Scenery Makers (What do you use?)

[Hank_E]

I was wondering if it would be a good idea to get a list of 3D programs that can make objects for RCT3 and who uses them.

Like: Program - User
Milkshape - Vodhin

The reason being that you could ask specific questions to scenery makers who use that program if you have problems.;)

[Aceana]

This sounds like a good idea. It could help newbies out alot.

Aceana - Anim8or;Shade

[DarkRidePerson]

I use Milkshape 3d ($25 to register, but a great program)

[Vodhin]

Milk Shape, mainly because there's a bunch of folks here who use it, too. so that helps with the learning curve...
I tried a few others and said no way... MS is far easier (for me, at least)

[marnetmar]

Milkshape of course

[weasel497]

Milkshape

[JCat]

ShapeMilk

[hotroddude]

^ shapemilk?


i use milkshape

[JCat]

Fun with words. ;)

[weasel497]

Fun with words. ;)

How much does that program cost?:p

[DarkRidePerson]

How much does that program cost?:p
free to try for 30 days, then 25$ to register

[JCat]

This is getting hilarious with each reply. :haha:

[rctmaniac]

Anim8or-but I am getting MS i hope

[Der Freak 00]

Blender and Anim8or

[shaun allsop]

Nothing, I just nick everybody elses creations lol

[stuk71]

MILKSHAPE - PHOTOSHOP7 - BITURN

[weasel497]

MILKSHAPE - PHOTOSHOP7 - BITURN

Ok, but please stop yelling...:p

[Hank_E]

Thank you all so much for your replies.

I guess Milkshape is the WINNER.

Soooo... would anyone care to make a tutorial starting with Milkshape and ending with Jonwils's importer (including pictures for those who do not understand very well) like myself? I know I would really appreciate this very much and who knows, others may also benefit.

[DarkRidePerson]

I think that I might put a tutorial up soon if I have enough time.

[rctmaniac]

Blender and Anim8or
aren't both of those 3d modelers?

[Dkimber1974]

Yep i use two too. 3ds max and milkshape, but i use 3ds max the most. Allthough i've been having trouble with the textures.

[Aceana]

So is Shade (see my first post), but they have features that the other doesn't so I use both! However, I do not recommend Shade to a beginner due to the fact that it is very difficult to use and cost about $100. It was free for me thought!

[Vodhin]

I've got notes and a tool kit for MilkShape (like custom backgrounds for the MS view windows that tell me which way I'm looking in RCT3) that is slowly coming together as a mini-tutorial/how-to/what the heck/whoops kinda thing that I will eventually have on my website. I still have a LOT to learn before I can teach (and remember: those who can't, teach... those who can't teach, critize :p ).

[RoCkInToM.]

i use SketchUp
because it's free and i can save them as an *.OVL file
and it is nice for me
if you wanna see what i have made so far, look to my rock 'n' rollercoaster topic

RoCkInToM

[Hank_E]

I've got notes and a tool kit for MilkShape (like custom backgrounds for the MS view windows that tell me which way I'm looking in RCT3) that is slowly coming together as a mini-tutorial/how-to/what the heck/whoops kinda thing that I will eventually have on my website. I still have a LOT to learn before I can teach (and remember: those who can't, teach... those who can't teach, critize :p ).

This is also the kind of information that I would love to have. :noob:
Maybe a good name for your tutorial could be...

"Milkshape For Dummies" lol

[composerboy]

i use SketchUp
because it's free and i can save them as an *.OVL file
and it is nice for me
if you wanna see what i have made so far, look to my rock 'n' rollercoaster topic

RoCkInToM

I'm sorry - saving .ovl files in sketchup? I'm not sure about that.

[Dkimber1974]

i save as an object file in sketchup.

[iceatcs]

it was obj format not ovl ;)

I am using Sketchup or 3D Studio Max then Milkshape for mapping.

My tutorial is still on process, but done lot of the lists.

[rctmaniac]

i never realised sketchup was free-which is better sketchup or anim8or?

[JCat]

The free version 100% does not support any obj or anything even closely related to getting models in to RCT3. It's only good for creating models to be used for Google Earth which is a completely different format. The only version that supports the needed formats to convert for use in RCT3 is the retail version, with a price that makes PhotoShop seem like purchasing box of Q-tips.

There's trial version of the full Sketchup, but once you wet your appetite it's over.

[coinich]

What all would I need if I wanted to make some scenery with Anim8tor? Beyond jonwil's importer and Anim8tor itself.

[JCat]

You need Bitturn to convert to ASE format so that Jonwil's importer can read the files, and you need a paint program like the Windows included MS Paint (run in terror), or Adobe PhotoShop (paradise) to build and save your textures in 256 Color, 8 bit BMP format. There are other paint programs around on the web as well. Last but not least, you need moocho patience.

[coinich]

Is Bitturn free?

[JCat]

Is Bitturn free?
Yes indeed -

Here's a linj to a page it can be dowloaded: http://mirex.mypage.sk/index.php?selected=1 --just scroll down a bit.

[Battor77]

I use 3dsMax for modelling and Milkshape for converte ;)

[StayingDead]

3DS Max 8. I just find it easier for some reason. Only thing i find hard at the moment is importing.

[Hank_E]

I've got notes and a tool kit for MilkShape (like custom backgrounds for the MS view windows that tell me which way I'm looking in RCT3) that is slowly coming together as a mini-tutorial/how-to/what the heck/whoops kinda thing that I will eventually have on my website. I still have a LOT to learn before I can teach (and remember: those who can't, teach... those who can't teach, critize :p ).

Just wondering if you are going to do any more on your mini-tutorial on Milkshape? I've been anxiously waiting to learn what you have found out and I’m sure it will be a benefit to all the custom scenery makers and would-be’s.

Thanks again for all you have done for RCT3. :heart:

[LuckyGirl]

I am lazy or too clever for the world - so I copy and paste from another thread :D

I have found the "Coaster Car 101" tutorial the easiest (so once in a while I got still stuck or it looked slighly different then in the pics )
Go to You can find it on this website http://modstothemax.net
Just register, then go to the download section (this is not possible before you register).
Go to those sections: Ultimate Ride/UR Tutorials.
Although the coaster car was modelled for another game, the tutorial will explain all the basics - I think I spent about 1-2 days doing this, but it depends on how much time you have. I know, you want to start modelling right now, but you need to learn the basics first.

[kobain2k1]

3D Max 8 and PS CS2.

btw, dkimber /msg me I have a few tips for texture problems in 3D Max