[Rampage]

Freespace MOD-making is extremely esoteric these days (known only to a select number of people.

You have all heard this quote:  "Knowledge is power."  It is true.  By limiting the number of people to learn Freespace MODDING is limiting Freespace.  We experienced modders should band together and write a thorough manual on every aspect of MOD-making.

There are several unlinked manuals on Freespace model making with extremely bad grammar.  Some are practically unreadable.  We should write the ultimate manual on making models and other mods from table editting to advanced model editing.

Only by doing this can we spare Freespace from entering the doldrums.  We must be organized in this project.  If you want to join, please reply to this topic.

Example of some things to include in the manual:

1. Table editting
2. Basic operations with Truespace (Basic model making), 3D MAX, etc.
3. Using POF-editting programs such as Segeltuch and KAZAN's tools.
4. Advanced operations with Truespace (Texturing, sub-objects, thrusters, etc.)

[Styxx]

I have a partial tutorial on how to place everything the proper way on Truespace... I'm not sure if everything in there is right, but it's the way I do things. It would be a lot better to get everyone organized, including the top model converters, such as Woomeister and Bobboau, since they're the ones who know best how to tame that wild beast that's Truespace.

[Galemp]

Ooh, this could be part of the FAQ. Like, 80% of it.

[Anaz]

lol...the first two peoples siggys look odd in comparison to eachother...


and Styxx...can I please have that?

[Galemp]

Originally posted by Analazon
lol...the first two peoples siggys look odd in comparison to eachother...

No, seriously. Not to spark a debate or anything, but knowing that mankind is essentially evil allows you to take bad news much more easily. I'd rather be occasionally pleasantly suprised than constantly disappointed.

[Xelion]

I would be willing to do grammar check and spell check.....

though it would be roughly once a month because I probably have to go to the LIB to check e-mails anyhow...because I’m off the net permanently in 4 days...don't know for how long

[LtNarol]

being new and almost useless to modding, i have little to contribute, only this: make it thorough, very thorough, taking the reader step by step through the whole process.  Screenshots are very helpful, especially those that show the tool icons of tools to use.  I have nothing more to say, good luck, i bid you success in your endevour.

[Setekh]

Where's Coolmon, I wonder?

[HotSnoJ]

AHHHH Where can I get Segeltuch?

[untouchable]

Originally posted by Styxx
including the top model converters, such as Woomeister and Bobboau, since they're the ones who know best how to tame that wild beast that's Truespace.

You forgot me

[LAW ENFORCER]

I would like to read that! (just so I can say 'HAR HAR!' when you make a mistake! )

Harry up and make it then.... (just make sure you release it after I finished my TC - don't want people bettering ME! )

[Unknown Target]

I can do an MS3D tutorial!

[Mr. Vega]

Yes! I've always wanted to do a mod!

[CP5670]

I would probably be a better reader than a writer here since I am pretty much a newbie to modeling. I have a significant amount of experience with table editing, so I might be able to do something on putting together the table entry, but that is about it. And of course, spelling/grammar editing if necessary.

[Ulundel]

Originally posted by hotsnoj
AHHHH Where can I get Segeltuch?

Look to VolitionWatch

[Ulundel]

If needed, I could make a guide how to build up a FS2 mod. I like that kind of stuff. I mean freespace.

[WMCoolmon]

Originally posted by Setekh
Where's Coolmon, I wonder?

Smoking me out, eh? The Freespace forum seems to have bounced up in popularity, I 'll have to start checking it more frequently
Yep, something like this is coming...more info in about a week, methinks...
But it will need content and I'm going to be learning as I write, so anything else people write would be greatly appreciated.

[Rampage]

This seems to be getting nowhere.

[deep_eyes]

Originally posted by hotsnoj
AHHHH Where can I get Segeltuch?

even though i know what the program is, (which can be found in freespace.volitionwatch.com @ Volitionwatch aggh!) WTF is a Segeltuch?!?!

[Styxx]

Remind me to upload the doc tonight, I keep forgetting about it. Telling Shrike to let me use my computer at home would help too.