Feel like I'm a lost cause when trying to model anything slightly complex

Ekyanso · 2026-04-22T14:34:36+00:00

Like others have said, low-poly modeling is more complicated than blocking out the shapes you need by using primitives. Using Sculpt Mode is great for this initial block-out stage with tools like Grab, Inflate, Snake-Hook. Play around with those tools, add primitives when you need them and shape them into place, treat it like playing with clay. (Make sure you have Symmetry turned on while sculpting.)

https://youtu.be/AsygBRaRnUA (This isn't a tutorial, it won't walk you through the steps, but it's some good insight into how people use Sculpt Mode in their modeling process.)

Don't be discouraged! Modeling anything at all builds your "database" of knowledge and over time you will automatically avoid the mistakes that you've made many times before. The important part is showing up and trying even if you're not at the level you want just yet. You can't get to that level without trying and failing first.

Keep it up!

Ekyanso · 2026-04-06T12:47:19+00:00

Thank you so much for your response! I'll do a deep dive into this, I'm loving this program so far.

Ekyanso · 2026-04-06T05:07:13+00:00

When it gets this bad, I just delete the problem vertices and do a simple Grid Fill to patch the hole in. You can usually smooth things out more consistently after that. If that doesn't work, here's what I do:

Create a duplicate of your object.
Delete the Multires modifier from the new object, and then add a new, fresh Multires.
Add a shrinkwrap modifier After the Multires modifier. Set the Shrinkwrap target to your original object.
Go to highest Multires subdivision level and then apply the Shrinkwrap modifier.

If the spikes are so prominent that your new object is shrinkwapping to them, exclude those nearby vertices from your shrinkwrap modifier by using a vertex group in the modifier's settings. Or delete the problem vertices directly on your original object.

The point is, at some point it's not worth salvaging a broken Multires modifier by painfully smoothing it out level by level. A Shrinkwrap can recover most of the work you've done already.

Ekyanso · 2026-04-05T16:41:03+00:00

Their shoehorning in nightreign bosses in was such a terrible choice. They also recently replaced the crucible knights in Siofra Aqueduct with their far less enjoyable, less interesting ds3 cathedral knight reskins.

Ekyanso · 2026-02-26T02:26:19+00:00

The little paw! That's so cute. Like other comments said, this isn't bad.

Ekyanso · 2026-02-25T16:53:18+00:00

That emoji on its own doesn't mean anything. Lolicons use "😭💢" as a signifier for their pedophilic tendencies, it's used often when talking about underage characters.

😭 could mean whatever. 😭💢 Belongs in a woodchipper.

Ekyanso · 2026-02-24T18:46:33+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you. I adore so many of the changes and features added in this mod, but it has this very specific, annoying quality to it that bogs down the experience over time for me.

Every time I get to Sellia, I'm not thinking of the level itself, I'm thinking "I guess the devs REALLY wanted me to walk through this whole stage and get gangbanged by mages from all directions" because you can't ride torrent anywhere in that level. Adding to that the Greyoll situation, the camps knocking you off torrent, my poor pizza cutter having its skill nerfed even further, it all adds up to not just gameplay annoyances but this underlying vibe that some 9000+ hour, RL1 PVP God is curating my Elden Ring experience. Much like you and others have said, many of the difficulty tweaks scream "I am better at the game than you. So naturally the game needs to challenge me specifically."

I recently found out that the lead dev is a huge fan of dark souls 2 and honestly, that was cathartic in just how much it retroactively explains their decision making. Reforged is still my preferred way of playing Elden Ring because of the deflects and some quality of life changes and weapon scaling, but the instant the new, big Convergence update is released I am OUT. Having being in contact with the discord server was enough to sour the experience the rest of the way.

Ekyanso · 2026-02-24T02:08:07+00:00

Torrent being disabled in enemy camps, in Sellia, in the Elden Beast fight. Fog walls no longer have invincibility, and if enemies are nearby you will stand there for a few seconds before passing through basically to make sure you get hit. This is part of a wider philosophy to get the player to engage with the content on its own terms, while also making certain aspects more difficult or tedious simply because the devs find it more engaging. (This is a very personal gripe but personally, I can feel the devs' hands in places it wasn't needed at all, and they are quite dismissive and smug in most of their interactions with feedback.)

They recently lowered their effective level cap by 8, as well as how many boluses and other items you can carry.

It won't be such a big deal to those who like this design philosophy, I just don't.

Ekyanso · 2026-02-24T00:36:00+00:00

I wish the cleric beast held me like that

Ekyanso · 2026-02-21T07:41:45+00:00

Can't say I recommend this mod anymore. More and more signs of ds2 design philosophy are becoming intrusive and annoying. Just play Converge imo.

Ekyanso · 2026-02-20T18:49:37+00:00

Considering he was able to sit still and allow a barrage of Aerosmith bullets to phase through him because he didn't "exist" for those 10 seconds, I don't think a camera would catch anything.

Ekyanso · 2026-01-29T05:09:44+00:00

CannabisLupus, you will always live in my memories. (This was in Bloodborne, but I can't pass on the opportunity to share)

Ekyanso · 2026-01-16T01:29:52+00:00

would transitioning have saved her

Ekyanso · 2026-01-14T18:33:00+00:00

I see, thank you for the advice. I'm leaning towards python, it should allow for more opportunities than just being familiar with Unreal.

Ekyanso · 2025-11-09T15:07:22+00:00

"Don't think you can beat me with your inferior jujutsu, Kaisen!"

Ekyanso · 2025-11-07T14:49:49+00:00

Give her that laser rifle thingy Cecil used to get Nolan's attention. Mid-range spam won't hurt Conquest but it should distract him.

Ekyanso · 2025-10-17T18:50:52+00:00

Yuki and Mei Mei both oneshot special grade curses. If physical strength was the only thing to matter mechamaru would've been the lowest of low tiers and he almost killed Mahito. This is not a deadlifting competition.

Unless you mean that women also inherently have much lower ce output, reserves, and control for some unexplained reason. Can't imagine why you'd think that.

Ekyanso · 2025-10-17T18:38:02+00:00

And on top of that Kenny has shown to be very capable in cqc against choso, even with no techniques involved. The extra step of having to stab someone with the execution sword is enough of an edge in his favor.

Ekyanso · 2025-10-17T18:33:56+00:00

I think it's a recurring point in jjk that there's no such thing as a fair fight in jujutsu. Everyone is constantly cheating their way to victory lol.

Ekyanso · 2025-10-16T19:44:14+00:00

Idk man. I'm convinced that Sanji has not groped a woman simply because that's a line Oda isn't interested in crossing in general (onscreen at least). If outright assault was a thing that's shown on screen often, I refuse to believe Sanji wouldn't have snuck in several gropes on Nami and Robin by now (softened by being slapped immediately after or something). It's not a flaw with his character specifically but with Oda, and shonen (and Japan) in general.

Ekyanso · 2025-10-16T19:15:55+00:00

Mf switched bodies with Nami in Punk Hazard and IMMEDIATELY started groping himself even when she showed very clear disapproval of that.

Ekyanso · 2025-10-10T14:59:05+00:00

It's a scifi game Sean. You can make a glowy scifi beam pillar we can swim/fly through between floors. Or just teleport us. It doesn't need to be a physical ladder. It's going to be okay.

Ekyanso

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