Using bones, do they count?

[TMaloney]

I was going to build a skeletond with my character so I can pose him the way I want to. The bones will not be rendered or part of my character, but the count as polys in the polygon counter.

Do bones count as ploys even if they are not part of the model?
I dont think they do but wanted to play it safe.

Thanks
Thomas

[BiG ToE]

No, bones(rigg) dont count towards the final polycount.

[Xero]

Yeah Bones don't count since they don't actually contribute to the construction of the model. I've also heard that special effects and such like weapons fire aren't included in the polycount either.