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Foam Hand

Simple OBJ foam hand as per a request.

Just use this image as the texture for it and you're off to the races!  Great for supporters in a crowd or just for fun. 

First Time-lapse Video (Video Attached)

In the process of figuring out how to edit a time-lapse video for clothing creation, at least in Blender.

Started with low poly work, setting up the materials and making a high polygon version for baking purposes.

Not sure how the final video is going to be in terms of size.  Hoping I can get it below 200MB.

Updated:

Attached the MOV file.

I had some issue with baking the surface ID map.  Usually I can use the diffuse option but the result wa...

Ramblings on NFTs

Been reading a lot on these lately, and wondered if I should release works as such.  Create limited numbers of copies of either original artwork, comic issues as limited run NFTs, or something like the Bored Ape Yacht Club.

Not entirely sure if a non-image file would be readily accessible from the NFT via IPFS.

I guess they can be bought and sold fairly easily.

For those who are unaware of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, holding their NFT is a prerequisite for something tangi...

Three Piece Outfit 2021 for Genesis 8 Female

Such a wonderfully creative name for this outfit.

Comes in three parts: top, bottom and gloves.

Providing the UV layout and surface ID maps for customizations.

New Genesis 8 Female Outfit Shortly

Currently this three piece outfit seems to work well in DAZ, but still have to pack it all up.  There was a bit of a preview over on the Discord channel.

But when going through my library, "Summer Sizzle 2021".  

***SNIP***

I did post it.

***END SNIP***

I had an extremely frustrating bout with the high polygon version of the gloves prop, so don't get me started on that one.  I almost quit the project entirely over it, and still not exactly sure why...

Mouthpiece Prop

Standalone prop not connected to any figure.  Simply import the OBJ into Daz Studio.

Sometime in the future, I may add this to the mouthpiece DIM file at some point.

Combat Boots 2021 for Genesis 8

More footwear for Genesis 8 Males and Females.  Comes with two texture sets: shiny and scuffed.

Provided the UV layout and surface IDs for customizations.

Installation Methods

I made three quick PDF files for handling product installs.

Hope they help.

I highly recommend the DIM method as it's more of a no-fuss install.

The DAZ Central version will clearly be updated whenever they get the software to work properly.

Punchout Central Boxing Ring 2021

Saw this kind of ring on some YouTube videos and decided to recreate it.

Have the UV layout for customizations.

Trackpants 2021 for Genesis 8

New approach in making mesh.  This isn't a dForce item which is interesting.

Has two material zones: fabric and stripes.

Velvet Rope Divider System for DAZ Studio

A system to isolate crowds away from VIPs.  A very simple, lightweight prop.  Posts and ropes can be setup individually, but also there's a piece with five interconnected posts for quick deployment.

Has two surfaces: brass and rope.  

Posting the 

Basics: Long Socks 2021 for Genesis 8 (Updated)

If it's good enough for Amazon, it's good enough for me.  Decided to complete a request and start a new line of basic clothing items.

First up is a pair of long socks for Genesis 8 figures.

Update 28 AUG:

Thought I had attached the file.  Maybe I overlooked it but pretty sure I did.  Updated the attachment.

Cattle Prod 2021 (Updated)

A simple weapon prop.

Update 28 AUG:

Seems the last two items don't have the attachments.  One missing, that's my fault.  Two?  Something else might be going on.

Kickboxing Pants 2021 for Genesis 8

A new pair of pants/trousers for both male and female figures.  Lots of textures in three different design types for some variety.

Comes with the UV layout and surface ID for customizations.

Knee and Elbowpads 2021 for Genesis 8

New set of pads for both male and female.  Very basic design with a simple shared texture map.  Kept it simple but should easily 

Comes with the UV layout, as always.  The top island is for the elbows and the bottom is for the knees.

Open Lucha Mask 2021

A simple mask.  Has two zone: body and trim.

I made some designs for it, but also provided the UV layout and surface ID for further customizations.

Should work with auto fit on Genesis 8 Female too, but ... I don't know ... hair is going to be an issue.  People suggested to use D-Formers but I have no clue how that sh*t works.

(Extremely Early) Slugfest Gameplay Capture

Linked to a video below. 

