3D World creation software?

[slackerinabox]

Jon, the cool dude I helped out in this thread,
asked me if there was any program that would help him make 3D, interactive "worlds." I don't know a thing about this stuff so can I get some leads? Thanks!

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

You don't say.

 

[DaFinn]

is that all???

 

[warcrow]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Jon, the cool dude I helped out in this thread,
asked me if there was any program that would help him make 3D, interactive "worlds." I don't know a thing about this stuff so can I get some leads? Thanks!

Tell him to take up level editing in Farcry

 

[43st]

FormZ always sends me stuff. It looks pretty neat but I only do technical 3D, not fun 3D.

He may be better off with some game that includes a map editor. FarCry would fill that role but it requires a mighty strong PC. I can't think of any other game with a simple map editor.

 

[BuckNaked]

Are you talking about something along the lines of Bryce? link... There is also higher end products like Terragen (free for personal use) and World Builder, but have a higher learning curve than Bryce does...

I didn't read the whole thread that you linked to, but my hats off to you for what you did.... :beer:

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: Buck_Naked
Are you talking about something along the lines of Bryce? link... There is also higher end products like Terragen (free for personal use) and World Builder, but have a higher learning curve than Bryce does...

I didn't read the whole thread that you linked to, but my hats off to you for what you did.... :beer:

"Free for personal use" sounds great! I'll send him the link asap. I'll also mention bryce but he's living on a limited budget. Helping the guy was my pleasure and his emails and thoughts forced me to re-evaluate my ignorant feelings towards the disabled and what they're really capable of.. So keep your hat on, though I appreciate it

 

[BuckNaked]

Amazon has Bryce for $72.99... Since Jon appears to in a tough financial situation, all things considered, I would be willing to kick in a few bucks towards this if anyone else was interested in getting something going on this.

 

[CTho9305]

Alice

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: Buck_Naked
Amazon has Bryce for $72.99... Since Jon appears to in a tough financial situation, all things considered, I would be willing to kick in a few bucks towards this if anyone else was interested in getting something going on this.

Hey Buck (or Mr. Naked),
Thanks for the offer man, while I did help the guy out I don't really know much about him. I sent him all the info that you sent me and we'll see what he says. I'm broke myself but $20 won't change my life. Before we do anything official (and I wouldnt' want to be the "bank" - I wouldn't want the responsibility) we'll see what he says and what he'd like to do. I think that free piece of software will give him something to fiddle with and figure out for now.

Thanks again for your genorisity - I'm sure that he appreciates it!

 

[Coquito]

Getting a somewhat current game with an editor, such as Morrowind could work. Very huge game in itself, but you can create basically anything you can imagine. There are fish & rivers, hills & towns, people & monsters, night & day fluctuates, as well as the weather. Plus, you can always upload your creations to a fansite, & have others experience your created world.