[Brainache]

Hello Everyone,

I have been attempting to export the source files of the Warriors & Commoners pack to DTS and have been running into issues:

When exporting from Milkshape to DTS the objects are transformed into skinny twig-like objects

When exporting from 3dMax 8.0 via max2dtsexporterpro, I receive an error "Mesh "spine" not hooked up to shape."

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Canon]

Hello,

If you have to export the characters again, I assume you made some change. Can you tell me what changes did you make?

Christophe

[Brainache]

Actually - I havent made any changes...  I plan to, but as test, I simply loaded the original source file and attempted to export it ( same in Milkshape and Max )

[Canon]

Ok.
I use 3DSMax 7, so I can't test the export process for 3DSMax 8, sorry :/
Concerning MilkShape, did you export the character and test it in TGE?

[Brainache]

When I export with Milkshape, the characters appear to be in the lowest LOD at all times...

[Canon]

Well, that means the export process works, even if it's not perfect.

The LOD problem may comes from the LOD setup in the file and/or your screen resolution (TGE LOD are based on the pixel size of a model, so its different for each screen resolution). So maybe the default LOD setup is not appropriate.

Thank you!
Christophe

PS : Also, I remember some LOD problems can be fixed using unmessDTS.

[Brainache]

Interestingly:  The exported shape shows correctly when added to the engine as a static shape... but not as a player object...

[Canon]

Can you send me the dts file of your character at christophe[]frogames.com please?
Thank you!
 

[Brainache]

Thanks for looking into this... I've email the dts and a screenshot of my results...  btw: the dts is an export of the original cs_muscle.ms3d file.

[Brainache]

Forgot to mention:  After exporting with Milkshape - I did have to run unMessDts on the DTS file...