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Gil Galvanti
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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 07:55
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i just bought and downloaded the darkmatters. How do u use them? all i can get to is browse :\'( . How do u make models?
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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:02
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You do not buy darkmatter to make models.. You buy it to use the models it comes with. To use them you will need darkbasic/darkbasic pro or any other game engine which will allow the import of .x or .3ds files.

In darkbasic pro, you would load one of the models by first saving the darkbasic project to a folder, then take the model and it's texture and place it into that same folder.. use
LOAD "something.x",1
wait key

This would load the 3d model and wait until the key is pressed before leaving the program.

Also.. Now that you have created this thread, if you have any other darkmatter questions, post them here.. do NOT create a new thread relating to darkmatter.



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Gil Galvanti
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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:06 Edited at: 5th Jan 2005 08:14
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uhh!!! so i paid $90 so i could get some models . I thought id be able to make stuff with it!!!!

I'm mad
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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:17 Edited at: 5th Jan 2005 08:19
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You bought Darkmatter 1, 2 and 3? Because the bundle pack for all 3 is 90$...

On the other hand, i should mention that you should never pay for something you dont know what it is. What made you think it was a modelling program?

The thing is, the darkmatter models are very decent models and allow programmers to create their games quicker.

I hope by saying your mad, you mean at yourself. Sorry.

For next time, let me help you out..

Darkbasic/Darkbasic Pro/DarkSDK are programming languages created by TGC.
Cshop is a world editor(mostly for buildings and such), but it is possible to make outdoor stuff.
Amaballis Canvas Shop is a 3d modeller program.
Texture Maker is exactly what it sounds like.
Darkmatter is just a pack of 3d models.



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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:20
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i looked into for a week!!! i just assumed u could make models! i made about 4 threads about it ! It doesnt ever make it very clear that u cant MAKE models! It is under game models, just like the tree maker and plant maker! u can make stuff with those!
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Were you drunk when you bought them?

Directly from the darkmatter page http://darkmatter.thegamecreators.com/

Quote: "DarkMATTER 1, 2 and 3 are extensive collections of fully animated, professionally produced 3D objects to add that expert graphical touch to your projects and games. Novice and Advanced users alike will find the DarkMATTER range an incredible resource saving both time and effort"




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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:25
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all that says to me is that the models come with the program and u can use them if u want! This is from one of my other forums and this made me further think it was a modeling program!
Quote: " I would then suggest getting Dark Basic and at least Dark Matter if you do not know how to 3D model or don't have a modeling program. Then later on, I would invest in Cartogrophy shop for creating indoor levels."
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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:28 Edited at: 5th Jan 2005 08:29
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Yes, he said you should get darkmatter if you dont know how to 3d model because it is difficult.. so buying darkmatter will give you models that you could put into your game immediately.

Darkbasic uses the 3d models.



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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:34
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i thought he meant that darkmatter was an easy modeling program to use so i should use it
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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:36
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Nope, not to mention... dont always trust the people on the forums.. do some research yourself before hopping onto an investment like that without knowing what your getting.



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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:39
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k, i will, i guess it isnt so bad, cause they come with hundreds of models. And sry for getting a little angry at u just got upset about it not being what i wanted
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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:40
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and ya the game models are pretty good
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Heh, yeah they are. I have darkmatter one, kinda sad i hadnt waited to have that money in a pool where i could've gotten 2 or 3(as it's easier to run the animations in a game).. In any case, remember that there is an edit button on your post, so you dont need to double post like that(people get angry for people double posting).



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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 08:44
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k , and do u have any ideas when u load the models they jump from the first to last, like on the flying things like bats and birds to make it have a smooth transition
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I dont have dark matter 2 or 3, so i couldnt tell you how to load the animation properly..


If you have darkbasic pro and you check the index for command help.. you will find a few helpful commands for this though..


PLAY OBJECT Object Number, Start Frame, End Frame
SET OBJECT SPEED Object Number, Speed

Might help.



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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 09:19
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ok, thanks, do u know if theres a way to see what frame it is in the animation or do u play around with it
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Like i said.. check the index help file..

Return Integer=OBJECT FRAME(Object Number)



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Posted: 5th Jan 2005 09:24 Edited at: 5th Jan 2005 09:24
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ok thanks, i meant if u knew if there was a way while playing the animation in darkmatter , but ill look into that code too
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