Great resources

[nemesis567]

I'll mention some tools I find that I think that will help you guys in your mods. I'll keep updating this frequently:

Tools

CubeMapGen - Awesome for skyboxes.(http://developer.amd.com/archive/gpu/cub...fault.aspx ) (Check end of link page).

CrazyBump - Will generate all the maps required(normal, specular, height...), and has a free version.(http://www.crazybump.com/ ).

xNormal - generate normal/ ambient occlusion/ displacement maps among other things; FREE for commercial or non-commercial use. ( http://xnormal.net/ ).

Make Human - Great tool for making humans( http://www.makehuman.org/ ).

xMind - Probably the best free mind mapping software out there. ( http://xmind.net/ )

Free Mind - Extraordinarily usefull mind mapping software. (http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download ).

Labyrinth - Useful tool for creating stories ( http://www.habitualindolence.net/labyrinth/ ).

Grindstone - Nice project and time management tool (http://www.epiforge.com/Grindstone/ ).

Anvil - Great software for audio editing (http://www.anvilstudio.com/ ).

bfxr - Tool to create sound effects, the simple way. (http://www.bfxr.net/ )

Lightworks - Free award winning video editing software (for decent trailers) ( http://www.editshare.com/index.php?optio...&Itemid=98 )

Resources

Funding for your projects:

• Kickstarter : Only USA crowd funding service. 5% if funded. Will pay via Amazon payments.

• IndieGoGo : Worldwide crowd funding program. 5% if funded or 9% if funding goal is not reached. Pays via paypal.
• RocketHub : Worldwide crowd funding program. 4% if funded or 8% if funding goal is not reached. Pays via paypal.
• Paypal : Worldwide funding program. 3% if funded and 3% if funding goal is not reached. Pays via paypal(obviously).
• Pledgie : Will give you a small widget(with a progress bar)for you to integrate in your website. Pays 3% in both cases.

[nemesis567]

List updated.

[Datguy5]

Where did you find all this o_O

[nemesis567]

List expanded and Updated.

[palistov]

You have my vote for sticky. Adding this to my super secret list of actually useful threads. Good on you.

[Statyk]

I love all the new stuff =] Not going to download them all, but MakeHuman looks most interesting to me. Is there a way you could change the title to something different like "Creative Programs" or something like that? I feel the title is a bit misleading.

[nemesis567]

I can't get a title to better describe the content of this thread.

[RawkBandMan]

How about "Resorces to creating a good custom story"?

Idk I'm terrible with naming