And is it a big sin to make the windows of the 3D model textures (for the game)?

Question

Android

So, the game will be 3D with an open world. And all the buildings in the game will most likely have windows painted in colors that mimic the color of the window. I think that since the game is for android, then you can do it like this? Firstly, resources will be saved, and secondly, I don’t know how to qualitatively (and not qualitatively) implement this whole thing. So is it normal for android and IOS games when the models are painted over like this and do not reflect anything?

Answer 1

Here it depends more on how you stick to the style. You can draw in a very simplified handpaint, and it will look cute, lamp and cozy. The main thing is that everything should be kept in the same style.
It also depends on how noticeable these windows are (on what plan they are). If you look at GTA cities, then very often all the windows are textured above the first three floors.
And in the end, no one will scold you and not play your game because you made a 2d window, not a 3d window, gameplay is important to people :)