General Discussion

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How old are you and how long have you been in games? Since I started freelancing a few months ago I noticed something odd about the people working in the game industry. It is almost as if the majority of the people working in the game industry are ei…	166 Last	Spug Dec 2009
digestive irritation i have my bi yearly pain in the stomach (i dunno it maybe comes from an inflamation in the bowels due to a too salty nutrition) im used to it already but loweres life quality in that times a lot my…	28 Last	Disco Stu Dec 2009
Closed used coffee pot i want a set of coffe and tee pots that look like the're already used, since when im drinking they look gross afer a few nipps, and with this addition they look like every other coffepot and i could …	3 Last	bearkub Dec 2009
ADRIAN! ADRIAN! Last day of crunch. Got food stocked up. Music. What am I missing for the this super long day? Speed? signs off	2 Last	motives Dec 2009
Torchlight, 10 bucks on steam. Deals don't get much better than this. Would make a great gift too :)	21 Last	Thegodzero Dec 2009
whats the funniest Parody you have seen recently Ok I will start[B] here is a funny one of left4dead [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnRVIC7kS4s&feature=channel[/ame] here is a funny one of left4dead 2 [/B][ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch…	11 Last	ScudzAlmighty Dec 2009
What's your xmas wish list? Or Hanukkah, or Festivus, or whatever.	109 Last	CrazyMatt Dec 2009
Something Something Something Dark Side I had to ask because I'm sure there are more Family Guy fans. Who picked up this movie? I'll be getting it after work hopefully. (Yes, I realize it's only 12pm but I'm sure someone bought it by now…	3 Last	odium Dec 2009
Kick-Ass Has anyone seen this yet? Looks great, hahaha [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0lwLB-xAVw[/ame]	6 Last	DrunkShaman Dec 2009
rejecting self destructive input Hey guys, we've all had the experience of being subjected to input that we don't want. I used to be the type of guy to self sacrifice and accept everything, just to keep the peace. I have fortunately…	53 Last	Rhinokey Dec 2009
Brittany Murphy........ Dead? Actress Brittany Murphy died last night after she went into cardiac arrest and couldn't be revived, reports TMZ. The Fire Department reportedly received a call to the home that belonged to her husb…	48 Last	arrangemonk Dec 2009
Closed What's on your Xmas List? REPOSTS MAKE ME SAD TO :(	6 Last	adam Dec 2009
Closed 4 year old found drunk and in pink dress A 4 year old was found with a beer in hand and wearing a pink dress by police. [URL]http://www.newschannel9.com/articles/year-987196-old-christmas.html[/URL] This is something you don't hear about …	9 Last	IronHawk Dec 2009
Rig of the Year 2009 Hello everyone! My brothers PC was rig of the month on Guru3D in April. Now its time to vote for Rig of the year. I'd really appreciate it if you guys could help out and vote for[B] April 2009[/B] as…	26 Last	Irreal Dec 2009
Nice way to earn $30million.... [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8417789.stm[/url] Just noticed this about a guy who put a video up on youtube and hollywood paid him 30 million to make a film out of it. Not bad going fo…	34 Last	rebb Dec 2009
I want to punch computers in the throat In the last month I've had computer catch a google redirect virus/malware, hard drive is on it's last legs, and now I learn that Wacom don't bother writing drivers for their serial tablets any more. …	8 Last	Jason Young Dec 2009
My turn to brag about Graduating! [IMG]http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/yurachan_photo/IMG_1167.jpg[/IMG] oh yeah, girls can do it too!	31 Last	Firecracker197 Dec 2009
Rage Against The Machine UK Xmas Number 1 haha take that simon cowell, im sick of x factor and pop idol and all other of these crap tv shows promoting talentless people and feeding the masses with crap, Fuck you i wont buy what you tell me!	35 Last	Marine Dec 2009
A practice group for UI/web/etc. designers Maybe this is a little too off-topic for the space station, but just in case it's not: [URL="http://vi.to/practice-ux/"]I'm starting a practice group for UI/web/etc. designers in Austin, TX.[/URL] …	1 Last	arrangemonk Dec 2009
Interview with game artist - Gavin Goulden Hi Everyone! Recently we had the pleasure to talk to Blue Castle Games character artist Gavin Goulden about his workflow, how Zbrush has changed the way he models, how aspiring artists can improve a…	19 Last	psychoticprankster Dec 2009
Avatar trailer So, i didnt see this extended on till last week, and i dont remember seeing it on the forum at all, so.... whats everyone think? [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRdxXPV9GNQ[/ame] its suppose …	71 Last	Hitez Dec 2009
Fight the machine Bitches!! so anyway, there's a pretty huge uprising in the UK with people buying Rage Against the Machine's - Killing In The Name Of en masse! pretty much the reason why, is because they're fed up of simon co…	56 Last	snemmy Dec 2009
What's a good camera for under $300? I guess my company does a christmas thing where you can ask for something under $300. I'm not too familiar with cameras out there, and I've been thinking it might be nice to have one to grab some ph…	12 Last	3dskillet Dec 2009
Any game art teachers in here? hi folks, i'd like to know if some other game art teachers are here, to exchange some experience concerning teaching other people game art. currently i've got the task to design a "3d art"-curriculu…	7 Last	Vrav Dec 2009
