Polycount budget help

KurtR

I need to do an assessment of the polycount budget for a module-based service (not a game, but works as a game) where the main target platforms, or rather the comparing platforms, are tablets and PC. I have never done this and is mainly looking for some tips, links to articles or any other input that will make sure I don't miss anything crucial in the process.

Eric Chadwick

Depends on a ton of variables, as I'm sure you're aware.

Tablet = iPad or a tablet PC? Mobile generally means more limits.

Your best bet may be to provide ranges rather than concrete numbers.

Some docs that might help:

• https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Platforms/Mobile/Performance/
• https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/OptimizingGraphicsPerformance.html
• https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/3DDrawing/Conceptual/OpenGLES_ProgrammingGuide/Performance/Performance.html

KurtR

@Eric Chadwick Thanks for feedback. I know it's a really abstract question but I am having a little difficulty in wrapping my head around how I should go about it. I am going to use the polycount budget to do a rough estimate on work needed, how many people roughly there is needed and how everything will stack long term as more modules gets added to the service. The comparison or area that is currently getting problem solved is Ipad tablets vs PC. This is mostly due to target audience of the project, but I hope we end up just going towards a PC-platform. In my mind that sorts a lot of things out.

Provide range might be the way to go. Appreciate the links, Eric. I will read through and see if my mind manage to create a clearer picture of it all.