I am using 3D Studio Max with a Direct X Exporter, and I programming everything in right, the XML stuff. But the model appears black in the game No light on this ship at all. I have tried to change the lighting on the object but I cannot seem to fix it. This value is true for both images and just objects. The light self-illumination is at 100% but it still comes up black, I do not know much about 3D Studio Max, I am great at programming However this has me stumped I have looked and looked. But no help so far. If any of you guys know how to fix this please post. I am looking to make a mod for this game, to add a new and seperate race tech and ships into the game. I want to do multiple series and this is my only hurdle.