Radost & RetopoWolf
Radost Radost
RetopoWolf RetopoWolf
Radost Radost
Hey, I was just thinking about how to turn a rough model into something that actually feels ready to rig—like giving it a second life. Do you have any favorite tricks for keeping the loops clean while still letting the model breathe?
RetopoWolf RetopoWolf
Sure thing. Start by snapping every face to a clean quad island; let the mesh breathe only where you need topology, not everywhere. Keep your edge loops tight and parallel—think of them like ribs, not a tangled rope. When you hit a tricky bend, add a single edge loop instead of a patchwork of triangles. And if you feel the urge to hit “auto-retopologize,” pause; the only thing that auto‑retopo can do is make your future rigging nightmare feel like a horror movie. Stick to the 4‑edge rule, keep an eye on face counts, and remember: a well‑ordered loop set is the skeleton that lets the rig breathe.
Radost Radost
Sounds like a solid game plan—keeping those loops tight and treating them like ribs makes the rig breathe like a living thing. I’ll remember the 4‑edge rule and the whole “no auto‑retopo” vibe so the future rigging won’t feel like a horror movie. Thanks for the clear pointers!
RetopoWolf RetopoWolf
Glad that worked out. Just remember: every time you hit a corner, think “where’s the clean loop that’s actually needed.” If it’s not there, you’re probably adding an extra face that’s going to haunt your rig later. Happy retopo!
Radost Radost
Nice, glad it stuck! Keep that “clean loop” mindset, and don’t let any extra faces linger like ghosts—those are the worst surprises during weight paint. You’ve got this; just keep your eye on the corners and the rig will thank you. Happy retopo!
RetopoWolf RetopoWolf
You got it—keep the loops tight, let the rig breathe, and if you’re in doubt, just re‑edge the corner. Your weight paint will thank you. Happy retopo!
Radost Radost
Got it—tight loops, breathing rig, re‑edge the corner when in doubt. Will do that! Thanks for the reminder. Happy retopo to you too!
RetopoWolf RetopoWolf
Great, just remember: a clean edge loop is a good thing, a messy one is a horror movie in disguise. Happy rigging!