Proper Topology and polycount for game animation and/or Game Ready Models

ChrisTheArtist

So what is the right Topology  and polycount for game animation and/or Game Ready Models? I find a lot of images and videos that explain it but I can seem ti find one that professionals use or one that is commonly used for game ready models and for engines to handle and still make the model look good that character artists send to the animation department.

oglu

Cause there are hundreds of possible solutions dependent on the use case. 

Give us an example game would help to give a decent answer. 

Alex_J

You have to understand the system to be able to make the correct scenario based judgement.

It's like asking how many seats should be in an automobile.

Only thing to do is ask more specific questions. Whats the platform, target audience, genre, etc etc. You get to an estimate by answering those questions, and then you get to a specific answer through scientific testing.

ChrisTheArtist

Ok an example of games would be either destiny for realistic and overwatch for stylized 

Alex_J

I think you missed the point I was trying to make.

But you can search artstation:

Seeing that some character in destiny had 75k tris doesn't really provide much useful info without any context, though. A question with a more productive answer is, "How do i model with efficiency?"  

That can't be answered in a single thread, and there isn't one perfect answer. It takes years of experience to develop judgement. That's why finishing models and posting here for feedback is so valuable. Leverage other peoples expertise.

sacboi

Research is key otherwise post stuff for critique.

Pain

What if the stuff can't be shared because of the requirement from customer?

sacboi

...alternatively, non NDA should suffice.

oglu

For overwatch take a look at this article. 
https://www.redshift3d.com/blog/blizzard-overwatch/

And search for Metro Chars on Artstation they show wires. 
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lVLlge

And here some Cyberpunk inspiration. On Highend Chars you have other troubles than topo. 

https://m.imgur.com/gallery/mXkv2a0