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[CT14 2,486]

@BartonThinks This is really cool, and if you published the props I'm sure folks would use them. Same for the lots!

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Now very fresh on offer....

 

[Diego Del Llano 5,206]

Dunder Mifflin, Inc. 

this is a model of my authorship.

[BartonThinks 3,416]

55 minutes ago, DLoader said:

@BartonThinks This is really cool, and if you published the props I'm sure folks would use them. Same for the lots!

Thanks! That's really encouraging to hear. The goal is to have a comprehensive set of lots for each era, basically replacing the vanilla Maxis options and allowing players to create full cities that evolve from one era to the next. I'll need to figure out a strategy for releasing the materials once I have enough of them prepared to merit a release though.

Releasing prop packs shouldn't be too much of an issue, but textures and lots might be. I've created custom textures that use elements of textures created by @CycleDogg, so that'll be something I need to work out - either by getting his permission or by creating my own texture resources so that I don't need to rely on his. As for releasing a complete set of lots, I've got some big worries about the laundry list of dependencies that would require. The residential stuff would be pretty manageable, but the list of files required for commercial, industrial, and civic lots would be... extensive. Also, a lot of the dependencies come packaged with lots that would need to be deleted or blocked if you wanted to grow era-appropriate cities.

I have some pipe-dream ideas about getting permission from certain content creators/curators to include their models with any packs I release to keep the dependencies list manageable. That's almost definitely not going to happen, but it's the only way I can imagine making these lots available to wider audience. So for the meantime, I'm choosing to pretend like it's a realistic option.

[pclark06 12,073]

Early stages of a Bobcat dealer. This is based off the Sunbelt but will do a different building for a second variation that sells both Bobcats and forklifts.

[nycsc4 5,250]

Last remaining portion of the Robson Greenway north of City Hall has been completed:

Actual view:

[CT14 2,486]

7 hours ago, BartonThinks said:

laundry list of dependencies

There are some really large lists, plugin-pack-style, showing up on the LEX as 'shell packages' using the dependency tracker. You might be able to use that, especially since you do have unique content to go along with the huge lists.

[rsc204 21,866]

7 hours ago, BartonThinks said:

Thanks! That's really encouraging to hear. The goal is to have a comprehensive set of lots for each era, basically replacing the vanilla Maxis options and allowing players to create full cities that evolve from one era to the next. I'll need to figure out a strategy for releasing the materials once I have enough of them prepared to merit a release though.

Releasing prop packs shouldn't be too much of an issue, but textures and lots might be. I've created custom textures that use elements of textures created by @CycleDogg, so that'll be something I need to work out - either by getting his permission or by creating my own texture resources so that I don't need to rely on his. As for releasing a complete set of lots, I've got some big worries about the laundry list of dependencies that would require. The residential stuff would be pretty manageable, but the list of files required for commercial, industrial, and civic lots would be... extensive. Also, a lot of the dependencies come packaged with lots that would need to be deleted or blocked if you wanted to grow era-appropriate cities.

I have some pipe-dream ideas about getting permission from certain content creators/curators to include their models with any packs I release to keep the dependencies list manageable. That's almost definitely not going to happen, but it's the only way I can imagine making these lots available to wider audience. So for the meantime, I'm choosing to pretend like it's a realistic option.

Getting permission to release the content of others is tricky in two ways. First, most won't want you to do this and second, it's doubtful you'd even get a reply from those who moved on. My advice, don't waste a moment bothering, it's all time better spent on other things.

The number of dependencies is what it is. I won't lie, beyond a certain point I won't touch a download, it's too much agro. But, if you are offering good quality content, not everyone will feel the same, so you need to try at least to make it easier on those people. The LEX dependency tracker is great, provided not too many dependencies are only available elsewhere. You should take a copy of them all yourself and install them into a blank Plugins folder. From there you can work out exactly which files you do need to keep for your content and which you don't. Place both into separate folders and run a command in the CMD line which makes a .txt file listing every file in each folder. A little bit of copy/paste and tidy up later, you have a Cleanitol list which can both check everything needed is present, plus also remove everything that shouldn't be. The last one is problematic if someone wants to use both your lots and the originals, however you can't be responsible for everything. Done this way, you've at least made things as simple as possible. Obviously I've not given step-by-step instructions here, but feel free to ask for more specifics later if this sounds good to you.

If you take someone else's texture and change it in some way, then it's considered fair use to re-distribute the modified version. If you've not modified it, why not link to the original package in the first place? Of course it never hurts to be courteous, especially with active modders and ask them for the OK. Likewise it's often appreciated in these cases to acknowledge their contributions in the download description or documentation.

