New BAT project

[clubberdude1981 0]

Looking through the Simtropolis Exchange, I noticed a lack of UK style council houses. I'm considering producing some, which will possibly be used as part of an upcoming city journal I might start.

I live in Bracknell, which in itself is a horrid town, but has the advantage of having quite an impressive variety of council houses, being a new town. I'm intending to model a variety of council houses based upon those found here. Initially, i'll only be concentrating on R$ houses.

Producing small scale models will allow me to familiarise myself with gmax, and I intend on producing more advanced models at a later date, including schools, and a large medical centre (which I previously mentioned the possibility of creating, but won't be starting it for a while yet).

The plan is to release several different models, on a few different lots, all as one package.

I plan to update frequently with progress.

[Cleaner475 150]

I wish you luck - can't wait to see some pics

Richard

[jacqulina 162]

good luck

[clubberdude1981 0]

I'll be doing the first model tonight.

Need to work out how to upload images to the site though.

[JakeMD 107]

Im sure we could use these. Just remember some things to consider before attempting a BAT project.

1. Make sure nothing is being reproduced. (Im sure nothings not in this case anyway)

2. Post here or in a thread where it already exists on updates and questions you might have on the project or other things concerning the project.

3. Adequit BAT's are nice, and I recommend they are inspected and thoroughly tested for bugs and errors, as well as texture problems and model problems.(Dont upload a BAT that will look horrible in the game)

4. Have fun and good luck!

[jayo 44]

Hello-Glad to see more UK BATters-Zero7 was going to realese some council housesbut never came round too it  Anyways,good luck with your project and i wish you the best

[clubberdude1981 0]

The houses themselves will be very similar to those found in my town (based on real buildings), but all the work will be mine.

I'll update the progress of this project using this thread. I'm doing the first houses tonight.

I'll not be uploading anything until i'm 110% happy with the results. For example, there seems to be a lighting glitch in the BAT - I can't seem to get external lighting to work correctly.

[Jasoncw 11,949]

Looking forward to your progress. 

[clubberdude1981 0]

I've finished the basic model for one of the houses, will hopefully get some screenshots up soon.

[jayo 44]

Use photobucket.com-Upload the pics and copy and past the IMG code into the reply box-Simple-So are you a good BATter????

[clubberdude1981 0]

I like to think i'm ok. I've only just started really, but seemed to have picked up the software well. I want to finish a couple of the models before uploading, but might have something available tonight...

I am hoping for some criticism though - as i'm sure they could be improved.

[clubberdude1981 0]

I've updated my signature to show my progress with this project. Once the first run of several models are completed, i'll upload images of them. I'm surprised how many models and variants there are actually...

[jayo 44]

Nice-I really want too see some images of your work

[jacqulina 162]

looking forward to seeing your projects

[clubberdude1981 0]

I might try to get something uploaded tonight, i've got a couple of models which are near finished...

EDIT: Does anyone know of a good free program which I can use for image editing?

[jayo 44]

ok-nice-Can't wait-Do you want to send them to me for loting-Check out my Cj for my loting skills-Jayo's eyecandy

I speicalise in Uk lots

[Jasoncw 11,949]

Yeah, the GIMP, just search google for it. It's similar to Adobe Photoshop, but free.

[clubberdude1981 0]

Thanks i'll have to check that out. Was easier to put the BAT models in game actually. I seem to have an error with night lighting though, so whilst night lights are enabled in the models, they won't show in game.

The left model is Ullswater, the right is called Waverley. Criticism welcomed...

EDIT: Apologies about size and quality - this is the first time i've done this...

These are just the raw models...

 

[ILL Tonkso 1,239]

Heres your image (it wasnt showing up)

Looks a good start, the textures are a little saturated for my taste at the moment but i can help you with that

[clubberdude1981 0]

Originally posted by: ILL Tonkso

Heres your image (it wasnt showing up)

Looks a good start, the textures are a little saturated for my taste at the moment but i can help you with that quote>

Yeah, had a few issues with getting an image upload. Think i've figured it out though.

I agree the textures on the models in game look a little bright.

[Callbat 8]

Wow these are great! I cant wait to see more of your work mate!

[clubberdude1981 0]

Originally posted by: Callbat Wow these are great! I cant wait to see more of your work mate!quote>

Thank you very much! Theres quite a few models i'm working on, so there will be quite a few more buildings to come hopefully.

I think theres still a few things to iron out, but i'm quite pleased with the results so far.

[Callbat 8]

Originally posted by: clubberdude1981 i'm quite pleased with the results so far.quote>

Well you should be very proud these are very good for your first project. They remind me somehow of going to Birmingham by train..not sure why..I dunno perhaps they resemble some council homes that the train runs by.

When you release them just be sure to release them in both Medium and High Density..because I want these to grow in groups apart from gascookers' terraces...you know...to creat that council estate FEEL

[clubberdude1981 0]

Originally posted by: Callbat

Originally posted by: clubberdude1981 i'm quite pleased with the results so far.quote>

Well you should be very proud these are very good for your first project. They remind me somehow of going to Birmingham by train..not sure why..I dunno perhaps they resemble some council homes that the train runs by.

When you release them just be sure to release them in both Medium and High Density..because I want these to grow in groups apart from gascookers' terraces...you know...to creat that council estate FEEL quote>

Yeah, Bracknell is full of these types of houses, though there are quite a number of different designs, so theres a fair bit of variety. The first phase of the project will be concentrating on 70's council houses, so they will all be from that era.

The second phase will be 60's council houses, predominantly from the north of the town.

I'm not sure about the release particulars yet - will need quite some advice when I get to that stage, i'll be concentrating on getting the models made first. I am thinking of making both growable and ploppable versions though, so that one has more control over their growth. I'm also unsure whether to release them individually or as a set...

[Jasoncw 11,949]

Once you download the GIMP, you can use it to crop out the menus in your screenshot, and then you can post the screenshot at full size. From what I can tell so far they're looking good.

[clubberdude1981 0]

Originally posted by: Jasoncw Once you download the GIMP, you can use it to crop out the menus in your screenshot, and then you can post the screenshot at full size. From what I can tell so far they're looking good.quote>

Cheers for that. yeah, i've downloaded it, but will need to have a bit of a play about with it to familarise myself. What I really want to do is put several of the renders (from gmax) onto one page. Plus, whilst i've got night lighting enabled in the models themselves, I can't get these to show in game. They do, however show on the rendered elevations of the models.

[bbfan02 23]

The buildings look great! Can't wait to see them on the STEX!

[jayo 44]

wow-great work-I would be happy to lot them

also ,i think the brown roof texture is a bit horrible

[jacqulina 162]

great progress your doing very nice

[Jasoncw 11,949]

Do BATs that you download off the STEX have nitelites?  If not, go to the official SC4 site and download all of the patches.