I just picked up a pair of Razer's headset last night for the same purposes. So far so good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153043&cm_re=razer_headset-_-26-153-043-_-Product
Made this model for some practice. It's based off of concept art I just found via google images: http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs18/f/2007/143/6/7/Assault_rifle_by_jimsvanberg.jpg I'd appreciate any critique. :) Normal and AO bake only Ortho View Normal and AO bake with Wireframe 2246 polys Made in Blender 2.49.
Small side note. There is a book titled 'creating emotion in games.' It has helped me see what sets apart titles that stick with you for ages vs. the throw away garbage. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592730078/104-6899160-0059151?v=glance&n=283155 Geared towards the designer or writer.
The Pacific is covered with a system of monitoring bouys for tsunamis. The Indian Ocean, does not have such a system in place. Donated here: http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/my-pay-page/PX3BEL97U9A4I/103-0050417-1091045 Not a lot, but every littlebit helps. may top 3 Million by close of business today. Scott
Cubone sculpt done for the Pokemon mini challenge in the character art thread this month. Zbrush for the sculpt, Keyshot for the render, and Photoshop for tweaks. Concept by Piper Thibodeau found here: http://cryptid-creations.deviantart.com/art/Kanto-104-105-443106047
The City and the City by China Mieville. My first experience with Mieville's writing. It's a strange one - a police procedural which very gradually reveals its science fiction elements. I'm pretty sure Mieville is making some kind of social commentary too, although I haven't quite worked out what the message is yet.…
Well, probably incontrovertible evidence that such a 'edifying' discourse of 'viewpoints' hadn't previously rated a mention here is because, at an educated guess, like most creatives using these boards I'd much rather leverage ever decreasing spare time devoted to progressing an attainable competency in my chosen field.…
it's not public i'm afraid, they're just ironing out bugs. Shouldn't take long till release i hope. They have a free 30 day trial version for modo 103 and i'm sure they'll have the same for modo 201
So I've decided to put down the brush for a few weeks and wrap my head around MaxScript. Knowing a few other polycounters have taken this trip I'm wondering if there isn't some good advice that might help make the trip less bumpy. MoP suggested the DVD's from CG Academy since they came as part of the Dom War prize pack,…
~ Firstly, I know everybody and their aunt Susan seems to be making an iphone game. I just wanted to know if their are any other games on the horizon that look as current gen as Hawken that have promise? I tried to skim moddb, but its appears to be 103% kids with more promises than screenshots. Anyone know of any current…