Here my final entry- I removed the text and added a couple of effects. Thank you for the feedback and suggestions guys- only one note on this: bq. Remove text and NEVER use standard fonts unless they are plain, like ariel. Also Try to keep with one font and if needed two. Three is too much though, I’m afraid. Pretty damn good sig apart from that. Doesn’t follow the strict rules but I like it. Those weren't standar fonts, and I don't see the problem with them. About the number of fonts, I have a friend (Red Admiral, I don't know her real name) who uses three texts, and I swear her skills are truly amazing. I'm not like her, I know, but if I don't practice I'll never be. Oh, and I always try not to follow the rules :P Thank you for the feedback. Now, the signature: !http://i47.tinypic.com/33nuk4l.png! Here my final entry- I removed the text and added a couple of effects. Thank you for the feedback and suggestions guys- only one note on this: <blockquote> Remove text and NEVER use standard fonts unless they are plain, like ariel. Also Try to keep with one font and if needed two. Three is too much though, I’m afraid. Pretty damn good sig apart from that. Doesn’t follow the strict rules but I like it. </blockquote> Those weren’t standar fonts, and I don’t see the problem with them. About the number of fonts, I have a friend (Red Admiral, I don’t know her real name) who uses three texts, and I swear her skills are truly amazing. I’m not like her, I know, but if I don’t practice I’ll never be. Oh, and I always try not to follow the rules :P Thank you for the feedback. Now, the signature: <img src="http://i47.tinypic.com/33nuk4l.png" alt="" />

2009-11-21T20:06:55-08:00

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Ok, guys, I finally updated the thread! Check the first page and please let me know if there's something I'm missing :) Thanks for your patience. techyworm & Laxaria: Feel free to start your threads whenever you want, good luck and please link to your competition/groups :) About the [Game] threads, the same happened a couple of months ago, and when I proposed adding them to this sticky the idea wasn't accepted. As the trend of creating RPG games soon disappeared, the Forum Moderators didn't discuss on that subject. My conclusions on this topic are: if we don't organize the [Game] threads, they become just a trend. Including them here is a good way of encouraging artists to make those threads and maintain them organized at the same time. I'm pretty sure that we'll find a solution soon, as Rawismojo said, so let's wait a little more! Thanks! Ok, guys, I finally updated the thread! Check the first page and please let me know if there’s something I’m missing :) Thanks for your patience. techyworm & Laxaria: Feel free to start your threads whenever you want, good luck and please link to your competition/groups :) About the [Game] threads, the same happened a couple of months ago, and when I proposed adding them to this sticky the idea wasn’t accepted. As the trend of creating RPG games soon disappeared, the Forum Moderators didn’t discuss on that subject. My conclusions on this topic are: if we don’t organize the [Game] threads, they become just a trend. Including them here is a good way of encouraging artists to make those threads and maintain them organized at the same time. I’m pretty sure that we’ll find a solution soon, as Rawismojo said, so let’s wait a little more! Thanks!

2009-11-21T15:00:22-08:00

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You are right, and Samus is a cyborg, not a robot. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, GraphicDesignC. Anywho, as it seems that Samus isn't considered a robot, I can't enter the competition, so I did you a favor and saved you all the time you'd have spent in that signature. Oh, by the way, thank you for the feedback guys. I'll take all that information into account for the next signature. You are right, and Samus is a cyborg, not a robot. I’m sorry. I’m sorry, GraphicDesignC. Anywho, as it seems that Samus isn’t considered a robot, I can’t enter the competition, so I did you a favor and saved you all the time you’d have spent in that signature. Oh, by the way, thank you for the feedback guys. I’ll take all that information into account for the next signature.

2009-11-19T18:39:06-08:00

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I guess I'm back... maybe. I'm not as good as I used to be, but meh. It took me three days to finish this one, mainly since I'm busy. Regardless, as next week school ends, I should be back definitely by then. Now, the signature: !http://i49.tinypic.com/4r8h8j.png! I guess I’m back… maybe. I’m not as good as I used to be, but meh. It took me three days to finish this one, mainly since I’m busy. Regardless, as next week school ends, I should be back definitely by then. Now, the signature: <img src="http://i49.tinypic.com/4r8h8j.png" alt="" />

2009-11-19T13:29:54-08:00

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I'm sorry guys, I haven't updated this sticky in ages. I promise I'll do so this friday. I'm really sorry, I hope you understand. I’m sorry guys, I haven’t updated this sticky in ages. I promise I’ll do so this friday. I’m really sorry, I hope you understand.

