is it like that with all 3d apps?
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why 4 edges only on polygons?
is it like that with all 3d apps?
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It also can get better deformations to use 4-edge polys, since the polys are a bit more evenly distrubuted in that case.
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but is that the only reason? they can only couse a bad look?
so if it looks good with 3's and 5's and more's theres no problem?
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Also mcWolf is right about when it comes to unwrapping the uv's. The reason why, is that when you do get to uv mapping, you will notice that a great deal of tutorials will say that it is eaiser to apply the Maya's default checker pattern texture to your models. This is so that you can see where the destortions are located. So since the checker board pattern blocks are square, you would also like your uv's to be square. However, this isn't always possible, especially with organic modeling, but the basic idea is you are trying to get as minimal distortion as possible. Trust me it is not fun trying to unwrap a 5 sided polygon.
Furthermore, you also have to keep in mind that there are times that you do want three sided polys such as non-planar faces.
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