pokeydots opened this issue on Jun 15, 2002 ยท 28 posts
Redfern posted Sat, 15 June 2002 at 6:32 PM
Digitigrade, walking on the toes and not putting any weight on the heels. The misindentified backwards bending "knees" displayed in a lot of "furry" art. Those aren't knees, but rather the ankles and heels of the animal. Yes, even birds. The thighs are there, short, positioned almost horizontally and often hidden by the torso feathers. Have you ever seen a "fryer" without thighs? ;-)
Anthro' illustrators have divided opinions as to what is more appropriate for "hybrid" characters, flat feet similar to a human's (plantigrade), or extended arches with weight bearing toes, the heels held off the ground.
That's why I thought a morph between the two stages would be nice, everyone is happy.
But this is supposed to a 'freebie," I don't think we'll get anything like that.
Hmm, does anyone know what Daz charges for custom modeling? They do offer such a service, but I'm too embarrassed to ask. It might demonstrate the ol' saying, "If you have to ask, you can't afford it."
Sincerely,
Bill
Tempt the Hand of Fate and it'll give you the "finger"!