the Do's and Don'ts of wc3 modeling?

[WindexGlow]

I'm fairly new at modeling but I know enough to make models. Problem is, I'm used to modeling for a different game. So, in short:
What are some rules for warcraft3 models? Such as what I can and can't use. Do I have to triangulate objects? Can objects have more than 1 texture? Does the model have to be a single object or can it be multiple objects?
Things like that. +rep for giving a nice link/list of things that are generally bad to do for warcraft3 models.


Btw, what is the unit size for wc3 models? Or it doesn't really matter?

 

[Mechanical Man]

Which game? Which tools you use now?

 

[WindexGlow]

I was originally modding a game called 'Penumbra Overture'. I was using maya 7.0 with collada plugin.


Right now I'm using 3dmax 5.0 with blizzard art tools (is it normal that I can't import mdx, just export it?).


I can make a list of questions. Such as are there any special naming rules, do I have to put collision boxes in (I don't believe so), ect.

 

[Mechanical Man]

Blizz models have collision boxes and spheres, but I never do them and it is still fine.

Never heard of that game.

 

[WindexGlow]

Penumbra is one of the scarier games I've played XD (alot scarier than doom3/shooters that are supposed to be scary like doom3)

But does anyone have a link for what I can/can't do with the models?

 

[Mechanical Man]

Good scary game for me was Nosferatu: The wrath of Malachi

I suggest you to follow the art tools tutorial (yes, that pacman). After doing that (or even meanwhile doing that) read some tutorials on wc3campaigns and then make some experiments (previewer is your friend). At the end you can ask some questions here.

 

[Deleted member 126647]

Yes, the best advice is just to follow the art tools tutorial, it outlines most of the major options to make a functional Warcraft III model.