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Fit to Model vs Parent to Model - Opinion needed!

TamunaTamuna Posts: 82
in The Commons

I've already opened this same thread elsewhere, so if you don't mind, I'll just copy and paste the text:

"Consumer/Vendor opinion needed! I'm making a set of jewelry for G8 Female. The set includes circlets that obviously should follow the head, this means both location and shape. There are two ways I can go about it and I'd like to know what other users find more useful and convenient.

a. A prop object/figure parented to Genesis 8's head. Shape adjustments made exclusively with custom morphs, or its own independent rig (for hanging parts);

b. A prop figure conformed to Genesis 8. It morphs automatically when the head's relevant regions are morphed by the user.

Clearly, both have advantages and disadvantages. I'd normally prefer to make a conforming figure prop, but not sure about all those deformations it will go through when Gen 8 itself is reshaped in all sorts of ways, the circlets are supposed to be solid and have a very specific shape, it's less forgiving than clothing.

Therefore, I'm asking the community. What are your preferences?"

Comments

  • The Blurst of TimesThe Blurst of Times Posts: 2,410

    For a crown or circlet? Or other head accessory? I prefer Parented, especially if they are supposed to be solid objects.

    It's very rare that I want a Head prop to be Conforming. Veils, hoods, that sort of thing.

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 5,945

    I think of it this way:

    Parented: For stuff that won't change shape with the figure if the figure suddenly puts on weight, such as dangly jewelry, ear rings, and those pig-like nose rings so fashionable these days. I think a circlet would be in this category, but it is a borderline one.

    Conforming: For stuff that will change shape with the figure if the figure suddenly puts on weight, such as clothing, belts and jewelry chains that drape over the figure. A finger ring may fall into this category, but again it's a bordeline one.

  • SevrinSevrin Posts: 6,310

    Is the circlet supposed to fit over the hair, or will it just be seen on the forehead or with a shaved head?   The over the head part is tricky without hair morphs.

  • TamunaTamuna Posts: 82

    Thanks for replies, everyone!

    Sevrin said:

    Is the circlet supposed to fit over the hair, or will it just be seen on the forehead or with a shaved head?   The over the head part is tricky without hair morphs.

    They're supposed to be close fitting circlets, so by default they'll be visible on the forehead, or with a shaved head. That being said, the custom moph adjustments will probably make it possible to extend other parts over hair, if users have/choose to make necessary hair morphs.

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