A question about modeling in 3DMax 6+...

[SexyZwonne]

Hello, can I use smoothing groups when I'm modeling a WC3 character? Oh and How many polygons are we talking about in WC3 characters? I would like to know how many polys are maximum for WC3 characters. I'm realy new to this forum, and I haven't had time to read everything, so maybe there is an answer posted already, but I would like you to post your answer here as well... Hope you relply soon, GL HF all...

 

[Deolrin]

Usually, polygons for WC3 models shouldn't go past 2000, unless it's a building or some other extremely detailed thing. For a simple unit you'll see a lot, I'd say something like 500-900 polies, for a hero or some other "unique" character, I'd say 1500-2000 polies is fine.

 

[SexyZwonne]

Hey thanks, I was afraid that I put 2 many polys, and I didnt used over 400 xD It's rly nice to have this post replied, now I can go back 2 modeling P.S. Can any1 answer me about smoothing groups? I don't want to add more polys to my characters because I'd have 2 texture him again... And he looks fine with smoothing group 5

 

[bboy-tiger-]

Hey, I got problems with smoothing groups. Using max 2010.
I got shading error on the model when I export from max 2010. Anyone knows how to fix it ?
I came here since I noticed you are asking same question.

 

[Zwiebelchen]

Use Smoothing groups, then at the end convert everything except your skin modifier to editable poly (select your mesh, rightclick in the viewport, convert, editable poly). The smoothing is now be merged to your mesh and will not cause you any more trouble.

 

[SexyZwonne]

Tnx man, thats great!

 

[xXm0RpH3usXx]

wqell, a polycount of 2000 for a character is quite high...
its totally fine with the engine nowaydays, but if u want to stay in wc3 wuality i would say 800 for a her, 600 for a normal unit and 1000 for big buildings?
also 256² maps are fine...
blizz only used 1024² textures on the ui