Step 2: Production Workflow

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The VRChat item creation process follows the recommended workflow for CONNECT sales.

For guidance on the basic creation process, please refer to the official VRChat guides below.

 

VRChat Official Guides

🔗VRChat Creators Main: https://creators.vrchat.com/

🔗VRChat Avatar Guide: https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/

🔗Creating Your First Avatar: https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/creating-your-first-avatar/

 

VRChat Performance Rank Reference

We recommend creating items with the total polygon count (avatar body + clothing + accessories, etc.) according to the following platform-specific standards:

  • PC - Good Rank Recommended Standard: Total polygon count of 70,000 triangles or less

  • Quest compatibility: Total polygon count of 20,000 triangles or less

     

🔗Performance Ranks: https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-performance-ranking-system/

🔗Avatar Optimization Tips: https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-optimizing-tips/

🔗Android Content Optimization (Quest): https://creators.vrchat.com/platforms/android/quest-content-optimization/

 

Below are the essential and recommended settings for each item type:

 

2-1. Avatar Creation

Essential Settings

  • Humanoid Rig Setup
  • Add VRC Avatar Descriptor Component
  • View Position Setup (viewpoint position in VRChat - recommended between both eyes)
  • Avatar Size (Humanoid standard): 0.5~5m (average 1.65m)
    • Exceeding this range may cause IK operation errors in VRChat.

Recommended Settings

  • Eye Bone: For eye movement simulation
  • Viseme: Recommended for mouth shape setup (Blendshape method recommended)
  • PhysBone: For physics effects on hair/tail, etc.
  • Blendshape: For facial expressions and appearance changes

  • Please optimize the avatar's polygon count so buyers can combine various clothing/accessories.

     

2-2. Clothing Creation

Essential Information

  • Specify Compatible Avatar
    • Please clearly indicate the avatar name(s) that the clothing is compatible with in the description so buyers can confirm (e.g., Lucy)
    • We recommend including the avatar's sales link for easy buyer verification.
  • Specify Clothing Polygon Count
    • Please list the total polygon count of the clothing in the description so buyers can confirm.
    • Use Triangle standard for specification (e.g., +8,500 Triangles)

    • We recommend minimizing polygons so buyers can combine with other items.

       

Recommended Settings

  • PhysBone Setup
    • We recommend adding PhysBone to parts that need movement, such as skirts or capes, to add swaying effects.
    • Excessive PhysBone can cause performance degradation, so please use only where necessary.
    • For Quest compatibility, we recommend minimizing PhysBone usage.
  • Penetration Prevention
    • Please minimize clothing clipping through the avatar's body.
    • Pay special attention to arms, chest, and thigh areas as they have significant movement, and we recommend testing with various body types and poses.
  • Remove Unnecessary Polygons
    • Please delete hidden avatar body parts under clothing (e.g., torso and arms not visible when wearing a top).
    • Removing internal clothing faces and invisible details will reduce unnecessary polygons and improve performance.
  • Quest Optimization

    • For Quest platform compatibility, we recommend consolidating Materials into one.

       

2-3. Accessory Creation

Essential Information

  • Specify Compatible Avatar
    • Please clearly indicate the avatar name(s) that the accessory is compatible with in the description so buyers can confirm (e.g., Lucy)
    • We recommend including the avatar's sales link for easy buyer verification.
  • Specify Accessory Polygon Count
    • Please list the total polygon count of the accessory in the description so buyers can confirm.
    • Use Triangle standard for specification (e.g., +3,200 Triangles)
    • We recommend minimizing polygons so buyers can combine with other items.
  • Specify Attachment Location

    • Please specify where the accessory attaches (e.g., Head, Hand, Back, Chest, etc.)

       

Recommended Settings

  • PhysBone Setup
    • We recommend adding PhysBone to parts that need movement, such as earrings or tail accessories, to add swaying effects.
    • Excessive PhysBone can cause performance degradation, so please use only where necessary.
      • For Quest compatibility, we recommend minimizing PhysBone usage.
  • Attachment Location Considerations
    • Head: Please position so it doesn't obstruct vision. Especially earrings, hats, etc. need verification from first-person perspective.
    • Hand: Please configure to accurately match hand bone positions. Testing is needed to ensure natural appearance during hand movements.
    • Back: Please verify no clipping through avatar body or floor when sitting or lying down.
    • Chest: We recommend allowing tolerance to accommodate chest size variations.
  • Consider Multiple Accessory Combinations
    • Since buyers often wear multiple accessories simultaneously, please minimize individual accessory polygons and Materials.
    • For example, we recommend creating each accessory lightweight so earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bags, etc. can be worn together.
  • Quest Optimization

    • For Quest platform compatibility, we recommend consolidating Materials into one.

       

📦 Unity Package Export

After completing production, create a Unity Package.

Export Steps:

  1. Select the folder/files to upload in the Project window
  2. Top menu: Assets → Export Package...
    1. Required Check: ☑️ Include dependencies
  3. Select save path and click save button

Notes:

  • Maximum file capacity: 1GB
  • Verify all essential assets are included (Prefab, Textures, Materials, Meshes, etc.)
  • Do not include SDK or Modular Avatar itself (buyers install separately)

Reference: Unity Package Official Guide

 

✅ CONNECT Recommended Production Method

CONNECT recommends the following production method to enable buyers to use items easily and quickly:

1. Provide as Unity Package

  • .unitypackage format
  • Maximum capacity: 1GB
  • Include all assets (Prefab, Textures, Materials, Meshes, etc.)

2. Include Prefab

  • Provide in Prefab format so buyers can use it immediately by dragging and dropping onto the avatar
  • Reference: Unity Prefab Guide

3. Modular Avatar Compatible Structure

  • Rigged Items (clothing, long tails, wings, etc.):
    • Must include bone structure
    • Bone names must match the target avatar
    • Mesh must be properly skinned

  • Non-Rigged Accessories (hats, glasses, etc.):

    • Provide in Prefab format positioned appropriately for easy buyer placement

    For details: Modular Avatar Official Documentation, Clothing Compatibility Guide

4.  Include Basic Information in Item Description

  • Compatible avatar list
  • Simple installation/usage instructions (e.g., "Apply using Modular Avatar")

  • Required tools (Unity version, VRChat SDK, Modular Avatar, etc.)

     

⚠️ If Using a Different Production Method

If using a different method than the recommended production method above, please specify the usage guide in the Description for buyers:

Recommended Inclusions:

  • Basic installation method
  • Compatible avatar list
  • Required tools/assets (e.g., specific Shader, VRCFury, etc.)

  • FAQ (optional)

     

Providing a detailed guide is optional but recommended:

  • Step-by-step installation method (including screenshots)

  • Format: PDF, Notion/Google Docs link, or ReadMe.txt