At least for Firestorm the steps you listed work the same as well. Due to my abundant sculptie furnished apartments I learned real quick about the LOD trick and yes it was at 4 when it occurred, probably just SL being screwy that night.
Kitty Cats Are Like Potato Chips, You Can Never Have Just One
Cats faces are messed up
Kitty Cats Are Like Potato Chips, You Can Never Have Just One 
