Using 3ds Max

[Danziger]

I am learning how to use 3ds Max in school and having fun. Is there a way to open the game 3d models in 3ds Max?  

[Pict]

That's almost certainly a no.

[OrLoK]

not currently!

 

BUT, show us any aircraft you make in 3DSmax!

[Leon_Portier]

I you could grab and make some helper objects in the game. I´d appreciate that.

[[DBS]Browning]

There are ways to do this, but it's not something that should be shared around as you don't have any rights to use the models from the game in any way other than intended.

[AEthelraedUnraed]

They'd be a bit above your league anyway if you're just starting to learn how to 3d model in school anyway ;) But with a bit of searching, there's tons of really good free 3d models on the internet. Many sites (e.g. Turbosquid) offer free models completely licensed, often parts of a paid set or lower poly versions of a paid model. Then of course there's the more shady sites, but unless you keep everything strictly for personal use and don't plan to ever publish anything you use the model for,  I wouldn't recommend going there.

 

On a side note, if you plan to keep 3d modeling once you've finished school, I recommend learning Blender as that'll save you literally tons of money on a non-educational 3dsmax license.

[Danziger]

I have no doubt that they would be way out of my league. So far I have made a sword lol. I was just wondering if it would be possible to tinker with.