BAT Request Thread

[11241036 5,096]

In a thread with so many building (and especially skyscraper) requests, this request may sound a little odd, but technically, I'm requesting a BAT, as far as I know.

I've been searching far and wide for an MMP that allows me to make lakes from it. I do have quite a selection of MMP's and ploppable water systems, but none of it fits my needs. What I'm basically thinking of is an MMP that would fit Diggis' water system or at least have a similar color. This is a link (one of many uploads on the LEX), and a picture of it in action from my CJ:

https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2091

I like the rather light color, resembles water imo best. But the main issue is: There are only orthogonal water pieces (and only lots) available. So, in order to make lake shores with irregular shape, such as diagonals or fractionally angled, I always need to place lots and then cover the space with an insane amount of MMP's such as rocks, gravel and the like, to avoid a nasty zigzag effect, which not only looks unrealistic but also costs time. The only other options I can think of are Pegasus' Tahoe water - but it is pretty dark, I usually only use it in forests and other shadowy places - and the RFR plopwater system, but this one is mostly good for rivers, because of its many turbulence pieces.

Thus, I'm searching for (or requesting) either of these options:

• An MMP with a color that can be combined with Diggis' water system that allows me to make lakes of any shape,
• An MMP with at least a similar color that isn't too small, and doesn't have turbulences.

[JulioC 2,580]

5 hours ago, 11241036 said:

In a thread with so many building (and especially skyscraper) requests, this request may sound a little odd, but technically, I'm requesting a BAT, as far as I know.

I've been searching far and wide for an MMP that allows me to make lakes from it. I do have quite a selection of MMP's and ploppable water systems, but none of it fits my needs. What I'm basically thinking of is an MMP that would fit Diggis' water system or at least have a similar color. This is a link (one of many uploads on the LEX), and a picture of it in action from my CJ:

https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2091

I like the rather light color, resembles water imo best. But the main issue is: There are only orthogonal water pieces (and only lots) available. So, in order to make lake shores with irregular shape, such as diagonals or fractionally angled, I always need to place lots and then cover the space with an insane amount of MMP's such as rocks, gravel and the like, to avoid a nasty zigzag effect, which not only looks unrealistic but also costs time. The only other options I can think of are Pegasus' Tahoe water - but it is pretty dark, I usually only use it in forests and other shadowy places - and the RFR plopwater system, but this one is mostly good for rivers, because of its many turbulence pieces.

Thus, I'm searching for (or requesting) either of these options:

• An MMP with a color that can be combined with Diggis' water system that allows me to make lakes of any shape,
• An MMP with at least a similar color that isn't too small, and doesn't have turbulences.

Have you tried any of these?

https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1227

https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3077

The first one is transparent so maybe that's not what your looking for, the second one may fit better, it has a similar texture but a bit brigther. The last one is a "water paint brush", but you can do some really good things with it (a bit too dark though, so maybe is not what you looking for too lol).

edit: If you know a bit of photoshop you could just edit the color of the Pegasus Tahoe Water, since the model is a simple texture without turbulences and etc. it's not hard to just select it and change the color using photoshop.

[11241036 5,096]

13 hours ago, JulioC said:

Have you tried any of these?

https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1227

https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3077

The first one is transparent so maybe that's not what your looking for, the second one may fit better, it has a similar texture but a bit brigther. The last one is a "water paint brush", but you can do some really good things with it (a bit too dark though, so maybe is not what you looking for too lol).

edit: If you know a bit of photoshop you could just edit the color of the Pegasus Tahoe Water, since the model is a simple texture without turbulences and etc. it's not hard to just select it and change the color using photoshop.

Thank you so far.

I already know the first one, and since itis transparent, it's probably not the best choice for making a lake, but I'll keep it in mind (I already have it, anyway). I'll definitely give the second and third one a try.

