About merchant resource

[mininessie]

perhaps a stupid question...but i never used one to create...if i want to make textures for example for Dawn or Dusk and want to use the textures coming with them ....how i need to change them to be ok? or it is used only as guideline? sorry for the silly question...i only want to do things right!

 

[Dakorillon (IMArts)]

I'm pretty sure it says in the read me what is allowed, and what has to be done to make it legal for sale.

 

[mininessie]

thanks! yes but only says

This skin texture set is also a Merchant Resource kit that can be used to create new products (not for creating freebies)

and i never use one so not sure

 

[Dakorillon (IMArts)]

Agreed! Maybe someone smarter/more experienced than us will answer on the thread! lol.

I think it means you can modify it in order to make things to sell, but that you have to make some big modifications in order to sell it. Not just add a couple of freckles. But, that is only my thoughts. I will be interested in what others say.

 

[mininessie]

i know about that it need to be a big change but not sure the way the change is allowed...thank you so much for your answer dear!

 

[Faery_Light]

About MR sets, depending on which ones and which seller there are different usage rules.
Most have it spelled out in the readme files.
Some will allow use on any character model others only the one it was created for.
All require that you do many changes if you plan to retail the work.

Dawn and Dusk can be used as a n MR but do require changes to the original map, you can not sell the original maps as is om any MR.

Most do not permit use for other Merchant Resource packages.

 

[mininessie]

Thanks!

 

[Pendraia]

I struck this problem with my base texture on Luna. I thought I'd changed it sufficiently but hadn't so I would suggest asking Hivewire directly what they will allow.

 

[mininessie]

Thank you!

 

[LisaB]

We do want you to make significant changes to the base texture. The seams are done and QAV approved on these MR's, which to me is the most frustrating part.

It's not enough to just hue shift the texture. You should be adding your own details like different brows, freckles, imperfections, wrinkles, etc. to make something that is your own unique look. With today's technology it's easier than ever to take your own photos to use for brows, lips, scars, etc. Then it's a matter of using a layered editor like Photoshop to incorporate your changes.

 

[mininessie]

Thanks for the answer!