Well,since the old post i made didnt get much attention,i`ll post some tools as a reply to this,seeing as this is on the top of the forum
Tools for the Hardcore Games Modder:
Skinning/Cameos/Terrain:
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Terragen-A nice easy-to-use 3D Program.It can generate all sorts of terrain.You can even do textures with it.
Combined with DEM,it can even make Generals Maps!!!VERY USEFULL FOR THE GENERALS/RED ALERT 2 Modder!!!
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Paint Shop Pro-A nice skin creating/picture editing program.Can edit Generals TGA files.(NOTE:New Version in
open-beta stages-PSP8.0
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PhotoShop-A powerfull skinning/picture-creating/stuff tool.Can edit/open Generals TGA Files.
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DDS Plug-in-This plug-in will add a DDS-opening option to you Paint Shop Pro/PhotoShop.
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Extra Textures from Greg Hjelstrom
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Continuous LOD Terrain Rendering using ROAM and Quadtree Algorithms
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The GIMP-a powerful, free image editing program for Windows and Linux.
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The DEM Tool-This project aims to provide a way for map builders to start a new map using terrain data from a DEM (digital elevation map) instead of starting from a flat surface. Currently, DEM data can take the form of an 8-bit grayscale BMP image, or a
Terragen TERRAIN map.
Modeling:
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Renegade Mod Tools.Can be used in Generals,using the RenX BasicW3D format.
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GmaX-required for ALL mod-related stuff.
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Renegade Buildings in BasicW3D Format
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Advance Mod Art.Models are in XAdvancedW3D format
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W3D Importer-can import W3D Files.
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The most famouse resource for Renegade Mod-Related stuff.Can be used in Generals too!
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RenHelp-The Best AND only compilation of usefull tutorials for Renegade!Can be used in Generals!
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Polycount-The biggest Quake/HL Model Archive.
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GmaX Support-place to get help using gmax, chat with other gmax users and take part in competitions.
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MOJO@GmaX Support-Home of GmaX Scripter Chris Cookson
VIDEO:
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3D Studio Max (WARNING:LARGE FEE REQUIRED)-the perfect modeling tool!!!
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Character Studio (PAYABLE/FFU 30-DAYS)-Discreet's advanced character animation software
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Cleaner Streaming Studio-With cleaner™ streaming studio, Discreet introduces the definitive set of complete tools for the desktop streaming media professional.
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Cinema4D-A good animationg tutorials.
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The RAD Game Tools-Can be used to generate videos from GIF,JPEG and other image files.Supports Generals BIK(BINK Video) Format.
Sounds
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Sound Forge-you can try the demo or buy the full
INI Editing
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WordPad - the best util for editing INI files
Programming:
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Free C/C++ IDE for GCC-mingw.
Archiving
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XCC Utilities
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WinRAR-a powerfull archiver.Support ZIP,RAR,ACE and others.
Mapping
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The Official World Builder Tutorial-made by EAP
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RVMech`s World Builder Tutorials
Web-site Creation
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phpBB Fully Modded-for the modder on the run!!!
