Darthspiv Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 Hello there! I'm glad to be a member of such an interesting board for modeling and stuff. I really want to start modeling, but I've never done it before. I need to know the programs I'll need, some requirements to model vehicles, and how to use these programs. So, I plan on making vehicle mods for Jedi Academy, but do I have to make a level to test the vehicle on or can I use a level I already have in Multiplayer? I want to take like, a hovering vehicle (like a swoopbike) and turn it into a real car! Something along the lines of a 57 Chevy. I want it to be like a hover version though, to float a bit off the ground like a swoopbike. So what should I know to get started in the modeling field. Remember, this is my first time, so I'll need any help/advice necessary!!! Thanks for any help provided! This isn't a request for someone to make the mod for me, I'm requesting any help/advice that any of you can give me!!!
Darthspiv Posted June 2, 2004 Author Posted June 2, 2004 Click this please? I'm also having a problem with Gmax. When I run it, it gives me this error. How do I fix this? EDIT::: Fixed the link...
darthviper107 Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 Link is bad. You need 3ds Max to be able to make new models. If you want to know how to make vehicles, then download the "Siege and Vehicle" tutorial files over at jk2files.com.
Darthspiv Posted June 2, 2004 Author Posted June 2, 2004 Fixed the link, please check it? Do I really need 3DS? Doesn't it cost money, cause that's something I don't have a lot of right now. But can't I use Gmax for what I plan on doing?
Druid Bremen Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Apparently not, because it does not seem to be able to export as the format which the JA engine uses, and the file format is md3.
tFighterPilot Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Quote Originally posted by Druid Bremen Apparently not, because it does not seem to be able to export as the format which the JA engine uses, and the file format is md3. Actually gmax does export to md3, but what you need is xsi... Yes, it costs money, and hell of a lot of it also.
Druid Bremen Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Quote Originally posted by tFighterPilot Actually gmax does export to md3, but what you need is xsi... Yes, it costs money, and hell of a lot of it also. It does export to md3, but only when you get tempest, and then the controls look all out of whack lol.
tFighterPilot Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Maybe there's another md3 exporter besides the tempset. Besides, I think you can make a model, load it in the tempset, and then export it.
AzureAngel Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 there is check Psynex's saber making tutorial it has the other MD3 exporter. But sadly TFP is right you need Max. If you are a very fast learner then you can order the demo version for 30 days. Its completly free. Feelin lucky??
PR-0927 Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 Actually, you can use GMAX like I am using it. I'm still new to it, but you can export stuff as .md3's with the Tempest add-on (which really messed me up, believe me...). I'm sending my stuff to KOTORMRJAY to see if he can help. He told me that he could.
Anavel Gato Posted June 9, 2004 Posted June 9, 2004 Quote Originally posted by Darthspiv Click this please? I'm also having a problem with Gmax. When I run it, it gives me this error. How do I fix this? EDIT::: Fixed the link... You need to open the DOS console to fix this. Select Start - Run and open the command program. There navigate to your GMAX folder. cd\ brings you all the way back to your drive's root cd <foldername> brings you to a specific folder In the GMAX folder type gmax -h This will start GMAX with the graphics options. Select a graphics driver that your computer supports.
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