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'Bout Computers What's New at Linda's Computer Stop Well, there's not a lot new, unless you are a Sims 2 player, cuz that's my latest obsession. I used to be just a player myself, but now I'm into 3D modeling and learning so much AND having SO much fun! For those of you who aren't familiar with The Sims, it's a game where you create people and homes and control their interactions (perfect for those of us who are control freaks but realize it's not possible to control REAL people LOL) Anyway, Sims players know they can go to lots of websites and download all kinds of clothes, furniture, hairstyles, etc. for their sims, and now I've joined the ranks of those who create this stuff. Recently I've been recognized by the largest Sims download site on the net, The Sims Resource, as a "Featured Artist" and I'm quite honored to be among some of the most clever 3D modelers I've ever come across. You can see my profile at The Sims Resource here. The geeky side of me just loves finding new ways to have fun with my computer. I've always been an avid game player and now being a game "hacker" is adding a lot of fun to my geekside. The creators of The Sims (EA Games) have always been very supportive of the game "modding community" and make it quite easy for players to add modified objects to their games. So, this kind of "hacking" is strictly on the up-and-up and totally recognized by the game's creators. But, man oh man, is this 3D stuff hard to learn. Currently, becuz I'm such a newbie at this, I'm using a great little inexpensive program called Milkshape, and you can download a free 30-day trial version here. Eventually, I want to move onto one of the more expensive, and more versatile, programs like 3D Studio Max and/or Poser .. but both of these programs are much more expensive and require a lot more 3D knowledge than I have yet, so for now, Milkshape suits my needs. If you would like to see some of the stuff I've created, you can go to my profile at The Sims Resource (link above) or check out my own Sims 2 sub-site, right here at my website. And, if you are a geeky gamer, I recommend you go hang out at the forums at ModTheSims2 and get your geek jones fulfilled :-) Linda Johnson is a college instructor of all of the Microsoft Office Programs, as well as Adobe PhotoShop and Windows. She also teaches online distance learning classes in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word at Eclectic Academy. She has worked helpdesk and teaches and lectures at many local businesses and tech schools in her area. Support this newsletter by checking out Linda's eBooks, MS Word MAGIC!, Book I: Fonts, Fun & Formats and Book II: Table Wizardry, How To Get Started As a Software Trainer, and her newest series of MSOffice eBook Tutorials and CD |
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