Hi everyone, I just thought I should post a quick update to let you all know where I've been and what I've been up to since I have been very inactive lately.  In March, I purchased computer components to build a new PC.  The computer is up and running and has been great so far.  I'm currently working on making sure all of my DAZ Studio content works in my fresh installs of DS 3 and DS 4.8, with some difficulty.  I have found out how to get my old save files to open in 64bit, but I cannot for the life of me get Dynamic Cloth to work even after reinstalling it within the new installs.  I may need to submit a ticket to support to resolve it.  Files saved in DS4 now do open, which is a relief since I have avoided using it for years because of this issue.  I have gotten to fiddle with Iray a bit and have a simple test image I'm working on with Sarovanya, which I will post when I finish with it (working out Iray shader settings for M4 and V4 as they are still my go to models).  Once I get Studio all set, I can reassemble my old PC for a backup. 

Along with this, I have been having issues with my neck and shoulders for the past 3 months, possibly do to stress or repetitive motion (handheld gaming injury?).  Currently the pain has subsided, but it's been touchy, and when it's bad I can't use the computer or DS, draw, etc.  

The past week, we had been vacationing in Cleveland for the Transplant Games of America (BF's mother had a kidney transplant and participates in the games.  She took home 5 medals!).  It was a very good time, we all got sunburned, tried a lot of new things and saw probably everything in Cleveland we wanted to.  Now it's back to the grind and working on getting my computer where it needs to be.  Hope everyone's been well, and I will try to play some catchup on commenting.

Borrowing this from  as it seemed like a very kewl idea to share each others art.

Let's network!

It goes like this:


1. For each of the 20 first people answering this journal, I will put their avatar and the three deviations I like most from their gallery on the list!

2. If you answer, you have to do the same in your journal, putting the tagger (ME!) on the first place.

The idea of this is not to get a free feature, it is to spread art around for everyone!

(Come on, the idea of this is to get a free feature. Don't be shy!)
It'll be fun! 

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We are just one week away from Extra Life's International Day of Play, so I thought I would post an update in case anyone is interested in supporting me.  I will be playing 24 hours of games starting November 7 at 1 pm Eastern to raise funds for the Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital in Danville, PA, which serves 33 counties in Pennsylvania and New York.  All donations benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  Anyone who donates at least $10 to my campaign will receive a signed print from me.  You can choose from 6 different images listed on my fundraising page, just let me know your choice and where to mail it!  

www.extra-life.org/participant…

I have been spending most of my free time working on fliers and getting votes for images to offer for this campaign.  I will have a little more time to try and play catchup in commenting and replying once the marathon ends.  I'm still up for gaming ideas from you all as well.    Right now I'm thinking about starting another Dragon Age Inquisition run so I can post updates from the PS4 via Facebook and all my friends can follow.  I've been craving a Dragon Age Origins run as well, but I won't have the social media access via PS3.  If I'm feeling better by November 7th maybe some Rockband 4?  Does anyone else have this and want to play if it works out?  Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP/Vita) is also a thought.  Anyone still playing this / want to play this with me?

Hey everyone!  I just wanted to let you all know that I am still around and I am not ignoring anyone.  I was on vacation a week ago (and got to meet the awesome Nourak, yay! ) and have slowly been working on catching up with all of your deviations, journals, comments, llamas, etc.  If I have not gotten back to you yet, I apologize, I am working on it!

I am still working on art as well.  I have a lot of unfinished renders I'm chipping away at, some that need to be re-rendered and/or compiled, and some that just need postwork.  I also really need to purchase a new scanner so I can upload the 2D work I've been doing as well.  If anyone has any input on scanners I am game.

I'm still in need of some input on artwork to offer as prints for my Extra Life marathon.  Everyone's input is appreciated, and I have started a thread containing my top picks so far.  So please, if you have a moment let me know what your favorite pieces are so I can hopefully offer prints free with donations to my Extra Life campaign.  You can also visit my campaign page and/or donate here - www.extra-life.org/participant…

Thanks for your understanding and input guys!

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