Hmm so im guessing that the programmer is just being safe with low poly limits. Would even the poorest engine have trouble with multiple 1000 poly objects do you think? I modeled a sword I know two things that we will take out the main part down the center of the sword and the rings at the crossguard. Check it out and the rest of the work I will be doing for the project here
EternalS pictures by Haloman21_2011 - Photobucket