well... the correct procedure is:

- design your character, draw it in 2d, front view and side view
- make a 3d model from the drawings
- texture it
- make a rig in any 3d animation program
- do the weightmap job
- animate it: idle, walk, run, jump, etc...
- export it to DirectX format

ant there you go...

That was easy, wasn't it?

the "correct procedure", if there is actually such a thing, is the one that works for you...

you've got a couple of options... good luck...

--Mike

I meant "the best procedure"

@Adzpadz
the "best procedure", if there is actually such a thing, is the one that works best for you...

good luck...

--Mike

Just ran across an old animated soldier I was working on ages ago. My skinmesh with an altered bvh skeleton and animations. Cant remember why I didnt finish it. It was for another engine. Here is the compiled 3dr if you want to have a look.

thanks, i'll have a look