Character - Troll

[Akildee]

no need to use triangulate at this stage. Save it until you're almost done, then triangulate and adjust for tri-stipping. I use both max and maya and they are pretty much the same. I use a plugin for maya called mj poly tools. Do a search for it and download it. It has tons of useful modeling tools. for instance it has a loop select, so you can select flowlines then use delete edge to remove them quickly. Just remember if you do use MJ poly tools, don't use any of the tools that modify your mesh after you've unwrapped it because it screws up the unwrap. CPS for maya is really great too. If you using maya 5 they may have more modeling accessories. I'm using 4.5. As for your character, I would continue to optimize and give him a bit more of a neck. Good luck!

[KaB]

Hey Akildee. I use MJPolyTools and CPS, I also use Byronstools and loads of melscripts.

Do you always triangulate after you have completed your model? I have heard that people let the exporter do the triangulation for them. Any info on the triangulate stage would help greatly.

Been working on some optimizing.

Here is an update.

http://www.planetquake.com/kabalarena/files/optshot1.jpg

http://www.planetquake.com/kabalarena/files/optshot2.jpg


Keep the comments coming :)

[Akildee]

The neck definitely looks better. Try to add some more detail to his legs and get rid of some of the flow lines in his back or utilize them more for muscle tone. As for triangulation, it depends on the engine. If you're using Unreal, then just let it triangulate for you.

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