Building a city for a car game

Unity Engine
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Hey guys

first of all, my name is Dominik from Germany, I’m going to study informatics in about 2 months. I just started becoming familiar with Unity as I only did some scripting and modeling some years ago and I needed every information I could get. Now, after working through several tutorials, which are indeed great for beginners, I’m beginning to get a basic understanding about how everything works together.

Well, my first project will be creating a 3d city using the example of a city near me. Seems like I’d have a lot of tools to start with, e.g. easyroads or road network generator. However, before I begin, what would you say is the best way to start with?
Should I use a tool to build roads in Unity or is it better to build the hole city using for example Blender and later import it to Unity as I want to create specific intersections with more than one or two lines?

I’d really appreciate any help! :face_with_spiral_eyes:

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I say model the whole thing yourself.

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Ok, thank you for that comment. Could you be more precisely? Why do you think that’s better? :slight_smile:

I’m really thankful for any suggestion of you guys, so please give me some advice :frowning:

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Hi,

I’d suggest you to model everything in your modelling app, like blender modo maya etc. Plugins like easy roads are made for easily building roads on terrains, which isn’t a snap to model. Cities, though, don’t necessarily require a terrain so they’re better completely done without Unity :slight_smile:

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Okay, thanks for your advice :slight_smile:

I will try Blender, otherwise I’ll use an old version of 3ds max I once got on eBay.

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LOL. Not a good idea to tell the world you use pirate software.

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