2009-11-17T15:38:26-08:00

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2009-11-17T15:38:26-08:00

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Well, so you used a couple of brushes, a gradient as background and a render. It is an ok piece for testing the tools in a program, but you should start reading some tutorials mate :) I'd read this, a basic but really useful tutorial: http://masdsn.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tuts&action=display&thread=3757 Well, so you used a couple of brushes, a gradient as background and a render. It is an ok piece for testing the tools in a program, but you should start reading some tutorials mate :) I’d read this, a basic but really useful tutorial: <a href="http://masdsn.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tuts&action=display&thread=3757">http://masdsn.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tuts&amp;action=display&amp;thread=3757</a>

2009-11-15T15:48:09-08:00

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Thank you, rawismojo, Jimgreer, and Kongregate Staff. I love you guys :) Thank you, rawismojo, Jimgreer, and Kongregate Staff. I love you guys :)

2009-11-15T15:41:52-08:00

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2009-11-18T00:43:02-08:00

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I hid your other post because it was feeding the others. Next time send me a shout/whisper with your question so I can answer with more details :) I hid your other post because it was feeding the others. Next time send me a shout/whisper with your question so I can answer with more details :)

2009-11-15T15:11:24-08:00

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2009-11-15T15:17:26-08:00

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Guys stop being jerks. I'm about tolock this thread- the only thing holding me back from doing so is the fact that maybe hero122 would want to edit the whole thread and make it serious. I'll lock it if everything continues like this. Guys stop being jerks. I’m about tolock this thread- the only thing holding me back from doing so is the fact that maybe hero122 would want to edit the whole thread and make it serious. I’ll lock it if everything continues like this.

2009-11-15T14:54:16-08:00

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2009-11-15T15:17:26-08:00

280525

Let's chill, ok? Thegta4legend, why don't you post here some of your pieces first? Edit your first post with them. Good luck! Let’s chill, ok? Thegta4legend, why don’t you post here some of your pieces first? Edit your first post with them. Good luck!

2009-11-14T09:03:48-08:00

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I want to reset aswell, thank you in advance :) I want to reset aswell, thank you in advance :)

2009-11-07T18:40:13-08:00

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Nice tutorial, I think you should add these couple of tips that you can find on the page that appears when your search doesn't yield any results: Use “*” if you're unsure about part of what you're searching for, such as a suffix (i.e., “hovercraft*” will show any game that begins with “hovercraft,” even if it ends with something really weird, like a “y”). Make sure your search isn't overly strict. For example, multiple words in quotes will only show results with that exact phrase. Using AND between terms will require potential results to include both terms, and “-” will exclude anything immediately after the minus sign. Nice tutorial, I think you should add these couple of tips that you can find on the page that appears when your search doesn’t yield any results: Use “*” if you’re unsure about part of what you’re searching for, such as a suffix (i.e., “hovercraft*” will show any game that begins with “hovercraft,” even if it ends with something really weird, like a “y”). Make sure your search isn’t overly strict. For example, multiple words in quotes will only show results with that exact phrase. Using AND between terms will require potential results to include both terms, and “-” will exclude anything immediately after the minus sign.

2009-11-07T09:00:05-08:00

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2009-11-07T09:00:46-08:00

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I'm really sorry to hear that, and I know how you feel... something similar is happening to me. I think I'll have to uninstall GIMP, since my old computer needs more space... Anyway, I'm kinda demotivated, so it's not the same problem that you are having. Regardless, it's never late to start again ;) There are a lot of free programs that you can download, and tools that you can use without downloading. Hope to see you around soon! I’m really sorry to hear that, and I know how you feel… something similar is happening to me. I think I’ll have to uninstall GIMP, since my old computer needs more space… Anyway, I’m kinda demotivated, so it’s not the same problem that you are having. Regardless, it’s never late to start again ;) There are a lot of free programs that you can download, and tools that you can use without downloading. Hope to see you around soon!

