The Forgotten World team, in addition to having a brand new highway database editor, are looking to add a 3D modeler to the team. (They announce this in the same news post as the editor, but I’m putting it out here on its own to draw attention to it.)

I’ve updated the team page, and several of you might notice an open position for 3D modeler. Let me clarify that. At present, we do not have a tool to import models into the game. Also, we do not have a clear idea on what the requirements will be or the kinds of limitations that will be placed on the models. We hope to have several of these issues dealt with in a matter of months. We will keep you guys posted.

If you are a 3D modeler and are very interested in joining up and staying for long haul (5 years max – we hope FW will be nearly finished by then), you can help with upgrading the graphics in the game. At present, there are a number of objects that could use upgraded or even redone textures. If you require the models themselves, I’m sure we can create an exporter tool from our Mesh Viewer’s code in a relatively short period of time.

To re-cap: at present, there’s no way to add new models into Ultima 9, although the Forgotten World team hope to have such a tool at some point in the future. Extant models — both characters and scenery — can evidently be replaced, however, which would at least allow for an immediate improvement in the appearance of some elements of the game.

So, Dragons and Dragonettes…if there is anyone among you who is talented in the ways of 3D modeling and who wants to help improve the graphical look and feel of Ultima 9 over the next few years, do be sure to make yourself known to the Forgotten World team.

Note: This is a fan project, not a market game; the 3D modeler position is not a paid job.

That said, volunteering your talents to this project will look good on a resume or in a portfolio…something to think about if you intend to one day apply for a game-dev job.