I have version 3.1. It never let me down. But i think i shall upgrade on of these days.

Yup, it seems that the odd-numbered versions are more stable

 

4 was pretty unstable and I heard incompatible with XP

But as long as 5.0 works, I won't touch this running system, hehe.

7 looks awesome and is more than just a "cosmetic" update. It has a lot of new tools for low and high poly modelling, advanced texturing and even has an inbuilt tools for normal mapping (which by the way isn't just for games - it allows you to do some pretty fancy stuff that bump or displacement mapping can't do well for a real textured look - like for skin, leather or any real form of deformation to an object like cracks)

I've always found that 0.1 versions fixed the major crashing issues with the program . . . however, as for the latest version (5 and after) I havn't had problems - and even with Discreets new service packs, I havn't even noticed any difference in stability . . ah, in a positive way

Sorry, just to repeat my question to either Mad or Mask:

 

Also if I construct the model in gmax, can I then export it to Blender to render? (rhymes!) Razz Or would it be worth more to just learn blender in the first place and forget gmax?

sure you can export.

You can even use some of the specialized renders.

OK, cool, so how would I go about exporting from gmax to Blender? Is there some sort of file conversion needed?

Now that's also something I'd like to know, but I think Mad meant to start with Blender altogether.

 

Oh well, I got 3dsmax and I won't stray

Question for Mad/Mask:

 

I've basically got both Blender and Gmax now, which would it be better to focus on, based on beginner status, usefulness from the persepctive of Rebellion and the compatability (ease of transfer, i.e. not having to relearn it all) with a possible later move to 3dsmax if I decide to invest in it?

~BUMP~

Is any one working on these? And MAD, you have a question above.

I find GMax great for modelling but never really tried Blender. I suggest you check some online tutorials.

 

adthrawn, i am going to get back to work on some of those models.

Take your time. The RebEdit side of this is having a few setbacks. I'll give a new list of models soon. Thanks again guys.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/Sithman1138/movie_bg.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/Sithman1138/tfc.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/Sithman1138/eu_bg.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/Sithman1138/bts_bg.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/Sithman1138/bk.jpg

There are afew pics. Also, has anyone had any luck with the Legacy Star Destroyer?

Actually Adthrawn, the "Invisible Hand" was not an ordinary Trade Federation Cruiser, (like the last one from these pictures) it was more like a heavily-modified cruiser, with fighter-carrying capability. I just finished my "Invisible-Hand" model, (needs some more textures) and you can have it for your TC anytime.

I have been working on the Venator ship.

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/7420/venator2yb.th.jpg

Nice start

 

Although is it just me or does it come out a little thin?

Here is my Trade Federation Heavy-Cruiser "The Invisible Hand"...The textures will be ready in about 1-2 weeks..

 

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/8181/tf18hf.th.jpg http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/6562/tf27oq.th.jpghttp://img373.imageshack.us/img373/6284/tf32zk.th.jpg

 

The Venator ship looks good Mad78, although I also think its abit narrow

The Venator and the TF ship are great! I can't wait for the textured versions.

How are these comming along?

Floros those look great. Mad 78 good job. Guys like you make new ships that make the game we play real fun . Keep up the good work and looking forward to the completed models.

@adt, I am having prodlems with my 3d prog at the moment so i can't really work on any models

 

@S2of4, Thx it makes it all worthwhile.

Thank you Saron2of4, we try as best as we can, although the game graphic-engine doesn't help us alot

 

Here is the textured version of the "Invisible Hand" Battlecruiser..

 

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/4163/ff19qc.th.jpg http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/6364/ff52nh.th.jpg http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/2204/f225tg.th.jpg http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1411/ff33vg.th.jpg http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4402/ff47bb.th.jpg

VERY NICE!!!

But i have the impression that the watch tower is a bit high?

Hmmmmm...you are right Mad78, its should be abit lower

It still needs some last minute changes, I'll fix the watch tower too...

 

Here is some in-game pics:

 

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3393/fc15sa.th.jpg http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/6259/fc22vx.th.jpg http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/1971/fc43gw.th.jpg

 

Some of the original color is gone ofcourse, but I think it's still pretty good...

I have the impression you have a few inverted faces around the front

That's really good! Thanks.

What do you mean Mad78? What are "inverted faces"?