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Return of the Community Skin Project

Return of the Community Skin Project

Full details coming soon

Heavy Equipment is one of the largest skin projects ever attempted, with dozens of skins for almost every application imaginable.  It took dozens of skinners months to do, but the result was without a question one of the most impressive skin sets released.  Nothing has really come close since then.

In the past year we've seen groups of skinners get together to do their own smaller skin projects, and while the results have been superb, they lacked scale.  And of course there was some disagreement over being able to call them community projects since they weren't open to absolutely everyone.

Well, in the coming weeks we're going to start to talk about the next true community project.  It will be open to anyone who wants to participate and will accept skins for any application you care to skin.  Jafo himself will be leading the charge on the project and organizing volunteers and work.

As a bit of a preview, the theme of the project is going to be a worn/corroded metal.  Heavy Equipment was so clean and pristine, but now we're going to try something with some years on it, something with more "character" I guess.

If you're interested in the idea, start lining up.  We'll have more details for you soon when we're ready to officially kick things off.  I just wanted to let you know it's coming and see if we can start kicking up some interest and ideas.

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Reply #26 Top
Rick, that's not coffee he's drinking...it Heineken!
Reply #27 Top
The coffee would be for the workers... I can drink anything as only watching.


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I would like to contribute, but TYCUS already has the cursor I think, but let me know in which area I can help
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Oxide is a great cursor and became inspirational in discussions for a new Community Skin Project. But this Project shouldn't be about what we already have and just fill in the blanks. It is about what we can do together to bring something new. :)

So get those creative wheels a spinning!

Reply #29 Top
and you are one strange puppy!
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He is Borgsoft  :( 


 X-( 
Reply #30 Top
I have a dream animated and ready, but I have to get it exported... Lets see if this works...

I can create multiple color variations of the dream. This is the metal I am using right now.
Reply #31 Top
I'd love to contribute some docks
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They are probably looking for good docks, not the junk you offer.
Reply #32 Top
They are probably looking for good docks, not the junk you offer
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I'd like to see some of your work. Lets see what you can do.
Reply #33 Top
Zoomba ..I would like to do a Desktop Sidebar for this ... Looks like this project's gonna be a lot of fun to do ...  ;) 
Reply #34 Top
They are probably looking for good docks, not the junk you offer.
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Hey, your a real jerk, arn't ya.
Go away, your bothering people.
Reply #35 Top
They are probably looking for good docks, not the junk you offer
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Dude, dont be an asshole...
Reply #36 Top
I can't wait to get my hands dirty on the oily rusty metal. There will be rust I hope.
Reply #37 Top
They are probably looking for good docks, not the junk you offer.
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Wow...how uncalled for is that...and about as wrong as you can be. :SURPRISED:  :LOL: 

Hmmm...new user,into satan,he's his own fav author...nothing dl'd or uploaded... :LOL: 
Reply #38 Top

They are probably looking for good docks, not the junk you offer.
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Not exactly a bright reply from one who has no skins to offer...

and not a very good way to introduce your self to the community...



Try thinking "before" typing .. it might help.. ;)
Reply #39 Top
Maybe a little early but just had an Idea so
Reply #40 Top
.. well That looks interesting ... !! I like !!
Reply #41 Top
well That looks interesting ... !! I like !!
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Thanks Mike b I am sure it will probably change 100 times but I had a thought :SURPRISED:

Had to get it out!
Reply #42 Top
Here is a preview of the dream:





The drops will be rolling down the metal slowly. I am still having a bit of trouble rendering, but I should get this out soon!
Reply #43 Top
I've seen two "starts" here. Is this thing moving yet? I've not heard anything more. I thought we were going to get some source graphics or something.
Reply #44 Top
Done, and rendered. I will post the dream soon. Just an FYI, it will have a watermark until it is released with the whole project (and if ;))
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Not sure what people are thinking as far as rusty/worn metal but what is your opinion on these?

Reply #46 Top
They are probably looking for good docks, not the junk you offer.
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Oddly enough, the one skin you offer, some OD icons, look alot like messiahs' style of work.
Reply #47 Top
Oddly enough, the one skin you offer, some OD icons, look alot like messiahs' style of work.
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Thanks for the support folks. I'm not worried about it. Let's ignore that mess and keep this thread on topic so it doesn't get out of hand and then closed.

pictoratus - I like those textures. Not sure which one better though.
Reply #48 Top
They are probably looking for good docks, not the junk you offer.
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Ha..  :LOL: 
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pictoratus - I like those textures. Not sure which one better though.
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Me too. It would be best to use more than one for contrast.
Reply #50 Top

Inspiration isn't that hard to find. Just look up a few images and the brain starts to work...

Those round things as buttons maybe?

An idea for a User Pane/Start Panel/Top Frame?

Wallpaper?

Just a few ideas. Come on guys, I know you can do better! Lets get those ideas flowing  :CONGRAT: 

Rust in Piece - hmmm, kinda like that ;)