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treedomordeath
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Posted: 17th Nov 2003 14:56
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does any one know how to make 3D letters?

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D I G I T A L
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Posted: 17th Nov 2003 19:03
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well, i can make 3D letters by using a text program like PhotoShop or PhotoImpact, just make the background behind the letters black then u can save it as an image and then stick it to a sprite and replace it anywhere u want.

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ReD_eYe
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Posted: 17th Nov 2003 19:22
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or you can use a 3d modeler, alot of these programs let you make text which you can then extrude into 3d, then load it into db and use it like any other object


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CattleRustler
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Posted: 17th Nov 2003 19:28
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yeah, a 3d modelling app would be pretty quick to make the entire english alphabet. I know in 3dsmax it has a text primitive, you just preset the letter thickness (z axis) and then just type out a letter or word, then just save and export.

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ReD_eYe
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anim8or can do it easily aswell if you'd like a cheap(free) option!


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Turoid
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Posted: 17th Nov 2003 21:15
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www.anim8or.com

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KNau
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Be careful though because extruded text can be quite a lot of polygons and anything more than a few letters could quickly kill your framerate.

Another option would be to figure out how to make the letters you want using DB cube primitives.

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treedomordeath
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red_eye u da bomb...that is just what i need a free 3D cr8er. it 4 my pong 3d so frame rates don't mean jack...it set @ 30fps...i have plenty of headroom,thanks all

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John H
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Use sprites - any 2D Program like MSPaint can do it. Just a black background with white lettering. You dont have to have those expensive programs like photoshop to do good 2D work

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Xander
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Posted: 18th Nov 2003 20:25
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Don't use anim8or's letters! They are extremely high poly. Use Wings 3D or the new Milkshape plugin for letters. They both work well.

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