Low poly Dwarf mesh - need topology advice (1st 3D character)
Hey all - first up, sorry for this rant... hoping some of you take some time to read it - I just joined Polycount and, as such, am a bit nervous about sharing my less-than-stellar work ( I'm a game designer with some commercial experience... so this art stuff is new to me), but I need some help!
I'm at University and we are to model a 3D character, a low poly that is intended, as a fake project, for DotA 2.
I have a base mesh, using the techniques we were taught in class - but then I stumbled upon something on the internet, something not mentioned in class; correct topology.
I tried to follow some topology examples, but that was for a topless male - and I originally wanted clothing... but I'm not sure that would follow the same topology.
I tried to mimic this style, but ended up with too many tris.
I have a limit of 3000 for the model (torso, arms, legs, head) and another 1000 for modular accessories. (At the moment it's a weapon, eye scope (embedded in the skin), boots and shoulder pad on one side).
Here is my model, at current, rolled back after failing to mimic topological flow.
Thanks in advance!
P.S I know I have to clean up my boots, too, and the hand probably has some really inefficient geometry. The problem is; I know all this, but I have no idea where to start, or what exactly to change to make it suitable.
Another issue I have is that, originally, I wanted him to have a tattered, open shirt on, exposing his chest and abdominal area; but I have no idea what I'm doing so I ended up modelling him as if he is topless :S
Yes, I'm a noob and this is my first attempt, haha.
Here is the front view;
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7752/polycounttopo.png
Here is the back view;
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9214/polycounttopo2.png
Here is an isometric view;
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9214/polycounttopo2.png
So I guess I'm looking for tips, hints, suggestions, links to resources about how to model correct topology... I've looked at everything on the Wiki and it just seems too hi-res for what I want and, since I'm a noob, I have no idea how to 'down-scale' the concepts.
Thanks, whoever slogged through my rant!
(Also I am aware there are inaccuracies in the form of the anatomy - just trying to work out this topology stuff before I get too into specifics. And I plan on trying to export this into Mudbox and baking a normal for it anyway
)
I'm at University and we are to model a 3D character, a low poly that is intended, as a fake project, for DotA 2.
I have a base mesh, using the techniques we were taught in class - but then I stumbled upon something on the internet, something not mentioned in class; correct topology.
I tried to follow some topology examples, but that was for a topless male - and I originally wanted clothing... but I'm not sure that would follow the same topology.
I tried to mimic this style, but ended up with too many tris.
I have a limit of 3000 for the model (torso, arms, legs, head) and another 1000 for modular accessories. (At the moment it's a weapon, eye scope (embedded in the skin), boots and shoulder pad on one side).
Here is my model, at current, rolled back after failing to mimic topological flow.
Thanks in advance!
P.S I know I have to clean up my boots, too, and the hand probably has some really inefficient geometry. The problem is; I know all this, but I have no idea where to start, or what exactly to change to make it suitable.
Another issue I have is that, originally, I wanted him to have a tattered, open shirt on, exposing his chest and abdominal area; but I have no idea what I'm doing so I ended up modelling him as if he is topless :S
Yes, I'm a noob and this is my first attempt, haha.
Here is the front view;
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7752/polycounttopo.png
Here is the back view;
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9214/polycounttopo2.png
Here is an isometric view;
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9214/polycounttopo2.png
So I guess I'm looking for tips, hints, suggestions, links to resources about how to model correct topology... I've looked at everything on the Wiki and it just seems too hi-res for what I want and, since I'm a noob, I have no idea how to 'down-scale' the concepts.
Thanks, whoever slogged through my rant!
(Also I am aware there are inaccuracies in the form of the anatomy - just trying to work out this topology stuff before I get too into specifics. And I plan on trying to export this into Mudbox and baking a normal for it anyway
)