Cross posted from my thread in the meshing board:
Quote from: Tomato on August 23, 2010, 02:16:39 AM
Just wanted to add that I've made some more creations today, but I'll leave those for Pod to preview at his own pace (trust me, it'll take more to skin them then it did to mesh). Those, along with the Bat-villainesses and the avatar mesh, are part of a series of collaborations I'm doing with several of the board's skinners. I've offered to collaborate with another person already, but just to add some fun to the mix... I have an additional offer.
In an attempt to bring back some of the life to FR, I will do mesh pieces for at least one collaboration with every skinner willing to come out of retirement/burnout and do at least 5 more skins. Granted, I'll still get final say as to whether I'm willing to work on a particular project, but still.
So here's the deal with this: Obviously when I'm talking about skinners, I'm not talking about the people who showed up, made a whopping two skins, and then vanished because "ZOMG it's too hard!" No, I'm talking about guys like Toxic J, Revenant, Carrivagio, Billdamn, Afghan Ant (HINT. GIANT FREAKIN HINT)... people whose return would benefit the community. Because right now there's what, maybe 7 active skinners? I remember when not posting for a day would put your thread halfway down the page, but right now I could leave for 2 months and find mine still on the first page. If doing about 10 minutes of meshing can change that, well then bring it on.
Good man 'Mato! Here's hoping you lure some folks back. :D Mind if I attempt to sweeten the pot? For the first skinner to take 'Mato up on his offer, I'll match it with a one mission (maybe more, if the topic interests me) EZScripted mod with characters and setting of your choice! Just let me know what you want to happen, and I'll put it together for you.
OK, guys, we have one of our best artists and one of our best writers calling for you. What else an artist could ask for?
Great idea, Tomato, and great follow up, Benton. I hope we'll get some returns.
And I'll create the readme.txt and portrait.tga for the second person that takes up tomato's offer! BAM!
You guys are putting out one heck of a sweet offer. I hope that there are alot of takers on this.
You guys are being very generous, people would be very silly to not take you up on your offers. I hope more skinners come back to FR.
Am I eligible? I did a couple dozen back in the day. If I am, I'd totally be up for this.
Uhmmmm...
Quote from: The Hitman on August 23, 2010, 02:49:38 PM
Am I eligible? I did a couple dozen back in the day. If I am, I'd totally be up for this.
I'd say so. I've seen some of the skins you've done, they're pretty good.
Join us AA... you know you want to.
I may or may not be interested. Losing everything and starting anew intimidates me beyond belief. I have to think about it, but I completely support this endeavor to bring some life back to these forums.
get in there, if not i'll hack your accounts and get in my own requests
Quote from: billdamn22 on August 23, 2010, 07:36:14 PM
I may or may not be interested. Losing everything and starting anew intimidates me beyond belief. I have to think about it, but I completely support this endeavor to bring some life back to these forums.
Ah, but what better time to get back into the game; it will be like you are starting over after having been to the future and knowning everything that will happen.
I'll expand my offer, let's say the first three comers will get EZScripted mod missions! :thumbup: Get in there guys!
My fellow forumers it is with deepest regrets that I must announce my retirement effective today. The grind of making skins has just been too much lately and I have to concentrate on other projects.
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Good news everyone! I've decided to come out of retirement! I just missed you guys so much. And now that I'm a returning skinner I'll take advantage of these generous offers :thumbup:
In all honesty it's a great offer. Tomato does some great work. I hope some of you take it up.
Quote from: Podmark on August 23, 2010, 08:49:33 PM
My fellow forumers it is with deepest regrets that I must announce my retirement effective today. The grind of making skins has just been too much lately and I have to concentrate on other projects.
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Good news everyone! I've decided to come out of retirement! I just missed you guys so much. And now that I'm a returning skinner I'll take advantage of these generous offers :thumbup:
In all honesty it's a great offer. Tomato does some great work. I hope some of you take it up.
Haha, I wanted to post something similar. It would be great to see many return to the fold, so it's a really nice offer, guys.
At first is was like :) then I went :(
Just stay retired Pod. Remember MJ and the Wizards.
I would definitely be up for this. I have been known to skin a bit. Here's something I've never released before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/Thunder_Prime/agent.jpg)
I don't know if I count as retired or just semi-retired. It sounds like a good deal. But if I am eligible, I'll have to decline.
EZScripted mods mean nothing to someone who is :ff: only. And honestly my sense of aesthetics for the game didn't shift in the same direction as most of the community's a long time ago. That's the real reason my releasable output slowed to a trickle. Tomato's meshes are good enough that they shouldn't be dismissed because of the default skin.
