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Babar
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Posted: 26th Jun 2003 10:00
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I think it'd be helpfull if we all made a list of usefull tools like map editors, 3d modeling software and what not.... I will be adding them as I find them, but help would be appreciated if you could give a link.. I see alot of people asking questions on these..

Thanks alot and I hope this turns out to be helpfull
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DarkSith
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Posted: 26th Jun 2003 14:15
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I agree. I need an easy to use 3D modelling program and have two that I can't seem to get to grips with.

If anyone can give some help on these I would love it.

Amapi 3D 5.15
3DS MAX 4.2

Also something to "skin" characters would be nice too. I have some art but can't seem to get it to "skin" correctly.

"He will join us, or die my Master..." - Darth Vader
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Van B
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Posted: 26th Jun 2003 15:12
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Well, there's a few apps that I've worked on that are real easy to use and free, here's some links...

VanTRANS, smooth texture transitions for matrices.
Download 1.6mb

VanSEAM, Easy to use seamless texture art package.
Download 1.1mb

VSD Tracker, Full featured music tracker with CD quality wave exporting.
Download 5.4mb


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John H
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Mat_Edit, Full featured 3D Map Maker, still being updated.
www.matedit.com

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Mattman
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shouldn't this post be in the n00b section?

anyways, anyone know of a level maker other than matedit or Level maker 3D?

---Mattman
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John H
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Cartography shop

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Mattman
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Posted: 26th Jun 2003 20:54
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tried it. also, i tried quill 3D

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the_winch
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Posted: 26th Jun 2003 21:03 Edited at: 26th Jun 2003 21:03
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http://www.wings3d.com/ - Wings 3D is a polygon mesh modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware.

http://www.gimp.org/ - The GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software suitable for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.

http://www.jtgame.com/jtedit/index.html - JTEdit is an editor for creating or editing 3D graphics for games.

http://download.com.com/3000-2186-10187913.html?tag=lst-0-1 - truespace 3.2
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Troan
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Posted: 29th Jun 2003 03:07 Edited at: 29th Jun 2003 03:10
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to bad all the realy nice tools arnt free |M|
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MikeS
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I like quill3d from just the demo I've used.

I plan on ordering it sometime today or tomorrow.

Nice thing is that it does your uv mapping,mesh building, and world building all in one package.Only $59 I believe



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jeffmosesuk
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http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

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jeffmosesuk
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Not a tool but useful non-the-less

http://www.darkbasiccodebase.co.uk/default.asp

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Mattman
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bump

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MikeS
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Mattman, what did you think of quill3d?

I'm thinking about purchasing it, as I've messed around with the demo. exports to .X format though (ewwwwww), but I might be able to convert it too something else once I get milkshape.
(why did Mete have to take a vacation till the 18th, lol)

Oh right free tools, blender, lightray3d.(maybe not for noobs though)



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MystikWarFox
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www.anim8or.com 3d modeler..i liked this better than wings.
and i think the site is www.pixia.org for a pretty good 2D drawing program

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Mattman
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didn't like quill

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MikeS
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but what didn't u like?
interface/options/lack of tools?



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Mattman
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can't remember, used it long time ago.

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Angel
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get 3D Canvas 6 Pro

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HoverFrog
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3D Canvas Pro has a pretty good tutorial.
Is there a good tutorial for Cartography Shop? It's pretty hard to use
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