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FPSC Classic Models and Media / Best 3D modeling program

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Jolly Roger 2
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hey guys!
do you know the best 3d modeling program that features full compatibility with .X files (import\export), FPS Creator weaponz and entities (animation support), possibility to create cutscenes and to render in .avi!
Don't tell me Milkshape or 3dsmax cause they don't support X files (XD) importing.

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fallen one
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I dont think there is a best, I often have to use many programs.
Do a search on them here, you will find lots of low cost programs.
Im sure wings 3d supports .x, thats a free program as well, Delgine, that supports .x, thats free also. There are lots of programs, just do a search on the boards.

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milkshape imports .x

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Jolly Roger 2
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Posted: 1st Oct 2007 19:09 Edited at: 1st Oct 2007 19:11
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for the cutscenes I solved, but what do you use to modify or create .X files? what is better for you?

p.s. milkshape doen't import .x files I'm sure

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Jolly Roger 2
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wings 3d is too bad!!!!1
it doesn't import .x files and has so few functions!!!!!
i'm going to try DelEd

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Quote: "p.s. milkshape doen't import .x files I'm sure "


Yeah, it does (in the Tools dropdown menu). See attached...

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Posted: 1st Oct 2007 19:37 Edited at: 1st Oct 2007 19:40
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What I do with MS3d is I use LithUnwrap to make the conversion. Open any x file with LithUnwrap, save it as an MS3d, or use the mesh tool like Keith said.

Best .

I'm sorry, my answers are limited. You must ask the right question.

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Maya is the best of the best in my opinion. Dead easy and everything you need. Better not mention anything about its price though

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Strelok
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Well actually you could find the best program by doing some research.
Download few trials of programs that looking interesting.
Try it , choose the best one for you..
Programs having there own style of modeling. So it's up to you to pick the best one.

And you could use a other program to convert your X files.
Like Fragmotion.

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Jolly Roger 2
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for KeithC: sorry I never found that command

because of the price of Milkshape, now I'm in love with Blender 3d XD
thx if you know some good free program for creating cutscenes please tell me it'm my last request

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fallen one
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I remember polycount.com having a psoting on a free animation software, it will be a couple of pages back in the archieves, infact check there for free programs and offers, it carries a lot of news on 3d for games.

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I find the combo of Milkshape and Fragmotion to work quite well.
Milkshape imports .x files but they don't retain any animation...however,
Fragmotion imports .xfiles with animation as well as .dbo and exports them as working animated Milkshape files.
Milkshapes JT exporter is the better exporter for .x where as Fragmotion's .x exporters are a bit iffy. So I would go with a combo of the 2. Where one lacks the other picks up.


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If you take price into the equation, then blender wins hands down.

For a small fee, milkshape is the king of low poly games modelling - the import and export formats are numberless, and it is easy to use

Ignoring price, then it has to be 3ds Max. It is the program most game devs use. For high quality rendering (think films and TV shows like BSG) then lightwave is preferred.

So the best are in this order:

1)Blender (powerful and free, user interface takes getting used to though, but it's much better than it used to be)

2)Milkshape (costs a little, simple to use - maybe too simple on the modelling front)

3)3ds max (best features of both, but costs alot, unless you can nab a second hand copy. Older versions are just as good, anything from 6 onwards I'd suggest)
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i like 3ds max.

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its that guy
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quick question, i have gamespace, its kind of good for modeling, but it doesnt let you texture it, is there any free programs that lets me import an entity and texture it? and dont say entity workshop cause i need something where i can giv it different textures on different polygons on the entity

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Colon
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id say anim8or, its good for beginers
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For texturing, try searching google for 'lithunwrap' that ought to do it.
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Orrion Carn
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Quote: "Delgine"


I'm downloading it now. How's the interface? Like, is it for advance or simple users?


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Advanced I'd say.


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Use Anim8or, by far the easiest. Then export to 3DS, use DbConv to convert to .X

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Orrion Carn
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Quote: "DbConv"


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Deathead
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DBconv makes the files .x so it can be used in FPSC. I'll see if I can find a link.

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Thanks DH.


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