My custom character head is a mesh mess


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My custom character head is a mesh mess Jul 19, 2020 11:07:10 GMT -5

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Post by shushwill on Jul 19, 2020 11:07:10 GMT -5

Hi!
First of all, thanks to anyone willing to help! I much appreciate it.

I started my first CC project trying to convert my Destiny 2 Exo head to a supported Sims Studio mesh. I had to break my head around making the model backwards compatible between Blender 2.8 and 2.7, but i eventually did it.
I even managed to make the mesh per se, and the .package works with the game, but i have the following problems:

1. the head gets bigger and thinner in a very odd way if i play with the body size.
2. can't wrap (no pun intended) my head around texturing it.

I've already followed the tutorials (which I am so thankful for), but some things are just not there. I understand that this might be a bit too difficult to do for a first timer, but I really wanna make it!
If you have any suggestion, I'm here to listen.

Screenshots below:
imgur.com/a/zesxqPI

Drive to the .package, blender and some texture files:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GDq5jbJgNrolYMfC_R7cuJCcTQRUHlnp?usp=sharing

Again, thank you so much!

Last Edit: Jul 19, 2020 15:15:55 GMT -5 by shushwill

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My custom character head is a mesh mess Jul 20, 2020 5:21:46 GMT -5 jwofles likes this

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Post by mauvemorn on Jul 20, 2020 5:21:46 GMT -5

Hi.

1). You do not need to have more than one version of Blender. Everything can be done in 2.76-9;
How to transfer weights in 2.76-9:
- make sure both your reference and the garment are visible and selectable;
- select the reference, Shift-select the garment, switch to Weight paint, choose Transfer weights. Then choose Nearest face interpolated and By Name;
- use Clean tool with All groups selected;
- use Limit total.

This is how to vertex paint

2). The item has no uv_1 map which is what dictates how it will morph in-game during body customization;
- unfold rig and make head selectable ( cursor icon );
- select the helmet, create a second uv map, rename both to uv_0 and uv_1;
- add Data transfer modifier, set it like this, apply

3). use this template to edit the uv_0. You can take the whole upper half of it
4). clone something that excludes head if this is what you want

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My custom character head is a mesh mess Jul 20, 2020 8:39:38 GMT -5

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Post by shushwill on Jul 20, 2020 8:39:38 GMT -5

Hey! Thanks so much for your reply!

I'm so sorry, I thought i had to use Blender 2.70 to make it compatible with Sims 4 Studio...

I'll try to follow your (very) detailed instructions and I'll update the thread!

Again, thank you!

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My custom character head is a mesh mess Jul 20, 2020 8:58:12 GMT -5 jwofles likes this

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Post by mauvemorn on Jul 20, 2020 8:58:12 GMT -5

Jul 20, 2020 8:39:38 GMT -5 shushwill said:

I'm so sorry, I thought i had to use Blender 2.70 to make it compatible with Sims 4 Studio...

This is a common misconception because the authors of the most popular tutorials in the community did that and either never updated or never found out. This is not a mistake per say, just an unnecessary thing

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• provide download link(s) to .package and .blend files.

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shushwill
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My custom character head is a mesh mess Jul 20, 2020 10:56:51 GMT -5

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Post by shushwill on Jul 20, 2020 10:56:51 GMT -5

I'm trying to apply the texture to the UV layout but since this looks like an intermediate thing to do, I fear it's a bit too hard for me since I just picked up blender 4 days ago.

I'm going to attach my helmet textures, if anyone is ever going to need them and I will have left this project.

imgur.com/a/c04gZpy

shushwill New Member Posts: 4	My custom character head is a mesh mess Jul 22, 2020 9:12:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by shushwill on Jul 22, 2020 9:12:04 GMT -5 Hi! So, I've smashed my head on it and actually came up with it! I think it's almost done and I wanna thank you so much for letting me understand how these things work! I'm gonna update the result soon!


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