As for modifying Pegasus' Tahoe Water: I only have GIMP, and I already tried something similar before. I couldn't find a way to get the FSH textures baack into the game, GIMP doesn't let me save it, and if I export it as a PNG, GoFSH doesn't accept the files. But, anyway, as I looked into the files, I was quite surprised to find that in Reader, the patches of water looked brighter than how they look in-game:

IN-GAME

READER

[markenache 34]

Sentinel Building, San Francisco (aka Columbus Tower)

 

 

Wikipedia article, showing several more views

 

Description:

 

Columbus Tower, also known as the Sentinel Building, is a mixed-use building in San Francisco, California, completed in 1907. The distinctive copper-green Flatiron style structure is bounded by Columbus Avenue, Kearny Street, and Jackson Street; straddling the North Beach, Chinatown, and Financial District neighborhoods of the city. Much of the building is occupied by film studio American Zoetrope, and the ground floor houses a cafe named after the company. The Sentinel Building is listed as San Francisco Designated Landmark No. 33.

 

Why this would be beneficial for the game or community:

 

It would be a lesser known but beautiful addition to the library of San Francisco BATs. More generally, there are not many Flatiron-style buildings in this particular flavor and bright, iconic color. If created with the awning, cafe and sidewalk tables on the ground floor, it would also add a mixed-use feeling building, which is also not as abundant on the STEX.

[LanceVance 12]

I wanna see more Latin american related BATs, especially in the Cuban style

[matias93 7,535]

@Wallibuk has done a handful of them, but mostly Brazilian, Mexican, and Central European. In my experience, many Central European buildings can pass for Latin American ones if you don't mind too much the colours.

[SIM-ple Jack 17,444]

1 hour ago, matias93 said:

@Wallibuk has done a handful of them, but mostly Brazilian, Mexican, and Central European. In my experience, many Central European buildings can pass for Latin American ones if you don't mind too much the colours.

Wallibuk's are more country-side slum oriented. Those buildings in the pics are more French Creole urban and are slim to none here.  I have hunted for years for them to recreate New Orleans, and have maybe less than a handful. Closest you may find are assorted residential/commercial in various Paris sets, and they'll be fairly drab, color-wise.

[sejr99999 8,338]

On 1/14/2022 at 2:09 PM, LanceVance said:

I wanna see more Latin american related BATs, especially in the Cuban style

this file has over 50Mb of Spanish style buildings   https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3228

[LanceVance 12]

On 16/01/2022 at 5:21 PM, sejr99999 said:

this file has over 50Mb of Spanish style buildings   https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3228

I'm already using it. Too bad he never made more Bats like those ones

[LanceVance 12]

On 15/01/2022 at 5:46 PM, matias93 said:

@Wallibuk has done a handful of them, but mostly Brazilian, Mexican, and Central European. In my experience, many Central European buildings can pass for Latin American ones if you don't mind too much the colours.

Yeah i guess i will have to use those ones until something more Ibero-american comes out

[monkeywater 910]

On 6/3/2021 at 2:16 PM, Simmer2 said:

You will find the model in here

 

Do you happen to know what you saved it as?  I have hundreds of props from you in my dependencies folder and can't seem to find it in lot editor.  Either the name or the 0x12312231 number each prop has that allows one to search through the list. 

[Tubthumper 499]

Here's a request...anyone willing to take over the task of making all 50 US State Capitol buildings? There are some nice looking (and some hideous) Capitols in this country.  I think a functional landmark with civic jobs would work nicely 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_and_territorial_capitols_in_the_United_States

[matias93 7,535]

29 minutes ago, Tubthumper said:

Here's a request...anyone willing to take over the task of making all 50 US State Capitol buildings? There are some nice looking (and some hideous) Capitols in this country.  I think a functional landmark with civic jobs would work nicely 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_and_territorial_capitols_in_the_United_States

Given the amount of time BATters need to make a building, this would literally take years. What about making a short list of the most interesting ones?

[Barroco Hispano 26,671]

On 22/12/2021 at 9:45 PM, 11241036 said:

In a thread with so many building (and especially skyscraper) requests, this request may sound a little odd, but technically, I'm requesting a BAT, as far as I know.

