" American " ATL Textures

[Ryan B 35]

For a while now, I've been working on some American textures for the Avenue Turning Lane Project.  Something along the lines of what a ST user by the name of sjh123 ( or something similar ).  I started this mod as a personal mod, but then I thought:  Maybe others out there would like this.

I'm having no problems creating the textures.  I'm doing fine with Microsoft's Paint application.  However, creating the FSH files is a very different story.  Apparently, FiSHMan hates me with a passion.  It's not working for me, and I've tried every trick in the book.

And now, we come to the thesis of this thread - would anyone be willing to take the textures I make and turn them into FSH's for me?  After the FSHs are created, I can package the mod.

If you assist me, you'll get credit for helping make this mod a success.  ( Stupid FiSHMan . . . no offense to the creator of the program! )

Many thanks in advance for anyone who's willing to help.

[Tropod 144]

Working with Fishman can sometimes result in errors with the program, but overall it's rather quite good. Usually errors will only happen if something specific is or isn't done or due to compatibility issues.

If you're able to detail the problem you're having with Fishman (maybe you had?) with specifics (i.e. pc specs, what .NET version is intalled, exactly what steps are being done etc), & may be someone can help work through the problem with you.

[prince_of_sims 0]

ryan, i'd be willing to do that for you. i've been using FiSHman for a while now, and have become fairly proficient at it. barely have any crashes or errors anymore

so, just PM me or something.... if you want them as dats, i'll also need TGI indexes.

 

cheers!

[Ryan B 35]

princeofsims - Thank you very much for your offer.  I accept! 

I can provide the TGI instances for you, don't worry about that.  I'll finish up the textures later tonight.  PM me with your e-mail address.

[kassarc16 4]

Sounds great! Will you be releasing the mod here or in another thread?

[Ryan B 35]

I'll probably start by releasing the mod in here, then see if Tropod wants to include it as another optional NAM plugin.

Originally, I had said that I had only altered the textures for zoom 5 ( and 6, since the same textures are used. )  However, the batch texture processor allows for textures for all zooms to be made. 

Therefore, I'd like to announce at this juncture that the American ATL Textures Mod will cover all zooms.

[prince_of_sims 0]

i just sent the files to ryan. for those interested, here's some screenies of the American ATL Textures.

Before:

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//prnc_ATL_preview.jpg align=baseline>

 

After:

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//prnc_US_ATL_preview.jpg align=baseline>

[TheCrybKeeper 301]

Well, Sitizens, I know am a nobody to this group, but I have to say; PLEASE continue on this venture! The screen shots are superb and very attractive appearance! I want, I WAaant!

[Ryan B 35]

frndofyaweh - Thanks for all the support.  I'll have a look at ' The Packager ''s work now, and if everything checks out, I'll release the mod.

[gstommylee 6]

our texture artist has redone this intersection so the textures would match with regular textures

[kassarc16 4]

Excellent work! Looks great!

A suggestion, since we're working on an American version, why not throw in the word Only if you feel like it.

 

Can't wait for this one!

[gstommylee 6]

We orginally had the word only but not everyone in the US understands english very well.

[kassarc16 4]

That doesn't stop public works from painting them, since English is the main language. The arrow is for the rest.

I've never noticed a turning lane without Only in this country.

[tf923 0]

I thought we were going for realism. For the most part the local transportation departments in the US don't really care that there are people who don't speak english. All the signs in America are in english.

The symbols that you see on American roadways were originally for english-speaking Americans who are illiterate, not for the [few] non-english speakers.

Only reason I'd possibly avoid the 'ONLY' is because screen resolution would probably make it look more like an ugly yellow blob than a word.

[Ryan B 35]

gst - Which intersection? 

At any rate, the first version of the mod is attached to this post.  Questions and comments are welcome.  It is, after all, my first mod release.

 

Enjoy!

[Ryan B 35]

Just a follow-up on the word ONLY debate:

The word ONLY is used up here in my part of the country, aka Western NY.  I've also seen it in Texas.

However, I don't see it much in California, especially in and around LA.  I've never been to that area, but I've seen some pictures.

[tf923 0]

I did some local investigating, and found they actually have stopped painting ONLY here too, mainly due to budgetary reasons. Now they just paint the arrows and call it a day.

[Ryan B 35]

tf923 - Where exactly is here ?

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

They put ONLY on the roads around where I live too. (midwestern Ohio) (except when they messed up and put OLNY instead, they fixed it but you can still see it.)

[tf923 0]

Date: 8/19/2005 12:04:29 PM
Author: ryanb_sc4
tf923 - Where exactly is ' here ' ?

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I live in Florida. But there's no state income tax here either, so the state is more budget-conscious, and simple things like road paint are often considered significant items to cut back on.

I'm old though, so I do remember when they used to have only painted here.

If you wanna check it out, you can load up Google Earth and check out the Tampa area. The resolution is so good you can actually see the arrows painted on the roads! I love that program.

[kassarc16 4]

So was there anymore planned for this mod?

[Ryan B 35]

kassarc16 - At this point, I'm not really sure.  MS Paint isn't exactly the greatest image editor, and gstommylee said that the ATL intersection textures had been re-designed . . . .

However, if there is any more progress, I will post it here.