The probelm comes with topology tools as these take their reference from the mesh.

You can take any character into ZBrush and then use the masking tools to make an adaptive skin to work on.

In effect you are using someone elses work to create your own. That's why I use base meshes, I can just move polys around to do what I need.

All the best.

Great Uncle LROG

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