Hello, I have a few questions about starting a video game with Unreal Engine 4
So, I was wondering what kind of system requirements are supported for windows os hardware, I googled but I could not find the right answer.
Maybe something like quad core, 8 gigs ram, gtx 460 or amd 6750. This would be okay for me.
I guess inside the Unreal Engine editor it depends on the "models" and map layouts for "fps" and getting a firepro or quadro card it best.
So do I need "3d studio max" to make models then import them to Unreal Engine, or can I do all of that inside the Unreal editor?
One last question, is it worth it to start making a game with Unreal Engine 4 learning from start, like I have not even registered a copy of it yet and I am wondering if it might be to difficult and then I would just quit and uninstall it.
- I have done some 3d modeling before and used to have blender installed and could load some models I downloaded and I have used editors from Magix music maker. I mostly have experience now with networking and troubleshooting and most often I need pointers or teaching lessons to learn new programs and it seems Unreal Engine is pretty complicated.
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Re: Game project idea
According to the Epic website, these are the requirements:
Typically you would need a 3d package that can export to FBX, which 3ds Max and Maya do well. Some people use Blender, but I believe the support for FBX is not as good.
You DO NOT need a professional video card to do 3d modeling. They will work fine on consumer graphics cards.
Yes, UE4 is a great engine and I am using it myself. I think it's the best time ever to learn about game development, so give it a shot.
Though you can do some simple map making inside Unreal, you really want to be creating assets in a real 3d package.What are Unreal Engine 4's system requirements?
For developing with UE4, we recommend a desktop PC with Windows 7 64-bit or a Mac with Mac OS X 10.9.2 or later, 8 GB RAM and a quad-core Intel or AMD processor, and a DX11 compatible video card. UE4 will run on desktops and laptops below these recommendations, but performance may be limited.
Typically you would need a 3d package that can export to FBX, which 3ds Max and Maya do well. Some people use Blender, but I believe the support for FBX is not as good.
You DO NOT need a professional video card to do 3d modeling. They will work fine on consumer graphics cards.
Yes, UE4 is a great engine and I am using it myself. I think it's the best time ever to learn about game development, so give it a shot.
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Thanks for the correct information Cybereality
I think I am gonna keep Unreal Engine game development on my high list. I'm gonna prepare to get all the packages installed and set some time to learn the programs.
I found this video for use with blender, 3ds max and maya would be ideal though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC1_m0VdKIY
I think I am gonna keep Unreal Engine game development on my high list. I'm gonna prepare to get all the packages installed and set some time to learn the programs.
I found this video for use with blender, 3ds max and maya would be ideal though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC1_m0VdKIY
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So I have spent most of the last two nights learning how to make a cup in Blender and basically just getting used to the function like transforming a cylinder into a round cup by extruding, resizing the wireframe then giving it a material layer.
It takes a good 2.5 minutes to render a 250% quality picture and the tutorial I was viewing said 1000% was supreme.
This is a 3d pic I took of the cup I made. I used this plugin: http://www.noeol.de/s3d/
[stimg='Doms 3d pics - domcup 3d' url=http://www.mtbs3d.com/gallery/albums/us ... cup3d3.JPG]http://www.mtbs3d.com/gallery/albums/us ... cup3d3.JPG[/stimg]
added this, looks better in 3d
[stimg='Doms 3d pics - domcup close up' url=http://www.mtbs3d.com/gallery/albums/us ... oseupr.JPG]http://www.mtbs3d.com/gallery/albums/us ... oseupr.JPG[/stimg]
It takes a good 2.5 minutes to render a 250% quality picture and the tutorial I was viewing said 1000% was supreme.
This is a 3d pic I took of the cup I made. I used this plugin: http://www.noeol.de/s3d/
[stimg='Doms 3d pics - domcup 3d' url=http://www.mtbs3d.com/gallery/albums/us ... cup3d3.JPG]http://www.mtbs3d.com/gallery/albums/us ... cup3d3.JPG[/stimg]
added this, looks better in 3d
[stimg='Doms 3d pics - domcup close up' url=http://www.mtbs3d.com/gallery/albums/us ... oseupr.JPG]http://www.mtbs3d.com/gallery/albums/us ... oseupr.JPG[/stimg]
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