Existing models and Importing:

[DarthCobra]

I have found tons of 3ds max models and what not on the internet. Most of these are real high poly count models and im sure wont go into the game without a ton of tweakin. These models always seem to be listed as free use. I guess what im wondering is why arent ppl importing these models into games for map models and characters? Is the conversion too much work? Does everyone just wanna do their own? I am a total n00b with 3dsmax an other 3d proggies but I have been goin nuts tryin to import some of these awesome models into the game as map objects.