User blog:C3PO the Dragon Slayer/Avian Hunt: November 20, 2007

November 20, 2007
Just an update: Next post (hopefully by Sunday, but if not, expect it by Tuesday next week) will show a few screenshots of Avian Hunt's 3D graphics. I am working on models as of now, mostly using a very handy tool called Blender, a freeware 3D modeler that is capable of exporting Wavefront files.

Also, a correction based on Marzipan: This tool has been withdrawn from the Game Maker Community forums. Apparently, the author of this program had decided to cancel the availability of his program when it wasn't nominated for any awards. The replacement application I will use is called GM MODEL PLUGIN 1.0 (on Yoyogames). This is also a program able to convert .obj files (which Blender, Wavefront, and others can all export) into Game Maker models.

The models I have so far include, but are not limited to: A TIE fighter, a very accurate Homing Spider Tank, and a TX-130. I plan to pick up the pace this week, and will add the Eta-2, the YT-1300, and the Delta-7 before Saturday.

I will chose a few out of those to show to Star Wars Fanon, and post them next time. These really do look good; I have high expectations!