http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3Atheshaggyfreak deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:theshaggyfreak en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Sun, 19 May 2013 08:18:50 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Intervention-is-almost-here-327917913 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Intervention-is-almost-here-327917913 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:18:38 PDT Intervention is almost here! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Today I spent a good deal of time putting together the music that will be part of the Electro-Poetry thing that I'll be doing at the convention. I wanted to get this part finished beforehand so that I could spend more time fitting in all the stuff that people submit at my table. Remember to stop by and give me your wor ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Some-Thoughts-on-Conventions-315961881 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Some-Thoughts-on-Conventions-315961881 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:20:37 PDT Some Thoughts on Conventions nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
I really do enjoy going to various types of conventions and I've been to several different types: science fiction, fantasy, horror film, anime, comic and culture. Despite only starting to visit these things about twelve years ago, I feel that I have a well rounded perspective on what's out there in the United States. I can't really speak for other areas of the world but I imagine that there are a lot of similarities.

Not only have I attended conventions as a spectator but I have now been to quite a few as an artist. You really do see these gatherings from a different point of view when you're on the ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/In-The-Coming-Year-273898325 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/In-The-Coming-Year-273898325 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:17:04 PST In The Coming Year nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
On the music side, I've decided to take some orchestration classes from Berklee to get me on the right track with a production of Julius Caesar that I am on board with. I also hope to complete Binary Birth so that I can get back to performing live again. These two projects may force me to alter my comic schedule somewhat so that I can make sure everything is completed on time. I'll keep doing ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Binary-Day-268431881 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Binary-Day-268431881 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:25:23 PST Binary Day! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Dragon-con-was-great-257231630 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Dragon-con-was-great-257231630 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:34:38 PDT Dragon*con was great! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Anyway, if you'd like to see everything that happened to us at Dragon*con, you can check out all of my pictures and posts on my website!

See all Dragon*con related posts by clicking here! ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/The-Road-To-Dragon-con-256031418 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/The-Road-To-Dragon-con-256031418 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:29:02 PDT The Road To Dragon*con nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Since I have a ton of stuff to do before we get on the road tomorrow, there will not be a comic today. I'll resume a normal schedule a week from today until Intervention comes up in a couple of weeks. It's going to be a rather busy September.

One of the things I wanted to do prior to our trip this weekend is set up a couple of play lists on my iPhone for Kate a ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-2011-245665070 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-2011-245665070 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:02:56 PDT Otakon 2011 nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
While I had read that Peter S. Beagle would be at Otakon again this year, it somehow slipped my mind and got lost in the sea of things going through my brain. Luckily, Peter was right near the entrance to the dealers room and he immediately caught my eye. You see, I'm a huge fan of The Last Unicorn which he is the author of. ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/I-ve-released-a-new-song-218359201 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/I-ve-released-a-new-song-218359201 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:43:27 PDT I've released a new song! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
This particular track contains something that is a bit new for me. Most of the music I write is in 4/4 but I was inspired by another musician to do something in 5/4. Sub-Zero Grave Robber is mostly in 4/4 but there are a couple spots where it switches to 5/4.

Now, head over to the Binary Birth page to grab the new track! ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/BS-OD-Fund-Raiser-for-Japan-Quake-Relief-at-T-MODE-219525530 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/BS-OD-Fund-Raiser-for-Japan-Quake-Relief-at-T-MODE-219525530 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:31:19 PDT BS/OD Fund Raiser for Japan Quake Relief at T-MODE nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
T-MODE will also be the first convention that I'll be actively taking requests for commissions.  Now that I have a laptop that is fast enough to do some 3D rendering, I'll be able to deliver any commission that I'm able to finish while at the ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/One-Week-Until-T-MODE-219641314 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/One-Week-Until-T-MODE-219641314 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:24:55 PDT One Week Until T-MODE! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
If you've been trying to decide on whether or not you're going to T-MODE, there is a new and quite wonderful reason to go.  With devastating earth quake and tsunami that hit last month, T-MODE has decided to convert this years convention into a charity event with a percentage of the procedes going to the American Red Cross. I plan on donating a percen ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Binary-Birth-Let-s-Begin-The-Build-221339117 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Binary-Birth-Let-s-Begin-The-Build-221339117 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:10:51 PST Binary Birth - Let's Begin The Build nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/MAGfest-9-221715988 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/MAGfest-9-221715988 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:01:09 PST MAGfest 9 nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
As far as purchases go, I did buy a couple notable things.  I bought a Turbo Grafx from a guy on Craigslist back in the fall and I really thought it looked like crap when I hooked it up to the TV via the RF output.  On the first day of MAGFest, I noticed that a dealer had a Turbo Booster for sale and I quickly grab ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Something-For-Free-222359635 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Something-For-Free-222359635 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:52:59 PST Something For Free? nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/BS-OD-Holiday-Contest-222709300 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/BS-OD-Holiday-Contest-222709300 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:15:12 PST BS/OD Holiday Contest! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Contest #1 – Guess how many songs I have in my iTunes library!

