I want to create custom content for a region but...

[djlee1999 3]

I'm new to batting. I'm pretty savvy with computers but not so much with 3d modeling & rendering software. First off I'm looking for a huge accurate map of the twin cities region with lakes etc. Second I'm looking to build custom bats or requests for buildings like the IDS tower in Minneapolis, or the building in Downtown St Paul that has the 1st neon light sign on it. Or perhaps Fort Snelling or maybe an acurate model of MOA (Mall of America for those that are not familiar with that acronym). My pilot of the original twin cities is eh so so but I want to make it more realistic by creating these custom bat transit enabled lots. Is there anyone that can suggest how I go about getting off to a good start with this?

[Mikeaut1 261]

Hey Djlee1999!!

I have some help for you;

If you want some great regions, accurate and all, try this site here. I've been using that site for years. Rebel13 was on Simtropolis I think for some time, but then he left, but he left his site open.

Next, you can request BATs over at the BAT Request Thread. Here you can request some BATs. Maybe someone will BAT what you're looking for. Remember to check the STEX first!

If you want to learn BAT, that isn't bad also, but I've heard it is time consuming. There are plenty of ways to learn the BAT though, including the BAT Mega FAQ, and that award winning tutorial on the BAT. 

Hope this helps!

[djlee1999 3]

thats cool, I've tried the BAT request forum before but have been unsuccessful in having requests fulfilled. I did find one building I need for Minneapolis, the Hennipen County Government Center. I live in the cities and the TE lot has a two way street. Thats incorrect. The real govt. center has only a one way street running through it. This is the point I was trying to make when requesting realistic lots. Same thing with MOA, all the few that are out there are to say for a lack of a better word half a**ed. But I appreciate your input

[Mikeaut1 261]

I wish you luck with your project! Something like the MOA requires lots of patience to build I assume, that's probably why they aren't as good as the real thing.

Whenever you need help, we'll be here!