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ww2 meets minecraft - Ace of spades! This is a lot of fun when I can get onto servers and it doesnt break :x Rock paper shotgun article [url]http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/04/13/10-reasons-you-need-to-play-ace-of-spades/[/url] …	9 Last	Rhinokey Apr 2011
Does video game music deserve more respect? [b]Does video game music deserve more respect?[/b] EA's head of music has struck out at the Grammy awards for failing to separately honour video game soundtrack composers. Has he got a point? .....…	38 Last	xvampire Apr 2011
A True Gamer! [IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ejVhPSXllX0/R1GRUMiqd7I/AAAAAAAACCY/i0nGA1zqcvs/s1600-R/1_vgc_original_1_large.jpg[/IMG] This is a sick collection!:poly142: Story/blog post: [url]http://pc.mmgn.com/A…	19 Last	D4V1DC Apr 2011
Wacom Bamboo Stylus for iPad [url]http://www.wacom.com/en/Products/BambooStylus.aspx[/url] I'm interested in what this provides over different styli, but it's good to see Wacom getting their heads in the game on how to improve …	9 Last	VPrime Apr 2011
Seeking Advice on entering the Gaming world, post college. First and very foremost: [U][B]I AM SORRY[/B][/U][B][U]! [/U][/B]I have been to many forums, viewed previous posts along the lines of mine before and I know and understand how tiring seeing 'One Of …	0 Last	PathRifter Apr 2011
Helo From Slovakia! Thank you for putting this great forum together, I can finally meet some like minded people here and feel a part of something great!	6 Last	scotthomer Apr 2011
The Last Cause Just want to share with you polycounter a awesome Project by Linh Mai, a great guy and awesome artist. [img]http://bischoffart.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/183218_155816854473102_131124613608993_27359…	3 Last	blitz Apr 2011
Super Drift 3D rolling demo Hello people, For a while now I've been working full time on a 3D racing game running on my own 3D engine in Flash 10. Well it's almost finished, so here is a rolling demo preview lap. It's been m…	6 Last	rumblesushi Apr 2011
Down in the Dumps: Whatcha do? Hey when you get down in the dumps what is each persons way of dealing with it? Crack-Cocaine? Meaningless Sex? Driving at 120 drunk? Base Jumping? Fighting bears in the wild? (Yea Im having a …	89 Last	EmAr Apr 2011
Need a nice videocard? Inno 3D GTX 295 single PCB. Never overclocked. Used in my main workstation. Runs perfect. No problems at all, just upgrading to a 580. [URL="http://www.inno3d.com/products/graphic_card/gtx200/gtx295_…	4 Last	Andreas Apr 2011
You Favorite Art Style? Hey, I am kind of taking a survey, but I am also curious as to what your favorite art styles are? My favorite is Steam Punk Unfortunately there isn't much steam punk art, or at least much that I kn…	31 Last	Tulkamir Apr 2011
Polycount Ventrilo? ok, well over at Conceptart.org they used to have a vent, its gone now but point being is people were usually on and you could ask for help and other things, people would be streaming live digital pa…	27 Last	almighty_gir Apr 2011
Mortal Wombat Episode 2 [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTSEa--Alkw[/ame] Not sure if any one has seen this yet...	4 Last	CrazyMatt Apr 2011
Videogame artists salary I'm hungover and bored: [url]http://www.salaryshare.me/093b8e0e16ef41e8a5b6e7a248ebfd04[/url] Let's get some salaries in there and see what's what.	45 Last	Two Listen Apr 2011
Looking for some opinions... I've been assigned to model a weapon and environment piece in high poly, due a month from today. I can do anything as long as there is acceptable photo reference of it out there. I'm planning to do t…	4 Last	BadgerBaiter Apr 2011
Happy Birthday Firstkeeper! Hope you enjoy your day, force Slip to be your slave and bake you some Horde Cake! [img]http://members.arstechnica.com/x/riverwind/HordeCake2weblg.jpg[/img]	27 Last	FirstKeeper Apr 2011
Renderheads Auto UV ratio Hey, I went to try and buy UV Auto ratio, but it looks like the buy link is down. Can anyone confirm? [url]http://www.renderheads.com/portfolio/UVAutoRatio/[/url]	4 Last	Lamont Apr 2011
