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Firecracker197
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So you have less than a week to think about it, whats it going to be?

Also has anyone ever successfully done one before?

Mine is to stop sitting on my butt so much and be more active before my body falls apart. I want to start some sort of class I can get into, like yoga or something. Maybe lose some weight but mostly just get active and healthy.

Also make better art :D but that's the same every year.
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  • StephenVyas
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    StephenVyas polycounter lvl 18
    Last year , I set my goal of going up to Light-heavy weight. I missed it by 10-13 lbs, but the goal got me back into the gym and in shape. So, in that, I consider it somewhat of a success.

    This year... 1 vacation every month.
    First Stop this January.. Peru
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  • Vonklaus
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    Vonklaus
    For me it is to get a job! haha I also want to get back into hockey and paintball, I miss activities and exercise!
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  • Frump
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    Frump polycounter lvl 12
    Mine are simple though not necessarily resolutions for the whole year, just some quick goals/milestones to hit.

    To finish a character in the next month or so and keep consistently working on 3d stuff because I've been slacking for a few weeks. To find a job to help get me monies and pay loans until I can score an industry job. To go back and re-work my older model's lighting and presentation then update/re-work my portfolio.
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  • Ruz
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    Ruz polycount lvl 666
    yeah gotta lose some weight. got think more positive and work even harder
    It doesn't matter how long you have doing 3d , you have to keep on striving to get better
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  • Emil Mujanovic
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    Emil Mujanovic polycounter lvl 18
    Land a job at a high-end studio where I can push my art to a new level.
    Oh and find a decent girl, I'm not getting any younger.
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  • NyneDown
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    NyneDown polycounter lvl 11
    Mine is just to become a better overall character artist and to be a better person. It's a pretty vague resolution, but I think everything else I would like to achieve will follow suite. I need to get some wip threads going again and see if I cant shake the rust off my wacom pen.
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  • brandoom
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    brandoom polycounter lvl 13
    Land a job in the industry, become a better artist, do more drawing, get a girlfriend, get in better shape... if only there was a way to get ripped by clicking a mouse all day, lol. :)
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  • Zipfinator
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    Zipfinator polycounter lvl 9
    Start working harder. I've been slacking a bit the last few months and haven't done much. I need to start practicing modeling, get a ton done on my Source mod, work on a TF2 map, possibly do a Scavenge map and practice with the Source particle system so I can make some particles for City 17: Episode 1. That's only a few of the things I want to accomplish this year, but I have 7 months off of school so I think I can do it!
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  • Firecracker197
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    Firecracker197 polycounter lvl 11
    brandoom wrote: »
    Land a job in the industry, become a better artist, do more drawing, get a girlfriend, get in better shape... if only there was a way to get ripped by clicking a mouse all day, lol. :)

    Don't we all wish we could spend all our time sitting and working on art all day, yet still be in shape and look fabulous. Unfortunately that's not the way it works, which is exactly why I have to stick to my resolution, and get out from behind this screen sometimes!
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  • 00Zero
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    i too have been slacking the past few months. need to work more on personal stuff.
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  • Joseph Silverman
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    Joseph Silverman polycounter lvl 17
    In chronological order:
    Get back on track developing (2d) art skills
    Get back into training MMA or Jiujitsu
    Gain 15 pounds
    Get into art school
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  • crazyfingers
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    crazyfingers polycounter lvl 10
    Get a job.

    I once made a new years resolution to smoke 5 cigarettes at the same time, 2 minutes later i had accomplished my goal.
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  • Lamont
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    Lamont polycounter lvl 15
    2010
    1. Get game-related contract work as I am getting sick of print/web/video/porn/CAD renders/golf course stuff. But I should not complain too much as it puts money in the bank.
    2. Get to business level Japanese by mid year.
    3. Might go for another 6~10kg in weight, bring it down to 87~85kg (I'm 6'2" 94kg).
    4. Grow to 10~20 students for English classes (pretty much, you land in Japan without a job, you will end up doing this... or gutting fish).
    5. Increase my 3D skills, and keep making artwork that reflects what I can do (which would lead to more contract work). Not too many of these small projects, go for larger more refined ones or "Beautiful Corners"/"Vertical Slices".
    6. Make a small game.
    7. Explore UnrealED/UDK even more.
    8. Finish two secret projects.

