NBC10, Free Wacoms

[TomFulp]

NBC 10 came by the office today to cover NG and the Behemoth for a video game related piece leading up to the VGExpo in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're in the Philadelphia area, check out the NBC 10 news tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4pm! It will probably repeat at 11pm.

Anyone here planning to hit the expo? I plan to head down either Friday or Saturday.

Also, has anyone had any problems viewing submissions this week? I had some complaints from people who said they couldn't watch the submissions, but it could be a fluke - just wanna check.

With the holidays fast approaching, it's once again time to give the gift of Wacoms! I'm placing a huge order and need to know who the most deserving contributors are. Previous recipients went on to make stuff like this:

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  Harry The Harlequin Fetus by Catoblepas

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  Movie

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  Ages 13+

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  Crows' Life Episode 3 by Toonimated

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  Movie

  Rated

  Everyone

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  Orange Rhymes by AlmightyHans

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  Movie

  Rated

  Ages 13+

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  Into The Wild by UnderARock

  Click to view.

  Type

  Movie

  Rated

  Ages 13+

Submitting your information will not guarantee you a tablet, and PLEASE don't apply unless you have a proven track record on Newgrounds; examples include high scoring submissions, submissions that have won awards, or artwork from art contests. Also don't apply unless you really want a tablet and will put it to good use.

To apply, PM me with the following info in this specific order:

1. The subject "WACOM TABLET"
2. Your full name and mailing address.
3. A brief or long story about why you want a tablet and what you hope to accomplish with it.
4. Direct links to your best Flash or art forum contributions.

This year we are giving out the Bamboo Fun Medium. The BFM is roughly 6x8 and suitable for the majority of Flash and Photoshop users. We have previously given out the Intuos 3, but feedback we've received says the BFM addresses the needs of artists who aren't using the tablet for simulated painting. This change in price allows us to give away a lot more tablets in the future, as we will be giving them out regularly as prizes in art contests.

It's also time for our annual Holiday Flash contest! Check out the Christmas 2008 page for contest rules and prizes. Submissions can have a general holiday or winter theme, or be specifically about Christmas. Get CREATIVE and make something that will last throughout the ages, because this page will exist FOREVER.

Here's another overlooked Halloween 2008 submission, from rising star TheBoogley.

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  "trick or treat?" by TheBoogley

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  Ages 13+

You may also know his work from this amazing collab he recently organized:

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  One Big Morphing Orgasm by TheBoogley

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  Movie

  Rated

  Ages 13+

Lemme know about the VGExpo this weekend, maybe a bunch of us could end up hanging out!

[Skeik-Sprite]

I know I dont deserve a tablet

[packerman]

cant wait for those movies/games

[Rohedin]

Gah, I just bought a Wacom a few weeks ago, could have had a chance of getting a free one (though I doubt it judging by my Flash quality). It's amazing the quality of last years winners, the art's very good for something that wasn't done with tablets.

[STEM]

Psh, you should give out a Cintiq to the MOST deserving artist

[DarkSoldier]

I already got a Wacom tablet though. Oh well, I hope those who deserve a wacom get one.

[BlueFlameSkulls]

At 11/18/08 04:47 PM, TomFulp wrote: NBC 10 came by the office today to cover NG and the Behemoth for a video game related piece leading up to the VGExpo in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're in the Philadelphia area, check out the NBC 10 news tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4pm! It will probably repeat at 11pm.

Someone youtube it and put it on those swish embed video blogs.

Also is the store paypal compatible yet? I want to buy a calender.

[Pixmintro]

I'd probably do the Wacom contest right now, if I weren't hording tablets from my high school right now! :D

Also, Tom, would there be a webcast of the NBC News clip possibly?

[Ismael92]

Interesting news :D

I haven't had any problems, maybe those people don't have the last flash player version. But this is unlikely since several people have the same problem.

And although the Wacom thing isn't new, you have been giving away lot of money these days... Thanks, I suppose :)

[Discoruler]

I clearly deserve a tablet more than anyone IN THE WORLD, but I already have one, so I'm not gonna enter.
Aren't you glad I told you that?

