Quote - Weight mapping doesnt really make things easier.

Since the weight mapping is still different in each program, they will likely need to be made seperately as well.

The ways of applying morphs are different

The shader set-up is different so textures have to be made independantly

Sp they really are completely seperate animals when it comes to making content.

While there are differences, its not that bad. Both programs have an arsenal of features and tools and utilities, built-in and external to make it easier. 

In my case, i used to spend a good chunk of rigging time on making JCMs to make nicer bends and add functionality. Weightmapping eliminated the need for a good percentage of those, opening up time to consider dual rigging at aporoximately the same production cost.

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