November 24, 2021, “Lopo-san Maker” Released!
Lopo-san Maker is a 3D character model maker that can be played in a web browser.
It is made with something called Unity’s WebGL and can be played with the same controls on both PCs and smartphones.
*Some functions are limited on smartphones, but that story is discussed in Frequently Asked Questions as discussed later in this section.
This article will summarize what you can do with Mr. Lopo’s Maker and some frequently asked questions.
Webブラウザで１千９百万通りのロポさんが作れる！？
●ロポさんメーカー● https://t.co/EL8gPlj1p0
ついに公開～
作って遊んだりTwitterに投稿したり作ったロポさんをVRChatアバター化できたりもします！
スマホでも遊べますのでぜひ～！
(うまく動かんかったらパソコンで試してネ)#ロポさん pic.twitter.com/jWyyN0Izyz— トハ＠3DCG暮らし (@tohawork) November 24, 2021
What you can do with Lopo-san Maker
First of all, please watch this introductory PV. (I did my best to make it)
The following 4 things can be done with Lopo-san Maker.
- Easily create various Lopo-san with a web browser.
- You can post images of the Lopo-san you made on Twitter.
- You can check the list of Lopo-san’s items you made.
- You can also make Lopo-san your VRChat avatar.
I will explain a little bit in turn.
(1) Easily create various Lopo-san with a web browser
Lopo-san Maker runs in your web browser!
You don’t need to install any apps, and you can play with Lopo-san Maker anytime and anywhere you have internet access – it works (for a change) in the browser of your smartphone.
(2) You can post images of the Lopo-san you made on Twitter
By pressing the Twitter button on the Lopo-san Maker, you can post images of the Loposan you have created to Twitter.
In more detail, Lopo-san Maker uploads an image to an image sharing service called “Imgur” and the thumbnail of the image is displayed on Twitter.
(3) You can check the list of Lopo-san’s items you made
You can check what items are used in Lopo-san models made by Lopo-san Maker.
The Loposan Maker was originally created to make it easy to simulate the combination of Loposan series items that are available at BOOTH Toha’s store.
The ability to combine various parts is a feature of the Lopo-san series, but if you think about it, the only one where you can see how all parts fit together is the Toha only…
That makes it a little hard for others to Lopo-san variation imagine.
As I wrote in my article introducing Lopo-san’s series here.
Since Lopo-san was created as a material model, I hope that people who are considering purchasing Lopo-san items as materials will also Lopo-san Maker and try out various things 🙂
(4) You can also make Lopo-san your VRChat avatar.
Lopo-san made by Lopo-san Maker. so There’s even a service that turns them into avatars you can use on VRChat!
Lopo-san model is “low poly, no shaking stuff, but looks good,” and there have been requests to use it as an avatar for the Quest version of VRChat for some time.
However, because Lopo’s model was created in such a way that each part can be combined, the meshes and materials are separated, making it difficult to use the model in the Quest version of VRChat as it is.
…If it becomes easy to create various Lopo models with the Lopo-san Maker, wouldn’t it be great if everyone could create their own favorite Lopo-san in their VRChat avatar anyway?
Unity Assets or BOOTH Features would work, I thought.
So, after much deliberation, I could add a service to Lopo-san Maker with create a VRChat avatar.
Thankfully, we have already received orders from several people.
Each and every Lopo-san who requests an avatar is sent out by hand by Toha. Depending on the situation, you may have to wait a little longer, but you are welcome to use Avatarization Services.
Lopo-san Maker: Frequently Asked Questions
From here on, we will be compiling questions that we received after the release of Lopo-san Maker, as well as questions that have not been asked but people might be thinking about, in a Q&A format. There may be more from time to time.
Questions – About Operation of Lopo-san Maker
- QLong loading time, Lopo-san Maker does not start.
- A
t may take some time to start up depending on server congestion and device specifications. If it does not work after reloading and waiting for a while on a mobile phone, please try using a PC browser.
Security features such as adblocking can also cause loading errors.
- QWhen I was playing with it, the menus started to garble and move slowly.
- A
Please reload your web browser and reload. m(_ _)m
- QUnable to start email from Lopo-san maker.
- A
You are most likely stuck in your web browser’s pop-up blocker. On your computer, you may also not be able to start e-mail if your default mailer is not set up.
- QText in e-mails is garbled.
- A
If you launch Mail via Safari on your iPhone, the text may be garbled; use a browser other than Safari or update to iOS 15 to avoid garbled text.
Questions – About Lopo Model that can be made with the Lopo-san Maker
- Q
I’ve got chemo ears and I’ve got human ears… I don’t want to have four ears. - A
In terms of model data, the four ears phenomenon is designed to occur. It is recommended to select “Kururi”, “Sarari”, or “Cool B” wigs that hide the human ears, or to use “headphones” or “ear muffs” to hide the human ears.
- QSometimes when you select a wig, the hat you were wearing disappears.
- A
Wigs “YANCHA A” and “PATTUN B” are not recommended for hats because the hair will stick out. If you choose them, the hat you were wearing will come off.
- Q
Can I use Lopo-san made by Lopo-san Maker as my icon image? - A
Lopo-san in Lopo-san Maker is everyone’s Lopo-san, so personalization is not allowed. However, if you mention in your profile that your icon was created by Lopo Maker, you can use the icon.
If you have already purchased Lopo-san as your avatar, you are free to use the image as you wish.
- QI want to save Lopo-san who made it.
- A
Sorry, there is no save function – capturing and leaving the item list screen may be a saving alternative.
- QIs it true that the Lopo-san Maker can create 19 million different Lopo-san?
- A
It seems to be possible to make them computationally 🙂 Since there must be some combinations of colors and designs that do not match, I think the number of patterns that look good will be much smaller.
Enjoy Lopo-san Maker!
Since the release of Lopo-san Maker, many people have played with it and posted their own Lopo-san on Twitter – thank you very much!
Lopo’s image posted on Twitter is# Lopo. You can see it in the tags – fun to watch ^^^.
I know that the production of Lopo-san Maker and Lopo-san’s VRChat avatarization service may not be well managed since it is run by just one person, but…
I look forward to working with Lopo-san Maker for many years to come!
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