Basically, you need to do just that. To make it slightly easier, I'll tell you that it's a 5 digit number.

Contest #2 – Guess how many days of music I have in my iTunes library!

Again, it's very simple. I will say that it's less than 100 and you can guess up to one decimal point. For example, you could guess 24.2 days.

The winner of each contest will be the one who gets as close to the number as possibl ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/We-Do-Things-Different-222852280 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/We-Do-Things-Different-222852280 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:33:41 PST We Do Things Different nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
While we enjoy spending time with our respective families, getting to see them on any particular festive holiday is a pain in the ass and/or expensive. So, we choose to spend them he ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/What-s-Going-On-With-Shaggy-223652972 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/What-s-Going-On-With-Shaggy-223652972 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:33:18 PDT What's Going On With Shaggy? nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
1) I got to visit with my friend Rachel while she was back in the country and we had some fun touring the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.  I figured it was a fitting thing to do since she was such a wonderful host while we were visiting in Japan (she teaches English there).

2) I got to go to Otakon this year but just as a regular patron.  While I did miss having a table in the Artists Alley, I sometimes feel like that con is just getting TOO big.  So, I'm looking to give some other largish conventions a try.

September was a VERY busy month for me...

1) I attended (and had a table) at the first In ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/BS-OD-T-shirt-Pre-orders-plus-bonus-225640346 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/BS-OD-T-shirt-Pre-orders-plus-bonus-225640346 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:53:19 PDT BS/OD T-shirt Pre-orders plus bonus! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Please click here to order: http://www.bsodcomic.net/2010/07/01/welcome-to-the-madness-t-shirt-pre-order-with-bonu ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Digital-Forest-New-song-released-226003967 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Digital-Forest-New-song-released-226003967 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:23:36 PDT Digital Forest - New song released! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
While it's still a little on the short side, I'm very happy with how this came out.  It feels good that I'm releasing new material again and I think doing those one hour compositions each week has been great for my confidence. This song is exclusively available at Bandcamp.com for the time being but it will eventually be part of a full album at some point.  Oh yeah! If you like it, please buy it! It's only fifty cents after all! ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Iron-Man-2-and-other-comic-stuff-226596673 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Iron-Man-2-and-other-comic-stuff-226596673 Sun, 09 May 2010 13:57:01 PDT Iron Man 2 and other comic stuff nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
After last weeks Free Comic Book day, I decided that it's time I start becoming a bit more familiar with some titles that are out there.  Yesterday I received my first order from Things From Another World, although, it was just the first issue of a three part Fra ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Where-I-Work-226868933 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Where-I-Work-226868933 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:01:52 PDT Where I Work nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
I've had the above iMac now for almost a year.  It's a 24in iMac and it's serving me quite well for all of my graphic needs.  This is where I do all of my comic stuff and other artwork. The thing han ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Im-big-in-Japan-227506572 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Im-big-in-Japan-227506572 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:19:28 PDT Im big in...Japan? nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Right now I'm too tired to write much more about the trip but I plan to write a number of rants on various things that have been rattling around in my noggin during the next couple weeks or so. I also have a TON o ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-accepting-commissions-227819888 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-accepting-commissions-227819888 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:05:42 PST I'm accepting commissions! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
1) 4″x6″ single character artwork – $10.00 ($15.00 if you prefer it to have a more 2D look).
2) 8.5″ x 11″ single character artwork – $20.00 ($30.00 if you prefer it to have a more 2D look ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Post-Convention-Depression-228756214 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Post-Convention-Depression-228756214 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:57:01 PST Post Convention Depression nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Strangely enough, I don't every really show symptoms of PCD.  I've been both an attendee and an exhibitionist at conventions.  In both cases, I'm rather glad when the convention is over and I can go home to decompress.  I enjoy being amidst the whole fandom thing but a weekend of it is usually enough for me.