[CT14 2,486]

[BartonThinks 3,416]

27 minutes ago, CT14 said:

There are some really large lists, plugin-pack-style, showing up on the LEX as 'shell packages' using the dependency tracker. You might be able to use that, especially since you do have unique content to go along with the huge lists.

Thanks! That will probably be worth a look when the time comes to release this stuff (provided I get to that point). Also...

5 minutes ago, CT14 said:

This looks incredible, and it'll be pretty much an instant download from me. Over the moon to see this, and so glad to see you creating new SC4 content.

14 minutes ago, rsc204 said:

Getting permission to release the content of others is tricky in two ways. First, most won't want you to do this and second, it's doubtful you'd even get a reply from those who moved on. My advice, don't waste a moment bothering, it's all time better spent on other things.

The number of dependencies is what it is. I won't lie, beyond a certain point I won't touch a download, it's too much agro. But, if you are offering good quality content, not everyone will feel the same, so you need to try at least to make it easier on those people. The LEX dependency tracker is great, provided not too many dependencies are only available elsewhere. You should take a copy of them all yourself and install them into a blank Plugins folder. From there you can work out exactly which files you do need to keep for your content and which you don't. Place both into separate folders and run a command in the CMD line which makes a .txt file listing every file in each folder. A little bit of copy/paste and tidy up later, you have a Cleanitol list which can both check everything needed is present, plus also remove everything that shouldn't be. The last one is problematic if someone wants to use both your lots and the originals, however you can't be responsible for everything. Done this way, you've at least made things as simple as possible. Obviously I've not given step-by-step instructions here, but feel free to ask for more specifics later if this sounds good to you.

If you take someone else's texture and change it in some way, then it's considered fair use to re-distribute the modified version. If you've not modified it, why not link to the original package in the first place? Of course it never hurts to be courteous, especially with active modders and ask them for the OK. Likewise it's often appreciated in these cases to acknowledge their contributions in the download description or documentation.

Yeah, I get it. Like you, there's a certain point where I just won't touch a download if the dependency list is too long. Unfortunately, there's really no way to get around extensive dependencies with the project I've started. As I said earlier, it's more a matter of letting myself believe this is possible than thinking it actually is. A big motivation on this project is the idea of creating something that will be available to a wider audience and that even a casual SC4 player can easily install/use. Both of those possibilities will more or less go out the window with a traditional dependencies setup. The scope of the project is wildly unrealistic to begin with. If I ever finish, it won't be anytime soon. So, for the time being, I see no real harm in deluding myself if it makes working on the project more enjoyable.

It's nice to know there aren't any real worries about the textures. I've turned the original textures into Photoshop patterns so that I can "paint" different areas with different styles of grass, dirt, etc. I'd probably still get in touch with CP before releasing them, assuming he checks back into SC4D anytime soon.

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Many thanks to all friends of my work, for now more than 10000 likes.
Even though I am sometimes annoyed that I often have over 100 downloads of my files but then only 10-15 likes.
That's why these 10,000 likes are all the more important to me. Show that some people can still thank for "free" things.
Thanks again to all Likers and everyone who followed me up to here.

Greetings from Hamburg / Germany.

Wolf

 

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4 hours ago, WolfZe said:

I often have over 100 downloads of my files but then only 10-15 likes.

Dear Wolfze, please keep churning out wonderful buildings and I promise I'll keep liking them every single time. 

[11241036 5,115]

As a little snack in-between, I made some roundabout filler with a nice centerpiece prop made by NBVC:

 

[kschmidt 6,223]

7 hours ago, WolfZe said:

Many thanks to all friends of my work, for now more than 10000 likes.
Even though I am sometimes annoyed that I often have over 100 downloads of my files but then only 10-15 likes.
That's why these 10,000 likes are all the more important to me. Show that some people can still thank for "free" things.
Thanks again to all Likers and everyone who followed me up to here.

Greetings from Hamburg / Germany.

Wolf

 

Congratularions, reaching for such a high goal ! Likes need to be hard earned I say. Community work, help, create, enjoy others. All rewards are for those who do in there way what they like to do, everyone rewarded in there supposed way, trixies awards are for those who created out of this world exceptional work, you need a talent to do so. We all are hapy with appreciation of our efforts by the community or this is great or small, congretulations !

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All SIMS who do not pay their taxes come here .....
Correctional facility or district prison 13 x 13 jail

 

[MilitantRadical 2,844]

Some custom lots for my high-tech industrial area. Trees not yet appeared cause I haven't pressed >.

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12 hours ago, WolfZe said:

Many thanks to all friends of my work, for now more than 10000 likes.
Even though I am sometimes annoyed that I often have over 100 downloads of my files but then only 10-15 likes.
That's why these 10,000 likes are all the more important to me. Show that some people can still thank for "free" things.
Thanks again to all Likers and everyone who followed me up to here.

