Froli: I still check up on the forums pretty frequently, as does Xion to a lesser degree, I believe. The 'graduation' part is pretty accurate though, I think eventually you learn a good chunk of the things the forums have to offer and then you can either continue learning on your own, or find a forum based around more fluid art mediums (which are more apt to learning fine art things). Or you can be like me and find an unhappy medium where you have just enough contact with learning-centric groups that you're aware you're on the wrong road
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Oh, but on a personal level, I'm trying to make flash games for money and somewhat failing (I end up learning a lot with each attempt but get no money)
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