[Deepblue]

As far as I know MAX only imports 3ds files. You could however use 3d explorer to convert it to 3ds and have it imported fine.

[Star Dragon]

There is a conversion problem I run into frequently and forgot the order... Have you ever converted a format and the model ends up "HOLLOW" looking, and then fails to get pof'ed? I fortget if it is whgen I convert from max to 3ds  or LWO to 3ds, but it really sucks cause I have no idea why it happens... Any clues?

[Nico]

Originally posted by mikhael


Venom, I could give a LW->Max conversion a shot, if you'd like. There's really nothing terribly interesting going on in this mesh that would cause it to go ugly as a .3ds. Can Max import LWO v5 (LWOB v.1) objects? If so I can dump it in that format. Heck, I could put it in a COB or any other multi-part format you want.

no, it doesn't, unfortunately. but yeah, a cob version would be cool, coz then with truespace someone could convert it to 3ds easily ( I've banished TS from my HD a long time ago already )

[mikhael]

Originally posted by Venom


no, it doesn't, unfortunately. but yeah, a cob version would be cool, coz then with truespace someone could convert it to 3ds easily ( I've banished TS from my HD a long time ago already )

I can convert it to 3ds easily (Lightwave handles 3ds). Will the object lose its hierarchy (such as it is) if I convert it to 3ds? I know it will go to all triangles, but that's no bad thing, really.

[Nico]

no problem with me if it loses hierarchy, if the meshes are there, I can deal with anything easily.

[mikhael]

Originally posted by mikhael

I've updated the zip file to contain a 3ds version of the Tug. Same usage rules apply though:

The only requirement if you download and use this mesh for use in Freespace is that all work you do with it must be made public and useable for any and all mods immediately. No exceptions. No exclusive rights are granted to any individual, mod, or campaign, period.

Asher-class Tug w/ Cargo Container

[Nico]

Hargh, Mikhael, my dear friend,  next time, please don't have all the LODS overlap, that's a pain to sort them out

[mikhael]

Originally posted by Venom
Hargh, Mikhael, my dear friend,  next time, please don't have all the LODS overlap, that's a pain to sort them out

Its a Lightwave thing: I keep everything as seperate layers, so it doesn't matter if they overlap. Next time I do something for public consumption though, I'll lay out everything the way you did in the Arcadia model you sent me.

[Nico]

btw, I've given it a first try. I kind of like it, but it looks like a drone now :


( note: it's yellow orangish, but it could be any colour. there's a basic metal layer, with the color layer applied over the metal maps ).

[mikhael]

Oh my.


Oh MY.


That's DAMN sexy. V, you rock.

As for the 'drone' look? wouldn't painting in a 'slit' windshield take care of that?

[Nico]

pb is, I kind of like the drone style
I can make a normal cockpit if you want, tho. I've also toned down the reflections, coz it looks way too polished right now.

[Black Wolf]

Holy ****

Venom... Wow. Brilliant. I'd tone the yellow down a tiny bit, but it's still ridiculously awesome.

[mikhael]

Originally posted by Venom
pb is, I kind of like the drone style
I can make a normal cockpit if you want, tho. I've also toned down the reflections, coz it looks way too polished right now.

I don't mind the drone style myself. Can we see a shot of the underside? I'm kinda wondering if you put in the vent down there that I wanted.

[Nico]

underside shot:

I gotta have to change some parts so it looks a bit less dull, I suppose.

[karajorma]

I love it as it is.

[Flipside]

I love it, but I agree that it needs to be a tiny bit less yellow, it looks a wee bit like it's owned by a really heavy smoker Possibly move it more over towards white, especially if it's supposed to be some kind of Police vehicle? Maybe add some blue (Though not, of course, the Jam Sandwich effect)
If it's ok with you Venom, can I alter one of your piccies slightly just to show what I mean, it's so much easier than trying to describe it

Flipside

Edit : Forget this post, I thought this was the Police Vehicle thread, and those lights helped convince me

[Lightspeed]

Originally posted by Venom
( note: it's yellow orangish, but it could be any colour. there's a basic metal layer, with the color layer applied over the metal maps ). [/B]

[mikhael]

Personally, I like the yellow. It says 'heavy equipment vehicle'. Its a cautionary color. Its what gets used on big tractors and trucks and cranes etc the world over. This is a good thing. I say stick with the yellow.

[Knight Templar]

Urgh. Did I mention how gay swooh is yet?

[Nico]

interesting