Hi, I'm using WoW Model Viewer to export models for units and buildings.
I've already exported a few models for humans, orcs and elves with weapons and stuff.
My problem is I just can't find the models for Orc Buildings.
I know there are a lot of these models in WoW but finding models for buildings in the model viewer is a pain in the arse.
Can anyone point me where to look for Orc Buildings? Please.
I'm looking for something like an Orc House and an Orc Barracks or Keep.
I'm also looking for a Human Barracks. I found one in the Human Library from the Warcraft Model Library, but I want the model and the texture to generate variations.
If some one can point me where to find that Human Barracks I would appreciate it.
If you manage to do it, it would be great! Tribal-looking buildings such as the Orcish ones would certainly be very nice additions to available modding assets.
List the structures you want once you find them in the .wmo section.
If you have trouble loading certain .wmo files because of crashes, download machinima studio. You can view them there and even export, but the textures are saved as .jpeg and may even be resized.
Note: Some models are also apart of a larger .wmo file and can only be found in those ( such as some of the structures in Stormwind/Stratholme ).
Once I finish working on my models I will make them available to the public. However, this may take some time. I'm quite protective of my work thanks to people stealing credit for stuff in SC1 and WC3.
Converting .wmo's into m3's can be a pain. You have to reapply each texture in 3DS Max. And if you want them to be fully functional in SC2 you have to add attachment points, target volumes, and hit tests.
Saeris made a video guide how to do the basics.
It is also useful to remove the insides as they will just increase the file size. I completely gut anything that isn't needed and add doors or windows to hide the empty inside. If you have Startools you can use one of their tutorials to learn how to add attachment points, target volumes, and hit tests.
thanks a lot for your reply! Your work is pretty awesome.
What I want to do is some kind of warcraft '2.5' mod. A melee mod that is like a mix between warcraft 2 and warcraft 3.
Or better said, warcraft 2 with some wacraft 3 units.
Just 2 factions: Alliance (Humans, High elves, Night Elves, Dwarves and Gnomes) and Horde (Orcs, Forest Trolls, Goblin and Tauren)
Right now, im looking for tier 1 units and buildings for both sides:
Buildings:
1. Human Townhall / Orc Great Hall
2. Human House/Farm / Orc House/Farm
3. Human Barracks / Orc Barracks
4. Human or Elven Lumbermill / Orc or Troll Lumbermill
5. Human or Dwarven Blacksmith / Orc Blacksmith
Units (I got/can get these)
1. Human Peasant / Orc Peasant
2. Human Footman / Orc Grunt
3. Elven Archer / Orc Archer
4. Dwarven AxeThrower / Troll AxeThrower
Hi, I'm using WoW Model Viewer to export models for units and buildings. I've already exported a few models for humans, orcs and elves with weapons and stuff.
My problem is I just can't find the models for Orc Buildings. I know there are a lot of these models in WoW but finding models for buildings in the model viewer is a pain in the arse.
Can anyone point me where to look for Orc Buildings? Please. I'm looking for something like an Orc House and an Orc Barracks or Keep.
I'm also looking for a Human Barracks. I found one in the Human Library from the Warcraft Model Library, but I want the model and the texture to generate variations.
If some one can point me where to find that Human Barracks I would appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
If you manage to do it, it would be great! Tribal-looking buildings such as the Orcish ones would certainly be very nice additions to available modding assets.
When your looking in the WMO files just search orc and most of them should appear.
Buildings are a pain because they are WMO file and not .m3
The WoW Model Viewer will crash a lot when viewing .WMO so be warned.
@zaysite: Go
thank you! I didn't even know those WMOs contained models. silly me.
As you said, WMOs are full of buildings. Most interesting buildings seem to be there. Its like the paradise of WoW buildings...
Except for one thing: How the hell do I export them to .m3 models? Is there any way/tool to do that?
Damn it, I need those models badly.
List the structures you want once you find them in the .wmo section.
If you have trouble loading certain .wmo files because of crashes, download machinima studio. You can view them there and even export, but the textures are saved as .jpeg and may even be resized.
Note: Some models are also apart of a larger .wmo file and can only be found in those ( such as some of the structures in Stormwind/Stratholme ).
Once I finish working on my models I will make them available to the public. However, this may take some time. I'm quite protective of my work thanks to people stealing credit for stuff in SC1 and WC3.
Here are the screenshots of a bunch of the .wmo's I've done for Humans: http://smotis.deviantart.com/gallery/41925163
@Daara87: Go
Converting .wmo's into m3's can be a pain. You have to reapply each texture in 3DS Max. And if you want them to be fully functional in SC2 you have to add attachment points, target volumes, and hit tests.
Saeris made a video guide how to do the basics.
It is also useful to remove the insides as they will just increase the file size. I completely gut anything that isn't needed and add doors or windows to hide the empty inside. If you have Startools you can use one of their tutorials to learn how to add attachment points, target volumes, and hit tests.
Does "finish" working means that you will finally add specular/normal maps?
@Daara87: Go
thanks a lot for your reply! Your work is pretty awesome.
What I want to do is some kind of warcraft '2.5' mod. A melee mod that is like a mix between warcraft 2 and warcraft 3. Or better said, warcraft 2 with some wacraft 3 units.
Just 2 factions: Alliance (Humans, High elves, Night Elves, Dwarves and Gnomes) and Horde (Orcs, Forest Trolls, Goblin and Tauren)
Right now, im looking for tier 1 units and buildings for both sides:
Buildings: 1. Human Townhall / Orc Great Hall 2. Human House/Farm / Orc House/Farm 3. Human Barracks / Orc Barracks 4. Human or Elven Lumbermill / Orc or Troll Lumbermill 5. Human or Dwarven Blacksmith / Orc Blacksmith
Units (I got/can get these) 1. Human Peasant / Orc Peasant 2. Human Footman / Orc Grunt 3. Elven Archer / Orc Archer 4. Dwarven AxeThrower / Troll AxeThrower
Please do. I saw your gallery and many of those models would be incredibly useful.