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World of Goo Anyone else play this yet? Downloaded the demo yesterday, haven't touched another game since, and am completely in love with this game. Just far beyond the expectations, even after following it from …	20 Last	doc rob Oct 2008
dealing with the death of a friend... [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/7677385.stm[/url] i knew Gemma, through a mutual friend, and we hung out fairly regularly. i actually only heard about this today, and it's p…	15 Last	ebagg Oct 2008
KOTOR3??? [url="http://www.lucasarts.com/company/release/news20071030.html"]http://www.lucasarts.com/company/release/news20071030.html[/url] could it be? could lucasarts have realised just how bad a job obsid…	24 Last	almighty_gir Oct 2008
Alan Wake Trailer! [url]http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41821.html#comments_top[/url] Where's the log lady? : ( Seriously though, excited.	25 Last	cgjeff Oct 2008
It's Heroes the movie! LOLZ [url]http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/push/[/url] Hopefully won't be crap.	4 Last	Wells Oct 2008
New California law narrows overtime regulations for skilled tech workers [url]http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/10/new-california.html[/url] New California law narrows overtime regulations for skilled tech workers 6:33 PM, October 1, 2008 Gov. Arnold Schw…	38 Last	almighty_gir Oct 2008
managing clients (???) I've been freelancing for the last 3 months and somehow scraping together enough to pay the rent and I was hoping to get some advice from some of you who are more experienced than me. How do you kno…	2 Last	scotths Oct 2008
Midgets vs. Lion [URL="http://www.fmft.net/archives/BBC_NEWS.htm"]http://www.fmft.net/archives/BBC_NEWS.htm[/URL]	11 Last	Thegodzero Oct 2008
Desktops - fall 08 (expect big pics) [img]http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/5431/desktopfn7.jpg[/img] win.	40 Last	Rens Oct 2008
street fighter fouwar, bitches from my flickr: [img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2753113952_d27e8f587a_m.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2752284471_1236e25381_m.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm4.static.flickr…	36 Last	Hardset Oct 2008
Edge Magazine- Neox's work is featured Bought this month's Edge magazine and noticed a few of your works in the Mod scene article towards the middle of the mag.... Congrats fella :thumbup: Along with a certain Rockstar Leeds game being f…	45 Last	ImSlightlyBored Oct 2008
Warhammer Online Polycount group? going to pick up my copy today, I had preordered but was out of town at agdc this week. How many of you are playing and what server? I'd like to pal around with some PC folks in Warhammer....	32 Last	jaalto Oct 2008
The Worst Healthy Foods [url]http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/15442/the-worst-healthy-foods/[/url] seems like you cant win for losing lol,	71 Last	stimpack Oct 2008
something to make you feel nostalgic I was listening to this thought I would share still think video games live has the best one though [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm3GIDqSymM&feature=related[/ame]	8 Last	seforin Oct 2008
Carving the Death Star [url]http://fantasypumpkins.com/carving-the-deathstar.htm[/url] found this to be interesting, this takes pumpkin carving to the next level,	1 Last	Michael Knubben Oct 2008
Video Games Live Vancouver Hey there, Anyone going to this? I got tickets through a friend a while ago when I had the extra cash, really freakin pricey but a whole symphony playing video game tracks costs a ton I bet. shou…	2 Last	Slum Oct 2008
Anybody know a good hotel in London? I am having a really hard time trying to find a decent hotel in London(UK), they are either way too expensive, or have really bad ratings from visitors... So, does anybody know a decent hotel for a …	11 Last	easterislandnick Oct 2008
Need Advice From Freelancers and Pros Please!! EDITed for confidentiality purposes... Hello Polycounters! I have some good news and a little bit of a pickle.... I recently did a little test for this company called 'clickBOOM' link: [URL]http:…	6 Last	Microneezia Oct 2008
anyone in need of a level designer? Yesterday I was laid off from Gearbox Software. This came shock to me and a lot of my friends at the company. Starting today and on through the week, I'll be updating my portfolio with levels and…	19 Last	katzeimsack Oct 2008
Architecture or Character? Hey guys, Basically, I have been keen to learn how to use 3DS Max for some time now. Finally, I am able to actually begin working on that, as I recently got a copy for myself. I'm currently just goi…	1 Last	bathurstt Oct 2008
Blender Defender - Keep that cat crazy! Introducing the Blender Defender... [url]http://www.plasma2002.com/blenderdefender/[/url] Best part being they show you how to make the thing. I'm sure this could be a fun trap for humans too. Th…	3 Last	pliang Oct 2008
Dig London - Proper Conference Etiquette Hey all, So for those of you who do not know, there will be a game developers conference called "Dig London" on November 27th - 28th ([url]http://conf.diglondon.ca/[/url]), which seems to be focusi…	10 Last	JasonLavoie Oct 2008
Jazz reworking of contra from the nes [URL]http://www.myspace.com/contrabandjazz[/URL] Local sea/tac band that plays music from the sound track of contra from the nes, enjoy.	1 Last	Microneezia Oct 2008
HELLO BWA POLYCOUNTER Someone at BWA is wearing a Polycount shirt today. REVEAL YOURSELF	30 Last	Gav Oct 2008
Cliches that need to be put to rest. Ever notice cliches in your shows, games, movies, comics, etc that really need to cease to exist? List them here! -the phrase "I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you!" -games with bald white "b…	120 Last	arrangemonk Oct 2008
