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[SeV]

ok, i'm gonna set up the poll then

[Kaelis Ebonrai]

So far, how does everyone feel about the move? From what I gather, most of you are happy about how things are. But, I'd like to know how you guys feel yourselves. Me? I'm thrilled about how things are going. You guys (and girls), are going really great, its a pleasure to know you all.

I don't know why, but I feel somehow much more at home here. Maybe its me being silly, but i get the feeling i'm getting to know you all better here? And I like that and you all a lot. I'm equally thrilled I guess

I feel the same, I feel I've really gotten to know you guys much better, and its utterly great =)

[DS Divine]

..Before I vote:

Whats the difference between comment thread and wip/feedback thread? (and what does it have to do with WIP anyway? unless you mean to make threads for "Wery Important Persons )

[SeV]

..Before I vote:

Whats the difference between comment thread and wip/feedback thread? (and what does it have to do with WIP anyway? unless you mean to make threads for "Wery Important Persons )

wip/feedback wouldn't be a thread, it would be a section. Like we're in the "oblivion screenshots" section of the board, looking at the "lets discuss" thread. WIP/Feedback would be for people to comment on other people's texturing work, modding work, etc etc.

Basically, you could make your own thread about, say an armor retexutre you did and get more detailed feeback then "taht looks great!"

Edited by SeV, 09 May 2007 - 10:03 AM.

[DS Divine]

..Before I vote:

Whats the difference between comment thread and wip/feedback thread? (and what does it have to do with WIP anyway? unless you mean to make threads for "Wery Important Persons )

wip/feedback wouldn't be a thread, it would be a section. Like we're in the "oblivion screenshots" section of the board, looking at the "lets discuss" thread. WIP/Feedback would be for people to comment on other people's texturing work, modding work, etc etc.

Basically, you could make your own thread about, say an armor retexutre you did and get more detailed feeback then "taht looks great!"

I see.
Ok.

[Soul_Slayer]

No this from a guy sick of people blaming him because they don't post. I only post my screenshots like eveyone else, if you don't post that's your business.

Your pics inspire me to try and get my shots to the quality of yours Floydian, I love how you get them to look, and instead of just thinking "man, I wish I could do that", I push myself to accomplish it.

[Treetop Smoker]

No this from a guy sick of people blaming him because they don't post. I only post my screenshots like eveyone else, if you don't post that's your business.

Your pics inspire me to try and get my shots to the quality of yours Floydian, I love how you get them to look, and instead of just thinking "man, I wish I could do that", I push myself to accomplish it.

Floydian1 inspired me ages ago before I join the picture taking community ! His inspiration is higher than the sky, deeper than the ocean. I joined this family because Floydian1 has taught me the true meaning of pursuit for perfection.

Edited by Treetop Smoker, 09 May 2007 - 10:46 AM.

[Victoria]

Your pics inspire me to try and get my shots to the quality of yours Floydian, I love how you get them to look, and instead of just thinking "man, I wish I could do that", I push myself to accomplish it.

Floydian1 inspired me ages ago before I join the picture taking community ! His inspiration is higher than the sky, deeper than the ocean. I joined this family because Floydian1 has taught me the meaning of pursuit for perfection.

Thankyou very much both of you but I'm not that good really, I just potter about in the game looking for something that I think might make a good screenshot, There are many others here far better than me and more knowledgable of manipulating the game engine.

[kalia]

LOVEFEST! LOVEFEST!

I'd like to say (*of course* Floydian1 inspired me, too - as has Luchaire's great work on his mods/characters - but back onto the main topic) that as the person who suggested the nude thread, I'm pretty convinced it's unnecessary and not the greatest idea. After all, if someone has a whole set of nude pics he/she wants to post as attached pics, that person can always start their own thread with the warning in the title.

Edited by kalia, 09 May 2007 - 11:30 AM.

[Treetop Smoker]

Thankyou very much both of you but I'm not that good really, I just potter about in the game looking for something that I think might make a good screenshot, There are many others here far better than me and more knowledgable of manipulating the game engine.

Your work was the only essential tool for me to improve my own skill back when I was a screen noob. Always push myself to be better and great like you I look up to you when I need some inspirations.

Edited by Treetop Smoker, 09 May 2007 - 11:00 AM.

[Luchaire]

There are many others here far better than me and more knowledgable of manipulating the game engine.

I doubt that. At least as far as screenshots go (not sure about modding).

[nicoroshi]

There are many others here far better than me and more knowledgable of manipulating the game engine.

