Modeling Qs

[GoldenRam]

I noticed while looking through Blizzard's models that they are made up of multiple pieces. I know this makes UV mapping easier, but does this also make it easier to animate?

 

[Deleted member 126647]

The mesh has to be separated to be animatable for Warcraft. At least when using 3DsMax, I have no idea about Milkshape.

 

[Kimbo]

With milkshape you simply apply vertexs to the bones.
and unwrap is merely the process of selecting a section of the model and placing it on a flat panel, doesn't separate the model at all.

 

[Dr Super Good]

The reason they are seperate is that it is easier to skin and handle.
Many animations like thoes of the scout tower have entire sections of the model vanish, and so would be impossiable to make if the entire model was one piece.

 

[HappyTauren]

omg i just found out hes talking about geosets... and it makes easier to add effects to them, for example, to add alpha or modulate skin... it also allows you to use few different textures per skin (which aren't applied entirely) so you are able to, for example put someone's head on footman body without problems with skin

 

[Xlightscreen]

Alot of reason behind having models in pieces is for explosions and such.

 

[GoldenRam]

Anyone notice that the UV map on the footman's right arm is messed up? It is his eyebrow and eye!

 

[Deleted member 126647]

That was quite random.

 

[GoldenRam]

Sorry, had to do with UV mapping :/ Anyways... What is the highest poly count model in WC3?

 

[Deleted member 126647]

Don't worry, I wasn't saying your statement was bad or against any rules, I was just making an observation : )

And usually heroes are a little over 1000 polys, but I don't know what the highest poly unit in Warcraft is.

 

[Sansui]

and the greathall has almost 2500 polies.
the tauren chieftan has less than 500 polies.

try to follow their guidelines.
peon class unit 300polies.
medium sized unit 375polies.
big units or mounted 500polies.
uber unit 525polies.
small building 300polies.
medium building 600polies.
town hall. 800 polies (x 3 800 is 2400 so the great hall fits.)
destructible <100 polies.



Notice those do not include extra stuff that hides and what not like hero glow. Just the base model.

 

[GoldenRam]

Thanks Sansui, expect some odd models pretty soon