Mari Indie / Steam summer sale
polycounter lvl 18
Hi there,
thought I'd ask your opinion about Mari Indie here as it's currently on sale in Steam (40% off).
Based on what I've read here on Polycount, I'm not sure if the workflow is for me, but I might give it a try anyway.
I'd most likely would use it for texturing, painting some character parts and props, most likely in bit higher resolution than I usually would (or not).
I'm already using Substance Painter and 3DCoat.
So I'm not asking that much if Mari is any good. Naturally if there is a deal breaker which makes Mari Indie in your opinion not worth using, then I'd like to hear it!
So here are some questions:
1. Limitations
I know that there is a three object limit and lately UV tile count has been upped to 6.
Are there any other model/geometry specific limitations?
I guess I wouldn't need alembic or cached animations if they were missing.
2. Import / Export
Is there any documentation about this?
3. Extensions / Addons
There is a "Mari Extension 2.1". I know it's a third party free software if I understood correctly.
But does it work with Mari indie? I've got a feeling it's not going to work though I didn't dig too deep for that info.
4. Shaders
Seems like TF added UE4 shader to latest version, but if no custom shaders are allowed, what does this mean in practice?
Is there any documentation about shaders and supported workflows?
5. Features - or lack of features or major limitations
- What was most surprising limitation or such that you did only notice after purchasing Mari Indie?
- Are all of the 2.6 features there with the exception custom shaders / file format / Python scripting / UV patch limitations?
6. Texture transfer / baking
- I remember seeing texture transfer features in 2.6 videos
- Anyone know if this feature is available in Mari Indie?
7. Feature comparison - This is bit similar situation to Maya vs Maya RT
- Is there a list from where I could see differences / missing features when comparing Mari Indie to Mari?
8. Version 2.6v5 / Updates
- If I purchase a version today, am I out of luck? (Very little information about updates)
I think current trend of selling "Indie" versions of software without clear definition of what is included and what is not, is not very good for end user.
This makes making purchase decision much harder, intended or not.
I personally don't mind seeing a long list of features that are missing compared to full version.
Seems like TF website doesn't even mention Mari Indie, all videos and product demos are related to Mari full version.
I know what I'm going for and don't expect to get more than I pay for. But I don't like surprises after I've parted with my money
- Thanks in advance!
thought I'd ask your opinion about Mari Indie here as it's currently on sale in Steam (40% off).
Based on what I've read here on Polycount, I'm not sure if the workflow is for me, but I might give it a try anyway.
I'd most likely would use it for texturing, painting some character parts and props, most likely in bit higher resolution than I usually would (or not).
I'm already using Substance Painter and 3DCoat.
So I'm not asking that much if Mari is any good. Naturally if there is a deal breaker which makes Mari Indie in your opinion not worth using, then I'd like to hear it!
So here are some questions:
1. Limitations
I know that there is a three object limit and lately UV tile count has been upped to 6.
Are there any other model/geometry specific limitations?
I guess I wouldn't need alembic or cached animations if they were missing.
2. Import / Export
Is there any documentation about this?
3. Extensions / Addons
There is a "Mari Extension 2.1". I know it's a third party free software if I understood correctly.
But does it work with Mari indie? I've got a feeling it's not going to work though I didn't dig too deep for that info.
4. Shaders
Seems like TF added UE4 shader to latest version, but if no custom shaders are allowed, what does this mean in practice?
Is there any documentation about shaders and supported workflows?
5. Features - or lack of features or major limitations
- What was most surprising limitation or such that you did only notice after purchasing Mari Indie?
- Are all of the 2.6 features there with the exception custom shaders / file format / Python scripting / UV patch limitations?
6. Texture transfer / baking
- I remember seeing texture transfer features in 2.6 videos
- Anyone know if this feature is available in Mari Indie?
7. Feature comparison - This is bit similar situation to Maya vs Maya RT
- Is there a list from where I could see differences / missing features when comparing Mari Indie to Mari?
8. Version 2.6v5 / Updates
- If I purchase a version today, am I out of luck? (Very little information about updates)
I think current trend of selling "Indie" versions of software without clear definition of what is included and what is not, is not very good for end user.
This makes making purchase decision much harder, intended or not.
I personally don't mind seeing a long list of features that are missing compared to full version.
Seems like TF website doesn't even mention Mari Indie, all videos and product demos are related to Mari full version.
I know what I'm going for and don't expect to get more than I pay for. But I don't like surprises after I've parted with my money
- Thanks in advance!