I doubt that. At least as far as screenshots go (not sure about modding).

I have to echo that statement. You (Floydian) have been amazing me with your screenies since you started posting them on the w-o-r forums so long ago.

I really enjoy taking a break from modding to browse the screenies you all post. Inspires me to mod more, and try different things.

[lemonio]

No this from a guy sick of people blaming him because they don't post. I only post my screenshots like eveyone else, if you don't post that's your business.

Your pics inspire me to try and get my shots to the quality of yours Floydian, I love how you get them to look, and instead of just thinking "man, I wish I could do that", I push myself to accomplish it.

i just think, wow, i wish i could do that. too bad i am too lazy to work a lot on my screenshots.

[SeV]

LOVEFEST! LOVEFEST!
as the person who suggested the nude thread, I'm pretty convinced it's unnecessary and not the greatest idea. After all, if someone has a whole set of nude pics he/she wants to post as attached pics, that person can always start their own thread with the warning in the title.

well, you're more than welcome to vote "no", but it's suprisingly almost semi-close 7-12 split...

[highpressure]

Your pics inspire me to try and get my shots to the quality of yours Floydian, I love how you get them to look, and instead of just thinking "man, I wish I could do that", I push myself to accomplish it.

Floydian1 inspired me ages ago before I join the picture taking community ! His inspiration is higher than the sky, deeper than the ocean. I joined this family because Floydian1 has taught me the meaning of pursuit for perfection.

Thank you very much both of you but I'm not that good really, I just potter about in the game looking for something that I think might make a good screenshot, There are many others here far better than me and more knowledgeable of manipulating the game engine.

Floydian, I love your humility man. It's becoming a lost quality in so many people. But truth be told, your screens are awesome. Before I even started posting in the picture thread, I visited CI's site, not to post anything, (I've been browsing her site since MW) but I saw some of your screens there right after OB launched. I was simply blown away. Then I saw Layla by GF1, and Shadow's story very early in the pic thread, and I was hooked ever since.

The adoration that you receive from so many of us is well deserved. Please don't shun it. You may be a humble person, and may not even want all the attention, but this is your blessing from us, for sharing all your talents, knowledge, and skills. Take a bow my friend, you've earned it!

[Soul_Slayer]

I just potter about in the game looking for something that I think might make a good screenshot

You have a good eye for it, not everyone can boast such a quality.

more knowledgable of manipulating the game engine.

I haven't even tried that kind of thing, I've just used tm, tfc, and tai. (first time I used tfc, I got a little freaked out because all I saw was a view of the inside of my character's head)

If I'm embarrassing you, just let me know and I'll lay off, but I think you deserve any praise thrown your way.

[Victoria]

I don't know what to say.

[MystykStar]

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Edited by MystykStar, 04 June 2007 - 09:58 PM.

[greatfool1]

MystykStar - I will look to address your post above in a little while. Lots of prior catching up to do...

Thank you so much for that thoughtful post, GF1. I couldn't find anything there that I didn't agree with. Your paragraph about people wanting to have something to complain about really struck a chord. I think it's just a sad truth. No matter what you do, and how many hands of friendship you extent, some people will never be satisfied unless they can throw all their toys out of the pram and have someone coo at them and put them back in... only for the same thing to happen a moment later.

Because that's what I feel like the situation's been - like a massive screenshotty two-year-old having a tantrum. All this passive-aggression and pseudo-intellectual posturing just seems absolutely absurd when you look at it from an objective perspective. This is a thread on the internet for posting game pictures. I think some people need to take a step back and think, "well, if this is bothering me so much, why don't I turn my computer off, have a sandwich, buy some shoes, lunch with a friend, and realise there's nothing to be stroppy about."

After the ridiculous circular wankfest I saw on the ESF thread last night, I fully expected to come on this morning to find it locked down with a cool-off message on the end by a moderator. I was very suprised, although pleased, to find that I was wrong. The SHS screenshotters are really trying to get the thread back on track, and I think it shows to anyone with half a brain cell. It's the people that keep coming in and airing their entitlements and complaints that are REALLY dragging the thread off track.

I know all this isn't exactly what we're discussing now, but GF1's post brought it all out of me. Although I love our new home, the circumstances surrounding coming here are getting out of hand. I hope things calm down now and we can all continue enjoying both forums peacefully.

With regards to the new structuring of the forum here, I don't think ratings are a good idea either - with some things it might work, but I think the nature of the screenshot thread isn't suited to a system like that. I think we need to avoid a sense of competition coming in.