Wacom Cintiq 12WX Anyone have one of these? Is it worth the mighty price tag? How does the 12WX compare to its big brother the 21 in terms of usability?	11 Last	Mister Sentient Oct 2008
Final Year Project... Hey all, Sorry if this is not the appropriate place, however this is a very good forum so I thought I would ask your advice! I am now in my final year of a university degree. We have only…	0 Last	Jcb33 Oct 2008
WAYWO 08 malware warning " Warning: Visiting this site may harm your computer! The website at boards.polycount.net contains elements from the site nonpublic.xn--airbrn-eya.de, which appears to host malware software that ca…	3 Last	Michael Knubben Oct 2008
UNFOLD3D Gen 6 [url]http://www.polygonal-design.fr/e_unfold/index.php[/url] check out the vid	32 Last	pior Oct 2008
the last 2008 pres debate shit. i missed it. i caught just the closing statements from the two, how was it and hook me up with a link to watch it in full k thx luv u with mouth	46 Last	Mark Dygert Oct 2008
TEAM Ge0NAUSORUS: eye-balling game CLAN CLAN Ge0NAUSORUS! [img]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc229/timguthrie84/SacredGeometry.jpg[/img] we are the greatest eye-balling game CLAN in EXISTENCE! WE HOWL AT NUMBERS! we FIGHT THE SQUAR…	30 Last	EarthQuake Oct 2008
behance.net - Artist portfolio/networking website - Anybody using? Just curious to see if anyone else has tried this, it looks pretty good to me. I got my application accepted yesterday, but I've yet to have an in-depth play around with it's features. It's UI and si…	2 Last	Blaizer Oct 2008
Happy Boss's Day [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boss_day[/url] "National Boss's Day is usually celebrated by presenting one's boss with a small gift or greeting card, or by putting in an honest day's work. It is …	0 Last	killingpeople Oct 2008
Love Trailer I've been paying attention to this game for a while now, and yesterday, the first trailer was posted at Rock Paper, Shotgun. What the game is actually about is up for discussion, but holy fuck, the a…	12 Last	Luxury Oct 2008
My posts need to be validated? Whaaa? READ. Hey gang, I noticed a small burp in our efforts to cull the spam. It would appear as though some of you that have been here for a LONG time are getting asked to have your posts validated before th…	21 Last	milla Oct 2008
Interesting updates about TN to displaced workers currently in the US They have now increased the TN value from one year to three years. [url]http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2008/10/tn_visa_lawyer_uscis_increases.html[/url]	1 Last	JacqueChoi Oct 2008
Peggle Nights The sequel to the game that had the demo version tacked on to the Orange Box has just popped up on Steam. You know you're excited. I can see it in your eyes. Oh, you pretend to be apathetic but you c…	13 Last	JDinges Oct 2008
We traded my legos for this? Let's break it down.... [U]I Pros for being a child: [/U] -Mom making me my favorite food on at LEAST a bi-weekly basis (usually way more often than that) -home-made toys like blow guns, sling-shot…	49 Last	flaagan Oct 2008
How good are you at eye-balling things? I've found that since I started modeling a few years ago that I've gotten better at eyeballing distances relative to 3D. I came across [URL="http://woodgears.ca/eyeball/index.html"]this nifty little…	63 Last	Emil Mujanovic Oct 2008
natural selection 2 i've been following this project for a few, as i have a not-so-secret crush on Max, their lead programmer and i wanted to spread the news that they've posted a new "videocast" a few days ago that sho…	27 Last	TheSplash Oct 2008
sumo paint [url]http://www.sumo.fi/[/url]	6 Last	Tumerboy Oct 2008
points for McCain [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7665780.stm[/url] i'm so glad he corrected these ignorant fanatics! hopefully this will be covered on fox news. big points from me. that wa…	46 Last	ElysiumGX Oct 2008
Fable 2 Experience If you're getting the game, be sure to check out the online mini-games. It's set up so you can unlock extra content for the game. [URL]http://fable2.xbox.com/experience.aspx?lang=en-US[/URL] Be sur…	3 Last	MattW Oct 2008
blizzcon is over, but it was totally badass!	13 Last	moose Oct 2008
Workstation sale Hi guys, my new system finally arrived so I am selling my old one, I thought I would check here to see if anybody was interested? These are the specs; [U]System[/U] Chassis : Supermicro 4U Towe…	4 Last	hawken Oct 2008
Nvidia now owns your wireless connection! [url]http://www.scmagazineuk.com/WiFi-is-no-longer-a-viable-secure-connection/article/119294/[/url] [quote]Global Secure Systems has said that a Russian's firm's use of the latest NVidia graphics car…	3 Last	hawken Oct 2008
japanese prank calls recently meny japaneese guys are calling here and asking for mr. takamuro or something and laughing when i ask them to speak english because dont understand anything almost the same pattern everytim…	15 Last	hawken Oct 2008
Consolevania 4. TEAM!!! After much waiting, speculation, and gnashing of teeth the new season of Consolevania has finally begun. Albeit with a slightly new format. So for those who care... [url]http://www.consolevania.com/…	4 Last	hawken Oct 2008
Anyone in Van going to the iron man siggraph event? Hey all, Just thought id see if anyone else is going the nuts and bolts of iron man siggraph event here in vancouver oct 21st. It should be an great time had by all. for more info on the event click…	5 Last	Microneezia Oct 2008
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Played the original release and thought it was fantastic(story-wise,technically it was a bit flawed). Now i find out that the devs gave it an additional 9-12 months of polish. and coz i own the origi…	6 Last	PixelGoat Oct 2008