game making software faq
 
Q. What IS gameSpace?
A. gameSpace is an all inclusive high performance graphics-authoring tool that allows users to create compelling 2D and 3D content that can be exported to most industry game formats. It is targeted towards game developers and game making enthusiasts who are looking for alternatives to high priced, complicated 3D authoring tools and low-end, low-performance, time consuming shareware authoring tools. gameSpace will export to the major game engines, and with formats used by the major game maker packages such as 3D Game Studio and DarkBASIC.

You can browse the tutorials on game making on the gameSpace site to see how gameSpace works.

 
Q. Who should buy gameSpace?

A. gameSpace is the most powerful, easy to use, all-inclusive game content authoring tool available on the market today. We would like to think that everyone interested in game development and game making would buy gameSpace. ;-) Users who can take advantage of gameSpace are:

  • Mod makers for Unreal, Half-life, Quake and other major games

  • Independent game developers looking for easier, more affordable advanced 3D graphics tools.
  • Users that are looking for an introduction to 3D graphics or 3D game content creation.
  • 2D game developers who are looking for ways to drastically reduce production time creating stunning 3D effects using animated 2D sprites.
  • 3D modelers looking for an alternative to high priced, hard to use 3D tools
  • Anyone who is into game making!

 
Q. How is gameSpace different than trueSpace?

A. gameSpace is based on Caligari’s flagship product trueSpace. trueSpace is one of the premier 3D authoring tools on the market today with tens of thousands of users worldwide. gameSpace has functionality specific to game making at an attractive price point for game developers. For those who are interested in creating high-end animations, product design, illustration, architectural renderings and other professional level graphics, you should consider trueSpace, the price-performance leader in 3D.

 
Q. Does gameSpace export to the major game engines?

A. Yes, gameSpace was designed specifically to replace the current convoluted workflow needed to generate content for game engines. From gameSpace, you can export content to formats directly usable by game engines and game maker software such as DarkBASIC, 3D Game Studio, Quake, Unreal, Half-life and a collection of others. There will be tutorials on exporting to these game engines available to all gameSpace users to make learning the process of game content creation fun and painless.

 
Q. Will gameSpace support new formats as they become available?
A. Yes, Caligari is dedicated to keeping the gameSpace tools up to date with added functionality and support of new game formats as they are developed. As a game maker wanting to keep up with current software and trends, you can be assured that the functionality will always be up to date.
 
Q. Will there be support for users of gameSpace?
A. Yes. Content creation is a skill that takes work and perseverance. gameSpace provides the tools to learn, grow and excel in content creation. It also provides a community of thousands of other users on Caligari’s forums to get creative feedback, pointers, and professional feedback on your work. Caligari also offers customers support for technical issues.