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chaosm

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Hi guys

I`m looking to start to make a map of my own for gr.

so i just need some advice not sure where to start

so can anybody tell me everything i need before i get started i know ya use igor

but is there anything els i may need

thans guys

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Aside from IGOR, you will need 3D Studio Max to create the map model, Photoshop to create the map textures, and all the import/export plugins for those two applications to be able to handle Ghost Recon model and texture files. As I recall, the plugins can be found in the download section of this site. The plugins require 3D Studio Max 5 and Photoshop CS 2 as they are not compatible with newer versions.

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thanks for that but is there any links for them ,

but i will try to google them

my x-fire is all ways on links are good to

i may get the wrong one

is Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended ok

and Gmax which as far as I've told is almost identical to 3ds max, what do you think

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Not sure about CS4 (I have CS2) but the plugin is easy enough to come by (in the extra folders on the Island thunder disc). Just put it in your photoshop plugins folder and try to open any .rsb file you can find in your various GR folders.

You'll soon see if it works or not

The big problem is getting hold of 3dsmax

You'll need an older version (4 or 5) as there are no plug ins available for later versions

The disk used to be given away with "the 3dsmax5 Bible" or "3dsmax5 for dummies" but copies of these are few or far between

In addition to this you'll need to take out a second mortgage to pay for it (although you do get a months free usage, which is generally enough to snare you for life)

To my knowledge no other 3d prog will work.

Welcome to the family (although it is a disfunctional one) ;)

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i got my full working 3dsmax on eBay. i went to "want it now" on eBay and posted that I'm looking for 3dsmax 4 or 5 and received a reply for it. i also bought the book 3dsmax 5 for dummies which had the trial CD in it on eBay,had to request it through a seller who was selling those "for dummies" books and the person had them in stock but was not advertising them. hope this helps.

larr

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Good news, and thanks for sharing that info, larr. I am looking forward to your first maps!

Welcome to GR modding! :thumbsup:

your welcome, i actually bought 3dsmax for weapon modding,which I'm still trying to learn :wall: i looked into making maps but i have a lot of learning to do before i even think about maps :lol: i'm looking for a tutorial to teach me how to model the weapons,i know a little bit but i dont know how to put the material on the weapons. like i said im still trying to learn. :D

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i went and put 3dsmax on the want it now list on eBay and got a reply, the person said that they could get a fully working copy of 3dsmax up to 3dsmax 2009 for $25.00. if you go on ebay and post it on want it now you should get a reply.

larr

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