Quote from: Podmark on August 23, 2010, 08:49:33 PM
My fellow forumers it is with deepest regrets that I must announce my retirement effective today. The grind of making skins has just been too much lately and I have to concentrate on other projects.
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Good news everyone! I've decided to come out of retirement! I just missed you guys so much. And now that I'm a returning skinner I'll take advantage of these generous offers :thumbup:
In all honesty it's a great offer. Tomato does some great work. I hope some of you take it up.
it didn't work for me, it's sure as hell not going to work for you :P
Quote from: Kenn on August 23, 2010, 09:33:25 PM
I don't know if I count as retired or just semi-retired. It sounds like a good deal. But if I am eligible, I'll have to decline.
EZScripted mods mean nothing to someone who is :ff: only. And honestly my sense of aesthetics for the game didn't shift in the same direction as most of the community's a long time ago. That's the real reason my releasable output slowed to a trickle. Tomato's meshes are good enough that they shouldn't be dismissed because of the default skin.
As someone who likes a lot your skopes and skins I hope you change your mind, Ken. It's great to have so many different artistic styles around and your creations have a great, classic look that is unique.
Just sent Benton the list of the first 3 people who either contacted me directly or posted here (counting Hitman). I'll leave it to him to contact those individuals for their mods.
To everyone who has or will take me up on it, send me a list of possible projects (at least 4) and we'll see what interests me.
Congrats to those who took up Tomato's and Benton's offer, I look forward to seeing the results.
AA, I really hope that you were one of the takers here.
This kind of positive encouragement and teamwork is part of the reason why I will stay on these boards as long as I'm able. Thanks guys.
Quote from: Cyber Burn on August 23, 2010, 11:50:41 PM
Congrats to those who took up Tomato's and Benton's offer, I look forward to seeing the results.
So do I... and a congrats to whomever takes up mine in the future.
Quote from: Cyber Burn on August 23, 2010, 11:50:41 PM
This kind of positive encouragement and teamwork is part of the reason why I will stay on these boards as long as I'm able. Thanks guys.
We
are kinda awesome :P
Yes, yes we are. :D
Quote from: John Jr. on August 23, 2010, 09:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kenn on August 23, 2010, 09:33:25 PM
I don't know if I count as retired or just semi-retired. It sounds like a good deal. But if I am eligible, I'll have to decline.
EZScripted mods mean nothing to someone who is :ff: only. And honestly my sense of aesthetics for the game didn't shift in the same direction as most of the community's a long time ago. That's the real reason my releasable output slowed to a trickle. Tomato's meshes are good enough that they shouldn't be dismissed because of the default skin.
As someone who likes a lot your skopes and skins I hope you change your mind, Ken. It's great to have so many different artistic styles around and your creations have a great, classic look that is unique.
Yeah... what he said.
Quote from: Kenn on August 23, 2010, 09:33:25 PM
I don't know if I count as retired or just semi-retired. It sounds like a good deal. But if I am eligible, I'll have to decline.
EZScripted mods mean nothing to someone who is :ff: only. And honestly my sense of aesthetics for the game didn't shift in the same direction as most of the community's a long time ago. That's the real reason my releasable output slowed to a trickle. Tomato's meshes are good enough that they shouldn't be dismissed because of the default skin.
All I can say, Kenn, is that I always really enjoyed your stuff. I really hope you take them up on the offer.
i've said it before. i like ken's work, they really go well with the head nif's, something i'm into.
expressions, and teeth are awesome on skins, but for head nif work you want the 'bland' expression, so you can really morph the proper expressions with the max. morphing anger onto a smiling nightcrawler is tuff.
not downplaying anyone by the way! i haven't met a skinner i didn't love. skinning is so much harder than meshing. even the simple things like photo manip skinning is very hard for me.
OH NO! This thread has corrupted me. Damn you all!
Shane come back!!!.......
Sorry wrong hero(es)
Kenn & AA come back (alright I'm old)!!!
Quote from: John Jr. on August 23, 2010, 09:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kenn on August 23, 2010, 09:33:25 PM
I don't know if I count as retired or just semi-retired. It sounds like a good deal. But if I am eligible, I'll have to decline.
EZScripted mods mean nothing to someone who is :ff: only. And honestly my sense of aesthetics for the game didn't shift in the same direction as most of the community's a long time ago. That's the real reason my releasable output slowed to a trickle. Tomato's meshes are good enough that they shouldn't be dismissed because of the default skin.
