making maps, programs, and pointers

Punisher101 · Post by **Punisher101** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:15 pm

ok I new at this so need to know of how to make maps for halo 1 and 2. I am pretty sure that the Tutorials will help me with that but i really need help on is what programs to get that is free and most of all I need some pointers like for example things not to do that might mess up my xbox.

p0lar_bear · Post by **p0lar_bear** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 10:52 am

Try to find Gmax for free modeling, and Gimp for free texture editing.

Also, Gmax needs a plugin called Chimp which you can get. It exports the models to the format Halo's SDK reads.

Hiei3 · Post by **Hiei3** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:30 pm

Is that Chimp thing just for the XBox version? Or for PC version, like if you're mapping for CE?

boo_diddly · Post by **boo_diddly** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 9:22 pm

search for chimp 1.6 on goggle or yahoo

gmax is a stripped down version of 3ds max *5 i believe* and is in dire need of an update that isnt comming anytime in the near or far future

need help with gmax? pm or im me.