Should I weld these pieces together in the LowPoly?

JValencia

Hey guys!

Should I weld both grip sections and the 'R Slab' of this handgun to its body in the Low Poly? Or keep them separate to cut down on the vert count? I know this type of stuff can vary depending on the target engine (Unreal in my case), but what would be the ideal in this here example?


Thanks,

ScottHoneycutt

Ask yourself what all the advantages and disadvantages are of either way. There isn't a "one way" to do it. Personally if I were struggling with it, I would leave them separate for the main reason of an easy bake via either explosion or selection sets.