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swag · 27-09-2008, 01:45 PM

The long/short answer that I know of is just " it depends".

Read this short article for an idea of what I mean: rsart - Rick Stirling, games artist » Blog Archive » How many polygons in a piece of string?

You can also read this one: rsart - Rick Stirling, games artist » Blog Archive » Yes, but how many polygons?

I am working of a fantasy MMO right now, and 1000-1500 is fairly standard (since you want to reach a wider target audience with lower system requirements). I would say that for a MMO with direct X 9, 8000-10000 is too much. Again it really depends on the style that you are going for.

Based on what little I know of what you are doing, i would go for around 1500-3000. Just my opinion though.

Good luck.

27-09-2008, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
swag Senior Member 648 - 86	The long/short answer that I know of is just " it depends". Read this short article for an idea of what I mean: rsart - Rick Stirling, games artist » Blog Archive » How many polygons in a piece of string? You can also read this one: rsart - Rick Stirling, games artist » Blog Archive » Yes, but how many polygons? I am working of a fantasy MMO right now, and 1000-1500 is fairly standard (since you want to reach a wider target audience with lower system requirements). I would say that for a MMO with direct X 9, 8000-10000 is too much. Again it really depends on the style that you are going for. Based on what little I know of what you are doing, i would go for around 1500-3000. Just my opinion though. Good luck. __________________ Supporter of Good Crits My Portfolio Last edited by swag; 27-09-2008 at 01:46 PM. Reason: added link