How do I model?

[dragonguy]

Ok I have an idea for a mode 7 RPG that uses 3D meshes for characters and monsties, I have the Multimedia Fusion 2 with 3D Mesh and Mode 7 EX and I also have Blender.

Just one thing, how do I model? Do I just put 3D shapes into 3D space, do I put in 2D polygons and make the sprites entirely from that, how do I skin?.

[dragonguy]

I know how to put in 3D shapes move em about, rotate em and scale em but how do the game makers make meshes?

[Martin_Bodger]

Multimedia Fusion can make 3D Games.O_O

[dragonguy]

Multimedia Fusion can do 3D but 3D is only for experinced users, so in few weeks time, throw away your Games Factory 2 and get Multimedia Fusion 2, get the mode 7 EX, 3D actives & 3D Mesh extensions then get blender or milkshape or some other modeler.

[Bruto]

dragonguy, I have the feeling you're hitting a solid brickwall there. Mode 7 will NOT allow you to make true 3D games.

Please read through all this article at wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mode_7

"In addition, there is a Mode 7 extension for the software authoring program Multimedia Fusion which allows creators to make semi-3D games."

[dragonguy]

Mode 7 as in the Mode 7 EX object is something I have a small amount of experience with but I know lots about it, it is not real 3D, it's really just about as close as your gonna to real 3D in MMF2, it uses height mapping and terrain drawing and sprite mapping.

http://www.clickteam.com/epicenter/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=86479#Post86479

[Dynasoft]

Just one thing, how do I model? Do I just put 3D shapes into 3D space, do I put in 2D polygons and make the sprites entirely from that, how do I skin?.

This is like asking "how do I speak Japanese". You're not going to get a forum post explaining it all. Find yourself a tutorial for the software you're using, it should give you a start.

I've heard google is good at finding things.

[TreeHugger]

I've heard google is good at finding things.

classic :grin:

[Spike]

Multimedia Fusion can make 3D Games.O_O

No it can't, it can mimik the idea of it, but it can't actually produce a real 3D game environment.

Multimedia Fusion can do 3D but 3D is only for experinced users,

So, sorry to sound mean, but why are you trying to make a 3D game?

[James]

Multimedia Fusion can do 3D but 3D is only for experinced users,

Sorry to sound mean, but why are you trying to make a game?