LOL!!! Oh man, I can't tell you how many times I've done that chatting with Syncroz! Too many, too many.
They can be, yes, but only if you're either using the 12/22_DLC version of the HS Performance Mod, or edit the current version in a method plasticmind suggested that I don't remember... I got too frustrated with the removal of features, so I just gave up and stuck with the 12/22_DLC version. That's how I've been able to use backgrounds in the Studio.
I'm pretty sure that shot with Faeyline took hours. I don't keep track of time, but I know it was quite time-consuming. I have this thing where I can think of ideas while not working, but when I jump on the Studio, my mind goes totally blank, lol.
Oh, I know it's all just for fun and sharing, but when I see a lot of the same people putting up so many pics, I kinda feel obligated to contribute. It's even tougher when I'm battling Syncroz or helping BT with our own venture, since multi-tasking is a weakness of mine; I get overwhelmed.
I guess that's the difference between you and me. I can spend hours working on and patiently creating new girls. I can't say I'm new to Studio work, anymore, but I can say that creating girls is something I've had fun doing since The Sims. PlayClub was my first experience with posing, and I honestly feel like I'm still learning.
Thanks for all the kind words and support, I do appreciate the hell out of it! I can get really down on myself, at times.
Btw, I wouldn't mind if you ever wanted to use my girls for shots, seeing as how I've got way too many to deal with, lol. I get the feeling that most of the Studio people aren't totally comfortable sharing their girls, and I totally understand that. But, since that's all I ever really used to do, I'm accustomed to still sharing them. On the other hand, there are certain things I wouldn't be comfortable seeing some of my girls doing, so it's tricky stuff.
On that note, I think I have all the girls you've shared?