where exactly do you do that? like whats a good company to get you characters and stuff printed? just wondering.	2 Last	Tadao215 Aug 2013
New Workshops at Game Character Academy! Hi everyone, We have some great new workshops at Game Character Academy if anybody is interested! All from Judd Simantov, Lead Technical Director on projects such as Uncharted and the Last of Us! …	0 Last	Diamant Aug 2013
Dissertation Idea Hey PolyCount, I'm rapidly approaching my final year at University studying computer games modeling and animation and I'm struggling to nail down a subject for my dissertation. I've decided to go d…	6 Last	Jason Young Aug 2013
Best computer chair for modeling all day? I'm looking to replace my desk chair that I bought for 4 pints off a friend a year back. Was wondering what the community had to say in regards to their favorite desk chair for modeling all day. Do y…	1 Last	somerandomguy1 Aug 2013
Are you a math whiz? Prove it with Equalize Math! Hey all! Rainblade Studios just released Equalize Math on iOS. Check it out and see how high you can get on the leaderboards. One user posted 800,000! No one has caught him yet. Would love to see yo…	0 Last	goulding57@gmail.com Aug 2013
Google Helpout Coming Soon I wonder how many artists will use this feature. It's kind of like 1-on-1 chat room, categorized into subjects. And I think you can make some money out of it. How much, no clue. It's technically a 'a…	2 Last	Justin Meisse Aug 2013
How do I improve? I know there are a bunch of previous topics regarding if one should go into schools for 3d related professions, and if it's worth it etc. What I don't see as much of is how to go about learning you…	9 Last	Equanim Aug 2013
»» Zero Budget Game Marketing »» Hello, I never found a similar thread, so any tips beside (social media) to promote a game, specifically mobile games ? do you think making a (making of) would be of any advantage ?	2 Last	Justin Meisse Aug 2013
Is this bad habit for me? I started to learn animation at night. Because at day, i have so many distractions around me that, i can't get to focus on my studies. At nigh, i feel, like i am the only one on the world, it is ver…	26 Last	karytsukino Aug 2013
Asking for concept art permission Hey polycounters! I see a lot of people using concept art on here for portfolio pieces or competitions (like the monthly noob environment) and was wondering the general consensus on needing, asking a…	7 Last	Wesley Aug 2013
Life after graduation... I'm here today to ask all of the artists/animators/everyone on Polycount about life after graduation from college in your chosen field. I'm about to enter into my last year of a great 3D college pro…	27 Last	chrisradsby Aug 2013
Mojang's 0x10c 0x10c (Pronounced 10 to the c) is a sandbox-type science fiction game being developed by Mojang. So far features include a ship editor, fully working and programable virtual 16-bit computer. planned …	26 Last	eld Aug 2013
I Love Live Chat Support! ]Wow this made my night. I contacted EA's Live Chat Support for help with an issue logging into my account and this is how the first few minutes went: [img]http://www.torquemod.com/I_Love_Live_Chat.j…	33 Last	DrunkShaman Aug 2013
buying a pc need advice So i want to buy a PC for 3d modeling but my budget is $500 so i was thinking of buying a gaming pc then upgrade it. What do you guys think is a good gaming pc to start to?	18 Last	ysalex Aug 2013
Senior games artists skills for the next 5 years [FONT="Arial"][FONT="Arial"]Hello I need to know what core software skills a Senior Games Artists and Games Designers need in the games industry for the next 5 years. I have to write a paper on th…	5 Last	littleclaude Aug 2013
PC Build / Upgrade Advice Hi guys, I've never built an PC before, but am looking to upgrade my current computer, an Mid-2010 iMac 27" ([URL]http://support.apple.com/kb/SP588[/URL]i3 3.2 ghz, upgraded to 16GB Ram). Ideally …	10 Last	MichaelElphick Aug 2013
Artists' view on proper human proportions I'm a frequent lurker here on Polycount. I often stop by the stickies in Pimping and Previews and am astonished by the amazing art people make, it's a huge inspiration to me. During all the years I'v…	21 Last	spiderDude Aug 2013
Is there a Ploycount Skype group were member can meetup? hello there poly members,im looking to hangout on skype but im not sure if there is a skype group here like on the other cg websites out there.If so Here is my skype id : Absorbentghost .Im a charact…	1 Last	Pabs Aug 2013
First world 3D problems These are a bit [URL="http://www.reddit.com/r/firstworldproblems"]r/firstworldproblems[/URL] but here you go. So I'm working all morning with symmetry turned on and while some maps are baking out I …	14 Last	NyneDown Aug 2013
Awesome old games, Go play them! Nostalgia can be a cruel mistress, but also a sweet lover if you're lucky (can ignore the dated graphics). I've recently installed Dungeon Keeper 2 again and man it's so great. Loving it to bits. Bee…	110 Last	Dave Jr Aug 2013
Smooth problem!Help! I'm making a car model for game (LOD 1), but smooth problem give me headache. This is my reference picture: [URL="http://s597.photobucket.com/user/fireunknown27/media/3_zps8cbfcb2e.jpg.html"][IMG]htt…	3 Last	Dave Jr Aug 2013
Closed Zbrush symmerty affecting you in real life? Serious question. I've spoken to two other people who sculpt about this, and they say i'm crazy. If I've been using zbrush for a while with symmetry, when i touch myself i get surprised when I don't feel it on the opp…	16 Last	Sean VanGorder Aug 2013