I suppose that a lot those in the geek society come down with PCD b ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-228895843 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-228895843 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:29:54 PST Devious Journal Entry nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Snowmageddon-2009-229248115 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Snowmageddon-2009-229248115 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:39:57 PST Snowmageddon 2009 nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AWyOVCQfDM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0mNnFQCABI ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Anime-USA-2009-recap-229678501 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Anime-USA-2009-recap-229678501 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:18:59 PST Anime USA 2009 recap nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Out of all the Anime conventions that I've gone to in my local area, I have to say that Anime USA has the best management.  Everything went smoothly and I always felt that they gave a damn about us artists rather than just thinking of us as an after thought.  I'm definitely looking forward to continuing my relationship with them.

Thanks for everyone who visited our table at the convention!  Since more and more people seem interested in our dango buttons, they will soon be availabl ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Anime-USA-229755962 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Anime-USA-229755962 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:10:17 PST Anime USA! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-2009-report-231597416 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-2009-report-231597416 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:02:28 PDT Otakon 2009 report nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
My wife, Kate, and I arrived in Baltimore on Thursday afternoon so that we could get in line to meet Hyde and Kaz of VAMPS.  We sat in the hot sun for about two hours before the line started to move which left us both feeling kind of gross.  It was rather cool to met the boys up close.  I got to shake Hyde's hand and I even handed him a copy of both the Petit Rusika CD ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-231750868 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-231750868 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:26:04 PDT Otakon! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
BTW, while I will only be in the AA on Saturday, I will be in town on both Thursday (to see VAMPS) and Friday (to walk around and ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/BS-OD-Comic-Book-1-and-Valkyrion-suff-232481524 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/BS-OD-Comic-Book-1-and-Valkyrion-suff-232481524 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:09:28 PDT BS/OD Comic Book #1 and Valkyrion suff nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Another thing that's in the bag is the next TRPG Valkyrion book that I worked on with Dou ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/The-Body-and-the-Mind-234528155 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/The-Body-and-the-Mind-234528155 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:40:08 PST The Body and the Mind nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2008-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Over the past month, though, I’ve been keeping up with the Wii Fit routine. I think I’ve only missed one day since I started and that was Christmas day. I’m not loosing a lot of weight but my legs do feel quite a bit stronger than the once were. That is an accomplishment for me considering the problems I’ve had with certain things ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Animal-Faith-is-now-on-sale-236413452 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Animal-Faith-is-now-on-sale-236413452 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:30:09 PDT Animal Faith is now on sale! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2008-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-is-coming-up-236476166 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-is-coming-up-236476166 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:26:44 PDT Otakon is coming up! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2008-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
Prints: A good number of the prints I have on dA will be for sale at Otakon in a 8 1/2 x 11 format.  
Buttons: We'll have various buttons for sale.  Come and check them out!
CDs: My first solo CD, The System Is Down, will be available as well.
Animal Faith: The first issue will be ready and available!  Feel free to stop by and ask any questions you might have about it!

If you're coming to Otakon, make sure you stop an ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/New-Comic-Project-237554034 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/New-Comic-Project-237554034 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:24:47 PDT New Comic Project nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2008-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
**Update! 04/27/08**
We have decided to call the comic 'Animal Faith'. ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-237700255 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Otakon-237700255 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:37:03 PDT Otakon! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2008-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
So, what will I be selling?  Well, I will be bringing a number of prints with me but I also plan on having other items as well.  I own a button press and I hope to have a number of designs ready by August.  Also, I recently purchased ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Trying-to-stay-busy-237852539 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Trying-to-stay-busy-237852539 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:37:16 PDT Trying to stay busy! nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2008-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
I'm still working hard to get better at my 3D art.  Most of that work has gone towards my webcomic (http://www.bsodcomic.net) but I think that translate to the other stuff that I do.  I find that the way I create 3D art is pretty close to the same methods I use to write music.  I rarely ]]> http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Just-getting-started-238460041 http://theshaggyfreak.deviantart.com/journal/Just-getting-started-238460041 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:01:05 PST Just getting started nonadult journals/personal theshaggyfreak http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/theshaggyfreak.jpg Copyright 2008-2013 =theshaggyfreak @theshaggyfreak
I got started doing the 3D art thing when I decided to attempt a web comic.  Since I can't draw worth a damn, I looked to an alternative way to get creative.  I started out using Bryce but I eventually moved over to Daz3d for character creation.  Sometimes I feel that I'm more or less playing with paper dolls but I'm working to try and expand what I can do ]]>