Free CrazyBump for layoff victims

Ryan Clark · Feb 2009

Hey all,

Recent weeks have seen friends of mine hit by layoffs and studio closures. The situation kinda sucks. Despite record sales, this is a hard time to find work in our industry.

I can't fix the job situation, but I can offer some small help to the affected artists. If you find yourself laid off from a studio, drop me an email. I'll provide a CrazyBump license to use until you find a new gig.

Please pass the message to anyone who might benefit from it.

peace out,

-Ryan
ryan@crazybump.com

ChaosEidolon · Feb 2009

man, what a saint. you da man.

Andreas · Feb 2009

Does this offer extend to people finding it hard to get into the industry because of all these closures?

James Edwards · Feb 2009

Dude, that is badass. Great idea and a downright decent thing to do for those in need.

Tumerboy · Feb 2009

right on Ryan! You rock!

_Gr9yFox_ · Feb 2009

That's very cool of you Ryan.

konstruct · Feb 2009

Slum · Feb 2009

Awesome thing to do Ryan. I can only imagine you'll probably get a flood of emails from less-than-honest folks, so good luck sorting that out!

Super cool, dude, you rock.

IronHawk · Feb 2009

The CB stimulus package.

Nice one man.

Jesse Moody · Feb 2009

Ryan, I can't even begin to say how amazing this is. There really isn't enough people like you in the world. It may be a little thing in some peoples eyes but honestly this is huge. Thank you so much for being such a cool guy.

You truly rock.

Andreas · Feb 2009

Gwot wrote: »

Dude, that is badass. Great idea and a downright decent thing to do for those in need.

Especially with Dom War coming up.

ScoobyDoofus · Feb 2009

I've known for awhile what a bad-ass this man is, and not just because of his Glorious first name.You are awesome sir.

EarthQuake · Feb 2009

I wouldn't expect anything less from a man of Ryan's stature.

SHEPEIRO · Feb 2009

nice one, and hope you get a few more licenses bought by companys when the people get their new jobs.

hobodactyl · Feb 2009

That is super thoughtful, and one of the best gifts anyone could give to an artist. Very nice, Ryan

Reverenddevil · Feb 2009

Thumbs up to you Ryan, thank you. Now if everyone who can do something themselves like this, then lets start doing it....

David-J · Feb 2009

That's awesome of you. Cool way to set an example.

Cheers.

Em. · Feb 2009

Ryan...dude, that is so awesome. Been a fan of you and your program for a long time and was intending on finally investing in it till I got the big axe. From me and everyone else that got screwed up the economic bunghole, thanks.

bounchfx · Feb 2009

holy fuck dude, you are so awesome.

I'm lucky to have a job right now, but I would be all over this extremely generous offer if it was otherwise.

Wonderful gesture.

AstroZombie · Feb 2009

Nice, Ryan. You are a helluva guy for sure.

whats_true · Feb 2009

Your fantastic for doing this Ryan.

TheWinterLord · Feb 2009

This made my morning! Its very nice of you Ryan, hope you have it good!!

psychoticprankster · Feb 2009

This is an awesome thing your doing for everyone Ryan. I really admire you for it

If your ever in Dublin and need a place to stay let me know.
Any friend of these wonderful poly counters is a friend of mine

these men and women you are helping out. inspire me on a daily basis with their
incredible work and dedication to what they do .
They really are some incredible minds. as is your own.

so from a student of the 3D arts. Thank you for helping these people continue to inspire me

MoP · Feb 2009

Truly a god among puny humans.

adam · Feb 2009

Quite literally, I'm suggesting to every game artist I know who's been laid off that doesn't visit Polycount to take Ryan up on this offer. It's fantastic and extremely generous.

Kudos, sir.

Mark Dygert · Feb 2009

SHEPEIRO wrote: »

nice one, and hope you get a few more licenses bought by companys when the people get their new jobs.

OoOOoo cleaver and kind... Nice Ryan!

kodde · Feb 2009

You rock Ryan. Keep working at CrazyBump, best app since long.

metalliandy · Feb 2009

Wow.
Kudos to Ryan...what a nice chap

Irreal · Feb 2009

Brings a tear to my eye socket

JO420 · Feb 2009

Good form sir,i tip my hat.

stimpack · Feb 2009

well played. well played. Karma will come back around to you in great ways.

Sa74n · Feb 2009

this is like giving away crack for free to make everyone addicted. way to spread your (great) program around even further

Bronco · Feb 2009

this arwesome, as said if there was more people in the world like you it might just be a better place.

John

Lee3dee · Feb 2009

Puny humans are jumping for joy! Thanks Ryan but i already own it. heh

Rox · Feb 2009

Aww, wow. That's fantastic!

I was laid off recently! But that was during internship.. they had to kick me out before they could start paying me, so, meh, that doesn't count.

Cojax · Feb 2009

Ryan you are truly a legend in this industry, and deserve all your success. Thanks for doing this for folks affected during these tough times. Rock on man!

zerodean · Feb 2009

I heard about this through the grapevine. Just registered so I could express my thanks to you for such a wonderful gesture to those affected by by the layoffs & closings. Good karma!

And congrats on such a solid piece of software, too.

Much admiration and respect,

Zero Dean

JacqueChoi · Feb 2009

Just wanted to be one of the many to tell you what an awesome gesture this is.

glib · Feb 2009

This is an incredible gesture Ryan, thank you from all of us who are hurting right now.

robotboots · Feb 2009

Ryan,

dude thanks for your recent help while i am trying to find work. i've been using CrazyBump for my portfolio work. we used it a ton on BiA: Hell's Highway.

thanks for your help during these tough times

-eli

Ryan Clark wrote: »

Hey all,

Recent weeks have seen friends of mine hit by layoffs and studio closures. The situation kinda sucks. Despite record profits, this is a hard time to find work in our industry.

I can't fix the job situation, but I can offer some small help to the affected artists. If you find yourself laid off from a studio, drop me an email. I'll provide a CrazyBump license to use until you find a new gig.

Please pass the message to anyone who might benefit from it.

peace out,

-Ryan
ryan@crazybump.com

Pfhoenix · Feb 2009

Excellent move, Ryan! This is sure to help those in genuine need, but how are you going to sort through those just looking to take advantage of this offer?

LEViATHAN · Feb 2009

In times like these, I wish I was fired.

Pfhoenix · Feb 2009

You don't really want that.

Renaud Galand · Feb 2009

you sir, are my nw hero !

Yozora · Feb 2009

LEViATHAN wrote: »

In times like these, I wish I was fired.

Thats a stupid joke.

Pfhoenix wrote: »

Excellent move, Ryan! This is sure to help those in genuine need, but how are you going to sort through those just looking to take advantage of this offer?

Well technically everyone who would be bothered to try to take advantage of the offer will "genuinely need" it. There are people in worse positions than those who just got laid off from a professional job as a game artist.

Its still a generous offer though.