MiniMuses Character Creator: How to Layer Assets and Save OCs

To build an original character in the MiniMuses closed beta without visual glitches, select your base model from the sidebar and apply your assets from the inside out—starting with skin tones, base clothing, and primary hairstyles before adding outer garments and accessories. Because the current early access build lacks an auto-save feature, export or save your character design manually before exiting the editor.

Structuring Asset Layers to Prevent Clipping

The selection order in the MiniMuses sidebar determines how textures render on your character model. Items applied later render on top of existing layers.

To maintain clean visual depth and avoid overlapping textures:

1. Apply Base Assets First: Choose skin tones, basic undergarments, and primary hairstyles before equipping outer outfits.
2. Add Overgarments and Accessories: Place coats, skirts, capes, and positioned accessories onto the character after the base layer is complete.
3. Fix Misordered Layers: If an item renders behind a piece of clothing it ought to cover, deselect the problematic asset and re-apply it after the underlying layer is set. Re-selecting the item resets its display priority slot in the editor.
4. Clear Unused Items: Use the Remove or Clear buttons within category menus to delete unnecessary base items. Keeping the active asset list clean prevents clipping and texture artifacts.

Utilizing Color Sliders and Palette Presets

Maintain a cohesive design by using the built-in color picker rather than relying solely on default palette swatches.

• Adjust Sliders: Use the HSL or RGB sliders to fine-tune specific shades across different asset categories.
• Maintain Hex Consistency: Manually input exact hex codes across hair, eye, and outfit categories to keep color schemes consistent across the entire model.
• Control Saturation: Limit your character's palette to a primary, secondary, and tertiary color scheme. Using too many high-saturation colors at once creates visual clutter.
• Store Color Codes Externally: Keep a written record of your key hex codes outside the game to protect your palette choices against file corruption during development builds.

Configuring Poses for Studio Mode

Facial expressions and body stances function independently in the MiniMuses editor. When setting up a Muse for scene composition in Studio Mode, keep the following workflow in mind:

• Inspect Joint Angles: Check arm and leg joints for texture stretching or clipping after adjusting physical stances. Extreme limb angles can cause textures to overlap unexpectedly.
• Prepare for Studio Placement: If you plan to transfer your character into Studio Mode, set a neutral pose. Versatile stances prevent limbs from clipping into background props or furniture during scene setup.

Managing Beta Save States and UI Glitches

Because MiniMuses is currently in a closed beta available to supporters, the user interface and performance features are still undergoing active development.

• Manual Exports: Always export or save your character file manually prior to closing the game, as auto-save is not supported in the current build.
• Manage Asset Load: Heavy UI lag during character creation indicates that too many high-resolution assets are loaded into active slots simultaneously. Remove unused items to restore smooth editor responsiveness.
• Reset UI Glitches: If an asset fails to load properly or a color refuses to apply, save your work, return to the main menu, and reload your project. This action clears the editor's temporary cache and resolves minor interface bugs.