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| - | ===== Tools ===== | + | ===== Modeling |
| * **[[https:// | * **[[https:// | ||
| * the original 3D modeling program for DOS - still good for low poly work! | * the original 3D modeling program for DOS - still good for low poly work! | ||
| - | * **[[https:// | ||
| - | * modern open-source low poly editor that does minecraft-style models! | ||
| - | * **[[https:// | ||
| - | * only outputs 2D images I think, but the images are very cool 3D renders of weird spaces | ||
| - | * The newest version is 7.1 from 2010 and you can still buy it - often on sale for around 4 euro [[https:// | ||
| - | * [[https:// | ||
| - | * **[[https:// | ||
| - | * for making early 00s game characters | ||
| - | * this one is still actively developed and you can get v13 as of writing - its kinda expensive though! If you look on eBay/Amazon you can get older copies like 11 much cheaper! | ||
| * **[[https:// | * **[[https:// | ||
| * its the software made by Pixar for their very early films and if you want to make a pre-toystory style animation this would be the real deal! | * its the software made by Pixar for their very early films and if you want to make a pre-toystory style animation this would be the real deal! | ||
| - | * **[[https:// | ||
| - | * a lil program for old mac that allows you to crate blob creatures! | ||
| - | * **[[https:// | ||
| - | * makes trees! | ||
| - | * **[[https:// | ||
| - | * made by the same people who made ZBrus | ||
| - | * **[[https:// | ||
| - | * an older program that lets you design and evolve plants | ||
| - | * **[[https:// | ||
| - | * newer, and it's a bit like kit bashing, but in 3d | ||
| * **[[https:// | * **[[https:// | ||
| * modeling, animation, rendering | * modeling, animation, rendering | ||
| - | * **[[https:// | + | * **[[blender|Blender]]** (1994-) Windows, Linux, MacOS |
| - | * good for making old 90's cheap goofy CGI looking characters | + | * probably the most powerful free and open source computer graphics software |
| * **[[https:// | * **[[https:// | ||
| * the program [[https:// | * the program [[https:// | ||
| * Guide: [[https:// | * Guide: [[https:// | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * a lil program for old mac that allows you to create blob creatures! | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * for making early 00s game characters | ||
| + | * this one is still actively developed and you can get v13 as of writing - its kinda expensive though! If you look on eBay/Amazon you can get older copies like 11 much cheaper! | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * 3D drawing applet | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * good for making old 90's cheap goofy CGI looking characters | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * only outputs 2D images I think, but the images are very cool 3D renders of weird spaces | ||
| + | * The newest version is 7.1 from 2010 and you can still buy it - often on sale for around 4 euro [[https:// | ||
| + | * [[https:// | ||
| * **[[https:// | * **[[https:// | ||
| * for interior design | * for interior design | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * made by the same people who made ZBrush | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * newer, and it's a bit like kit bashing, but in 3d | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * modern open-source low poly editor that does minecraft-style models! | ||
| - | ==== Landscapes ==== | + | ==== Plants & Landscapes ==== |
| - | * **[[https:// | ||
| - | * this ones still updated but its been around for years - generates 3D landscapes! (Free version is fine) | ||
| * **[[https:// | * **[[https:// | ||
| * a lil landscape maker made by a student, useful for small landscapes! | * a lil landscape maker made by a student, useful for small landscapes! | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * makes trees! | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * design and evolve plants | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * natual scenery generator | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * this ones still updated but its been around for years - generates 3D landscapes! (Free version is fine) | ||
| * **[[https:// | * **[[https:// | ||
| * tool that turns 2D .png files into explorable 3D environments | * tool that turns 2D .png files into explorable 3D environments | ||
| - | ===== Engines ===== | + | ===== Web-specific |
| - | * **[[https:// | + | |
| - | * mini [[Three.js]] game engine | + | * **[[three.js|Three.js]]** (2010-) |
| - | * **[[https:// | + | * **[[https:// |
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| + | * **[[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Game Engines ===== | ||
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| + | * **[[https://www.raylib.com|raylib]]** (2014-) Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, iOS, Web, Switch, N64, Dreamcast, PS1 | ||
| + | * only for programmers - but is very indie and very powerful with support for retro exports | ||
| * **[[https:// | * **[[https:// | ||
| * probably the most powerful free, open-source game engine | * probably the most powerful free, open-source game engine | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * make and explore 3d collage worlds | ||
| + | * the worlds can't be exported, so they' | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * fork of the tiny adventure game engine [[https:// | ||
| + | * **[[https:// | ||
| + | * 2D & 3D retro RPG engine | ||
| ==== Level Editors ==== | ==== Level Editors ==== | ||
