Poop's adventure begins!

poopinmymouth · Nov 2006

Well I've done it, taken the plunge. Today was my last day at Neversoft Entertainment. I've decided to go full time freelance and travel. I had a blast working at Neversoft, and it was a tough decision to leave. They were great to me, both while working, and in my transition to freelance. They really are the top studio in terms of treatment of the employees. In the end, it was the siren call of the open road that persuaded me to leave, otherwise I'd still be happily toiling away on the Tony Hawk franchise.

On my site now, I have a "poop map" link. This will provide a way for those interested to track my journey and see if I'm coming to their area. This is a huge step for me, but I'm excited and eager. I'm going to be hitting a ton of European countries, and if you want to hang out, or even host me for a short/long period, feel free to get in touch.

Please feel free to pass along my work to anyone looking for a freelance artist. I've already got some work lined up, but I'm always looking for more. I'm available primarily for remote work, but I can sometimes be bolted down for short periods to help a studio come up with a solid pipeline for their project. Be it bringing an entire team into a new technology pipeline, or optimizing an existing pipeline. I'm also able to provide extensive documentation to ensure the process is repeatable by current artists, and to be used in training new hires.

I gave this a ton of thought, but I think for me at this time in my life (25) I really need to get this travel bug satiated, see the world, experience some new cultures and languages, and otherwise have fun.

Joshua Stubbles · Nov 2006

That's awesome man, congrats. I know BoBo really enjoyed his contract gigs. Maybe you can come by Reno some time for a little work

Good luck man, and have fun!

Slum · Nov 2006

Badass! If you ever happen to find yourself in Louisville, let me know! I know it's not the most amazing city, but it has it's perks...

Good luck man, I hope this works out for you!

arshlevon · Nov 2006

i just started my own sovereign nation on a small island off the coast of Wyoming it is the republic of arshlevonville you are welcome to apply for citizenship. i cant guarantee anything but your more than welcome to apply.

Geezus · Nov 2006

Well more power to ya Ben. I hope you find what you're lookin' for, or atleast get into some sort of zaney adventure. :] I turn 25 next month, and I'm still locked down in school...you're fortunate to be at a place right now where you can do this. I'm happy for ya, be safe...and your adventure better bring you to the east coast! :]

edit: so you're advertising with mr-chompers for your freelance now? any particular reason other than the obvious 'poopinmymouth' not being too professional?

MartinKDahl · Nov 2006

Poop! we must meet in london, ill be there when you go in january.

_Shimmer · Nov 2006

Meet us in Vienna, happy to have you here for some time

Maybe we meet somewhere else (planning to move)

Tulkamir · Nov 2006

Wow, that sounds like it should be great. Have fun on your travels man.

Spacey · Nov 2006

Congrats Ben! I'm sure you'll have no problem doing freelance, what with all those great titles under your belt (and still so young!)

Have fun on the road and keep us posted.

fmnoor · Nov 2006

Start a blog and post pictures from your travels!

vahl · Nov 2006

hope you'll have fun poopie

and I hope to be able to see you during your travels

indian_boy · Nov 2006

good luck poop. with your awesome quality, im sure youll never have trouble finding a (read as: at least 15 million) freelance 'gigs.'

Daz · Nov 2006

bon voyage dude, I'll miss you by 4 days in London!

Good luck with work man! I'll keep my ear to the ground.

kipiripi · Nov 2006

Hey poop,What a great news made,good luck at your art adventure..Adventurous people always be my favorite

I just saw your trip map.You will be very close to me,Ben ( in swits ) , if you come Turkey you'll definetly yell to me..

By the way We will be watch your adventure by your site,will get us some photos and videos from your trip.. stay safe ....

Bronco · Nov 2006

YAY!!! dude your coming back to London.

Ill have to get my guide maps out and try and find some more historical landmarks to take you by.

Good luck on your travels man and on the freelance plunge,keep us upto date how it goes.

John

BoBo_the_seal · Nov 2006

Good for you Ben. I hope you have a lot of fun!

My biggest advice is dont overextend yourself. I crunched more as a freelancer then I have ever done in a studio setting.

- BoBo

notman · Nov 2006

What about your students? Weren't you teaching at a University?

Good luck with your travels. Sounds like it's gonna be fun.
I could use some of your freelance work, but I don't have any money

LordScottish · Nov 2006

Godspeed Sir Poopinmymouth, we shall meet in the year of the lord 2007. I wish you only the best conditions on your long and dangerous journey to the world across the ocean. Be aware of the danger so you may circumscribe it and arrive here for (cheese)pizza and (cheese)beer this january.

Psyk0 · Nov 2006

Hehe that's awesome, Poop world tour, Have fun! Best of luck with freelance gigs.

aesir · Nov 2006

awesome, Im entirely too jealous of what youre doing. I really wanna go on an extended year long road trip someday myself

Edit: also, you've gotta stop by NYC. My favorite city in the world!

Empty · Nov 2006

Hey good luck with everything dude. Thats going to be one hell of a trip.

We'll have to meet up when your in Richmond.

