hey everybody- i feel the sudden need to have a challenge grin so bring it on! ;) preferably something with machines, nature, or animations- since i'm trying to learn how to do all three better ;) looking forward to all the nasty things you guys can throw :) Gecko

Okay, I got one for you. Make an image that shows mechanical intrusion into nature. Take this anywhere you want, if you want to set it on another planet go for it, but don't feel obligated to. And most importantly have fun. Why don't you either make a triangle out of this and challenge someone else who can then challenge me, or just give me a challenge back. Locke

If you take it, I could use a challenge too, so you could pass it on to me if you want. =) Rosh

sounds neat! not quite sure what you mean by intrusion into nature.. you mean a nature vs. progress theme? and i think i'll take you up on that rosh :)... hmm challenge... how about making a scene (subject doesn't matter) in bryce (imported objects, of course ;) but they have to be your own) that is as real as you can make it. try to replicate a photo, for example ; ) Gecko

Yikes, sounds tough. I'll give it a try. This'll take a while. Thanks. =) Now I need a suitable photo... =) Rosh

What I was thinking of was a kind of a contrast between nature and some sort of mechanical intrussion. For example, a rainforest with a rusted out car in the middle of it, a new planet's eco system disturbed by a landing space ship, anything that shows a machine interacting with nature. Rosh, you need to pass the challenge on to me to complete the triangle. Locke

Ah! I was thinking something like a "Borg intrusion" when you described it, or maybe the "Techno-Virus" from Marvel Comics about a decade ago..

gotcha Locke- will do ASAP (of course, with school, etc. it may be a little while :) ) and rosh- just a reminder- it doesn't have to be a photo- it can even be something you make up (sci-fi, etc), but try to make it as realistic as possible (objects as well as materials and skies) Gecko

Ok, got it Gecko. Locke, umm.. create a scene that looks like it came from some 3d shooter game (Like Doom, Quake, Half-life,etc) but don't just copy one that's already made. Make some new sorts of weapons, a couple monsters, etc. Sound like fun? =) Rosh

I'll work on it.