modding question

**The_Dark_Legion** · September 21, 2006, 09:19 AM

im interested in modding but dont know where and how to start.
What are the programs? 3dsmax and phtoshop?

and where can i find a tutorial?
thanks

**Publius** · September 21, 2006, 09:27 AM

3dsmax is used for 3d modelling (making the shapes of the units, buildings, etc in RTW). I costs upwards of $3,000 dollars I believe, so if you have deep pockets then go for it.
Photoshop can be used for a lot of things. It can be used for texturing (the 2D images that are placed on a model), or really any other 2D thing you can think of. This also is very expensive, and if you are looking for a good (and free) alternative I would suggest using GIMP.
You should be able to find all of the tutorials etc the Scriptorium's Modding Catologue or in the Modification Resources SubForum.

Hope that helps.

**The_Dark_Legion** · September 21, 2006, 09:43 AM

so you actually payed 3000 dollars for that program? and can you give me the link for the tutorial?

**Publius** · September 21, 2006, 09:46 AM

Never said I had it

Anyways, try out the Modding Catalogue from the Scriptorium. It gives a good list of organized links to a lot of tutorials.

**The_Dark_Legion** · September 21, 2006, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Publius

Never said I had it

Anyways, try out the Modding Catalogue from the Scriptorium. It gives a good list of organized links to a lot of tutorials.

then why are you a modder?

**Publius** · September 21, 2006, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by The_Dark_Legion

then why are you a modder?

Because modelling is one aspect of a lot of other areas of modding you can participate in. Lets take:
-Skinning
-Mapping
-Coding
-Scripting
-Graphic Interface
-Research
-Concept Drawings

Get my drift?

**The_Dark_Legion** · September 21, 2006, 09:57 AM

ok..someone can be named as a local moderator if he researches?

**vikrant** · September 21, 2006, 09:46 AM

dont worry u can buy previous versions little bit cheaper
and the 3ooo $ ver is for professional uses
u can buy licence copy for private use little bit cheaper

**Publius** · September 21, 2006, 10:01 AM

Local Moderators need to be a part of a mod, first and foremost. They can be moderators for their mod forum but it is not common, and most often the position will fall to the mod leader.

**AlbinoPickleX** · September 21, 2006, 10:58 AM

How much does photoshop cost?

**Kasetuh** · September 21, 2006, 11:15 AM

3$ in Russia, same as 3ds max... Its real prices of streets ;-)

BTW, if you cant get thete.. you can buy older version, look for any non-professional versions, thay are a lot cheaper =)

p.s. ask google