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Oh, I won't disagree.
GO! DRIFT! WE'LL GIVE YOU POINTS FOR IT. KUUUUDOOOSSS
No, I mean "real" as in has licensed vehicles. Notably my car.
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11/17/09
Seriously do not need to fill my place with more crap than it already has... but man the game is just so awesome looking and my friends are bugging the shit out of me to get it. #forzamotorsport3
11/17/09
Now I'm bugging you too. #forzamotorsport3
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The longer you take to buy it the more cars your friend will have bought and tease you :P #forzamotorsport3
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They only have the V6 in the games, but the chassis/suspension handles much as you'd expect, and continues to be manageable after its power is pushed WAY up (it starts as a "D" class car and I'm taking it through "A" class right now...) #forzamotorsport3
11/17/09
Although I can't say I'm a fan of that Hyundai nor the new Ferrari nor the Audi...
I also don't like how the game still chooses to display the VIP Club cars that were a pre-order exclusive and, therefore, unobtainable. Dirty teases, they are! #forzamotorsport3
11/17/09
Almost on cue, he lets lets a huge one rip, and it made a really loud and peculiar sound that went "H-H-H-H-H-Hooooooonda!"
The doctor covers his nose and ponders for second, and then says, "Have you had any sex lately?"
"No," the man replies. "I'm dating this wonderful woman, but we're waiting until we get married to make it more special."
"Well that's your problem, then." the doctor says. "Abstinence makes the fart go 'honda'." #forzamotorsport3
11/17/09
Grabbing his companion, Dr. Watson, sternly by the lapels of his overcoat, Holmes dragged them both to the nearest available piece of safe cover, and proceeded to examine a sprocket which had lodged itself in the ground.
"Hmm," he said to Watson with consternation, "it appears that plane was carrying a consignment at the request of a large Japanese car company."
"How on earth did you deduce that?" gasped Watson with alacrity.
"Elementary, my dear Watson, it's been raining Datsun Cogs". #forzamotorsport3
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I'd like to be wrong though ;) #forzamotorsport3
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Hearted. Unhearted for Yoss, than re-heart.
These warmed my... heart. #forzamotorsport3
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CE2? Cry Engine? I didn't know it was standalone. Unless you mean it's free to mod Crysis? #unrealdevelopmentkit
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Have a look through www.cyrmod.com and you should get a good idea of what's being done. #unrealdevelopmentkit
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Are those all mods though? You'd still need to own Crysis I mean. #unrealdevelopmentkit
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@Shin-san: Yeah, I'd imagine it's a common requirement since it's a popular engine. It doesn't make it the better engine though. #unrealdevelopmentkit
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One of the great thing that has really helped encourage modders to use CE2 is the flowchart scripting system that can be used to create advanced AI, complex algorithms, etc in a relatively simple and quick manner. For instance, for the map I'm creating for Crysis Wars and Crysis multiplayer, I have a flowchart that grabs the system clock time (usually the accurate time of day) and sets the in-game clock to that time so if I load the map at 5-7am, I get to see the sunrise in-game as well as out my window.
If you have a decent enough system to run the engine efficiantly and are into modding and mapping, it's certainly worth checking out, if only for the great community that has grown around it and has been fostered by Crytek. #unrealdevelopmentkit
11/10/09
#free
thanks for the detail reply, i might look into it. cuz im an 3d environmental artist who want to get into modding.
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If you want to head down the 3D modeller/artist route, I suggest getting something like Maya3D and learning how to use it, a degree would also be very beneficial.
Now, if you just want to make an old school RPG (ala pokemon, etc) I suggest getting RPG Maker, it requires little to no knowledge to make games with. #unrealdevelopmentkit
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Also, when you say you're taking basic programming, do you mean the language BASIC or Java or the like? I'd suggest making sure you don't leave college with at least a degree in C++
A couple of good games to mod and map that have good communties are Crysis/Cryengine2 or any of the Total War games. TF2 and the source engine in general are also good.
Here's some links:
[www.crymod.com]
[www.twcenter.net]
[developer.valvesoftware.com] #unrealdevelopmentkit
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Mapping is creating new maps. For instance, custom maps for COD4 or TF2.
Mapping is the easier of the two to pick up so I'd advise maybe having a go at that first, it is very time consuming though if you intend to create a full map and polish it up.
First however, if you haven't already got one, I'd suggest getting a decent PC. Mapping can be hard on RAM and processing power. I'd suggest at the least having something along the lines of an 8800GT graphics card, at least 2 gb of 800mhz RAM (DDR-6400) and a dual core (a quad core wouldn't hurt either if you can afford it). After that, I'd suggest using Sandbox 2 (the Cryengine2 editor) or the Source editor to start with as they have a load of documentation and are generally pretty user friendly. #unrealdevelopmentkit
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Given that, the reason we released this beta version was to get feedback about bugs and issues you uncover." #unrealdevelopmentkit
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No, I don't work for any studio, I haven't even got a degree in anything yet, I've just been using my free time for the past few years to learn some programming and the different aspects of game development along with dabbling in mods and maps.
Again, my bad for the mistake. #unrealdevelopmentkit
11/05/09
I've been in 3D animation sense 2001. I went to school for it and it really doesn't help as much as they claim it will. for artist. all you need to do is learn a program. if your art skills don't take over after learning how to use the tools. you're screwed.
But even though i went to school I'm about 80% self tough. I use Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, Crazy bump and Zbrush. I focus on level design and modeling and in an artist sense I know UE3 pretty well. I've built 3 levels in it and currently in the processes of building a game with 4 other guys in it.
but yeah. the school suggestion thing just kind of made me wonder because the only people i see suggest that are people who work in studios that require them...or professors at a school. Even Cliffy B said a degree isn't necessary
we cool though #unrealdevelopmentkit
11/05/09
I thought it worthwhile to mention anyway though because I know not everyone finds it easy to learn autonomously.
Anyway, thanks for understanding my mistake and replying back. #unrealdevelopmentkit