JanDeis

I was researching the EU online one day, and started looking up ships on Google. I typed in "Star Wars" + TIE or "Star Wars" + a letter out of the alphabet. I found ships like the TIE Lambda (has one curved wing on one side of the TIE cockpit) the M-Wing New Republic Bomber, K-Wing Starfighter, and I found all of the experimental TIE fighters. Yeah, I was bored. And no, I don't speak chinese. <-- Look, I didn't even spell it right

I rarely use the book that the software comes with. I just go in and wing it. Then, if that didn't work, I skim through the book. I usually look up tutorials for more advanced stuff though. And for harder-to-use programs that I don't have the book for.

I am trying to model in Blender right now, which is a good program, but it doesn't have as many options as I would like. For example, I cant use that cut tool in Blender (the one mentioned in your video Mad) so I am forced to use the extrude tool to add points onto my object. But I can only add faces that way, and I can't shape objects the way I want to. I have another program called Misfit Model, but it is also limited. I am getting a job soon, so if I can't get the program off a torrent, I'll just buy it... (is it against the rules to talk of torrents and other pirated material here, or does nobody care?)

I can't get 3ds max, but I do have Blender. And I am getting better at modeling (nothing compared to THAT though ). I am going to be working on by Rebellion 2 project with Blender though. My first model will be a custom ship of my own design called the O-Wing interceptor. (New Republic version of the TIE Cyclone) It is going to be a central cockpit with the engines behind it all surrounded by the circular wing. As soon as I get the basic shape, I will post pics. (just remember, I suck at modeling right now!)

Did you just color that ship or are those textures Mad?

Its pretty easy in RebEd, but I guess you would just have to search the downloads section...

3ds max you said right? I'm working on the torrent, but every file I downloaded said it was corrupted...

Well, I have found a good free program called Misfit Model, but it doesn't save into very many file formats. The best ones are .md2 and .obj. I remember trying to find plugins for the program, but it didn't help at all. I could always try again...

Mad, a little constructive criticism: I thought the ship looked a little too bright when it flew by, did you color the entire thing red?

I think that whatever has been the most recent edit should be considered canon. But that is just my perspective. I'm not out to start a canon war (although you guys have effectively done that yourselves...) but I agree with whatever has been done in the latest edit. Where does Han shoot at the same time? I only know of him shooting first and then second.

Oh, ok. The guy on the speeder looks like the Rebel trooper from battlefront.

Well, if I wanted to work with your engine, what programs and experience would I need? I can do nothing when it comes to coding or scripting (yet ). But I can do cheap 3D models. Yesterday I made a Trade Federation Battleship using about 10-12 simple shapes. The only major edit was cutting part of my torus off and capping the holes. I am currently learning how to work Blender and how to use the python coding. I can use Blender to a small extent, just basic modeling. But I prefer to do my modeling in other programs (I use Misfit Model 3D, but I want 3ds Max). By the way Mad, I think my torrent sucks. It wont even connect. Could it be because of my wireless connection?

Are those models from Battlefront? Or did you do those yourself?

Well, what programs are you using? Will it be 2D (like Rebellion) or 3D (like Empire at War?

Oh yeah huh? Yeah, just go there and download the card, load it up in RebEd, then save the pic that you want. If that don't work, I could always email it to you...

Ok! The forums and the rest of the site is up! See it here: http://www.freewebs.com/deisgames/index.htm

I searched the downloads section, but I couldn't find any videos on modeling. Do you have a link?

I can. I think I'll put that piece up in the forums. Should be up in just a minute...

How did I overlook THAT?! Thanks. I'm an idiot!

Hmm, maybe the forums are broken?

Awesome, but first I need to have a working idea for how my game will work. I don't know yet what program I am using to build the game itself (I think I will use Blender though, as soon as I find out how to use the python coding) But I noticed that I can import tons of different models into blender. And I think 3dsMax is one of the programs it can get models from. That would be awesome if you help with that Mad!

My sig thing wont work. I keep putting things in there, but it won't change. Do I need more posts before I'm allowed a sig?

I tried gmax, but its file format is .gmax. Can that be opened up in other programs?

The little drop down menus at the top of the page: Home | Forums | Rebellion | RedEd Under the Forums one is a profile button. All the stuff is in there.

A bit off topic, but Mad, would you be at all interested in joining a Rebellion 2 team? I have a thread started in the Reb2 forum, and my website is here: http://www.freewebs.com/deisgames/index.htm Also, your avatar looked like the Death Star with a brain the first time I saw it. Then I saw that it was teeth, and an eye (which I didn't see at first either...)