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Worldcraft over 3D Max Created 20 years ago2004-06-04 10:05:50 UTC by cyber-drugs cyber-drugs

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Created 20 years ago2004-06-04 10:05:50 UTC by cyber-drugs cyber-drugs

cyber-drugs
cyber-drugs
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-04 10:05:50 UTC Post #30279
If youve read my other posts, then you'll know about my project I'm working on at University.

I have to write in a report of mine for my uni project why I chose to use Worldcraft over 3D Studio Max.

I need quite a few good reasons, and the main reason I did choose Worldcraft was because it was quick and easy to make what I wanted, and then I could explore my level via the Half-Life game engine, instead of just viewing a 3D Preview of my level. Plus it's easier to get the right angles with a moving character over a camera.

Cheers guys :)

Cyber-Drugs :cool:
cyber-drugs cyber-drugs
Luke
Luke
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-04 11:16:12 UTC Post #30288
interesting, and smart!
Luke LukeLuke
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-04 11:21:24 UTC Post #30289
Sorry Can't help you there, never tried 3D Studio Max,
But just think Worldcraft was made for half-life-- 
...Now take this into account---
What is 3D Studio Max for? Creating maps, yes.
Half-Life maps, sure.
But was it specifically designed to create HL Maps. Or just a 3D world??

Anyways... I really don't know what Im talking about- I never even try'd
3D Studio Max---Oh wait, Isn't
Studio Max an Expensive program, theres your motive, You can get Worldcraft/Hammer for free... Anyways... Later.
Unbreakable UnbreakableWindows 7.9 Rating!
Seventh-Monkey
Seventh-Monkey
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-04 16:12:41 UTC Post #30328
Simpler? More 'fun'?
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
pepper
pepper
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-04 16:27:58 UTC Post #30330
neh. a 3d modeler is way more fun then mapping. but it isnt really good for a game like hl. becasue you would easily be over the limit of frames
pepper pepper
coldfeet
coldfeet
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-04 16:30:38 UTC Post #30331
3D SMax is a powerful tool - my copy of Max5 barely runs on my computer - man those programs love to suck memory.

But why Hammer over 3D Max? Well, first of all - Hammer and Half-Life go hand in hand - they compliment each other very well.

Secondly, 3D Max is way too overpowerful for the relatively low-tech half-life engine (half life 1, mind you). it'd be like using a crane to contruct a house of toothpicks, if you ask me.
coldfeet coldfeet
kol
kol
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-04 17:51:29 UTC Post #30384
Not if you get a mini crane:

http://www.maple3d.com/MainFrameScriptsPage.htm
:P
kol kol
SlayerA
SlayerA
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-04 19:36:46 UTC Post #30408
Worldcraft is free; 3dmax is $3500. I rest my case. ;)
SlayerA SlayerA
m0p
m0p
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-04 19:41:43 UTC Post #30409
Posted by cold feet:
man those programs love to suck memory.
That's why I have 2gbof memory! :)
m0p m0pIllogical.
pepper
pepper
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-05 02:10:23 UTC Post #30476
i got 1 gigb memory
pepper pepper
coldfeet
coldfeet
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-05 03:26:13 UTC Post #30484
Yeah, I don't even bother running it with my mere 512 MB's....

I'm waiting for the end of the summer, when I upgrade to my 4.4 GHz processor with 4+ Gigs of Ram...

drools

@SlayerA - MY copy was free..... ;)
coldfeet coldfeet
AJ
AJ
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-05 03:28:36 UTC Post #30485
As was my copy of 3D Studio Max 6 which runs fine on my 512 MB, 1.5ghz machine (just takes a little while to start up)
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
SlayerA
SlayerA
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-05 21:27:33 UTC Post #30733
Where can I get a copy of 3D studio Max 6 for free? That would be cool... (Not just the 30 day free trial) :
SlayerA SlayerA
AJ
AJ
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-05 21:29:48 UTC Post #30734
www.3dstudiomaxforgulliblefools.com
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
badong
badong
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-05 23:44:05 UTC Post #30739
teh link is brokne :nuts: lol
badong badong
AJ
AJ
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 00:07:26 UTC Post #30740
Ah you need this link then:

www.3dstudiomaxforextremlygulliblefoolswhodontknowbetter.com

:nuts:
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Jobabob
Jobabob
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 04:52:13 UTC Post #30746
I dont think you have any argument other than the fact it was designed for mapping, 3d studio max is a hell of a lot better and I think it would be a lot easier to learn it from scratch, rather than the limitations of the hl engine.
Jobabob Jobabob
pepper
pepper
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 04:56:11 UTC Post #30747
why dont oyu try g-max, the free version of 3d studiomax

http://www.discreet.com/products/gmax/
pepper pepper
Seventh-Monkey
Seventh-Monkey
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 05:03:17 UTC Post #30748
I'm not sure cyber-drugs was necessarily compelled to produce a game level anyway?
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Griffin
Griffin
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 11:00:08 UTC Post #30784
u could always search for it on a warez site.....
Griffin Griffin
kol
kol
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 11:22:21 UTC Post #30794
Achem, i'll ignore that remark...

But the Game Level Builed is very good for all you 3dsMax People - Makes curvy pipes with 0 effort!
kol kol
pepper
pepper
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 11:24:51 UTC Post #30797
most games levels are build in 3dsm nowa these days.
pitty it wont run under 98
pepper pepper
kol
kol
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 13:27:15 UTC Post #30827
It does run under 98 - it runs on my Win98 :
kol kol
pepper
pepper
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 14:11:23 UTC Post #30831
version 6??
pepper pepper
Griffin
Griffin
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-06 19:15:40 UTC Post #30907
i just got 3D studio MAX version 6
and i have maya
Griffin Griffin
cyber-drugs
cyber-drugs
Posted 20 years ago2004-06-07 11:32:06 UTC Post #31112
Not quite the info I was after, but it will do, thanks guys :)

Cyber-Drugs :cool:
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