OK guys, I have been doing some installs and adding some new games to nibbler, the polycount/#model_design game server. Here is a current list and their operation: Battlefield 2: Always running. Unranked server. 32 player limit fully patched. Counterstrike:Source Always running. Currently patched up to date. 32 player…
Welcome to the Bi-Monthly Character Art Challenge! Due to the mid June start the challenge will run until the end of August Previous Challenge Thread How it works * Each month, 3 Character Concepts will be provided * You're free to approach any of the concepts however you like, as long as you stay true to the * essence of…
I have been guilty of posting my work on facebook only, and neglecting the forums for a few years now. It took me a while to realize it, and I am breaking out of that though. I feel like the new age of artists will fall into this trap as well unfortunately. When I first started doing 3d, forums was all I used and honestly…
I recently got in to the DropBox beta and have 9 remaining invites for anyone who'd like to use it. http://www.getdropbox.com/home It's awesome for anyone who wants to share files from home, work, or anywhere. More importantly: It has a lot of practical uses for many of us here at Polycount:* Instantly share images, no…
Welcome to the Bi-Monthly Character Art Challenge! Challenge will run until the end of October Previous Challenge Thread How it works * Each month, 3 Character Concepts will be provided * You're free to approach any of the concepts however you like, as long as you stay true to the essence of the original concept. * You…
It was suggested to me to re-post this post here, so here it is in duplicate. So, the other day, I was looking at the long lists of Polycount people looking for fellow Polycounters under jobs and freelance, and thought: it could be a really cool idea if there was something like a community game project. It could be…
I was looking at the nominees for the Elans it looks like there were a few nominations from companies polycounters work at. I was wondering if anyone else going to be there, either at the award show or the networking thinger or after party? If so it'd be great to meet up with some fellow polycounters there.
Does anybody else think that Polycount should have its own PlanetSide 2 PlayerStudio thread? The PlayerStudio contributors does not seem that large, by my speculation. It would be great to see some new camos coming from the polycount community. Opinions?
Let me just say that I'm COMPLETELY new to modeling. I joined after seeing all those epic entries for the Polycount Challenge... So... Am I the only one to be completely new to joining Polycount without an ounce of Modeling knowledge in me? >_<
Because even using alphas, the polycount is a quarter of a million. And my computer can't easily handle the kind of polycounts I'd get if each blade were modeled out.