3D Models 101

[MrFrichyBoy]

Howdy! I have been needing specific custom models for my wc3 maps. Unfortunately these models don't exist and I haven't been able to find anyone to make these models for me. So now I want to learn how to make my own custom models for warcraft 3 maps (reforged) and eventually for video games in general. I'm super clueless on where to even begin. I would love the help on how to make warcraft models, on what tutorials I could watch or read to get the basics down, and what program/s I will need. I apologize for these novice questions, I just simply can't find any updated threads on this subject. Thank you to all who read this and help !

 

[A]mun]

Check out the following (might have some scrolling to do, since YT thought it'd be clever to remove the sort by oldest feature):

https://www.youtube.com/@herrdave920/videos

https://www.youtube.com/@TheShorka/videos

All tools are on the Hive:

Mdlvis 1.41

This tool originates from here Mdlvis, a pretty easy war3 model-editing and animating tool.. it can work around the mesh and rewrap quickly, separate geosets easily, tweak normals, transfer meshes from one model to the other and rig them, position bones, particle effect nodes, attachment...

www.hiveworkshop.com

Retera's Model Studio

This is Retera's Model Studio v0.04 Public Beta. It is not finished! But it is something that works and is better than the Matrix Eater application, and is compatible with Patch 1.32. Retera's Model Studio is the second evolution of the Matrix Eater project. It is a standalone MDL and MDX model...

www.hiveworkshop.com

War3 Model Editor

//MOD EDIT// - PLEASE CHECK "UPDATE 2" below before posting if you have ISSUES USING MAGOS This Model Editor is not made by me, but is made by Magos. War3 Model Editor is as the name suggests a Model Viewer and a Model Editor dedicated to Warcraft 3. It supports both loading and saving of .mdl...

www.hiveworkshop.com

(also check their requirements like frame network etc)

I suggest starting with alternating/manipulating existing models in Magos and Retera model studio, plus mdlvis.

 

[stein123]

Check out the following (might have some scrolling to do, since YT thought it'd be clever to remove the sort by oldest feature):

https://www.youtube.com/@herrdave920/videos

https://www.youtube.com/@TheShorka/videos

All tools are on the Hive:

Mdlvis 1.41

This tool originates from here Mdlvis, a pretty easy war3 model-editing and animating tool.. it can work around the mesh and rewrap quickly, separate geosets easily, tweak normals, transfer meshes from one model to the other and rig them, position bones, particle effect nodes, attachment...

www.hiveworkshop.com

Retera's Model Studio

This is Retera's Model Studio v0.04 Public Beta. It is not finished! But it is something that works and is better than the Matrix Eater application, and is compatible with Patch 1.32. Retera's Model Studio is the second evolution of the Matrix Eater project. It is a standalone MDL and MDX model...

www.hiveworkshop.com

War3 Model Editor

//MOD EDIT// - PLEASE CHECK "UPDATE 2" below before posting if you have ISSUES USING MAGOS This Model Editor is not made by me, but is made by Magos. War3 Model Editor is as the name suggests a Model Viewer and a Model Editor dedicated to Warcraft 3. It supports both loading and saving of .mdl...

www.hiveworkshop.com

(also check their requirements like frame network etc)

I suggest starting with alternating/manipulating existing models in Magos and Retera model studio, plus mdlvis.

I wish Retera's tutorials were as clear as HerrDave's tutorials

 

[Retera]

I wish Retera's tutorials were as clear as HerrDave's tutorials

Sorry I only just now saw this. Do you think you could DM me or something with advice for better tutorials? I might have time at some point for making better tutorials

 

[stein123]

Sorry I only just now saw this. Do you think you could DM me or something with advice for better tutorials? I might have time at some point for making better tutorials

Sure, just check HerrDave's tutorials as example: https://www.youtube.com/@herrdave920/videos