motivation...

FireSlash · 6th Aug 2003, 09:42 AM

I'm going to collapse if I work on this model any longer.... must... work... *chains self to desk*

How do you guys keep going on a long project? I always end up starting a model, and quitting when its near done.

Currently I can't get the hands right on this model, and Its driving me nuts.

Corran · 6th Aug 2003, 10:31 AM

When I get like that, I usually stop and work on something else for a while. Then, I go back to the problem with a fresh mind, which keeps me going.

-=//[TNT]\\=- · 7th Aug 2003, 04:05 PM

usually I tend to have a few moddeling projects running at the same time, like this you just can work on lets say 3 projects....if you get bored of the first one, just continue on the second one....and so on and so on

RAZZ · 8th Aug 2003, 12:00 PM

Same here. I keep a folder full of half built stuff to work on thats not always related to my main project.
(or blow off steam in il2 when things arnt going right

)

TaoPaiPai · 9th Aug 2003, 03:24 PM

be very organized from the start.
Make a plan of what different steps you'll have to complete in order to achieve the project.
Oh and yes...That implies you must have a clear idea of your final goal

To avoid being bored give yourself a motivation by deciding what you'll do with the model once it's finished (import it in a TC,upload it to the net,etc..)and ask for other people advice.

JackReacher · 15th Aug 2003, 05:06 PM

Definately agree with Tao. Organisation and a final deadline and objective to reach helps a lot.

Aside from that, keep going. I think once you get into the habit of finishing stuff off without taking time out to work on other things you find it easier. Instead fo eventually getting to the point where your working on 9 or 10 projects and will never get roudn to finishing any.

However, like Corran said, if its inspiration your short of, then working on another model can help.

FireSlash · 15th Aug 2003, 07:56 PM

Right now I'm done with the model, but can't get it skinmapped...

NuKeR · 15th Aug 2003, 09:06 PM

What I do normally is do 30 mins of jogging and then after a nice shower Im ready for 2 or 3 more hours of work

RAZZ · 17th Aug 2003, 12:02 AM

map while you build when possible.
things look easier when half the mess is already wrapped.
Other than that, uv'ing just plain sucks

Cant help yas there.

LedZep · 19th Aug 2003, 01:50 AM

Tu tutu tutu...

C.Strife · 23rd Aug 2003, 01:13 PM

The Right Motivation??

i Always put some music on while i work on my skins...
and one thing you must not do.. don't change ur project...just work on 1 project at a time if you get bored.. put music on or play a game or do something you like and get a drink too.. it helps..

never stop ya project except if you need to

i finish mine in max 5.hours min. 2hours

or else i'll get ya with these

.altan · 24th Aug 2003, 04:25 AM

Pull your phone line out of the modem, I eventually build up the attention. If I'm online, my concentration is ****ed over by IRC and a few browser windows.

Moshman · 25th Aug 2003, 03:45 PM

I usually play a game UT2003 online to get "reinspired"

6th Aug 2003, 09:42 AM	#1
FireSlash Whats a FireSlash? Join Date: Feb. 3rd, 2001 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 4,300	motivation... I'm going to collapse if I work on this model any longer.... must... work... chains self to desk How do you guys keep going on a long project? I always end up starting a model, and quitting when its near done. Currently I can't get the hands right on this model, and Its driving me nuts. __________________ Theory is when you know everything and nothing works. Practice is when things work, and no one knows why. Here we combine theory and practice. Nothing works and no one knows why.

6th Aug 2003, 10:31 AM	#2
Corran Danger Mouse Join Date: Mar. 10th, 2003 Location: Portsmouth, England Posts: 168	When I get like that, I usually stop and work on something else for a while. Then, I go back to the problem with a fresh mind, which keeps me going. __________________ <tarquin> to know what you wish to know, first you must know what you wish to know Play more Jailbreak! Save Sam and Max!

