Unity on ActiveDen - Good news for 3dO authors

As you may have seen, ActiveDen is going to start selling Unity 3d assets. Here are the details.

So how does this affect 3dOcean authors?

First off, it brings more and more game developers to Envato. Game developers need 3d models. ActiveDen will drive traffic to 3dOcean and vice versa.

It’ll be a great way to generate exposure for your files. A lot of authors on ActiveDen use assets from the other marketplaces in their preview files (but not the main download). For example, an author might use GraphicRiver images to showcase the image gallery he’s selling on ActiveDen. The ActiveDen author would link to the GraphicRiver file page in the file description. When the buyer downloads the file, he only gets the gallery, not the images. It’s a win, win situation. The ActiveDen author’s gallery looks nicer and the GraphicRiver author gets some added exposure. The same thing would apply to 3dOcean authors. Let’s say an ActiveDen author creates a great first person shooter script. Instead of demoing it in an ugly, boring environment the author could use a 3dOcean scene.

To make money with stock you need to create files as efficiently as possible. I always try to encourage authors to ‘double dip.’ Let’s say you’re going to create a Unity3d character. Why not first upload the 2d concept and 3d model to 3dOcean, then upload the fully scripted character to AD? You could even take it a step further and upload the textures you’ve used to GraphicRiver. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t be making as much money as possible from each project.

Maybe you’re a 3d modeler, but don’t know Unity. That’s fine. This might be the perfect opportunity to team up with someone who does. I typically don’t encourage collaborations because of all the drama that goes along with it (if your partner violates copyright, you’ll both be banned), but if you know someone that does Unity that you trust 100%, you may want to consider it.

Awesome Lance, thanks for sharing… I did have my doubts about files being accepted in certain cases of ‘double-dipping’, but this seems quite a prosperous combo for 3DO and AD authors!

Look forward to any collaborations

Awesome news Lance!

I’ve never personally used Unity 3D but have heard good things about it. I’ve also never done any low-poly modelling and it is something I would like to try. This could be great exposure for all of us here on 3D Ocean. I’m going to finish off the models I have on my to do list then focus on making something for Unity 3D.

Thanks for the heads up Lance!

Nice examples there Hollow! I tidied up your links for you as they were difficult to read.

I’m going to try a bit of low poly modelling but where shall I start. Is it best to keep each model below 1000 polys or would that be for a scene?

Nice examples there Hollow! I tidied up your links for you as they were difficult to read. I’m going to try a bit of low poly modelling but where shall I start. Is it best to keep each model below 1000 polys or would that be for a scene?

Generally it’s on a per model basis. Provided your scene is really simple, you could end up with a 1000-2000 polygon SCENE only, but I find it impossible to create lowpolygon scenes WITH models, under 1000 Poly without boxing issues or lack of detail.

P.s: if anyone has some basic workflow advice regarding texturing, mapping and baking for c4d, I’d be very thankful for sharing.

Best regards, CB.