DIZ_No_Rebase?

[VRT_RIDEBLUE]

After our conversation last night DIZ, I am looking into my options, like I explained, I used to live there and the wife actually likes the idea, I will keep ya posted.

[Mecalac]

There´s good names posted here already.Personally I would like to see someone with a realistic touch on trackmaking get the job.
I haven´t bought any of these console games because they suck big time.Is one track maker going to change that?, I doubt it.
You´ll make one guy happy and feeling like he´s james bond but we´ll still get the same *#*#* because it´s all about the money.. .

[NATIVE]

i can only dream about a job like this lmao

[Fixer]

What happens when you take a hobby that you enjoy and start doing it 40+ hours a week as work is you don't enjoy it as much as you used to or worse you can't stand to have anything to do with it outside of work.
I once thought I wanted a job lke that but I really don't want to stare at a computer screen that much and doubt I would make as much money as I'm already making.

I think one thing that's being overlooked in all the "excitement" that's been mentioned THIS DOES NOTHING FOR US COMPUTER GAMERS!

We all want a new MX game with an editor like MCM2, I have alll the MX Unleashed -ATV games and with each new release I'm am less excited about playing them and  get bored with them quickly. Even my 2 boys only played MX Unleashed vs ATV for a week now it just sits in its case. People want to create their own stuff and play and share it. Console games are a dead end street - except for the game developers that want us to buy new tracks in the form of a "new" version every 6 months.

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[AMA_King]

Hi Robert! 

AMA_King also wants the JOB!

I sent my resume (and track links) to RB in late January.
If you need an update, please contact me!

talk2troy@yahoo.com

[VMX_CrAzEd]

Holy *#*#*, how ya doing king?

[AMA_King]

The King rules! hehehe...  get it? 
I'm doing VERY good... how 'bout you?

I drop in here & read stuff all the time, but don't say much.
I recently quit a really good sales gig to pursue my creative passions.
I decided I didn't want to be miserable for money... and then this comes up!

Soooo - in short - I'm available!

[VMX_CrAzEd]

I remember back in the day you made like a 6 minute track that kicked ass. I'm doing well,thanks for asking. Good to see all the vets getting back

[51]

Thanks for the heads up Extreme. Noticed my handle mentioned. Here's a little bit of my motocross/MCM2 background:

27 years old. Raced motocross/supercross on both amateur and professional levels so I have a decent grasp on fundamentals of real motocross and supercross and bike and rider physics. Been making tracks for 4 years or so. Modelling/scene render experience in 3dsMax (3 years). Photoshop graphic/texturing experience (4 years).

I live in Encinitas, CA currently, but relocating is not a problem. My current schedule will probably nixx me from this whole deal. I leave the country from May 10th until June 1st. On June 9th I will be leaving again for Montreal. So, basically I am not going to be available until the end of June/beginning of July. I definitely wouldn't mind coming in late though. I would love to contribute to this project.

I can be contacted via email: fiftyone@cox.net

I haven't had time to read through the whole thread so if I missed any special instructions please let me know. I'm in the middle of going live with another website so I'm currently swamped. Again, I am definitely IN if possible. I can put a portfolio online next week. If there's anything else necessary post here.

Links to some tracks:
http://www.mcmfactory.com/display.php?cat=tracks&id=9
http://www.mcmfactory.com/display.php?cat=tracks&id=6
http://www.mcmfactory.com/display.php?cat=tracks&id=208 DISREGARD THE TEX ON THIS ONE (OLD OLD)

I don't really have anything on this pc at the moment but here's four pics of some past stuff.

[51]

After our conversation last night DIZ, I am looking into my options, like I explained, I used to live there and the wife actually likes the idea, I will keep ya posted.

I'm down to carpool with ya blue lol.

[VMX_CrAzEd]

51, I've said it before and I'll say it again. Your work is amazing

[ATR_RaTaX2]

im always amazed by 51s work, he seems in another league. his tracks are totally different and innovative, quite possibly the best creator on mcm2 imo

[VRT_RIDEBLUE]

im always amazed by 51s work, he seems in another league. his tracks are totally different and innovative, quite possibly the best creator on mcm2 imo

I AGREE, I even told DIZ that 51 was my first pic, no matter what

[Mecalac]

Yep, 51 is a pretty obvious choice.Most guys kid themselves if they think they got a shot against him.
Then he would have to put out more than one track in two years.I would like to see him make more mx tracks
though.And damn that dude is getting up there in years .

[VMX_SKYmx99]

Im not saying he's not the best, but why would I be kidding myself to think I have a shot? 