Jeff Parrott · Nov 2006

Congrats man! If I hear anything I will definately drop your name.

gauss · Nov 2006

very happy for you, poop. i won't even claim my very obvious credit in helping to inspire your taking the plunge

TAKE YOUR TIME is my only suggestion relating to traveling, from my months on the road so far. I know it'll be tough with time constraints/working at certain places, but try and get at least a week per stopover instead of just a few days... but you've already traveled around europe, you already know the ropes. i assume.

i really hope this freelance thing works out great for you. don't see why it shouldn't. i don't think i could really swing it, personally--any time on this trip i've been looking at doing a bit of work, i just start to procrastinate until it's time for me to take off for the next leg of the trip

so have fun, and keep us better posted than i have on my trip with that schnazzy map of yours.

steady · Nov 2006

congrats poop! i'll try to swing by in Virginia and we'll hang out

SuperOstrich · Nov 2006

I'm very happy you're doing this man. There's no better time than when you're young with nothing holding you back to go out and see the world.

I will miss you a ton though, you've been one of my best friends in the time we worked together. Since my family obligations keep me close to home these days, I won't be travelling the globe to meet up with you. You had better find your way back to CA once in awhile man.

Good luck!

dur23 · Nov 2006

Poopinmyhouse!!

JKMakowka · Nov 2006

Sounds awesome, but definitly get a good webdrive to back up all your work constantly, just in case anything happens to your notebook.

Oh and I would be happy to welcome you in Germany, just drop me a line if you are anywhere near this crappy place

Mark Dygert · Nov 2006

Wow, this is awesome! It's something I would want to do but wouldn't dare do it since I have a wife, mortgage and a wee one on the way and a fear of being kidnapped. I envy you man, have fun! I hope you land in many different places and get to see all you want to. I'll keep my ear to the ground, but something tells me you won't need my help finding gigs

For some reason this reminds me of the Johnny Cash/U2 song The Wanderer. It should be your theme song

rollin · Nov 2006

ha cya

.. if you visit vienna (or german in gernall) i try to hit u

good luck und trust bobo´s advice !!

Kovac · Nov 2006

Good luck poop! If you ever happen to be passing through Wisconsin(AHAHAHA), drop me a line!

j_bradford · Nov 2006

I already advised against it!

Smirnoffka · Nov 2006

I would be happy to see you if you ever end up in Australia, although the title 'poopinmymouth' does creep me out a little bit. But hey, whenever you come this way, drop me a line, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, and I should be in a capital city that you will probably visit. Good luck.

fogmann · Nov 2006

Ah damn, I missed you in Richmond (moved out from there this summer), but if you're ever coming to Disney World or to watch shuttles take off, I'll be happy to be your host.

dur23 · Dec 2006

shhhh, hes sleeping on my couch right now

b1ll · Dec 2006

PUNCH him, IN THE FACE, do it dur, do it.

montreal. FOR THE loose!

dur23 · Dec 2006

Il est trop GEANT!! Il messure 10 pieds gros. Et ill a deja manger come 10 bebe quebecois. DESOLE!!!!OH MON DIEUX!!! OMD~!

Joao Sapiro · Dec 2006

quebecois gibber is teh weird...

b1ll · Dec 2006

AHAH, arrete, je vais m'en occuper dabord, je te le punch drete dans face NO problem, MAD . easy

quebecois for the win.

dur23 · Dec 2006

Il va te tourner dans une shish taouk si tu aller trop proche. AUGH! MON FRENCHAIS EST BAD!

quebecois OMD bitches FTWzorz.

b1ll · Dec 2006

LOL wtf une shish taouak, dude ca c pas francais WTF is that! FOOL

ya O M D! lol I will punch U dur now.

dur23 · Dec 2006

HAHA je pense qu'il est peur du poutine, mes la banquies va changer son opinion.

b1ll ne me uppercutter pas. OMD1

b1ll · Dec 2006

Lol, la poutine, Im quebecois and I dont eat that shit man. thats nasty Lol

Psyk0 · Dec 2006

LOL gotta love greasy poutine!

, right after you eat it you get forehead sweat and when it comes out...well i'll spare you the details muhahahaha.

dur23 · Dec 2006

b1ll private msg sucker!

Zcubed · Dec 2006

Mais NON! j'ai manqu

dur23 · Dec 2006

oh you didn't miss him. Hes still here:) Will be foreeverZLOL!

ebagg · Dec 2006

One of you need to reenact Wild Bill from Silence of the Lambs on poop. Drop him in a hole in your basement with a lap top and then send down some lotion.

IT PUTS THE LOTION ON THE SKIN OR IT DOESN'T GET TO 3d MODEL AGAIN!!!!

poopinmymouth · Dec 2006

http://www.mr-chompers.com/net/pics/boston/boston.html Boston Pics! It was great getting to meet all you guys and hang out.

HonkyPunch · Dec 2006

If you ever, for any strange, unbelievable reason end up in my small close minded town (small is about 10,000 people, I guess) Then never come to my house, or my mom will think you're a pedophile and shoot you.

MoP · Dec 2006

Awesome photos, Ben! I think I saw Eric Chadwick's reference for his avatar drawing in there too

I feel sorry for poor Joe, though...

blankslatejoe · Dec 2006

hahahahahahahahahaahh

Poop's adventure begins!

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