    2009
    1. I went from 112kg to 94kg in 3 months. So that's done, wasn't hard once you got into routine. Changed diet by force (not many hamburger/burrito places in Japan)
    2. Every personal project I started I finished/kept working on.
    3. Learned a ton of stuff.
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  • ebagg
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    ebagg polycounter lvl 17
    Get more organized in general, less time being a lazy bastard and using my time more wisely to improve my 2d and 3d art skills, get back to a regular gym schedule and get as much debt paid off as possible. Oh if possible, get my son potty-trained! :D
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  • ZacD
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    ZacD ngon master
    2010
    -Do 2 1hr drawings a day
    -Finish my portfolio (just bought my site today :D)


    Oh and organize my whole computer, I gotta lot of crap.
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  • 3DK.P.
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    To land a job in the industry. ( pretty sure a lot of people have this on their list and I hope we all accomplish it!)
    Get active again and stay in shape. - used to play a lot of soccer and basketball
    Beef up my portfolio with higher quality art and try to do some more traditional artwork or at least keep a sketchbook.
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  • ZacD
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    ZacD ngon master
    Are you going to SCAD 3DKP?
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  • AlanSMitchell
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    Finish my Freelance job up.
    Work on more art Beef up Resume and website!
    Get better at Ze Arts
    Finish 2 paintings
    Get a job at a Video Game studio.
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  • Rens
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    Rens
    Drink less
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  • bbob
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    bbob
    -Do a one hour speedsculpt every morning.
    -Get out moar.
    -Go home from work before 10pm.
    -Start meeting people again to keep sane.
    -Set goals more often than once a year.
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  • psychoticprankster
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    psychoticprankster
    I wanna save 4K and get a new pc and a tablet moniter and to get fit!
    spend more time with family!
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  • psychoticprankster
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    Lamont wrote: »
    2010
    1. Get game-related contract work as I am getting sick of print/web/video/porn/CAD renders/golf course stuff. But I should not complain too much as it puts money in the bank.
    2. Get to business level Japanese by mid year.
    3. Might go for another 6~10kg in weight, bring it down to 87~85kg (I'm 6'2" 94kg).
    4. Grow to 10~20 students for English classes (pretty much, you land in Japan without a job, you will end up doing this... or gutting fish).
    5. Increase my 3D skills, and keep making artwork that reflects what I can do (which would lead to more contract work). Not too many of these small projects, go for larger more refined ones or "Beautiful Corners"/"Vertical Slices".
    6. Make a small game.
    7. Explore UnrealED/UDK even more.
    8. Finish two secret projects.

    2009
    1. I went from 112kg to 94kg in 3 months. So that's done, wasn't hard once you got into routine. Changed diet by force (not many hamburger/burrito places in Japan)
    2. Every personal project I started I finished/kept working on.
    3. Learned a ton of stuff.

    Congrats on your 2009 acomplishments!
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  • Docm30
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    Docm30 polycounter lvl 10
    Drink more.
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  • Snipergen
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    Snipergen
    -Pass my final exams!
    -Get driver's license
    -Get a job
    -Move out my parent's home as soon as possible
    -Get a car
    -Do some character art
    -Finally do some non cartoony drawings
    -Win the lottery


    Game related stuff:
    -Starting on the UDK game I planned with some friends
    -L4D2 mod/total conversion with some TF2 mapper friends
    -Buy my first desktop computer ever

    And most of all:
    -FINISH EVERYTHING I START
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  • 3DK.P.
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    ZacD wrote: »
    Are you going to SCAD 3DKP?

    Yes I did go to SCAD. Actually I just finished this past quarter! I got my Diploma and everything in the mail. I have to wait until spring of next year to walk though.
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  • MoP
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    MoP polycounter lvl 18
    1680 x 1050

    sorry, nobody had done it yet
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  • Lamont
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    Lamont polycounter lvl 15
    psychoticprankster wrote: »
    Congrats on your 2009 acomplishments!
    lol thanks, the weight thing was the hardest as it's the only one that didn't require sitting on my ass in front of a computer.
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    MoP wrote: »
    1680 x 1050

    sorry, nobody had done it yet

    http://instantrimshot.com/
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  • danshewan
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    danshewan polycounter lvl 8
    To be more helpful, more thoughtful and more productive. Also, to move back to the States by summer (in time for the cookouts), drink a little less and exercise a little more.
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  • martinszeme
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    martinszeme polycounter lvl 8
    Great stuff guys.

    2009:

    - Started to get into game 3d stuff
    - Did a lot more (but not enough) of sketching, drawing
    - Worked my ass off for my portfolio
    - Relocated to UK
    - Lost weight
    - Just found a job here (Hurrah!) Not game related, but still looks fun and studio seams to be a great place to work.


    2010:

    - Spend much more time with my amazing girlfriend
    - Continue working on my skills as an artist
    - Work more on indie, modding projects and actually finish something for them
    - Be more social
    - Learn how to swim and try to play football from time to time as I haven't been doping that for a while.
    - Post more stuff here and be more helpful

    Looks like its going to be a great year!



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  • System
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    O yeah, been thinking about this...

