im just thinking about making a few bf2 maps and models for fun any ideas where i can get the tools?

try to get Autodesk's 3d studio max for modeling, it very easy to find as a torrent.... there is also maya tools but i have never used it. also Photoshop Cs3 is a must to specially for modelling and skining..

 

 

the bf2 editor is found HERE plus any plugins u need to edit or import models from programs

 

 

also the BF2 editor forums are great for tuts and finding problems people have faced and resolved for both the bf2 editor and making models for bf2.....

 

 

also Rhino has got some links HERE for specific PR Tuts on maps and modeling....!

 

 

mapping is easy once u get the hang of the program but it regulary crashes and freezes and is quite frustrating... so SAVE LOTS....

 

3d modeling is harder and the learning curve is bigger..... but if your keen and are prepared to read lots of tuts then you'll go far!

 

 

i'd suggest getting into moddeling if u have the patience cause its more rewarding and less people can do it! so its makes u SPECIAL if u can! like TONNIE.

Edited July 23, 200816 yr by Gypsy8

yes modeling is so much less frustrating than mapping and there is a shortage of good ones.

 

BF2 editor=fail and should be left to the people who fail/to lazy, at/to model

 

yes nothing is "a few" as you put it. Its more, 1 every when I feel like it years. It is very time consuming and also very boring after a while as all you are doing is that same thing and getting angry with yourself because that is wrong and that is stupid.

 

Good luck

Shotgun.. Were you drinking or smoking before the post above. I swear I can't make sense of the last sentence ;o}

 

Good luck

 

Hmmmm ..... where is the confusion Gazza.

The BF2 Editor is the biggest POS program ever made.

 

It will frustrate you so much and cause grey hairs...

 

Just take your time, read tuts, follow them and repeat a few times, once you knock up acouple learning maps, think about a proper map, whe you do, plan it,think of what factions are gonna be on it, where its set, and most importantley, how its going to play like, and its always nice if your map has that something special and/or unique.

 

Also, be ready for harsh critics(ie. some ppl on pr forums) that have no idea how hard/time cosuming/frustrating it is, they are going to piss you off, but aslong as you hadle it with a level head, you'll be fine.

lol first no i was completely intoxicated in anyway and was not on any drugs of any kind, thats not my way.

 

I was just trying to open the editor around 3 seconds before when it crashed into a huge flaming pile of ***t. So most of the post was rage at the editor with some help.

 

@Madhouse-yes some ppl on the PR forums have no idea... I can think of one right now....

 

But yeah dont give up