Hi, I want to start working on a level editor and an engine at the same time, i want to be able to build my levels in my editor and load them straight into my engine. I''ve been searchin the net for ages looking for different model and level formats but things aren''t so clear. I really wanted to try build a bsp engine and use the quake3 level format but i tried out one of them bsp tuts on gametutorials and when i load the level it says Your graphic card doesn''t support Anthrisopic textures Sorry i cant spell it It''s strange cause i can play quake3 no problems on my comp Also I''m not sure which would be better, bsp or portal,Any advice? And does anyone know what the law is with model formats, is it legal to use md2 models for example? I suppose i just want some advice from people who may have tried doing this b4 or know a bit about it. Sorry, this started of as one question but it sort of grew Thanks for any info

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Thanks RapidStunna, I know its a big project but i''m determined to make it work. You know how you say start on the editor first, don''t you need to know what format your engine will use to know how to do the file output for the editor? Is there any info on the net about what goes into a level editor?
I have a basic app so far with only four viewports using win32 and opengl but i dont know what to do next.