You all are certainly free to express your opinions and I am not hinting otherwise...but if the original model was rigged with the arms at 45 then nothing would have to be "accounted for", you are modeling around the default stance...45 degrees. Because some might have a different opinion doesn't mean they don't want to "learn the tools available", maybe they are thinking outside the box and trying to push development.

Suggestions and new thoughts either fail or prosper, but to try something new shouldn't be lessened becase it's new. imo

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