how to get a model from a 3d program in a game

[teacup]

It depends heavily on which game you want to get the model into, have a look at www.polycount.com, they have lots of info about modeling for games.

[Whirlwind]

Unfortunately there is alot more than just how to get a 3d object into a game. First and foremost you should understand the engine or code language your importing into. Also what format, since most games have their own compressed form that normal models have to be converted into.
This is only scratching the surface.
Also, if the model is animated, you have to normally have nameing conventions for each joint and your overall model has to comply to the engine specs. Is it segmented, how large is it, does it even use bones?.... these are just some of the questions to address. Once this monumental task is complete, then you have to worry about how to get the game to even recognize your model and the attached animations. Normally these are done with seperate scripts that modify the main code and tell the game to look for your model and the animations. Also, some games require more than just a base model. If your character is able to change armor types, normally additional models must be built to allow your model to use various objects in the game.
There is a myrid of more explinations, people have written books upon books about the subject.
This information probly hurt more than helped, but I just thought I'd let you know what your getting yourself into. I hope you don't get frustrated easily and the best of luck.
-D

[Loveless]

Hi guys, dont mean to steal his thunder, but I'm importing a character of mine, (1120 polygons, one 512x512) into counter-strike.....do I have to make custom animations? Also, when I try to convert it into .mdl in Milkshape it says "No control script found" what does that mean? How can I fix it? thx in advanced....
Cheers,
Derek

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