As someone who likes a lot your skopes and skins I hope you change your mind, Ken. It's great to have so many different artistic styles around and your creations have a great, classic look that is unique.
I've always loved your stuff. You were the daglob before he was.( Plus you finally gave me my Darna!) I aleays look forward to something new from you. I was so glad when you started producing new stuff again.
Quote from: AfghanAnt on August 24, 2010, 05:08:41 PM
OH NO! This thread has corrupted me. Damn you all!
This statement...Does it mean what I think its means? :o
Yeeeeeah... Tomato's got 'im hooked!
Pfft, what are you guys talking about? AA is "retired", duh. Silly peeps.
I don't know if I count...seeing as I never truly retired..but I'm back anyways...but secretly back, none of that public stuff for me! Course the fact I don't need any meshes or such kinda kills the need for me...heh!
Alright. I'm in. Let me see if I can find my Photoshop disc....
Cripes! Is this place still alive?
Well, I've already mentioned a couple different places my intention to return to skinning. I'm still looking for a one-handed Wolverine of the AoA variety. Aside from that, I have a few other characters in mind, mostly AoA-related.
Dang, I feel like Tomato just put the Beatles back together! Awesome!
Glad to hear that Hitman counts. I've always liked his stuff.
Quote from: Dr.Volt on September 06, 2010, 09:20:27 PM
Dang, I feel like Tomato just put the Beatles back together! Awesome!
And I still hang with Richie Valens, the Big Bopper, and Buddy Holly...
Buddy Holly is WAY more awesome than the Beetles...so, good for you. ;)
Quote from: BentonGrey on September 07, 2010, 04:39:47 PM
Buddy Holly is WAY more awesome than the Beetles...so, good for you. ;)
This saddens me Benton...:( haha :)
Quote from: BentonGrey on September 07, 2010, 04:39:47 PM
Buddy Holly is WAY more awesome than the Beetles...so, good for you. ;)
I don't know who the Beetles are, Benton, but surely you aren't mistakingly thinking Buddy Holly is WAY more awesome than the Beatles, are you?
That would be like - like - well like this rather questionable decision:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/billlukash/aqua.jpg)
Sorry, it's a hard and fast fact. Buddy Holly=Awesome. Also, that crazy girl had nothing on Mera. ;)
I think AA has done more skins in his retirements than I've done in ever.
Anyhow, hopefully you can get tons of people back into skinning. Make it crazy again! What's the best way to do that? Somehow delete every skin ever made so they HAVE to go back to skinning them?
Wait, that's supervillain talk.
Quote from: UnkoMan on September 20, 2010, 10:31:42 PM
I think AA has done more skins in his retirements than I've done in ever.
Anyhow, hopefully you can get tons of people back into skinning. Make it crazy again! What's the best way to do that? Somehow delete every skin ever made so they HAVE to go back to skinning them?
Wait, that's supervillain talk.
I hate that you are right sometimes...As I've skinned an entire arsenal in the last two months of retirement.
Quote from: Xenolith on September 08, 2010, 01:32:30 AM
Quote from: BentonGrey on September 07, 2010, 04:39:47 PM
Buddy Holly is WAY more awesome than the Beetles...so, good for you. ;)
I don't know who the Beetles are, Benton, but surely you aren't mistakingly thinking Buddy Holly is WAY more awesome than the Beatles, are you?
That would be like - like - well like this rather questionable decision:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/billlukash/aqua.jpg)
Hey, I did a skin for her...
AA, its in your blood. your an imaginary and a creater. you enjoy skinning/skoping like i like mowing my yard.(crazy huh!) after your hard effort you like kicking back with something cold and enjoying the fruits of your labor! people are still here because they love what they do! :)
Quote from: AfghanAnt on September 20, 2010, 11:06:05 PM
Quote from: UnkoMan on September 20, 2010, 10:31:42 PM
I think AA has done more skins in his retirements than I've done in ever.
Anyhow, hopefully you can get tons of people back into skinning. Make it crazy again! What's the best way to do that? Somehow delete every skin ever made so they HAVE to go back to skinning them?
Wait, that's supervillain talk.
I hate that you are right sometimes...As I've skinned an entire arsenal in the last two months of retirement.
And our Community is always better with you adding to it. Thank you AA.
And a big thank you for Tomato for bringing skinners back into the fold.
I've reinstalled FF and FFvTR in preparation for new skins. Thought I'd share. :thumbup:
and i'll make an offer, for anyone making mods, as soon as i am set up properly, i will make talking heads for any mods. i can make custom animations for each character based on personality.
i am going to be practicing with john jr's jla mod.
It's just great to see more people coming back. ^_^