I'm looking for a good 3D modeling tool so I can create better and more detailed objects in my maps. Lightwave 3D was recommended to me by a buddy, but Im lookin' for something free. It needs to be compatible w/ Hammer 3.4 and I'm mappin' for CS 1.6.
Can anyone help?
3D Modeling Tool
Created 18 years ago2005-12-16 14:22:09 UTC by
TawnosPrime
Created 18 years ago2005-12-16 14:22:09 UTC by
TawnosPrime
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-16 14:22:09 UTC
Post #152655
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-16 14:33:00 UTC
Post #152657
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-16 14:40:19 UTC
Post #152658
I and pepper use Gmax for modeling and blender to compile the models. Ask him for an advice he's the best modeler in here. 
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-16 15:31:47 UTC
Post #152666
Milkshape is a good one for low-poly models, plus it comes with a HL model compiler. I'd go for Milkshape if I were you.
It's not free though, but compared to other modelling packages, 25 euro is almost nothing.
It's not free though, but compared to other modelling packages, 25 euro is almost nothing.
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-16 15:59:34 UTC
Post #152668
I'm afraid G-max isnt availible anymore, though if you google around you should be able to find a download somewhere. Milkshape is very advisable for starters, though it's 25$.
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-16 16:59:57 UTC
Post #152684
I suppose it would be quite illegal for us to setup a mirror 
Gmax <3
Gmax <3
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-16 17:00:58 UTC
Post #152685
Dont worry, there should be enough hacks and all around the web. Dont mind illigal in this case, they actualy got a whole frickin community jumping on them.
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-17 20:46:21 UTC
Post #152930
Thanx for the help guys
I'll look into hunting down a "free" version of G-Max, but I'd say Milkshape isn't an option at the moment as I'm not lookin' to spend any money, let alone $35+tx&ship (I'm Canadian and Proud, 'cept of our dollar : )
I'll look into hunting down a "free" version of G-Max, but I'd say Milkshape isn't an option at the moment as I'm not lookin' to spend any money, let alone $35+tx&ship (I'm Canadian and Proud, 'cept of our dollar : )
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-18 03:29:04 UTC
Post #152964
or, for the INSANELY EXPENSIVE HIGH END STUFF,
Maya- http://www.alias.com/glb/eng/products-services/family_details.jsp;jsessionid=F33OIIRWMF3Y1QCLCWSSM44AJMK0IJVC?familyId=3900009
Softimage- http://www.softimage.com/Products/Xsi/v5/
3D Studio Max- http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112
Maya- http://www.alias.com/glb/eng/products-services/family_details.jsp;jsessionid=F33OIIRWMF3Y1QCLCWSSM44AJMK0IJVC?familyId=3900009
Softimage- http://www.softimage.com/Products/Xsi/v5/
3D Studio Max- http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-18 06:00:04 UTC
Post #152968
Maya is f**king good, no doubt about it, but yeah... it is necessary to have quite deep pockets! softimage i've never used, and 3D studio max is at the top - most complicated.
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-18 06:15:17 UTC
Post #152971
I wouldnt necissarily say that it is hard, it has a high learning curve, but once you get the flow it allows you to produce stuff really fast. For me myself, im looking into blender right now, a free modeler.
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-18 06:35:32 UTC
Post #152976
I'm currently toying around with the Maya 7 PLE and must say it's great. The 3D Buzz video tutorials are a great help.
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-18 06:41:52 UTC
Post #152977
Just warez the stuff, you gutless fanboys.
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-18 06:45:03 UTC
Post #152978
Max8 is quite nice. Do the props I actually make in it =/
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-18 15:42:39 UTC
Post #153059
pepper, ya, look into blender, it is very powerful. you might want to look into the import/export scripts for it though. it doesn't nativly have the ability to export to many programs.
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-18 17:23:45 UTC
Post #153077
Yeah, max8 is quite nice yes. Havent tested the peltmapping yet.
il look into the exporters, cant be as bad as g-max.
il look into the exporters, cant be as bad as g-max.
Posted 18 years ago2005-12-19 11:17:32 UTC
Post #153159
Just warez the stuff, you gutless fanboys.Um, I'd be wary of downloading Apps though; much of that stuff is crawling with creepy viruses
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