The Newest Evolution Is Here: The Daz Season Pass!

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  • Sevrin said:

    Wonderland said:

    No, it’s because they REMOVED perks from those who used to get them. I haven’t gotten a single orange banner since this Season Pass started and I used to get them all the time. I used to ALWAYS get orange banners for bundles. I only buy bundles, I have no interest in single core characters but I guess Daz no longer cares about bundle buyers. It’s almost as if Daz has completely lost interest in me as a customer. 

    Daz banners have always been on a "what-have-you-done-for-me-lately" basis.  As time went on, you had to own more G8 pro bundles to qualify.  Now they've moved on from pro DO bundles to these themed DO bundles, and unless we buy into the new bundles, we don't get banners.  In the long run, it's better not to buy bundles or any new releases unless the deals really, really work for you, and just pick out the stuff you want when it goes on sale later, just like you would with PA bundles.

    Exactly, there is a banner for SP owners but afaik they still do the banners for owning previous bundles, at least I got one for Jacqueline because I had one of Vicky 8.1 bundles. And yeah, honestly, if you don't care about the core figures I'm not sure why get the bundles at all, just pick the individual items later when they are on sale. 

  • maikdeckermaikdecker Posts: 2,752

    mazinkaiserzero said:

    Sevrin said:

    Wonderland said:

    No, it’s because they REMOVED perks from those who used to get them. I haven’t gotten a single orange banner since this Season Pass started and I used to get them all the time. I used to ALWAYS get orange banners for bundles. I only buy bundles, I have no interest in single core characters but I guess Daz no longer cares about bundle buyers. It’s almost as if Daz has completely lost interest in me as a customer. 

    Daz banners have always been on a "what-have-you-done-for-me-lately" basis.  As time went on, you had to own more G8 pro bundles to qualify.  Now they've moved on from pro DO bundles to these themed DO bundles, and unless we buy into the new bundles, we don't get banners.  In the long run, it's better not to buy bundles or any new releases unless the deals really, really work for you, and just pick out the stuff you want when it goes on sale later, just like you would with PA bundles.

    Exactly, there is a banner for SP owners but afaik they still do the banners for owning previous bundles, at least I got one for Jacqueline because I had one of Vicky 8.1 bundles. And yeah, honestly, if you don't care about the core figures I'm not sure why get the bundles at all, just pick the individual items later when they are on sale. 

    I just got an orange banner for "extra 20% off" for the "Jazz 8.1 Undercover Boogie Bundle", because for my "interest in male figures", which probably is true as most of the Pro bundles I bought - which still weren't many - were male figures... still doesn't tempt me to dish out ~ $ 40.- for that bundle, 'cause there's nothing in it that I really need.

  • chris-2599934chris-2599934 Posts: 1,804

    FWIW I've NOT been a regular buyer of bundles over the years - the last pro bundle I bought was Valentino 8 in November 2020, and that would have been at a deep discount. I'm not a SP holder either. Nonetheless, I'm getting an orange banner this morning: 

    "Add Jazz 8.1 to Your Library

    You've been a fan of our male characters over the years, so enjoy an EXTRA 20% OFFJazz 8.1 Undercover Boogie Bundle."

    Buy the things you like, at the price you're prepared to pay. If that leads to orange banners down the line, then great. If it doesn't, so what? There's no point in buying stuff you don't want at high prices just to trigger unspecified orange banner savings on unspecified items. That's the sort of thinking that gets you buying season passes...

  • maikdeckermaikdecker Posts: 2,752

    chris-2599934 said:

    FWIW I've NOT been a regular buyer of bundles over the years - the last pro bundle I bought was Valentino 8 in November 2020, and that would have been at a deep discount. I'm not a SP holder either. Nonetheless, I'm getting an orange banner this morning: 

    "Add Jazz 8.1 to Your Library

    You've been a fan of our male characters over the years, so enjoy an EXTRA 20% OFFJazz 8.1 Undercover Boogie Bundle."

    Buy the things you like, at the price you're prepared to pay. If that leads to orange banners down the line, then great. If it doesn't, so what? There's no point in buying stuff you don't want at high prices just to trigger unspecified orange banner savings on unspecified items. That's the sort of thinking that gets you buying season passes...

