The Community Content Initiative

[hnunez]

I am launching The Community Content Initiative in order to benefit the Company of Heroes Mod development community with content that can be used by mod developers to create unique content for a wide variety of projects; this thread will make available new content for modelers who wish to add additional custom content to their projects.

There will be new content added regularly for use as a community resource to encourage new mods and contribute to their work for the improvement of all mod projects that can benefit from the custom content made available for download. Feel to use any content that you download for your mod the only requirement is that you make available any improvements to the models for use by others so that everyone gets an opportunity to benefit from the talents which you have contributed. below is the download link to some of the models that have been made avalible to modelers so far:

http://www.savefile.com/projects/808469022

[PastorXBombson]

You have good idea

I have decided add my mod “Air ForceMOD” here.
People who want to use with my idea can use whole contents my mod for attachment of big projects. Maybe, people who can have at disposal creative potential and 3D modeling software 3DS-MAX ... , they will take advantage it and they will improve for all we goods.
I will extend during capability “Air ForceMOD”.

LINK

[revolucion09]

Really good idea man!

PS: this seems gonna be a modelers thread, if some modeler want to join a Mod Project Team as 3D Modeler please contact me

[hnunez]

Yes This is a modelers thread designed to provide model content to the community, within the next week or so there will be T-34 tank as well as other models being released for use by the community but they will require skinning, UV/mapping and animations. simply check the download link in thread #1 for the new models.

[hnunez]

Today I want to say that this modders community has some of the most talented, dedicated, awesome people I have ever gotten the pleasure of participating in a forum with. Shout outs to all of the awesome mod developers and graphic guys who are making some great new game expansions this last year you guys rock.

The KMOD team (always rocking with some awesome work as always variety of your units is truly great stuff)

Our Aero Ace Modder of the sky’s PastorXBombson who made this threads first contribution The Creator of the Air ForceMOD v 1.1 http://forums.relicnews.com/showthread.php?t=142075

The Normandy 44 team for their latest release (love the skins!!)

So to celebrate their great work I have made more models available for download (check the downloads page.)

[foxbat171]

Hi, hnunez, your idea is just awesome!

And this is Sdkfz 251/9 "Stummel" model that I've done using in game model of Sdkfz 251/1. It has only 4750 polygons, approximately the same amount that default ingame model uses. Maybe you can add it to download page?

[AppleHead]

Cool website man. I bet itll help a load of mods get started out.

BTW, you might want to try adding the modders name beside his contribution. EG: Tiger II by: skyward
It would help the mod teams in giving credit to the various people responsible for contributing their stuff.

[Unkn0wn]

Great idea although I don't think it'll really work out without any preview images.

People want to know what they download and how good it truly looks.

[hnunez]

@foxbat171 yes you may add your model to the download just send me an email and ill tell you how to get your item listed and ill get it posted.

@Applehead yes you are right people deserve credit for their work some of the models that have been donated will be listed with their proper developers others where omitted at the request of the contributor. any person who submits their material will always get proper credit for their work and the project will we showcased where possible with screenshots.

@unknown yes you are right ill will be working this week on posting some screenshots for the content that is avalible for download but it will take some time, there are new submittons that need to be posted and they create a big backlog of work, but i will definitely make it happen.

[hnunez]

Today we are showcasing a new set of models which have been contributed by a very talented modeler who has been kind enough to allow the community content initiative the privilege making his models available for download. Great Job Foxbat171 these models are awesome you had a great idea making these particular variants of the SdKfz 251 series. They will add greater diversity to the game and create new tactical options that will fit well into Company of Heroes. We look forward to seeing more of your work hosted here in the future.

[foxbat171]

Hey, you give me too much credit. Afterall I've just improved in-game models.

[hnunez]

Today i have uploaded two new models for use in some of the latest modern combat mods a.e. (desert storm) these latest models include the russian T-72 MBT and the american HMMWV light utility vehicle, later during the week look foward to the Apache helicopter and the american M1A2 Abrams main battle tank being posted.

[hnunez]

Today some new models have been added for the community content initiative, three new models (2) for modern combat mods: AH-64D apache (longbow variant) and the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle tank. (1) for Coh WWII mods: StuG IV, below are some screenshots for those interested.

[AppleHead]

Awesome looking Apache.

[hnunez]

In order to recognize your great mod idea I've decided to make avalible next week a series of new models for the russian army 76.2mm ATG, and 122mm Inf. Gun, plus the ISU-85 SPG. So keep checking for all the latest updates and new models for the Company of Heroes Content Initiative thread and please post your comments as your feed back is always very important.

[hnunez]

Today I am showcasing several new models that have been donated to the community as part of the community content initiative. the latest models made are the F4E "phantom fighter-bomber", SU-85 (WW2), russian 122mm, russian 76.2mm, a new updated model for the T-34, and the amphibious Landing craft for tanks, (which I would really appreciate someone skinning and for me) as always feel free to download for use in your mod projects, and if you have the talent to make the models better or have made newer versions please be nice enough to share it with the rest of us...

