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PotC 4 - On Stranger Tides [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZTtvYLvCRI[/ame] Yussssss.	4 Last	[HP] Dec 2010
Fred's Response Only posting to make sure everyone sees this. [URL]http://www.dominancewar.com/2010/en/article_5.php[/URL]	122 Last	[HP] Dec 2010
Softimage rigging tutorial I need to rig a 3d model in Softimage, but it's been a while since I've created one, and I can't use the default rig. I've been trying to find a tutorial to reintroduce me to rigging, but none of the…	0 Last	dregoloth Dec 2010
Infinity Blade Don't know about you guys but i'm having a blast. [url]http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/infinity-blade/id387428400?mt=8[/url]	32 Last	crazyfool Dec 2010
Thief + System Shock 2 source code found Apologies if this is already up (I did look) but this is pretty exciting news for an old skool gamer like me.. [url]http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2010/12/14/shipping-receiving-dark-engine-source/[…	8 Last	DrunkShaman Dec 2010
Closed Is it just me or has polycount been pretty meme happy lately? I like it! =)	3 Last	adam Dec 2010
Chernobyl To Open For Tourism in 2011 [url]http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/12/13/ukraine.chernobyl/index.html?hpt=C1[/url] Seems kinda odd to even say it.	21 Last	sprunghunt Dec 2010
Congrats to Ryan "Virtuosic" Smith [IMG]http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/9720/rageu.png[/IMG] I would just like to open a public congrats to polycount's very own Virtuosic, who will be joining us here at id as the new Jr. VFX Artis…	42 Last	Jungsik Dec 2010
So, its 100% confirmed... Marky Mark is Nathan Drake... Excuse me while I go drown myself for having ANY bit of hope left for Hollywood.... [url]http://kotaku.com/5698269/mark-wahlberg-will-be-nathan-drake-deniro-could-be-drakes-dad[/url] They couldn't …	44 Last	EVIL Dec 2010
NEW GAME RELEASE - ROCKBOT Hey, I just finished my first game for school. Trying to get the word out. You can download it and play it at the below link. The game is Musical RPG game. My friends and I worked on it for about 7 m…	0 Last	jsleesper Dec 2010
Who created CG Trailer for Batman: Arkham City? Anyone know who created the Cinematic trailer for Batman: Arkham City? [url]http://www.gametrailers.com/video/vga-10-batman-arkham/708342[/url] (Edited to make [URL="http://www.polycount.com/forum/…	6 Last	skylebones Dec 2010
Closed Fred Resigns from Dominance War [URL]http://www.dominancewar.com/2010/en/article_5.php[/URL]	0 Last	Jesse Moody Dec 2010
Employer's feelings about external plugins Hey, I was wondering how to employers usually feel about external plugins and 3rd party scripts. For example I need to retopologize a model. Would they look down upon it (extra cost of plugin) if I …	15 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2010
Gawker media got hacked [URL]http://lifehacker.com/5712785/[/URL] [QUOTE]This weekend we discovered that Gawker Media's servers were compromised, resulting in a security breach at Lifehacker, Gizmodo, Gawker, Jezebel, io9…	0 Last	flaagan Dec 2010
Making a living from creativity is possible Just wanted to say, if you ever feel despair over creating graphics for a living, or haven't yet got to that stage and are still trying to bust into a company; keep at it. I know some of us are goin…	10 Last	Mezz Dec 2010
Elder Scrolls V (Confirmed) Just heard this little tidbit, apparently someone from Bethesda conformed it and they are currently recording the voice acting. It's going to be a sequel to IV, set 200 years after oblivion. [url]…	86 Last	willy-wilson Dec 2010
BM82 birthday dyslexia BradMyers82 is 28... OMG! happy birthday champ! [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3366161993_1aa20fe539.jpg[/IMG]	2 Last	seforin Dec 2010
Wallpapers! So with a new installation of windows this morning... it is time for a new wallpaper. :) Preferably 1920 x 1200 Here are two wallpapers I have had in the past 6 months or so. Gee Atherton: [IMG]h…	12 Last	Swizzle Dec 2010
GPU,CPU, mem, or OS; upgrade help so i've been pondering upgrading my computer. i bought a new dell XPS couple years ago and it works great and all but its just not cutting it for me. Sitting idol, fresh from booting up i'm using …	6 Last	The Flying Monk Dec 2010
MFA Programs Online? So, I recently got a job here in Florida with a simulation company. One of the benefits is that they offer tuition reimbursement for continuing education. There are only two MA/MFA programs I can f…	2 Last	oXYnary Dec 2010
Oh my goodness. New Deus Ex cinematic [url]http://kotaku.com/5710958/this-amazing-deus-ex-trailer-will-need-some-popcorn[/url] It's so awesome that I peed a little.	39 Last	r_fletch_r Dec 2010
polycount front page user strange something often when i open up the pollycount front page i see my self logged in as another member... wat does this all mean? isn't this a bug? [IMG]http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx131/paasnem/inlog.png[…	7 Last	DrunkShaman Dec 2010
Are you self taught? I was curous to know what persentage of people are self taught. By self taught, I mean you learned by yourself, outside of a univeristy, highschool, or any class like setting.	47 Last	DrunkShaman Dec 2010
Closed New guy. Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'd just like to say hi. I'll post some of my work soon. Hail.	19 Last	adam Dec 2010
What kind of hobbies do PCers have? Spawning from the cooking thread and the how many hours/week gaming you do... What do poly counters do in their spare time, if not drawing/3ding or playing games? Drawing is a given among us I gue…	148 Last	Chemical Alia Dec 2010
