(Moderator Note: if your rank is missing, solution is here: http://polycount.com/discussion/171709/polycount-ranks-enabled/p1) I just noticed that I've now apparently achieved the rank of Spline, lol. Being the first time I really looked at my rank, I checked the faq to see what the ranks were. 0 null 25 vertex 50 line…
Hi Polycount! I recently tried getting into a game graphics school but did not get in, so I hope to improve my portfolio for next year to attempt getting in again. Here's the portfolio https://meltymask.lurk.me/portfolio (Thesre were the two projects turned in as pdfs to the school, which is why I'm choosing to use lurk…
There's an encyclopedia on that very topic right here on polycount: https://polycount.com/discussion/81154/understanding-averaged-normals-and-ray-projection-who-put-waviness-in-my-normal-map/p1
Hi! The name's SimplyBlissful. As a beginner 3D artist, I'm looking to offer my services to those who want their 2D projects, realized to 3D! I'm only offering 3D-Modelling, so no UV unwrapping, texturing or rigging. I'm also not creating models with mouth meshes. What I require from you on this is a turnaround sheet of…
i've been coming here since it was the Q2pmp. And what I love about this place is what it achieves. It succeeds in promoting the idea of player customization and the art of doing so, not just the art, but the actual implementation. We have other websites that focus on game art, yes game art is important but to me thats…
We are proud to finally get to say this: Welcome to the Polycount Update! It's been a long time coming and its finally here. Click on through to find out more about the update! The two biggest questions you're likely asking yourself is 'Why did you update Polycount?' and 'Why did it take so long!?' Both are very good…
For those interested I think this is the ranks with the number of posts required (confirmation required) 0 null 25 vertex 50 line 100 spline 250 triangle <------ RAPTORCWS has proved this wrong. Maybe 200? 500 polygon 750 polycounter 1300 dedicated polycounter 1900 card carrying polycounter 2500 veteran polycounter…
Shacknews took some time to spotlight Polycount and to chat with Adam "Polycount has been home to a large number of video game artists, both professional and amateur, since 1998. Like Shacknews, Polycount has deep roots in Quake. The site was once known as Q2PMP..." and more specifically Adam... "While his personal…