Building Log: World Trade Center (Pre-9/11)

[rubik3 118]

There's not a whole lot of new stuff to show, but here's a pic of the recently created overlay textures for the avenue.  Now to get the damn cars to use it.  Luckily Redlotus is coming to the rescue and will hopefully have the transit up and running in a couple weeks.

 

I have a question for everyone though, does anyone want a version of the lot without the road?  I'm planning on a stale, bland landmark version as well but do you want that with, or without the road?

 

[Superstar 69]

wow, looks really cool, I like it more with the road, it makes it look waaaay more real than without

[dc82 1]

the road looks awesome - question though, can it actually function as a road as well?  and if it does, would it function more like what in simcity is the avenue as it is in real life?  it's a shame that simcity requires lots to be rectangular, otherwise one can place the wfc to the side of the roads.

 

but regardless of that, it's looking really really (reallly!) great rite now.and even now is beyond words.  honestly, an award or recognition should be created just for your work and dedication to this project.  good job man and thanks for creating/sharing this with the simcity community. 

[Casper3141 60]

he already got an award for it but im suuuuurrre hell get another one and Rubik 3 i like it with the road but one question? are you gonna add any buildings on the other side of the road? either way itll find a Nice Picked outspot in Downtown

[Superstar 69]

Date:8/13/2004 4:40:00 AM
Author:dc82

the road looks awesome - question though, can it actually function as a road as well?  and if it does, would it function more like what in simcity is the avenue as it is in real life?  it's a shame that simcity requires lots to be rectangular, otherwise one can place the wfc to the side of the roads.

 

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As he said Redlotus is coming to help him and it will maybe be working in the next few weeks

[dc82 1]

i was also thinking, while i'm guessing the whole lot can only count as one station, do u think it's possible to have a couple of different subway stops in the lot, to represent the different lines that go thru wtc - so i mean the path, cortland, and maybe the chambers street station for the e (the entrance begins right at the border).... although like i said, within the game it'll count all as one station.  i vaguely recall on the east side of the center was this... not exactly a parking lot, but did allow certain cars and maybe buses to stop as well....

[BigMac 24]

Looks good! I think it's better to keep the road.

[rubik3 118]

it's a shame that simcity requires lots to be rectangular, otherwise one can place the wfc to the side of the roads.

 

Well I've set it up so that whoever creates the WFC can make the lot so that it sits correctly with the WTC.  The WFC actually sits in pretty close to a straight line (as compared to the angled road) and has an angled grass area that runs up to the avenue.  That grass area is in this lot so that the WFC buildings can sit flush up against their own lot and end up looking right when it's placed next to the WTC.

 

i was also thinking, while i'm guessing the whole lot can only count as one station, do u think it's possible to have a couple of different subway stops in the lot, to represent the different lines that go thru wtc

 

As far as I know there can only be on stop in a lot.

 

Well I have a little more to show off.  The avenue is starting to take it's final form (visually at least), as neccesary props have been added so that it will blend in with the game's avenue's.  Also the side road textures for the parking garage have been created and added, as well as the grass overlays.  I think I'm missing some planters that were by the entrance to 1WT so I could use some pictures of the area.  I also need some suggestions for what to have in the median for the angled avenue.

 

[Tunafish 48]

SWEEEEET!

[Catcher_of_Cats 0]

druel

[Woulfe 1]

Fanfreakintastic ! [tm]

Yea, one w/ road & one without sounds good to me.

Woulfe
* 42 *

[Superstar 69]

wow, once again a super looking pic, would look great with a WFC

[+Guest]

omg omg omg omg omg......words can not describe how beautiful this is.........It's more than art, it's......indescribable.

[voog2 0]

this pic (pic11) shows the same area

[Vlad788 13]

Oh my god this looks so beautiful, in fact it even looks better than the real one!!

 

-Vlad

[rubik3 118]

Here's some more pics of the lot after a bit more work.  I've gotten an angled median prop created and it looks fairly close to the Maxis median.  I've also replaced a lot of the Maxis flora with SimGoober's props and they definately look alot better.  Apart from the newspaper boxes in the street and maybe a few randomwalk people, most of this side of the lot is done.  I have a bad feeling that I'm approaching the prop limit for this lot though so the other sides may, i repeat may, have to stay a little bare, we'll see.

 

 

[Andreas Roth 629]

Wow, this is wonderful, fabulous, astounding, breathtaking... I'm lost for words! We've waited so long for this, and finally the completion is in sight. Kudos for all the great work!

[Tunafish 48]

Thats awsome man

[kennethcole212 2]

Amaaaazing. Amazing. Just can't praise you enough for your pristine work on this project. Thanks to you this great complex will live on forever in Simcity!

[+Guest]

If you run out of props just delete some of the things in the avenue median or something.

[cmg1234 0]

This may be a little offtopic but wouldn't it be great to create the future new world trade center?

[greedygreg 1]

^ I don't like the new WTC (and the Freedom Tower? ) I'm glad rubik did the old WTC instead. and it would look great with the World Financial Center.

[vidioman 21]

Date:8/15/2004 8:47:05 PM
Author:greedygreg

^ I don't like the new WTC (and the Freedom Tower? ) I'm glad rubik did the old WTC instead. and it would look great with the World Financial Center.

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I hate the new design too. Click here  or here

This is probably one of the most detailed things I've ever seen, It's amazing what you can do with the BAT. Keep up the good work.

-If possible, you should try and release these on sept 11th. But don't rush them!

[kennethcole212 2]

Date: 8/15/2004 8:47:05 PM
Author: greedygreg
^ I don't like the new WTC (and the Freedom Tower? ) I'm glad rubik did the old WTC instead. and it would look great with the World Financial Center.

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I agree with greedygred! Screw freedom tower, cause it an imposter only 73 stories merde! Sorry I just feel very strongly about this. However, It will be nice to see something rising from the ashes so to speak. I don't even like the new Seven going up. But it is nice to see it going up and counting the new floors every so often. Many thanks and praises to Rubik for this work here!

[Tunafish 48]

I like the dsign of 1776, but It should be more stories instead of the atrium. the oth buildins are butt ugly.

[NintendoMaster128 30]

I love the new World Trade Center, it was build to represent that America will always previal. I'll be there opening day, I can get a ticket!

[NintendoMaster128 30]

Now, I think posting this on 9.11 is a great idea, but will this masterpiece be ready?

[greedygreg 1]

Date: 8/15/2004 8:58:46 PM
Author: vidioman

Click here or here

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Go to Save the WTC, click on the September 11 tab, and go to weird information. whoever came up with all that stuff, had plenty of time on their hands.

[GaryGerbrandt 6]

My GOD, rubik... your work never ceases to amaze me.

 

But will redlotus be able to TE the slightly angled avenue?

[rubik3 118]

But will redlotus be able to TE the slightly angled avenue?

 

Well I just sent off a test lot for him to work with so we shall see.  But I have a lot of confidence that he will figure it out.  Actually I think he already has most of it figured out as he's been working with path files for a while now, it's just a matter of it getting done.

 

Now, I think posting this on 9.11 is a great idea, but will this masterpiece be ready?

 

Well something will be released on 9.11, whether it's the final lot and models is left to be seen, but there will definately be something to download on the anniversary.