[foxbat171]

I've done this 38cm RW61 auf Sturmmorser "Tiger". hnunez please check your email

[KnowsKnone]

Looks good, Tiger with the Brümmbär turret.

[hnunez]

Great Job foxbat171 your latest model is wonderful. as always your work on the latest model is top notch. On this this particular model you have done a great job, I like the oustanding detail work you have done.I think this model complements company of heroes particularly well because the germans could use a nice powerful assault gun for final tier in game mayham.

[foxbat171]

Actually it's more powerfull than Brummbar, because Brummbar had 150mm howitzer as main gun and Sturmtiger had 380mm mortar/rocket launcher(~100kg of explosives in one shot). And ofcourse Sturmtiger is better armored than Brummbar.

[hnunez]

Well my friend lets take a poll survey on a question im debating. should the allied airborne tree be the most powerful in the artillery Support weapons tree or should some other allied tree get the most powerful artillery?

[advarntek]

all these modles look great and i love the idea of the server but if you guys creat all these modles why can i never find the mods with them in..

[Happy_the_Hobo]

Well to put it simply, these can't be used in mods yet, not just because they lack any form of animations but one simple fact to point out, I don't recall any of them being skinned, creating the mesh for the most part is the easy part, the UV mapping and skinning not so much, well not hard just time consuming, but at least the models exist, so when we will be finally able to implement then ingame that part will already be done for us.

[spud..]

i dont want to sound rude here but wouldnt a a site or ur own be better for this community idea u have? i mean dont the files on these sites get deleted after a while.. but pls correct me if i am wrong

[hnunez]

this thread is for mod developers that want to include some new content in the form of the models into Company of Heroes, where possible some of the models have been skinned but i have been in discussions with both halftrack and blacklabel to get their participation with skinning/UV mapping on some of the models which are not currently skinned, however they are currently busy with their own projects so it may be a little while before we see some of their contributions.

This thread is devoted to providing the baseline models, other mod developers are going to have to step up to the task of implementing animations as some of the models dont have any animations and require the mod developers to implement their own animations (the modding community is currently waiting on the relics release of the official coh mod-tools) that way developers can port their .3ds max project animations into the model import script and then finally get the new model in game. This method has several advantages, it gives developers a baseline model (which saves most mod teams time) and gives them the flexibility to implement their own animations and skinning/UV work in their mods.

that may unfortunately mean that some mods may develop units from these models and might choose not to share their work, which in my opinion is unproductive and contrary to the spirit of community particapation. Since i can't dictate to others what they can and cant do with the models once they have downloaded them its up to the individual mod teams to decide whether they will make available any modified files that include either skinning/UV mapping, or animations added to the current models.

In an ideal world everyone would contribute to the greater good and find satisfaction in helping others for the mutual benefit of all, as always those who contribute will always get credit and have their work showcased. I always urge everyone to please continue to show their support and help keep this community alive and growing through their contributions and comments.

[Halftrack]

and to be honest, I dont see some of the models being textured yet, because
they all lack most of the information needed, like uvw, and in most cases are high resolution meshes wich have to be converted to lowpoly with quite high efforts (current Jagdpanther f.e.) . I think its best to contribute models from the
different mods, like if anyone has done a working(!!) model for a mod, he should contribute it to the modding community. We dont have to do everything twice or three times... and then, of course, its much easier to skin that or provide different skin sets for a tank...f.e.

[hnunez]

As of right now, i tried to get the developer from the 3dsMax Models by:Skyward to post his models here but he rejected the idea and wanted to focus on his efforts alone, and because i did not want to be either annoying or impertinent i decided that it would be best to leave him to his own project and wish him the best. As for me and the issue of the UV/Wrapping i would love to have my own team of monkeys that i could shake a stick at and get some of these models animated and UVW'd however right now its just me and just getting material which can be made avalible for public consumption is demanding enough while I work on a campaign for other mods...

I will however promise to keep searching the web over and keep making new content avalible, next week you can look foward to seeing some new weapon files which i will be making avaliable for the Norway Vs. Sweden as well as other Company of Heroes mods; And to address public concerns over the skinning issue i will make sure that where possible the downloads include skins and UV/Wrappings.

So keep dropping in and checking the thread for new updates and best wishes to halftrack and blacklabel on their latest endevour with the battle of the bulge mod.

[hnunez]

I have just posted the latest series of models for the community content initiative which include MG34 for you mod enthusiast’s, M1 carbine with a wooden stock for ground forces, some weapons were rendered & modeled with True Space 6 for those who can use such model’s. I am also including a new modern weapons set for use in modern combat mod’s available in .3ds max. To also celebrate the opposing front’s expansion pack upcoming release the community content thread is releasing the “M3 Lee” tank to celebrate the inclusion of the British forces as a whole new army.

