There goes the neighborhood!

Sup everyone? Long time no post. Just got back online today, and all I have to show for all my absence is this crappy pic!!

Ok... so i was really just having some fun, playing with the ton of new custom photoshop 7 brushes I made (which I can send to anyone who is interested).

The real reason for this thread, is actually this picture!!



!!! *** new job pimpage *** !!!!

I'm all settled into my new job, as a designer at Insomniac Games; and trying to lock into that whole west-coast vibe (whatever that means). I'm all set up in Burbank, and really digging the weather, women, food....smog (<--not so much).

The job is literally mind blowing. Insomniac is such a cool company; one of the few remaining big, successful, independant developers. The environment, and attitude there is everything you would expect from a game company. I'm still sitting in my desk, slapping myself every few minutes, thinking "am I really here?".

Ok... so everybody run out, right now, and buy a Ratchet and Clank 1 and 2 for playstation2 (RC3 is coming soon)! The games are great, and you will be supporting, ME!! Who needs more of an excuse than that?

Cheers!

I can't quite be certain if I'm interpreting that monster thing right,
but if I am, I love it :biggrin: Full of attitude! The environment also looks
great.

Glad to hear your all settled in to your new job and locale, hope it keeps on getting better and better for you mate!

as i PM'd Juim today.. we have runs destined for Pasadena, how close is that to you master finger?

i may have the option of getting one soon and would love to have a fellow pitter at the other end of a 1600 mile run :smile:

I would buy ?Going Commando? if someone would answer my question on how it is in comparison to the first. ?Up Your Arsenal? looks fun as well, but it might be far too repetitive.

as to the pic, if Taz were a bit taller, he'd favor this image :biggrin:

Heh, yeah.. the monster is whatever you want it to be. I was just goofing, but I guess he's just trouncing through, smashing s**t up.

Orph, Burbank is only a few minutes away from Pasadena.. so let me know your schedule.

Honestly, the Ratchet and Clank games get better and better with each iteration. If you liked RC1, definately grab RC2: going commando. I can tell you myself, that RC3: up your arsenal is as good, if not better than RC2. My first assignment was to play it! The games never got repetitive to me, because each one is packed full of story, new eye candy, and of course new weapons.

every time i want to go someplace, the run falls through, so you will get little notice as i don't plan on asking to often.. they may feel i really want to go and...

i will PM you as soon as i know anything concrete..

good luck with the new job.

if you ever need beta testers.. :heee:

Heh, yeah.. the monster is whatever you want it to be. I was just goofing, but I guess he's just trouncing through, smashing s**t up.

Orph, Burbank is only a few minutes away from Pasadena.. so let me know your schedule.

Honestly, the Ratchet and Clank games get better and better with each iteration. If you liked RC1, definately grab RC2: going commando. I can tell you myself, that RC3: up your arsenal is as good, if not better than RC2. My first assignment was to play it! The games never got repetitive to me, because each one is packed full of story, new eye candy, and of course new weapons.

Sweet. When I get 15 bucks I'll pick it up ... then I'll wait until Up Your Arsenal is $15 and I'll get it too :smile: (Hey, someone has to pay $50 for it before I can get it)

Finger, you are a sexy beast.

After checking MapQuest, it appears that Pasadena is about across the entire state from where I live. Oh well, there goes my dream of making sweet love to crono OH MY GOD

EDIT: It appears that Crono does not in fact live in Burbank, as I had surmised from my limited reading of this thread. My heart will go on.

considering how big california is, Oregon may be just as far away as Pasadena from your location cass.. but love will prevail if allowed to. i figure, if you take off walking now, you might make it to Oregon before HL2 arrives, thereby killing two birds with one stone :heee:

ain't i the little ol love stinker? nah, thats not poot you smell :biggrin:

Sounds damn nice Finger :smile:

What exactly do you work with?

? posted by Cassius

Finger, you are a sexy beast.

seconded....emphaticly.....dude, your talent is stunning.....well done....

so dish.....whats the job like these days?

Doc Brasso... :dodgy:

Thanks!