7th Aug 2003, 04:05 PM	#3
-=//[TNT]\\=- Registered User Join Date: Jul. 26th, 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 6	usually I tend to have a few moddeling projects running at the same time, like this you just can work on lets say 3 projects....if you get bored of the first one, just continue on the second one....and so on and so on __________________ Unstoppable Creativity
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8th Aug 2003, 12:00 PM	#4
RAZZ aka FURY13RT Join Date: Aug. 5th, 2001 Location: Well away from populated areas Posts: 1,495	Same here. I keep a folder full of half built stuff to work on thats not always related to my main project. (or blow off steam in il2 when things arnt going right ) __________________ HGF construction Crew

9th Aug 2003, 03:24 PM	#5
TaoPaiPai Commisaire Van Loc Join Date: Jun. 13th, 2000 Location: Matnik Posts: 1,623	be very organized from the start. Make a plan of what different steps you'll have to complete in order to achieve the project. Oh and yes...That implies you must have a clear idea of your final goal To avoid being bored give yourself a motivation by deciding what you'll do with the model once it's finished (import it in a TC,upload it to the net,etc..)and ask for other people advice. Last edited by TaoPaiPai; 9th Aug 2003 at 03:26 PM.

15th Aug 2003, 05:06 PM	#6
JackReacher [SAS Mod] Join Date: Oct. 16th, 2001 Location: The Sanitarium Posts: 351	Definately agree with Tao. Organisation and a final deadline and objective to reach helps a lot. Aside from that, keep going. I think once you get into the habit of finishing stuff off without taking time out to work on other things you find it easier. Instead fo eventually getting to the point where your working on 9 or 10 projects and will never get roudn to finishing any. However, like Corran said, if its inspiration your short of, then working on another model can help. __________________ SAS: Into to the Lions Den German Fan site - HERE

15th Aug 2003, 07:56 PM	#7
FireSlash Whats a FireSlash? Join Date: Feb. 3rd, 2001 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 4,300	Right now I'm done with the model, but can't get it skinmapped... __________________ Theory is when you know everything and nothing works. Practice is when things work, and no one knows why. Here we combine theory and practice. Nothing works and no one knows why.

15th Aug 2003, 09:06 PM	#8
NuKeR Majestic 12 - Lead Mapper Join Date: Sep. 19th, 2001 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 63	What I do normally is do 30 mins of jogging and then after a nice shower Im ready for 2 or 3 more hours of work __________________ ::\|:: MJ12 UT2oo3 Co-Project Leader ::\|:: Lead Mapper ::\|:: PR Director ::\|:: ::\|:: SK Industries ::\|:: NuKlear Design ::\|:: Majestic 12 Mod ::\|:: MJ12 Forums ::\|::

17th Aug 2003, 12:02 AM	#9
RAZZ aka FURY13RT Join Date: Aug. 5th, 2001 Location: Well away from populated areas Posts: 1,495	map while you build when possible. things look easier when half the mess is already wrapped. Other than that, uv'ing just plain sucks Cant help yas there. __________________ HGF construction Crew

23rd Aug 2003, 01:13 PM	#11
C.Strife Registered User Join Date: Dec. 27th, 2002 Location: I Live in holland but i'm TURKISH Posts: 7	The Right Motivation?? i Always put some music on while i work on my skins... and one thing you must not do.. don't change ur project...just work on 1 project at a time if you get bored.. put music on or play a game or do something you like and get a drink too.. it helps.. never stop ya project except if you need to i finish mine in max 5.hours min. 2hours or else i'll get ya with these __________________ HAHAHAH lol «Ut» «Skinner» Last edited by C.Strife; 25th Aug 2003 at 06:15 PM.

24th Aug 2003, 04:25 AM	#12
.altan A beautiful poster... Join Date: Dec. 22nd, 2001 Location: Istanbul Posts: 1,324	Pull your phone line out of the modem, I eventually build up the attention. If I'm online, my concentration is ****ed over by IRC and a few browser windows.

25th Aug 2003, 03:45 PM	#13
Moshman Inquisitivness Owns Join Date: Aug. 6th, 2003 Posts: 96	I usually play a game UT2003 online to get "reinspired"

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