[BlackLabel]

Oh sweet !

[hnunez]

I am currently working hard to make some UV maps for the previously listed models that i was hosting, i am aware that some have expired from being listed so I shall relist them and will be adding every russian vehicle i have in my model library, as always i encourage the community to check in soon to find some new models for download in the showcase.

[Gigiauz87]

beautiful models!!!! Is possible create "Wespe" model and the
german Artillery Observer with Telemeter??

[Panzer Jager]

@hnunez
The current StuG in CoH is a StuG IV. You'll want to make the StuG III

[hnunez]

There will be 3 new models added for allies, a new model set added for axis that will include several new models, and russian pack that will include 23 russian vehicles. you should see a major update to this thread in about a month, along with the new updated links for the old material and and the new models.

[noway12]

What happened to the webpage?

It does not appear to exist anymore...

If anyone has any of the modern day models still could they upload them hear?

Or send them to me?

This was a really good idea...

[Lethal Dosage]

This is a thread worthy of revival. Seems Hnunez is still around too.

Now that we finally are able to add new vehicles and weapons ingame, does anyone know just how many of these models still exist? The link in the first post is dead, but it'd be great if a lot of the vehicles and weapons can still be retrieved.

There's a number of Sdkfz251 variants showcased above, at least some of which i reckon could have their crew issue resolved with some careful model mixing with the Sdkfz250.

[hnunez]

3D artist: Foxbat171 made these 2 models which are particular variants of the SdKfz 251 series. They will add greater diversity to the game and create new tactical options that will fit well into Company of Heroes. the community content initiative looks forward to seeing your work hosted here in the future you can download the models from the link below:

http://www.filefront.com/15272487/sdkfz251_2.rar

http://www.filefront.com/15272507/sdkfz251_9d.rar

[Celution]

Awesome dude! It's great to see that these models have been concerved. What about the Strumtiger?

[Darkbladecr]

Is this the same Foxbat which created this model for our mod?

http://www.moddb.com/mods/company-of...ryker#imagebox

[hnunez]

it might be im not sure.

[Cozmo]

Can you revive the wooden stocked carbine?

PS, that stryker is awesome.

[hnunez]

3D artist: Foxbat171 made this 38cm RW61 auf Sturmmorser "Tiger" model avalible for download its in .max and is avalible for download now @ rapidshare:

http://rapidshare.com/files/32891836...tiger.max.html

http://www.filefront.com/15272535/sturmtiger.max

the M1 carbine with wooden stock is also avalible for download @rapidshare there is the .3ds file avalible below:

http://rapidshare.com/files/32892134...rbine.3ds.html

http://www.filefront.com/15272557/m1_carbine.3ds

and the .max file avalible at this link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/32892284...rbine.max.html

http://www.filefront.com/15272547/m1_carbine.max

[sweeten2213]

Nice work H!

[hnunez]

Thank you sweeten its my great joy to help others in the community to create new content for their mods and share with them from my library of models in the hopes that new units/models can be added to company of heroes that will expand the choices of players giving them extra features and a diverse array of tactical options.

[Cozmo]

Awesome job, that wooden stocked carbine will be nice for the regular infantry.

[hnunez]

I am uploading the Panzerkampfwagen II Sd. Kfz. 121 ausf. F light tank in 3DSMax 9 format for modellers who want to animate/skin such a model for their projects please feel free to download it @ rapidshare:

http://rapidshare.com/files/328985012/pz2fmax9.zip.html

http://www.filefront.com/15272573/pz2fmax9.zip

[eliw00d]

I am uploading the Panzerkampfwagen II Sd. Kfz. 121 ausf. F light tank in 3DSMax 9 format for modellers who want to animate/skin such a model for their projects please feel free to download it @ rapidshare:

http://rapidshare.com/files/328985012/pz2fmax9.zip.html

If anyone does take the reins on this one, please make a Panzer II Ausf. L "Luchs"!!!

[tankdestroyer]

Great work @hnunez. I will see if I have time to take a look to one of this models and rig one of them. However rapidshare is more that impossible to me

[eliw00d]

I can act as a middleman and get the stuff from rapidshare and put them up on my FTP if you wish, tank. LMK

Also, whatever became of the MG34 you guys were working on? Aidas, I think, modeled it?

[Celution]

This is sick mate! I just love 'em.

[GzaDrunkGenius]

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This file is neither allocated to a Premium Account, or a Collector's Account, and can therefore only be downloaded 10 times.

This limit is reached.

To download this file, the uploader either needs to transfer this file into his/her Collector's Account, or upload the file again. The file can later be moved to a Collector's Account. The uploader just needs to click the delete link of the file to get further information.''

i get this message with the halftrack downloads...