I've been searching far and wide for an MMP that allows me to make lakes from it. I do have quite a selection of MMP's and ploppable water systems, but none of it fits my needs. What I'm basically thinking of is an MMP that would fit Diggis' water system or at least have a similar color. This is a link (one of many uploads on the LEX), and a picture of it in action from my CJ:

https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2091

I like the rather light color, resembles water imo best. But the main issue is: There are only orthogonal water pieces (and only lots) available. So, in order to make lake shores with irregular shape, such as diagonals or fractionally angled, I always need to place lots and then cover the space with an insane amount of MMP's such as rocks, gravel and the like, to avoid a nasty zigzag effect, which not only looks unrealistic but also costs time. The only other options I can think of are Pegasus' Tahoe water - but it is pretty dark, I usually only use it in forests and other shadowy places - and the RFR plopwater system, but this one is mostly good for rivers, because of its many turbulence pieces.

Thus, I'm searching for (or requesting) either of these options:

• An MMP with a color that can be combined with Diggis' water system that allows me to make lakes of any shape,
• An MMP with at least a similar color that isn't too small, and doesn't have turbulences.

I can make 1x1, 2x2 or 6x6 lots of "ploppable" water but I doubt they will fit the Diggis' water system.

[Tubthumper 499]

11 hours ago, matias93 said:

Given the amount of time BATters need to make a building, this would literally take years. What about making a short list of the most interesting ones?

I would say the following would be a good mix - based on size and design -

Indiana, Massachusetts, Iowa, New York, Virginia, Wyoming, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West-by-God Virginia, and Texas

[SIM-ple Jack 17,444]

Not a request, just a suggestion of very common North American items nobody ever made-

Kreosote-soaked railroad tie sea and retention walls-

Real estate signs mmps or stand-alone lots(a perfect opportunity for budding comedians to take their shots...like Hank Bender )

[AsimPika3172 1,129]

REQUEST! Plese make MR D.I.Y. building if you can!

Mr Diy was home of hardwares just only in my country Malaysia! Info are here!

https://www.mrdiy.com/

Good luck! 

[Ramona Brie 121]

Building that recently got demoed here in the Phoenix area, the old Allied Signal/Honeywell building... Would make a good anchor-type suburban office.

https://www.abc15.com/news/business/site-of-former-honeywell-office-building-in-tempe-to-be-redeveloped-as-industrial-space

[monkeywater 910]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Hercules

 

The world's oldest lighthouse

[nycsc4 5,250]

This cylindrical high-rise was just proposed for a prominent site in St. Louis today.  Anyone want to take a swing at it?

[pclark06 11,795]

 

Element Tower in Panama City, Panama because it looks neat and Latin American design is quite colorful.

[msb1026 3]

Yes Please to a hockey arena.  To clarify are you talking about like professional stadium closed roof arena or like a local hockey rink?  I will legit pay money for somene to design a variety of local hockey rinks.  The fictional city I'm making is in Michigan on the garden peninsula in the UP.

 I need plenty of rinks!

[mitsos 12,851]

How about new train stations?

 

 

 

Thank you

[20huskies 4,693]

3 hours ago, msb1026 said:

Yes Please to a hockey arena.  To clarify are you talking about like professional stadium closed roof arena or like a local hockey rink?  I will legit pay money for somene to design a variety of local hockey rinks.  The fictional city I'm making is in Michigan on the garden peninsula in the UP.

 I need plenty of rinks!

Would be both.  The professional one might be a while because I have an idea to make the concept better but it’s something new I need to learn.

[off 280]

How about such a building?


https://goo.gl/maps/Y93JBiwcp2pXgG8a8

[City_Slider 2,716]

Hello,

whats about this Bridge? It´s out of the Movie "Blackout".

[Ct1999 4,198]

I'm wondering why nobody try to make this hotel, It is historical and beautiful hotel that I lived there before the pandemic.

( I may BAT this some time in future,  if not one try to BAT it within amount of time. )

 

[20huskies 4,693]

On 4/6/2022 at 1:55 AM, Ct1999 said:

I'm wondering why nobody try to make this hotel, It is historical and beautiful hotel that I lived there before the pandemic.

( I may BAT this some time in future,  if not one try to BAT it within amount of time. )

 

This is really cool.  What city is it in?

[City_Slider 2,716]

23 minutes ago, 20huskies said:

This is really cool.  What city is it in?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Hotel_Shanghai

[Oidaas 1,646]

I Would like to request some timber trucks for my sawmill project.