For a medieval project, I wanted a wood pile, but I didn’t want to have to stack the individual wedges manually. I’m experienced enough with Blender 3D that it only took me a few minutes to get this simulation running — but as this video clip attests, I need to adjust a few parameters. …
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Another corner building. Designed and textured. Needs an interior. #blender3d #design #aesthetics #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Star Trek The Original SeriesAmazing mural. Amazing. …AestheticsSuch pictures fill my weekday world at fiveYour pictures fill my weekday world at f…AestheticsSynchronous Online Classes: 10 Tips for Engaging StudentsEvery time I have taught an online class…AcademiaAttending the Texture Contemporary Ballet.PersonalLook…
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I just caught myself thinking, “This doesn’t suck.” #medievalyork #mysteryplay #blender3d #design #aesthetics Similar:The Decline of Wikipedia: Even As More People Than Ever Rely on It, Fewer People Create ItI’m getting ready to introduce my freshm…CybercultureBottled Authors: the predigital dream of the audiobookThere was no way to preserve sounds befo…AcademiaThinking about the new semester vs.…
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My simulated city has 1000 capsule inhabitants that are just smart enough to gather around markers and wait. In May, I had nothing. I‘m learning. #medievalyork #mysteryplay #unity3d Similar:A #neovictorian master status display board for a #steampunk #blender3d project. Inspired …AestheticsUnification, Part 2 (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 5, Episode 8) Spock Nurtures Romulan P…Rewatching ST:TNG…
That’s water under the bridge! Crowds of NPCs charge across, sweeping the player along. Gotta work on that! #unity3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:The black chair is down to 18¢ per ounce? Shut up and take my money, Amazon!PersonalThough I have marking and prep and committee work and paperwork to do, I took an hour befo…PersonalWhen backwards…
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