nybt-forum-threads Darknono35's NYBT projects

[Susaji 523]

Very Nice, You use A 3DSMAX!

[gutterclub 2,729]

thanks guys!

Yes I use 3dsmax 2010 for made my BAT but I doesn't know used BAT4MAX with the tools, and tuto are in english it's not easy to translate that

Well it seems you have got it to make preview renders in BAT4MAX? What parts are you struggling with as you seem to have a grasp of modelling, GMAX exports etc etc...are you using Arch and Design materials? I would suggest using this for all materials on the model, they are more realistic and customable. Would really like to see you move forward with yuor BATS condiering you have both the talent and tools

[Darknono35 3,138]

In reality I build my model in 3ds max (model textures more) then I export to 3ds format SC4 BAT. Can I export format SC4 in the game.

But do not know my building export directly from BAT4MAX. I do not understand.

The Tishman is ready =D

In the meantime, here's another skyscraper of the 5th ave in NYC.

650 fifth Ave / Piaget Building:

[Girafe 1,729]

I translated in french the tuto made by SImfox on how to install correctly BAT4MAX

Have a look there:

https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10596.msg319715#msg319715

Moreover with the last version of bat4max, you have nothing complex to do, just follow the few steps even if your english is bad you can easly succeed

[gutterclub 2,729]

I think you'd see a great improvement if you rendered from BAT4MAX as it is designed, like Girafe says, its very straight forward process. I'd also advise using Arch and Design materials, working on using actuall glass materials and doing proper nightlights as your models are definately lacking in the night light department, again especially so with the tools you have at your disposal.

New building is looking nice, textures are improving

[Sgt Pepper 864]

New building looks amazing Darknono35! Very great to see you back.

[weixc812 509]

New building is great

Eager to see it in different angles

[Darknono35 3,138]

Thanks Girafe. I've saw your tuto. Now I'm try working on

Thanks for your support, I'm working on a lot of buildings around the fifth Avenue. If I can used nightlight and BAT4MAX correctly they will be very cool

[Darknono35 3,138]

Here is the problem: (

I have exported from gmax LOD format ". SC4model" I returns to 3dsmax2010, I click "render model" as usual and it crashes!

[paulvmontfort 617]

I also had this problem recently because I upgraded to windows 7. You have to run 3ds max as an administrator and it will work fine

[Darknono35 3,138]

thanks paulvmontfort it's ok export is ready .

But after export of the building from 3dsmax the ".SC4model" file contain just the LODs and nothing else.

Like the tuto of Girafe explain, we must select "FSH Batch Build", this is OK and the command windows open. In next when I select "DAT FSH Insert" a dialogue box open and say that :

[gutterclub 2,729]

If you are using the latest version of BAT4MAX there is no need to do anything manually.

Just export the LODS as a .3ds model, import them into GMAX and export, this creates the .SC4model file in your plugins folder, then once you export is ready, select the target model and click dat exports..this then runs through rendering, creating the FSH files and inserting them automatically

[Darknono35 3,138]

Thanks gutterclub, I've already install the bat4max 5. The last version is very anoying. Today I try this tools for nightlight and reflect the result are awesomes, and in the next days I would like post the "Tishman building" and the "650 fifth avenue" on the STEX.

[T Wrecks 10,209]

Well, make sure to post some pictures here first. It's really awesome that you are using 3dsmax now. Your texturing skills have improved considerably, and once you're familiar with reflective windows, Arch & Design materials and some of the great night lighting options, the quality of your buildings will skyrocket!

[Darknono35 3,138]

This isn't my futur project lol, but just an small picture in game, it's show you an small building used for my work on light and spots. It's very interesting what we can do with this tool =D

[gutterclub 2,729]

For these sort of windows you won't need spots, or any lighting. Jason has written a tutorial on using Self illuminated materials to fake a night window.

https://www.simtropolis.com/forum/topic/4778-jasons-bats/page__view__findpost__p__1146813

It's really straight forward, just create a material in tick self illumination, then in the filter check box just use your nightlight bitmap.

You can also turn glare on using the glare button in BAT4MAX toolbar next to the night lighting options.

[Darknono35 3,138]

I need your opinion for the 650 fifth avenue, I would like adding light on the roof, it's too dark like this :

leave your coms.

[Darknono35 3,138]

The Tishman building: 666 fifth avenue

[cmdp123789 710]

WOOOOOOOOOOW!!! thats awesome... like... you are back, and then suddendly out of the blue you have managed to work on like 4 buildings... and two of them are released and two are about to... how do you do this??? its really breathtaking... I really enjoy all your work, and its good from you to share it with the community... keep it up buddy!!!

[T Wrecks 10,209]

The Tishman Building looks great! Are the different roof textures for the different levels intentional?

I think you are on a really good track; your texturing skills have improved. You are also using true reflective windows and a ground plane now, that's great. In case of the Tishman Building, however, I think the ground plane is not ideal yet. There are too many large surfaces in one and the same colour, and too many clearly discernible shapes. Your ground plane doesn't have to be an actual image, it can also be a bit more chaotic and undefined. After all, its only purpose is to create the vague illusion of unspecific "city reflections" in the windows.

Btw, have you scaled the building on the Z axis yet? I'm asking because it looks a bit squat right now, but maybe that's how it is.

In any case, it's good to have you back. I hope you are here to stay.

[Darknono35 3,138]

Thanks guys! It's really nice to retake the BAT and 3D.

The Tishman has two textures for the roof levels, it's normaly. I would like adding dirt for the first roof, and adding blinds backside the windows. I still have a lot of work done on the building

I should actually change the scale of the Z axis the windows are beings moin Crushed it.

Now I finish the 650 fifth ave et je le post sur le STEX

[Darknono35 3,138]

Rockefeller International Building:

[Fargo 561]

IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!! And not to mention, an incredibly amazing surprise!

Does this mean you are planning on BATing all of the buildings in the complex?

[weixc812 509]

This Rockefeller is so great

[Susaji 523]

cool!

[Darknono35 3,138]

Thanks all !! But it's not the final version

@In Soviet Russia: Likely

[cmdp123789 710]

Congrats on your recent release! I really liked it... Im already using it in my NYC recreation! Keep up the good work!

[dubaidude303 1,124]

Please keep creating more! These are amazingly awesome!

[ComeTogetherOverMe 4]

Do you take requests? If so, then can you please make a recreation of 599 Lexington Ave.

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Please, please, please do not put speed over quality!!!!!! Look at the details of the building and I think you need to work on the texturing and the window frames does not seem to be visible, the model look to quickly made, like your in a rush, I am too, butquality is important .