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ripped copies often have bugs (even if they work), or arent the recent versions / dont get updates. I have used whatever the most recent version of 3ds max was when I was in an animation class about 2-3 semesters ago.

Blender is only 'awkward' because you dont know the UI because you havent taken the time to learn. You are familiar with 3ds max and so obviously hopping into ANY program will be awkward. Not only that, but if you want to be frank 3ds Max is actually out dated these days. There are much better programs that have more to offer. Blender, with implementation of the tools listed (if you actually took time to watch videos) will be on cutting edge technology keeping up with several programs that are leading the new style in 3d modeling. These days, artists often make it pretty first, and retopology after. This provides a faster work flow as well as frees you from alot of limitations that previous methods restricted. With the adaptive mesh mode in blender / zbrush / 3d coat you can create whatever you want, at whatever level of detail you want, and then clean the topology with very swift and powerful topology tools after. I use zbrush, its expensive. Im also considering buying the educational package of 3d-coat for $99. Some people dont have the cash to buy these programs and to be honest blender (with the implementation of these tools) will be a very very powerful tool for professionals and amateurs alike.

[media]http://vimeo.com/26339130 1: "Bsurfaces" What you will see: very quick and easy retopology added to a high-poly reference model, quick easy retopology to convert high to low poly. As well as a quick tool to create new topology from user guides Is this new? No, infact 3D-Coat (a program ive recently been trying out while working on various projects) does it better and with more options, including a user-guided auto-retopology that honestly is quite badass, and only needs minimal cleaning if any at all. Also done very swiftly by 3D-coats many manual retopology tools. However this is still very cutting edge and very, very, very badass. What exactly is it? A tool that allows high poly reference model created either through traditional 'sculpting' or 3d modeling methods, or high poly adaptive mesh to quickly be turned to low poly models for export and uv mapping. It is also a tool to create new low poly mesh from user defined guides. [media]http://vimeo.com/18532854 2: Dynamic Mesh AKA Voxels / nurbs (?im not quite sure what nurbs are, but to my understanding they are a very basic form of this?) What you will see: A standard mesh adapting in real time, adding topology to preserve and allow for any level of detail. Is this new? No, Sculptris is the first ive seen with truely adaptive mesh, which was purchased by zbrush and is in the new Zbrush 4 Release 2 update, this is also known as "Voxels" in 3d-coat. All seem relatively the same in practical use, though I havent seen it applied in larger scale in blender yet. What exactly is it? Its a mode of sculpting that enables each stroke to add and adapt the topology of the model to preserve any level of detail the artist adds. What does this mean exactly? Blender is going to be more of an all-in one package for 3D artists, while it may not be the best for texturing blender will for sure be a no brainer for beginning modelers, and even more experienced ones looking for the powerful tools other programs provide, for free. Granted Blender may not have ALL of the features provided by the "professional" aka expensive programs, but it will have the cure functions that will undoubtedly perform amazingly. In all seriousness I may consider picking blender up for use at early phases of modeling, to be refined in others.

Id suggest looking up guides on what proper topology should look like. Itll help you save verts as well as keep your textures looking clean. Otherwise, not awful for litteraly just now starting 3d work.

While MLP is fine and good, we need to hook him up with some Phinneas and Ferb, Regular Show, and Adventure Time. :D hey, wheres Perry?

Itll work fine for what she needs. Just make sure you activate the auto defrag and install some anti spy-ware / virus ect stuff for her.

TBH I fear the innovative apple may be behind us now. Lets hope not, but Steve was really the guy who said "that, lets do that." when it came to ideas people thought would be too costly, or just not be taken by the general public.

Mark, he HARDLY did a piss poor job of selling Apple. He was the man who first made people want a personal computer, before him the world was green text on black screen. While I dont dispute Steve Wozniak definately helped forge the core of Apple. Steve Jobs was definitely a driving force for its innovation and apples prowess as far as selling items goes. Even if his business ethics were indeed ruthless. http://www.telegraph...sh-in-1984.html

http://boingboing.net/ If you are a mac user or not, you have been effected by the genius of this man, and his amazing ability to push the line between technology, design, and comfort. RIP an insanely great man :(

oh you.

until like... the last quarter its mostly just him in his white tank and his runnin crew in their regular clothes. Then you see everyone with rags at the end all black and yellow.

best part about that video: very little black and yellow.

you mean Yellow. Black and Yellow was the primary colorscheme for DX:HR. They even made fun of it a little, hence why there are empty yellow paint cans allover the game.

TBH your budget is sort of low for a full fur AV, atleast as far as ive seen. With mesh being rolled out I dont know anyone taking jobs as they learn it and roll out store products, but ill ask around.

Rei is a girl and doesnt care about your NDA ;o

Non PVP server = "Hey look at me I can complete my missions uninterrupted without any challenge whatsoever!" :P If for nothing else, PVP is accuracy to the sith vs republic aspect :[ I plan on playing both republic and Sith, mostly because the stories will unfold differently. If there is a high population PVP/RP that would be ideal for me.

Yes it is. Yes ill play, probably not super often. PvP server mandatory for me in any MMO

That sound... how did it come out of him? He looked like he was screaming but it was more of a loud but muffled grunt thing.

[11:34] (COM): Disembodied Hand: ok, I need an OIC replacement, gunna start working full force :p [11:34] Mercury: New Ordo contact: Decurio Tala Spingflower (Praescius) () [11:35] Mercury: Lost contact: Ryan Bunjie [11:35] Mercury: New Ordo contact: Evocati Ron Bleac (Praetorian guard) [11:35] (COM): Disembodied Hand: RON TAKE OIC [11:35] (COM): Disembodied Hand: QUICK [11:35] (COM): Disembodied Hand: HOT POTATO [11:35] (COM): Disembodied Hand: OH GOD IT BURNS [11:35] (COM): Ron Bleac: RON BLEAC ASSUMING OIC (Ron Bleac: RON BLEAC OIC ASSUMING) [11:35] Mercury: Declaring new OIC for Titan: Evocati Ron Bleac. [11:35] Kenzo Gateaux is Online [11:35] (COM): Ron Bleac: SO FfffING BAD AAAAAAHHHH [11:35] (COM): Ron Bleac: OH GOOOOODODDDDDDD IT BURRRRRRRRRNS () [11:35] Mercury: Ron Bleac initiated OIC transfer. [11:35] (COM): Ron Bleac: SHIT I DROPPED It

im a big fan of the darkest black for main, with mithril silver for accent. Backpack having pattern with mithril silver so its 50/50 on back I havent figured out what portion to work some light blue in yet

what to remember: George plays xbox :[

I see what you did there.