Journal #5816

Posted 15 years ago2009-05-24 11:16:36 UTC
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Well i'm downloading the XSI mod tool for source. I might as well start to make custom models for my maps seeing as how i don't map like valve, and therefore can't use any of their models. It'll be a tough learning process to model for source, but i'll get through it i'm sure.

Then i'll slowly transition into source mapping. Trying to utilize the models I've made.

My first project: Age of empires II Inspired HL2DM map
Small little castle village, plenty of open room. Some hallways and corridors.

I need custom models for this because... well I'm not making every little detail out of brushes. Screw that.

I'm also downloading the Artist's Guide to XSI. It's a bunch of video tutorials (Totaling 1.7 GIG) Showing how to use a lot of the tools and such.
Can't tell you how much i'm looking forward to this.

EDIT

The Artist Guide is highly recommended!! Get it if you want to do anything with XSI

6 Comments

Commented 15 years ago2009-05-24 11:48:20 UTC Comment #48791
luck2u
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-24 11:50:55 UTC Comment #48792
Thanks Rim! Well the Artist pack is done downloading (only took 33 minutes!) So I'm gonna start watching/ learning now! Woot
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-24 12:31:09 UTC Comment #48795
Good luck.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-24 23:26:48 UTC Comment #48796
There's a little program called 3ds max, modeling, milkshape 3d, animating, and sourcesdk, compiling.

or you can use anim8or, or gmax, or 3ds max, or milkshape 3d, or any other 3d modeling programs for modeling, for me xsi is just not worth learning, when there is more easier\powerful programs out there.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-25 00:20:10 UTC Comment #48793
Idk i picked it up pretty fast and i do like it a lot. Already made a bunch of little models for my map.
Hand cart, few barrels, pitchfork. All i need to do is find a texturing and exporting tutorial.
Commented 15 years ago2009-05-25 08:13:41 UTC Comment #48794
did you get those links rim posted earlier this month about the stand-alone uvw unrapping tool? I think it was called roadkill-somethin-or-other..

Anyway it's cool to see your starting to get motivated for source mapping. Maybe if i stand close to you some of that will rub-off on me?

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