Medium poly Cannon
polycounter lvl 12
Hey all, brand new here!
I've been working on a small game with a friend of mine... gonna be updating this thread as and when things get finished...
CANNON is first!
C&C need please!
A-thank-ye-very-much
4132 polys
2X 1024 diffuse maps
I've been working on a small game with a friend of mine... gonna be updating this thread as and when things get finished...
CANNON is first!
C&C need please!
A-thank-ye-very-much
4132 polys
2X 1024 diffuse maps
Replies
Would you mind showing you uv/texture maps? I'm sure you could probably fit everything onto one 1024 map.
Other than that, it looks really clean with next to no wear and tear. Also, no spec or normal maps? What platform are you developing for?
This is being developed for P.C. spec and normal maps coming soon!
Here are the texture and UV maps, I went for two 1024's because the cannon will be viewed close up from most angles
two maps for a simple asset like this is dumb in general. move them into one or look like a fool. with two textures, this one asset becomes two draw calls ingame (bad).
Thanks for the crit... This isn't for any AAA or Unreal type engine, it's a casual game a friend and I are making for fun and practice, the cannon will be the central object in the game, and will take up a lot of screen space during play time and (hopefully) in cutscenes.
If you still think I should take it down to one 1024, then I will give it a try
Thanks again!
Make her a dirty dirty girl.
I was hoping that the normal map would take care of the pitting, but you're totally right, gotta make her good and filthy!
THANKS!
you seemed surprised to get a critique.
"C&C need please!"
?? .. you deflected my suggestion because your asset was just for "fun and practice" - which is it? i don't want to waste my time giving unwanted criticism. all you have to do is say "not looking for critiques" and you'll get that.
if this cannon is the center piece, and you'll be using normal maps, i'd consider making a high poly version. you're practically there with what you have. all you have to do is merge some geometry, adjust some loops, and apply a mesh smooth. not to imply this is a triple A title, or anything. it's just a logical and good practice for these type of assets.
I'm really glad for the criticism and I wasn't deflecting yours, I was just pointing out that this isn't going to be a game where cutting down on draw calls will make a difference, and I was just a little surpised at the bluntness.
No disrespect intended man
I totally agree though, I should get into the habit of using good practice, thanks!
sigh
Good luck sir.
Message recieved, good modeling starts NOW!
well, um, it will get you FUN
jesus, if people like this make games, i don't want to play them
why does anyone make art?
Its fun
It feels good
Its nice when others see what you've made
Its nice when your artwork elicits any kind of emotion whatsoever, be it love, disgust, confusion...
the last fucking thing on the list should be "it pays the bills"
Be a little less douchey and try to enjoy life, because at the end of yours what really matters? The people you touched with your art? The feeling you had when making the art? Or the paycheck that accompanied your art?
If you're planning to use a normal map, the low poly mesh can be much lower. Take away many edges from the detailed rings around the cannon (don't use seperate elements). Save that detail for the high poly normal map.
Spice it up, and don't make excuses. Just because something is casual, doesn't mean it can't look good.
@achillesian: People who create art just for fun and pleasure don't ask for criticism on Polycount. A few digital polygons with an image applied do it isn't automatically a work of art in the way you'd view a classical painting. Here, "art" takes some degree of skill, experience, and effort. If you can't handle it...get a job as a cake decorator.
a good read.
I shrank down the 1024's to 512's, and it looks the same! Swish!
Losing the extra poly's however didn't look so good, think I'm gonna put them back... also going to add a "muzzle flash" type thing... COMING SOON!
@beserK: did you make a highpoly yet?
P.S. I've never made a normal map before
"just make a normal map with mudbox" means your going to make a highpoly
http://wiki.polycount.net/
http://vimeo.com/4976913
@butt_sahib: WOW, that's awesome, thanks!
@sampson: HOLY CRAP! How perfect is that, going to download that when I get home! thanks a billion!