Modelling, Textures and Graphics - Modding Index

This page lists tutorials and resources related to modelling and graphics programs that will be useful across all Total War games and beyond.

You are welcome to edit this page, please read these notes for guidance:-

When adding subject areas please use this layout. When adding items please keep to existing format with the type of article first; Tutorial = extensive tutorial or guide, step by step how to mod something etc. Answer = short piece on minor topic or answer to frequently asked question. Resource = lists of things that work in-game, docudemons, templates, downloads of helpful starting set-ups etc. Tool = modding tools, for extracting, modifying, verifying, re-packing etc. If you remove a link because an item is superseded, shown not to work, etc. please copy the link to the discussion page and note your reason for removal.

Modelling

3dsMax

• Tutorial - Applying textures in 3dsmax - by S-te-Fan
• Tutorial - Basic modelling with Autodesk - by Lü Bu, re-posted in pdf by Gigantus

Maya

• Tutorial - Modeling and texturing a Hellenistic Helmet | Detailed, Real-time Video Tutorial - posted by Orphydian, video by Mike Hermes
• Tutorial - Modelling in Maya Part 1 - by Comrade the Colonel
• Tutorial - EpicJon's Modeling Tutorials - by EpicJon

Blender

• Tutorial - Learn How to Use Blender 2.68! It's easy! - by Fozzie

Conversion Techniques Between Programs

• Tutorial - Gmax-Tutorial how to convert a geometry to ms3d - by Icedie El Guaraní

Textures and Normal Mapping

• Tutorial - Creating High-Res Normal Maps - by Killerbee - missing images but good descriptions
• Tutorial - Learn-by-Example Modelling 04:Multi-layered Normal Maps - by G|I|Sandy - some images missing
• Answer - Wave effect - skinning - by +Mr.Crow+

2D Graphics

Please add Photoshop tutorials here.

Total War Modding
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