Modelling Challenge - Around the House

[mat_de_b]

RawMeat can you clarify the texture situation, 1024x1024 and as many maps as you like? or all your maps must add up to 1024x1024?

[Surfa]

A very early wip idea. Just trying some stuff out.

[Meotwister]

lookin nice surfa.

I'd say though the proportions are looking more like it's on it's back end seeing as how a lot of couches have the sitting area as the widest part.

[RawMeat3000]

RawMeat can you clarify the texture situation, 1024x1024 and as many maps as you like? or all your maps must add up to 1024x1024?

The first one. But only one of each individual type of map, so one normal, one spec, whatever else. Just one of each. I've edited my poorly thought out first post to be more clear about that.

I also added rules about screenshots, and a possible new rule that images maps and model files must be linked to for voters to download and judge. I'll take it down if there's a lot of opposition, but I think it'll help with the voting process.

Edit: WIP

[Zipfinator]

So who's paying for the prize game?

[Meotwister]

...prizes, being Left 4 Dead 2 and Borderlands, with the additional option of choosing any game from Steam within the $10-20 range, provided by the great and wonderful Surfa!

*cough*

[Zipfinator]

So you've got money for model battle prizes, but not for a sack of Black Pepperjack Doritos, huh Surfers?

[RawMeat3000]

We've got our priorities straight.

That's why we're both going to win and get our money back.

Muahahahaha!

[stoopdapoop]

We've got our priorities straight.

That's why we're both going to win and get our money back.

Muahahahaha!

in hell you will.

[migedith]

Okay, let me get something figured out. Is the idea to get lower polycounts, or to get it looking the best it can be? I realize we are working with the source engine and these are supposed to be props. I've always made props to be somewhat low poly so they don't slow down the game.

Does this matter at all, or do they just have to be compiled and in game, no matter how they affect performance?

[stoopdapoop]

Okay, let me get something figured out. Is the idea to get lower polycounts, or to get it looking the best it can be? I realize we are working with the source engine and these are supposed to be props. I've always made props to be somewhat low poly so they don't slow down the game.

Does this matter at all, or do they just have to be compiled and in game, no matter how they affect performance?

Then you're doing it wrong, don't take this too literally, but polygons don't matter anymore.

Use what you need to define the silhouette, no more, no less, and you'll be set. A scene in source can easilly handle hundreds of thousands of polygons, even on modest hardware. Don't believe me? Try it. That's why Zombies in L4d have NO geometry Lod's they each have over 3000 polygons, no matter how far away they are from the camera, the only thing that changes is the number of bones in the body.

But usually when all the entries are submitted, the community votes, and they try to take polygon count and everything into consideration before they vote. (or at least they should be)

[Surfa]

^That
But seriously a good use of a normal map should be what is giving the high detail. Although seeing as you don't need to have a normal map you can model some smaller details such a rivets and bolts in if needed. Although polycount will be one of the criteria that people should look at when voting.


Also a little note if I win any of the prizes then it will go to the person below me in the standings.

[migedith]

Okay, let me get something figured out. Is the idea to get lower polycounts, or to get it looking the best it can be? I realize we are working with the source engine and these are supposed to be props. I've always made props to be somewhat low poly so they don't slow down the game.

Does this matter at all, or do they just have to be compiled and in game, no matter how they affect performance?

Then you're doing it wrong, don't take this too literally, but polygons don't matter anymore.

Use what you need to define the silhouette, no more, no less, and you'll be set. A scene in source can easilly handle hundreds of thousands of polygons, even on modest hardware. Don't believe me? Try it. That's why Zombies in L4d have NO geometry Lod's they each have over 3000 polygons, no matter how far away they are from the camera, the only thing that changes is the number of bones in the body.

But usually when all the entries are submitted, the community votes, and they try to take polygon count and everything into consideration before they vote. (or at least they should be)

This is news to me. I'll have to figure out what I'm doing wrong then. Thanks for the heads up. I'll see what I can whip up.

[mat_de_b]

Clay Render WIP

[source-maps]

I dont think I can enter unless its extended :( one week is a bit short when you have allot to do