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Kimmie Rayna

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03-14-2008 23:46

What causes my avatar's thighs to look as if they're splitting? It's kind of creepy to be honest. It typically is located in the inner thigh area, sometimes in the back (if I'm in a seated position such as one of the pose balls at the Inspire Space Park). I recently noticed it when I was dancing, never noticed it before. And before anyone asks, she's not set up as a large woman. She's slender but shapely. I've tried a different skin and have made her body type thinner. It's at 50 and small enough for my liking. I've got the leg muscles set at 65. Any suggestions? Advice? Thanks in advance for any and all replies.

Ricardo Harris

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03-15-2008 00:04

Could it be the skin itself causing this? Have you tried another skin to see if it still does the same thing?

LittleMe Jewell

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03-15-2008 00:09

Is this only on a specific version of the viewer? - so I know which one to not use.

I have a tendency to just not look really close at the parts of my AV - especially not at the joints ... or legs and arms and feet and hands and butt and chest and ....... you get the picture. It just seems that even the best made shape and skin cannot fully overcome all of the SL avi flaws. The basice avi really needs some improvement.

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bilbo99 Emu

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03-15-2008 03:03

Many of the joints articulate incorrectly. It's basically cos the limbs simply draw over each other rather than blend, hence skin areas meet at nasty angles, the thighs being particularly notorious.

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Milla Alexandre

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03-15-2008 05:07

It also could just be the avatar mesh..... until they come up with a better mesh for the base avatar there will always be some odd or harsh angles near all the joints. Skin doesn't change this.....I've noticed it too..... there really isn't anything to be done about it..... we're just pixels in space...don't stress it. To be flawed is to be human, er, avatar.

Bree Giffen

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03-16-2008 02:18

Yes there is a large groove in the mesh that can be seen whenever you bend over. You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest. This is on both the male and female avatars. The problem appeared during an update a long time ago.

Ann Launay

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03-16-2008 02:22

From: Bree Giffen

You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest.

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Stephen Wisent

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03-16-2008 02:31

From: Bree Giffen

Yes there is a large groove in the mesh that can be seen whenever you bend over. You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest. This is on both the male and female avatars. The problem appeared during an update a long time ago.

You're right Bree, I've noticed many skin and avatar designers discussing the same issue.

I think the technical term is a "crack" in the mesh. It can be larger in some instances than in others and also in female avi's there may be a smaller fracture leading off from the main one.

I think there are some work arounds that the more successful designers use... I think the terminology is "plug"... but I'm no expert so don't quote me on that.

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03-16-2008 02:38

From: Bree Giffen

Yes there is a large groove in the mesh that can be seen whenever you bend over. You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest. This is on both the male and female avatars. The problem appeared during an update a long time ago.

Well, LL didn't want to ban sex outright .........

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03-16-2008 02:39

From: Bree Giffen

Yes there is a large groove in the mesh that can be seen whenever you bend over. You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest.

Similar effects can be seen while wearing mesh in RL also.

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Kimmie Rayna Registered User Join date: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 11	03-14-2008 23:46 What causes my avatar's thighs to look as if they're splitting? It's kind of creepy to be honest. It typically is located in the inner thigh area, sometimes in the back (if I'm in a seated position such as one of the pose balls at the Inspire Space Park). I recently noticed it when I was dancing, never noticed it before. And before anyone asks, she's not set up as a large woman. She's slender but shapely. I've tried a different skin and have made her body type thinner. It's at 50 and small enough for my liking. I've got the leg muscles set at 65. Any suggestions? Advice? Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Ricardo Harris Registered User Join date: 1 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,944	03-15-2008 00:04 Could it be the skin itself causing this? Have you tried another skin to see if it still does the same thing?
LittleMe Jewell ........... Join date: 8 Oct 2007 Posts: 11,319	03-15-2008 00:09 Is this only on a specific version of the viewer? - so I know which one to not use. I have a tendency to just not look really close at the parts of my AV - especially not at the joints ... or legs and arms and feet and hands and butt and chest and ....... you get the picture. It just seems that even the best made shape and skin cannot fully overcome all of the SL avi flaws. The basice avi really needs some improvement. _____________________ ♥♥♥ -Lil Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it? ~Mark Twain~ Optimism is denial, so face the facts and move on. ♥♥♥ Lil's Yard Sale / Inventory Cleanout: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Triggerfish/52/27/22 . http://www.flickr.com/photos/littleme_jewell
bilbo99 Emu Garrett's No.1 fan Join date: 27 Oct 2006 Posts: 3,468	03-15-2008 03:03 Many of the joints articulate incorrectly. It's basically cos the limbs simply draw over each other rather than blend, hence skin areas meet at nasty angles, the thighs being particularly notorious. _____________________ Be polite .. that newbie could be your next ex-partner.
Milla Alexandre Milla Alexandre Join date: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 1,759	03-15-2008 05:07 It also could just be the avatar mesh..... until they come up with a better mesh for the base avatar there will always be some odd or harsh angles near all the joints. Skin doesn't change this.....I've noticed it too..... there really isn't anything to be done about it..... we're just pixels in space...don't stress it. To be flawed is to be human, er, avatar.
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	03-16-2008 02:18 Yes there is a large groove in the mesh that can be seen whenever you bend over. You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest. This is on both the male and female avatars. The problem appeared during an update a long time ago.
Ann Launay Neko-licious™ Join date: 8 Aug 2006 Posts: 7,893	03-16-2008 02:22 From: Bree Giffen You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest. o.O _____________________ ~Now Trout Re-Re-Re-Certified!~ From: someone I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things. Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
Stephen Wisent Registered User Join date: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 95	03-16-2008 02:31 From: Bree Giffen Yes there is a large groove in the mesh that can be seen whenever you bend over. You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest. This is on both the male and female avatars. The problem appeared during an update a long time ago. You're right Bree, I've noticed many skin and avatar designers discussing the same issue. I think the technical term is a "crack" in the mesh. It can be larger in some instances than in others and also in female avi's there may be a smaller fracture leading off from the main one. I think there are some work arounds that the more successful designers use... I think the terminology is "plug"... but I'm no expert so don't quote me on that.
Sling Trebuchet Deleted User Join date: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4,548	03-16-2008 02:38 From: Bree Giffen Yes there is a large groove in the mesh that can be seen whenever you bend over. You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest. This is on both the male and female avatars. The problem appeared during an update a long time ago. Well, LL didn't want to ban sex outright .........
Argos Hawks Eclectically Esoteric Join date: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 1,037	03-16-2008 02:39 From: Bree Giffen Yes there is a large groove in the mesh that can be seen whenever you bend over. You can really notice it if you have your legs open about 45 degrees and knees lifted up towards your chest. Similar effects can be seen while wearing mesh in RL also. _____________________ Step 1: Create virtual world Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit