04-16-2014, 07:12 PM
I used to love browsing the custom sprites, and I learned a lot from the C+C. People would occasionally post good art references, and those definitely helped me learn a lot. I didn't have any art friends growing up or anything, so I didn't know what types of resources were out there or how you could learn properly.
I lurked for a long time and then finally posted because my friend wouldn't stop insisting that one of my sprites was really bad. I didn't understand why, so I wanted to get some feedback. I felt more curiosity than shame, despite how ravenously he was making fun of me, so I thought that meant I was probably ready for the harsher environment that this place had at the time.
I guess now I pretty much stay for the few friends I've made here. Every once in awhile people post interesting stuff, and I like that, but...to be honest, there isn't nearly as much fun art, and a lot of the other discussions don't really stimulate me.
I lurked for a long time and then finally posted because my friend wouldn't stop insisting that one of my sprites was really bad. I didn't understand why, so I wanted to get some feedback. I felt more curiosity than shame, despite how ravenously he was making fun of me, so I thought that meant I was probably ready for the harsher environment that this place had at the time.
I guess now I pretty much stay for the few friends I've made here. Every once in awhile people post interesting stuff, and I like that, but...to be honest, there isn't nearly as much fun art, and a lot of the other discussions don't really stimulate me.