MONOCHROMA on Steam Hi Greenskullers, Our indy game Monochroma on kickstarter now. (its a puzzle platform game with cool black and white world) [url]http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/445804219/monochroma[/url] Play …	8 Last	kipiripi Aug 2013
"Adventure" game shows I'm doing a little research project and thought the international audience we've got here might be a useful source of suggestions. I'm looking for examples of the sorts of game shows where the playe…	5 Last	glynnsmith Aug 2013
Voting is open for the VG Remix The poll is open and you have 1 week to cast your vote for the Top 3 entries of VG Remix: A Polycount Contest. More info: [url]http://www.polycount.com/2013/08/16/vg-remix-voting-begins/[/url]	9 Last	Zwebbie Aug 2013
what you recomend for making a animation and modeling showcase? my point is,I want to create a character and animate it to put it on my portfolio,and I can decide which will be best got two ideas I like that are like this first idea is creating some maya god c…	0 Last	RDMD Aug 2013
Introducing StockCG - Assets market Tool for and project Manager Maya [IMG]http://www.brillstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stockCGsquerel.png[/IMG] Brillstudio VFX has announced its new service StockCG, a Free Project manager, browser and an online assets market…	0 Last	brillstudio Aug 2013
How much is Mari used? I am starting to feel like I'm being taught and learning to use a texturing program that is not used much at all. How much is The Foundry Mari used out there? Is texturing with Mari a lot different…	51 Last	Brygelsmack Aug 2013
Polygon Article - Developer Harassment Apologies if someone posted this already, I tried to do a quick search but didn't see it. I was wondering if you guys got to read [URL="http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/15/4622252/plague-of-game-dev-ha…	21 Last	eld Aug 2013
WOW: Mists of Pandaria And Kungfu Panda Ok seriously as much as I enjoy playing WOW, I seriously hate the idea of a well known brand in the game industry, mildly ripping off one's concept completely in front of public and claiming as their…	254 Last	Torch Aug 2013
Game industry layoffs: The year 2013 so far, by the numbers Hi guys and gals! I put together a short summary of video game industry layoffs so far in the year 2013, which countries and cities were most affected, etc. Here's the link: [url]http://www.jonjones…	14 Last	peanut Aug 2013
Help with updating my CV Hello you lovely people :) I am currently updating my CV as I am starting to look into moving on from my current job (just coming up to my 6 month review and just incase it goes pear shaped) it seem…	5 Last	l.croxton Aug 2013
Zbrush essential brushes ? So I am pretty new to Zbrush and I was just wondering what are some brushes that I should have and should be using I am currently using Zbrush 4R4, Also I am also trying to make some wood and I was w…	4 Last	IchII3D Aug 2013
Selling my Zbrush license for Mac As the title says. Since I doing mostly handpainted stuff these days, I have not much need for it. Price is 550 USD. Since Zbrush costs $795 now, you would save whopping $245. Please note, it's a…	0 Last	Hattori Aug 2013
How far can you emulate a Game Before Copyright My nostalgia has been really irking me recently to make me ask this question for the less than 1% chance that it would ever come up in the future. How far can you take (or more so expand on / be ins…	16 Last	Overlord Aug 2013
Freelancing and dealing with a well known IP and proprietary rights Hi guys, I'm seeking some advice and was wondering if any of the other freelancers on the forums have had similar experience and how you dealt with it. And if not, just what you think of this kind o…	13 Last	Overlord Aug 2013
Can I still make it into the games industry? I Graduated from an Art School with a BA in Video Game Design a few years ago. Ever since I graduated many things in life took over, I turned 28, had my first born and began to procrastinate on my p…	18 Last	Mark Dygert Aug 2013
Ryse behind the scenes Chris Avans is talking about Ryse at Siggraph starting at 7:20 [url]http://area.autodesk.com/ooyala/show/puZjRyZDpIGrD9lx_Tv94z_DVrTzWPUg/640/360#ooid=puZjRyZDpIGrD9lx_Tv94z_DVrTzWPUg[/url] really …	0 Last	oglu Aug 2013
Closest game to Age of Empires? I am looking for a newer RTS that is similar to Age of Empires II. Anyone know anything about one?	9 Last	leilei Aug 2013
Mid range android tablet suggestions? Hey everyone, my employer is dishing out free tablets to the dev team for testing out our daily builds, and i've been pegged with the role of "mid range hardware" tester, so i need some recommendatio…	14 Last	oXYnary Aug 2013
Question Regarding APEX Plugin for Maya Does anyone know if there is an APEX plugin that works on Maya 2014? Thank you.	0 Last	Greg DAlessandro Aug 2013
Looking For Some Training I'm fairly new to UDK, been working with it for about a year. Just wanted to get some feedback or maybe start a small porject with a team or even a person to motivate to continue to work with UDK, Zb…	13 Last	DarkUnicycle Aug 2013
Question Regarding APEX/PhysX Registered Developer Program Does anyone know if you can use the Apex/PhysX Registered Developer Program if you don't have/work in a company? (for non-commercial use) Thank you. Edit: I figured out the issue and the problem is…	0 Last	Greg DAlessandro Aug 2013