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Re: fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (sgt. fuzz) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:20:10 +0000

I used solid edge to model mine... I don't think that would work. Solid Edge is a modeling program provided by my school to me, it's worth around 8000 US dollars

Re: fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (FSDev| General Un-Co) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:06:54 +0000

To some them up roughly:

3DsMax - Good all round program
SketchUp - Easy to pickup, but is useless for overly complicated tasks (especially organics), has some issues when exporting to max.
Lightwave - Never used it, but if Lurri and Ry use it...
XSI - XSI users are like fireFox users if you don't use it they will hound you to death to download it . Its is ment to be a high quality professional package.

Re: fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (FSDev| rybot) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:57:46 +0000

Any modeling program will work in theory, but the tools for BF2/2142 cater to 3DS Max.
I haven't heard much about XSI, but what I have seen has been really good (mostly Bandu's stuff. ).

A few Devs use lightwave. I know Luuri is one of them, and he is one of the fastest modellers I know.

I don't know which would be best for beginners, but out of the programs I use (3DS Max and Lightwave), I would say lightwave is easier to pickup.

Re: fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (Bandu) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:35:16 +0000

Fuzz I recommend Softimage's XSI . Whilst 3dsmax is more common , XSI is far more flexible and user friendly. Also, more and more companies are turning to XSI (HL2).

You can get a free version from softimages site ....its called XSImodtool (free forever) or you can get 30 day trials of the retail versions.

Re: fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (FSDev| HaVoC373) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:47:18 +0000

best would probably be 3dsmax.
or any other program that can export to max without problems.

Re: fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (sgt. fuzz) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:40:14 +0000

what's the best program for modelling for mods? Does lightwave work with 2142?

Re: fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (FSDev| rybot) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:00:02 +0000

Looks really good for starting out. And in 15 minutes.

You should try Lightwave if you're just starting out. It's a very easy program to pickup and learn. It's got a lot of flexibility as well. After a couple weeks of using Lightwave I was confident enough to make what I call a "McTemple".

If you want to make stuff for fun, I heard that Sketchup is ok, if you don't plan on using the model for anything.

Re: fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (FSDev| xEROhOUR) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:57:21 +0000

What did you use to model it Fuzz ? Looks ok to me btw

Re: fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (sgt. fuzz) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:54:06 +0000

This gun looks strikingly like a gun from goldeneye 007 for the n64

fuzz modelled a gun, he feels proud :)

null@example.com (sgt. fuzz) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:52:56 +0000

sure it's bad and doesn't quite look right. It's also 7 cm tall . Is it good for a beginner? or for a gun modelled in 15 minutes?