Thoughts on MODO Steam Edition?

perfectpencil

I was able to sell some stuff i picked up from my early dota days and spent the cash on this software (since it was "steam credit" essentially). Its been years since i've done 3D art, but back in day I spent a lot of time using Lightwave 3D. MODO seems to be streamlined for use with Dota2, so it seemed like a decent idea to pick it up.

What are some limitations I can expect from this? if i was to create some dota2 items, where would I be forced to stop? Animation? particles?

I've only poked around in it for a few minutes. It looks pretty legit and had a stellar pricetag.

Farfarer

Yeah, you won't get animation in Modo SE. Or particles. It's essentially the modelling/sculpting parts of Modo 701, but with limited export options (I think it's a 7.5k triangle FBX export limit). You also have no access to scripts or plugins like you'd get in full Modo.

Honestly, it's pretty hobbled compared to the real thing, but you should be able to get some decent stuff done in it for Dota2.

perfectpencil

Ahh. Well maybe just good enough to get my feet wet, then.

Farfarer

Yeah, I think if you get in touch with them, they might knock the price of SE off the price of a full version if you decide to take the leap to full Modo.

cptSwing

Man, thats all kinds of crippled. No scripts and 7.5k export max?!

Bek

Yeah. Literally only sounds good for modelling and texturing dota items.

Even if it were more expensive I'd be all over a modo edition with just model/uv (and maybe some sculpt stuff) with no script or export restrictions/limitations. Or maybe in the future programs could be made in a modular format where you pay for the features you want. And by that I mean an actual modular system, not something that just blocks a feature from working.

WarrenM

No scripts is a deal breaker, IMO. MODO needs scripts to truly hit it's stride.