Best modelling program?

Best modelling program?

I have recently started modelling, and I was wondering what the best modelling program is. I have Gmax but it's interface is difficult and doesn't handle animations very well. I've heard of a program called Oinkler or something, is that any good? I might get 3DSmax depending on if it's good enough or not, as I'm not spending 4K on a program that sucks. So, any suggestions?

3DS Max 5. Not 6, not 7, 5

There is no such thing as a user friendly modeling program. From what I hear, Gmax is just a simplified 3ds max, anyway. 3ds max will no doubt have more features you need to make quality models. But since it is a very expensive program, you may want to see how far you get with Gmax first.
-VGsatomi

Actually, VGsatomi, I'd contest that - Milkshape 3D is quite user-friendly, if only because its so simple. And it only costs something like $25, so its at a reasonable price. Definately a good place for n00bs to start out. http://www.swissquake.ch/chumbalum-soft.

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Rao Dao ZaoActually, VGsatomi, I'd contest that - Milkshape 3D is quite user-friendly, if only because its so simple. And it only costs something like $25, so its at a reasonable price. Definately a good place for n00bs to start out. http://www.swissquake.ch/chumbalum-soft.

i must agree with rao, milkshape is very friendly and simple to use, trust me i have all three programs, but i use milkshape to mod from scratch which i do for my project or others, like OH. in fact it took me half an hour to find out how to edit mesh in 3ds max. it is simple to animate too.

Yes milkshap is easy to use, but how do you export models whit animation from it?

There's a basic Milkshape tutorial including how to export at http://www.wc3campaigns.com/showthread.php?t=51482.