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  • #2172782
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    There are some morph sets that already include helper morphs for this purpose. I'll give you an example of one, and you'll be able to find the others yourself.

    https://zonegfx.com/ultimate-natural-bend-morphs-for-genesis-9-feminine-2-0/

    Overall, I use pretty much the same approach as you. Sometimes a simple morph from a set is enough to make the muscles look more natural when bending. Other times, I have to refine it in Blender and create my own custom morph. Naturally, when it comes to extreme bends, Blender is essential. It all depends on the specific situation and how much time you have.

    As for the compression/squash simulation, I really liked these two sets. The simulation process is quite fast, though it sometimes requires additional brush work afterward.

    https://zonegfx.com/soft-buttocks-for-genesis-9-01-18-updated-version/

    https://zonegfx.com/soft-breasts-for-genesis-9/

    #2171310
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    They introduced censorship, but implemented it in a rather strange way.
    To see the content, you need to log into your account and manually adjust the filter settings.
    In incognito mode, a large number of products and gallery images simply disappear.
    The filtering logic is completely unclear — even fully SFW content is being hidden.

    https://www.renderosity.com/article/31077/new-browsing-experience-live

    #2171196
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    Any contribution to the community should be appreciated — both by moderators and by the community itself.

    Both sides have valid arguments. We discussed this among the moderators and reached a unified decision, which will now be applied going forward.

    The “Original Content” section and the ability to assign higher point values were not intended to be used in the way @slanna has used them. This category was created specifically for content that users create themselves.

    At the same time, @slanna’s arguments are not without merit. Finding software online that is free from viruses and trojans, verifying it, uploading large archives to a hosting service, and then sharing it — this is also work, and it is clearly worth more than 50 points. So I understand his position. This cannot be called fraud or manipulation — it’s simply his way of valuing his effort.

    Clarification for everyone:
    The “Original Content” section will now be limited strictly to content that has been created, modified, or improved by members of our community.


    @slanna
    , there is always a way to find a compromise. If you want to continue sharing this type of content while avoiding public backlash, there is a good alternative: use the requests section.

    You can create a request for the item you want to share, wait for interested users to join, and then fulfill it. This way, you will be interacting with an audience that is already supportive of this approach.

    Yes, there is always a chance that someone else might fulfill the request — but as they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained 🙂

    #2171191
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    the latest "comment" I received, as impersonal as it was unwelcome given my volunteer work, makes me reconsider my position. The format could have been corrected (there were only 4 or 5)

    Yeah, sure 🙂

    So because you’re such a busy person, you figured it’s perfectly fine to dump the work of properly formatting your posts onto the “idle” moderators, who — in your view — apparently have nothing better to do than dig through the internet to find descriptions and proper images for your posts.

    Seriously?

    #2171185
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    @night
    Well, since you decided to bring this matter into public discussion, I’ll explain our current position in detail. This topic has been raised many times before and has always been a point of contention.

    First, let me clarify why you received a warning:

    On March 30, 2026, you received the item (KuJ Basement) in the requests section from @ruinedclaw.

    Screenshot

    Later, another user created a duplicate request, and you chose to fill it to gain additional points (April 6, 2026).

    This specific action is the reason you received the warning.

    ZoneGFX is not a simple aggregator of pirated links — it is a community. Even though the site deals with pirated content, it operates not only on written rules (since it’s impossible to cover every situation), but also on basic standards of respect toward all members.

    If a user did not explicitly state that they don’t want their content shared, it does not mean you should earn points at their expense. We consider this behavior as point farming, which is why your warning will not be removed.

    It’s also worth noting that @RuinedClaw is an active user, visits the site daily, and prefers to refill requests for items he has shared himself.

    We will be updating the rules and FAQ soon to make this clearer and avoid similar discussions in the future.

    There are many legitimate ways to earn points:

    1. The easiest and most reliable — contribute: purchase an item (for example, during a sale), share it, and receive both points and appreciation from the community.

    2. No money required, but effort needed — the “dead posts” section contains hundreds of pages. You can repost and earn hundreds of points per post.

