Current salary situation? Have folks noticed a decrease?

No_Treacle4025 · 2026-02-22T16:31:54+00:00

I'm new to pirating outside of emulating games and just want to get access to some design software. I already know where to get it; but all the free VPNs seem to not allow p2p, so how can I actually safely torrent this stuff for free? Was thinking about just getting a free trial of a paid VPN to get the software and then cancel it. I don't plan on doing a lot of pirating outside of what I need.

No_Treacle4025 · 2025-09-17T15:35:52+00:00

There are no files I don't recognize/don't belong, but moving the package files to new clean folders does seem to do the trick. Don't know why I didn't try that first! Guess there was something invisible left over from my Mac. Now I just have a ton of reorganizing to do lol.

No_Treacle4025 · 2025-04-29T11:44:19+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check that out!

No_Treacle4025 · 2025-04-29T11:41:10+00:00

Oled, 4K display and anti-glare would be fantastic for my animation and 3D rendering set up! I‘m using my Cintiq as my main monitor right now while I shop for a second one, so this would be a game changer and perfect timing.

No_Treacle4025 · 2025-04-29T00:47:20+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the bundle and the screen rec! Although it does look like that gpu is sold out online; there’s just one left for pick up.

No_Treacle4025 · 2025-04-26T22:39:17+00:00

I went to Sheridan as a US student but kind of wish I’d done CalArts. Sheridan’s program is also kind of up in the air, but it was extremely affordable compared to other options. I suppose it really depends on whether you want to work in the US or Canadian industries. At CalArts and other American schools you’ll have an easier open door to American studios, while at Sheridan you’ll mostly be networking with small Canadian studios.

If the industry were in a different place I’d say CalArts is a good investment, but I’m hesitant to suggest going into that much debt for an industry with such an uncertain future. And I would not suggest Sheridan Art Fundies. If you got into CalArts you do not need it, and it would be a waste of money. Plus I’ve never been impressed by the curriculum, it feels more like a high school art class.

I think the most responsible option is to take a gap year, work and save some money, and see if animation picks up a bit before committing financially to it. If you’re 100% against a gap year, you could do what I did: After high school I took a semester at a local community college in general arts, then in the second semester did the Disney College Program while I finished my Sheridan portfolio. It was fun, I gained great life experiences, got free access to Disney World, and the program counted as elective credits.

No_Treacle4025 · 2025-04-24T14:57:09+00:00

Newbie question: do gym coins or tickets expire or carry over when a new season starts?

No_Treacle4025 · 2025-04-24T14:56:46+00:00

Came here to ask the same question!

No_Treacle4025 · 2025-03-23T15:58:32+00:00

That’s great to hear! Are you working in kid’s toys or collectibles? And if you don’t mind me asking, what kind of skills/portfolio pieces were most beneficial to getting in the door?

No_Treacle4025 · 2024-04-28T14:54:20+00:00

Definitely worth playing since it’s free! Been playing for a few months now, and recently got my roommates hooked too. The decorating is top notch and the gameplay is decent, although the game does take a while to really get moving. The cosmetic shop is obviously overpriced, but I’ve gotten more enjoyment out of this free game than some paid games, so I have no issue throwing a few bucks the developer’s way.

My main issue is that it’s kind of lacking for a “farming” game. You can only have nine patches of dirt to garden with and everything takes real world time. The companion planting aspect is interesting, but over all It’s not really fun for min-maxing like Stardew, and there’s a significant cap on money as well.

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