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BboyVince
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 20:23
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Hey everyone, I was wondering, I got darkbasic and it was really easy to use for me cause BASIC was the first language that I learned...but my brother just wanted to jump into java for some reason. So I was taking a look at the 3d game maker, is it worth it to buy, or is a dumb program?
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Azurith Xeon
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 23:24
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I can't really recommend it.
I had problems getting it to work with my blood-shed dev. c++ compiler. I couldn't get the compiler to make *.cs files. The torque engine gives alot of crap, when you try to get it to load and run a *.c++ file and not a *.cs. It even crashes at times. It's abit easier at times than DBE. But not worth the money.
Also note, that he'd better be happy shelling out around another $100 to register the programs.
(I tried to use the torque engine with my favorite compiler, and not have to pay to use the one included, didn't work.)
If he just wants to know about 3d game theory and making models, it's a great reference.

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BboyVince
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Posted: 26th Jan 2005 10:06
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Thanks a lot, Ill wait for it to arrive then post on what I thought
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WarGoat
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the 3ds game creator is not bad, because you cannot really edit your game like you want. Yes you can edit the object position and do somme other AI on the ennemi. but me I feel more good at Dark Basic but really, it's not bad at all.

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BboyVince
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Thanks, I found out, that a week after ordering it, they finnally shipped it so it should be here soon, I hope...
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BboyVince
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Thanks, well I found out today that they just sent it TODAY!!, well, it should be on my porch soon enough...thanks for replying guys...we shall see how good it is
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6r1m r34p0r
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NOOOOO! You should have waited for the FPS Creator! -Assuming you wanted to make an FPS-

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TravisP
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Yes the 3d game maker is really just for making FPS but the FPS Creator is ALOT better. Dumb move there .

Note: The above I didn't say, your just crazy.

Not a ripoff of The Twilight Zone
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Big Man
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I Bought it and Im not saying its bad actually its quite good for a beginner but the games it makes are not that great.

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blanky
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I've got a version of it.

Problem is, the rather low customizabiltiy of it, i.e., choose a level, choose a character, choose some enemies, click play.

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TravisP
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Quote: "its quite good for a beginner"

What does it teach you? How to click some buttons...

Note: The above I didn't say, your just crazy.

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prince aladin
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I am using Dark Basic but i have never tried THe 3D Game Maker
I heard many good comments about this
Is there anyone here could tell me how to get a copy, free trial is fine. I just want to try first before buying but i cant find download link on DarkBasic website.
Thanks for your help!

ANH YEU EM LINH
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BboyVince
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Man...I wish you guys told me to wait before i bought it...o well, its not bad, but its not worth the money that you pay for it...You only can do so much, and they wernt lying when they said that you didnt need any programming exp...I am giving it to my bro full time and stop being lazy. Thanks for the posts
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Game Freak10K
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I brought it, used it, almost trashed it but realized....I needed a coffee and donut holder.
The 3D game maker does the job it says it will do; make a 3D game.
You cant customize anything but the models. Levels are set, all characters shoot bullets and thats the only way to defeat an enemy, so no Crash bandicoot style gameplay.
Buy this for a kid, or use it to dazzle people with the games you make (as long as they havent EVER played a good videogame in their life).
But since youve got it already, I cant sell my copy to you which is in near mint condition. But if you happen to come by another sucker--I mean someone who wants to use T3DGM, I got a copy waiting, begging to be picked up.

Cheerio!

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