    3. Contests — a newer system. Not the easiest path, but you can earn points by placing in competitions.

    4. Donations — you can also receive points by supporting the site.

    #2165708
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    @poepogue

    I believe @supimps suggested the correct approach. Most likely, the author of that set created a custom morph in Blender (or another software) to properly fit the mask, including adjustments around the ears.

    In Blender, this can be done quite quickly and easily. I’ve used headwear in my renders many times and handled it the same way.

    For example, in the render below, I adjusted the hair under the cap directly in Blender:
    https://new.imagehostx.com/upload/2026/03/02/local_1772483099.jpg

    #2165677
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    @Equality 7-2521

    This is truly excellent work! There are still many Kitbash3D assets that I would love to use in DAZ Studio.

    If you plan to continue working in this direction, as a moderator and part of the ZoneGFX team, I would like to offer additional incentive.

    I am personally willing to pay you 5,000 points for each converted Kitbash3D set.

    #2165582
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    #2165018
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    So, guys, can we consider that @jonezonegify has resolved the issue and that everything is now fixed?
    If you’re still experiencing any problems with these posts or requests, please let me know.

    I’ve updated all the links in the posts with the new ones.

    #2164351
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    @jonezonegify, could you be a little more specific about the timing? The thing is, people have paid their points and are really eager to get a working version of these figures. You may have been a little hasty in filling out all these requests, but since you've taken it on, we're all eagerly awaiting the results.

    #2164348
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    I don't think there's any doubt about it.

    Screenshot 116 1771518605

    #2127280
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    @bblake8571

    Belt and leg armor:
    https://www.daz3d.com/sci-fi-urban-warrior-outfit-for-genesis-8-and-genesis-81-females

    Bodysuit:
    https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/165430/dforce-body-g8-81-females

    Nipple covers:

    Gothic & Vampire Accessories Pack for G8 and G9

    The claws and thigh strap, I haven't seen before, but it's not hard to replace them with others.
    (>‿◠)✌

    #2116799
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    @ulysses, thanks for the clarification.


    @d0gg0d
    , maybe I was wrong in assessing your past contributions, and if so—I apologize. But my stance remains the same. 95% of request fillers now exchange and share content privately.

    No one wants to be one of the 10 givers for 10,000 takers who never give back. No one wants to risk an account holding thousands of dollars in purchased assets because of some leech who doesn’t care about your requests.

    That’s why the blog’s activity has dropped—and that’s the only reason.

    As for points, we don’t need them. We share among ourselves without any points. The most important things we have are trust, respect, and mutual support.

    #2116781
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    @peepshow45, I sincerely sympathize with you and fully support your words. Everything you said about @worda is absolutely true. I’ve encountered the same issues many times, and as far as I know, justice has finally prevailed—he was banned a few days ago. But, unfortunately, this won’t be the end of it. He can easily create a new account and continue doing the same thing, only with even more aggression and complete disregard for any rules. That’s exactly why I no longer fulfill requests—it’s simply pointless in an environment where there’s neither respect nor fairness.


    @d0gg0d
    , I had to scroll through your activity for quite a while just to assess your contribution to the community. And to be honest, it’s not exactly impressive. There’s definitely a small group of "whales" here who move separately from the rest, and I’m just a little whale among them. But even I can see why so many have stopped fulfilling requests. The main reason? A complete lack of respect. And sadly, your position, as stated above, is a perfect example of that.


    @heetee
    , you’re absolutely right! But, unfortunately, they don’t care. People like @d0gg0d believe that simply being here entitles them to tons of content without spending a single cent of their own money. As a result, the main feed is drying up, new releases are becoming rarer, and the community is losing its active members.

    Wishing everyone a great day, and thanks for your attention! (ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ ♥

    #2107720
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    Hey! Stop arguing and fighting! (ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ ♥
    If you kindly and gently ask me to update a link, I will always do it.
    But honestly, messages like "The link is dead" in a request that was fulfilled 2 weeks ago will be ignored.

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