[DIZ_No_Rebase]

I added AMA_King and 51 to the list.  It now looks like this:

VMX_Skymx99
VMX_ElDiablo
V_Sdesign
KXmotox45
AMA_King
51

Here's an important thing to keep in mind.  It may not be the one with the best tracks or most referrals that is offered the job first.  We are not looking for someone who just loves MX and has no track building skills, or someone who has incredible track building skills but doesn't fit with THQ/Rainbow.  When I started I was far from the best creator (and probably still) but my name was mentioned as a possible candidate and when I came to see Rainbow for the first time,(luckily I already lived in Phoenix) I realized it was where I wanted to be.  I think they felt my enthusiasm, listened to my ideas, and decided to give me a shot even with my limited skills in Photoshop and 3DStudio.  I dedicated many hours to learning more and the people on my teams helped me tons.  If you have those same basic skills and would love an opportunity like this, don't sell yourself short.  There might be an amazing track designer that tells us, "I only want to make tracks the way I want and I don't want to do those tedious and boring spline layouts."  It is a job and we might consider someone else with a more positive attitude.  I wish I could just create tracks that the hardcore gamers like us love to play but it doesn't work that way.  Even with all the red tape I believe it is a position that someone would die to have.  I hope I'm right.

More later and keep this thread going until Friday.  Good luck to all!

-DIZ-

[VMX_101]

Sure we all may think others have a better chance. But who's to say we don't, thats up to Rainbow. At least thats what I thought this thread was about. Getting the chance, to do something we love.

This is by no means a competition, we all know who makes great tracks. But thats totally different since I'm most certainly sure that we wont be making to many MCM 2 tracks at Rainbow.

So in my opinion everyone has a chance, like DIZ said.

Here's an important thing to keep in mind.  It may not be the one with the best tracks or most referrals that is offered the job first.  We are not looking for someone who just loves MX and has no track building skills, or someone who has incredible track building skills but doesn't fit with THQ/Rainbow.  When I started I was far from the best creator (and probably still) but my name was mentioned as a possible candidate and when I came to see Rainbow for the first time,(luckily I already lived in Phoenix) I realized it was where I wanted to be.  I think they felt my enthusiasm, listened to my ideas, and decided to give me a shot even with my limited skills in Photoshop and 3DStudio.  I dedicated many hours to learning more and the people on my teams helped me tons.  If you have those same basic skills and would love an opportunity like this, don't sell yourself short.  There might be an amazing track designer that tells us, "I only want to make tracks the way I want and I don't want to do those tedious and boring spline layouts."  It is a job and we might consider someone else with a more positive attitude.  I wish I could just create tracks that the hardcore gamers like us love to play but it doesn't work that way.  Even with all the red tape I believe it is a position that someone would die to have.  I hope I'm right

Thats far enough for me, even if my chance isn't as high as everyone else. I still feel I can do this job, if given the opportunity. This being the first step, getting a chance to show what skills I have.

You don't get to many chances to show your work to a game company such as Rainbow.

So thank you DIZ for giving us this opportunity and of course THQ/Rainbow.

Regards

Denny

[51]

yeah i was going to say it's all about compatibility and who fits into the puzzle correctly. there's alot more factors in there than just track making that DIZ has to consider. plus there's a bunch of track creators out there that make INSANE stuff. Creators like (in no particular order) AheadBMX, Twist, Old Robin, Whitey, PanicRev, Dumbcharger, MCMNut, Diablo, Rideblue, STC, Muskaman, Speedracer, tk_Bryan, Yamaho, Skymx, GravityX2, SDesign, Fixer, MinorThreat, and many more I didn't mention. By the way, DIZ can you email me any more information about the job possibly? more info on what your guys goals are as far as getting this person (track maker), what's to be achieved, income range, etc. like i said earlier there might be things that take me right out of the picture as far as my upcoming obligations and what not. i'd like to have as much info as possible.

yeah mec i would like to put out more tracks, but i've had to spend my time trying to pay the bills so that stuff has been on hold lol.

[cR]

Damn... add me to the list aswell... Since my bike is gona all I had where motocross games... and if I can help making those I'm gonna put myself into it for a 110%!!! I don't have any pics of tracks I made recently because I've been busy modeling a city alot for GTA San Andreas. I'm gonna let my dispmapping skills free in PSCS/Max tonight or tomorow so I can show you some pics!

Btw, meybe you remember me, I used to talked to ya from time to time a while ago on MSN, my (nick)name was 'Clint R.' at that time.

[VMX_Suzuki459]

I beleive this is everyones dream job. I can honestly say that MCM2 has made me one of those computer freaks. It expanded my horizon and made me one of the smartest kids in school. Im only 15 years old and I know how to work MAX, Photoshop, Adobe Premeire, Vegas Video, Adobe After Effects, and Dreamweaver. Im not bragging or anything, I just want to thank everyone in the mcm2 community that got me into it with out you guys who knows where I would be maybe I would be like all the other kids at my school whio go out and smoke weed. But I dont because of motocross and my racing career and I still beleive that when I get older I can get a dream job like this or another one maybe even a professional racer. I wish all of you that apply the best of luck and I will be waiting to play your latest track here at home on my PS2. Good luck guys and dont forget us little people. Thx again DIZ for giving all these great guys a chance of a life time. If I was 18 I would apply but unfortunately im not. Sorry If I rambled guys lol.....Kyle