Thank you for this, Rumpleteaza! Yes, it is always good to step back and do a reality check about all of this - after all is said and done, we are folks posting some pictures, ideas, stories, and/or comments. Whether it is for fun, self-assurance, good-hearted sharing, and/or whatever... really depends on the individual.

Reading letters from my nephew serving in the US Army in Iraq helps me to keep some perspective about our time together here. I personally like it to be fun and all-inclusive and as happy as possible. There is already way too much separativeness and exclusion in the world.

But even today on TES, I felt obliged to address that same criticism about leaving new people out. For some people, e.g., Mirrors, I have repeatedly PM'd him to post screenies and to join the party, and he confessed he felt left out, but he never took me up on any offer to participate. For him to do so would not allow him to feel excluded any longer. So yes, do what we can, but still know people will feel betrayed.

Welcome GF1!
As for Mirrors, her used to post in the screenshot threads back in the early ones but I think he stopped because of the requests. You see, Mirrors character is unique. Everything in his pics are modified for his character alone and he doesn't want anyone else to have anything he creates or has created for him. So when people would ask what mod that was, he would have to respond by saying it's not available.

That's why I don't understand why he acts the way he does now, it makes no sense. Every pic he ever posted was beautiful but again unavailable for anyone but himself. So why would he want the thread more about revolved around mods if he doesn't use available mods? There's got to be something else to it.

Regardless, I'm too old to play these internet games. I don't believe I was ever considered one of the "in crowd" yet here I am...

Hi Die75! And thank you for this too. I did not know about Mirrors in this regard. I do know when I wrote him he was sick with pneumonia, so I did what I could to help him to participate. But he really didn't want to - though at the time it sounded like he would at least stop flaming. A moderator once again deleted his flaming on the TES Pictures thread the other day. On that note, the moderator also mentioned to me that he told Jaga Telesin to take it elsewhere and Jaga agreed.

So far, how does everyone feel about the move? From what I gather, most of you are happy about how things are. But, I'd like to know how you guys feel yourselves. Me? I'm thrilled about how things are going. You guys (and girls), are going really great, its a pleasure to know you all.

You have done an outstanding job in accommodating and welcoming all of us, Kaelis - and also a very big thanks to the rest of the SHS team too!

I really like this Forum and will participate as much as I can. I also think it serves very very well as a home for all of us "Pictures of Oblivion Characters" contributors for a lot of reasons. First it has far less restrictions than TES in terms of everything there having to be "PG13". I have always tried to temper my shots and innuendo on TES, and never really had trouble with any of the moderators - but I also do not like offending people, so I always gave a big warning about what my posts contained - and I still got flamed, particularly in Cheats early on. Oh well, such was life on TES in the Cheats Forum. The Mods Forum was much much much better, though we had our problems there too - however, we all looked out for one another. I think SHS has a very simple and tasteful approach to handling adult material so this is also a big plus, imo.

Another big reason I want to stay here is because it will undermine the presumption of there being "insiders" over in the TES Pictures of Oblivion Characters thread. I plan to take Tegger's guidelines she posted, summarize it, add a few things perhaps, and see what the mods there think. I can post my proposal here too, if others would like. For instance, what about Character Development and Screenshooting Techniques over there? It was always part of the thread's purpose. So I am sure we can work out a simple enough "compromise".

I would hope that some of us from here can continue posting our best stuff also on that thread - like Spike, Floydian1, Luchaire, Soul Slayer, Star, and others still do. Maybe even include a tasteful invite to SHS in our sigs there. A sig that lets others know of this Forum and the Pics thread community here, but not playing it off or against the pics thread there.

I also like this place for another reason - having Hector, Spike, and SeV as moderators is awesome!!! I can't wait to see how Luna, oops I mean Spike, handles a hot situation! Watch out guys, Luna is very unpredictable!

Kalia - Your ideas are always excellent! Well, maybe not the nude thread one, but the others are! What can I say about you - you have done so much to make this thread enjoyable and warm. And I for one, especially appreciate you because I have had no time for long comments these days. I also noticed many others taking the time - Die75, Jackmix69, etc. being a few recent standouts. Much appreciated guys!

Edited by greatfool1, 10 May 2007 - 06:49 AM.

[Hector the Hooded]

@ GF1 - A lot of people (including myself) mass PM'd folks to get them to come over here. I had to have PM'd like 40 people! I can't imagine how many other were PM'd.

I'm on the staff to!