It is a pity though, that the md3 Quake3 exporter for Blender is still not really functional, but with the release of the Quake3 source code this is going to change quickly I guess (or the Quake3 source code is going to be changed quickly to accept md5 )
[ QUOTE ] IMO, I've found both Maya and XSI to be extremely non-intuitive to a beginner. Even as a seasoned pro, I have extreme difficulty with those apps. [/ QUOTE ] This all depends really. I can't stand Max, the application just ticked me off from day one. Not sure why, but the whole UI feels claustraphobic and just…
[ QUOTE ] You realize that there are plenty of different camera movement setting in the menu, where you can set the camere to behave exactly like Maya, Max and plenty of other programms? [/ QUOTE ] So your just starting out and you have ~10 different Camera control settings. Whoopdy-freaking-do. That's really helpful given…
[ QUOTE ] Xsi has whatever selection mode you select on startup. [/ QUOTE ] I leave it on the default setting. XSI Beginner Mod or something. I forget cause it only asked you the first time after you install, then you have to reset it for it to ask you again. Every application I try to get used to on default settings,…
[ QUOTE ] This in itself is just plain unfriendly. Just as unfriendly as the XSI where you have to tap S, then move, then tap it again to go back to edit mode. [/ QUOTE ] You don't have to do that if you have sticky keys enabled- say you're moving points around and decide you want to move the camera, you press and hold…
what's all this argument above Blender > Wings3D it's got an awesome workflow once you know how to use it. Tab switches between current mode and object mode quickly so you could quickly select other objects, right click select vertices, left click is confirm change/gesture movement (for those who prefer to model with one…
Xsi has whatever selection mode you select on startup. If you choose to use softimage 3d vs xsi selection then you'll have yourself to blame. Stickies are on by defualt too at least in 4.0 and 4.2. I first hated how you had to select things until I read a bit more and started using the supra features and now I wish Max had…
Errm, sorry but what you are saying about Wings3d is plain wrong. When was the last time you actually used it? [ QUOTE ] The reason I find Wings3D confusing and just retarded to use sometimes, is because firstly the Camera movement. Middle Mouse enter camera mode which Rotates, which requires you to have a 3-button mouse.…
I really liked Milkshape back in 1999 or 2000. I've been using trueSpace2 before which was nice for the complete noob I was, then focused on 2d apps around 1998. I've been re-introduced to 3d thanks to a guy who knew some HL modelers. Told me they used MS, hence I tried that ; I then had no problem AT ALL to switch to…