Not that I am any bit a professional regarding this but I have found with models, that when there are too many joints that contribute little to the pose I prefer fewer joints. Example, braided hair, maybe a foot in length from the top of the head, having 24 joints is way to much, doesn't really add to the posing just complicates it. That is my opionion, like I said I am not involved with lots of jointed action, but I do have lots of models that have way to much going on to add to my final picture. Sharen