Fred Tetra Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 How would you like to help out your fellow modders by helping create maps for use with Kotor Tool? It isn't especially hard and it is very rewarding knowing that you're helping others. Requirements: GMax or 3DSMax installed NWMax import tool installed SW: KotOR Kotor Tool It takes about an hour or so per map, assuming your skill level is as poor as mine with the Max programs. A skilled Max user could whip through the process in less than half an hour, I'm sure. Basically, one needs to extract the various models that make up a map, import them into the 3D app, then assenble the pieces to recreate the map model. I will perform the rasterization and map-to-data alignment process. I can provide detailed instructions to those with serious interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkkender Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Send me the instructions Fred. I may not be the most adept at trying to develop something new but if you have step by steps I have the patience and the drive to be helpful. *one of these days soon I'm going to get back to college and complete my programming degree.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seprithro Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 fill me in fred i'll give it a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:USA:Hefe(I) Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Fred you are my Hero:) Do I have to use the games models for this process or could I use my own? Also could I use my own textures? And could I add my map as a visitable planet? I am very interested in this idea. I'd like to make a Hoth or Naboo map/planet. I've been using Max for about 6 years and have never modded a game thats uses max of map creation. This is very exciting! Thanks Fred you Rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkkender Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Originally posted by :USA:Hefe(I) Fred you are my Hero:) Do I have to use the games models for this process or could I use my own? Also could I use my own textures? And could I add my map as a visitable planet? I am very interested in this idea. I'd like to make a Hoth or Naboo map/planet. I've been using Max for about 6 years and have never modded a game thats uses max of map creation. This is very exciting! Thanks Fred you Rock! Let me field this real quick here. What were doing or he want's help with is importing the ingame map models to try to make it easier in area making. right now I believe we are still going to be limited to in game models for map making. correct me if I'm wrong here Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Tetra Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 Indeed, you are correct. Since creating a new map from scratch requires data that we don't yet know how to generate, like that which determines what part of the model you can and cannot walk on, we're limited to models already in the game. What people would be doing is helping me by re-assembling the parts of a map, (basically, they took the model for a whole level and broke it down into 10-15 sub-models), then sending me the .max file for me to process for use in the Module editor in Kotor Tool. :USA:Hefe(I), if you have that many years of experience, you could probably crank these out in no time at all. Your assistance would be appreciated by many modders here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:USA:Hefe(I) Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Ok I see what your sayin is you need the games maps re-assemdled right? I'd be glad to help just give me insturction on which files to extract. Then I could put them back together for ya! Then would you just want a 3ds file of the re-assemdled meshes? I guess PM me. Payce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Tetra Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 Originally posted by :USA:Hefe(I) Ok I see what your sayin is you need the games maps re-assemdled right? I'd be glad to help just give me insturction on which files to extract. Then I could put them back together for ya! Then would you just want a 3ds file of the re-assemdled meshes? I guess PM me. Payce! Please check your PM mailbox... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Tetra Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 Darth333 is currently working on map m28aa, Hrakert Station. Any other volunteers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkkender Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I'm still waiting to find out which you would like me to help with if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Tetra Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 I'll have something for you soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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