Replacement for gMax and best map/region editor

[CCTLG 53]

Hello

  i've tried to find both gMax and region editor but nothing came up..does anyone have suggestions or links that has solid apps that are equil or better than what had been advallible in the past.

[rsc204 21,808]

If you want to make models for SC4, you must use the SC4 BAT tool (which relies upon gMax to work) to export the final render in a format the game is able to interpret. It's possible to use an alternative modelling program, but you will ultimately need to be able to export that model file into SC4 BAT in order to render it, so it must be able to save in a compatible format.

 

gMax is still available on the original website, I suggest you have not been searching for it very hard, you can download it from the first hit of a google search for 'gMax'.

[CCTLG 53]

THANKS...LOL...HOW ABOUT THE MAP EDITOR/REGION EDITOR.(SORRY FOR caps)lol

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

If you are looking for a region creation tool, there are several.  I use the by Greyveil.  It is not for the faint of heart and requires a really good graphics editor (I use the GIMP) to manipulate the generated map if you want to do much with it.

 

For people wanting something easier, you might look for the SC4Terraformer and/or the SC4Mapper.

 

However, I do recommend a walk through the mapping room forum for some good general information on making your own maps.  There are some technical points that need to be understood.