Latest stuff

Here's another list of stuff I've done:

• Drew a sketch of Alitheia - this time I'm satisfied with the outfit I designed for her.
• Created many more maps in RPG Maker XP for the ASF 2D prototype.
• Made good progress on the outline for book 4 of the series.
• Spent another 10 hours learning 3DS Max and over 3 hours learning Maya.
• Worked on the design of the ASF logo.
• Wrote another 15 songs, including a theme song for Caitlyn.
• Bought the Academic version of the Autodesk Suite. Began familiarizing myself with Motionbuilder, Mudbox, and SoftImage.
• Practiced making textures in Photoshop using the 3D Game Textures book.
• Networked much more to try to find more talented people willing to help with the project.

I would have accomplished much more than this if I didn't have a take home Calculus II test that took me over 13 hours to complete last weekend. What I major life event that was for me.

Focus on Art

For the last few weeks, I've been really focusing on improving my art skills, and making more concept art for the game. Here's what I've done:

• Spent 6 hours practicing drawing the human figure and face, with an emphasis on various postures and perspectives
• 12 hours working through Lynda.com video tutorials on 3DS Max - 3d modeling, texturing, and lighting
• A lot of practice texturing a human head in 3DS Max.
• Made a few detailed area maps of Catharsia - outdoor areas around Valtiar.
• Created rough concept sketches of Danasche, Gninrom's Palace, and Eliason's keep.
• Read the first 100 or so pages of 3D Game Textures by Luke Ahearn.

Stuff I've done besides art:

• Wrote over 20 new songs
• Began high-level event planning
• Planned out many more items, skills, and gameplay ideas.
• Taught myself to make games for the Android using Java and the Android SDK.