There have been a lot of people I know who have wanted to do great things with modeling without the effort. This also goes for game making in general. I have seen, not only here, that people will come into the hobby/career thinking that they will just push a few buttons and type a few lines to make a great model and/or game. I am making this thread to let any newcomers the the hobby know: It Does NOT work like that. Modeling and programming are two very "difficult" professions that take years of effort and hard work to get to a point where you can make amazing games and models. This is not to say that it can't happen more quickly, but it is highly unlikely and you shouldnt have that mentality coming into the profession.
Also, you shouldn't give into criticism as a reason to leave the forums or to think that people are saying that you can't accomplish great things. Criticism around here is not to say that you can't do anything, but instead to say that you could improve upon what you have done. Sometimes it is harsh, but that's part of life, and it won't change. But you can take any criticism you recieve and turn it positive by thinking, "How can I improve upon what I've done to make it more appealing to people in general?" or "Is this comment coming from a valid point?" If someone hurts your feelings with what they say, just shrug it off, mainly because it is the internet and nothing that is said here will truly affect you in real life.
All in all, just keep your head up, and make sure that what people say is taken into consideration, but not taken literally in all cases. You can do great things, but it will take time. Everyone has to start somewhere!
[Edit] Oh, and sorry about the huge post, but I just felt that this is something everyone coming into this sort of hobby should know.
Raise your god again, they don't give a damn. (Coal Chamber)