2009-11-04T06:45:54-08:00

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Well, as rawismojo said, you need to sign-up before creating a group thread. There are lots of open slots, so you shouldn't have problems with that :) I can even reserve you a slot if you need more time to think about how the group is going to be. Regardless, I'm locking this thread- a group that haven't signed up yet, that needs a lot more of organization, where the members already stole a piece and there are a lot of Off-topic posts isn't having a great start. If you'd like to have a thread, please sign-up properly, try to elaborate the group's purpose better, and never steal art. Remember that the Art Forums are a place to show your *own pieces* to the rest of the Kongregate community. Please, understand :) *locks*. Well, as rawismojo said, you need to sign-up before creating a group thread. There are lots of open slots, so you shouldn’t have problems with that :) I can even reserve you a slot if you need more time to think about how the group is going to be. Regardless, I’m locking this thread- a group that haven’t signed up yet, that needs a lot more of organization, where the members already stole a piece and there are a lot of Off-topic posts isn’t having a great start. If you’d like to have a thread, please sign-up properly, try to elaborate the group’s purpose better, and never steal art. Remember that the Art Forums are a place to show your own pieces to the rest of the Kongregate community. Please, understand :) locks.

2009-10-29T11:15:10-07:00

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bq. Edit: Damn, lightsun, stop being such a ninja. lololol, u type 2 slow 4 me. bq. Thanks for all that. All taken aboard and although I tend to stray away from using tutorials maybe I should try a few. I’ll try to blend more and all that stuff, look into colour theory and I actually have those brushes. At least it wasn’t a response from a total troll and was someone who can actually help. Thanks for all the info. And I never feel discouraged, if anything I feel more encouraged to get better. I have some optimistic disease. =) Yeah, using programs such as GIMP, Photoshop, Paint.net, etc can be really hard if you atleast don't read a tutorial for learning what each tool is for. Personally, I use GIMP, and without tutorials it'd be impossible to guess how to create some effects. You'll need a lot of patience, but it is really funny :) And as you never feel discouraged, it is going to be _much_ easier than for some of us (including me). <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href='/forums/5/topics/62756?page=1#posts-1415820'>Khnum666</a>:</cite> Thanks for all the info, got a lot of reading and practice to do. Ok people let this thread die.</blockquote> Once again, you are welcome. Hope to see more of your material soon ;) And as you asked us not to post on this thread, I'll just lock it. If you'd like me to unlock it just send me a whisper. *Locks*. <blockquote> Edit: Damn, lightsun, stop being such a ninja. </blockquote> lololol, u type 2 slow 4 me. <blockquote> Thanks for all that. All taken aboard and although I tend to stray away from using tutorials maybe I should try a few. I’ll try to blend more and all that stuff, look into colour theory and I actually have those brushes. At least it wasn’t a response from a total troll and was someone who can actually help. Thanks for all the info. And I never feel discouraged, if anything I feel more encouraged to get better. I have some optimistic disease. =) </blockquote> Yeah, using programs such as GIMP, Photoshop, Paint.net, etc can be really hard if you atleast don’t read a tutorial for learning what each tool is for. Personally, I use GIMP, and without tutorials it’d be impossible to guess how to create some effects. You’ll need a lot of patience, but it is really funny :) And as you never feel discouraged, it is going to be much easier than for some of us (including me). <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href="/forums/5/topics/62756?page=1#posts-1415820">Khnum666</a>:</cite> Thanks for all the info, got a lot of reading and practice to do. Ok people let this thread die.</blockquote> Once again, you are welcome. Hope to see more of your material soon ;) And as you asked us not to post on this thread, I’ll just lock it. If you’d like me to unlock it just send me a whisper. Locks.

2009-10-29T11:07:38-07:00

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Well, I have a couple of suggestions- even though I suck at signature making. First, signature size is a very important point in my opinion, so, 370 X 120 or something like that would be fine. Then, I really recommend you not to create boring backgrounds like those- even if the colour matches the render, it doesn't look ok and it gets really hard to add depth and flow to your signatures. Both of your signatures have big texts that take all the attention away from the focal, I suggest you avoiding text until you learn the basics of signature making. I'm *not* going to say that texts ruin signatures, because personally I love them, but I admit that it is really hard to place them without ruining your flow or focal point. One very important advice would be: it looks as you copied and pasted the render into a background, that is a big no-no on signature making. You must blend the render into the background, add efects, and create a focal point. So! To summarize; read about the focal point, the rule of thirds, look for some tutorials, (I suggest you getting confident on the usage of the tools of your program), read about the colour theory and get some resources such as C4D's, brushes (maybe), etc. Your signatures aren't terrible, but you can improve a lot ;) Good luck, and if you need help just tell me! Don't feel discouraged :) Well, I have a couple of suggestions- even though I suck at signature making. First, signature size is a very important point in my opinion, so, 370 X 120 or something like that would be fine. Then, I really recommend you not to create boring backgrounds like those- even if the colour matches the render, it doesn’t look ok and it gets really hard to add depth and flow to your signatures. Both of your signatures have big texts that take all the attention away from the focal, I suggest you avoiding text until you learn the basics of signature making. I’m not going to say that texts ruin signatures, because personally I love them, but I admit that it is really hard to place them without ruining your flow or focal point. One very important advice would be: it looks as you copied and pasted the render into a background, that is a big no-no on signature making. You must blend the render into the background, add efects, and create a focal point. So! To summarize; read about the focal point, the rule of thirds, look for some tutorials, (I suggest you getting confident on the usage of the tools of your program), read about the colour theory and get some resources such as C4D’s, brushes (maybe), etc. Your signatures aren’t terrible, but you can improve a lot ;) Good luck, and if you need help just tell me! Don’t feel discouraged :)

