i have a more general question about “best practices” regarding topology for sub-D. maybe @theoutside Kyle know more about this ? [ViewCapture20210705_160946] (left) My former subdivision practices everything was quads. And carefully placed star-points. (left) (middle) Rhinos Sub-D seam to ha…

[image] Tom_P: (middle) Rhinos Sub-D seam to have nice Surfaces also if the star-points are at positions, where the principal curvatures are convex and concave (+/-). …this is what I’m usually trying to achieve. I don’t see an advantage having an Ngon or triangular face in there. [image]

Better to bring that star point down one loop so the star pinch isn’t on the curvature. Will look better for reflections. [Screenshot 2021-07-05 225007] [Screenshot 2021-07-05 224936] In this pic you will also change the edges on the flat part obviously, too lazy to draw, would follow the one I…

Quads are for humans, tris are for the GPU, and n-gons are for n00bs. :wink: Check this out: Archive Guides for 3d Artists

Truth! Quads are really just for UV mapping texture stuff (which is kind of getting gradually axed by procedural texturing anyway), render engines, printers, etc etc all convert to tri anyway whether we like it or not.

I’d love to say I have a “system” for topology. My only system really is “use less to do more” I try very hard to constantly take away edges until the model falls apart then put that last edge back in. Since every model is different and has a different expected outcome and use, the layout and topo …

[image] theoutside: Purists will argue with me… …inevitably. Regards Rodolfo Santos

N-gons or Stars - best practices / pro - cons

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RodolfoSantos (Rodolfo Santos) July 7, 2021, 5:17am 7

…inevitably.

Regards
Rodolfo Santos

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