How can I improve this topology?
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So I started with a low poly base humanoid mesh:
And I wanted to add a robe to the character, so I started making modifications to the legs and...
It's not that bad? But...it's quite uncomfortable to look at lol. It does look like the character has a robe once it has the textures, but still, I think that this topology could be WAY better.
I'm actually stuck there, I've already eliminated/merged some faces and that's the best I could do, for now. So, how can I improve this? If it's possible, or is it ok like that?
No much detail can be added since it needs to stay low poly. Textures will do the rest.
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Hmm.. Blender.. Mirror modifier? Some weird normals (see Overlays -> Face orientation) or maybe Clear Custom Split Normals.. And maybe give it some volume (resize with 3D cursor as pivot point; except the feet)?
Ahh yes, mirror modifier did help a lot. Auto Smooth from the model data was also giving those normals that weird look. A few extrusions and merges and now it looks way better:
Not perfect but good enough.
Some examples here that might help
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/BaseMesh
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/BodyTopology