    +1

  • The Blurst of TimesThe Blurst of Times Posts: 2,410
    edited May 2021

    Well, the Jazz Bundle is the right price for me. With whatever stacking discounts (SP holder, the other banner, etc.), it was $22 & change in my Cart for the bundle.
    Throw on another discount code, and it goes down to $19.95 in my cart... and even lower with the other discount code.

    It's a pretty easy decision at that price point, IMO.

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  • The Blurst of TimesThe Blurst of Times Posts: 2,410
    edited May 2021

    Jazz contest is up (Season Pass only, again)... theme: “undercover cop that’s low on time and high on crime"

    Submission required by Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 11:59:59 MT, same email as Jacqueline contest.

    https://www.daz3d.com/official-contest-rules

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  • xyer0xyer0 Posts: 5,906

    Like, totally tubular, man, I mean, yeah.

    No seams, no hems, no creases. They even saved money/time on promo setups.

     
  • AtiAti Posts: 9,129

    Wish I had time to actually render something for the contest. :D

    I like the Jazz bundle. And with all the discounts, it's at a reasonable price, too.

  • CHWTCHWT Posts: 1,179
    edited May 2021
    xyer0 said:

    Like, totally tubular, man, I mean, yeah.

    No seams, no hems, no creases. They even saved money/time on promo setups.

     
    OT and I already mentioned in the Jazz thread, but the To The Max Outfit stands pale next to the Winter Dweller Outfit.
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  • TimbalesTimbales Posts: 2,330
    edited May 2021
    xyer0 said:

    Like, totally tubular, man, I mean, yeah.

    No seams, no hems, no creases. They even saved money/time on promo setups.

     
    I think the Feel the Funk outfit is okay. The collar actually looks good for a change, and most of outfit has construction details for a change. The Max outfit, though. Another shapeless overcoat that doesn't close with inadequate construction and tailoring details. You can't see enough of the turtleneck and pants to see if maybe they are okay. It disappoints me that this is the usual for what we get. It also makes me kind of sad for the artists making them, they do better work than this. I can only think it's commissioned work they are takings on for the money and have zero passion or inspiration for the subject.
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  • wmiller314wmiller314 Posts: 184

    Kaleb242 said:

    Jazz 8.1 HD Add-On

    Jazz 8.1 HD Add-On

    What's with the sloped shoulders? This poor guy must have a terrible time trying to wear a backpack. 

  • Kaye KayeKaye Kaye Posts: 210
    edited May 2021

    I'm a bit confused my the SP Content Guidelines: 'low on crime and high on crime'?

     

     

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  • IceCrMnIceCrMn Posts: 2,129

    Kaye Kaye said:

    I'm a bit confused my the SP Content Guidelines: 'low on crime and high on crime'?

     

     

    I'm pretty sure "high" has something to with it.

  • The Blurst of TimesThe Blurst of Times Posts: 2,410
    edited May 2021

    Kaye Kaye said:

    I'm a bit confused my the SP Content Guidelines: 'low on crime and high on crime'?

     

    Yeah... the season pass page is firetrucked up, but the actual contest rules page has the wording "Low on time and high on crime" (whatever that means).

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  • Kaye KayeKaye Kaye Posts: 210

    The Blurst of Times said:

    Kaye Kaye said:

    I'm a bit confused my the SP Content Guidelines: 'low on crime and high on crime'?

     

    Yeah... the season pass page is firetrucked up, but the actual contest rules page has the wording "Low on time and high on crime" (whatever that means).

    Thanks! And yep, no clue what it means either.

  • SevrinSevrin Posts: 6,306
    edited May 2021

    Kaye Kaye said:

    The Blurst of Times said:

    Kaye Kaye said:

    I'm a bit confused my the SP Content Guidelines: 'low on crime and high on crime'?

     

    Yeah... the season pass page is firetrucked up, but the actual contest rules page has the wording "Low on time and high on crime" (whatever that means).

    Thanks! And yep, no clue what it means either.

