Exactly what level of hand holding do you require? It shouldn't be difficult to find beginner-level information on the internet for this. The defining characteristic of a base mesh is that it's to be used for something else, so it generally has a lower level of detail, and simpler topology that would support being altered…
@DiamondDog The answer is it depends. Is there a workflow specific technical limitation or requirement for all quad grid topology? If this type of topology isn't a hard technical requirement then the answer is: Yes, there are more efficient topology layouts and modeling strategies. Leaving extra geometry (that's a…
@Boosted24v Not a problem, you're welcome. You're definitely on the right track. it's just about finding a process that works well with your available tool set and getting those fine details down. There's many different ways to approach creating the base mesh. Some artists prefer non-destructive workflows and others are…