VRS Introduces TacPack®/Superbug™ v1.7!
Upgrades Available for TacPack P3D v1-5 Licenses
TacPack® and Superbug™ support is now available for Prepar3D® v6 covering v6.0.26.30799 through v6.0.34.31011 (HF4).
While the TacPack v1.7 update is primarily focused on obtaining support for P3D v6, other changes include TPM performance and visual upgrades as well as the removal of the legacy requirement for DX9c dependencies.
TacPack and Superbug v1.7 is now available for anyone currently running P3D v4 through v5. v1.7 supports all 64-bit versions of P3D including v6. If you are currenrtly running v4 or v5 TacPack licenses, you may upgrade to a v6 license at up to 50% off the new license price regardless of maintenance status on the previous license. Any existing maintenance remaining on the previous license will be carried over to the new license.
Customers who wish to continue using TacPack for P3D 4/5 may still obtain the 1.7 update from the Customer Portal as usual, provided your maintenance is in good standing. If not, maintenance renewals may be purcahsed from the customer portal under license details.
For additional details, please see the Announcements topic in our support forums. If you have any questions related to upgrading or new purchases, please create a topic under an appropriate support sub-forum.
Introducing SuperScript!
For TacPack-Powered VRS F/A-18E Superbug
VRS SuperScript is a comprehensive set of Lua modules for FSUIPC (payware versions) for interfacing hardware with the VRS TacPack-Powered F/A-18E Superbug. This suite is designed to assist everyone from desktop simulator enthusiasts with HOTAS setups, to full cockpit builders who wish to build complex hardware systems including physical switches, knobs, levers and lights. Command the aircraft using real hardware instead of mouse clicking the virtual cockpit!
SuperScript requires
FSUIPC (payware),
TacPack & Superbug for P3D/FSX. Please read
system specs carefully before purchase.
Gumroad Body Mechanics Rigs Mega Pack 11 By Joe Daniels Animschool Picker Maya 2014 Up |verified| Jun 2026
The pack has been widely praised for its "simplistic, neat and flexible rigs for body mechanics". Students have used the rigs to create successful animation reels, such as a "Pole Dance" shot that allowed the animator to focus entirely on weight and balance without worrying about technical glitches.
Whether you're practicing a heavy lift or a complex parkour run, these rigs provide the perfect playground to sharpen your skills before moving on to full production characters.
Great for subtle everyday gestures, acting choices, and standard walks/runs. Why Focus Extensively on Body Mechanics?
specifically designed for perfecting character animation skills. These rigs are highly regarded by instructors at institutions like Animation Apprentice The pack has been widely praised for its
The Gumroad Body Mechanics Rigs Mega Pack 11 by Joe Daniels is a valuable resource for animators and studios seeking to enhance their body mechanics animation capabilities. With its comprehensive collection of pre-built rigs, compatibility with Maya 2014, and integration with the AnimSchool Picker, this pack offers a convenient and efficient solution for producing high-quality animations. Whether for film, television, or video game production, this pack is an essential tool for achieving realistic and engaging body mechanics.
in their chosen version of Maya.
: If you have multiple rigs in a scene, you must map the picker to the specific rig. In the picker UI, change the to match the rig you are currently working on Control Layout Great for subtle everyday gestures, acting choices, and
: Open a fresh Maya scene. Go to File > Reference Editor , and create a reference to your chosen .ma or .mb character file. Never animate directly in the source asset file.
: Always reference the rig files into your scene instead of opening them directly. This keeps your animation file clean and protects the original rig from accidental damage.
These rigs are designed to be "fast." This means that in Maya, you can scrub the timeline and playblast in real-time, allowing you to see the true weight and timing of your animation immediately. 2. Focus on Pose These rigs are highly regarded by instructors at
These rigs are built to be lightweight and responsive within the Maya viewport. Even on older hardware (supporting Maya 2014 and up), animators can work efficiently without significant lag.
Designed strictly for body mechanics, so they are not meant for complex lip-syncing or detailed emotional acting pieces. Final Verdict
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Select controls from a dedicated UI window instead of clicking through complex NURBS curves in your main scene.
