I just sent Cujo a PM stating my resignation, for now, for the server Shaded Legends.

Long reason no one need care about.

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I spent 6-7 months working on Shaded Legends creating things that they needed, putting off the things that I actually wanted to do, like my pet system I brought over from ZeroG's server.

The intro was finished for that part of the story, it would have developed further over time since the main character would re-visit it. I am told none of the intro will be used. I didn't even get to video record it for a portfolio with programming, graphic art, and misc.

I'm also told the weapon system I created was deleted by a new player that was hired and I was asked if I still had the code. I had a version of it but I'm not sure if it was the final.

What would you do if a half a years work (day and night, seriously) was thrown away?

Actually, the only thing I know of being used is random crap I put together like a shop and inventory system. Right now the server is going in the direction that it use to be, and when I played back then I didn't know what the storyline was at all.. That was going to be fixed while I was manager.

Everyone I asked who did the intro knew exactly how to play, and what happened. (Apparently I needed to add some signs in to show where to go though)

After my 3 month leave from Graal, I did get my portfolio finished and I am accepted into the Visual Arts section of University of Maryland, Baltimore Count.

I should have my Bachelors of Fine Arts in about two years. :]

The portfolio

*notes

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*notes -
Original files are better quality than the compressions by iMovie.
This portfolio took me off and on about 6 months to finish.


ASSIGNMENT 1 (1A) - My materials were google and photoshop, same concept

Collaged Self-Portrait
Materials: 8.5" x 11" illustration board, pencil, glue, collage
elements.
-- On 8.5 x 11 illustration board, sketch an outline of an
image or object (such as your face, house, shoes, bookbag, etc.) that represents you.
-- Using your lines as a guide, arrange your selected
collage materials into a dynamic composition that
captures your sense of self.
-- Attach the materials with glue. You may use any kind of
materials including photographs, drawings, cloth, plastic,
metal, etc.


ASSIGNMENT 2 (2A)

Photography Assignment: Tourist/Artist
Materials: A disposable camera, or any other camera available to you (35mm, digital, etc.). Film or digital files may be
processed and printed by you or a lab, and may be in black
and white, or color.
-- Select an outdoor scene or environment that is
interesting to you.
-- Take four photographic images of this scene as a tourist
would see it.
-- Take four photographic images of the same scene as an
artist would see it.
-- Choose a size and presentation method appropriate for
each selection: tourist and artist. Label the photographic
images on the back of each image: Tourist OR Artist

Project 2A - The Reaper
3D Model and Animation created with Blender 2.63
~1-2 weeks


Project 2B - The Married Philanderer
Poem and Illustration Skit
~1 week

Project 2C
One of my pictures from my Gore Gallery photoshopped

Project 2D
Class project

Project 2E
Class Project

Project 2F - Illusions
Class Project - Negative and Positive Space

Project 2G - The Joker
Class Project Sketch

I probably, definitely, won't be on here or Graal much. This is my fourth leave of absence indefinitely and as always it seems like it is getting worse. I heard a classic server is even hiring more younger players to be on the team. Can't say I'm at shock and awe yet.

For all of you developers and/or artists out there, good luck!
I'd still say Graal is a great jumpstart to art. :]

Want to keep in touch?

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Skype: DarkJesterzx
MSN: [email protected]

 

woah great  

The last thing I was working on for Shaded Legends I actually wanted to release to the public. Waterfalls... Well the last thing was the shop system, but I don't think Cujo would want that released. I'll see if I can get the waterfalls.

Basically they could be changed from width, and height. Could suck you up from the top and starting out slow speedily throw you down the water and push you away from the focus of the water. I believe the lights were part of another script though...

You could also set it to have a bottom of the waterfall piece or a top, or both.. I hope to learn Java in my spare time while I'm going to UMBC.
It may not be my focus, but I'd love to continue object oriented programming.. I'd much rather see the results, and correct through trial and error. Programming can be art. </3  

Good luck getting your bachelor's degree and in life away from Graal  

You seem like a nice guy, and I'm kinda going through what you are going through to an extent. All the best in life  

Congrats on getting into college!  

Thank you all. I've been in the university for a year now, all my credits and upper electives have been finished. I have only been waiting to get into the Visual Arts program which was a make or break for my bachelors. I already have an Assosicates in Fine Arts, so I would have been on a job hunt if I didn't make it. :[

Still on a job hunt, but petty jobs.
Hope all of you are doing well, have a great thanksgiving and Chanukiah, Quanza, and Christmas. I'm out for a while.
Thunderstorm, if you need someone to talk to about it, let me know. I don't mind listening.

I may or may not apply to be a GP again on iClassic while I'm at UMBC if I have free time.
Sometime to do and Idle all day while making sure the little ones are working.


P.S.: The portfolio was of a death theme, and was turned in by USB inside of a small hand-made painted coffin with moss in it. :]

It's all about presentation.  

Congratz into getting into college! Nice portfolio btw!  

Farewell David. SL was the first server I ever worked on and you practically mentored me throughout my time there. I respect and appreciate all you have done not only for me, but the Graal community may it be indirect or direct. Your art work is amazing, and I look forward to you bringing what was beautiful in graal, to real life. I would wish you luck, but you don't need it. Go kick ass.  

I was wondering how many people were in the same position as myself concerning portfolio creation and acceptance into a Visual Arts program. I'm still in the process of putting together the best portfolio I can.

It's good to know that there are others who are doing the same here. Congratulations on being accepted and I hope you fulfill your goals after you get your Bachelors of Fine Arts! Best of luck.  

Fare Well, I fine you story so sad a lot of your time and energy was wasted.
But on the bright side you now can go to your great new college with a clear head, hope you enjoy your time there.

Don't forget to visit us  

it was nice to work with you back on sl! i hope you will do great on college, enjoy it!