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3 Dimensional Chat / New to 3d games..could anyone help me?

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webadpro
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Posted: 27th Jun 2004 01:51 Edited at: 27th Jun 2004 02:16
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Hi...

I'm new with 3d games.. and I just want to know something..

Do I just create my map in a 3d modeling software and then I save it as a x file and after load my map in DBPro?

Could anyone help please...

BTW I'm trying to make a racing game with... upgrades.. and different cities... and later if everything goes well I want to be able to play it multiplayer.

Everything is on paper but now it's time see what I can do with DBPro.

The only thing is, I'm not very good with modeling either so.. if anyone would like to help me to make some cars I would really like them to e-mail me at [email protected].

ONE LAST THING
Is there any tutorial that shows how to make the wheels turn on left and right side when the car turns?

Thanks, cheers!
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Douglass
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yes. thats 1 way to make maps.


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is it easyer with matrix or with a modeling software?
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I suggest using modelling software (which comes in all prices and feature ranges from freebies to thousands of dollars) to create the vehicles.

Making levels can be done in a lot of ways. You can create a matrix for rolling terain, you can use BSPs for Quake/HL style levels, you can make a track from .X files, etc. A lot of it depends on programming and artisitic preferences.

As to vehicle steering, that can be accomplished with limbs. Attach the tires to the main body of your vehicle and go from there. If you're using DBP, a LOT has changed with the new release so I can't offer too much advice or code right now. [I use relative placement rather than limbs, but that was based on past limitations.]
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thanks for the info...

but could anyone eles help me please!

Cheers!
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JeroenNL
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Download a free 3D modelling package (JTEdit, Wings3D, DeleD just to name a few). Build a few simple models and try to get them into a DBPro app. That should get you started.

Use the free 3D modeller DeleD to get skilled in 3d editing! Visit http://www.delgine.com for more info.
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Not that much has changed with the new release. Only a couple of things that I can see.

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thx for all of ur help.. I have maya unlimited on my computer and I just want to know how to make my car's front wheel turn when I'm turning left and right when playing my game!

Anyone has a tutorial or someone could give me help.. I'm new to this so...anyone?

Thank u all for ur help.

Cheers!
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1. load the models into the game
2. create a main loop
3. in the main loop use the relative motion commands to position the tire models relative to the vehicle's body
4. when you detect the player's input to turn (mouse, keys, joystick), use the turn object commands to rotate the front wheels appropriately

Too easy. You really need to read up on the basic 3D commands section so you have a feel for what is possible.
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Alright... Thanks...

Sorry if I ask all these questions but I'm new to this.
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Wow howd you get Maya o_O Thats like 5000 dollars! Id suggest taking a look at the tutorials that come on the CD's and in the manual, theres usually tool descriptions and such in there.


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lol.. I was going to buy it but I din't cuz of the price...I was just wondering what u guys would say... btw is maya beter than other lightwave?
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Quote: " I have maya unlimited on my computer "


Quote: " lol.. I was going to buy it but I din't cuz of the price...I was just wondering what u guys would say... btw is maya beter than other lightwave?"



pirate it also, and you'll know. *me shakes head*

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Quote: "I was going to buy it but I din't cuz of the price"


Pirating...tsk tsk tsk...if you cant afford the tool, dont use the tool. Its the person that makes good models, not the modellign program. Buy milkshape for 20 dollars instead of stealing someone else's hard work.


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Alright... well.. I may buy milkshape if u guys say it's a good modeling software.

Thanks for ur help everyone..
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For making game models, Milkshape 3D is one of the best jack of all trades tools out there. It can model down to the poly level, it has multiple materials support, reads/writes a ton of formats, it has some basic skinning/texture mapping capability, and it can animate models. Plus, since it is also used in the MOD scene there are plenty of tutorials on the web for it.
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Sorry, i've download gamespace (light)... Who have the serial number ???
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they email it to you

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