Wanting to mod a blue whale-how hard/long?

difool2 · 05-21-08, 02:42 PM

I don't have any 3D software, nor am I the least conversant with same. I'm not hopeless when it comes to coding and such, having written several minor Basic-type programs. Just encountering a Blue Whale in the game would be so cool tho. Any tips/tutorials/recommended software will be appreciated-just exploring my options at this point understand.

Hitman · 05-21-08, 02:52 PM

There are some freeware modelling programs around, which allow output in several formats. You would then need the SH3 tools (Available in the links in this forum) to be able to input models -Sansal's pack3D I believe- and Swaskjer's Silent Editor.

But first of all if I were you, I would try to take a good look at the dolphin already implemented in GWX. If you can extract one of those models and study it, it might give you a good idea of how hard/easy it would be. If you talk about this with the GWX guys they might even give you permission to modify the model, as I believe reworking a dolphin will be much easier than starting from scratch if you intend to create a whale

Anyway, if you are interested in playing with wildlife you can try this one: http://www.jawsthegame.com/gallery.htm

Jimbuna · 05-21-08, 03:37 PM

You do know there are already Humpback whales in GWX

05-21-08, 05:12 PM

Modeling it is the easy part.
Then it has to be animated,
all the effects coded in for wakes and such
and then scripted.

It's a lot of work.
Ask Ref!

He did the Whales in GWX 2.0

popcorn2721 · 05-21-08, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by difool2

I don't have any 3D software, nor am I the least conversant with same. I'm not hopeless when it comes to coding and such, having written several minor Basic-type programs. Just encountering a Blue Whale in the game would be so cool tho. Any tips/tutorials/recommended software will be appreciated-just exploring my options at this point understand.

hey this could be the surface of a new Jacque Custo' type undersea adventure... ad some more wild life and few different deep sea exploration vehicles... yes sir
might be kinda cool.

Cohaagen · 05-22-08, 05:23 AM

How hard? Hmm, slightly squishy with a generally fleshy consistency I should think. How long? About 100ft according to Brittanica

I'm talking about the blue whale, you understand.

mengle · 05-22-08, 07:33 AM

yes GWX made some great whale in the game, spot him is another mater!!

So, would it not better to make a pelican sitting on a stick doing his make-up in carabian harbors? just an idea :hmm:

05-21-08, 02:42 PM	#1
difool2 Commander Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 459 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Wanting to mod a blue whale-how hard/long? I don't have any 3D software, nor am I the least conversant with same. I'm not hopeless when it comes to coding and such, having written several minor Basic-type programs. Just encountering a Blue Whale in the game would be so cool tho. Any tips/tutorials/recommended software will be appreciated-just exploring my options at this point understand.

05-21-08, 02:52 PM	#2
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	There are some freeware modelling programs around, which allow output in several formats. You would then need the SH3 tools (Available in the links in this forum) to be able to input models -Sansal's pack3D I believe- and Swaskjer's Silent Editor. But first of all if I were you, I would try to take a good look at the dolphin already implemented in GWX. If you can extract one of those models and study it, it might give you a good idea of how hard/easy it would be. If you talk about this with the GWX guys they might even give you permission to modify the model, as I believe reworking a dolphin will be much easier than starting from scratch if you intend to create a whale Anyway, if you are interested in playing with wildlife you can try this one: http://www.jawsthegame.com/gallery.htm __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

05-21-08, 03:37 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You do know there are already Humpback whales in GWX __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-22-08, 07:33 AM	#7
mengle Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium, mai 1940 Posts: 665 Downloads: 127 Uploads: 0	yes GWX made some great whale in the game, spot him is another mater!! So, would it not better to make a pelican sitting on a stick doing his make-up in carabian harbors? just an idea :hmm: __________________ IMMER WEITER Gramophone songs http://www.filefront.com/16221983/Ra...gs_Part_I.rar/ http://www.filefront.com/16227547/Ra...s_Part_II.rar/ http://www.filefront.com/16227839/Ra..._Part_III.rar/

05-21-08, 05:12 PM	#4
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Modeling it is the easy part. Then it has to be animated, all the effects coded in for wakes and such and then scripted. It's a lot of work. Ask Ref! He did the Whales in GWX 2.0

05-22-08, 05:23 AM	#6
Cohaagen Frogman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 296 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	How hard? Hmm, slightly squishy with a generally fleshy consistency I should think. How long? About 100ft according to Brittanica I'm talking about the blue whale, you understand.