Battlefield 1942 Mods, Modding Tutorials & Forums

Is there a way to convert the .sm and .rs to 3ds so I can edit the models? I actually don't think there is, but luckily, I got Windows XP installed in VirtualBox (an old CD with e genuine key that we purchased with a PC back in 2002) so I can export models to .3ds for you if you want to :D (using 3...

fo0k wrote:so I assume when you view the africa houses for example.. they show up ok?


you just mean things like the windmill where there are more than one object to it?

Well... I mean when I open the "M4 Sherman" in Gmax, it shows up just as the main hull, nothing else ...

I wonder this as well! How do you do this? Anyone?

I actually found an old copy of Windows XP here in my room, no Service Packs on it, version 2002 it says on it

So I installed it in VirtualBox (no hassle from floppy drive requirement) and now write this inside VirtualBox with Windows XP (now, all that remains is to install 3ds Max 6.

I downloaded 3ds Max 6, and simply cannot install it on my computer (running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit) ... getting same error as above...

fo0k wrote:Have you had much luck with ed42?

I actually like it. even though I've heard many switches back to BC, I do like ED

fo0k wrote:they both have their uses but I spend my time in ed42 - with notepad it can get you a working map. Battlecraft is good for a blank, working map to use in ed42.

Ah, I see. Well, thanks for your kind reply .

Also, is it possible to make a map without Battlecraft 1942 involved? I mean, is Editor42 powerful enough to generate a fully-working map?

I have been pondering this for quite some time now... which one do you here in this particular community use most? One of them, or both?

Thanks all for your help

Fo0k: Hey, was it you who made those videos of the Editor42 on YouTube? If so, you did help me TONS!