Blush Bravin

I think this is an extremely unfair characterization. If you put on LaraX using a shape made for Lara 3.x, it's going to look different of course. If you take some time to see how the sliders react with this body, I think you'll be surprised at just how trim your avatar's appearance can be with LaraX. Of course, I don't care which body you choose to use. I just think you might benefit from seeing what the body is actually capable of before coming to a conclusion.

fyi, the leather pants are discounted 50% at Dubai. I purchased one set and was given a 50% refund.

I'm not speaking for Maitreya, but in all the years I've shopped at Maitreya, I've never seen her charge for an update.

I have absolutely no need for the body to be mod. I can understand why some might want that, but I think it's unreasonable to try and dictate to a creator how they should market their creations.

I had forgotten I still had mine on for Blush when I first put LaraX on. I noticed that her shoulders were too sloped and that her stomach way too caved in. As soon as I removed the deformers I was happy with my shape in LaraX. No need for me to use up attachment slots for deformers!

I can't get inworld at the moment, Thanksgivings festivities, but once I'm back home, I'll post the names of the ones I used to use. I have tried them though to see if they still functioned with the X sizes, and they have.

There are lots of deformers on the market that work with either Lara 5.3 or LaraX or PetiteX. I used many to be honest before switching to LaraX. I don't need any of them now.

Completely false. Perhaps you are not as aware of the changes in the anatomy that make the body so much more beautiful. But they are there. Do you see the differences if you're clear across a region? Probably not. But come this summer when we're wearing less clothing those differences are going to be very apparent.

Not to my knowledge. Just browse the channel.

LaraX Petite is also available in the store today as an add-on, but also as a full body. No one has told me the reasoning behind this, but I have deduced that there may be people who want a full body LaraX but also to use PetiteX sparingly enough that they might prefer to spend the money to buy the add-on and not necessarily the full body.

What I don't get, and I'm not saying it's being spouted by many, because it's only a very tiny segment, is the dismissal of the desires of so many who have desired a new and improved body from Maitreya. Why in the world would you begrudge those of us who have dreamed of this body when you still have the body you love? There is more than enough content for the 5.3 to last people for years and years even if not another thing were made for Lara 5.3. Yes, there have been a few merchants say they will swap completely from 5.3 to X, but there are those who have said they will continue to support both. Maitreya has said all along that they will support both 5.3 and X. You're also dismissing the simple fact that LaraX and PetiteX will create revenue for merchants. Be honest, many (not all) have stopped buying clothes for Lara 3.5 except for weekend sales events.

https://discord.com/invite/tNss4XD The do have a new releases channel; however, it is not dedicated to only LaraX and PetiteX sizes.

Relearning the sliders for LaraX and PetiteX reminds me of when Lelutka changed the rigging on their heads. It was a steep learning curve trying to figure out how to get our heads to look right again. Now we don't think twice about it.

Don't feel that way!!! I've had the body awhile learning how it responds to the sliders. You will get it! And remember my offer. I'd be happy to help after Thanksgivings.

Here is the exact same shape, except I did reduce stomach size from 4 to zero, on the LaraX. And I have not used any deformers to achieve this shape.

Yes. But as for hips/butt it doesn't matter if LaraX or PetiteX. The Petite only affects breast size/shape.

This is mine shown with the proportion tool. I have not used any deformers to get this shape. The crotch arrow matches the pelvis in front; however, the curve of the butt to thigh is lower than the pelvis, which is normal.

Gawk, and yes free update. I didn't own it yet though, so I bought the FP. Love it! https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/GAWK-Phoebe-Turtleneck-Top-BABYBLUE-for-Maitreya-LaraX-PetiteX-Legacy-Perky-Petite-eBody-Reborn/24583637

I can't tell for sure looking in this pic because it's a side shot. But to me it seems as though the crotches aren't lined up. Maybe you're lining up the curve from the butt to the thigh moreso than the actual pelvic area. Also, the bottom of the knee on the picture appears to be above your avatar's knee. Having made the Baskerville Proportion Tool set, I too am very familiar with the 8 head proportion model. Sometimes, well oftentimes, we have to nudge parts because our mesh bodies just aren't human.

One of my most favorite top styles. I bought the fatpack! And I must say your avie looks amazing!

There are actually lots and lots of people who want tiny butts. Spend any time in MLF helping people with their shapes and you'd see it's quite common.

If your objective is a completely flat butt, I don't think you'll get there, but I don't really think that is even possible on 5.3. But if you throw out all your experience using the sliders and start playing with them to see how they react and correspond to each other, you can get a nice small not overly plump derriere.

I think 30 is the magic number that balances between the two, wide vs thick. But that number scares people so I have been easing people into starting at 10 so it's not shell shock.

Yeah, because of the new weighting and having butt physics now enabled, the sliders do NOT respond as before. So you absolutely have to adjust your shape to get the look you want. Unless your current shape has all the sliders around 50, which isn't likely but some do.

The booty gets wider when you lower below 10. By backing it off of 0 your hips will narrow. And yes, leg muscle, saddle bags, body thickness, and body fat all affect the booty too. Also, increasing hip length will reduce the bubble butt effect which also makes the butt appear flatter.