   im new
  what kind of software do i need to make graphics for a game. 
  MS Paint ;  the answer depends on the artat the very lest to need to have a 2d program.    the best and most widely used is photo shop.  thats my personal preference,  but it''s kind of expenive.   a cheeper alturnitive is pant shop pro,  some ppl like it more then photoshop,  i don''t but thats just me.  if you are doing 3d stuff you need a 3d app.    the most populer in games is 3ds max,   but it''s $3,000+,   there is also maya and lightwave,  i love maya,  and i''ve heard good things about lightwave.   but maya is 2,000 and lightwave is 1,600,  so there still up there.for a cheep 3d alturnitive try truespace or milkshape,   there not quite as good,   but they get the job done.;  one word:edlin ;quote:Original post by headshot  at the very lest to need to have a 2d program.   Actually, I quite like my 1d programs!  They provide the ultimate suspense =)  As for RZ, I usually use public domain pix and then spruce them up in paint.  The ONLY problem with that is... I use gifs and paint doesn''t really like them so... I get screwed over when the colors change.  Fortunately, they usually change to become darker, and that suits perfectly with my game =) ;quote:Original post by TreizeSG  quote:Original post by headshot   at the very lest to need to have a 2d program. I get screwed over when the colors change.  Fortunately, they usually change to become darker, and that suits perfectly with my game =)   I thought this was a visual <u>arts</u> forum! ;quote:Original post by Anonymous Poster  one word:edlinHa ha! Boy, does that bring back memories! I can remember trying to use edlin to make little sprites for the first rpg I ever made--not having the resources to get PC Paintbrush which was all the rage at the time, nor the knowledge to build a cheesy little sprite editor such as I made some months later.  Anyway--  If you are looking for FREE alternatives to Photoshop/3DStudio, you can always try The Gimp (there is a Windows version at www.gimp.org/win32, I believe). They admit themselves it lacks many things Photshop boasts, but most of that you won''t use to be perfectly honest, at least not to start with.  I have also used Paintshop Pro in the past, and found it to be a very nice paint for the price.  As for 3D modelling, I personally have had good luck with Blender, but I have to be honest-- initially, the interface seems somewhat schizophrenic especially, I''ve been told, if you have 3DStudio experience.  I didn''t let that scare me off, and I am very happy with it now.  I understand that Wings3D and Milkshape are also alternatives, but I can not honestly say that I have any experience with either.  Personally, I would steer clear of the expensive commercial monsters-- Photoshop, 3DStudio, etc... -- unless I was making a go at a commercial enterprise myself.  Their costs FAR outweigh any increased capability for a hobbyist (unless you''re loaded), and the alternative that many spring for (ie, software piracy) is not exactly a desirable option.Best of luck Joshvertexnormal AT email DOT comCheck out Golem at:My cheapass website;  I''ll second the vote for Paint Shop Pro. Under $80 and it''s well worth it, since I can''t afford PS anyways.And gmax for 3D is free, but annoying to deal with the file formats. Blender is good, but difficult to learn, but free - and open source. MilkShape 3D is $20 and very easy to learn and use, but somewhat limited.Geo ;  I use Wings for modelling (free and insanely easy) and the GIMP for  textures/2D art. ;  I recommend Paint Shop Pro for 2d stuff, you can also try Photoshop but that''s more expensive...For 3d milkshape its the best and it very cheap only $20 bucks if you want to go free then I heard good things about Blender 