1. RE: hi i need a library of info, a bit of help, and a miricle
- Posted by irv at take.maxleft.com
Oct 12, 2002
aaron_mr_cooldude at sympatico.ca wrote:
> ok well how would i input a 3d figure for the charector and how would i
> set
> the keys for movement? and also how could i make enemies controlled by
> computers?
> please get back to me on that
Hi Aaron:
The first thing you need to realize is this: writing a good
playable 3-D game takes about as much time and study as 4 years
at a very tough college. You'll need college-level math skills, plus
more than a little artistic talent, and lots of cash.
That's why most of these games are created by teams of well-paid
programmers. Even then, it takes years of work.
Maybe if you start with something simple, you'll have a better
chance of finishing it. At least, you'll learn a lot trying.
Regards,
Irv
2. RE: hi i need a library of info, a bit of help, and a miricle
aaron_mr_cooldude at sympatico.ca wrote:
> ok well how would i input a 3d figure for the charector and how would i
> set
> the keys for movement? and also how could i make enemies controlled by
> computers?
> please get back to me on that
hi Aaron
just as it was already said it will take years to accomplish your goal.
a whole team works on those big attractive games.
starting small and learning basics and methods that you would use in the
future is the way to go, always building on what you already know.
you have decisions to make now that affect your goal.
try cartoon scenes first, then create a animated scene.
turn them into 3d later. then interact with user etc...
also a BIG decision: do you want to be the one to program the tools
needed in your goal or be the one to apply the tools?
an artist does not make the brushes or paints or canvas, but spends time
learning to apply those tools to express himself/herself.
learning how the data is created and stored efficiently is also needed
knowledge. sure it is not seen by the user or as glorified but a need
ed piece of your goal or any big project.
i have not started any graphics programming yet either.
but do check out: povray.org and an addon moray. it is a 3d rendering
program.
rudy
lotterywars
3. RE: hi i need a library of info, a bit of help, and a miricle
- Posted by irv at take.maxleft.com
Oct 13, 2002
aaron_mr_cooldude at sympatico.ca wrote:
> im not trying to make this game like 400 megs more like the animation in
> duke nukem only better (still not completly 3d just 4 sides!) so would i
> just draw the bitmaps and somehow make them visible. also how will i set
> the
> point of veiw i would like it to be like through the eyes of the guy
> well
> also i am 13 so the most cash i have is $10 a week! well i will just
> spend
> the winter on it
> thanks!
Well, your first step would be to read this:
http://www.makegames.com/3drotation/
Once you can explain it to us, then you're ready
to begin with the hard parts.
Regards,
Irv
4. RE: hi i need a library of info, a bit of help, and a miricle
aaron_mr_cooldude at sympatico.ca wrote:
> well i need a library of info and i would like someone to help me with
> my game. so far i copied the enemy file in the demo/langwar/enemy well i
> wonder do i just have to copy it all + modify it to match it? how do i
> get to make my own guy like in duke nukem3d or doom can someone please
> help me? my email is aaron_mr_cooldude at sympatico.ca well please help me!
> oh and can you please also help me with the personality + 3d inviroment
> i can do the bitmaps the reason why i need soo much help is i am 12
> (turning 13 in april) well thank you all very much!
> sincirly,
> Aaron
> P.s please send me a message !
> thanks again!!!!!!!!
>
>
hi Aaron
i buy some british mags that have cd's with software that is free, full
version(older one) not time limited.
i can give you some of those sites that i found too.
rudy
rltoews at ilos.net
lotterywars
