How do YOU choose your models?

[phoenixfire]

I had some extra time and got to thinking of what the most popular way to choose models for a map is... so I decided to make a thread

For me, I just choose all the models that look good then decide between them... usually leads to unbalanced melee/ranged/mage/air units though so probably not the best way... how do YOU choose your models?

 

[InfiniteSeven]

I just get ones that fit in with what I'm trying to make, not necessarily the best looking ones. Although I try to find ones that fit both categories. I also try to look at ones that are economical in terms of file size, I don't want half my map size taken by models.

 

[phoenixfire]

I think that the 3rd one is the best way, along with InfiniteSevens, but I just get carried away and can't do it that way

 

[phoenixfire]

lol? Is that actually how you do it?

 

[fladdermasken]

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe catch a tiger by the toe..

If it hollers let him go...
Frankly though, I usually just crack UTM open and dig around for treasures.

 

[phoenixfire]

UTM only has Doodads tho

 

[fladdermasken]

UTM only has Doodads tho

Didn't add that I was a terrainer, hence I only work with doodads.

 

[Arowanna]

Blizzards own models and the once who are "Blizzard-like".

 

[Aeroblyctos]

"Import all the ones that look good!"

 

[The_wand_mirror]

If it hollers let him go...
Frankly though, I usually just crack UTM open and dig around for treasures.

I also do that.

Ussualy i base my ideas on models, or import the model and then merge it into the story. If the map is very themed though i would search on a lore base.

 

[GhostThruster]

I usually always design a concept for each unit/item etc. first and then find a close-matching model.

 

[Ramza]

As long as it doesn't look out of place, it's fine with me. It's got to have the same style as Blizzard.

 

[snowman990]

i will import small filesize model/director cut model/model that i think is very good.ALL HAIL QUALITY!

 

[Zpider]

Blizzards own models and the once who are "Blizzard-like".

I do the same, I only use models that uses ingame textures and looks "Blizzard-like"

I hardly never use a model that uses custom textures.
A hero model - 250 kb at the most
A building model - 180 kb at the most
A unit model - 150 kb at the most
A worker model - 230 kb at the most - worker models are hard to come by and you have to use whatever you can find if it suits your needs.
Pretty much - anything over 250 kb will never be seen in my map.

That is why I like modellers like Callahan a bunch.
They make the most of what Warcraft III has given them to work with.

For example: I would never do like the author of this map
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...bay-180941/?prev=t=41&search=race&r=20&d=list
24 models that take over 250 kb space.
Those 24 models total filesize: 11.5 mb

My project ( pictures of all unit models I use ):
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/map-development-202/marshland-mystery-180862/
0 models that take over 250 kb space
The entire maps filesize: 3.2 mb

 

[FibSaSk]

I search for what I want in the models section, I download many of them, and then eliminate most of them and keep the best ones. Then import them.

 

[Super-Sheep]

Only the ones that I really need. They also need to fit to Blizzard theme.

 

[Miss_Foxy]

I'd love choosing realistic models with maybe not so much of a poly count, but a lot of it wouldn't hurt if the model looks good

 

[Urwaldbewohner]

I also fist lokk if it lokks good, if it does and fit in any way into my map I check the filesize lich Z.Spider does. Thats all.

 

[Azndragon]

I look at them and grab them if they are eye candy.