Is there any reason to use multiple rows of polygons on a flat surface?

[cp702 1,930]

Normally, more polygons allow higher-fidelity reproduction of a curved surface. However, if a surface is flat and I could get just as high-fidelity a reproduction with 2 triangles, is there any reason to use more?

[Deactivated Member 0]

Depends on what you're making. If the surface is meant to be straight out flat, then yes, using only two triangles would work.

[VooDoob 140]

^^ What Lundy said. If the surface you are making has a curve, or is rounded , then more polygon's are needed to make that curve or roundness. If its flat, then the only advantage I've seen is with mapping that surface to a specific texture.

[cp702 1,930]

Sweet, that makes things easier. Thanks!