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3 Dimensional Chat / What program do you guys use for making 3D worlds?

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Graham23s
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Hi Guys,

been scouring the forums getting info and tips i know that a lot of folks use 3d canvas and milkshape for thier 3d models but can you create 3d worlds in them aswell?

if not what is the best program to make the 3d worlds in?

cheers guys

Graham

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John H
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Posted: 31st Jan 2004 15:54
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For curvy landscapes, I use matedit www.matedit.com

Then if you want to make it a model, I first load it into DBP, export a greyscale image of the matrix (using some code) then I load that greyscale image into Milkshape and edit the model a bit, then apply a texture.

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JeroenNL
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DeleD was intented to be a level editor (world editor if you like) and is now being transformed into a full 3D modeller. At the moment it is most suitable to create levels with. See [href]www.granadagames.com[/href] for details.

Use the free 3D modeller DeleD to get skilled in 3d editing! Visit http://www.gamefortress.com/delgine for more info.
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@JeroenNL-
Your sites down.... bandwith was exceeded.

I'll try a gain b/c I wanna try it.

@Graham23-
For worlds I usually use JTEdit (http://www.jtgame.com/jtedit) or Magic Worlds. Check out the DarkBASIC Showcase (http://darkbasic.thegamecreators.com/?m=showcase&i=5). it has 3 world/level editors that I use. They are pretty good.


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TANZRA
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You can make outdoor worlds with any 3dmodeler, But with the Matrix and Terrain functions in DBPro its not nesessary (or practicle). I'm new to DBPro, but can see amazing potential in layering Matrices for different FX. For an example, shift Matrices for a river or lake, sky or clouds. One matrix for the overall shape of the your map. Then layer Matrices almost like you would have tiles in a 2D game.

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JeroenNL
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@ xTransworldx : goto http://www.granadagames.com to get a copy of DeleD. That's the site of Dave Granada who has devoted it to DeleD (amongst other things).

Use the free 3D modeller DeleD to get skilled in 3d editing! Visit http://www.gamefortress.com/delgine for more info.
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thanx.... donwloading now....


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Graham23s
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Thanks for all the input guys gonna give a few a go and see what happens

cheers

Graham

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TKF15H
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I use Paint Shop Pro to make all my levels.
All objects are placed in PSP, Matrix heights,
lights, sounds, and even waypoints.


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DevilLiger
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can someone help me with matedit because all this time it's still confusing to me. and i don't know where to get help from... oh well... i would apprciate it....thanks for your time...
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spygamer
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I could help if you tell me what you need help in?

I trying to be a moderator. I'm nice and cool 24/7.
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DevilLiger
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thanks spygamer. actually i really don't know how to use it at all. can it even make levels? That program does tell me enough info and it took me a while to turn it to english too. so for now can you teach me the basics like how to build a simple level or even tell me how to work the buttons cuz when i pressed them they did nothing that i knew of. Im a beginner at this so bare with me.
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MattWorley
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Am I correct in saying DBPro can load halflife worlds? Isn't this something to do with BSP? If so, is BSP better than the methods used above?

Thanks, from a confused user.
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Lord_Callanardo
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if you want the best bsp editor get hammer world craft
http://www.fileplanet.com/download.aspx?f=86826

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Van B
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I hardly ever recommend this program, but perhaps Cartography Shop is right for Graham. Check out the forum here for screenies, it's getting better all the time, and is pretty much ideal for lightmapped levels that DBPro can handle.


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