Under Bridge Scenery

[Bongoswimp 14]

Hey Buddybud! That work of yours is really awesome!

I was wondering about the sunken road tiles. When they go into tunnel or under another network tile you converted them to underground right? But doesn't that slow down automata traffic immensely, changing from car to subway all the time? I'm no modding genious, so I don't know, maybe this is the best solution already. Can you tell me?

[buddybud 63]

as far as i know the sims take the best path available....which is based on speed not shortest distance..subway is faster than cars and in sim world that means even a subway a 3 tiles long. it actually shortens the length of time for the sims to get from a to b. also no freight is allowed through so there is less trafic also....anyways it works so far..

[Bongoswimp 14]

Oh ok, I thought they lose time when changing between different transportation types. But thats cool.

I can't wait for them to be released, but I will wait patiently without asking about release dates.

[toxicpiano 125]

it all looks incredible! But I would have to agree HamsterTK, modern versions would be rather nice.

[AtkinsSJ_ 7]

Originally posted by: Bongoswimp Oh ok, I thought they lose time when changing between different transportation types. But thats cool.quote>

I'm pretty sure that you can change the ammount of time taken to change, which is why Maxis transport buildings add to commute time, but this doesn't have to.

[buddybud 63]

different styles are possible of course..

but considering the amount of time ive put in so far it will probably appear as is.

notice however in terms of textures only a thin strip of the grey jeronij brick work is visible on any of the portals......they blend in well with many other walls and foliage. me thinks anyways.

as for the foliage i thought that since all other portals so far are pretty much the type your asking me to do....modern...why bother at this point...no offence....mine are an attempt at making generic but pretty under and overpass puzzle pieces.....with the benefit of acting as tunnel portals also.....and above all, so i could extend the sunken highways in a truely unique and eyepleasing way.....

in short its possible but not for the first release.....sorry

[hamsterTK 93]

actually the portals are fine. I meant more for these things

But yeah, its your project you can do whatever

[buddybud 63]

its possible...those arteries are far from finished....

the lots they sit on would have to have a couple variations (industrial and parky) and extend props would eleviate the amound of lots needed.

as for the wall i will have to see since again i want to maintain a style and consistency so they can be used with the other pieces seemlessly.

[Bongoswimp 14]

Originally posted by: Eskiman

Originally posted by: Bongoswimp Oh ok, I thought they lose time when changing between different transportation types. But thats cool.quote>

I'm pretty sure that you can change the ammount of time taken to change, which is why Maxis transport buildings add to commute time, but this doesn't have to.quote>

Ah, stupid me. Of course you can do that. Thanks man!

[Yoman3 5]

 triple stack!

[IdeaWorld 4]

Umm, whats been going on? I haven't seen an update in a long time.

[ilikehotdogsalot 311]

The last update was like, 10 days ago, It takes time to make these. Be patient.

[buddybud 63]

still here....rl...been rendering..dont worry...takes time...bye

[rooker1 4]

RL first, SC4 second..........no worries your stuff is well worth the wait.  Take your time, I would prefer qualtiy stuff than anything rushed.  Great work.

[TinySim 4]

I'm with rooker1, I'd rather wait

[mightygoose 92]

amen to that

[ryalmighty1 1]

Unbelieveable.... I just read through this entire thread from beginning to end without pausing so much as to take a deep breath. Buddybud... apart from the NAM itself and the Big Dig, there has never been a more ambitious and amazing attempt at perfecting SC4. You are up there with Blahdy, Jeronij, Cobb, and, dare I say it? Even PEG. You are coming up with ideas no one else can imagine so far. Keep up the good work and that creative mind of yours flowing. Someday you (and the other greats) may help us realize Will Wright's original dreams for this game.

[buddybud 63]

just to show there is some progress....though ive been quite busy...cheers for all the kind comments.....

the highway walls and textures were way more diffucult to deal with then i could have ever imagined,  let alone the shadow issues....but i think it looks fine now....theres three pieces in the above pictures....

[ilikehotdogsalot 311]

you...you...YOU SPLIT THE HIGHWAY? HOW THE HECK? OMG. you are a god [bows]

[Dark_Jedi06 13]

You never cease to amaze me.

[your_adress_here 11]

Wow...

[ACEfanatic 7]

Originally posted by: ilikehotdogsalot you...you...YOU SPLIT THE HIGHWAY? HOW THE HECK? OMG. you are a god [bows]quote>

Err... that's been possible for a long time....

Looks beautiful, buddybud.

-ACE

[cammo2003 20]

q]Originally posted by: hamsterTK actually the portals are fine. I meant more for these things

<Image snipped for brevity>

But yeah, its your project you can do whateverquote>

[Meastro444 1]

looks good buddybud, nice to see some progress.

1 question asked for the 45986512nd time: how about the asphalt highway textureS?]

Meastro444

[TinySim 4]

Oh...

my...

god...

Everytime I think it can't get better... it does.

Amazing work!

[buddybud 63]

ilikehotdogsalot-   splitting the highway is nothing new...though i dont think any plopables have been made for split highways yet.

Dark_Jedi06-  thanx

your_adress_here-  thanx also

ACEfanatic-  right you are...cheers

cammo2003-  essentially the plops previewed previous to the previous page were all betas ...that is i was building and expanding on ideas to see if they work . from there i finalize the models and rerender them. then assemble and mod.....which is where i am now.  in short your correct however the intent of those previews were originally to show the pathing works using existing models......in this case i only had sunken roads rendered and loted...so they were used...in other words the intent was never to use a one way directly into a road.....though a split on/off ramp from the end of a road is envisioned......a one sided T intersection essentially......you have a good eye..lol

Meastro444-  show what to download to get the textures and ill include it.....im at 156 props and expect around 200 when done....whats a couple more...lol...gimme a link

TinySim  -  thanx

[jglei701 8]

Buddybud, here it is: https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?page=1&keyword=asphalt&type=all#

[Meastro444 1]

hey, he asked ME!

nah, its alright, and nice to know it will be ein asphalt colours too

[buddybud 63]

finished the second side.....

these of course could be used to start and end split highways......after a tunnel transition.

the surface texture of the highway is a bit light but ive fiddled with it enough......

[Sim shady 12]

great job. god im just drooling thinking about how much content youve got horded up, unreleased. this really, really is going to change the face of the game