Discord Better represent 2D art discussions and showcase

[Ralle]

Today we have modding, modeling and terraining channels in our Discord. These all help spark discussions about those subjects. But one of the corner stones of Hive is also about 2D art. Especially textures, icons, fan art, drawings, computer graphics.

I want to represent this topic in our Discord. I am not 100% certain exactly how, but I suggest we create one channel with one of the below (or any ideas?) names:

• texturing
• 2d-artwork
• drawings

On top of voting on this suggestion. I encourage you to voice how you think we can fit in this topic.

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@MindWorX, @General Frank, @BogdanW3, @Mr.Goblin , @Shido, @stein123, @PrinceYaser, @Sapprine, @Vinz, @frostwhisper, @Trolldaeron, @handclaw, @The Panda

 

[BogdanW3]

I used to suggest the idea of expanding the modelling channel to include texturing too as they're closely connected, but a second channel that specifies in the 2D aspect, namely what to do in the textures themselves, would be good for this purpose as well.
A reason I prefer(red) to extend the modelling channel is that texture problems and discussion will often arise as part of the model-making process, and making more channels was already frowned upon and got undone once in the past so I'd rather not have that happen again, if only to preserve knowledge exerted therein

 

[Sapprine]

I would personally say that unit texturing specifically already has its place in the modelling channel and terrain/doodad texturing has its place in the terrain showcase channel. Still, I do think that an channel for art would be a cool addition

 

[Ralle]

I used to suggest the idea of expanding the modelling channel to include texturing too as they're closely connected, but a second channel that specifies in the 2D aspect, namely what to do in the textures themselves, would be good for this purpose as well.

I just feel like if we are to expand modeling we'd have to rename it to #graphics and that seems too generic.

A reason I prefer(red) to extend the modelling channel is that texture problems and discussion will often arise as part of the model-making process, and making more channels was already frowned upon and got undone once in the past so I'd rather not have that happen again, if only to preserve knowledge exerted therein

There will always be topics that could straddle two channels. Heck, look at #off-topic and #lobby. And 2D art will foster a lot of showcasing and 2D art that definitely doesn't straddle, too.

 

[Sapprine]

I just feel like if we are to expand modeling we'd have to rename it to #graphics and that seems too generic.

how about #art-and-texturing ?

 

[BogdanW3]

I just feel like if we are to expand modeling we'd have to rename it to #graphics and that seems too generic.

There will always be topics that could straddle two channels. Heck, look at #off-topic and #lobby. And 2D art will foster a lot of showcasing and 2D art that definitely doesn't straddle, too.

I don't really think we need showcase channels per se, if anything, one showcase channel with a 1-day slowmode, for everything in the server, would probably be better than many random showcase-and-help channels where anyone can post anything at any time and interrupt productive conversation that had an aim to get something done or fixed. And conversely - a help discussion hiding someone's showcase

 

[Shido]

An art channel is fine, but depend how much active artists in discord.
I know for sure i cannot be available due to broken laptop but i wouldn't aganist idea.
Texturing alone is fine in the modeling channel since a texture still need a model to put on.
As for something like drawings or 2d art, depending on what you would view. It's a hobby for some one but a profession to other.
If this the case then Off-Topic doing the job just fine, still if we are in agreement then i'm alright opening one.

 

[Archian]

I'm in favor of a 2d-artwork channel for the various 2d artists we have here.

As Ralle states, it can be used for (textures), icons, fan art, sketches, concept art, drawings etc.

And like our terrain showcase channel, you know what you get into when you click the channel.

 

[Panda]

Possibly 2d-art would be best? the others are cool also but i dont think they would fit with all of the textures, icons, fan art, drawings, computer graphics you speak of, so 2d art is my vote.

 

[stein123]

2D Art is fine

 

[General Frank]

Seems like a good idea to have a dedicated Discord channel for 2D art, although I am in the same boat as Bogdan and I am concerned about needless clutter.

 

[Vinz]

A 2D art channel sounds great.

 

[frostwhisper]

+1 for #2d-art
It puts icons, textures and concept art under one roof neatly. Texture discussion would still be allowed in #modeling when it pertains to a certain model being showcased. Like it's been said above, there's nothing wrong with topics stradding more than one channel.

 

[PrinceYaser]

Another +1 for #2d-art.

Icons are 2D, textures can be 3D, bu mostly 2D. Concept art is also a mix of 2D and 3D. They are all considered 2D art. So I'm all up for a channel as well.

 

[Ralle]

Implemented!