The HEK Is Almost Here!!

3cfe170c · Post by **3cfe170c** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 8:26 pm

it better support 3dsmax6

VoiDeD · Post by **VoiDeD** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 9:57 pm

everything supports 3d max.. u just extract teh models, edit them, then smoosh then back into the map.

MonoxideC · Post by **MonoxideC** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 11:27 pm

Voided wrote:u can do more then insert your own models, u can make ur own levels!
add vehicles, weapons, scenery, u name it!

its gunna rock.

The name "HEK" (Halo Editing Kit) is a little misleading. You can't edit maps with it. You can only create NEW original content. From what I've heard, it will come with a standard set of things like vehicles, weapons, and powerups. You will be able to create new maps, and insert these things into the map (the standard pallette of items basically) But If you want to make a new vehicle (rather than just insert the standard warthog_mp for example), you are pretty much on your own because gearbox has stated that the kit isn't designed for this purpose (although they do state that it should be possible) Don't expect a tutorial though - at least not until someone figures out how it's done. And it's already been stated that the HEK cannot open/edit/decompile existing maps. If you wanna mod bloodgulch, deathisland, whatever, you're still gonna be using the current tools.

Well, I had intended to have a little break from hacking Halo - I had said I wasn't coming back until the HEK came out (which I assumed would be never).

Well since it's finally gonna be released, I'm back

Now to think of a kick ass idea for a mod...

MasterNeoChief · Post by **MasterNeoChief** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 11:58 pm

lol, welcome back Mono!
Oh my GOD!
DoubleFire can finally release New Mombasa!!
And I can make my Elite Battles PoA version....
The joy!!!

HaloSpartan343 · Post by **HaloSpartan343** » Sat May 01, 2004 1:43 am

Glad To Have You Bach Mono, I Know I Missed Ya In The Short Time You Were Gone

Doublefire --- New Mombassa...Yum

Ive Been Workin On A Custom Map Called Space Station (Still Really Early) Its Based On That Space Station The MC Is On In The First Halo 2 Trailer...

Ill Have ASAP On My Site (In The Fourms) (Its Freewebs

) But I Think Its Pretty Good For It

I Cant Wait For HEK...

***Oops Stupid Me I Dident Link To My Site***

IWTPH2 · Post by **IWTPH2** » Sat May 01, 2004 4:01 am

One thing that I am worried about is the 3d program thing. I know Halo CE or the HEK will come with an exporter plugin program for 3D studio Max, but will it come with a version of 3d studio max? or will the people that don't already have it have to go and buy some hundred dollar program to get any use out of the hek?

MonoxideC · Post by **MonoxideC** » Sat May 01, 2004 4:30 am

IWTPH2 wrote:One thing that I am worried about is the 3d program thing. I know Halo CE or the HEK will come with an exporter plugin program for 3D studio Max, but will it come with a version of 3d studio max? or will the people that don't already have it have to go and buy some hundred dollar program to get any use out of the hek?

The official word is that only 3ds max is supported - which means, yes, you'll have to get yourself a copy to be able to use the HEK.

IWTPH2 · Post by **IWTPH2** » Sat May 01, 2004 4:33 am

That completly sucks....unless there is a cheap version.

How much does it usualy cost?

Moron66213 · Post by **Moron66213** » Sat May 01, 2004 4:34 am

Cmon halo spartan, your a modder, don't use a freewebs site template, lol! Make your own!

HaloSpartan343 · Post by **HaloSpartan343** » Sat May 01, 2004 5:17 am

I Know Ive Been Puttin My Own Template In But Life Hell So Dont Expect It For A while...Damn Homework...

gameman86 · Post by **gameman86** » Sat May 01, 2004 6:18 am

remember they said it was "possible" for someone to make a plugin for gmax, anyway if not ill have to kazza me 3ds max 5, or google it, or you could make it in a different program, and send it to someone who has
3ds max and have them convert it in

gameman86 · Post by **gameman86** » Sat May 01, 2004 6:27 am

100th post, yeh finally

HunterXI · Post by **HunterXI** » Sat May 01, 2004 7:24 am

w00t i wont DL HEK! whos with me? *chirping sounds*

HoboRockAssassin · Post by **HoboRockAssassin** » Sat May 01, 2004 7:46 am

i am probably not gonna download it either
i dont have 3dsmax and even if i did i suck at it and dont have the patience to get good
i thought editing could also be done so thats another bad thing
and fukin 550 mB for haloCE and HEK
i dont even have that much of free memory on my computer so i would need to do a major file deleting frenzy
the only way i can see myself getting it is if the mombassa one is released or another really good one just so i can download it

Templar · Post by **Templar** » Sat May 01, 2004 7:47 am

Time to get to work on something new and big and cool....

/me models an awesome new level.

{IAS}Bunkerking · Post by **{IAS}Bunkerking** » Sat May 01, 2004 8:16 am

doesent halo ce stand for combat evolved

IWTPH2 · Post by **IWTPH2** » Sat May 01, 2004 8:20 am

Custom Edition

HaloSpartan343 · Post by **HaloSpartan343** » Sat May 01, 2004 8:21 am

its a coincidink (

) This New Halo Also has the abveation halo:ce but this one stands for halo: custom edition...

{IAS}Bunkerking · Post by **{IAS}Bunkerking** » Sat May 01, 2004 8:22 am

o ic thats cool cant wait got 3ds max 6 and everything

HaloSpartan343 · Post by **HaloSpartan343** » Sat May 01, 2004 8:22 am

I Have 3dsmax6 its mad awsome!