Sandbox Editor Crytek Hey does anyone know where I can get a copy of the Sandbox editor without having to but the game? I went to the one and only official mod site and its down for maintenance saying to be back by the 22…	12 Last	Autocon Apr 2011
Humble Frozenbyte Bundle Those guys over at Wolfire are at it again with another great deal! As always, its pay what you want and DRM Free. [url]http://www.humblebundle.com/[/url] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaM6…	8 Last	R3D Apr 2011
Any cooks / bakers out there?! Besides doing game art, I really enjoy cooking and baking.. HARDCORE. I am just getting done making some croissants after 2 days :poly121: Anyone out there like to do this in their spare time? Wh…	13 Last	alisci01 Apr 2011
Art Books Hey everyone! Recently I've been looking into getting some inspirational art books off amazon or something. They don't have to be game art... they can be anything. But the purpose is to just expan…	17 Last	Zephiris Apr 2011
discreet advert :P Hi there long time since i was really active on PC or any other forum at all actually, so was thinking about doing my return with this little ad :P Came back to sweden from the earthquake in japan, …	2 Last	Jonas Ronnegard Apr 2011
Music composer forums? Hello I'm wondering if there are any good forums that you guys might know for music composers? I'm looking for a forum like polycount but where you can post your songs etc for critique and feedback. …	5 Last	Michael Knubben Apr 2011
Calling all Character Artists - Help needed! Hello Polycount, I am a university student from Derby in the UK, studying computer games modelling and animation. I am currently writing my dissertation and as a part of this I am conduction an inve…	25 Last	TBaldock Apr 2011
3D Connexion mouse now works with all software! at last! "[B]3D Mouse Anywhere[/B] With the ingenious new 3DxWare 10 driver platform, its now possible to use a 3D mouse in any application. From Microsoft Office to internet browsers and from media players …	9 Last	BeatKitano Apr 2011
iPhone - Game Dev Story I know there was a thread on this before, but i couldnt find it. Anyone played it. Im ADDICTED to it. one question though. Anyone know how to report a bug? its a pretty big one....	4 Last	hawken Apr 2011
The new guy Hello everyone, my name is Francisco Anaya-Alvarez and i am looking forward into 3d Modeling. It has been one of my biggest interests and now i am attending school for it. I hope i can start posting …	0 Last	fanaya2001 Apr 2011
New Graphics Card - WEI too low? Hey all, I'm hoping someone way more knowledgeable about hardware can shine some light on something for me. I just bought a new graphics card (Geforce GTX 570), got it all running, and stuff seems t…	6 Last	Tulkamir Apr 2011
Why do we loathe game resellers yet support them? This question has been on my mind lately, especially when bouncing between discussions with fellow game biz folks or here, where we constantly acknowledge the fact that used games sales are hurting t…	28 Last	Autocon Apr 2011
Happy birthday Adam! Happy birthday mr. poly-admin :) [img]http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/279/2797639/32_2009/56ed33096c3d598f_funny-pictures-cat-wants-to-eat-cake.jpg[/img]	50 Last	notman Apr 2011
Scar-H reference pics Hey im currently trying to model a SCar-H rifle. i cant seem to find good reference pics. i only have side views. if anyone has a good site that could help me out i would apreciate it. Thanks	3 Last	cloakingturtle Apr 2011
Seriously thinking on buying a new computer, need you advice! [COLOR="Silver"]My current computer has been with me for more then 6 years, and honestly it is showing its age. I have zero memory left on it no matter how often I "clean" it from useless data, the m…	5 Last	EarthQuake Apr 2011
Bulletstorm; Worst game ever made! (title not serious, don't murder me, I love you PCF) Look at me, I'm a tabloid headline, anyway [URL="http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/02/08/bulletstorm-worst-game-kids/"]Fox News is being Fox New…	90 Last	crazyfool Apr 2011
