does anybody know of a free utility for converting .b3d files? it probably doesn't really matter what it converts the .b3d files to, because i have Milkshape 3D which can import quite a lot of different formats i have tried googling for ages but haven't been able to find one any suggestions would be great

Errr, try BLENDER! B3D files are to my knowledge blender files, and blender is free, so....

blender files are actually .blend...

.b3d are blitz basic files

Deepest apologies, I stand corrected. As for you're question, beats me.

Give DeleD 3D Editor a try - it has an importer plugin for b3d files. To be found at http://www.delgine.com. :)