Greetings from Hamburg / Germany.

Wolf

 

I have a feeling this is your first 10,000 likes.

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On 2020-07-16 at 1:08 AM, ByeByeBayou said:

New Journal entry up. You can find a link in my signature or here. 

That first pic is... wow (the rest ain't bad either ! 

 

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On 2020-07-18 at 1:08 PM, Belfastsocrates said:

A WIP shot of the south Elmfield district. This area is almost finished and features the majestic Sir Robert and Lady Jefferson Gallery and Park  as well as the Perseus National Tennis Centre, a world championship venue and national tennis training facility. 

First full update should be ready within the coming week or so.

 

Nice ! and, we have this dual arena thingie ? (bottom right). Where , where ? 

[Dreadnought 8,231]

Yo, guys --

A few more shots from Wilhelmshaven South --

As we move toward the bottom of the island, we come to the AMV Plaza on the left and the Sky Towers I & II on the right.  In between, we have a collection of @mattb325 buildings all strung together in my first experiment with his "narrow alley" concept.  The various buildings and the night lighting present a wonderful contrast to the neighboring structures -- really gives you that "Uptown Manhattan" feel at night.

 

A little farther south, we come to the end of the bay where it tapers into the South Inlet.  The inlet is too narrow and shallow for big ships, and the bridges limit the small boat traffic -- especially the tall-masted yachts.  But the inlet is spanned by what might just be my favorite bridge in the whole world -- the Sydney Harbor Bridge.  Built in 1932, it was -- for many years -- the widest arch span bridge in the world.

 

And here are two views of the lower tip of the island and the "bar" at the mouth of the inlet.

 

PROGRESS REPORT on the Imperial Dockyards

From right to left, you can see the industrial strip on the offshore mole, with the repair docks above it.  Then the oil refueling dock with a tugboat station just to the left.  Farther along is the Commercial fuel oil delivery point, with a tanker unloading.  Next is the South Channel harbor entrance.  In the left, lower corner you can see the munitions piers and complex.  Just above that, are the beginnings of the coaling station.

 

Here,  a tugboat pier has been added at the top of the coaling basin, while the coal handling facilities are filling out nicely.

In this one, the coaling complex is pretty much in its' finished state.  A railyard has been added at the top to service the locomotives assigned to the complex as well as holding incoming and out-going rail cars.

And this is a shot of the right half of the map at that time.  I'm hoping to open a "CJ" very soon that will provide many detailed shots of the "specialist" operations shown on these wide-zoom map shots.

 

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On 2020-07-25 at 8:55 AM, Barroco Hispano said:

Ficus carica (Common Fig):

 

Splendid ! MOAR trees, YES ! And we can expect them at at STEX near us when ? 

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2 hours ago, SIM-ple Jack said:

I have a feeling this is your first 10,000 likes.

..... and my last. My Sketchup (I can't do anything else, just Sketchup and SC4 B.A.T.) license expires in two weeks.

And since the new subscriptin system is far too expensive for me, it was that.
No more new things from Wolf and no more lightless buildings ...... Oorah....

[Barroco Hispano 26,932]

This lemon tree looks so small 

It looks more like a bush than a tree...

[Billk2007 307]

7 hours ago, 11241036 said:

As a little snack in-between, I made some roundabout filler with a nice centerpiece prop made by NBVC:

 

These are great

[Haljackey 17,398]

Working on a minor border checkpoint. This will form the first connection in my mega-region with SimNation (region edge)

The highway running through the mountains has been notoriously difficult to tame

One tile to go to the actual border

[SIM-ple Jack 17,450]

1 hour ago, WolfZe said:

..... and my last. My Sketchup (I can't do anything else, just Sketchup and SC4 B.A.T.) license expires in two weeks.

And since the new subscriptin system is far too expensive for me, it was that.
No more new things from Wolf and no more lightless buildings ...... Oorah....

 

Well, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I still get likes and I'm the most hated member around here. Last I checked, they're not really worth anything anyway. I will miss your most- excellent work though. Lighting or no lighting.

[Dreadnought 8,231]

12 minutes ago, SIM-ple Jack said:

 

Well, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I still get likes and I'm the most hated member around here. Last I checked, they're not really worth anything anyway. I will miss your most- excellent work though. Lighting or no lighting.

Unfortunately for Rico, I seem to recall that it is "THE END" ...... (Movie orchestra music kicks in and theater-goers don't bother with the titles as they file out.)

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 Toronto Island ferry 2x1.
If anyone can use it, I make a prop out of it

[Haljackey 17,398]

Winding highway through the mountain pass