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Blimpy325
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Posted: 27th Dec 2003 01:44
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Including DBP, what other software would I need to make a good quality FPS, like UT. Budget is 140 dollars. I want to be able to make my own models, levels, music, etc. Thanks.
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PiratSS
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Posted: 27th Dec 2003 01:59
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SoundMatter? I never heard of SoundMatter.

If you want to make your own models, I suggest Milkshape!

Very easy to use+professional, if you got more money to spend get Lightwave or 3D Max.

With these modelling tools you can easily make models+levels.

For sound+Music, you can search google, there are plenty of sounds.

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Blimpy325
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Ive been thinking about, and was wondering if instead of DBP, i just go with DBC. I have never programmed before, so im probably not going to be using all the features of DBP right off the bat. But I might later, what do you think I should do?
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KamaKase
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Posted: 27th Dec 2003 02:29
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DPB is much better. The new functionality makes programming easier. Plus, it's faster; and as a n00b programmer, (like me). There will be loads of things in your code that will slow the program down. You'll need all the speed you need.....
(Don't make me get out my old games!!!)
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Cyberflame
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Posted: 27th Dec 2003 03:43
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GET FRUITY LOOPS!!
IT IS THE BEST EVER!!
YOU CAN MAKE A DECENT 100% ORIGINAL SONG IN UNDER 30 mins.

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John H
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Posted: 27th Dec 2003 04:48
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But fruity loops is pretty expensive.


Dont forget to Join the Forums!
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Northern Fist
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Go milkshape, man - I'm getting it thanks to Christmas money. You can't go wrong with that one.

Also get CharacterFX if you're into DBPro and seriously want animations.

Get a decent graphics card (I found this out the hard way).

"Power, precision, and don't forget about speed. If you practice everyday with these things in mind... you begin to develope A FIGHTING MODE." - Fist of Legend (Jet Li)
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PiratSS
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Posted: 27th Dec 2003 06:56 Edited at: 27th Dec 2003 06:56
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Do what Nothern_Fist told you!

Go milkshape!

P.S: Atari boy, you seem to spam the most!

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BearCDPOLD
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Posted: 27th Dec 2003 21:49 Edited at: 27th Dec 2003 21:49
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Okeydokey
Models:Either DarkMatter or gameSpace or trueSpace3.2 or gmax

Music:Finale Notepad. Use your PC mic to record wavs, or pay $20 to
get MIDI export

Sound FX:Your oral cavity and a PC mic, or SoundMatter.

Textures:MS Paint!!! It is still good. Or if you can bounce it
Paint Shop Pro.

OutdoorLevels:Magic World from all-seeing-i.com

IndoorLevels:Just use a modeller, or 3d Map Editor, or even better- Cartography Shop.

Collisions/Gravity:Nuclear Glory's DLLS

Actual Development: DBP or DBC, if you get DBC get Enhancement pack

These progs are your friend. Pay special attention to Magic World, edit matrices, make them bigger then allowed in DB, make multiple matrices, put 3d objects on them, then load them using a function provided royalty-free with the software. Plus the whole thing itself is free. Uses analog matrix height adjustment instead of tile by tile editing.

My fingers are tired.........

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Soon to come:An rts, and a snowball fight game
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zircher
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Posted: 28th Dec 2003 22:15
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Save your money for pizza and caffiene.

Metasequoia 2.1(3d low level, free), DoGA CGA (3D studio, free), Pixia (2d graphics art program, free), Milkshape 3D (3d low level + animation, shareware.)

Best advice, download a ton of trial programs and decide which ones you like.

As an alternate to Sound Matter, Cosmi has a 6,000 sound clips CD for $10-$20 that you can buy at places like Office Depot. Also, search the internet there are free/public domain music and sound FX libraries out there Golgotha is an excellent example. The key is to do a lot of searching (like several days of searching.) Additionally, many music artis are willing to license their music simply for getting their name in the game credits. Don't be afraid to ask.
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