Tech Update #1

Developing Star Periphery is an incredible learning process for me, so I thought that maybe you good people would also be interested in more of a technical side of things. Of course, with a touch (a lot, actually) of lovely lewd content! 

So, let's take a look at the first technical update! But before we do that, please keep in mind that everything in these updates is a work in progress. For you, it is to show a bit about the process behind the curtain. And for me, it is to track my progress as I learn.

Today, we will check out body collisions. Soft flesh meeting hard, soft meeting soft, and everything in between. This is generally a challenge in 3D art, especially if we talk on a greater scale than just one nice promo render/picture. However, it will also give the scene the proper weight, that feeling of thiccness, softness, and everything related to it, making it much spicier. 

As this is best demonstrated on curvier, softer figures, let's ask Tessa to model for us today. And since mommy always knows best, she also came equipped with a bottle of oil to make the difference better visible. 

The first example is just a basic pose without any collision whatsoever. It looks, well, fine:

The second picture is with basic collision applied. Notice the flesh finally starting to act as it should; there is a sense of weight and softness. This is also a setting that I have been using in Release 2 scenes. However, it can still be improved upon. A lot. Which is what I am currently trying to do. 

More importantly, the breasts/hands are not the only body part it works with!

Here, Amira demonstrates it on our brave MC. One small detail and suddenly, the feeling of weight and girth is there, and the scene looks much hotter. 

To show you the difference in the clearest terms, check this comparison:

And it works with other surfaces too! Here is Pike (I made her breasts slightly bigger for this one) to show you.

Still, all these advances have a downside. Regrettably, this is one of the instances where I get to start being limited by my hardware. 

So, if you wanted to know where all your generous support goes, it is being saved to buy new hardware that will allow me to use and improve methods like these (and much more!) in the game. The future is bright, friends! 

If you have enjoyed this little behind-the-scenes update, let me know in the comments, and I will add them to our regular programming.

And as always, please let me know in case of any questions!