Gay Chat XII - "who🅱est're gay" - General

[QUOTE=Pascall;52726790]Hey you guys know computers, is there a free course somewhere where I can learn AutoCAD. I remember learning it like ten years ago in high school but it's been so long. A lot of jobs in the fields I wanna get into prefer experience with 3D mock up tech like that though.[/QUOTE] Depends what kind of mock-up work you want to do, since there are a whole range of modelling programs and which one I'd recommend would change based on intent. a quick breakdown though: engineering design: solidworks, autodesk inventor (solidworks gets used more because cheap but inventor is loads nicer tbh) mesh sculpting, artistic modelling, concept art, etc: 3ds max, Blender architectural engineering, design, and conceptualization: Autodesk Revit. also kinda 3ds Max animation and film stuff: maya, Blender again Outside of Inventor, Autocad, and Revit there's not any really solid choice for the absolute best program. but again, this all depends on what you want to do with the skills you intend to develop. There's a difference in the approach to modelling between programs too, some rely more on extrusions, sweeps, curve following and the like that tends to follow some kind of specification. its a more rigid system, so its common for more technical uses. things like maya and blender though are much more about sculpting, which can result in a more freeform approach to how you can modify the objects you're creating. idk its been ages since I've used any of those as well, but I have tried all of them at some point.

MATLAB really isn't that much of a pain to work with, at least it isn't yet (I'm an undergrad) but it has some truly terrible design choices. The actual client works ok but is slow as shit on good hardware and consumes way too much RAM, and indexes starting at 1 makes loop iteration confusing as shit sometimes.

I remember having to port a MATLAB application that calculated orbit trajectories into C for a college project. It was basically adding a ton of semicolons and adding 1 to every array index. It turned out pretty well, actually. It was crazy how fast the C version was compared to the MATLAB one.

[QUOTE=paindoc;52726987]Depends what kind of mock-up work you want to do, since there are a whole range of modelling programs and which one I'd recommend would change based on intent. a quick breakdown though: engineering design: solidworks, autodesk inventor (solidworks gets used more because cheap but inventor is loads nicer tbh) mesh sculpting, artistic modelling, concept art, etc: 3ds max, Blender architectural engineering, design, and conceptualization: Autodesk Revit. also kinda 3ds Max animation and film stuff: maya, Blender again Outside of Inventor, Autocad, and Revit there's not any really solid choice for the absolute best program. but again, this all depends on what you want to do with the skills you intend to develop. There's a difference in the approach to modelling between programs too, some rely more on extrusions, sweeps, curve following and the like that tends to follow some kind of specification. its a more rigid system, so its common for more technical uses. things like maya and blender though are much more about sculpting, which can result in a more freeform approach to how you can modify the objects you're creating. idk its been ages since I've used any of those as well, but I have tried all of them at some point.[/QUOTE] Most of the jobs I'm looking at are like... shop work for theme park props/attractions/animatronic type things? Those are the ones I'm interested anyway. So it's like... Dunno, man! A lot of them are also interested in SketchUp which I downloaded but I have yet to look at it in depth.

Oh man, I think I'm really crushing on this guy. I don't even own a phone, and I don't know all that many things you can do with your SO if you have one.

[QUOTE=Lord of Boxes;52728234]Oh man, I think I'm really crushing on this guy. I don't even own a phone, and I don't know all that many things you can do with your SO if you have one.[/QUOTE] not sure how you got onto the topic of phones but here's some things you can do with your SO, provided you both have them: -ignore each other and browse social media -?????? -profit [editline]28th September 2017[/editline] a guy i dated once told me that i was a different person over SMS, vs talking in person let me step onto my drunken soapbox and say i believe that cell phones, the proliferation of social media, it's seriously effecting both platonic and romantic relationships. in a good or bad way, i can't say, but it's definitely changing. we're sort of entering an unprecedented standard as far as interpersonal communications and relationships go, and you can easily ruin/enhance a relationship with how you behave with the other person over the phone and it doesn't even have to be a conscious thing you're doing [editline]28th September 2017[/editline] although you shouldn't take any of my opinions seriously after i've downed a can of four loko

[QUOTE=Kiwi;52725281]at least im not bat shit insane like alex jones[/QUOTE] At least Alex Jones is funny.

[QUOTE=Pascall;52727390]Most of the jobs I'm looking at are like... shop work for theme park props/attractions/animatronic type things? Those are the ones I'm interested anyway. So it's like... Dunno, man! A lot of them are also interested in SketchUp which I downloaded but I have yet to look at it in depth.[/QUOTE] Again, sorta depends what stuff you're doing :v: In my experience, Inventor/Revit is best for Hard Surface modelling, where you're expected to be extremely particular about wherever every piece goes. Stuff like mechanisms or components. Maya/3DS/Blender is infinitely better for organic models, where you want to just carve and sculpt something together Autocad I haven't used much, but it was mostly for 2D work Sketchup is kind of in between, I haven't used it much either but it's definitely a lot easier

lmao everyone in here is gay [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Not a very good first post" - Bengley))[/highlight]

[QUOTE=TimTimTommy;52728494]lmao everyone in here is gay [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Not a very good first post" - Bengley))[/highlight][/QUOTE] 10/10 for observation skills

Dunno why but his custom steam url is really familiar, pretty sure he has had account here before.

