PlantStudio does export to OBJ, but it's plants, and not grass.

Marcabros, ICQ is a program folks use for internet communications. Sort of an Instant Messanger type application. I think you're referring to IQ, or Intelligence Quotient, which is the ratio of tested mental age to chronological age, usually expressed as a quotient multiplied by 100. And I think Leggs was merely making a point about what one is actually saying when using the term 'idiot'. Whether the intent is to defame a person accurately by definition of the word, or a general insult, the point is that there's no need for any insult of ANY nature in gallery comments. I didn't read your comments, nor did I see the image. BUT, I have noticed that certain folks seem to have a tendency to leave derogatory posts on some pictures. I'm not accusing you of this, nor am I naming any names. Point is... as I stated earlier, there's a difference between constructive and adversarial comments. If someone wants to start a fight, a gallery comment isn't the place to do it. On a personal note, I take exception to your statement that your IQ (or even your ICQ for that matter) "is bigger then the most americans ever get". I don't know you, and I wouldn't begin to make judgements about your intelligence, but it's for sure your ego is substantially larger than most of my fellow Americans that I know. Let's hope that both your talents and your intelligence are a match.

Jumping in here kinda late, and I'm not a forum maven... BUT, hell... I'll add my two cents worth. Honesty is always desired in gallery comments. BUT... SO IS TACT! It's one thing to tell someone their image is so ugly it makes you wanna puke on your brand new reeboks... It's another to tell someone their image could be improved by changing this and working some more on that, but it's just a personal preference with you. SAME MESSAGE... just delivered constructively vs. DEstructively. My 14 yr old daughter recently had a viewer post a comment on a Bryce image in a gallery. He said, to paraphrase, "I think it's ugly." She and I talked about it, and I warned her that posting in the adult galleries was fair game, and to not take things personally. I told her that she should search his gallery images and try to get a feel for what type of art he was comparing to. Interesting thing was.... he had never posted any images. We had a good laugh over that, and went on. BUT... as an adult (not to mention a Dad) I cornered the guy and asked him if he thought his comments were'nt a little over the top. He replied that if he'd said what he really thought, she'd have been upset. Wanna know what he was really thinking???? That the textures didn't look right, that the sky didn't appeal to him, and that the image was too dark. I told him that that's EXACTLY the type of feedback she was looking for. Delivered in a factual, constructive manner. The guy never really understood, I don't think... but it makes a perfect example. And, let's not forget the good ol' Golden Rule... If you can't say something nice, keep your mouth shut and move on.

You might try to spin out some silver colored foliage to be used as mithril leaves for all our Tolkein lovers out there. My email is liteluvr@yahoo.com. Let me know how you want to post the files and we'll work it out.

Goldfire, I got into this thread late, but it seems you got your answer. Interesting... I'd thought the trans was at 0. I'll have to make note of that. Glad you like the trees. I've got a few more paks coming out from the initial CD compilation, and then off to create some new ones. I'll look forward to seeing those textures. In the meantime, if you need a home for them, I'd be happy to add them to the Virtual Forest homepage, with full credits to you. Liteluvr

Looking good! Keep up the good work.

Depending on what you're looking for in a tree, I have some for free on my website. www.liteluvr.com I also have 2 cds available in the store for a much larger variety (100 trees).

As a moderator on the 3dCommune site, as well as an active member of Renderosity, I can honestly say that the admin folks on the Commune staff are very sensitive to the relationship between there and here. Being asked to consider offering your product at the 3dCommune store was a compliment to your ability and creativity, and most definitely NOT an attempt to steal you or anyone else away from Renderosity. By and large, the members on 3dCommune are just like members here (and in many, many cases, one in the same...): friendly, amiable artists looking to share and learn from each other. Please don't take offense at what was meant as a compliment and a gesture of recognition for your talent. None was intended. jscott (aka liteluvr on 3dCommune)

Thanks for the new site, Jack.... got a ton of pictures I'm ready to post.... just say when.

Sounds like ol' Dill has some definite deficiencies in the 'Social Interaction Skills department', not to mention the 'How to effectively use the English Language' department. It's obvious that he has a gripe about something, but it's hard to weed out the profound from the profane. I can cuss a blue streak with the best of 'em... but there's never a need for that around here. As for the black-ball... last time I checked my account status, it didn't show me as an 'admin', so suck it up boys, and make the hard calls. That's what being behind the wheel is all about... Jack and Ed knew that. If you're the guy in charge (or gal... sorry ladies..), then it's your decision to make. Geez... you'd NEVER make a good Starfleet Captain.... :o)

I'm already registered on the new site, and have pulled my pics from this one. I'll still hang around and suck up the freebies, as well as view the art that others submit, but only till Ed and Jack get things running... then you can render me... outta here...

I'd check with Caligula.... she's the Sky Mistress.