<![CDATA[Eric Peacock - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:43:59 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Why Purchased Texture Sets for Poser Are Inherently Flawed]]> A lot of the characters and texture sets you can buy or download for Victoria 4 (one of the most popular figures used in Poser) or any other figure, look really good in their promotional images,but have serious flaws.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Sep 21, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/why-purchased-texture-sets-poser-6788494.html <![CDATA[Understanding Poser Jargon 101: Materials and Textures]]> Every specialized field has it's own jargon, and 3D is no exception. If you have ever been confused when listening to someone talk about a Poser project, this guide should help you gain a better grasp of what they are talking about.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jul 28, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/understanding-poser-jargon-101-materials-6459804.html <![CDATA[Making Unique Pinups in Poser]]> Anyone can open up poser, load victoria, apply a purchased pose and character, and hit the render button. I make my own characters and my own textures to go with them. All it takes is time and a desire to make something different.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jul 28, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/making-unique-pinups-poser-6459820.html <![CDATA[Understanding Textures and Materials in 3D]]> This guide is for all of you out there who don't understand how 3d texturing works. This guide will focus primarily on Poser but much of it applies to many 3D programs.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jul 26, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/understanding-textures-materials-6448982.html <![CDATA[Role-playing 101 - Understanding Player Types]]> There are a handful of types of players I have observed in the 25 years I have been playing and game-mastering RPGs. Understanding them and trying to ensure that everyone enjoys themselves at a role-playing session can be a daunting task.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 30, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/roleplaying-101-understanding-player-6286268.html <![CDATA[Role-playing 101 - Differences Between Traditional RPGs and Video Games]]> There are a lot of differences between traditional role-playing games and CRPGs (computer role-playing games). In this article I will tell you about some of the differences and attempt to help you enjoy your role-playing experience more.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 24, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/roleplaying-101-differences-between-6271892.html <![CDATA[What it Means to Be an Androgyne]]> Being an androgyne in today's society can be very difficult, but it doesn't have to be. There are a lot more people out there that are androgynous than what you might think.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 23, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-means-androgyne-6258268.html <![CDATA[Role-playing 101 - Guidelines for Creating Villains]]> Whether it's for book, a role-playing game, or a movie, creating a believable villain can be difficult. I've been creating characters for role-playing games and short stories for two decades and I came up with a few guidelines to help.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 23, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/roleplaying-101-guidelines-creating-6265124.html <![CDATA[Evil as a Viable Option in Video Games]]> There are a lot of RPGs out there, but very few where taking an evil route is actually a viable option. Most of the time in a video game taking the evil route is tantamount to ruining the entire game.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 23, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/evil-as-viable-option-video-games-6265070.html <![CDATA[Why You Shouldn't Buy that Hot New Video Game]]> A lot of people like to go out and buy the newest hottest video games as soon as they hit the shelves. Here are some reasons why spending your hard-earned money on that new game isn't such a good idea.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 19, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/why-shouldnt-buy-hot-video-6236688.html <![CDATA[Why Video Games Are Good for You]]> Video games are scapegoated for a lot of the world's ills. In recent years that trend has begun to change, but people still like to point fingers. Here are some things to keep in mind when you hear that video games are a bad thing.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 19, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/why-video-games-good-6229886.html <![CDATA[Advantages and Disadvantages of Backseat Gamers]]> Backseat gamers are something that have been around since PONG. Here are ways to make gaming a more enjoyable experience for players and audience alike.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 19, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/advantages-disadvantages-backseat-6236674.html <![CDATA[What We Want in an "M" Rated Video Game]]> I want to be able to get the same content from a video game that I can get on TV. Few companies have really tried to make a game that an adult would be satisfied with. The video game industry needs a wake up call.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 15, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-we-want-m-rated-video-game-6216580.html <![CDATA[Top Ten Fallout 3 Graphics Mods]]> Fallout 3 looks good and is really fun to play, but with the PC version you can make it look even better by adding mods. Here is my list of the top ten mods for enhancing the appearance of the game.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 15, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/top-ten-fallout-3-graphics-mods-6211138.html <![CDATA[Fallout Mods - Why I Have Them, Love Them & Hate Them]]> Mods make games better. They allow a person to cater a game experience to their own style of play. Fallout 3 and its brothers like Morrowind and Oblivion allow you to change and/or add virtually anything.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 14, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/fallout-mods-why-them-love-them-6202354.html <![CDATA[Top Ten Fallout 3 Mods to Enhance Your Experience]]> One of the major advantages of playing Fallout 3 on the PC is the ability to mod the game. I personally play with about 100 mods installed. Here is my list of the top ten mods that you should try

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Jun 14, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/top-ten-fallout-3-mods-enhance-6206574.html <![CDATA[Groovy Pinups in Poser - How I Do It]]> How I set up poser for efficiency and good renders. Especially important for people with older computers with lower system resources.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Apr 23, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/groovy-pinups-poser-5878866.html <![CDATA[The Feminine Critique]]> Information and advice about attractiveness and the "feminine mystique." What goes into attraction and looks.

Contributor: Eric Peacock
Published: Apr 23, 2010

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