That said, as is, a single layer of clothing on the upper torso is very limiting, as is only having the option for short shorts or short skirt on the lower torso / legs.
Cap'n.
I just want to make sure we're on the same page here, so I know how to move forward. When you say "layer", what do you mean by that?
Currently there is one layer on the clothing mesh. I have added in the addition of two extra layers, which basically just adds two textures together and lets you decide to take one or the other off. So for instance, you can have one of the bra and panties sets on, and then layer another outfit like the schoolgirl one over it, and then something over that if you want.
What it
doesn't do is add new meshes. There's no "jacket" mesh, or "pants" mesh, or anything like that. You're still "stuck" with the single mesh top and short shorts, etc. on the lower legs until I actually create more meshes (if I do at some point).
I personally haven't found it that limiting considering that there are an
infinite number of outfits that can be created with the current system. I'd love to see some good pants outfits, but I also like the ones with shorts or skirts. They come off pretty quickly anyway, haha. If I add pants to the sim, it just turns the infinite amount of available outfits into a slightly larger infinite amount.
Like I say, so few people make outfits for Sex Sim that it's been largely up to me to provide them via the store. Since no one has really shown an interest in making them themselves then I'm not sure if adding more meshes would change that. People either tend to be interested or not. I've done a lot of mods, etc. for games and most of the time as a modder you just learn to live with what's available and work within those limits. That doesn't mean I wouldn't like to see more 3D clothing layers added to the sim, but I would like to see people use what
is available before I spend too much time adding more.
So basically, if by "layers" you are talking about more meshes, more UV maps, pants, etc. then no, the layers I added won't be anything like that, so it might not be worth my time to finish putting them in after all (coding all the routines for adding a layer in the menu, adding them to the outfit XML files, writing them to the preferences so they load next time, etc. etc.). If that's the case then I can save time now and maybe make some time to add actual 3D layer meshes some time in the future.
I guess I'm not sure if you're asking for the extra layers more as a user or as a creator.