[Vehicle] MTVR [WIP] - Page 2

Tofurkeymeister · 2008-08-06, 17:17

Model update, added bumper, wheels, "suspension". Back of truck. Still very much a WIP.

Tofurkeymeister · 2008-08-06, 19:59

I'm getting there :P. Just a quick question though, what is the ideal polycount I should have for this truck? Why you may ask? The reason is that I am import the model from Inventor, and can vary the quality of the import. I would like to know the ideal polycount to make sure the truck both looks good, and plays well.

MAINERROR · 2008-08-06, 20:06

I'm not a DEV but afaik it's around 2000 to 5000. But don't quote me on that.

Tofurkeymeister · 2008-08-06, 22:01

UPDATE: Modeled Undercarriage. Necessary for the truck as it has BIG wheels. Work is coming along quite well. High-Res Clay Model. Any DEV input on whether this model, with a good skin, could make it in game on the USMC side of things?

Poly Count On Shown Model is 6,423

Vert Count is 6,982

MAINERROR · 2008-08-06, 22:11

So you are workin with SolidWorks? Sorry to get a bit off topic but my dad is a design engineer and works with that program too. How long did it take to model it so far?

Tofurkeymeister · 2008-08-06, 22:27

I am working with Autodesk Inventor, as I am (fairly) well accustomed to it. I then import the model to 3DS Max, as it has an Inventor plugin. Unfortunately, I do not believe it supports Solidworks.

I was actually surprised by how well it imported into 3DS Max.

All in all it took me about 10 hours... I think. Needless to say it came along fairly quick. Look at my previous posts for exact times, as I update (almost) live.

Tomato-Rifle · 2008-08-06, 22:43

how do u see tri and poly count in 3ds max?

Tofurkeymeister · 2008-08-06, 22:48

In 3DS Max 08 press 7, or 8. I forgot which key.

Trigz07 · 2008-08-06, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomato_With_A_Rifle

how do u see tri and poly count in 3ds max?

Ok go to customize, then click viewport configuration, click statics (the last one and look near the bottom).

Celestial1 · 2008-08-07, 00:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tofurkeymeister

Thanks, but that happens to be the up-armored version (modified). The vehicle ships factory with a single piece windshield. Either way its better than the current truck we have in terms of protection, as it is REALLY large.

I agree. Should be very interesting to see in-game.

Do you have a picture/reference of the factory shipped model?

2008-08-06, 17:17	#11
Tofurkeymeister Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 644 United States of America	Re: [Vehicle] MTVR [WIP] Model update, added bumper, wheels, "suspension". Back of truck. Still very much a WIP.

2008-08-06, 19:59	#12
Tofurkeymeister Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 644 United States of America	Re: [Vehicle] MTVR [WIP] I'm getting there :P. Just a quick question though, what is the ideal polycount I should have for this truck? Why you may ask? The reason is that I am import the model from Inventor, and can vary the quality of the import. I would like to know the ideal polycount to make sure the truck both looks good, and plays well.

2008-08-06, 20:06	#13
MAINERROR Retired PR Developer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,864 Austria Location: Graz / Styria Blog Entries: 1	Re: [Vehicle] MTVR [WIP] I'm not a DEV but afaik it's around 2000 to 5000. But don't quote me on that.

2008-08-06, 22:01	#14
Tofurkeymeister Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 644 United States of America	Re: [Vehicle] MTVR [WIP] UPDATE: Modeled Undercarriage. Necessary for the truck as it has BIG wheels. Work is coming along quite well. High-Res Clay Model. Any DEV input on whether this model, with a good skin, could make it in game on the USMC side of things? Poly Count On Shown Model is 6,423 Vert Count is 6,982

2008-08-06, 22:11	#15
MAINERROR Retired PR Developer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,864 Austria Location: Graz / Styria Blog Entries: 1	Re: [Vehicle] MTVR [WIP] So you are workin with SolidWorks? Sorry to get a bit off topic but my dad is a design engineer and works with that program too. How long did it take to model it so far?

2008-08-06, 22:27	#16
Tofurkeymeister Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 644 United States of America	Re: [Vehicle] MTVR [WIP] I am working with Autodesk Inventor, as I am (fairly) well accustomed to it. I then import the model to 3DS Max, as it has an Inventor plugin. Unfortunately, I do not believe it supports Solidworks. I was actually surprised by how well it imported into 3DS Max. All in all it took me about 10 hours... I think. Needless to say it came along fairly quick. Look at my previous posts for exact times, as I update (almost) live.

2008-08-06, 22:43	#17
Tomato-Rifle Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,047 Iceland	Re: [Vehicle] MTVR [WIP] how do u see tri and poly count in 3ds max?
Tomato-Rifle Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,047 Iceland

2008-08-06, 22:48	#18
Tofurkeymeister Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 644 United States of America	Re: [Vehicle] MTVR [WIP] In 3DS Max 08 press 7, or 8. I forgot which key.