Scenes of mall madness 89 This is images from 1989 i found from malls around america, Wow things have changed alot on looks and all, It is just so funny looking back so far and how things are now, I guess if we tooks pictures…	3 Last	gsokol Apr 2011
Digital tutor app Does anyone know anywhere I can find app to watch dt vids via smart phone? or some procedure relative to it?	3 Last	DrunkShaman Apr 2011
Time needed for admin to approve a thread? I recently registered (2 days ago) and posted a lengthy thread in the technical section posing questions about maya/udk and modular building. It said i would need an Admin to look over it and it has …	0 Last	Gankstar1868 Apr 2011
Happy Birthday Gauss! RELEASE THE CATS! [IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A3fDDxReG18/SMVqic-VYhI/AAAAAAAABA4/iUc613RLyDQ/s400/birthday_cat.gif[/IMG]	25 Last	skankerzero Apr 2011
Tools and formats used in your pipeline Hi all, I'd like Blender to better integrate with studio pipelines, especially large/medium studios in the games, film, and television industries. It would be appreciated if you can take this quick …	14 Last	adam Apr 2011
Help a fellow Polycounter out Hey all :) I`m calling on all my green tooth brothers and sisters to lend a quick helping hand to help my girlfriend ([URL="http://www.polycount.com/forum/member.php?u=32203"]pogo_daddy[/URL]) and h…	22 Last	slipsius Apr 2011
Congrats to Tyson "murph" Murphy I would like to congratulate Tyson for being hired as a character artist on the WoW team. Welcome aboard buddy! The team will stock up on Yoohoo's for you. :)	42 Last	Hazardous Apr 2011
Help Identifying Artists Ages ago I did s scenes based on a piece of concept art. I'd really like to be able to reference the original artist but I can't find his info on my computer (been two formats since). If anyone can …	3 Last	feanix Apr 2011
University Project Questionnaire Hi, I'm a student at Staffordshire University in my 3rd year and doing work on my Final Year Project (FYP). The project is about retro game adaption and it's effects on the character design pipeli…	8 Last	Zerecese Apr 2011
/ballistic/ publishing, worth the cash? So folks came into a little money and i thought i'd expand my library a little. I've been pondering over ballistic books, [SIZE=2][B][URL="http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/books/dartiste/"]d'artist…	11 Last	Emperors Teeth Apr 2011
A Different form of art. Part 2 Okay so many months ago I post a thread [URL="http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78443"]here[/URL]. I would like to take this time to share another video. This time it is a trailer... …	5 Last	ScudzAlmighty Apr 2011
Which PC suits me? ok ok...yes...another bloody hardware "buying a PC" thread....(we really need a hardware section). So sorry, but i'm hopeless when it comes to understanding whats best. anyway. I'm on the brink of b…	25 Last	Stinger88 Apr 2011
Buy a hoody from GW and get 3D Master Classes free! No, not really. But when I received my Gnomon Workshop hoody today, another box came along with it with my name and stuff on it containing the $650 3D Creature Development Master Class :poly142: I lo…	21 Last	.morph3us Apr 2011
Facebook, Twitter and the like.. Let me get this out first: I really don't like these social networking sites. I'm just a "if you know me, then you have my email/phone number... and that's enough" kind of person. Avoiding becoming a…	35 Last	Andreas Apr 2011
Japan is getting ROCKED 8.9 magnitude earthquake. Hope the polycounters out there and everybody else are alright! [url]http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.quake/index.html?hpt=T1[/url] [b]Live: [url]http://w…	301 Last	XenoKratios Apr 2011
Anyone wanna see some traditional voxel art/sculpture? Here's something I stumbled across on the internet, made by artist Shawn Smith. He's done a bunch of these voxel animals. [IMG]http://www.shawnsmithart.com/images/RGB%20IBEX.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://…	4 Last	johnbriner Apr 2011
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