[Toast]

I DON'T NEED A TABLET I JUST DRAW WITH MY PENIS

[Flee]

I'd ask for a tablet, but I haven't proven myself yet.

[JohnnyUtah]

At 11/18/08 04:57 PM, Discoruler wrote: I clearly deserve a tablet more than anyone IN THE WORLD, but I already have one, so I'm not gonna enter.
Aren't you glad I told you that?

we don't like honest people around these parts

*puts hand on gun holster

[sirtom93]

I already own a Wacom tablet and I still fail miserably at animating. Not to bad at still drawings now though.

[Coolio-Niato]

At 11/18/08 04:57 PM, Toast wrote: I DON'T NEED A TABLET I JUST DRAW WITH MY PENIS

Why did this make me lol?

[omegared]

I wish I could watch you on the NBC news! But I live in Cali.

Anyway, best wishes to those who desire a wacom!

RB

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  Taco-Man Game Master 2 by ebolaworld

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  Ages 13+

[TomFulp]

At 11/18/08 04:54 PM, ixintro wrote: Also, Tom, would there be a webcast of the NBC News clip possibly?

There will be SOMETHING on the web so I would imagine in this day and age, it will include video!

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  Save Me by Courageousturnip

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  Everyone

[Racoonmario]

At 11/18/08 05:03 PM, JohnnyUtah wrote:

At 11/18/08 04:57 PM, Discoruler wrote: I clearly deserve a tablet more than anyone IN THE WORLD, but I already have one, so I'm not gonna enter.
Aren't you glad I told you that?

we don't like honest people around these parts

*puts hand on gun holster

No, Johnny, don't!

It's funny 'cause the name is right too.

[Wonchop]

At 11/18/08 05:03 PM, JohnnyUtah wrote: *puts hand on gun holster

Gunholder. Yeah sure.

[Ansel]

I need a new tablet cause my shitty graphire 4x5 is falling apart and starting to die, but I can easily afford my own so I won't try to take this opportunity away from people less fortunate :(

[sirtom93]

At 11/18/08 05:11 PM, Ansel wrote: I need a new tablet cause my shitty graphire 4x5 is falling apart and starting to die, but I can easily afford my own so I won't try to take this opportunity away from people less fortunate :(

The cheap tards on minimum wage.

[sucho]

i wish i still lived in philly.

my tablet is dying and clogged up from blood sweat and tears (there are stains) !! but i don't have any solo ng submissions yet...

Boog definately deserves one

[UfaKefe]

Good old fashioned hard work and determination will get my a tablet.

Mostly because I have no art or flash work on this website.

[squeakytoad]

I wish I had known about the Expo earlier. Philly's about an hour away, so it wouldn't have been much trouble getting over there, but I made plans this weekend already.

[TomFulp]

NOTE: I am already getting a ton of Wacom requests and some of them are sloppy. If you can't follow the directions, you stand a very low chance of getting a tablet. Also, be sure to include your COUNTRY because I can't guess at that.

M1K3-B, on the other hand, followed the directions EXACTLY and is a worthy applicant. He will be on the final list of Wacom winners.

[HolyPeanuts]

Dan Brown has made many great contributions to the site and I know he doesn't have a tablet.(Or at least doesn't use one)

[liljim]

At 11/18/08 04:53 PM, MercatorMap wrote: How the fuck am I supposed to have a proven record on Newgrounds if I don't have the money to purchase such a thing?

Plenty of artists manage to pump out amazing quality animations without owning a tablet. Luis is one such person, and in fact, he flat out refuses to even use a tablet. What's stopping you from starting there?

[Pixmintro]

At 11/18/08 05:07 PM, TomFulp wrote:

At 11/18/08 04:54 PM, ixintro wrote: Also, Tom, would there be a webcast of the NBC News clip possibly?

There will be SOMETHING on the web so I would imagine in this day and age, it will include video!
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/46 8758

Awesome, thanks!

The thrill of being replied to by you will most likely never die. :p

[OctoFlash]

viewing problems? yeah i've had some... i think firefox doesn't like the ads sometimes...

problems:
the movie doesn't play -> i need to open it again
and some other stuff i don't remember but i don't think they're necessary...

[Luis]

Dont give me a tablet ill just give it away again. :(