Best program for making a model that is FREE

[knight_godryu]

Ok I'm currently using Gmax since its looks kinda good for me than other model maker ( like milkshape..it kinda bores me because its some kinda fully detailed or something ) and I'm STUCK with the "rigging" or the bone thing xD...

Many people said that 3dsmax is the best but everybody knows that it is NOT FREE and its expensive...so I'm asking people for their best advice on what I should use for model making actually I'm not thinking of having trouble with the TRIGGERS even if I haven't been there YET 'coz I've seen so MANY tutorials for those in Youtube and I really want to make a Scratch Model from my drawings xD

so please SOMEONE HELP ME WITH THIS BECAUSE I WANT TO FINISH ATLEAST ONE MODEL FOR MY MAP ANSWER THIS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!

 

[chilla_killa]

Mdl Vis maybe

 

[knight_godryu]

Mdl vis?
O_O

 

[chilla_killa]

Gmax

 

[Mr. Bob]

Gmax is the worst free 3d modeler. O: But it's the only one that works for WC3.

Blender is the best free modeler, but it doesn't work for WC3 anymore.

3ds max is the best modeler in general for WC3.

Maya is the best modeler in general, but it doesn't work for WC3.

 

[Ironside]

Posting links to software isn't allowed, but google is your friend, you can get pretty much anything for free. So just go for the best software for modeling you think you want to use

 

[chilla_killa]

Okay, I use Milkshape 3D.
I suggest you to test it in the 30 days free trial version:
http://www.chumba.ch/chumbalum-soft/files/ms3d184.zip

You could follow those tutorials:
http://www.iinit.com/tutorial.cfm?category=2&source=2&tutorial=5
It shows you how to scratch model.
Exactly this technique was used to create all my attachment models.

If you like the program you can PM me and I will help you more

 

[knight_godryu]

actually i tried milkshape already but for me.... its not soo newbie-friendly for ME (its just my opinion)

 

[Crimson-Guard]

check tis page out ??
dun worry its nt some forbidden sites ^^

 

[D a w n]

the best free tools for wc3 to create models are definatly oinkertools http://www.oinkerwinkle.com/tools/download.html and MDLvis in combintion with http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/tools-560/war3-model-editor-62876/
You may ask why, but I can give you the answer:
1. they were made for warcraft 3. So you won't need any file converter besides http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/tools-560/mdlx-converter-62991/
2. they are not that complex compared to other programs, but wc3 does not need any more advanced tool than these.

 

[knight_godryu]

ok maybe ill try that

EDIT: i have some problems with that war3 editor...it wont install

 

[Animalpower]

Ironically I got 3ds max and only for 1 dollar!!!!
And ironically I don't know how to use it!!!
Someone help me how to use it!!!!

 

[Deathcom3s]

I used to model using only Oinkerwinkles vertex modifier. Very noob friendly, and is guaranteed to work with WC3.

Download Oinkerwinkles Modeling tools here: http://www.oinkerwinkle.com/tools/download.html

There are also some useful tutorials for Oinkerwinkles tools here: http://www.oinkerwinkle.com/tools/tutorials.html

 

[ikillforeyou]

I used to use gmax.. www.turbosquid.com/gmax

 

[Tunercarof1970]

I agree with ikillforeyou, GMax is the way to go! Just keep re-reading tutorials on how to rig, then you'll be good to go!!!!!!!! but... you're going to need Dex Exporter Script and Yobguls Converter (Use MDLX Converter on Vista) Before those models can work in Warcraft III. Good luck creating your first model!

PS: I am going through the exact same process as you, I am rigging my first model!

 

[knight_godryu]

uhhmmm.....but i cant find any place where to get that yobguls converter thing >.<

 

[Crimson-Guard]

here

 

[knight_godryu]

ok thnx

 

[doramider7]

Gmax

Gmax is the worst free 3d modeler. O: But it's the only one that works for WC3.

Blender is the best free modeler, but it doesn't work for WC3 anymore.

3ds max is the best modeler in general for WC3.

Maya is the best modeler in general, but it doesn't work for WC3.