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The Expanstriss Dev Log | Helicopter Bug

As I'm starting to really get into the development of the Expanstriss, I run into this bug.
I had a good laugh as I was just moving around the scene, until I tried using the floating ability...
Sonya's basically a helicopter at this point.
Also, I'm using Sonya as a placeholder until I make some changes to Caroline, specifically fixing some issues with the model and bringing it up to snuff with Sonya like the hair, eyes, and some things with the rig.

Didn't realize the Age Res...

Setting my Sights on the Expanstriss

So I've made the decision to ease off on the pictures a tad to focus more on the Expanstriss. I've been off and on developing the prototype, but now I want to focus more of my energy on it.
I'm not stopping pictures and stuff, but the sequences are probably gonna take longer, and there'll be more one-off pictures as I balance my workload to both develop the prototype and making some big berries and balloons.

I really wanna get a good proof-of-concept working by the end of the month ...

2021 Celebration

I was going to publish this to all my platforms as a little 2021 celebration piece but the more I work on it the less interested I get in it and the further the year goes along.
So I decided to just make it a Patreon exclusive.

The Berry Thief (WIP)

I think you can tell where this is headed...

What I really want to tackle with this one is interior lighting and design, and really take advantage of what makes Cycles so good.
I've started to use Poliigon and found some models on there that I can use for the sequence, because it takes a time to make even a simple model that shows up for one part of a sequence.

Stupid Piece of Gum (6/6)

And it's done!
I finally found a decent solution to bursting, at least for the first attempt.

Eyes are the Window into the Soul

I was working on Sonya today and thought that one aspect (and an important one) needed some revamping, and that was the eyes, particularly the color.
Sonya had some basic eye coloring when I first unveiled her and subsequent releases had that same basic eye coloring, it wasn't a flat color but it was pretty basic.
So looking back on it I decided to fix it so now here's the result I've got!

Working on the Next Sequence to celebrate 2021

I was messing around with Sonya's rig, scaled one of her breast bones, and behold I was able to inflate her breasts surprisingly well, like enough that I'd be more than comfortable making a sequence with it.
And what better way to celebrate 2021 than with an breast expansion sequence?
I digress though, so lets get to the main point, Happy New Years! It's been an awesome few months, and I'm really happy you peeps are continuing supporting me in this way, it means the world to me!
I c...

Sonya Adalaide Character Sheet

I've never really finished a character sheet before, but I decided it's about time I put one out!

Ran into a little hiccup...

Lets get this out of the way first unless you don't want spoilers for the sequence-




Sonya's gonna let Caroline burst.

But I've run into a little hiccup. I don't really know how burst Carol right, so it might take a bit longer than the other parts in the sequence to hit the stage while I try to figure out a good way to make a convincing burst.
Sorry about the delay, I'm trying to figure it out!

Stupid Piece of Gum (5/6)

I've got a blueberry for a model!
Also, first actual picture with Sonya! She's practically done at this point and she's ready for the spotlight!
She'll probably get her own expansion image soon too ;)

Sonya Adelaide (Still a WIP)

I made a lot of progress with Sonya in the past week, so here's what I 've got so far!

It still needs some work with the rigging and modeling, and she also needs an outfit, but she's nearly complete!

Sonya Progress Update

She's almost done, just need to polish/fix her textures and finish her hairstyle.

Sonya's Retopology has Begun!

Thanks to your input, I've decided to go with Sonya Adelaide to get the best of both worlds!

It may look rough right now but the subdivision modifier is doing most of the heavy lifting to make the shape look smooth and high res so I can animate without it bogging down my system.

She's a Work In Progress...

Just a sculpt so far, so she's not close to being ready for the spotlight just yet until she's retopologized, textured, and rigged. I think she'll be ready for the spotlight by the end of the year or some time into early 2021.

Butttttt I don't know what to call her yet.
I'm thinking Adelina/Adeline or Sonya but I'm not super sure.
If you peeps have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!

Stupid Piece of Gum (4/?)

What's she gonna do about it anyways?
Cover herself? Ha.

Airborne Carol

Carol's going airborne, better tie her down so another Helium Heights doesn't happen again...

The Pumped Up Punk

Wonder what's going through that tube...

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Stupid Piece of Gum (3/?)

The belt's finally popped off, I wonder what's gonna pop next?

I'll have some alts cuz I really like this shape, just for you peeps soon, I need sleep.

Fitting Has Begun

Fitting this has been a bit of fun.

I'm hoping to get the fitting done tonight and this next part pushed out some time afterwards, stay tuned!

Next Part in Progress

So the third part is coming along, and while I was working I applied the standard textures to Carol and liked how it turned out, so I decided to post it here!

Hope you guys like this little timed exclusive piece :)

I'm also making a small change for these little one-offs behind the scenes, they're gonna be timed exclusives for 2 weeks, nudity or no (Update: cuz of TOS I can't actually do the nude stuff public so shit...), but everything else that contains nudity will stay exc...

Stupid Piece of Gum (2/?)

I wonder how long the dress is going to last?

It's not even a full T-Pose at this point...

I'm planning on pushing out the next part tonight, just gotta get a final render.

I hit render a few minutes ago and came back to this. Yay lmao

Stupid Piece of Gum (1/?)

After messing around with Marvelous Designer, I finally threw together a full costume for Carol!

Trying out Marvelous Designer

I've made some basic clothing in Blender for a few of my things including the Big Shirt.
Blender's Cloth Sim is super slow and broken though, so I looked into solutions and found Marvelous and so far, I'm loving it. Blender really needs to up their cloth-sim game.

What do you think I should make next?

I've been thinking of what to do next and I've come down to a few options.
Since you guys are so freaking awesome and started supporting me this early, I want you guys to decide!
And if you have any other ideas just shoot them in the comments!

Stressball

Why is this stressball talking to me?

Big Shirt / Swelling Carol

In my sleep deprived state I forgot to upload this on all my platforms including the most important one lol.

Minecraft but Caroline Becomes a Blueberry

COM'ERE GEOOORRGEEE

Thanksgiving Blues

I guess the phrase "You are what you eat" is legit.

First swing at Metashapes to shape the liquid, I think it turned out well!