Cockatoo's BAT Thread

[Cockatoo 2,256]

Jason and Todd, that's a good idea, but it'd mean I have to make 3 new lot files each time and then the prop files and before you know it, things could just get a bit confusing for the end user.

The way I've done it is to take my original day export, make a few copies of it, and then export my differing night-lighting designs into each one (so all models have the same TGI). This means that you can only use one version at a time, and also means larger download file sizes, but makes for a much simpler installation process because only one set of lots files are needed and also means you can swap them around at any time you like without issues. Plus it gives an overall better appearance. I've tried to export things in pieces in the past, and I've never been happy with the results.

[SimFox 802]

Actually you can batch change Group id in a reader quite quickly... if memory serves me right.

Anyway very cleaver way to go around - having exporting only one day and three night views!

[Simcity player 13]

Whats next Tommorow Square ?

[tankmank 853]

I love the screens they add so much realism and are very cool but a more chinese one could of been cool with the building being in china and all but it is still amazing

[Cockatoo 2,256]

It's back. The flagship project. Yes, it's AIG! And I promise this time it'll get done. No more projects until it is.

Model: 80% done.

Texturing: 50% done - but the hard part, the glass, is out of the way.

Night Lighting: - starting again to take advantage of Max 2008.

Could be out before the end of the year.

[buildsolid 4]

Originally posted by: Cockatoo-210893

Could be out before the end of the year.quote>

  Good luck with project.

[Amthaak 1,501]

No doubt you can do it before end of this year! You are the best!

[Keegan V50 15]

Awesome to see you resuming on AIG cockatoo!!,good luck and looking forward to more!

all the best

victor

[bixel 1,223]

Ok - I must say you have progressed a lot! and the new AIG is looking great!

[Cockatoo 2,256]

It's done!

[bixel 1,223]

OH MAH GAWD

[Amthaak 1,501]

Ha!Ah! that's what I call a version 2! Amazing work! (love the nitelites) Time to upload my friend. Thanks for your Christmas gift!

[grbac80 5]

And it's magnificent.

[mcarch 15]

Wow... and ditto to the above comments =)

[buildsolid 4]

Wonderful work there cockatoo, can't wait to see it in the game

[Ke|is 3,333]

NIIIIICE OOO

[Cockatoo 2,256]

Thanks for that guys.

Okay, so for the first time in a VERY long time, I have absolutely nothing on my plate! Everything I've started (that I intended to finish) to date, is done! So for the next few days I'll be open to hear anyone’s ideas about where I should go from here.

You guys know what I like, nice big shiny things (preferably from HK or China, but anywhere is fine really.) I might try my hand at some residential or even industrial if I like the looks of what I see.

Maybe we could even start looking for the next big job to replace the AIG... anyone know of anything in HK that really needs to get done? If it's okay with Paul, I'd like to have a go at ICC. (Never done a supertall before.)

SO suggestions, ideas, anything remotely Asian!

[ilikehotdogsalot 308]

ICC sounds really good!

One thing that I've always felt was missing from HK in Simcity was the Convention Center:

The Charter House/JP Morgan Building's a pretty cool one:

[Amitz 0]

now that is just amazing, i have to get it

great job keep it up.

[Muck308 55]

Yes, the convention center is an excellent suggestion.

While not even remotely asian, PPG Place is quite shiny.

Great work on AIG!

[buildsolid 4]

Any chance of buildings from Singapore on the list?

[kingdiz_55 12]

I've always liked HK buildings. There's something about them that's just great.

[f_prior89 0]

I think you should try the Peak Tower. It would be really cool to have on a hillside overlooking a city... the Convention Centre is also a great idea.

[Simcity player 13]

Originally posted by: Simcity player

Whats next Tommorow Square ?

quote>

you know you want to

[grbac80 5]

How about The Address Hotel, Dubai. I know a lot of people don't like Dubai buildings and it's not HK but... But this one is very good IMO.

[Ke|is 3,333]

Convention center and ICC !!

[Viles 0]

Wow, your work is really amazing

If your taking ideas, can I be really cheeky and ask for mid rise commercials/residentials? I do love a big shiny skyscraper like everyone else but there are lots of these available. Sim City does really need some variety for the areas around the skyscrapers. 

Thats just my opinion, whatever you decide to do next, keep up the good work

[Utvaw 45]

Republic Plaza in Singapore would be pretty snazzy.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Republic_Plaza.jpg

[nofunk 1,933]

How about a lovely, Grand Rapids, Michigan high rise?

Image by me!

[Jasoncw 11,840]

I second nofunk