At the risk of sounding Dazish, I'm afraid I don't see the reason the backstep Anastasia. IF people want Genesis, they buy DS4... if the want Ana, they buy Poser 9. I think all of the talent being spent on the backconvert would be better invested in making Ana the next great figure via vendor support.

$.02

I agree - which is why after this conversion, thats it - I cant be supporting two branches of it.

However Deecey's done the conversion, so I'm implementing it to the best of my ability, and if some hardcore P8 users want her FBM for Alyson 1 then its there for them.

I also agree, for the record. The A1/A2 conversion was something I'd already done for myself to assist in converting old Alyson 1 projects that were on my hard drive over to Alyson 2. GNDA just added to my inspiration to finish them. Going forward I'll try to support GNDA Alyson 2 whenever I can. 8-)

Quote - I was thinking of adding her as an unsupported free supplemental package to GND: Anastasia, with a disclaimer that you are getting her AS IS.  There is still plenty there to be worth the while for adventurous Poser users who reallywant her in P8, but I'm not  going to start taking bad feedback because the Alyson 1 version doesnt look/work exactly the Alyson 2 version.  I'm going out of my way to provide extra functionality here, but I dont want me or my work to suffer for it. Any thoughts?

That. Right there, would likely be the best route to go. You can't hand her out for free, and at the same time if you sell her separate you'd be obligated to support both lines. Your energies would be best spent with the Alyson 2 version and moving forward.

Just my .02

Quote - That. Right there, would likely be the best route to go. You can't hand her out for free, and at the same time if you sell her separate you'd be obligated to support both lines. Your energies would be best spent with the Alyson 2 version and moving forward.

Just my .02

We are ALL on the same page here.  We all want to move forward. The renders above show what a difference the weight mapping and SSS shaders do for the character.

Quote - We are ALL on the same page here.  We all want to move forward. The renders above show what a difference the weight mapping and SSS shaders do for the character.

And what a difference! A lot of hard work is paying off.

just found a glitch:

on the Anastasia TAN textures, the SSS Scale should be 1.0 (the value got switched to .66 which is supposed to be the texture detail).  possibly i messed it up while fixing an issue with the MATs. my apologies. 90% of the time i use the pale textures so i didnt even notice it until right now and noone pointed it out. i was wondering how some peoples renders looked too SSS-ey, but assumed it was just their lighting.

ill be issuing an update tomorrow. when this update goes out it will include all previous tweaks, and ill see if i can put together some bonus content to go with it. in the meantime if you use the Tan mats you can simply change the Scatter node Scale to 1.0.

cheers,
-gabriel

And here's some unsolicited eye candy :) I find dynamic clothing for Antonia can easily be adjusted for Anastasia - well the loose-fitting ones at least.   Click for full size, she's worth it!

Oh and if anyone wants to make shoes for her, sandals would be great too.  Come to think of it a shoe pack would go into my cart immediately.

Hehehe...that looks awesome Kalypso ;).

Laurie

I was asking about Alyson 1 because I don't have Poser 2010 yet, but I do have Poser Debut. I've been burned on buying stuff for software/hardware I didn't have before. :D Either way, at some point, I'll buy Anastasia.

Either way, very pretty, must set aside the money for her! :D

Quote - And what a difference! A lot of hard work is paying off.

Major leap forward. Seriously. P9/PP2012 rock.  The weight-mapped figures bend much better, look much better because of the SSS shaders, and respond much better.

While I am attempting to use the morph tool for "Elf" ears... some professionally done ones might be in order :D

-G

Attached Link: The Summoner

She's outstanding Gabriel!

Oh, and BTW, I started a clothing set for Anastasia today...  ;-)

WAHOOOOOO!!!! The great EoD jumps on the Anastasia 2 Bandwagon!!!!!

I LOVE your stuff! 8-)

Holy shiznit! Now THAT will be awesome I'm sure. Thanks Elor! And long time, no "see" ;).

Laurie

Quote - I did a fast and dirty conversion of StudioArtVartanian's Electra Dress for this render.  I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! 

She's outstanding Gabriel!

Oh, and BTW, I started a clothing set for Anastasia today...  ;-)

sweet :)

man your avatar cracks me up -- LOL.

 Gabe

I'm really enjoying Anastasia- I'm used to changing the Scatter node params-so I'd already changed it. Depending on the intended effect I vary scale between 1 and 1.8

BTW: her face and body type remind me of a gal I used to know named Jessica- especially the face.

Exciting times with Anastasia, AntoniaWM, and soon V4 WM.

BTW: The figure size options (ideal adult, heroic, etc) have some interesting effects. Heroic works-except with the bottoms of the arms- scaling down one size seems to work perfectly.

At the risk of sounding like my granddaughter on Christmas Eve...

When can we expect some clothing for Ana? My digital males are all gathered around the bathroom door where poor Anastasia has sought refuge! The poor girl just can't run around naked looking the way she does! The guys are going crazy!

Lol, true that! :D

Looks like 2 new things in the store...at least new since last I looked:

Dynamic Mini Dress

X04 Hangover

I am pleased to announce that I have now completed the Wardrobe Wizard support files for Anastasia.

http://www.philc.net/store_WW_Extra_Figs.php

My thanks to Blackhearted and Deecey for their input.

Since Anastasia is a morph off Alyson2 and Alyson2 support is included in Poser 9/Poser Pro2012 she is effectively already supported. These files aim to give a greater degree of refinement. Please be sure to read the explanatory notes on the store page and do please contact me prior to purchase if further clarification is required.

