Europe, my friend. We always get screwed over with prices. http://eu.shop.wacom.eu/Cintiq/Cintiq24HD 2.299 euros, although this includes VAT, not sure if that USD price also includes taxes.
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Hopefully they include the mines at the battle of Messines. Naval warfare could prove to be a massively fun experience as well. It will be interesting to see if they include future WW2 names like Patton and that guy with the tiny mustache.
You do it based on what is likely to visible at the same time. Generally speaking related assets will be batches together - eg. the components of an air conditioning system will be atlased together and you won't include the underside of a truck
This was an art test a little while ago and I want to include it in my portfolio. The entire scene is 3,500 triangles and is comprised of 4 512x512 textures, including the ground. Comments and critique would be great, thanks! The first image is the reference I was given to replicate.