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hi im new to hiveworkshop and I am interested in mapmaking. I've browsed this website and was just wondering the difference between a model and a skin?
 
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Welcome to The Hive Workshop!

Greetings gggabe. Models (.mdx) are 3-D files that represent various objects in the game. Skins (.blp)are 2-D texture files used by the models. The Hive includes many talented Warcraft III modders of all skill levels among its users. New members (especially friendly ones) are always welcome. Take a look around and enjoy your stay, may it be long and productive!

Some good places to start include:Searching the site using the above link always helps, you can learn a lot that way: just reading and learning is usually the best place to start, especially if one feels overwhelmed.

Likewise, the tutorials can really teach ALL of us a thing or two.

The chat room is cool: lots of people can answer questions there.
  • A few other tips that might help too:
    • Always search first! Did I already mention THAT? :grin:
    • When creating a new thread, make the title VERY specific: so the site's search engine (and we users) can easily understand just what the thread contains.
    • Post your new threads in the proper forum: read the descriptions of each one so that you know what to post there.
    • If all else fails, just send me a private message! I'll try to do whatever I can to help.
 
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Wow, I've never had such an elaborate welcome to a forum. I think I'm gonna like this place :smile:
 
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