This the first in a long line of upcoming betas for the VaM2 project. We will have more details soon. We have already started updating the Trello board with some of this information on future plans, but more will be added this coming week after we recover from the release. Please check here often for updates:
https://trello.com/b/KByJdWtA/vam2-public-roadmap
We have also just added more dedicated VaM2 content channels to our official Discord for getting help, reporting bugs, and posting screenshots. You can connect your Patreon account to Discord here for automatic invite and role assignment:
This first beta and the upcoming VaM2 Addon Kit release is targeted towards creators interested in making looks using morphs, textures, shaders, and materials. Over time more capabilities will be unlocked. This is just the start.
Here is some of what you can do in Beta1.0:
Add/move/remove objects from scene
Add/move/remove figures (character models) from scene
Pose figures
Manipulate figures (shape, materials) through parameter UI
Add/move/remove lights from scene
Manipulate lighting through parameter UI
Manipulate post process effects through parameter UI
Save/load scenes
This 1st VaM2 beta is exclusively available as a zip download here:
Getting Started:
Our team has put together some guides to help you get started with this release. Please see this section of our Hub:
https://hub.virtamate.com/wiki/vam2-guides/
What's Next:
Beta1.1 release:
Release of the VaM2 Addon Kit to Creator level backers
Update to Unity 6 and DX12
Release of the male figures and some skins (textures & materials) to go with them
Thank you for all your support getting us to this crucial point in the VaM2 project. We could not have done it without you!