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[randomperson139]

it won't entirely be la mod cars. it has some but not all. we need to make our own fire truck and pickup truck and other cars too

I think it will be classed as a submod until you show us some of your own vehicles.

[Voodoo_Operator]

I think it will be classed as a submod until you show us some of your own vehicles.

Ditto.

You should stop asking left and right to use other people's work and start focusing on making new models already. I suggest you read this topic.

Siren sounds and mission ideas should be very low priorities when starting a mod.

[randomperson139]

OK. I would concentrate on making new cars first. It is still classed as a personal/private submod even if you make new buildings.

[Forensics]

Nice truck!

[Tian318]

Why sketch up??

it will just double your work load.

in sketch up:
1 model.
2. size.
3. paint.
4. save.
5. export.

then you need z modeler.
1. import(60$registered version)
2. resize(again)
3. make an new uv map(as sketch up skin does not work in z modeler.
4. Skin it (again)
5. Export it(again)

editor:
1. childs.
2. Superstructures(if needed)
3. lights.
4. commands.
5. save.

Scripts.
1. type
2. test.
3 modify.
4. retest.

and then done
(and this is just for one model).

it's no command just a tip for you guys.
Start with Z modeler.
You can get the same or better models out of it(and takes just as long as sketch up to learn it, (basic models).
And it saves you 60$ and 5 steps on the model building progress.

Just a tip


EDIT: Don't take my post offensive please.
Though the truck looks good now, you will encounter serious problems, getting it right in the game.
As you need to use 2 different type of 3d programs.
And 1 is actually no more then a architect program(sketch up)

[Voodoo_Operator]

in sketch up:
1 model.
2. size.
3. paint.
4. save.
5. export.

You forgot to mention that to export models to any other format than Google proprietary formats, which are useless except to share models with other SketchUp users or to put into Google Earth, you need SketchUp Pro, which costs around 500-600$ last time I checked.

But yeah, your post pretty much sums up my opinion of SketchUp...

Anyway, since new models have been shown, I will be moving this topic again to Mods. However, I hope to see some ingames/in-editor in the near future, as SketchUp models often unfortunately remain nothing but SketchUp snapshots.

Edited by Voodoo_Operator, 19 January 2010 - 07:35 PM.

[Tian318]

you need SketchUp Pro, which costs around 500-600$ last time I checked.

holly freaking ****
Did not knew that about sketch up.

All the more reason to stick with Z modeler if you ask me.

[Voodoo_Operator]

To be more precise, it's 495 USD.

There is the possibility of using a free trial, but it only lets you use the program for 8 hours, which anyone will tell you is not much when making a mod.

[FortErieFireEli]

After travelling across Quebec yesterday and Tuesday to pick up a friend in Sydney, NS, I really learned to dislike Montreal Drivers. From what I saw, there is no courtesy there at all. Considering we (the three from Ontario) were the only ones who stopped to help at a roll-over accident on the East side of Montreal, I was pretty upset... But, nonetheless, as long as the people in game don't act as agressive and rude as the people I've encountered, I'm still looking forward to this mod. Also, please don't take this as hate-mail (or whatever) against Montreal, or all of Quebec for that matter, I'm just saying from what I saw, I was pretty disappointed. If anyone can shed light on where a Better part of Montreal may be, feel free to share