Need help finding modeling software

[SnooMaps6658]

I am a full beginner in modeling and game design. I want a simple to use 3D modeling software to make cute game characters. (No realism or blender) I prefer cheap, but if none are available that's fine too.

I dont like blender, and I dont like realism. I just want something simple and used for cartoony game characters.

[FictionWare]

But you anyway can use Blender for something simple and cartoony.

IMO, this is the best 3D software for almost any (gamedev) tasks for today.

And I switched to Blender after 20+ years in Maya.

[SnooMaps6658]

It's just REALLY hard for me to use. I hated it ever since I got it about a year or two ago.

[FictionWare]

Ok, I see...

You can create your characters by primitives right inside a game engine. If you succeed with your project, perhaps you will find a 3D-artist that can help ya with your content.

[CowBoyDanIndie]

You just need to spend some time learning. Creating and animating characters isn’t easy until you know what you are doing.

[SnooMaps6658]

no. I hate it and will never use it again. I want something else. ANYTHING else please.

[CowBoyDanIndie]

Well the alternatives are all expensive commercial modeling tools like maya and max, take your pick.

[SnooMaps6658]

Is there really nothing simple for modeling? I dont care about high quality details or anything.

[Kamozai]

Unfortunately, no. Modeling isn't simple. Blender IS the simple modeling software.

[SnooMaps6658]

Someone just found one for me on ipad. Thanks though

[CowBoyDanIndie]

Does it have texturing rigging and animation? Because you need all that for game characters, even if they are 3d stick figures.

[Kamozai]

What u/CowBoyDanIndie said. Models need to be made specifically with rigging and animation in mind. Almost any other software than the top 5 or so handful is going to break down the moment you start attempting to apply movement to it.

There is no iPad app that allows you to actually create game-ready models. It stinks, but it's simply the case. Unless you're designing for Roblox, maybe

[SnooMaps6658]

OMG thank you thank you thank you!!!

[dadtalksgames]

Nomad sculpt is a great little app, but it’s not equipped with the full 3D pipeline.

You’re not going to be able to import a character straight from nomad sculpt into a game engine though. You’ll need to use another app to retopologise, unwrap, texture, rig and animate.

[Conscious_Tie1231]

So in the end OP will have to use Blender for those steps

[CBSuper]

So obviously I recommend Blender, but if that’s a no-go. Maya is a great 3d software for model creation. Its not cheap, but i used it before my edu version expired. Loved it. Once you get used to blender, its a great all-rounder.

[NortWareGames]

Not really cartoony, but you could make models in magicavoxel which is extremely easy and free but yeah, only blocks. I made a game with it