Whats the point of bones?

1. Whats the point of bones?

2. How do I use them?

3. Why cant I just directly scale/rotate/position my model when I animate it?

What program are you using?

3ds Max 8

Don't use 8. Use 5.

You don't need to use bones, they are just helpful.

where can i get the demo for 3dsm 5?

I think you can't. You must purchase it or ask your 'friends' to borrow it.

Think what would happen if you have a 1 milion polygons mesh. Try moving and adjusting polygons so they flow corectly at every keyframe. Of course, if you want to make your animating a living hell, then please don't use bones.

On how to use bones, consult the 3ds max tutorials that come with it!

TDR the War3 bones generally aren't as necessary as the max bones =P.