[Phantom]

I've downloaded a great mg-tank in 3ds format, and now I want to convert it to a W3D.
I have gmax with the ren tools, but I think to make a tank with turret i can't just convert the 3ds file...I need help...

[main_concept]

ummm...just turn the model into an editable mesh and and detach the turret... simple :|

[Phantom]

In two W3Ds or in one?
And how big does it have it be? after compiling it into one W3D it was 13 megs big...(i want it as big as the gla gattling)

[guyee]

13MB??? holy hell... Most w3d tank models are under 100Kb...... god damn.....

[BloodyMihoshi]

When that baby gets built the whole game will come to a screeching halt...

[FatJoe]

13megs.... ?

If I may ask, how many polygons is that Tank.. I'm assuming well over 10.000 :tard:

[Zoop]

Originally Posted by Phantom

In two W3Ds or in one?
And how big does it have it be? after compiling it into one W3D it was 13 megs big...(i want it as big as the gla gattling)

lol, what is the polycount on the thing? (file -> summery info, the number of triangles)

[Namretti]

Its gotta be more than that because I put in a high definiton apache unit for fun of 51515 polys and it was only just over 3 megs. The game ran ok too i might add...

[Tebrey]

you guys are going to make me start twitching again...

It should be one w3d, but the turret needs to be a separate mesh, so it can turn. your scale and alignment needs to match other units from the game. I suggest you import one of the basic models for comparison. (that will also give you a working example of the above)

You SHOULD keep it under 1000 polys (really under 500 for a basic tank)

[Phantom]

I found nothing telling me the number of triangles, but i found the number of faces (188199) and the number of vertices (230359)
Do i have to remodel the hole tank?