Anything like TurboSquid with Next-Gen game models?
by Gerald Fishel · in Artist Corner · 07/22/2009 (12:35 am) · 11 replies
Hi all,
I've been looking into purchasing some pre-made models for one of the games we have in development to ease the burden on our artists for some of the peripheral characters and environment. I was looking at TurboSquid, and while there are some decent models, there isn't really much there for Next-Gen gaming. I think I saw one military-style Next-Gen character, from Vietnam era, and that was about it.
Are there any other similar sites that cater to that type of thing?
Thanks,
Gerald
I've been looking into purchasing some pre-made models for one of the games we have in development to ease the burden on our artists for some of the peripheral characters and environment. I was looking at TurboSquid, and while there are some decent models, there isn't really much there for Next-Gen gaming. I think I saw one military-style Next-Gen character, from Vietnam era, and that was about it.
Are there any other similar sites that cater to that type of thing?
Thanks,
Gerald
#2
Good question. I'm not sure if there is any universal criteria for this, but primarily I'm looking for models with game-friendly poly counts and details baked from higher res models into normal maps.
It can go one of two ways really.
1) A model 'set'; i.e. a low res model (~15k or so tris for character models) with clean topology, and a high res sculpted or scanned model of the same proportions that can be used to bake the normal maps.
2) A low res model with the normal maps already baked
#1 would probably be preferred so we can customize a bit where necessary, but either could be useful.
I'll probably end up outsourcing much of this stuff, but it would be interesting to see if there are any pre-made that we can just buy outright and customize.
They'll be used in T3D, but as long as they're in some fairly common format we can work with it. i.e. Max, Maya, SoftImage, Zbrush, etc.
07/22/2009 (2:37 pm)
Hi Russell,Good question. I'm not sure if there is any universal criteria for this, but primarily I'm looking for models with game-friendly poly counts and details baked from higher res models into normal maps.
It can go one of two ways really.
1) A model 'set'; i.e. a low res model (~15k or so tris for character models) with clean topology, and a high res sculpted or scanned model of the same proportions that can be used to bake the normal maps.
2) A low res model with the normal maps already baked
#1 would probably be preferred so we can customize a bit where necessary, but either could be useful.
I'll probably end up outsourcing much of this stuff, but it would be interesting to see if there are any pre-made that we can just buy outright and customize.
They'll be used in T3D, but as long as they're in some fairly common format we can work with it. i.e. Max, Maya, SoftImage, Zbrush, etc.
#3
http://www.fallingpixel.com <-- Another great site
http://www.exchange3d.com <-- Not bad
http://www.3dexport.com <-- A lot of the same, but who knows?
http://3dbud.com/ <-- Mostly eastern themed
http://dexsoft-games.com <-- Mostly buildings, but a few characters
http://3drt.com/ <<-- A lot of these are low res
http://www.n-sided.com/3D/quidam.php?rub=1 <<- Make your own
07/22/2009 (6:20 pm)
http://www.the3dstudio.com <-- This site is really goodhttp://www.fallingpixel.com <-- Another great site
http://www.exchange3d.com <-- Not bad
http://www.3dexport.com <-- A lot of the same, but who knows?
http://3dbud.com/ <-- Mostly eastern themed
http://dexsoft-games.com <-- Mostly buildings, but a few characters
http://3drt.com/ <<-- A lot of these are low res
http://www.n-sided.com/3D/quidam.php?rub=1 <<- Make your own
#4
I have been to the3dstudio.com before but it seemed to be pretty much all the same models as TurboSquid. Though I did just come across a few models there that may work for me, which I didn't see before, and which I also found on TS when I searched for that author.
Going to check out the rest of the sites now. Thanks again.
07/22/2009 (9:49 pm)
Thanks Jaimi. I'll check them out.I have been to the3dstudio.com before but it seemed to be pretty much all the same models as TurboSquid. Though I did just come across a few models there that may work for me, which I didn't see before, and which I also found on TS when I searched for that author.
Going to check out the rest of the sites now. Thanks again.
#5
Same models and Turbosquid is a little higher, but the ELUA is also a lot more flexible for Turbosquid.
07/23/2009 (9:19 am)
@Gerald...Same models and Turbosquid is a little higher, but the ELUA is also a lot more flexible for Turbosquid.
#6
x-trusion.com/3dshop/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=3fe24ba0809e4111d1891021707dd...
07/23/2009 (11:33 am)
Here's another one that I saw the other day. I like this guys models alot. Not sure if they will work for you or not - mostly modern day stuff.x-trusion.com/3dshop/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=3fe24ba0809e4111d1891021707dd...
#7
I did find several models that fit what we were looking for through these sites. Saved us a few man weeks of artist time which is starting to get critical for our schedule.
07/25/2009 (8:39 pm)
Thanks a bunch Jaimi.I did find several models that fit what we were looking for through these sites. Saved us a few man weeks of artist time which is starting to get critical for our schedule.
#8
All the models are high quality at very good prices.
He has these models posted on turbosquid and many other sites but the prices on his official site is allot cheaper then if you buy at the other sites.
01/10/2010 (3:14 am)
www.behr-bros.de/All the models are high quality at very good prices.
He has these models posted on turbosquid and many other sites but the prices on his official site is allot cheaper then if you buy at the other sites.
#9
01/11/2010 (3:11 pm)
Have you seen www.3d4games.com? 
#10
usually indicate the sites been hacked, and your payment information may not be protected
01/11/2010 (5:10 pm)
i would be a little cautious of 3d4games, as lines like these in the model descriptionsQuote:Low poly models related with airports and airlines
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#11
i also seen what kenneth found as well so most likly its a site thats been hacked.
01/11/2010 (5:14 pm)
i did look at 3d4games but the site don't load fast and the characters are not rigged and not high quality and no normalmaps.i also seen what kenneth found as well so most likly its a site thats been hacked.
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