challenge upload Modular Asphalt Park'n'Ride, Parking, Bus, & Taxi 2.0.0

hmm, why use old unrealistic maxis garages when there are SHK parking pack? I dont get this.

3 hours ago, sucram17 said:

hmm, why use old unrealistic maxis garages when there are SHK parking pack? I dont get this.

The SHK Parking Pack props and textures match the Maxis buildings very well, adding a bit of highlight and detail on some props.  The Maxis garages are about as realistic as can be expected in any graphics for SC4.  Its basically a 256 color scheme at best.  

I used the SHK Parking Pack 1.01 as its well-distributed, small in size, and does improve on especially the vehicles and provides a lot more variety for parking lots.  The SHK basic pack did not include garages, or at least not that I could find that fit with the overall texture and color.   The asphalt theme required older, a bit worn looking buildings to go with the brickwork and the med to low wealth use of transit.

We do sometimes achieve a sense of realism that transcends the limitations of SC4 graphics, and I usually do a bit of cosmetic surgery on the preview images, but not so much for realism.  'State of the Art' Photo-Realism requires 3D camera, several applications of perspective and lighting, and considerably higher resolution and color.

EDIT:

As well, you may primarily use the game for creating graphics rather than gameplay.  My modular parking pack is intended as a balance of the 2, giving a variety of lots that function in playing the simulator as well as improving the aesthetics.  For more of a graphic creation enjoyment of the game the modular parking set below may be preferable.  The KOSC set of lots also uses the SHK basic parking pack and the SHK Mega pack.

 

  Edited November 11, 2016 by RandyE