    1. stop binge drinking
    2. stop smoking
    3. stop eating fried food
    4. start exercising
    5. finish portfolio
    6. get a good job
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  • DarthNater
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    DarthNater polycounter lvl 10
    The only thing I want to do in 2010 is to start drawing again. I have the time and the supplies, I just always find myself opening max and not photoshop...
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  • roosterMAP
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    roosterMAP polycounter lvl 14
    I resolve to FINISH more of the 3d work I start. for too long I have half a map or scene. Its time i start something and finish it.

    I resolve to complete my portfolio website by the end of the year.

    I resolve to complete at least one scene every 2-3 months.

    i think thats realistic.
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  • Firecracker197
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    Firecracker197 polycounter lvl 11
    Great stuff everyone!

    I have added some to mine after seeing all of yours!

    -Do everything I can do to get a job this year
    -Draw more, lately all I have been doing is 3D, but I can't forget to pick up a pencil now and then, I'll have to start going back to life drawing.
    -Spend more time with the boyfren (when and if hes not crunching :/) and less time on the computer when he is home :D
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  • Wahlgren
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    Wahlgren polycounter lvl 17
    1 - Become a better artist. Mainly 2d / traditional.
    2 - Get myself a new job or start school. An occupation more or less. Not horribly worried on this part. There's always freelance and lifting rocks at the quarry.
    3 - Get rich.
    4 - Finish my bigger projects. First up. Sixties.
    5 - Have an aaaaaaaaawesome tiiiiiiiiiiiiiime!!!!
    6 - Get myself a proper awesome home office-studio-thing / Apartment.
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  • Kwramm
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    Kwramm interpolator
    - work more on my personal art pieces
    - put what I've learned at my last job to good use and avoid any pitfalls I didn't avoid last time :)
    - learn basic mandarin
    - see more of the world
    - learn, learn and learn
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  • Joopson
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    Ok, ok, me:

    -Get a job (non-3D, I just need a job. I'm almost 18 and I still borrow all of my money from my parents, haha)

    -Practice drawing and get a lot better at it (Let's face it, I suck. Can't work with perspective, shading (well), or anything, really.)

    -Write a short-story every month, unless MORE often.

    -Get all A's in the second semester.

    -Take cool pictures, because I can now.

    -Read nightly, at least 10 pages. no matter what.

    -Do 3D things more often. Model, yall!

    -Practice hand-painted texturing.

    -Be nicer to those around me.


    Sounds Reasonable.
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  • low odor
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    low odor polycounter lvl 17
    -get to 20 chin-ups (@ 8 now)
    -bike to work everyday (as soon as the weather changes)
    -at least an hour in zbrush a day (non work)
    -spend more time with my amazing Daughter
    -become a better cook
    -get back into Taiji-quan
    -play more games
    -to always try something new when I am out for dinner
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  • Snefer
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    haha ^^

    - reverse half of my old new years resolutions, I overdid some things, need to calibrate!
    - finish my damn degree, about time. (yeaa...probably not gonna happen ^^)
    - buy more expensive clothes
    - buy more alcohol
    - do a metric fuckton of art. Repeat until 2035 when my robot clone is finished.
    - relax more. Will probably fail miserably.
    - sleep with pixelgoat.
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  • Zpanzer
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    - Learn to be productive
    - Stop slacking
    - Get a job and hopefully gain financial indepence from parents
    - Either get a some kind of job or do a mainstream education to have something to fall back on
    - Learn how to take good photos
    - Get better at drawing
    - Pull my shit together and focus.
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  • toren3d
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    -beat Mass Effect without breaking a controller or window
    -travel even more
    -attend a Dragonforce or Bring Me the Horizon concert
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  • Xoliul
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    -make less cars, more other stuff
    -get license, buy a car
    -go on mega roadtrip holiday with my motorcycle, preferably to Italy
    -get awesome girlfriend

    easy, hah!
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    Xoliul wrote: »
    -make less cars, more other stuff

    Naahhh, dont stop, I sure would miss seeing your cars, you've got a knack for them!
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  • Yozora
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    1) Study Japanese on a regular basis (at least an hour a week)
    2) Start practising martial arts on a regular basis (again, at least an hour a week)
    3) Sell this house for my parents so I can move out and live somewhere myself :p Although that's actually not a new year resolution, just a wish that a buyer comes at the right time :/
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  • ElysiumGX
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    -drink more
    -gain weight
    -masturbate less
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    toren3d wrote: »
    -beat Mass Effect without breaking a controller or window

    I'm so short tempered with games, this is my goal no matter what I play :P
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  • Justin Meisse
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    -get a job
    -work towards a lead position in said job
    -work on my concept painting
    -try my hand at traditional painting
    -work on side projects
    -circuit bend the big box of Speak & Spells I have in the garage
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    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -porn
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -new job
    -Beat up china and india
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  • StephenVyas
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    I might buy some underwear next year
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    Emil Mujanovic wrote: »
    Land a job at a high-end studio where I can push my art to a new level.
    Oh and find a decent girl, I'm not getting any younger.

    haha you and me both brother
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