I couldn't find cubic mapping, i think u made that one up guys.
I tried the automatic on a new shape and it worked out alright. some of the edges on my object might new sewing but it's not that bad I don't think.
I think automatic might be the way for me to go for a little while. i'll keep playing with it for a while.
gotta work on my texturing skills. good thing i have a lot of saved up tuts for it though, been saving them as i go overtime ["this would be helpful to save when i actually start texturing" sort of thing doncha know]
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