AgoraPerry has made 1587 posts

The community has definitely changed over the years.  Now it has evolved to a very tight-knit group, and that is what I like so much about it.  I feel like everyone here really knows everyone else.

Hello everyone.

As much as it saddens me to say it, I will no longer be moderating these forums and managing the Tony Hawk DS Community.

For those of you who don't know, here is my story.  I've been with the THDS Community since the very beginning, posting on american-sk8land.com before the game was even released.  As my username implies and as most of you know, I work for Agora Games, the company who has built all the Tony Hawk DS Community sites, as well as some other communities you might be a part of like the Guitar Hero Community and the Transformers DS Community.  I've been managing communities for Agora ever since Sk8land, which began almost 3 years ago!

Like many of you, I am an avid video game fan.  I've been playing games all my life and went to college at RPI for computer science since it has always been a dream of mine to make games for a living.  While at school, I found Agora Games and have worked here ever since.  It has been a great job and I have had a blast talking to you all on the forums, but I have recently accepted a new job as a video game programmer.  Because of this, I must leave my position as a community manager behind.

Don't worry too much though.  XPI and Goopy have been given some more powers and they are going to keep this community going strong!  XPISigma will be heading up Art Contests from this point forward and Goopy has already started making new Tournaments.  Furthermore, AgoraElliott will be around to make sure AgoraGames hears all your opinions.  I'll also be popping in from time to time as well because what can I say... I love you guys!

-Perry

Congratulations Insomniac on being inducted in the Hall of Fame!  You got the most votes!

Here are my new THPG favorites!

: By XPISigma.  Check out the fine detail in this mosaic!  Happy 40th art contest!

: By Sindel.  A creative spin on the new art contest featuring the number 40.  I like your thinking, Sindel.

: By Flintsk8er.  Look at the detail and the shading on the cakes, the plate, the frosting, and the candles.  Simply incredible.

: By J DUB.  This piece has a nice cool color scheme and a simplicity that makes it stand out.  I'm a fan.

: By 1mancru91.  Pretty epic.  This picture reminds me of a biker tattoo.

: By BadHero.  The shading on this picture reminds me of C00LM0NK's style.  I also really like how BadHero managed to squeeze his name in the corner.

: By dAV3.  This picture has a lot of style.  The rough sketchiness gives it nice character.

: By DupELcup.  A mixture of textures bring this piece to life.  Clay-like water, speckled grass, and a solid silhouette.

: By PEDRO.  A sad picture of wilting flowers.  The varied styles between the red flower, the purple flowers, and vase is what makes this picture stand out.

 : By reap.  I was drinking coffee when I saw this piece.  It is simple and looks delicious.

: By TIELLY.  Abstract and cool.  It has a cel-shaded look that makes it stand out even though it uses the same color scheme as the default THPG Art.

What do you think?

Come play with some coolcommunity members during Friday Night Fights, this Friday the 25th!  To participate just go on automatch between 5:00PM and 7:00PM Eastern Time (GMT - 5) and play with some cool community members!  Our awesome community mod team, Goopy and XPISigma might stop by to bring the pain, so be on the lookout!

FNF is a great way to get 4 player matches and to get points in the current Tournament!  Feel free to use this thread to discuss Fight Night happenings and to set up matches!

This week's art contest doubles as a history lesson!  Which of these pictures depicting notable historical scenes is your favorite?  Vote now!

: Sindel's Battle of Stalingrad picture

: XPISigma's Crusader picture

These picture are both very detailed!  It is going to be tough to choose a winner!  The poll is almost open so make sure to go cast your vote.

I voted for XPI.  I think both pictures were equal in terms of artistic ability, but an alien would frighten me more than a tornado.

This contest has now come to a close, so check out the results in the Art Contest Winners thread.