simmars-forum-threads Automata Modding Workshop

[AndisArt 2,066]

LVK_ST, looking good!

is this a model that is working in-game? If so which model did you replace? Airplane? Can you post a picture where you can see the size comparison to other objects/buildings?

[LVK_ST 2]

Yes, it works in the game, an International Airplane Later, I will post the file and thi pic

Evillions: yes but later on,i will create a effect which will the flamebusters

[AndisArt 2,066]

LVK_ST, wow that's amazing you got this ingame!

am I understanding you correctly that you are replacing the airplane jet (707, 706 jet)? Because the model looks like a small fighter jet and it would be better if it can replace that model.

For the large jets we need a model that suits better.

Tim, the model you posted are super! where are they from? we shud try to get permission to use the 3D models

[LVK_ST 2]

LITTLE UPDATE :

All Automatas are finally finished and some of it was made from tim

[timcravey 168]

LVK -- Have you put these automata up online so I can download them?

I have a few more models like these you might also be interested in -- spaceships, I want to be replacement for Cargo Ships at Seaport and Small Freight Port.

[LVK_ST 2]

Answer : No , because i use a dial up connection so i can't upload in Mediafire

some tubes and other unseen objects will be remove

[timcravey 168]

You might try breaking them up into individual ships to upload, rather than trying to upload all in one file. Or upload direct to STEX as separate files to share.

[LVK_ST 2]

much easier to upload in .zip than individually upload

[Retdelswizdog 0]

Replacing Helicopters with Spinners From Blade Runner?? and an Object that creates a mass of them just like the Traffic Generator would be Great!!1

[AndisArt 2,066]

bdswim, I checked the vehicles you uploaded.

Great job on getting them into the game! it's so cool to finally see some Mars vehicles!

am I correct that you replaced one Maxis model each with a new rover model?

It seems like you replaced motorcycles. I think we should leave those for replacement-motorcycles, however, as they come with the according sound effect.

It doesnt really fit to dirve around with the rover accompanied by the motorcycle noise.

Can you change the file so that the rovers replace R$$ cars?

Also I was thinking we should use these first models to replace all the Res cars so that only they show up ingame. Is that do-able? Or too much work? Would it be easy enought to add future models then?

Re: the LUA file that enables same speed off-road than on-road. What was ur idea behind it? My first thought was, isnt that unrealistic?

[SimCity4IE 202]

I may model some train automata with a futuristic look if anyone wants. I'm already trying to mod the ATEX tubes for SimMars, so that should be ready in time

[gonzalo mrales 20]

SimCity4ie, you could make a cylindrical shaped veicle that fits nicely through ATEX tubes for Simmars.

[bdswim 14]

Originally posted by: andisart

am I correct that you replaced one Maxis model each with a new rover model?quote>

Actually, I added 3 automata to the list (there are only 5 colours of most vehicles, some even less.)

It seems like you replaced motorcycles. I think we should leave those for replacement-motorcycles, however, as they come with the according sound effect.

It doesnt really fit to dirve around with the rover accompanied by the motorcycle noise.

Can you change the file so that the rovers replace R$$ cars?quote>

Yeah, I'll change it.

Also I was thinking we should use these first models to replace all the Res cars so that only they show up ingame. Is that do-able? Or too much work? Would it be easy enought to add future models then?quote>

I'm not sure that it would make it any easier, as the models would still have to be re-imported into the s3d files and the textures still would have to be re-inserted.. It might be tricky changing all of the vehicles because the set you gave me had 8 cars opposed to 5 cars.

Re: the LUA file that enables same speed off-road than on-road. What was ur idea behind it? My first thought was, isnt that unrealistic?quote>

Mars rovers are designed for off-road travel. I guess it might be more realistic if they go a little slower off-road.

>> How's 70%, 80%, and 90% of the original speed for slow, medium, and fast off-road vehicles sound?

>> The updated version is on the exchange, so don't forget to update your vehicles.dat if you already downloaded it.

[AndisArt 2,066]

cool, sounds all good!

[bdswim 14]

Here's a train I made in Google SketchUp.

Comments? Suggestions? Is it too square or anything? Are there too many rails at the top? (Now I've just gotta find some textures somewhere...)

(I haven't made the boxcars yet.)

