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The simplest Blender model of all
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Submitted by Tarot Redhand on 2023-02-18 12:39.
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2023-02-18 13:53
The simplest Blender model of all
A tutorial on the first steps of using Blender for absolute beginners
Quote from 1st page of the tutorial.
AimThe aim of this tutorial is to take a complete novice in using Blender through just the essential steps of creating a very simple placeable that can actually be used in NwN. My experience is that with few exceptions most tutorials for Blender (and most other 3D modelling programs) tend to overload you with way too much information that you don’t actually need when you first start out and for very little reward. With this tutorial I hope to change that in some small way.
Coming from an electronics and programming (both amateur) background I was frustrated with what I see as a terrible way to teach 3D modelling to absolute beginners. Almost all of these tutorials (and printed books) start by telling you loads of information that isn't actually used or needed until a lot later in that tutorial. Compare this with programming where you will almost always see some version of the "Hello World" program*. In other words, in programming, baby steps with a reward, to start with (example below). So frustrated in fact, that I wrote this tutorial.
What you will learn
What programs you need in order to create a very simple 3D model in Blender (including Blender itself) and where to get them.
The steps needed to create that model and get it out out of Blender in a form that NwN (all versions) will understand.
How to get this model into NwN.
Included in this package are the pdf tutorial and all the files you need other than the needed programs.
Note - No videos are included - none. All you need is the ability to read and understand the written word.
*Example of a "Hello World" script written in NwScript -
// Example of a "Hello World" program in NwScript
// Put in the OnEnter event of a generic trigger
void main()
{
object oPC = GetEnteringObject();
if(GetIsPC(oPC))
AssignCommand(oPC, SpeakString("Hello World"));
}
18th February 2023 Version 1.0 released.
Bonus download of PBR files for EE, only to be used after successful completion of the main tutorial.
TR
Files:
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 the_simplest_blender_model_of_all.7z (140) | 1.67 MB |
| Bonus PBR files for EE (92) | 970.04 KB |
Excellent !!! Like you said, finding basic Blender NwN tutorials is not that easy. So this one may immensely help with that very first step, always the most difficult one... Will try to make good use of this.
Thanks
CG
Brilliant and very thoughful inclusion here Sir Tarot Redhand.
Thank you so much.
Blender is sometimes bewildering in scope.
Furthermore, even more kudos for your recent other link to the new blender tutorial (@ExplainingComputers) on Youtube.
Much as I love my older Max, Blender has much more modern functionality, is open source and remains free.
Many blessings upon your house.
This is most welcome!
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It's an excellent tutorial, but still "only" 2d :-). The next step would be to create a simple polyhedron, I guess ... Do you have any suggestion where to continue (what to read)?
Having completed this tutorial I can vouch for it being very clear and easy to follow. Blender, for me, has always been a closed book but I managed this without any problem. I agree there should be a next step. How about the traditional wooden treasure chest? There is already a tutorial on YT for this but I suspect the difficult bit comes with the prep for bringing it into game through Neverblender - not that I know didley about these things ....
PS. I was almost going to dock you a point for the blank Blender screen as your pic but it's a nice day outside
See the promo thread in the Forums for a few suggestions.
TR
Great Work! More (Never)Blender tutorials are sorely needed. Bonus points for it being a pdf
, I prefer written tutorials over videos.