    Maybe he's in a hurry to do some crimes?  Maybe he has to be running or looking at a clock or his watch or his phone?

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  • Okay, going to be literal and going back to the rules page since I am still confused...

    "Use the Daz character Jazz 8.1 to create a new static render not previously posted or shared that relates to the theme of an “undercover cop that’s low on time and high on crime” — showcasing stress with a sense of coolness and conflict."

    Everything before and after "high on crime" makes more sense.

    I may still go with "high on crime", though... duude, it's not even 4/20 anymore, but whatevs.

  • AlmightyQUESTAlmightyQUEST Posts: 2,003
    With all the people saying they don't "get" this bundle and the one for Jacqueline I feel like I've slipped into some parallel dimension where TV shows were just slightly different or something...
  • blazblaz Posts: 261

    I know Jazz is all the rage right now, but here's my contest entry for Jacqueline.

    GALLERY

  • mr clammr clam Posts: 707

    .I like it. Half Joni Mitchell in Big Sur, half menacing fantasy.

  • AllenArtAllenArt Posts: 7,168

    I think it might mean that he has more crime than he can handle and no time to solve it all ;)

  • SeraSera Posts: 1,675

    blaz said:

    I know Jazz is all the rage right now, but here's my contest entry for Jacqueline.

    GALLERY

    Probably my favorite Jacqueline render so far. 

  • xyer0xyer0 Posts: 5,906

    certaintree38 said:

    blaz said:

    I know Jazz is all the rage right now, but here's my contest entry for Jacqueline.

    GALLERY

    Probably my favorite Jacqueline render so far. 

    Me two. 

  • I got the banner for the bundle, but is it really worth it for a one interesting outfit and a face morph I'd end putting on Sanjay 8? I guess not.

  • JamesJABJamesJAB Posts: 1,760

    Here's a little more love for Brooke!

  • blazblaz Posts: 261

    So... lately, every other item I get has some sort of issue. I've been fixing them myself, but things have gone over the line.

    I got the Boogie bundle for $17 and am seriously considering returning it. It doesn't matter how cheap stuff is if I cant use it or have to fix it myself.

     

    Default Max Shirt

     

    Edited Max Shirt (Just a shader edit with default textures. I don't know if this is how it's supposed to look, but at least it looks like something you can put in a render.)

     

    Sadly, this is not the only issue the bundle has.

    I won't be fixing stuff anymore. If it's not quality, I'm returning it. And this is the last bundle I buy if things don't change dramatically.

     

    On a cheekier note. I am glad I was born in the 80's when the "invisible stitch" was already invented cheekydevil

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  • CHWTCHWT Posts: 1,179
    No name huh? Old cache on my phone, or someone forgot to update the season pass webpage? (If it is the latter, DAZ you can do better than that)
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  • MelissaGTMelissaGT Posts: 2,611

    I've been noticing issues like that with a lot of outfits...shaders needing to be tweaked. I'm not afraid of rolling up my sleeves and getting dirty on the surfaces tab, but that should be for customization only. You shouldn't have to spend time fixing something to get it to usable on new items made for Iray. Bringing 3DL shaders to Iray, yes. But new stuff? No. 

  • WonderlandWonderland Posts: 6,855

    melissastjames said:

    I've been noticing issues like that with a lot of outfits...shaders needing to be tweaked. I'm not afraid of rolling up my sleeves and getting dirty on the surfaces tab, but that should be for customization only. You shouldn't have to spend time fixing something to get it to usable on new items made for Iray. Bringing 3DL shaders to Iray, yes. But new stuff? No. 

    I fix or completely alter shaders on 98% of clothing and 100% of skins. (Which is why I don’t buy anything with PBR shaders, I still don’t know how to fix them and don’t feel like learning right now.) I also change all morphs and poses. I look at Daz products as just a starting point, Otherwise it’s just playing with Barbies in the computer and calling it art. Although I have seen actual art of photos taken of Barbie dolls, so there’s that...

  • blazblaz Posts: 261

    As do I, and I actually quite enjoy fiddling with shaders. Not so much fixing textures, morphs and geometry.

    A good shader can't help this.

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