Should i split this into 2 materials? Im trying to make patterns in the same material.

[SophiaWolfie]

So i made this kind of weird material that can make many patterns as long as you change the specific Custom Data Values.

But there’s an issue. I cant seem to build a cross pattern unless i go through all those nodes i created above
So i made a very complicated node mess just to build a cross

Then i have 1 per instance custom data value to make it take effect or not.
It looks like a mess and i know this is not good for performance.
So im thinking…
Should i separate this into 2 materials?
Or there’s a way to make the cross inside the nodes below?
Or is this actually fine, and im overthinking?

[SophiaWolfie]

Bumpity bump? Bump BUMP

[AreWeGaming]

You could simplify this by getting a Cross image and just adding like you did the symbol, but you could do that with all the backgrounds that you’re making

[SophiaWolfie]

But thats what im already doing, right? And its kinda messy. Thats why im asking.
Look at all those nodes. And all just to make a cross that wont even be present in most flags.

[AreWeGaming]

You can Have the Symbol be By its self

you have attached to something that when you click a button to change the background

to a different Material

[AreWeGaming]

[SophiaWolfie]

But then you need 2 materials for that, right?

[AreWeGaming]

Correct but You can make a Texture into a Material by right clicking and Make Material

[SophiaWolfie]

Thanks.
I think i will stay with the one material solution.
One material is always better i assume, because its less draw call.
Though the complexity of those nodes worries me.
But since its done its done…
I will mark your answer as the solution.
Have a great day.