u/Cyber_Imbiber

This post might get downvoted because it sounds really stupid. 😅 I hope it doesn't, though, because I think it went fine and there are good reasons why it's ok.

EDIT: this post got more attention that I thought it would, and people are asking why anybody would do this. Here is the reason: When I first started running casually many years ago, never with the intention to do ultras, I ran in these exact pair of sandals. I actually kept on replacing them after they wore out -- the sandals in the photo are my third pair. What I did not expect is that my entire skeletal-muscular system would adapt to these sandals. With that said, and needless to say, my feet and shins are super comfy in them.

At some point, I began taking running a little more seriously. I got expensive running shoes and expensive orthotics. The arch on the shoes is in the exact right spot so that I run with near perfect pronation. I actually brought those shoes to the 50 mile race but never wore them. Here's the problem: my skeletal-muscular system was so adapted to these sandals that the change in pronation actually was causing injury because changing pronation changes muscle usage profiles and where the shock is absorbed in the shin and tendons. So, for the 50 mile race, I decided to just wear the shoes that are the most familiar and comfortable for me: those sandals. But I don't intend to wear them for forever, and I will be tapering off of them and wearing my overpriced running shoes while training.

For these reasons, I think that wearing these sandals was objectively the right decision for this specific race. But I wouldn't recommend it for anybody else!

EDIT EDIT: here are the shoes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA5BPLE?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

EDIT EDIT EDIT: I'm hearing from several runners who are more experienced and knowledgeable than me talking about wearing sandals in ultras up to 100 miles. So far, all of them have mentioned Luna sandals.

I am making a battle simulator game where you play cards to summon waves of units to hold the line against massive swarms of enemies. Please watch this video to see the gameplay. https://www.reddit.com/r/IndieDev/comments/1tags08/i_made_a_grey_boxed_game_but_what_should_the_art/

It is finally time to start developing the artwork 🎉

Notes about the game:
- The game is made in a custom C# engine so that I could have full control over the spatial partitioning and physics to maximize performance in a way not possible in Unity or UE5. In the video above (not the image), it reaches 12,000 rigidbodies doing physics calculations.

- The theme, style, and art direction are all currently undecided. I was hoping that whoever I choose to hire could help me to find this.

What I am needing:
- Please do not message me if you are not an experienced game artist. There won't be enough time to onboard great artists who have an interest in game art but have never done it before.
- I would like to hire a mid-level or senior artist. I'm already a junior-level artist, and you can be my "boss" in this regard.
- Our strengths, personalities, and artistic identities should synergize well with each other

What you will be doing:
- Initially, we must establish style, art direction, and theming
- Once we do that, then we create the art assets for the game

Regarding commitment:
- For the first couple of weeks, 5-10 hours a week
- Once trust is established, we can talk about working for more hours (10-20 hours) and/or signing a contract (or not, depending on your preferences)

Regarding pay:
- My budget is $10,000, and the pay will be by the hour.
- The rate will depend on seniority level. My target is $40 per hour. However, I am flexible. If your rates are more or less than this, then I will still work with you.

This was taken in the Alamosa desert last spring. It was approx. 60 degrees fahrenheit at the time. I really like this photo, it turned out nice.

This was taken at a little trail in Pikes Peak National Forest earlier this evening.