I'm in
Let's do this!

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Just wondering: why is this here and not Community Projects. This is actually one of the cases where it would be better over there since most of the noob animators just peruse that place

Well, there are those who Nish is trying to appeal to but don't Peru's the community section like Veir.

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Well, there are those who Nish is trying to appeal to but don't Peru's the community section like Veir.

People like me. I am in the general forums all the time, but I'm never really around the community projects area.

Question.

May we give criticisms to the works posted here?

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Question.

May we give criticisms to the works posted here?

We can discuss the creative side of it and discuss what they are trying to accomplish. Not criticize, discuss.

But the moment anyone posts something like "This would be better if you worked on your smoothness", I will ban them from any further participation. There are PLENTY of projects and collabs and feedback platforms for people to get advice on technical proficiency. This aims to give them a break from all that, and to become free of the chains of technical conformism.

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We can discuss the creative side of it and discuss what they are trying to accomplish. Not criticize, discuss.

But the moment anyone posts something like "This would be better if you worked on your smoothness", I will ban them from any further participation. There are PLENTY of projects and collabs and feedback platforms for people to get advice on technical proficiency. This aims to give them a break from all that, and to become free of the chains of technical conformism.

So we talk about it subjectively, rather than objectively.

*question*
Are all types of animation accepted?

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*question*
Are all types of animation accepted?

Nish already answered it on page 2:

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I like to keep abreast of what most people do, even if I don't comment on it. I remember you posted a sprite, and someone gave you feedback to the tune of "no one knows about sprites here, there is no point showing this to us" or something like that. I remembered that.

Thats exactly what I wanted to break with this. Anyone can use ANY medium and the only requirement is that they put some kind of creativity and love into it.

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So we talk about it subjectively, rather than objectively.

Basically I'm trying to keep clear of any sort of "It would be better if you blah blah blah" or "Why don't you practice more on blah blah blah " feedback. The objective of this is for it to be a free-flow project where people can do whatever the fuck they want without any hesitation.

I do NOT want anyone turning it into a CnC thread, regardless of their intention. We can discuss stuff openly, but I'm not allowing ANY form of technical-oriented feedback. If anyone wants to suggest easing or spacing, they can feel free to do so via PM to that particular participant.

It may sound a little weird for me to do this, but I really think there are enough threads for people to go to for CnC. We're doing this as a fun project, and I would like to remain that way.

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*question*
Are all types of animation accepted?

I have already answered this question, but yes. ANY animation is accepted. So go completely wild. The more innovative, the better.

I've posted the first theme.

Lets do this shit.

Nice topic.

Just wondering, Uh..

How do we send entries?

Do we just slap them here the thread or through PM?

No fixed. Just slap them on the thread, and I will add them to the front page for everyone to see. Or you can PM them to me if you don't wish to post it for some reason. Entirely up to you. I'm guessing the viewers will see the front page for updates.

Are we free to interpret the theme however we see fit or were you going for either the absence of light or a cruel and unusual feeling?

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Are we free to interpret the theme however we see fit or were you going for either the absence of light or a cruel and unusual feeling?

Absolutely ANYTHING. There are NO limits to interpreting the theme in any way you see fit. If someone created an animation about a Dog called darkness, I would be more than happy with that. This is all about being creative and innovative. The topics exist solely to thematically unite all our animation for each round, and NOT to restrict our imagination in any form.

Note: If it isn't a literal interpretation, just give us a 1-line explanation as to what your interpretation was so we can enjoy it too.

I wanted to enter so badly but my computer is doing shit atm.
stuff is crashing because stuff is freezing because other stuff is crashing XD

Is it possible to enter mid way during the project? I have no idea when it'll be fixed...