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I am going to attempt a 3D downhill penguin racing game. (kind of like down-hill skiing). But I don't know how to handle one aspect of my idea.

On the slopes there will be thin ice sections that the peguin cen break through and swim under water and come out at another spot on the ice. I am planning on modeling the terrain in blender.

Should the underwater section be part of the same model? would you use two seperate models?

The reason I am asking is I think It would be more complex for me to create the model of the terrain right. I think with my modeling skills it would be easier to model the underwater parts seperately as though it were another level altogether.

I would like to hear any suggestions?

Id suggest modelling them as two seperate maps, as you said it's easier to model in some aspects, but more importantly its easier to program around. Instead of trying to figure out if the penguin is on a certain part of the map (the ice) to switch to underwater mode, you just check for collision withthe two seperate objects; If the penguin is colliding with the ground object then use ski mode, if the water object then user water mode, much easier.

It sounds like a fun game, welcome back to the forums zen

Thanks RUCCUS, Thanks for pointing out the programming aspect. I was so focused on the modelling that I didn't give it much thought. I appreciate your advice.