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9 minutes ago, Tyberius06 said:

it's the rule of the SC4 community

And of course that is above the law ..... I forgot ..... man, what a nonsense.
I'm the author of my models and I and only I forgive the rights to it. And if only one stone is changed, it is punishable.
It does not matter if this is usus or not.
The studs will not be made in SimCity and I'll prove it to you. End of the discussion.

[rsc204 21,866]

22 minutes ago, WolfZe said:

I'm the author of my models and I and only I forgive the rights to it. And if only one stone is changed, it is punishable.

Whilst I agree with you, this ONLY applies to your models.

Tyberious has quite clearly stated that he has not altered your models, he has just used them as part of his work. A relot is very standard practise around here, as in it's something that's gone on since the beginnings of this community. Provided your actual model is not re-distributed, anyone is free to use it in their works and upload a lot with it to the exchanges, linking back to your original models as a dependency.

On the subject of law, you might want to look at the EULA for the game and it's associated tools. You'll quickly see the ownership rights of everything created using the tools of Maxis; SC4BAT / PIM / Lot Editor, are actually given to EA/Maxis. That's what happens when the world sees everything in the vain of lawyers and control, nobody benefits from this. Thankfully EA have never to my knowledge enforced this, but then we're not making money distributing anything either. The point being, I for one prefer the community we have based on sharing and respect over one of copyrights and lawyers, it's done us a lot more good in the long run.

Now, personal feelings aside, time to put my Moderator hat on...

This is not the place for these discussions, this thread is dedicated to discussing works in progress. I kindly ask that any further discussion not directly pertaining to this matter, be done elsewhere. If any party wants to open a new thread under the SC4 Custom Content forum (probably the logical place), I'd be happy to move the relevant discussion into that thread.

[JulianMIA 1,611]

26 minutes ago, mattb325 said:

With regard to the post(s) on the previous page re permissions, etc. I think the conversation has become somewhat convoluted and overlaid with a series of misinterpretations (imagine that happening on the internet, of all places ). 

Silurs initial post refers to re-purposing PEGs work.

Pegasus' downloads came with the completely ridiculous and completely unenforceable disclaimer meaning that you could not reuse in any way shape or form even for your own purposes:

"This product is the exclusive property of Pegasus Productions and SC4Pegasus.Com. This product is expressly provided for entertainment purposes on authorized download pages. This product may not be altered, reused or redistributed in any way. Approvals for modification and commercial licenses can be requested via email at licenses@sc4pegasus.com."

I note that there are other discussions bubbling up to the surface around the site; and, my two cents....making changes to someone's model (either re-scaling, re-texturing or altering the actual model in any way) requires the author's permission to upload the changed version. Simply using an existing model as a linked dependency is standard practice. It is always polite to let the owner know out of courtesy, but isn't necessary.

 

At any rate, back to topic: JulianMIA, the peek-a-boo tunnel dressing is truly like one of those before and after shows on TV  

 

Edit: @JulianMIA, can I ask where that HD palm behind the bus shelter comes from? It's very realistic 

 

That is part of the tropical flora pack from @flunight, the short.coco.nucifera2 to be exact!  I used to ignore the leaning / falling palms as being too beachy but I realized, living in Miami, that they are everywhere and are just as amazing as the straight ups.  I just started using them to nice affect.

[mattb325 28,891]

Thank you so much for pointing flunight out to me!

A whole series of excellent new props and MMPs to enjoy...and to think I wasn't even aware of them ....

[nycsc4 5,250]

16 minutes ago, mattb325 said:

Thank you so much for pointing flunight out to me!

A whole series of excellent new props and MMPs to enjoy...and to think I wasn't even aware of them ....

I'll second that.  Just downloaded them myself.

Btw, nice to see you still lurking around here.
Though I haven't missed a single one of your downloads on SC4D.  : )

Here are a couple shots of some new residential development in the eastern part of Vancouver.  Still a lot of blending to do, but getting closer to finally, at long last, completing this tile.

Thanks!

[JulianMIA 1,611]

24 minutes ago, mattb325 said:

Thank you so much for pointing flunight out to me!

A whole series of excellent new props and MMPs to enjoy...and to think I wasn't even aware of them ....

It is amazing how much is out there to be found yet.

BTW you should get a big shout-out from me because your juvenile fan palm was THE plant prop that helped me finally achieve the south Florida tropical lushness I was looking for - the look that represents the new urban areas of Miami and hence my fictional metropolis of Biscayne.  Lots of great other plant props contributed but it was that one that really made the difference!  Now I just want to use it all the time.  Taller than ground covers, shorter than trees - they add perfect depth...

 

[Simmer2 23,831]

SM2 Old Dutch Windmill is also available here

 

[Silur 3,308]

The great artist from France - Krasner came to this site. You're great !!!

These are my favorite objects.

THANK YOU !!!   

[pclark06 12,073]

cookie delivery...

[TakemeThere 5,834]

Been rebuilding and adding to my plugins folder after a long layoff but like always my attention is drawn away from the task at hand by the NAM always the first thing I play with after a long layoff

 

@JulianMIA Nice, you've put it too good use. The tunnel texture is very cohesive with the overall textures you are using in your city.

Btw got a question for you, where did you get that RRW ballast texture? I've installed the latest NAM(v.36) but there doesn't seem to be a retexture option for the RRW in there.

 

 

[kingofsimcity 5,740]

Made some veeery subtle changes to the Freightliner lot for @pclark06...

Another version with an opened up back for some possible expansion fun!

[nycsc4 5,250]

A couple shots around some recently completed areas in Central Vancouver:

Thanks!

