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Being in the ignorant state that I am, I am forced to ask a question that is quite possibly asked a bit much, though I could find nothing of similiar subject.

I'm taking a fancy on modelling some multiplayer maps (just for the heck of it) yet I know not of any good 3d world builders that would work well for such a task.

I know they're not easy to make but I'm good with computers and a fast learner, so I'm sure I'll get the hang of it. So do any of you know of a good 3d world builder to use for making multiplayer maps?

Thanks!

  • 01.02.2005 5:52 PM PDT
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Do not consider yourself ignorant for wanting to learn things. Had I the experience in that field of computers I would gladly help.

  • 01.02.2005 6:31 PM PDT
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Do not consider yourself ignorant for wanting to learn things. Had I the experience in that field of computers I would gladly help.

  • 01.02.2005 6:38 PM PDT
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Well, I don't have any experience personally, but I read that 3dmax is used to make many video games, includidng Halo 2. However, I heard that it can also cost thousands of dollars. I'm guessing that is out of your price range so you might be able to try blender. Again, I have never used it, but I heard about it on TechTv. Its a free download so maybe you could go and google it.

  • 01.02.2005 6:43 PM PDT
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Hey, I'm doing the same thing right now, i first bought a teach yourself basic programming to learn the basics, then right now I'm looking for a good 3D graphics book on Www.Half.com
P.S.
I don't like this, now I'm not the only Gnome on Bungie.

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  • 01.02.2005 6:44 PM PDT
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3ds max or Maya, both are expensive though. There is a free program called Gmax that you can find at [url] www.discreet.com [/url]. I'd reccomend you start there.

edit: You'd also need adobe photoshop

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  • 01.02.2005 6:44 PM PDT
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Posted by: Rabid Gnome
Do not consider yourself ignorant for wanting to learn things. Had I the experience in that field of computers I would gladly help.


You're mixing up ignorant and stupid. Ignorance isn't necessarily a bad thing. Yes, he is ignorant, but the fact that he wants to learn makes that a pretty pointless thing to say.

  • 01.02.2005 6:44 PM PDT
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Posted by: Creation X
Being in the ignorant state that I am, I am forced to ask a question that is quite possibly asked a bit much, though I could find nothing of similiar subject.

I'm taking a fancy on modelling some multiplayer maps (just for the heck of it) yet I know not of any good 3d world builders that would work well for such a task.

I know they're not easy to make but I'm good with computers and a fast learner, so I'm sure I'll get the hang of it. So do any of you know of a good 3d world builder to use for making multiplayer maps?

Thanks!

I'm not sure if this is any help at all, but with some games like Half-Life 2, you can use an SDK (software development kit) to create your own maps. The mod community would know though.

  • 01.02.2005 6:48 PM PDT
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Can anyone give me a link to a good 3D MOdeling guide on the internet. Im wanna get into 3D stuff buit have no freakin clue

  • 01.02.2005 7:12 PM PDT