thats why that q was made in photoshop

if you want (when I reinstall photoshop) i could write you how to do it if u have photoshop

in maya, use the text tool, try to get it rounded, and try using area lights and fill lights, and also, I might be able to tell u how to acheive taht effect when I reinstall Maya (and my dad finishes putting security stuff on it!

l8er
matt