Lilitu: Paheal does not support HD pics, it blocks all uploads over 2.5MB which means any picture at high res that does not use lossy compression (JPG) that adds distortions to images (artifacts, wikipedia jpg artifacts) will not be allowed. So I've had to upload the HD pic to:
Anonymous1: I'm sorry but given the graphic quality of the 3D engine used here (2nd life?) I don't see where bigger image resolution or less compression artefacts are supposed to enhance the blockiness of the polygons. Wasting disk space and bandwidth is not a quality in itself.
Lilitu: They actually did an update to address that called "mesh" which lets players use customised full-3d models instead of lots of little ones, and enables higher quality normal body shapes - but the default mesh and most player shapes are still using the old version, they are separate things so it will happen over time, it's a bit annoying but I don't think they can really do anythign about it other than advertise more for the new version:
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Get with the 2010's paheal!
The head and face look quite nice though.
http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Mesh_Project_Viewer_FAQ
www.phoenixviewer.com (see the right sidebar)
www.terryreeves.com/SEO-News/fashion-in-second-life-mesh-viewers-demystifying-design