What are you guy's tips on getting in touch with the local LGBT community? Need some advice since the closest stuff I've found on my own all seems to be related to a collage that's quite a while away

I am currently stuck in Kansas City waiting 10 hours for a bus because A: my bus driver was late to pick me up and B: she turned around and drove the wrong way for like 20 minutes. My bus for Des Moines left an hour ago. kill me :)

[QUOTE=Thomo;52728950]I went to an LGBT group before but I kind of didn't feel it, maybe it's just me but it just felt too political. [editline]29th September 2017[/editline] I know politics and LGBT is pretty front and centre but come on I just want to talk to some people who are like myself so I don't have to feel so isolated outside of the internet.[/QUOTE] I went to LGBT groups at Edinburgh uni and Heriot Watt and they both just felt political, Literally the only time they chill is when they do nights out so it's not uncommon for it to be like that. I found from my experience of first stepping into the gay scene that if you find a nice chill guy on apps they'll help you meet people.

[QUOTE=Pascall;52727390]Most of the jobs I'm looking at are like... shop work for theme park props/attractions/animatronic type things? Those are the ones I'm interested anyway. So it's like... Dunno, man! A lot of them are also interested in SketchUp which I downloaded but I have yet to look at it in depth.[/QUOTE] Sketchup is a good intro to the concepts required for 3D modelling, though it definitely has more in common with hard-surface modelling than it does mesh sculpting and generalized modelling. I'd say give it a shot, if not just to see how you feel about it. Lots of good resources for learning modelling too, and if you have a student email address chances are you can get all the Autodesk stuff for free. And most of their stuff is really quite good (at least compared to solidworks, thank god my move to software work lets me avoid that fuckin thing) [QUOTE=kaze4159;52728403]Again, sorta depends what stuff you're doing :v: In my experience, Inventor/Revit is best for Hard Surface modelling, where you're expected to be extremely particular about wherever every piece goes. Stuff like mechanisms or components. Maya/3DS/Blender is infinitely better for organic models, where you want to just carve and sculpt something together Autocad I haven't used much, but it was mostly for 2D work Sketchup is kind of in between, I haven't used it much either but it's definitely a lot easier[/QUOTE] til hard surface modelling is a term, which is useful because while I can categorize modelling applications in my head I can't quite think of the words to describe their differences. at least, not beyond "this does things specific and engineering-like and this does things pretty and art-like" :V

[QUOTE=Ruby_Axe;52728799]What are you guy's tips on getting in touch with the local LGBT community? Need some advice since the closest stuff I've found on my own all seems to be related to a collage that's quite a while away[/QUOTE] I've always kinda wanted to get into an LGBT group, but the only thing remotely related to LGBT stuff here is pride parades in June. Spokane sucks.

What even happens at an lgbt group? Theres one just down the road from my bf's uni accomodation.

[QUOTE=paindoc;52729375]Sketchup is a good intro to the concepts required for 3D modelling, though it definitely has more in common with hard-surface modelling than it does mesh sculpting and generalized modelling. I'd say give it a shot, if not just to see how you feel about it. Lots of good resources for learning modelling too, [B]and if you have a student email address chances are you can get all the Autodesk stuff for free[/B]. And most of their stuff is really quite good (at least compared to solidworks, thank god my move to software work lets me avoid that fuckin thing) [/QUOTE] O: No way. That's awesome. Ty ty for the resources.

I've come out to my best friend. He says we can't fuck even with his girl's lingerie on. Sad! This is going to be easy!

[QUOTE=GeneralMastiff;52730277]I've always kinda wanted to get into an LGBT group, but the only thing remotely related to LGBT stuff here is pride parades in June. Spokane sucks.[/QUOTE] Hey there's always the excrutiatingly hot summers and 3 feet of snow in the winters to look forward to Source: Grew up in Spokane, though I'm in Seattle for the school year

The fuck how are there three Spokane dudes in this thread now. That place is not that big and not that great of a place to be gay in

[QUOTE=paindoc;52732712]That place is not that big and not that great of a place to be in[/QUOTE]

Same as Mort Stroodle though, lived there the most out of the half dozen or so places I lived. Now starting my career in Seattle and not regretting being here at all tbh [editline]30th September 2017[/editline] Muh merge

I kid, Spokane is alright overall Double merge break, a new record

Have you guys ever noticed how some weeks just seem generally more chaotic than others? Like the universe is sneezeing. There's some weeks that are so boring and uneventful but this week was just nuts on all fronts.

[QUOTE=Adelle Zhu;52732737]Have you guys ever noticed how some weeks just seem generally more chaotic than others? Like the universe is sneezeing. There's some weeks that are so boring and uneventful but this week was just nuts on all fronts.[/QUOTE] Welcome to life. A few weeks back I had absolutely nothing to do, now I have school and I'm moving out [editline]30th September 2017[/editline] which is tricky if your lessons are all over the place

[QUOTE=paindoc;52732712]The fuck how are there three Spokane dudes in this thread now. That place is not that big and not that great of a place to be gay in[/QUOTE] There's like three of us here from East TN, maybe there are just hot spots of gay and FP. Venn Diagram Singularities. :mystery:

[QUOTE=LoneWolf_Recon;52732937][B]There's like three of us here from East TN[/B], maybe there are just hot spots of gay and FP. Venn Diagram Singularities. :mystery:[/QUOTE] Reporting in :v:

[QUOTE=paindoc;52732712]The fuck how are there three Spokane dudes in this thread now. That place is not that big and not that great of a place to be gay in[/QUOTE] We should all take over and gay-up Spokane.

someone better be from orange county here