Okay, so as you can see, scaling down the finger controls does curl them from the second knuckle down, but i can’t get the rig to deform all the way from the first knuckle. The thumb does the same thing.
I can move the first knuckle independently by using the other controls in the rig but its kind of a pain.
This is just my hand with the original armature, with the bones x-rayed through so you can see placement. maybe i’m just placing the joints badly? I’m not sure, but I appreciate all feedback. thank you all :*