Quote - I don't think so...

As I said, there is a difference between "toned" and grossly over developed. The image you link to is what I consider a toned body. They still maintain their "girlish" shape.

Quote - but why go out of your way and even choose to change the initial subject of this thread

I frequently change the subject line in my posts. This is no exception.

Quote - There is a point where "fit" becomes hideous, and those that take bodybuilding to the extreme cross into that realm."

How on earth does this belong in this thread? If you don't like it don't look at it (like I do with the things I mentioned), and no harm done. Some of us DO like it and would like to more easily and effectively replicate it in our "art."

And we are all entitled to our opinion.

Vali stated:

Quote - well...as a texture maker... I know that when you make a female character with a masculine look...and I am talking about muscles and other features as a square jaw and tough look in her eyes, it doesnt really sell...believe me.

I tried...it was a big disapointment. People prefer to buy nicelly shaped characters and the sweeter they look, the better they sell.

You can consider me one of the buyers who prefer to buy nicely shaped characters. And judging by what Vali said, there are more like me than there are those who want female Hurcules-type figures. And the fact that people don't buy them in droves, indicates that there isn't a real market for them. I'm sure a modeler would find a small niche for that type of figure, but once that niche has bought the figure, then what? You can't feed your family by making something that only a few will buy. Message edited on: 11/04/2005 18:08

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This we can do only if we are not angry with our critics but will take in good
heart whatever they might have to say." - Ghandi