Have to say that working with the Anastasia figure has been a pleasure. I've always maintained that the figures that come with Poser have a lot of merit particularly as a basis for artistic customization. Blackhearted does exceptionally good work.

Woohoo!   ...and Wardrobe Wizard Anastasia is now in the store!

(LOL!  PhilC beat me to his own announcement by seconds! Sneaky devil.. :biggrin: )

Yeah, and the two of you were right ahead of me, outlaw!

Just some notes:

When converting from Alyson2 I found it best to include the three WW crotch FBM's to allow greater control.

Seems Phil gets to his coffee quicker than us!  (...of course making the kids breakfast, putting together a train track, playing light strike tag and chasing the cat...probably does not help! :rolleyes: )

Powerage has posted an Ultra Mini (free bikini) for her. In Freestuff forum

http://www.renderosity.com/mod/forumpro/showthread.php?thread_id=2841488

hey folks,

im back - was out of town the last couple of days, sorry.

but there will be an Anastasia update today that rolls in all of the hotfixes as well as some additional content im working on right now. nothing huge for the time being, just some small stuff like lights or poses that will make it less of a hassle to download an update.

cheers,

-gabriel

Phil you're the best. Thanks. See you are matching your icon. Almost like being Santa.

Gabe, how do we know when the GNDA files are updated? Do you post a sign on the product page?

Also, are the updates required to be applied to a fresh Alyson 2, so that any work I have done organizing morphs and cleaning up morph directories is lost?

"Also, are the updates required to be applied to a fresh Alyson 2, so that any work I have done organizing morphs and cleaning up morph directories is lost?"

that was fixed in an earlier update discussed on page 3.

i am continually hotfixing minor issues and mentioning them in this thread, but im only going to send update notices when i have a 'Service Release' - which is whats coming today after i finish up the content. i like to add some extra content with each major product update so im currently working on something to roll into this one. it wont be a major revamp like the Irina/GND updates - ill likely do something like that further down the line.

"unfortunately i am damned if i do, and damned if i dont.  i try to address any possible issues immediately, but then i am faced with a dilemma about how to get the word out about an update. do you know what its like to send out a customer email notification? immediately my inbox fills up with a bunch of 'undeliverable' crap because people either havent kept their rosity email up-to-date or have far too aggressive antispam settings, and then about 10 min later the grumpy emails start coming in about how i am 'spamming' - no matter how politely i phrased the notification.

ive added a LOT of content in my Irina 2.0 and GND4.1 updates, and both times when sending a customer notification to let them know about the update i got flooded with nasty replies from people saying im spamming, and 'undeliverable' emails for days afterwards.

so yeah, until that changes - and it hasnt in over a decade - im always going to be hesitant about sending a customer notification."

you can find out which products are updated when by going to your purchases, clicking sort by - update date. i keep suggesting a more intuitive system to rosity staff but changes like that dont happen overnight :)

Quote - that was fixed in an earlier update discussed on page 3.

Yes, I know you organized the head morphs into folders. But I have yet to run across an artist who organizes morphs the way I would do it. Nothing personal. :)

Some injections unhide every unused morph I spent so much time hiding. I think many INJ files must include something that instructs: "Show every morph, not just the ones installed by this injection."

Radical sculpts like the GND family relegate 90% of the figure's morphs to unnecessary status and thus I like them hidden. I wish I dared to delete them altogether, but I don't know how many of them are called on by some JCM or other.

^in that case just dont update the INJ/PMD in the Pose folder, or rename them to something else.

If anyone wants them, they're available at my Homepage (link below)

AW!! Pretty!! Thanks Trekkie! :)

Laurie

Quote - you can find out which products are updated when by going to your purchases, clicking sort by - update date. i keep suggesting a more intuitive system to rosity staff but changes like that dont happen overnight :)

I did as Gabe suggested and lordy look at all the updates for products I've bought over the years. Most of them, I never received notification from Rendo or the vendor. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks, TG!!!!!

Anastasia is grateful to those who have made some clothes for her so far, I'm sure. I am also sure she is thinking, "Can I have some undies that aren't made of leather, please!"

i know i said id get the update up yesterday -- but im still working on some bonus content (lights/poses/cameras), so itll likely be later today. technically the main package update is up, just waiting till everything is done to formally announce it.

Well, I went and bought Anastasia, along with all the content that's been released so far. She's rendering right now. I'll link to the end results when they go up.

BTW, Karth has released a freestuff item for a clubwear tie. He says it's to go with a clubwear zipper (?). I'm guessing that will be released soon.

Little is the word, Starkdog! Those are not granny pants.

I really wish I knew how to model shoes :( But most of my attempts has been rater .. pitiful L

Anyway stuff like dresses ect are easy enough, so.. if anyone wants this, it's as always, available at my homepage

love the thong

Attached Link: Portrait of Anastasia

She rendered like a dream. Took most of the night because I used Gabe's settings for production but it was worth it. Very tiny bits of postwork; other than that it's pretty much the raw render.

Love the thong and the dress! Thanks, guys! :-)

btw the updated product is up - has been since yesterday. so if anyone wants to grab it its there under your purchases.

i am waiting on the tester to get back to me but after that i will send out a formal product update announcement. in the meantime im just adding more stuff :)

all the new bonus stuff will be in the second file (which isnt updated yet). mainly poses/lights/cameras