Hi all,

Having just returned from a trip, I was pleased to find a great note from Gérald and a few other messages (marble, etc.) in my overflowing inbox.

Per Gérald, it looks like he is interested in integrating his existing (already done?) updates, and some new ideas into the existing VWD framework. I like this idea, since using the current framework ensures that updates are more likely to be fun for him, and therefore completed for us all. Changing everything (interface, simulations engine, etc.) is a *lot* of work, and much easier to avoid :)

I've been hearing Gérald's 'cry' for more videos, and ... although they don't really generate $ for the time invested, I think they are useful and greatly appreciated - and our work on VWD from here on out is likely to be for fun, renders (from you folks), and maybe some wine/beer money (we just aren't a big group here.. :), so I'm game for doing some new videos...

I got a request for a video on the hair assistant, and I want to do one about the tricks I use for fitting almost any fabric outfit on any figure.

Perhaps there are some other topics that scream for additional demonstration/detail - please let us know here, and we can see where it goes.

My thinking for the VWD future, as far as updates/upgrades, is to continue to sell the base version here at Rendo, and use that as the basis for small feature upgraders (as EXEs) that Gérald can create and we can then release over on Patreon for a coupla bucks a month, only billed on the months we actually release (we can pause billing on patreon - which I've been doing mostly). We can warn you folks as to when a release is real, and you can sub/unsub to 'buy it'. It may be a good way to release beta's and experiments too - and allow everyone to keep a working version available at any given time (just reinstall the base and your favorite working 'upgrader' version?). And you guys can "buy" Gérald a glass of wine via Patreon to thank him and support his passion.

I think VWD is magic, and am so glad that Gérald wants to brush it off and make it sparkle again. If he's willing, I can certainly help share more information on using the VWD magic.

If this sounds good to y'all, let us know - and of course, any other suggestions are welcomed as well.

(marble, check your PM & email - thanks for your patience - anapaum, per my email, I'll gather the parts for a hair assistant video asap)

best,

VWD3D / Dan

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Resources: https://www.virtualworlddynamics.net - https://www.patreon.com/VWD
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Current VWD Version:   Release: V2.2.924.6464 - 2019/12/12, 9:46am
Qualifier: Yes, I'm helping Gérald with VWD, Nooo, I'm not yet an expert on its use!