Art In Pinkerton
(mis)adventures of Martin in Writing, Podcasting, and more
Prodigal Blogger falls down well, not seen for months…again
WTF
I meant this blog as a history of my art endeavors, not a graveyard. But I had this idea that I would wait till I finished the TES:Arena project before releasing my next post. So….about that. I didn’t finish ADP yet. I worked on it… um… some, but I got distracted. Between the dreaded real life or RL (yes, I have one of those) and other projects (including some for friends), I just never finished. I have worked on several disparate things since then. I am susceptible to what I call “Shiny Key Syndrome”. Despite not being a rabid blogger, not posting actually demotivated me. Weird. Well, here’s a pic to fill the space (it’s my first project related pic on this site):
ADP 123
But first…yes Virginia, I will finish that Arena mod if it kills me….I mean maims me….or how about slightly vexes me…yeah lets go with that. No time lines…I think I proved that I’m terrible at that. I have finished doors but still need to do the framing to match the walls they are associated with. I hate to say this, but the extended time away has let me look at it with a fresh eye (no, no, no…. figuratively). I think I want to make some changes…BUT first I’ll finish what I have. It’s only fair for those who have stalked this project like an Ex on facebook.
MAP or Monster
Caveat: I know WAY too much about how Bethesda codes its mod files. I’d actually argue that I have a Master’s degree level of understanding for Morrowind and Oblivion (from Nerd University, Dork Campus). I find it more fun to make the “perfectly modded” game than I do actually playing it. Now that I’ve scared all the ladies away…why do I mention this… well, because this is my mega WIP…..
This insane Frankenstein monster of map, it a comprehensive guide to where mods overlap each other. Using modding tools, I’m mapping out every cell from each mod I use plus a few uber popular ones I don’t. It’s insane, OCD, and insane. I love it…my analytic brain can’t get enough of making order where there is only chaos. What’s that look for?!
MorrowLands 2.0
Remember when I did lined faces for Morrowind. Yeah…that’s back….but better. I already have learned more subtle techniques. Not really a project as much as a continued experiment to perfect the style I’m trying for (hint: it rhymes with Borderlands) mixed with my vision. I’m still not completely feeling I have it how I want…I’ll come back around to it eventually, I’m sure.
What’s behind door #3?
The last project is the one I’m eager to finish (besides ADP) mostly because I think the game will most benefit from it. I’ll leave it a mystery for a little longer, but here is a hint:
Let’s have some fun again – Martin
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