Converting from TM3 request

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 3:15 pm

Goodday Again

Is there someone that takes Converting requests, cause i have idea on my mind for months, but i can't convert because.. can't afford 3Ds max, and if i could, have no idea how to do it.

If there is anyone who wants to try it, let me know, or just ignore .

Grtzz AO .

Toshiba-3 · Post by **Toshiba-3** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:38 pm

3dsMax 3 is available in the tools list here, you can go very far with it (Beroc used it to create all his cars and models). Other versions are really easy to find off the net.
I'm not sure Twisted Metal 3 is popular enough to motivate people to port them for you. Really if you're that interested into modding, take the time to learn a bit of 3D and do the work yourself, it will be much more satisfying. PS1 models are usually simple enough to be build back into CarEd.

Requests are usualy successful when you meet someone with a common interest or motivate this person with an interesting idea or concept. However not taking part yourself in the process is a big bummer to said motivation.

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:57 pm

I see

Well i was making a request because i was already working on some other vehicles meant for C1 (even something weird) so thats why.

Toshiba-3 · Post by **Toshiba-3** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:26 pm

Good to hear! Well just take your time then ; no need to have several projects going on at the same time. It will always be possible for you to start porting your favorite TM3 car(s) later, when you'll have a bit more experience (and that will also make it easier).

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:48 pm

Ok
Only problem will still be that i can't port it over myself, don't know how hard it would be to learn that ?

EDIT: Never mind.

Toshiba-3 · Post by **Toshiba-3** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:22 pm

You won't be able to literally port it. You'll have to do like Econo and me: making the model again from scratch.
However it'll probably be possible to capture the textures with an emulator.

What's the point to get a SW mercenary in C1?.. I really don't understand here.

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:29 pm

Like said before trying something else, like the RC Fire truck that was done ealier, and yes it was intended to try to recreate the character model, but kinda have the feeling its useless, even though it is intended as a test .

Toshiba-3 · Post by **Toshiba-3** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:40 pm

Yeah but no. The RC firetruck is still a car model and fits the Carmageddon style. See the difference with a SW mercenary character? What would you do with that in C1, can't be a ped as they are just billboard sprites, then what, a character as a car? If it was like Axl in TM or the storm trooper for C2 (on the hovering bike there) I could understand, but a stiff character crashing into cars I don't get it.

You say it is intended as a test, what is the point of the test? If it's to have a go at 3D and porting stuff ingame, start with way less complicated things! Here you'd have to try to get the textures (else you'd have to repaint them), remodel the character from scratch (and a human body isn't easy at all to get right), remap the mesh with the textures, then port it into C1 and proceed so that a character on suspensions battling with crazy cars doesn't look too weird (and considering C1 setup you'll have a hard time).

No offence but how old are you? It seems like you are trying every idea but the simple ones that'd help you progress with further projects. Just draw a simple car/truck/vehicle you like with a simple design and start slowly, taking your time. Every 3D modeller started like this. Else you'll be wasting your time and soon lose any motivation at all, I garantee.

BTW stop quoting, use 'post reply' instead.

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:47 pm

Ok, it has been thrown in the garbagebin. Will continue with the first two on the list below instead (The white & the damaged brown truck) Wich by thinking about it seems indeed a better spend on time. Thanks for saying that it was a waste of time, cause it kinda feelt like it before i asked about it.

[nmg]i53.tinypic.com/2edb9fa.png[/nmg]

Toshiba-3 · Post by **Toshiba-3** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:41 am

These are indeed WAY more interesting :B
Simple models as well, good for a beginner. Go ahead I say (but don't forget to take your time, that's how you learn things correctly).

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:14 am

Yes, some are very easy to re/create, the 1 is the easiest i guess.
I ill take the time to progress more.

hazardic · Post by **hazardic** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:48 am

ahahah the taxi from quarantine is amazing. dunno does it have 3d polygons or it's a sprite lol

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:03 pm

[quote=hazardic]ahahah the taxi from quarantine is amazing. dunno does it have 3d polygons or it's a sprite lol[/quote]
Its a Sprite, i´ll have to make pictures with Print screen for textures or there must be someone that knows how to open Sprite files, and the Limo is from the second game.

TTR · Post by **TTR** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 4:46 pm

Well i do think Hazardic does know it's a sprite, i guess he means that the sprite looks so good you can't tell if it's a sprite or a 3d model :) and he's right.

But do start on that truck :)

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 4:59 pm

Wich ?
Already have the model for the damaged one, but have some problems with Texturing the model cause:

1 I'am horrible at making textures

2 This Truck is a beta vehicle from a Sequel to TM, so don't know if i have to make some, or use some textures from the previous game ?

And want to add Spikes like on this picture, but don't know how to add them [nmg]i56.tinypic.com/2i0uix4.png[/nmg]

TTR · Post by **TTR** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:55 pm

It's piss easy to make that in CarEd for example, instead of converting one..which will just take more time and you wont learn how to model anyway. Doing so you can also make the spikes.
We do encourage modeling your own creation, so please, start from scratch! Any self made step will be worth it in knowledge/skill! You do want that yes? :)

Though, maybe i misunderstood.

But Darkside is a nice example.

TTR · Post by **TTR** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:36 pm

Wait, you made that? Great! However, the rear wheels go through the rear chassis.

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:00 pm

Never Mind.

AgentOrange · Post by **AgentOrange** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:03 pm

Never Mind.

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