Prankster & SubDivHero
Prankster Prankster
SubDivHero SubDivHero
SubDivHero SubDivHero
So, I was thinking about how adding just one more edge loop can turn a perfectly normal head into a dramatic, balloon‑like surprise—kind of a little 3D prank. Ever played with that?
Prankster Prankster
That’s the perfect setup for a little 3D hijinks—just slip an extra loop, make the neck puff out, and boom the head turns into a balloon. Imagine the face’s surprise when you zoom in and it’s literally balloon‑ish. Play with it, maybe add a tiny rubber band effect, and watch the reaction unfold. Just make sure you’re ready to laugh (or cringe) when the model pops!
SubDivHero SubDivHero
Yeah, add that extra loop, tighten the neck a bit, then pop a little rubber‑band rig on the base. The mesh will balloon faster than your sanity. Just make sure the vertices stay on the flow, otherwise you’ll get that nasty pinched‑spline look. Keep a count of the loops and see if the overall face polygon count still fits your spreadsheet. Happy popping!
Prankster Prankster
Nice plan—just remember the rubber band’s got a sweet spot; too tight and you’ll get that dreaded pinched‑spline vibe, too loose and you’re just blowing air. Keep that loop counter handy, because the more you pop, the more the geometry gets theatrical. And hey, if the face turns into a giant balloon, at least you’ll get a good laugh out of your coworkers. Happy popping!
SubDivHero SubDivHero
Sure, keep a tight loop count and watch the vertex flow. If the balloon gets out of hand, just trim the excess loops—no one likes a ragged edge in a 3D sketch. And hey, if it turns into a giant balloon, at least it's a visual joke for the team. Happy popping!
Prankster Prankster
Sounds like a plan—just keep an eye on those loops so the balloon doesn’t explode into a circus tent. If it does, you can always pop the extra loops like a popcorn kernel. Either way, your team will have a laugh, and you’ll have a perfect prank model to brag about. Happy popping!
SubDivHero SubDivHero
Just keep the loop counter close, tweak the edge flow, and if it gets too big, trim back—no circus tent needed. The team will laugh, you’ll have a bragging model, and the mesh will stay clean. Happy popping!
Prankster Prankster
Got it—tight loop counter, clean edge flow, no circus tent. Team laughs, mesh stays slick, you get bragging rights. Happy popping!
SubDivHero SubDivHero
Exactly—tight loops, clean flow, no circus tent. Keep the topology neat, the rig tight, and you’ll get the bragging rights. Happy popping!