[AndisArt 2,066]

it looks very simplistic still. I think u shud rework and add more details.

try these pics for some inspiration:

[starfinder9659 8]

WOW!!! that would make a good simmars train! 

[LVK_ST 2]

I like the first and second train, 4th train best for freight train

[zer0flame55 0]

i don't have any expireance moding sc4 but i am a halo modder, i spent the last 5 hours reading your forums and noticed you needed some help on automata and thought i would drop in.

i have some good concept ideas for a bus i could probably make with sketchup.

dont mind spelling and grammer, the laptop im using has lost some keys.

also im trying to get some halo modders to swich over here to help you guys, a good ammount of them do moddleing with 3ds and gmax.

if you could direct me to some basic and advanced tuts that would be great.

btw. please just call me zero.

[AndisArt 2,066]

@zero: welcome to ST and SimMars yea we do need automata modders and creators! we've been having a lack here so far. Simtropolis has a tutorial section called the Omnibus, the link is on top of the page with the other ST links. Also you can check out the automata modding forum.

[zer0flame55 0]

tonight i dont have much time to work but tommorow i will be able to get about 4-5 hours in.

I am still reaserching hydrogen engines as a hydrogen powerd bus seems like it would fit the theme if i can get it right.

Currently designing a rough model of a garbage truck, called the "accu mag garbage truck" or "accu mag" for short.

I am assuming that since this is mars most human waste will be recycled for the mosture, or farming or whatever else it needs to go to, but i thought to myself, what happens to the scrap metal waist from industry and some larger residences? stuff like sheet metal or even something as simple as a fork or spoon, so i came up with the idea of a garbage truck with a tank where the inside wall is coverd with magnetic plating, and the outside of the tank with something that dampens the magnatism as to not accidentally magnitize something such as a nearby car. with a cap made of the outer plating that you can take off while holding the bin of scrap metal / metal items/ metal whatever. so it can get put into the truck, and then at the landfill / scrapyard, the truck can de magnatize the tank, and the metal cap can be opened and the metal taken out and dumped into the landfill/scrapyard.

truck magnet may be powerd by a small fusion cell?

I should have the pictures up sometime in the next few days if this works out.

[zer0flame55 0]

update, rough model is done. need some cnc on it so i know what to do with it next.

The back of it also has a hatch on it that needs a little resizing, this is just a rough model right now.

I will probably change the wind shield area.

[LVK_ST 2]

BREAKING NEWS:

Permanent Schedule release on Dec 2, 2010

LVK_ST reporting

AUTOMATA LIST    AS OF 11-25-10

some Martian Cars ( for sims )

UDI Land

Police car In Process

Police van In Process

get away rover In Process

Leak & Seal Trucks ( fire truck ) In Process

primary school bus In Process

Martian AM-SM ( ambulance ) In Process

Urban Beast limosine In Process

Monorail ATEX/suspension In Process - Hiandby4

EL Train  In Process

PASS.SM Train In Process

FR.SM train In Process

LE-SM Tank In Process

Garbage TR_101 In Process

Army Rover In Process

Martian Taxi In Process

ST Smoke Train In Process

Warhead Truck In Process

Ice Cream Truck In Process

UrbanM Bus In Process

UDI Air 

Light Spaceport Ship LSS  In Process

Landng Strip & Drivable planes

Moderate SpaceShip MSS FINISHED 11-19-10

Heavy SpaceShip HSS      In Process - Model of Evillions

UDI ice ( coming Dec 1 2010 )

WANTED : AUTOMATA MODDERS 

THANK YOU 

                    

[timcravey 168]

Can't wait! Way to go LVK-ST!

[LVK_ST 2]

Quick Update :

AMAZING SimMars BUS 8wheels

Urban Beast SMUB 

PLEASE COMMENT !

[Terring 6,473]

You call this "bus"? I call this "urban beast"!!

Can't wait to see this big babe in my colonies

[AndisArt 2,066]

promising news!

and yea, hell what a bus beast hehe

[LVK_ST 2]

I going to replace it as Mayor's Limosine

[Hiandby4 1]

Well I read what you guys are doing and then I saw andisart's inspiration photos so I thought I might have a go. This is my model of a freight train for simmars. It may be under scale or too skinny but I'll fix that later because this is only the basis of what I'm trying  to achieve.  

 

[LVK_ST 2]

I like it !! 5/5

AUTOMATA LIST UPDATED:

11-13-10