I work with Maya, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop; your staple tools, really. Most of my work is in Illustrator, making detailed layouts of the maps. I only touch Maya for rough concepts and prototype levels. Once the Designer's map is layed out, its off to the artists to build geometry, texture, light..etc. Then the level comes back to us, and we implement the gameplay mechanics, enemies, scripting..etc.

Level design has really split into 2 jobs: Designer, Artist. I chose the path of Designer, as I feel that gameplay is the core of what I love in games. I love art, and I plan on using alot of my conceptual abilities in my design job; but design gets me off a little more then just making things look pretty.

So.. the job is great. I really just want to absorb all the knowledge that buzzes around that place; the amount of creativity, intelligence, and passion for gaming is unreal. Oh..and they have a kitchen, stocked with Redbull, Beef Jerkey, and Licorice. Who could ask for more?

Level design has really split into 2 jobs: Designer, Artist. I chose the path of Designer, as I feel that gameplay is the core of what I love in games. I love art, and I plan on using alot of my conceptual abilities in my design job; but design gets me off a little more then just making things look pretty.

Well, depends on the company, really. and the workflow, and the tech, etc. :razz: Anywho, congrats! Insomniac's a hell of a place to be. I still gotta get that PS2 to snag up the Ratchet and Clank series... and Jak... and Sly... and Ico... And actually play my copy of X-Men, since I'm an uber-nerd and getting all 3 versions... But yes, your new home is one of the reasons I want to get a PS2. :smile:

We'll have to swap notes on non-secretive portions of the workflow. You guys definitely work differently than we do.

Yes, I suppose you are right about differences in companies..Also, I am generalizing a bit there. IMO, the best designer is one who approaches the initial concept with both art and gameplay in mind. And actually, there is a ton of room for an artistry and style in the presentation of a designers ideas. The better you communicate your vision, the more chance you have of selling the team on it.

It would be very interesting to see exactly how the job differs between two successful companies!

Heh :smile: Nice pic! Kinda reminds me of the film 'Critters' :wink:

Glad the job is going well and I look forward to seeing your mugshot in the Insomniac Museum in RC3...

And Crono, RC2 is better than the first one...though the first was pretty damn good too. The second is much bigger and more varied - the only gripe I have is that there's no longer a counter telling you how many hidden 'platinum' bolts are left in the level....so if you're listening Finger...make sure they put it back in for RC3 :biggrin:

Well, I'll pick it up sometime.
I still regret buying RC1 for full price though. It really wasn't worth $50, but it's still a good game.

I'm still waiting for Onimusha 3 to go down in price. (Almost any decent games purchase can be justified if they are $10 or so)

KungFuSquirrel said:

Level design has really split into 2 jobs: Designer, Artist. I chose the path of Designer, as I feel that gameplay is the core of what I love in games. I love art, and I plan on using alot of my conceptual abilities in my design job; but design gets me off a little more then just making things look pretty.

Well, depends on the company, really. and the workflow, and the tech, etc. :razz: Anywho, congrats! Insomniac's a hell of a place to be. I still gotta get that PS2 to snag up the Ratchet and Clank series... and Jak... and Sly... and Ico... And actually play my copy of X-Men, since I'm an uber-nerd and getting all 3 versions... But yes, your new home is one of the reasons I want to get a PS2. :smile:

We'll have to swap notes on non-secretive portions of the workflow. You guys definitely work differently than we do.

I have seen commercials of that game on T.V. It's kinda cool to be able to say that you a person who has worked on a commercial game.

well, to both you KFS, and mr finger....you both seem to have settled on one thing: you love your jobs, and seem to have settled in well... :smile: bravo...

Doc Brass... :dodgy:

well, to both you KFS, and mr finger....you both seem to have settled on one thing: you love your jobs, and seem to have settled in well... :smile: bravo... YOU SONS OF BITCHES!!

Doc Brass... :dodgy:

There, I fixed it for you, no thanks needed. :smile:

heh, like the pic.

Spartan 34 said:
I have seen commercials of that game on T.V. It's kinda cool to be able to say that you a person who has worked on a commercial game.

/pipes up...I worked on 'Rogue Ops'....which was really really sh*t :wink:

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YOU SONS OF BITCHES!!

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spits first mouthful of morning coffee on monitor

DAMN YOU CRONO!!! you know how long i waited for that first sip :biggrin: