Reddonquixote's BAT thread

[APSMS 1,892]

To be honest, the way freshwater place's tower sort of seems disjointed from the base (and the fact that the building looks totally fine w/o a tower) seems like an easy way to add multiple BATs to your collection rather simply. Should take much less time to render, too. I think with all the work on the base for Q1 the same would apply, although the rooftop pool does sort of require a reason for it's existence much more than a rooftop terrace.

 

Either way, there is some excellent work going on here.

[Reddonquixote 4,338]

Hi - sorry I've been MIA, I had a rather unsuccessful transition to Macbook Pro

 

Macbook Pro + BAT =

 

Back to my Alienware

 

Weixc - nope, won't be diagonal

 

Jason - hmmm... you sounded very certain about that. Unfortunately Ambient occlusion is a mystery that continues to elude me. All I can say is, absolutely all my materials (except for glass) since the Times Weekly Building have had ambient occlusion turned on. I've done more research on the topic... one thing I came across was this guy (I think he was baking ambient occlusion onto his model), he basically made a white texture and applied it to everything, then applied AO to it. That got me thinking, that might be a good way to test that AO settings are right before applying actual textures. (Not the baking bit, just the all white bit). Anyway, I'll give it a go.

 

Art128 - not really sure what you're saying. Yes, the lights are reflections. Is that bad? Not sure how to make them not reflect. Any ideas? In terms of the roof lighting, its just building illumination. The roof doesn't require human access before it can be illuminated? Or.. roof access could be concealed

 

Sloonei - I looked hard and finally found an image where the sign looked illuminated, although it could have been photoshopped that way . Anycase, I followed suit and it looks better..

 

 

Delecto - same as with Art comments above. I'm not sure what more work needs to be done. More specifics would be good

 

Thanks everyone who has commented

[PBGV103 729]

Looks amazing. I found this image of your building with the sign illuminated. It looks like the only difference is the dash through the A is red.

[jaredh 195]

In general, this equation hold true:

 

Simcity + Mac = 

 

Some people manage to break the cycle...most find the equation is true.

Also, the slash under the "Hyatt" word is always red in my experience.

[ausa07 66]

Looking great!  Not sure how far along you are but are some of the windows on this side of the tower going to be illuminated like the other side?  If that has already been done disregard what I said... I only say that because it seems as if the rooms on this side are all dark/unoccupied.  Unless these rooms have super-tinted privacy glass or something 

[Thin White Duke 4,072]

Another beautiful BAT that I can't stand waiting for. 

[dubaidude303 1,119]

It's looking awesome! I cannot wait for this beauty!

[Sloonei 25]

looks a whole lot better red! I agree with Evan, the rooms seem a bit to dark on hte back side of the hotel.

[Thin White Duke 4,072]

Such awe...

 

Your skills, man. 

[Finnbhennach 161]

Good to see you again here, Red! It's been awhile.  Although, a bit late, congrats on the stunning Freshwater Place release!  Yay. But, yes, I'm definitely gonna keep track of this beauty. Have a good one as always.

[Darknono35 3,137]

Gorgeous !

[weixc812 509]

Merry Christmas, Reddon. Thank you so much for the fun you bring us.

I have this little gift for you---Arts Centre Spire with changeable nightlights!

Here is the download link:

http://rapidshare.com/share/95CF706E49DB7A3756B4BE2FD52DC805

And you need to remove all the former files you made about Arts Centre Spire from the Plugins folder. The lot is in the Landmark menu (with non-specially made icon). I only made the DN version. The color of the spire will change every hour, following the sequence:red-green-blue-purple.

I'd say if there's anything I can do in the future, I'm always ready to help.

Hope you enjoy it.

[sencillo1 47]

just downloaded it, and it works! awesome.

[Reddonquixote 4,338]

Wow Weixc, that's really fantastic. Thankyou!! You're very clever, timed props was beyond me .Should I upload it into the STEX?

 

Re the red dash in the Hyatt Sign... um...   nah...   can't do it    !! Just seems so tacky .

 

Evan/ Sloonei.. yeah night windows on this building are really hard. They look semi-ok from the front of the building, but at the back they don't work. Due to the window glazing (presumably) the windows are really dimly illuminated at night. When dim nightlights are applied to the BAT the glare doesn't affect them and they look like dull matte pictures have been stuck onto the outside of the building. If I make them too bright, they don't look right either. I need to keep playing with it until I find the right method. Its weird, I've made dim windows before, just this BAT for some reason. Might be all the different angles of the glass.

 

Thanks for nice comments everyone! I've been feverishly working away on another project, hope to post something soon

[IL. 1,043]

Amazing work, it looks very detailed and big, great work for the lights   

I suggest to give that glass texture some opacity, and place some lights inside some of the building's floors.

[weixc812 509]

Wow Weixc, that's really fantastic. Thankyou!! You're very clever, timed props was beyond me .Should I upload it into the STEX?

 

Oh Reddon, it will be great if you're willing to upload the lot.    But in order to make it complete, I have to do a little adjustment:

1. change the instance of one desc file to make it uncollide with the original lots you made.

2. adjust all 24 props(in one lot) to precisely one centre point.

3. make an icon for the lot.

4. do everything again for the MN version.

All these things take a few days...Then the Readme file work will be left to you.(I'm really not good at it)

Btw, since the model files are so large, the upload of MN and DN will take more than 50Mb altogether...

[Thin White Duke 4,072]

I just really can't wait. Today is when christmas is celebrated in Sweden, so I'm really hoping for the best here! 

 

Merry Christmas and a happy new BAT!!!!! 

[Reddonquixote 4,338]

Thanks Weixc.. let me know when its ready

 

Here's my next project... its an eclectic cacophony of post-modern grotesqueness, possibly ranks as on of the ugliest BATs ever made... but as materials is my weakness, this project is going to be a case study in making materials.. and as this building appears to be made out of every concievable substance to man I thought it would be a good one to practice on. Hope you will indulge me (and even help out a little) as I progress through each section

 

Anyway, here it is.. Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, complete with... ME Bank Tower, UniLodge on Swanston, Melbourne Central Station, the Cross Culture Church (?), and a couple of oddly preserved historical buildings that make no sense in context with the rest of the development.. but I guess that's quintessential Melbourne really

 

 

 

 

 

It appears as though 3DSMax 2012 produces much crisper renders than 2010.. something I need to get used to :kitty:

[Ion_Cannon 677]

Interesting, a mish mash of materials indeed, seems Melbourne is like London in that respect.

[T Wrecks 10,209]

My eyes, my eyes! Aaaaaah!

 

*splashes cold water into eyes*

*blinks a few times*

 

Phew, that's better. What a cacophony indeed!

[Bipin 3,402]

Lovely work as always Reddonquixote! I'm loving the rich, eclectic variance in physical form and texture; The contrast between styles is quite energetic. By the way, that conical glass roof sure could hold a nice big Christmas tree!

[Delecto 941]

  This cacophonic organized chaos is absolutely unacceptable, you gotta put some order.

[Charlie_Zane 963]

That looks amazing Red! Having just been there a few days ago I can't wait to see how it'll turn out like!
Just a few questions; Will the shot tower inside the glass cone be visible? And how large will it be in terms of tile size?

[Sloonei 25]

Oh my! I liked Bipin's idea about the Christmas tree in the glass roof reflecting in.

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Looks great.

[RepublicMaster 428]

It's so busy looking! I look forward to see more progress on this.

[shinkansen1 84]

...Okay, that gave me a headache. Hopefully the textures will make it less garish.

[SimGuy23 67]

Your work is awesome, but.....

Have you ever worked on some Brisbane or Gold Coast buildings? Perhaps some old BATs lying somewhere inside your computer? That would be awesome. 

^^^^ Not trying to put pressure on you, just wondering

[Darknono35 3,137]

Amazing work

[InCommandOfCars 22]

This looks amazing! Can't wait to finally have it in my city
Keep up the amazing work!

Also, i wonder if any of these people commenting realise this is a real building you're trying to recreate? 

I like the building as is.