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koolaid
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Posted: 1st Apr 2003 23:44
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okay i want to learn how to design my own 3d models to be used in my games to fit my needs i know about the 3d modeling programs there are but is there some book thats really good that can teach me how and has actual models that you build.i had gotten a trial version of milkshape before but it was unbelievable hard i was clueless even with the tutorials.
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MikeS
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Posted: 1st Apr 2003 23:54
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I'm having sort of the same problem, I'm modeling with milkshape
(which is indeed difficult.)

I'm sure if you checked amazon.com ,or just browsed though google that you'd be
able to find some books on modeling.I'm doing some research as we speak now.

I'll let you know if I find any good books.

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MikeS
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Posted: 2nd Apr 2003 02:46
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I have a post under the 3 dimensional chat called.

"Having trouble with modeling??This may help."

I have a modeling program(milkshape) and some tutorials on how to make characters.

Hope this helps

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koolaid
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Posted: 2nd Apr 2003 04:24
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i have milkshape but its expired how do i register it there is no option in the main window,also is there currently any books on modeling with milkshape thanks!
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Onyx10
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I just registered for Milk Shape a while back. Go to the main page,[href]www.milkshape3d.com[/href], and on the left table, where all the links are, you'll see one that says Register. You should be able to handle it from there.
But then you have to wait like 2 days for someone to send you the code, so do it as soon as possible.

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MikeS
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Posted: 2nd Apr 2003 04:54 Edited at: 2nd Apr 2003 04:56
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look at my post ahead.

Go to the 3 dimensinal chat and you will find the links I've given for some milkshape tutorials.

Milkshape is hard and will take time.

I myself have just started using milkshape and am having trouble, but these tutorials will help.



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koolaid
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Posted: 2nd Apr 2003 05:58
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yeah i checked out your links and got to the page where theres the tuturials but for some reason a error on the page is being displayed and wont let me download it the model that was above it i downloaded it to see if something was up with that webpage but it downloaded?
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Posted: 2nd Apr 2003 06:13
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hmmmmm?

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rockfistus
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Modeling is actually really pretty easy and straightforward for the most part, but I had the same problem a few years ago, it will seem extremely hard until you finally figure out what the basics are, but as soon as I figured out the basics I began to start modelling pretty much everything out of a single box

The easiest way to look at it, i guess, is make a box with a lot of segments, then
convert it to a editable mesh, then start playing with the vertices to shape it into whatever

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NickIgoe
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Yeah, I started just like rockfistus, now I cannot look at anything without working out how to model it (even my girlfirend !!!).But there are some free modelling packages out there,I started with wings which is ok, but its totally free.But if you want to spend money get MAX or Maya, You may need to raid the local post office a few times first though.

www.wings3d.com

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pagio
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Posted: 5th Apr 2003 03:21
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try 3d canvas
i realy good

Dont forget the retro games
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pagio
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try 3d canvas
i realy good
3d canvas free
3d canvas/lp 40$
3d canvas/pro 70$
i am not sure about the prices

Dont forget the retro games
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