[Barroco Hispano 26,944]

2017 Renault Zoe (Electric Car):

[JulianMIA 1,611]

9 hours ago, Takingyouthere said:

Been rebuilding and adding to my plugins folder after a long layoff but like always my attention is drawn away from the task at hand by the NAM always the first thing I play with after a long layoff

 

@JulianMIA Nice, you've put it too good use. The tunnel texture is very cohesive with the overall textures you are using in your city.

Btw got a question for you, where did you get that RRW ballast texture? I've installed the latest NAM(v.36) but there doesn't seem to be a retexture option for the RRW in there.

 

 

Thanks!  That diagonal tunnel is going to be even more handy than I thought in the beginning.

There aren't any options for changing balance or setting the underrail in the NAM itself, true.  The actual gray ballast around the tracks is part of the RRW reskin which is not officially released yet but is around.

I wanted continuity of ground in all of the my rail areas as opposed to having any grass at all so to get the whole effect I had to do two other things: 

1.  I changed out the underrail first from the brown dirt default to the dark gray gravel that would compliment the reskin ballast texture.

2. Then I realized that interior tracks, untouched by another lot, had no underrail, neither did curves and switches, had grass under them still.  So once I had settled on a particular underrail I actually changed my entire terrain to match the underrail - again because I did not care about the grass.  This is the only way I could figure out to achieve the look of the rails that I wanted.

Sorry maybe more info that you wanted!?!  I just wasn't sure what you were most interested in.  Rivit and rsc204 helped me out with all of it so I'm sure you could get whatever aspects of the set up you are interested in - the reskin or underrail or both.  lmk

BTW your tunnels and that interchange are going to look great when finished, I love building stuff like that!  That more complex the better....

[ESP15 571]

Hello good afternoon to everyone. A few hours ago I started working on a tower that I have wanted to have on SC4 for a long time, 425 - 5th Avenue NYC.  

I got with Sketchup since I do not have 3DMAX. I'm designing the main parts of the building. My question is.

Do you know with what tool can I design many windows at once? And how to create good textures without using images?

Thank you, I hope you like the idea of this work.

[CT14 2,486]

@ESP15 Hey, that looks like a great start! I suggest you start a new thread for your works in the BAT forum, that way we can give you detailed feedback.

In Gmax, Windows are usually Arrayed as Instances (regular spacing with the Array, all changes reflected on all windows with Instancing).

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5 minutes ago, CT14 said:

@ESP15 Hey, that looks like a great start! I suggest you start a new thread for your works in the BAT forum, that way we can give you detailed feedback.

In Gmax, Windows are usually Arrayed as Instances (regular spacing with the Array, all changes reflected on all windows with Instancing).

@CT14 Thanks for your advice, I hope I can do it. And right now I'm going to create a new BAT forum. And there I will be passing my progress. Thank you!

[pclark06 12,073]

I know I have some other stuff being released the next few days, but First, Watch this...

[RRetail 7,912]

2 hours ago, pclark06 said:

I know I have some other stuff being released the next few days, but First, Watch this...

Thumbs up for another chain I've never heard of.

The steaks have been raised

[Evanjs 602]

@RRetail nices!!! I only heard of first watch for the first time like 3 or 4 months ago! 

[Simmer2 23,831]

It has come to my attention that a certain lot has now become somewhat unavailable and so I took it upon myself to re-create it but in a different format.

The lot in question (center pivot irrigation field) was originally created by dedgren. I never downloaded it therefore I do not know if it was texture based or model based.

Well I went ahead and made it in model format therefore it can be plopped over any terrain or pre_existing farm field you may have. The model is made to occupy a 9X9 grid but it fits in a 1X1 tile.
 
I have made 1 of the 4 (winter/spring/summer/autumn) and here it is. If you guys like it, I will then go ahead and do the other 3 seasons (It takes 2 hours per render) and yes, once all 4 are completed, they will all fit in a 1x1 tile and will act like a seasonal field. (before anyone asks, yes I will make the irrigation rig move to a different position in each season ;))

Here is the winter version (HD)
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Simmer2

[pclark06 12,073]

@Simmer2 the Three Rivers ones were so nice and sadly they are not around right now. I would love these!

[Haljackey 17,398]

Squeaking in a right turn without any demolition

[Silur 3,308]

11 hours ago, pclark06 said:

@Simmer2 the Three Rivers ones were so nice and sadly they are not around right now. I would love these!

I saw a great artist Dedgren (David) on this website under SKYLINES. I think You can contact him...

I'm thinking here: https://community.simtropolis.com/profile/37137-dedgren/

His work has about 2.4 MG (models, textures and lots since 2008).

Thanks.

[Barroco Hispano 26,944]

International Navistar 4300 Armored Cash Truck (Unmarked):

[RRetail 7,912]

One step closer to completion.

[Evanjs 602]

3 minutes ago, RRetail said:

One step closer to completion.

Damn!!!! 

[korver 27,686]

An aerial view of the Great Pyramids of Giza in 2500 BCE.

 

[Dreadnought 8,231]

@korver

This is magnificent !!

Zahi Hawass could not have depicted it any better.  You've got it right down to the odd catchment pond along the edge of the floodplain.

   

[Simmer2 23,831]

Thank you everyone!

Well I went ahead and rendered the other 3 seasons. I'm experimenting with seasonal settings at the moment and the results are not too shabby. The interval between models is 3 months. Obviously for posting reasons I accelerated the process. The actual time from start to finish is 365 days.

So here it is in all 4 seasons. Winter-Spring-Summer-Fall. We will call it SM2 Seasonal Center Pivot Irrigation Field
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Simmer2