The random model thread!

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That's actually not a bad thing as there is a discussion on polycount regarding placing information in a texture map (normals) versus just simply modeling the geometry and adjusting the vertex normals to properly reflect the desired lighting and smoothing outcomes. You might take a look at it here.

That's a very interesting subject, especially on Source Engine where you want to avoid using Normalmaps as much as you can

I didn't know that you can edit the normals of your vertices, i'm going to find it out how i can do that on blender (i found this, I think that's the good stuff). I used more the method of adding edgeloops, for example on the steps :

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And i use sharp edges to define sort of smoothing groups everywhere, i don't let the software choose for me what should be smooth and what shouldn't :

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aka korean bevels, can be good, but also adds long thin triangles

Quote from Sigma

That's actually not a bad thing as there is a discussion on polycount regarding placing information in a texture map (normals) versus just simply modeling the geometry and adjusting the vertex normals to properly reflect the desired lighting and smoothing outcomes. You might take a look at it here.

Thanks for this. I've always preferred using nice low polies with well adjusted vertex normals. Still makes me wonder if there's is a significant performance impact by using more geo instead of normal maps.

New here. Technical illustrator by trade. Been messing with fractals for the past year or so. Some results seem suitable for use as maps or backgrounds. I don't really know about game production, so not sure if this type of art is even pertinent. I have several examples I'd like to post. Let me know if I'm posting in the wrong thread. Thanks. JJ

New here. Technical illustrator by trade. Been messing with fractals for the past year or so. Some results seem suitable for use as maps or backgrounds. I don't really know about game production, so not sure if this type of art is even pertinent. I have several examples I'd like to post. Let me know if I'm posting in the wrong thread. Thanks. JJ

Thought I'd toss another example up in here to see if I can generate any feedback.

root.bmp

I think the artwork could be very pertinent Michael as it gives concepts for things such as skyboxes and interesting shapes to utilize in more sci-fi oriented levels. Alternatively I could see some pieces such as what you posted being utilized in other specific contexts. Finally, welcome to the Core!

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Began working on roman order of columns for implementation into Unreal Tournament 4. This is an ionic order one. Accents on the capital stone (top) need a lot of work (possibly some masking + zbrush like on Ryse? Only how to do in 3DS Max). Second image is in-engine.

Hello again guys,

Working on a new weapon (warglaive like).

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Awesome stuff in this thead!

I spent the last couple of days playing around with this low poly lamp for Quake 3. The texture resolution is 1024x1024 in this screenshot but I will cut that in half.

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Awesome stuff in this thead!

I spent the last couple of days playing around with this low poly lamp for Quake 3. The texture resolution is 1024x1024 in this screenshot but I will cut that in half.

Looks really dark! Perhaps it would be a nicer idea to have such a dark model on a lighter background. The rust and damage look very much the same across the entire thing. There is no real destinction between metal parts apart from the ocassional edge dodging. Perhaps play with the overlays a bit to give it a more unique look. The lamp itself has a nice gradient on it but the values look very washed out / overblown.

Good advice. Some things I didn't think about. Thank you!

Now, that I have more time again for personal projects I want to pick up some new stuff. First on my list is Substance Painter, and it's been really awesome so far.

So I decided to rebake an old piece of mine and to retexture it :). It's still work in progress, details like decals and small stuff is missing, but wanted to share anyways.

All pictures are from inside UE4. The mesh has around 22k triangles and I use two set of 4k maps.

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better than sex. confirmed.

Dude sweet stuff!
I am close to finishing mine. Check it out on sketchfab

https://skfb.ly/HNBv

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A rock I made over lunch, 700 triangles.

Always wanted to make crates haha.

That and a little jughead.

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Now, that I have more time again for personal projects I want to pick up some new stuff. First on my list is Substance Painter, and it's been really awesome so far.

So I decided to rebake an old piece of mine and to retexture it :). It's still work in progress, details like decals and small stuff is missing, but wanted to share anyways.

All pictures are from inside UE4. The mesh has around 22k triangles and I use two set of 4k maps.

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Awesome, I imagine this as of being a flying (wheel)chair of sorts :dance:

HI there, I spent the last days working on a small project : a "draw me a hoverboard" contest for an IT selling company, went for a 3D cartoon approach, hope I'll win big prize !

Some modeling, some basic materials and a bit of compositing (yeah, lens flare everywhere :D)

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Low poly fountain for Counter Strike GO map.

Textures 512x512.

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I intend to reuse this model in future projects in Unity 5. In process a version with 1024x1024 textures.

Finally got my modular ivy working the way I wanted (almost):

Phong really works very well here, I just wish source lighting was not so finicky.

Just wanted to share my shinto

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