2009-10-29T10:26:24-07:00

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Guys, don't derail the thread with Off-topic discussion. If you continue, I'll just lock the thread. "Bumping":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bump_(Internet) Taken from that article: <h1>*Necroposting*</h1> _The act of posting something irrelevant on a really old topic to bring it to the top of the list topics. This can be intentional (such as someone necro-trolling) or unintentional (usually a new person to the forum replying to very old threads). The name comes from the fact that you are bringing it back from the dead, thus Necro._ Guys, don’t derail the thread with Off-topic discussion. If you continue, I’ll just lock the thread. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bump_(Internet)">Bumping</a> Taken from that article: <h1>Necroposting</h1> The act of posting something irrelevant on a really old topic to bring it to the top of the list topics. This can be intentional (such as someone necro-trolling) or unintentional (usually a new person to the forum replying to very old threads). The name comes from the fact that you are bringing it back from the dead, thus Necro.

2009-10-29T10:02:49-07:00

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2009-10-29T10:03:12-07:00

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I'm locking this thread since it keeps getting bumped and nobody is going to get those requests done. Please, remember not to bump old threads unless *you have something productive to add*, and _never_ blame others for bumping- you are breaking a rule aswell ;) Just report them. There are plenty of request threads, and I'm sure that the other artists are going to be pleased to do avatars for you, so try them out! :) *locks*. I’m locking this thread since it keeps getting bumped and nobody is going to get those requests done. Please, remember not to bump old threads unless you have something productive to add, and never blame others for bumping- you are breaking a rule aswell ;) Just report them. There are plenty of request threads, and I’m sure that the other artists are going to be pleased to do avatars for you, so try them out! :) locks.

2009-10-28T08:46:01-07:00

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You are getting better, man! That's why I suggest you creating a gallery thread (if you are willing to update it periodically, of course). It's a great way of keeping a track of your progress, getting feedback from the rest of the Art Forums users and of sharing your artworks with us :D So, if you decide to do so, one more tip :P Add the [gallery] tag on the title, like this: [gallery] mah gallery! ;) Good luck! And keep up the good job. *EDIT*: ninja'd... Hey, ForeverLoading, I didn't give him any productive feedback to the moment because he doesn't even know how to use Paint tools, so I think it'd be kinda pointless. Give the guy a couple of days XD You are getting better, man! That’s why I suggest you creating a gallery thread (if you are willing to update it periodically, of course). It’s a great way of keeping a track of your progress, getting feedback from the rest of the Art Forums users and of sharing your artworks with us :D So, if you decide to do so, one more tip :P Add the [gallery] tag on the title, like this: [gallery] mah gallery! ;) Good luck! And keep up the good job. EDIT: ninja’d… Hey, ForeverLoading, I didn’t give him any productive feedback to the moment because he doesn’t even know how to use Paint tools, so I think it’d be kinda pointless. Give the guy a couple of days XD

2009-10-27T15:06:18-07:00

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2009-10-27T15:09:31-07:00

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bq. Dude, I thought you died! That shatters my universe….. Me being alive shatters your world? Oh, and I was just busy with the finals. I'm still am, but I'm getting used to it :P Also, mitchg42, for a first try on Paint... you amaze me pal. You should get a better program, and start practicing, you have a lot of potential! <blockquote> Dude, I thought you died! That shatters my universe….. </blockquote> Me being alive shatters your world? Oh, and I was just busy with the finals. I’m still am, but I’m getting used to it :P Also, mitchg42, for a first try on Paint… you amaze me pal. You should get a better program, and start practicing, you have a lot of potential!

