What's everyone up to ?

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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #810 on: August 31, 2015, 04:37:33 am »
So... I'm back...


Where was I tho? Well as I recall I have not been active since May or so on the forum neither have I been working on any of my projects or research. I went through a painful breakup starting mid-May and I have since completely avoided everything I was once passionate about.


I went through depression, anxiety and according to some psychological test it is likely that I had (or have) bipolar disorder. I am not saying this as a complaint but merely as clearance on why I would give up on everything I ever worked for.


Tonight I watched my first movie since my break-up - I do not know why but I avoided everything TV-related like hell. So I broke the ice and decided it's finally time to get back on my fight and hands dirty. I suppose you can expect me to start bugging again however I need time to come up with some fresh ideas. Currently figuring out hardware interfacing and automation so I could later teach an AI to use it.


This whole journey has opened me up spiritually and helped me understand many things i previously could not. I have also used this to look at artificial intelligence from another angle and it has revealed a new aspect to me.






OK so this is my hello and I also felt like I own everyone some clearance - even though you may not think so. It is merely an act of respect. Let's kick back into high gear guys!
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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #811 on: August 31, 2015, 10:33:21 am »
Glad to have you back with us once again. You've been missed!

We've all been there in one form or another and it's never an easy issue to deal with. The old adage goes: if it doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger... or so it goes.

At either rate, jump back in when you're feeling froggy! ;)
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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #812 on: August 31, 2015, 02:46:25 pm »
Welcome back Ultron :)

Yes you were missed by me too. I'm sorry it was something painful like this though - I hope you continue to recover, it can take time, but engaging with others is part of the process.

Looking forward to seeing your views and ideas again.

Onwards and upwards :)

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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #813 on: August 31, 2015, 03:21:34 pm »
Hang on, those are just short moments in entire life. Don't be discouraged, the rest is what matters.

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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #814 on: August 31, 2015, 03:29:36 pm »
It will all come good in the end.

If it's not good now then it's not the end.

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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #815 on: November 14, 2015, 12:56:07 pm »
Vive La Paris.

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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #816 on: November 16, 2015, 01:39:43 pm »
Indeed! In my thoughts always! O0
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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #817 on: November 19, 2015, 10:18:42 pm »
Didn't even realise that the Loebner Prize has been and gone. I wonder if Bruce will want to do another interview.

Here's one from the BBC anyway.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34302338

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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #818 on: November 19, 2015, 10:47:24 pm »
And in other news, I've been having a bit of a break from AI and chatbots and have been doing some modelling.

I'm aiming to sell these at the Daz store, I'm still waiting to hear back. If anyone's interested then there's more on my new site : http://widdershinsstudio.uk/

Here's a couple of shots of things I have made and designed so far.




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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #819 on: November 20, 2015, 08:31:57 pm »
Professional work there Freddy  8)

Top job  O0

Bur where is the coffee ?  :D

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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #820 on: November 21, 2015, 11:59:51 am »
Very nicely done Freddy.

One can model just needs the wrapper to produce another variety / product, just like in real life.

Don't forget spaghetti and various types of pasta.

We expect to see an entire storefront (local mom & pop grocery) soon! O0
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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #821 on: November 21, 2015, 12:19:15 pm »
Thanks chaps :)

I added coffee to my growing list and pasta too - thanks for the ideas.

I had some good news, the team at Daz liked them and want to put them in the store so I am now a published artist over there  :supercontent:

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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #822 on: November 21, 2015, 11:57:40 pm »
That's great news! Imagine, we are in the midst of a published artist or as the French say L'artiste!

Freddy, some fruit should also be fairly easy to model provided you've a decent bump map for the texture. (oranges, bananas, etc. grapes might be difficult).
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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #823 on: November 22, 2015, 03:47:38 am »
Nice work freddy. Me i am doing the tedious task of checking links and fixing ones that are not showing up.
So sue me

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Re: What's everyone up to ?
« Reply #824 on: November 22, 2015, 03:15:27 pm »
Thank you both  :)

I could do a separate pack of fruit maybe, thanks Art.

Demon, I don't envy you - I still remember going through a thousand bot links for the Chattebot Collection, it was not much fun.

 


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