Tools needed to build 3D game?

[Dare2]

Hi,

I am hoping for some help. I know nix about 3D engines but am embarking on a small project where I must either:

1: Write a small engine based on RayCasting. This I can do and the result would be adequate.
..or ..
2: Learn PureBasic's 3D commands. Which would, I think, give a much better end result.

One (among many) of the things that I don't know how to do is create the various objects. I don't even know where to start looking.

Perhaps someone could help me with a list of tools/software needed to create the data/objects needed for to use the various libraries, eg, Entities, meshes, etc, etc.

Also some tutorials for absolute newbs who are also slow to comprehend.

Thanks!

[dmoc]

Blender and MilkShape are good for creation/learning. NeHe's site is good and googling will show you many articles on 3D stuff. (sorry don't have all the links on this machine)

[Fred]

There is also some exporters for 3DS and Maya.

[Dare2]

Thanks!

@dmoc.

Downloaded Blender3D and got blown away by the screen. This is the easy one? Downloading MilkShape now.

@Fred

You mention 3DS and Maya. Not actually knowing what these are (but assuming they're file types) this brings up the question of formats, etc. What should I look for or be wary of here?


Thanks again!


PS: I have already downloaded a heap of apps over the last few days, anything that claimed to be a 3D engine/creator/editor. Things like Panda3D, Terra3D, Gmax3D, TV3D etc al. Haven't looked at any of them yet. Some are probably nothing to do with what I want.


lol, RayCasting is starting to look really good. You deal with cells or cubes and some formulas! You don't need a commercial pilot's licence to create the images!

[Kale]

MilkShape is cool, thats what i use. It looks very simple but is very powerful.

[thefool]

blender is [much!] more powerfull however its hard to learn.. but its free!
however milkshape is easy to use and i would say its powerfull enough for smaller and bigger games.

[xgp]

and i would say its powerfull enough for smaller and bigger games.

And for medium games...? just a joke, forgive me(sometimes i can be really inconvenient:P)

xgp

[Dare2]

HeHe.















(Help: I'm lost in a maze of silly little lines all looking the same. There are entrances to the north, south and down)

[dmoc]

yes. persevere, it's worth it

[Num3]

blender is [much!] more powerfull however its hard to learn.. but its free!
however milkshape is easy to use and i would say its powerfull enough for smaller and bigger games.

LoL

I find blender easier to work... I never understood how MilkShape works grrr

[thefool]

and i would say its powerfull enough for smaller and bigger games.

And for medium games...? just a joke, forgive me(sometimes i can be really inconvenient:P)

xgp

haha

@num3: well if you use a little time to learn blender it is pretty easy! but it requires some time though.


dare2, may i recommend you to play simpler games? Try starting it like this: press startbutton, press Shutdown computer, press the OK button. Then a nice game with cool graphics will come up! :

[Num3]

@num3: well if you use a little time to learn blender it is pretty easy! but it requires some time though.

I know how to use Blender... I don't know how to use Milkshape....

LOL

[thefool]

LOL :roll:
i didnt reply to you as you couldnt use blender
i wrote it to tell others that its true, when you have learned a bit of blender its easy. do you think im stupid or so?

[Num3]

do you think im stupid or so?

[ClintEastwood]

Are you talking to me?

Are you talking to me.... PUNK ?

[/ClintEastwood]

[thefool]

do you think im stupid or so?

[ClintEastwood]

Are you talking to me?

Are you talking to me.... PUNK ?

[/ClintEastwood]