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Re: Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
On a related note, when "showing off" models (example) is it more appropriate to show a vertex or a triangle count? -
Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
Hey, I've been reading about model optimization for games/real-time rendering and I have a wip where I could use your advice on how to improve further and/or what to correct. I'm modelling in Blender and the intended game engine is Unity. Base mesh: [sketchfab]63fbf28affce4b65ba91936fb4ce18ea[/sketchfab] Book 172tris… -
Re: Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
There's not much value in showing the triangle count. That doesn't matter so much anymore on modern hardware. As long as the mesh is reasonable, I can see the wireframe and I can tell if you're being stupid with the geometry or you're cutting where it counts. -
Re: Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
Guess I'll keep an inconspicuous tris count somewhere and concentrate on making the finished model look awesome. Cheers! ;) @kurt Thanks for the edits. It seems some of them will change the geometry but I'll try them out regardless for practise. -
Re: Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
100% agree with that ^^ plus, that can help beginner to compare with their works -
Re: Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
I say no to posting the vertex or triangle count. If you have wires, people can see your topology and you the only time that number is going to stick out to me is if it way too high. -
Re: Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
To expand on the busy work thing Warren said, with current hardware, production efficiency is almost always a higher priority than vertex count. -
Re: Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
Thanks for the feedback! I'll keep it in mind. Seems to echo the programming mantra of "Premature optimization is the root of all evil". ;) -
Re: Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
Optimize too early is always a problem people fall into. It's easier to down res than it is to up res. Not just for geometry, but textures too. Keeping tri count low is good practice, but don't let the number restrict the piece. Your an artist after all, so stay creative and don't sacrifice quality when you don't need to. -
Re: Optimizing models for games (example in need of critique/advice)
I agree with Warren, it seems like the gain is pretty minimal and it might make changes and doing UV's a little more difficult with the tri version.
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