What software should I use

justin · 07-27-2006

Hi,

I am not really sure if this is the right area to post this but I can't find a more suitable one. I am really just after some advice in this thread.

I will be creating a small 3D virtual world with buildings etc for an online game. What would be the best software to use for this. The graphics are going to be very high quality and you will be able to choose your character / use mouse to move them. You will be able to see / interact with other players too. I was thinking of using Flash & Action script for the actual game and PHP & My SQL for registering users. Is this a good route to go down? Is there a better option? I have seen people use Shockwave to do similar things but I don't really want to force people to download a plugin to play (I know Flash is a plugin, but more people have it). Since I don't have a lot of skill in any of those areas I will be looking for talented people to help me. I am really good with XHTML, CSS & Internet Marketing so I would be doing the layouts etc, get exposure etc.

I just need to know what I would use so that I can start looking for people to join me.

Thanks,
justin

kibeth · 07-30-2006

Well the HTML use would be rather small, depending on the specifics of your project. I think for this sort of thing you would need coders rather than software.

JimpsEd · 07-31-2006

I would say look into Bryce 3D for 3D modelling. For the actual "world" that people interact with, I'd assume Flash is the only "standard" interactive, vector-based component available on the web?

thebookish · 08-02-2006

Don't thing of any 3D program, having a talented artist and using Flash with the right use of light and shade you will make a great 3D effects.

superstrikertwo · 10-02-2006

3d Studio Max is a great 3d software.

m3talc0re · 10-04-2006

Blender seems to be fairly popular as well as it being a free 3d app.

superstrikertwo · 10-04-2006

milkshape is also good

mozza-b · 10-04-2006

i would say, 3d studio max + flash

Ajay · 10-04-2006

You are going to have to look at whether you want to embed the game on a page, or let the users download the then connect to servers or similar.

If it is the former, then you will need to stick to flash or shockwave.
If it is the latter, then you can check out 3DMax or maybe even Maya. However, both these have a steep learning curve.

ScottHughes · 10-05-2006

Flash is the most widespread, so I recommend using Flash. The more people who can use it the better, right?

07-27-2006	#1 (permalink)
justin Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 27	What Software Would I Use Hi, I am not really sure if this is the right area to post this but I can't find a more suitable one. I am really just after some advice in this thread. I will be creating a small 3D virtual world with buildings etc for an online game. What would be the best software to use for this. The graphics are going to be very high quality and you will be able to choose your character / use mouse to move them. You will be able to see / interact with other players too. I was thinking of using Flash & Action script for the actual game and PHP & My SQL for registering users. Is this a good route to go down? Is there a better option? I have seen people use Shockwave to do similar things but I don't really want to force people to download a plugin to play (I know Flash is a plugin, but more people have it). Since I don't have a lot of skill in any of those areas I will be looking for talented people to help me. I am really good with XHTML, CSS & Internet Marketing so I would be doing the layouts etc, get exposure etc. I just need to know what I would use so that I can start looking for people to join me. Thanks, justin

07-30-2006	#2 (permalink)
kibeth Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 19 Posts: 24	Re: What Software Would I Use Well the HTML use would be rather small, depending on the specifics of your project. I think for this sort of thing you would need coders rather than software.

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JimpsEd Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 22	Re: What Software Would I Use I would say look into Bryce 3D for 3D modelling. For the actual "world" that people interact with, I'd assume Flash is the only "standard" interactive, vector-based component available on the web?

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thebookish Gaming Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Luxor - Egypt Age: 21 Posts: 917	Re: What Software Would I Use Don't thing of any 3D program, having a talented artist and using Flash with the right use of light and shade you will make a great 3D effects. __________________ Magx, A Professional Directory \| Articles/Forums (Adsense, Adwords, Search Engine Optimization) \| Now add Templates, Directories! Boost Pagerank and Increase Link Popularity

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mozza-b Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 2	Re: What software should I use i would say, 3d studio max + flash

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Ajay Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 26 Posts: 755	Re: What software should I use You are going to have to look at whether you want to embed the game on a page, or let the users download the then connect to servers or similar. If it is the former, then you will need to stick to flash or shockwave. If it is the latter, then you can check out 3DMax or maybe even Maya. However, both these have a steep learning curve. __________________ Ajay D'Souza Techtites - Your daily dose of all things Tech! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle \| I Sent This WebberZone Domains

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