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As always, totally deserved
Thanks I know that boredom well. It is a love hate relationship for me.
Perfectionism, indecision and rendering-style frustration, and a bit of plain old exhaustion-grumpiness. Was woken from 3hrs sleep to clean up after a sick dog this morning, on top of staying up too late recently. Never good choice, that. Nope. [Shakes head.] I haven't uploaded a larger version. It's not so pretty when you zoom in, and I have a ton of work to do just to figure out the mess I made. I get muddled like that frequently, unfortunately, and have been trying to work out a better workflow so it doesn't happen so much. Related, I've been sketching in PS a lot recently with just a simple round brush and I think I have hit a limit on that particular digital feel. I'll figure it out probably.
I noticed that it looked more square and it was seamlessly done. I don't mind at all, you didn't need to, and I am touched that you did and that you like it so well. [hopefully that made sense.] I am having such troubles with my own challenge map. I think I've tried 6 different ways and so far am not satisfied.
Hehe that is fun coming over here and seeing flying mouse. Makes me smile I'm glad you got some sleep after all that work on Malacandra. It really is a lovely map. Looking forward to seeing the finished piece in a few weeks, whenever you get it done.
Ha, yes, well birthday wishes are quite enough for me, though I won't say no to a sunny day. Cheers.
Thank you so much Mouse!
I think I forgot to thank you for the rep, Mouse. Many thanks, and congratulations to you, too. THW
problem is my bday is in peak season (as im sure you know!) so prices are pretty high at that time so i usually end up going abroad off-peak as i'm a bit of a cheapo :p
I think you vastly overestimate my knowledge of Blender, but thank you for the comment and the rep, Mouse
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