Still have a lot to do and fix.  The start got a bit mangled because of OBS and coordinating the start of the video.  For some reason it should have only triggered the restart once but seems to have done it twice so it's a keypress issue.

Speedos 2021 for Genesis 8 Male

A conservative pair of speedos made recently.  

Comes with a dozen different designs, but easily customizable.  Seams flow over the sides so seamless textures will line up.

Have the UV layout for more customizations.  Since it's just one material, there's no surface ID.

Vintage Boxing Ring 2021 (Updated)

As requested, a vintage boxing ring.  Comes with painted and unpainted textures.

Comes with the UV layout, as always.

Update:

Since this is a hard surface item, adding in more surface zones was fairly easy.

Risque Lifeguard Suit 2021

Summer isn't over yet, so I'm releasing this item.  

Had hoped to be able to use dForce but the zipper wouldn't work so just dropped it.

Comes with a number of textures and the usual layout and surface ID for customizations.

Slugfest v0.0.0000000000003alpha4 (Updated 9 AUG)

The more I get into this, the more I realize how little I actually know.  Some things that appear to be easy are actually a major pain.

As of this moment, I have the Windows 10 binary available.  The animations are coming along somewhat, and getting better.  I can't seem to get proper sprite sheets generated (bought TexturePacker and having problems with arrangements).  I'd like to get these to work in the future to create more fluid animations.

Still not sure ...

Allergies and Game Update

Just have to state again just how much this allergy season has been a living hell.

When it kicks in, productivity goes to zero.  If I take the OTC meds, it goes to zero.

This was the ONLY decent thing about Toronto when I lived there.  Allergies weren't bad at all, almost non-existent.

Just ranting.

The game has a tentative title: Slugfest.

BTW, I switched over from Unity to Godot for the boxing game.  Got the match UI done (wasn't terribly hard) a...

Skimpy Swimsuit for Genesis 8 Female

Someone requested some outfits for the ladies.  This one took longer than expected, but it looks to be well worth the effort.

The surfaces are split into three: top, bottom and metal.

The top should easily handle a seamless texture.

Also has the UV layout for customization.

Suggestion Box

Downloaded and trying to use Godot game engine for my Punchout clone.  Thinking of calling it Slaughterhouse Slugfest or something.  Encountering some issues with Unity and looks like Godot has a more elegant solution.

In the meantime, I'm looking for suggestions/inspiration for the next items to post.  Someone requested another luchador/luchadora mask, and it's largely done.  But I want to know what people would like/need.

Simpler objects preferred (i.e., no m...

Mad Mauler Mask for Genesis 8 Male

Pulled from the cover of the 1980's NES Title "Tag Team Wrestling", I've attempted to recreate the mask for 2021 on Genesis 8 Female.

Comes with the UV Layout and Surface ID for customizations.

Boxing Title Belt 2021

So, this is a different approach to an item from before.

To start, it's a prop and not a clothing item, and it's based on the IBF belt.  The problem with more rigid items is how they deform in poses and, especially, when body shapes are applied.  Making specific morphs can be time consuming and not end up working well for all the effort. 

But people want title belts, and I'd also like a system that doesn't require me to export specific shapes in specific poses to ad...

Simple Hero Boots 2021 for Genesis 8

Part of a failed attempt at doing a Robin Mask project (Kinnikuman), at least I have these boots to show for it.

Comes with UV layout and the surface ID map for customizations.

Reebok Boxing Boots 2021 for Genesis 8

Another pair of boxing boots this month, for both G8M and G8F.  Has six or seven materials zones: trim, sole, laces, and so on.

Made a few basic materials for them as well.

Comes with the usual UV layout and surface IDs for customizations.

Do you use the surfaces in DAZ Studio to ...

... change the look of items I make here?

Asking this question because I have a new set of nice boxing boots coming and asking if it's worth the time and effort to separate out surfaces.

Game Footage Preview #2 (Flagged for nonexistent nudity)

Have to set this to Patreon only because of the "nudity."

Managed quite a bit in 24 hours.  I found someone who did a Punchout clone in Unity using NES assets and learned a bit from it, but I'm doing things quite differently.  

Originally, input handling was going to be inside the Player class, but decided to make a controller instead in a way similar to the example, but all changes are handled by methods inside the Opponent and Player classes so that ... hopefully ... i...