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Whenever sharing a new mesh, mesh edit, recolour/re-texture, or just a download in general, the screenshots should at least show the front, back and side. That way downloaders can easily see all your hard work, as well as how great the mesh or new texture is! :)
Recolours that only change the item's colour usually don't need to be shown from more than one angle, but it's helpful to include pictures of the back as well as the side so downloaders have a better understanding what the recoloured mesh looks like!
The screenshots show your creation from multiple angles (front, back, and sides). Yay! :)
Whenever sharing a new mesh, mesh edit, recolour/re-texture, or just a download in general, the screenshots should at least show the front, back and side. That way downloaders can easily see what hard work, as well as how great the mesh or new texture is! :)
General Guidelines
For these types of uploads, it's important for screenshots to show as much of your work as possible.
All uploads in the Build/Buy mode and Bodyshop/CAS sections require at least a front facing screenshot, while some also require screenshots from multiple angles, including the back and/or side.
These required screenshots help us fully evaluate your upload for Quality, and also give downloaders a good idea of what they'll be getting!
Tip: Screenshots from multiple angles, required or not, can help create more interest in an upload, so feel free to show off your work!
The Sims 2 Guidelines, apply in addition to the above General ones.
Body Shop - All
For new meshes and mesh edits, we want to at least see front as well as either side and/or back screenshots, depending on the item. Glasses and earrings, for example, cannot logically be shown from the back, while clothing and hair meshes can. ;) This way moderators and downloaders alike can easily see what the entire mesh looks like!
Therefore it's good to take pictures from the following angles for new meshes and mesh edits:
Recolours/re-textures are when only the texture file(s) of an item are changed, without creating a new mesh or altering an existing mesh. This can include changes to the diffuse texture, specular, and/or normal or bump map.
When creating a basic recolour, where only the colour of pre-existing textures are being changed, or for items like most accessories, makeup, and eyes, etc., then a front facing screenshot is all that's required. Extra screenshots are always welcome, though! :)
When adding or removing patterns, logos, or otherwise changing the texture details, then screenshots from the front as well as the back and/or side are needed. This lets us check for seamless-ness on patterns and textures, or that anything that has been added to or removed from a texture has been done in such a way that looks good! :)
Note: Please remember, all of these required screenshots must be from live in-game, not CAS, Bodyshop, Blender, etc. :)
(Also see: Unobscured)
Buy Mode
Most new meshes or mesh edits of Build/Buy mode items require only a front facing screenshot.
There are times, however, when we'll want to see back and/or side views as well. If the item has a complex shape, for example, the moderator(s) reviewing the upload will discuss the situation, and will let you know, if you haven't already provided screenshots from multiple angles. :)
When creating a basic recolour, where only the colour of pre-existing textures are being changed, or for items like paintings, where the back of an item is not usually visible, then a front facing screenshot is all that's required. Extra screenshots are always welcome, though! :)
When adding or removing patterns, logos, or otherwise changing the texture details, screenshots from the front are required, while side and/or back screenshots may be required, depending on the item and the details being changed. The moderator(s) reviewing the upload will discuss the situation, and will let you know if multiple angles are necessary. This lets us check for seamless-ness on patterns and textures, or that anything that has been added to or removed from a texture has been done in such a way that looks good! :)
Note: Please remember, all of these required screenshots must be from live in-game, not Blender, Milkshape, or any other meshing program :)
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