Hey everyone!!
We’ve been continuing work on this animation over the past weeks, starting from the base model and gradually refining. This update focuses on improving lighting, restructuring the environment, testing crowd integration, and exploring new camera perspectives, along with an early character test featuring Toph.
We’re continuing this sensual animation project, still in progress after a few weeks of work starting from the base model. This week focused on refining details, especially adjustments around movement and outfit behavior.
With Maria, changes keep evolving as we push for the best possible result. This time we reworked the background and lighting, not just for visuals but also as a test for how certain scenes could be lit in-game.
Here’s a new preview showing the improved environment, cleaner lighting, and now the seating layout becoming part of the scene.
We also tested crowd placement, trying not to overload the scene. Two versions were explored: full shader and silhouette.
We decided to go with silhouettes to keep the focus where it matters.
Another idea we tested was adding a dual-camera feel: one angle focusing on the body while another captures facial expression. A specific pose was chosen for the base model to support this.
Here are the current renders. These are considered final for now, unless further adjustments are needed. Higher detail versions are available in the files.
Some 2D VFX are still pending, but those will come once we have a proper model to replace them.
While exploring ideas, we also tested a new character currently trending: an adult version of Toph Beifong. This uses a new model and outfit, with added focus on a stronger, more muscular body.
Still some polishing needed, but here’s the first look:
We adjusted details like lip color, and her hair is now fully rigged using MustardUI.
Thanks for the support as always, we’ll keep pushing forward… and next steps will focus on improving Toph even further.👉 More exclusive content here:Maria Animation Preview: Unity Integration and Scene EnhancementsBattle Maidens - Animation Level.Next Phase Begins of Battle Maindens Animation and Character Refinement (NSFW)