Brian Wood Memorial Trust I also just wanted to share this with everyone... Brian Wood Memorial Trust Friends of Brian Wood, the Company of Heroes developer who lost his life in a tragic car accident on Friday, have establi…	0 Last	nfrrtycmplx Dec 2010
Wacom like a NDS? Is there something on the market that is similar to the NDS, but is larger A4 sized and is self powered? i.e. no extra plugs, no laptop, etc. self sufficient electronic drawing pad?	3 Last	bbob Dec 2010
forget everything you ever hope to accomplish because this is just so much cooler. [url]http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/apple-engineer-uses-lego-to-rebuild-ancient-greek-mechanism-wil/[/url]	8 Last	eld Dec 2010
Nerd-Shirts! Hey dudes, my good friend started up a T-Shirt business. I thought the stuff was rad and wanted to share it with everyone. There's sticksers too... if you're into that. They do custom orders too, …	0 Last	nfrrtycmplx Dec 2010
Who the hell steals from kids with Cancer!? Just posted on the main page... so much rage... [url]http://www.polycount.com/2010/12/10/low-down-dirty-mother/#more-4441[/url]	12 Last	Richard Kain Dec 2010
Anatomy I probably should have searched this, but does anyone know a good website for learning and studying human anatomy. I did a Google search and found nothing but rubbish. I will probably splurge and end…	5 Last	Treacharous Dec 2010
Chu's Dynasty [IMG]http://download.xbox.com/content/xna/assets/5855071D_World/screen2.jpg[/IMG] A couple of my friends just released their indie game Chu's Dynasty. Check it out! "Chu's Dynasty combines the str…	6 Last	aesir Dec 2010
Good seasonal films? gonna start with this saw it last night pretty much everyone (probably about 20 people) in the audience had a right silly grin slapped on the faces when coming out of the cinema shits alll over The …	1 Last	r_fletch_r Dec 2010
Polycount Wiki Currently down? I can't find any info on it either. I miss it.	11 Last	pumbaa Dec 2010
Dual Analog Controller PC Compatible My old tried and trued Thrustmaster Firestorm 2 is loosing its center point. Will start walking when going full forward, or walking when in neutral. Pisses me off to no end in time trials or dieing…	19 Last	oXYnary Dec 2010
Eight Bit Strange just found this through gametrailers and thought it was awesome enough for it's own thread [URL]http://www.gametrailers.com/video/episode-1-eight-bit/703312[/URL] [URL]http://www.gametrailers.com/…	6 Last	crazyfool Dec 2010
Drik Gently tv series [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBOl1OW7nnM[/ame]	3 Last	kat Dec 2010
UK Comic Con Announced [COLOR="Magenta"]~[/COLOR] London's getting a Comic Con this 2011, the legendary Mark Millar is organising it: [url]http://www.kapowcomiccon.com/[/url] There won't be any real news or event informa…	4 Last	Jungsik Dec 2010
BBC Panorama - Are Videogames Addictive? (Tonight @20:30GMT) BBC are running a [URL="http://news.bbc.co.uk/panorama/hi/default.stm"]Panorama[/URL] documentary exploring the addictivity of videogames, tonight. [quote]As pester power kicks in and the computer g…	60 Last	glynnsmith Dec 2010
Video game content recording apps? Heya, so since I need to get crackin on getting vids of my work in Champs, I'd figure I'd ask around about any recommended apps for recording game content. I'm well aware of FRAPS, and was about to…	2 Last	flaagan Dec 2010
TRON: Legacy I'm starting a thread about this movie for discussion. I absolutely cannot wait to see this. I've been listening to the soundtrack at work all day, and I must say that if the visuals and storyline …	9 Last	Frump Dec 2010
Before you create an original finished drawing, how many do you draw? [FONT=바][SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=silver]Hello, fellow artist! Im very curious![/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=바][SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][COLOR=silver]Before you create one original…	6 Last	sprunghunt Dec 2010
Closed Video editing career. I'm curious at to what this career entails. Perhaps I have the wrong name for it? Does anyone know the term for someone who goes into film via editing software like Sony Vegas Pro and adds effects, …	25 Last	adam Dec 2010
My hand, Shacknews Rather than throw this in my "dudes, ow" thread I thought I'd make a new one. This is a tiny update on my hand, but also just me pimping out another fun community - the guys and gals of Shacknews. Be…	22 Last	Mark Dygert Dec 2010
Startup Game Studio suggestions/intel Greeting folks; I know it is kinda tough question when it comes to think about how to start it. It would take about a week of research. Since I chose "startup game studio" for my Business project w…	10 Last	DrunkShaman Dec 2010
Closed Pre-Dom War V - Caution The submission date is looming ever so close and there have been some amazing entries from the talented members of the Polycount Community. A bunch of new faces came to represent for the Green and Bl…	257 Last	adam Dec 2010
Let go from Cryptic Studios, fx artist looking for work shortly.. Yah, as the title suggests, after over three and a half years at Cryptic Studios, I just got let go. Since this literally just happened, I've still got a few things to sort out, but since Polycou…	24 Last	vcortis Dec 2010
Happy Birthday, Ryan (Aftermath) Hawkins I love you, bro!	13 Last	Joshua Stubbles Dec 2010
Goggles [url]http://goggles.sneakygcr.net[/url] let the fun begin.	127 Last	Dn2 Dec 2010
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NUBVcit5VM[/ame] This looks awesome, and it has the same director as Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead, so this movie should be pretty epic.	102 Last	DerDude Dec 2010