@Richard Kain: Not to derail the topic or turn it into a VS. war but I'm curious why are you using MonoDevelop over Visual C# 2010 Express Edition? I'm still a noob when it comes to coding and the tools involved, but having used VS C# 2010 Express Edition for a little while, it seems pretty awesome. Is there something to…
dosnt really matter what ide as long as it all compiles in the end personally for code i use a command line compiler and gvim for coding but that is just preference which is why so choose VC# express and some mono dev.
One thing to consider is the typical indie developer is fairly broke while funding and coding the game by themselves. They need you as an artist to make their game look good but they probably can't afford AAA freelance rates. If an indie is asking for Max/Maya/XSI stuff then chances are they've got a some money to pay an…