What is your past experience with art tests? Not really the art test itself but after you submit it. I'm finding the experience to be a bit clausterphobic...no real acknowledgment that it was received. It's only been a couple days and I know …	28 Last	3dskillet Dec 2009
Peace out yo	12 Last	LoTekK Dec 2009
How long should an Environment Art test take? Hi guys, did not know where to post this, so here we go. How long should an Environment Art test take? I know prop- few smaller props take up to a week. What if it is a full environment w/ atmosp…	14 Last	Mazvix Dec 2009
I am a college Graduate! As of today, I am done with my last class! The ceremony is on Friday so I guess it isn't "official" until then.... haha. I just finished my Game Art Bachelors Degree from Full Sail University. Any…	22 Last	Shogun3d Dec 2009
Good chair for 3d AND guitar For all the fellow guitarists on here what kind of chairs do you use as i've been through quite a few and none of them satisfy both comfort for doing long hours of 3D at the desk and sitting playing …	6 Last	MoP Dec 2009
Stargate Studios [url]http://www.vimeo.com/8006168[/url]	16 Last	Rick Stirling Dec 2009
Dekard is DEAD! Not reallyl.. :D Cheeseplus says Dekard (the nickname) is dead.. so just a short message to say Dekard is no more, had that nick since 1994 or so but figured I'd go ahead and move over to using my real name like ever…	14 Last	TheWinterLord Dec 2009
AvPvAus [URL]http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/04/australian-classification-board-vs-aliens-vs-predator/[/URL] Can we get a facepalm smiley?	34 Last	Calabi Dec 2009
Legalization by 2010? [url]http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/144561/breaking%3A_marijuana_legalization_will_be_on_california%27s_2010_ballot/#more[/url] Hard to believe it's so close. Now, booze has always been my wea…	112 Last	Shogun3d Dec 2009
DCU Online animation contest I wanted to drop a note of encouragement to all those in here to consider entering the animation contest that DCU Online is having on their Facebook page. There is some serious weekly prizes up for…	3 Last	flow3d Dec 2009
Where have all the artists gone?? Now I know this isn't a pimp or preview, but I thought it made more sense in here than it did in the general section... I've always loved browsing artist's websites and marveling in their ability an…	9 Last	TorQue[MoD] Dec 2009
Render harder, better, faster, stronger [url]http://fastra2.ua.ac.be/[/url] For just 6000 Euros (+/-8590 USD), you can have 12TFLOPS of computing power at your fingertips.	8 Last	Snipergen Dec 2009
TF2 - Friendship ends in one day [I][URL="http://www.teamfortress.com/war/administrator/"]Best game ever[/URL] [/I]	148 Last	sicsided Dec 2009
Iron Man 2 [URL]http://jalopnik.com/5428299/iron-man-2-trailer-tony-starks-f1-car-gets-toasted[/URL] Woohoo! :D	27 Last	slipsius Dec 2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 trailer Rather than hijack odium's thread after seeing the link to the right of the Medal of Honor trailer, I thought this definitely deserved it's own thread. [URL]http://www.gametrailers.com/video/player/…	43 Last	[iWi] Dec 2009
Polycount decals Hey there everyone, I'm relatively new to PC so excuse me if this has been asked before... as you can imagine, searching for 'decals' sent back a lot of threads not relevant to the decals I'm talkin…	5 Last	ZacD Dec 2009
They Worked On The Game You Played, But Didn't Get Credit What does everyone think about this issue? [url]http://kotaku.com/5427863/they-worked-on-the-game-you-played-but-didnt-get-credit[/url]	29 Last	Michael Knubben Dec 2009
Alice in Wonderland Trailer This trailer wasn't supposed to hit until tomorrow but it apparently leaked out early. I couldn't find a higher quality version so please post one if you happen to run across it. Enjoy! [ame]http://…	26 Last	bearkub Dec 2009
Christmas Trees! Time to start sharing your Christmas trees. We always put ours up during Thanksgiving weekend. Anyone have theirs up already? [img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4142468808_fb1a7f9dca_b.jpg[/im…	11 Last	rube Dec 2009
Linux Duel Boot question's Im thinking about partitioning my hard drive and installing linux mint on one partition windows 7 on another and one partition for my music, pictures, and data. but i have a few questions im wanting …	12 Last	ima Dec 2009
Merry Xmas, no job for you :) Woohoo! I am now officially part of the ever growing laid off workforce. Sucks but whatever happens, happens for the best right?	23 Last	Gallows Dec 2009
Tracking down something from PnP Hey, Trying to find something, someone posted in PnP awhile back; if I still remember it my guess is it was posted this year. It was low poly human characters that could have been for something li…	2 Last	Murdoc Dec 2009
Artrage 3 Did a search and couldn't find a mention of it, looks awesome! here's a youtube video demoing the new stamp tool and this dudes presets [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17eyle6nGCI[/ame] and h…	13 Last	rooster Dec 2009
Crazy art test / make something crazy Ok, so i got this crazy arttest , crazy in a good way though. Make anything you want, something crazy and fun from your own head that will make us smile. so basically this wont be a technical peice,…	20 Last	D4V1DC Dec 2009
Roy Disney dies at 79 due to cancer [url]http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/12/16/arts/AP-US-Obit-Roy-Disney.html[/url] [quote]The younger Disney, born in 1930, worked for the company as a writer and producer. But his most important…	3 Last	Em. Dec 2009
Good Budget Gaming Mouse Would like to keep sub 60. My trusty old Logitech MX500 has lost its sensitivity to left clicks. Which is not cool considering Im in crunch. Anyhow, I need a new mouse, and I just cant bring myse…	23 Last	ErichWK Dec 2009