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Starting over/ New

ed_43928ed_43928 Posts: 0
edited December 1969 in New Users

Hello,

I have not been working with DAZ Studio for a while and kind of feel lost. I am wanting to get back to it, however I a little confused where to start again with purchasing models.
I have some V4, M4 and YT 5 items, but currently looking for a teenage model for a project.
I am wanting to ease back into it without spending a lot of money. But I know once I started, I will purchase more items.

Where would you recommend me starting or does it really matter where I start?
Get V6 or Belle 6 (since she is on sale) or Josie 6?
Are these 3 models compatible with each other?

Thanks for your help!

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  • RoLoWRoLoW Posts: 346
    edited December 1969

    Please note that all of below is just my opinion and you should do what best suits you...

    First off, be sure to get the latest release of DAZ Studio version 4.7 Pro here
    https://www.daz3d.com/get_studio

    You will really benefit by downloading and installing the DAZ Install Manager from here.
    https://www.daz3d.com/install-manager-info

    As far as content, start with all the included and free stuff and then go from there. Your new DS will include some great stuff to get you started:
    * Genesis Starter Essentials
    * Genesis 2 Female Starter Essentials
    * Genesis 2 Male Starter Essentials.

    Then go ahead and get these awesome free bundles.
    * Sci-Fi Warrior Bundle
    https://www.daz3d.com/sci-fi-warrior-bundle
    * Slaying the Dragon Bundle
    https://www.daz3d.com/slaying-the-dragon-bundle
    * Day at the Beach Bundle
    https://www.daz3d.com/day-at-the-beach-bundle
    * Inside the Asylum Bundle
    https://www.daz3d.com/inside-the-asylum-bundle

    If that is not enough, go ahead and check out all the free items here:
    https://www.daz3d.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=100%

    Please feel free to contact me if you need any personal assistance...

  • Herald of FireHerald of Fire Posts: 3,504
    edited December 1969

    ae77guy said:
    Where would you recommend me starting or does it really matter where I start?
    Get V6 or Belle 6 (since she is on sale) or Josie 6?
    Are these 3 models compatible with each other?

    Thanks for your help!

    V6, Belle and Josie are all compatible with each other for the most part. That is, you can take elements from Belle, and use them in V6 or elements from Josie and use them in Belle. All of them use the Genesis 2 Female unimesh, which means they can share clothing and accessories for the most part, and even geo-grafted parts such as the Lamia tail.

    As for which one in particular you choose, it all really depends on your preference.

    Belle 6 is a much younger teenager, likely early to mid teens.
    Teen Josie is an older teenager on the cusp of adulthood.
    Victoria 6 is a full grown adult.

    That being said the Growing Up morphs for Genesis 2 can turn any adult into a child and helps with 'ageing' the characters. You can turn Victoria 6 into a toddler or a teen with one easy to use slider. There's also the Sisters add-on pack which introduces young character morphs and gives you a more age-appropriate skin.

    And speaking of skins, the Belle 6 skin is, in my humble opinion, one of the best youthful skins currently available whether you're planning on making tots or teens. It's free of the imperfections that time brings, but flawed enough to make them seem realistic rather than doll-faced. Given how hard it is to find skins which work well on children I recommend Belle quite highly.

  • ed_43928ed_43928 Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    rolow- thanks for the links, I have downloaded them and installed them. Free is always a good price!

    Heraldoffire - Gotcha, I was leaning more toward Belle 6

    Thank you both for your input!

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