39 replies to this topic

[James bond]

no . i don't know how to make a model for that. could you make a model for jumong hero?
or if you can't do this , learn me how to make a model

[Kwen]

To learn how to model your going to need 2 programs, Renx/gmax (free version of 3ds max) and the w3d viewer (comes in the bfme2 SDK)

Once you have renx, your going to need to set it up for modelling. That includes adding a script to allow renx to import w3d files (the extension for the models). There's is a tutorial on the site referencing this I do believe.

Once you have that working, you have to import a model. Be sure to import the model named ------_SKN and not ------_SKL because the SKL is not a model, just the bones for how the animation is layed out. The SKN is the actual model. (also be sure that the SKL and SKN for whatever unit your trying to import is in the same folder or else your model will look skwey in renx.

[James bond]

ok. i downloaded those programs but when i read the article about creating a model, i understand nothing
so could you explane me step by step about creating a easy model?i want my model as well as aragorn model.

Edited by James bond, 20 April 2009 - 04:06 PM.

[Kwen]

whats the first thing it asks you to do that you don't understand?

[James bond]

at first it wants me to download gmax and renx inordor to edit the others model. i downloaded them but i don't know how to
edit models

Edited by James bond, 21 April 2009 - 04:13 PM.

[James bond]

don't you want to help me. answer me sooner plz
i need a model to complete my hero. so could you create me that model?

[Bereneth Túrien]

We don't mind helping you. We will help you if you ask for help. What we object to (and I think I am safe in saying I speak for quite a few members of the community) is your asking for us to do the job for you.

The other option is to get yourself a mod team. Bounce your ideas around, get a team together, and get other people to help where your skills are not. Example: If I were to make a mod, and I was good at coding but sucked at mapping, I could either:
-Take the time to learn how (Best idea) or,
-Start a mod team and get a mapper on it.

Notice in the above example I did NOT go around asking "Hey, would someone make my maps for me?" In the hypothetical mod I was asking "Does anyone want to work with me on a mod?" The turnout for the second question will be more positive.

don't you want to help me. answer me sooner plz

Patience is a good thing, and modding requires a lot of it. Also, here at Revora, many of us have other lives, too. Our life is not dedicated to modding. (OK, my life is not dedicated to modding.) Some of us here would help you, if you would take the effort (yes, modding requires a LOT of effort) to help us help you. When SDK Kwen asked you what you didn't understand, you responded "editing models". Now we know what you needed help with in the first place. Now, if you would narrow that down, what is the first NARROW part you don't understand? If we can figure out what it is you have trouble with, we can help you. But we won't do it for you. You have to work to your own goals.


EDIT: If any mods are reading this, I think it might be time for a lock.

Edited by Arborlon Elf, 27 April 2009 - 07:51 PM.

[Pixel]

at first it wants me to download gmax and renx inordor to edit the others model. i downloaded them but i don't know how to
edit models

The goal of the tutorial is to teach you how to model, what part do you not understand? (I expect your reading my tutorial?)

[James bond]

ok. i have all the details of my hero. let me to explane.
i have model and textures and jumong.ini
so how can i take them to game?
plz help. could you create me a *.big if i give you all the detials?

[Pixel]

You shouldnt expect others to do everything for you... Have you tried to create a big file yourself? If you have already created your assets, what is stopping you from creating a big file yourself?

[James bond]

yes i have created a big file for my mod by when i run the game, my hero is not there
and also i expect you to do it because i always make mistakes .
if you create this for my i will learn that how to do it
(sorry for my poor english)

[Bereneth Túrien]

and also i expect you to do it because i always make mistakes

You mean you want us to do it. There is no reason we should.

[Pixel]

yes i have created a big file for my mod by when i run the game, my hero is not there

You cant build your hero or your hero doesnt appear when purchased?

and also i expect you to do it because i always make mistakes .
if you create this for my i will learn that how to do it

No if someone does it for you, how exactly do you learn?

[Kwen]

Where did you put your .big file? you put it in My Battle for Middle-earth Files right?

Then made a shortcut linking it using the -mod command?

[James bond]

i put my big file o bfme files and then i made a shortcut and linking with command mod like this: -mod jumong.big
i will learn how to creating a hero if you do it for me . as you know i created all the files that be needed for a hero
so do it for me just once and then i hope to learn. plz
i always wish to have this hero in my game so materialize my Desideration plz
(if problem is money i can solve it too)

Edited by James bond, 03 May 2009 - 03:09 AM.

[Pixel]

Upload your big file, im sure someone will take a look. (It isnt something we need money for)

[Kwen]

We won't "do it for you" we will help you "do it yourself".

That way you don't have to learn by looking at what someone else did, you will have done it yourself.

[James bond]

this is my mod that i uploaded for you.
plz fix the error and then i hope that i will learn ( i do all things that a hero needed, so fix the errors and complete this hero if it is not plz )
all the detials are in *.big and i must say that i use elrond.ini for my hero
here is my mod:  jumong.rar   1.36MB   43 downloads

Edited by James bond, 05 May 2009 - 10:01 AM.

[Pixel]

Alike i said, dont expect people to fix it for you. Now, I took a look and your problems are...

File locations - all your assets (Code, Models, etc) are in the directory of "Models\FileName", Instead they should be alike so:
Models - art\w3d\models_here
Textures - art\textures\textures_here
Codes/INI Files - data\ini\
Asset.dat - Does not require a directory/folder.

Your heroes object name is wrong inside playertemplate.ini, Instead of "ElvenElrond" it says "GondorElrond".

Once you have fixed the problems, recreate your asset.dat.

[James bond]

ok thanks alot. i goning to fix them after my exams. exams season is near. i will finish them A month later

i going to fix it but could you fix it for yourself and give it to me if i can't fix it after my exams?