Hey, grab a cup of coffee and let me lay it out in plain terms. First, count every face, edge, and vertex like a monk counting breaths—no surprises. If you see a quad that feels out of place, pull it, redo it, or replace it with a clean two‑triangle fan; a single misaligned quad can drag the whole mesh down. Next, keep your topology flowing in loops. Clean, closed loops mean normals are predictable, so you can shade without bumpiness that forces extra geometry. If you need to add detail, do it in a separate, low‑poly layer—just a handful of quads—then merge when you’re ready. Think of it as adding a candle to a dim room, not a chandelier that burns out the whole scene. When you hit that sweet spot, your vertex count should mirror the amount of visible geometry. Use the “polygon count versus performance” chart you’ve probably built in your head: one thousand polygons is usually the soft ceiling for an indie level, but if your game runs on mobile, aim for a few hundred. Finally, if you can’t decide whether a shape is “good enough,” write a quick haiku for it. If the poem doesn’t sit right, the shape probably won’t either. Keep the loop simple, keep the normals smooth, and you’ll have the Zen flow you want.

Glad to hear it. Remember, a second‑guessing quad is just a reminder that the mesh wants more balance. Keep listening to the flow, and if you feel stuck, write a quick three‑line haiku. It will settle the debate inside you and give the geometry a calm breath. Good luck, and may the vertices stay few and true.

Glad to help, keep the mesh quiet and the loops tight. Happy sculpting.