2009-10-27T09:56:20-07:00

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280525

<blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href='/forums/5/topics/62362?page=1#posts-1407802'>mitchg42</a>:</cite> ooooh i can just use like paint… i thought there was a prgram you had to use on kongrgate! Thanks – now another question how do i load it on to kongregate?</blockquote> Well, you upload it "here for example":www.tinypic.com and then you embed the link on your post like this: ! www.mypicture.justanexample.com ! (without spaces between the !'s and the link). <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href="/forums/5/topics/62362?page=1#posts-1407802">mitchg42</a>:</cite> ooooh i can just use like paint… i thought there was a prgram you had to use on kongrgate! Thanks – now another question how do i load it on to kongregate?</blockquote> Well, you upload it <a href="www.tinypic.com">here for example</a> and then you embed the link on your post like this: ! <a href="http://www.mypicture.justanexample.com">www.mypicture.justanexample.com</a> ! (without spaces between the !’s and the link).

2009-10-26T14:26:38-07:00

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2009-10-26T14:27:07-07:00

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Paint is one of the most basic programs, and I'm pretty sure you have it on your computer. There are tons of "things" you can get for making "art things". One of them, and the one I suggest you is buying Photoshop (or downloading GIMP, which is similar but free), Flash, and then starting reading tutorials. You can also use "Aviary":http://www.kongregate.com/collabs , another free tool you'll find on Kongregate. Those are the programs I suggest you, since you are probably starting. And that's pretty all what I can recommend you to try since now I must go, I'm in a hurry. Good luck! I'm sure the others will correct me/add programs and options/etc. Paint is one of the most basic programs, and I’m pretty sure you have it on your computer. There are tons of “things” you can get for making “art things”. One of them, and the one I suggest you is buying Photoshop (or downloading GIMP, which is similar but free), Flash, and then starting reading tutorials. You can also use <a href="http://www.kongregate.com/collabs">Aviary</a> , another free tool you’ll find on Kongregate. Those are the programs I suggest you, since you are probably starting. And that’s pretty all what I can recommend you to try since now I must go, I’m in a hurry. Good luck! I’m sure the others will correct me/add programs and options/etc.

2009-10-26T14:19:56-07:00

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2009-10-26T14:21:03-07:00

280525

What a strange creature. It reminds me of Venom :P Great job, as always Jindo. Very similar to Deriaz' style. Anywho, I love the details on the chains, they are remarkable- as the shading. Good job :D I'd love to see a coloured version, though this black and white one is really sweet. Thanks for sharing it :) What a strange creature. It reminds me of Venom :P Great job, as always Jindo. Very similar to Deriaz’ style. Anywho, I love the details on the chains, they are remarkable- as the shading. Good job :D I’d love to see a coloured version, though this black and white one is really sweet. Thanks for sharing it :)

2009-10-26T12:05:45-07:00

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2009-10-26T12:05:45-07:00

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Added to the list. Good luck with that amazing project davidarcilla. I'd totally enter it if it wasn't for the finals... blame them. Added to the list. Good luck with that amazing project davidarcilla. I’d totally enter it if it wasn’t for the finals… blame them.

2009-10-26T11:36:22-07:00

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2009-10-26T11:36:22-07:00

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<blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href='/forums/1/topics/62271?page=2#posts-1406318'>FuzzyBacon</a>:</cite> <blockquote> I know mentioning me on a poem is crucial for attracting teh gurls, but… </blockquote> I blame your awesome hair.</blockquote> Lol, but girls hate me and my hair for pwning theirs. (As if girls cared about me!). <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href='/forums/1/topics/62271?page=2#posts-1406986'>googoolyeye</a>:</cite> Wow, this is amazing! Really great to read notices he wasn’t mentioned tear drop</blockquote> And finkidz5 will add this verse at the end about googoolyeye, my friend it's such a pain to send him a PM because so long is his username. I know, I suck. <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href="/forums/1/topics/62271?page=2#posts-1406318">FuzzyBacon</a>:</cite> <blockquote> I know mentioning me on a poem is crucial for attracting teh gurls, but… </blockquote> I blame your awesome hair.</blockquote> Lol, but girls hate me and my hair for pwning theirs. (As if girls cared about me!). <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href="/forums/1/topics/62271?page=2#posts-1406986">googoolyeye</a>:</cite> Wow, this is amazing! Really great to read notices he wasn’t mentioned tear drop</blockquote> And finkidz5 will add this verse at the end about googoolyeye, my friend it’s such a pain to send him a PM because so long is his username. I know, I suck.

2009-10-26T11:33:11-07:00

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2009-10-26T14:23:11-07:00

280525