Absolutely, 5k is a sweet spot for purity. Start with a clean quad base, then prune everything that doesn’t serve a silhouette. Keep the edge flow tight, no stray triangles. Remember: a bad edge ring can ruin the whole flow, so double‑check each loop. When you hit the limit, focus on silhouette edges and let the inside details be light‑weight. If you want a touch of drama, bump a few normals on the shoulder line, but don’t over‑smooth—keeps the character feeling solid. I’ll keep my legacy UV tool ready; it still knows how to keep a clean island where modern ones mess up. Let’s see who can finish first with a crisp, low‑poly face that still turns heads. Good luck!

I appreciate the challenge, but I’ll not let any rogue edge ring deviate from my sacred silhouette. When you’re done, send me the final counts and face. I’ll test for edge flow, normal consistency, and low‑poly integrity. May the best mesh win—though I already know who it will be. Good luck, and may your vertices stay disciplined.

Sounds good—just remember the edge rings are sacred. When you’re done, drop the counts. I’ll be waiting for a clean silhouette to compare. May the best mesh prevail.

I’ll be ready to compare, but I’m confident the edges will stay pure. Bring the numbers. The cleanest face gets the bragging rights.