Program to animate eq models

[Runeblade]

Which programs can animate models to be used in everquest? Is it just anim8er or can other programs like blender or max do the same?

[SP6Men]

Only Anim8or ... yeah i know, i cried too ...

[Runeblade]

I was afraid of that =\.

I can import my models into anim8er from blender though so that is nice.

[RichardoX]

Good thing about modeling programs such as Milkshape, 3ds Max, Maya is that they support many formats. I personally bought milkshape because if its ability to apply joints/bones to specific vertexes and not worry about enveloping for muscle formation/stretching of the skin. It's not as powerful as 3ds max but its simplicity can make the life of a modeler heaven. :p Especially when you aren't particularly worried about detail as you would in a new-age game.

[Windcatcher]

I went with Anim8or for several reasons:

1. It's free.

2. I was able to learn to use it.

3. The file format is open so I was able to write code so that OpenZone could parse it.

It would be nice to support other formats, but adding support any new format involves a lot of work, and I simply haven't been able to justify devoting the time to it over other concerns.