RCAP: Railworks Community Asset Project

[spartantrain32]

i would be glad to pitch in its just to confusing for me to figure out whats needed to start :C

[spartantrain32]

you mis understood me. i dont know what programs i need to begin making these objects. i sure as hell would have no problem in doing them.

[artimrj]

Blender for free
3D Crafter for $70 (maybe more now)
3D Studio Max about $2700

You will also need a graphics program, Photoshop or something of the like. There are free ones out there also.

[PapaXpress]

3DC it still $70

Photoshop CS2 is still free (I believe) I posted about it a week ago.

[Varney]

Hi guys, great work on the asset project.

Is there any documentation with the assets, in particular the street lighting? I would like to know what the abbreviations stand for and if the lights are shadow casting.

Thanks.

[RCAP]

I'm glad to hear you like the items. No documentation yet, but it's in the works.

The abreviations are for Metal Halide, Sodium, Mercury, etc., and you see the differences in the colors used. The lights do not cast shadows, however, as this tends to slow things down in the grand scheme of things.

[Varney]

Okay, thanks. I thought that was probably the meaning of the abbreviations, but just wanted to be sure before adding them to the route I am building.

Again, great work on the asset pack, it's proving invaluable.

[UPSD70ACe]

How do I install these RCAPS will they show up in a Route in the drop down menu?

[thecanadianrail]

ok you guys have been quiet for way too long, I want to see something! lol jk, although an update of any sort would be nice

[spartantrain32]

3D Studio Max is it required? :S

[artimrj]

3D Studio Max is it required? :S

That or somerthing else if you plan on making your own asset models. If you are not making your own models you just install the RCAP and use them in your route.

[RCAP]

3D Studio Max is it required? :S

The group uses both 3DS Max and Sketchup.

[PolyesterMafia]

And 3DCrafter.

[RCAP]

Oops - I forgot about that one.

[spartantrain32]

i have 3ds max and sketchup but not the other. dont want to waste money in all honesty