Topic: Game Tools for all (links galore ) (Read 66925 times)

n_iron · « **Reply #30 on:** August 21, 2008, 09:39:09 PM »

Excelsior Installer 1.6

Excelsior Installer helps you create installation packages for your Windows applications. It supports the most common installation scenario.

I got my free copy from www.freewarefiles.com search for "Excelsior Installer"

pedrodx · « **Reply #31 on:** August 25, 2008, 10:15:49 PM »

So, here we go again...

Today I just discovered a free research project that stands for 3d model reconstruction from a series of projection images...

Here are the links:
Arc3D
http://www.arc3d.be
as well as MeshLab, for editing and filtering, etc. of the acquired models (actually doesn't export to .X, however, you could export to any other format and open it in Blender, for example, and do the export)
http://meshlab.sourceforge.net
I just bought a digital camera that will arrive after a few days, and I'm glad to test the project...

PS.: Regarding the fact I'm no good modeller at all, and maybe my only talent on it stays for animation...

See ya!!

niwdoog · « **Reply #32 on:** August 26, 2008, 04:49:10 PM »

Here is a link my multimedia teacher gave us in class today,
http://www.academicsuperstore.com/students
Its a great looking website that ells all kinds of programms and some more, student, related stuff but the programms are pretty nice and range in all different prices.

http://www.v-games.synthasite.com/
Is the link to my new game's website! Check it out, feedback, etc.
-niw

clandestine · « **Reply #33 on:** September 04, 2008, 04:59:02 AM »

A new database for indie developers!
Lots of engines, tools, books, etc.
There is even a rating system, so lets give 3D Rad the great rating it deserves.

http://www.gamedevelopertools.com/engines/engines_3d.php

clandestine · « **Reply #34 on:** October 07, 2008, 11:10:00 AM »

After several years of being DEAD >>CharacterFX<< has resurfaced as a freeware!!!

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22-Sep-2008
CharacterFX available for free now!
From now on, CharacterFX is available as Freeware - you can use it free of charge, without any restrictions, for as long as you like.If CharacterFX asks you to register, you can use the following registration details to continue using it free of charge:
Username:CFX4FREE
Registration Key:5b2fe4

Its outdated, but it gets the work done!!!
Enjoy

4Blades · « **Reply #35 on:** October 11, 2008, 08:25:50 PM »

Free 3D Painting. Way easier than Deep Paint 3D, or BodyPaint.

http://www.blacksmith3d.com/

The paint portion of the studio install is free to use with some features disabled (like symetrical painting).
But it is so easy to use with help text for everything your mouse hovers over, you'll be painting with colors and textures in no time!

Mic · « **Reply #36 on:** October 11, 2008, 10:24:20 PM »

Indoor level editor, or brush editor. I will be looking into this an easy way for users to make indoor levels using a classic level editor and import it into 3D Rad. Look for a tutorial on this in the future.

A free level editor called Quark is available here: http://quark.planetquake.gamespy.com/help/mapeditor/index.phpl

From what I can tell, it can export a .MAP file. The .MAP file is really a .ASCII file renamed. You could use Milkshape to convert the .ASCII file into a direct X format: http://chumbalum.swissquake.ch (Milkshape is a great 3D program for $35USD.)

psikotropico · « **Reply #37 on:** November 22, 2008, 01:36:18 AM »

Cool link!

tree(d) is a great tool

4Blades · « **Reply #38 on:** November 26, 2008, 09:29:44 AM »

For easier script editing, I like to use ScIte...a text editor with color-coding and the ability to collapse and expand your loops, functions, etc. I just leave it open in the background, and copy/paste into the 3Drad editor as needed.

http://www.scintilla.org/SciTE.phpl

4Blades · « **Reply #39 on:** December 20, 2008, 04:55:27 PM »

http://www.goddysey.com/

For character animation.

A 3d Skeletal Animation Tool .

PaceMaker now has a Physics based IK tool and real-time recording of the physics simulation to help create realistic mo-cap quality animation with little effort.

Animation sharing between models of different size and proportion now possible with PaceMaker's Adaptive Scaling and Rotation algorithm.

shadmar · « **Reply #40 on:** December 21, 2008, 01:42:37 AM »

Free and simple Heightmap Generator
http://hme.sourceforge.net/

Free Terrain and Texture maker (T2)
http://www.toymaker.info/html/texgen.phpl

clandestine · « **Reply #41 on:** December 21, 2008, 02:16:29 PM »

I am a proud owner of gile[s ] and like it very much.... so.... i'm happy to share this great news:

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We're pleased to announce that gile[s ]is now free to use!
Get it here!

You can use the following code to activate the full version.
Registration name: Freeware
Registration code: GLS-7781-C787-C274

We hope you will find a use for it in your games and experiments.
We will still be updating it occasionally, so feel free to suggest improvements and report bugs!

Thanks to one and all who bought and helped improve gile[s ] over the years! It's been a lot of fun!

now, lets make some kickass shadowmaps for 3DRad!!!

shadmar · « **Reply #42 on:** January 28, 2009, 11:07:39 AM »

Didn't see this one mentioned :

T.ED Terrain editor.
http://www.d-grafix.com/?page=ted

Trial : http://www.d-grafix.com/download.php?file=T.ED_full_setup

Exports to .X with textures and props.
Abit wierd UI but you'll get used to it, probably better software out there for terrains but atleast I can export to RAD directly.

Price :
EU �24.00
US $31.77

asterix · « **Reply #43 on:** April 23, 2009, 05:54:39 AM »

If someone need the DirecX Viewer it is at microsoft download center under directX look for DirectX SDK (take the latest).
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForCategory.aspx?displaylang=en&categoryid=2

Paint direct on your model, 3d layers WOW! 3d-Coat ~~140$~~ 125$ when you download it.
http://www.3d-coat.com/video_tutorial.phpl
Features http://www.3d-coat.com/features.phpl
With Retopology you can create a low polygon mesh from a hi-poly mesh (low-poly increase game speed)
And it support my 3dConnexion 3d mouse.

There is also Body paint 3D 995.00$

3DSimulant · « **Reply #44 on:** April 26, 2009, 06:18:26 AM »

www.Wings3D.com for Terrains or symetrical or every other modeling.

Free and extrem easy to learn!

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Wings 3D is a subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware.

Export Formats:

Nendo (NDO)
3D Studio (3DS)
Wavefront (OBJ)
VRML (WRL)
Renderware (RWX)
FBX (on Windows and Mac OS X)
Yafray
Toxic
Povray

Import Formats:

Nendo (NDO)
3D Studio (3DS)
Wavefront (OBJ)
FBX (on Windows and Mac OS X)
Adobe Illustrator 8 (AI)
"
make a cube to a sphere by pressing 'S' (subdivision)

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Author Topic: Game Tools for all (links galore ) (Read 66925 times)

n_iron

pedrodx

niwdoog

clandestine

clandestine

4Blades

Mic

psikotropico

4Blades

4Blades

shadmar

clandestine

shadmar

asterix

3DSimulant