Why do the edges of the handguard have odd shadows?

[Anonymous No.408989]

Been practicing 3DS a little bit and trying to make links master sword. So far it's all turning out really close to how I expect it except the ends of the hand guard have odd shading. Any idea what I fucked up on?

[Kupo (Tipa) 2251-4159-2271 !pMcKUPOXag No.409008]

>>408989
What program are you using?

[Anonymous No.409253]

3ds max 2013

[Anonymous No.409255]

Odd smoothing groups maybe? Idk im a noob.

[Anonymous No.409258]

>>408989
1) Is it a high poly model?
2) Is it smoothed if its not a high poly?
3) Supporting edges a no go with the high poly?

[Anonymous No.409264]

>>408989
Add extra loops
pic related

[Anonymous No.409269]

>>408989
happens because of normals

when you have smoothed normals on a steep edge, shading gets fucked up like that.

Check your smoothing groups