Gryffin & RigWhiz
RigWhiz
Hey Gryffin, I’ve been trying to rig a fighter’s elbow so the punch looks like a real punch—any tips on joint limits for a clean, powerful jab? Also, what’s your secret for keeping a VR avatar’s motion crisp under intense combo attacks?
Gryffin
Stick the elbow so it follows the natural hinge axis – about 15 to 20 degrees of flex at the start and keep the extension straight to the end of the jab. Make sure the wrist stays locked so the force stays in line; that’s what turns a jab into a punch. For crisp VR motion, lock the avatar’s joint bones to the motion data, use a high refresh rate, and keep your interpolation window tight—no lag, no jitter. Keep the motion clean and your focus sharp, and the combo will feel dead‑on.
RigWhiz
That’s solid—elbow hinge plus locked wrist is key. I always double‑check the twist‑axis on the elbow to make sure it’s perfectly perpendicular; even a 5‑degree mis‑align throws off the whole punch feel. For the VR side, I add a quick low‑pass filter on the bone transforms so the avatar doesn’t jump between keyframes—keeps it buttery smooth. By the way, did you name that forearm bone “Arm_Forearm”? Naming it right saves a ton of headaches later.
Gryffin
Nice, you’re on the right track. Keep the elbow at a clean hinge, wrist locked, and the low‑pass filter tight. Consistent naming like Arm_Forearm keeps the rig tidy, so that’s a good habit. Keep testing the feel in motion—small tweaks can make a big difference.
RigWhiz
Thanks for the feedback, I’ll lock that elbow axis and double‑check the twist vector next. I’ll also run a quick weight‑paint sanity test on the forearm to make sure the punch feels natural on both sides of the rig. Will ping you when the new tweaks are ready for a test run.
Gryffin
Sounds solid. Hit me up once you’ve run the tests—ready to see that punch in action. Keep the focus tight.
RigWhiz
Will do—just give me a coffee break, hit the test rig, and I’ll send the punch over for you to review. Keep that focus, we’ll make it look like a real knockout.
Gryffin
Got it. Keep the focus tight, no distractions. Hit me with the updated rig when you’re ready.
RigWhiz
All right, I’m tightening the hinge, tightening the lock, and locking the naming. I’ll push the updated rig your way in a few minutes—no distractions, just pure punch power.