I've upgraded MLP to create MLPV2, which
- allows 1, 2, 3, or 4 balls in a pose
- has memory for lots more poses
- supports all SL facial expressions
- fixes a few bugs in MLP.
- supports modular config (multiple config files)
I will be making it freely available, just like the original MLP. It's backwards compatible with existing MLP configurations.
The modular configuration feature could be a real bonus for both furniture makers and animators. It allows people to relatively easily add sets of poses to any furniture that uses MLPV2. Ideally, people could buy an MLPV2-powered bed whose design they like even if the included set of anims isn't their favorite, knowing that other anim sets are easily available. People could buy MLPV2 posesets knowing they can drop them into their favorite furniture.
I think this would be good for makers and SL residents in general. Makers could concentrate on their strengths, and consumers could mix and match their favorite furniture and posesets.
Here's what I'd like to do, and what I'm asking animators to do. I'd like to create a few beds with a nice set of free poses to distribute, as copy/xfer. Or more importantly, an invisible prim mattress to stick on any bed. The idea being to build momentum and build a user base for makers who might want to sell MLPV2 posesets. But I'd need animations that are decent and free to distribute. I know of plenty that are floating around free, but not that I have permission to distribute (obviously some reseller violated their license agreement.) So, I'm asking for donations, especially of couples animations.
In return, I'll make sure that the makers of the donated anims are identified, by including LMs in the product, using the brand name for the menu button, and any other good ways I can think of. Animators would be helping to create an easy direct market for their products, rather than relying on bed makers to bundle them (and risking losing sales due to their products becoming freely available).
Also, I would help donators create posesets for easy sale for use in MLPV2-powered furniture.
Sorry for the long post! I'm interested in your feedback, and most especially, your donations of couples animations.
BTW, I don't stand to gain monetarily for this, since I'm making it freely available. (I might charge $1 per copy on SLX, but that copy will be full-perms, so it would just be an easy-access charge.) I don't make beds, and I don't make poses. I'm a scripter, but this one is a freebie.
If you're interested, please IM me ingame.
Thanks!