Mjig's SMP BAT Thread

[mjig_dudy 11]

Since I've been getting into Batting a bit more lately, i thought i would open myself a BAT thread here at Simtropolis, so as to get some more feedback before i release anything

any of you who are regular visitors to ST chat may have seen these already

I have been messing around with the BAT for a while now and this, i would say is the best result so far:

I would love some criticism and advice on this BAT, so i can try and make it fit for release.

Another project i am working on is a rail bridge, this is what i have so far:

Again, advice is greatly appreciated.

[Krio 624]

But we want more Starbucks with nuclear power! Well..I think these are fine..

Not fine, excellent!

You should add trash bins to the platform? I don't see any.

[patriots_1228 51]

not as good as the starbucks nucler power plant but still good! I would work on the textures for the last one some of them are blurry

[Jasoncw 11,840]

Looking good so far. But look at your stairs. They're huge.

For the bridge, try to see if you can model more of the details on it. Using textures too much will make it look flat. If you can't find places to add detail, make something up.

[mjig_dudy 11]

alright, i added some bins, and some signs.

Jasoncw: now you mention it, i see those stairs are massive.

here is how i've re-done them, does this look about right?

[Krio 624]

Fine work mjig.

[patriots_1228 51]

nice! cant wait to get my hands on these

[mjig_dudy 11]

would you say this is looking alright?

[Krio 624]

Does the stairs have nightlights? Otherwise it's excellent.

[patriots_1228 51]

definetely think stairs dont glow, but the modeling and textures are awesome.

[mjig_dudy 11]

well, its been a while but here i am again.

I recently downloaded a free trail version of 3DSMax 9, so i get to play around with it for 30 days.

So anyway i started recreating my station from scratch

heres what i got:

I also stole gelnni's homeless guy, and made him a guitar:

[Yoman3 5]

Someone found use for Glenni's bum

[ianpaschal 77]

Originally posted by: Yoman3 Someone found use for Glenni's bum quote>

Yeah, absolutely.  I'm still waiting to see my escalators somewhere

[cammo2003 20]

Looks great. I think it needs a bit of colour, though. Also, I'd move the seating back to the centre of the platform - there's waaaay too little clearance there.

[jayo 44]

I would love to see that rail bidge get realesed

[DarkEldar 6]

That sure is looking great cant wait for more

[mjig_dudy 11]

Alright heres another nice 3DS render, added some more details:

I also started on a new project:

Which is  meant to be This

[Jasoncw 11,840]

It's looking pretty good so far.

I suggest making a custom texture for the roof (after you finish the rest of the building).

And I recommend being just a little bit more careful about the proportions (the door way looks too big, and the detailing on top of it looks too small, for example).

Also, I can't tell if it's your render or your texture, but I can see .jpg compression artifacts on the brick texture.

[mjig_dudy 11]

Thanks for the feedback Jason. The birk texture its self is the culprit, i will sort it out later, i have gotten on with a little more modeling first.

About the door, The door is pretty big in real life, but maybe i did make it a bit too big. just try comparing it with the real life picture I added.

[Yoman3 5]

Veru Nice

[mjig_dudy 11]

Got my hands on 3dsMax 8, and begun working on a BAT based on Battersea Power station.

Here is what i have so far:

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Textures are far from final.

[patriots_1228 51]

yea mjiggles! nice work.