Reddonquixote's BAT thread

[Za 164]

You may have already seen something like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QAHIYCYB3o, but if not it could help with achieving a glow. The first few aren't terribly great but there might be some workable material in there.

I'm still noticing new details in the base every time I come back and look

[NBAFAN1 28]

That building looks awesome. And so does the church, I just love how good the church looks.

[darn42 1,268]

When you make your lights, you can choose different presets for wallwash and other types of lights. Then, you can use the scale tool to change the photometric web to personalize it some more, whether you want it thinner or wider or taller. Try that out.

[__A 792]

Whoaaaaaaaaaaa the lights are awesome!!! You have really improved your skills!

[Reddonquixote 4,338]

Hi Za, thanks for the link.. I tried the glow effect and its came out pretty good I think. and Darn, thanks for the tip for the lights, I will give that a go. Thanks for the nice comments Nbafan and Mystic Desitny.

I tried a couple of test day exports today.. its very slow going and a bit frustrating, I exported LODs fit for a 7x6 lot and it fit perfectly on the lot but the lot editor said it couldn't save because the model was too big for the lot... hours of rendering wasted

I made Bourke Place while I was waiting though!

[Toothless Stitch 2,901]

This looks awesome. How long did you need for this one. I like the roof best, as always

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my!

One of my favourite buildings!

So detailed already!

Amazing.

And those purple lights on 120 collins, outstanding.

[Xander Dax 310]

WOW

[PBGV103 729]

I'm sure there's a way to bypass the 6x6 lot limit. Check with someone who works with Ilive Reader. I don't really have any experience there but I've seen plenty of lots larger than 6x6.

[Za 164]

I think the trouble was that the LE doesn't accept buildings that aren't contained within the lot size (i.e. overhang... I've found sometimes it looks like it's fitting, but doesn't for some reason). Though, in line with PBGV103's comment, you can - I've read - tweak the size of the building via the model file in the reader.

[Jasoncw 11,840]

Yeah, first, delete the .SC4Desc and the .SC4Lot that you had made, and then when you have only the .SC4Model file, open it in the Reader, and find the xml file, and then edit the dimensions there. That's how the plugin manager decides what the size is. After you make the .SC4Desc and .SC4Lot files those dimension numbers get copied around a few places so you'll want to edit it in the .SC4Model first so that you don't have to go around hunting down all the places where the dimensions show up.

If you're using PIM-X, it doesn't use the XML file for those numbers but it's easy enough to just change the size directly. iirc it's the occupant size. Just remember though, that the filling degree is based on the volume based on the occupant size so if you make the occupant size smaller it will lower the number of jobs.

Also, I think those dimensions are what the game uses for the construction scaffolding, so try not to make it much smaller than the building really is.

[T Wrecks 10,209]

If you are getting frustrated with the building and don't feel like meddling around much more, just send me the model and I'll get it on that 7x6 lot you had in mind.

[Reddonquixote 4,338]

Oh wow.. thanks guys! It never occurred to me it could be salvaged, I wouldn't have even thought to ask...

Thanks heaps TWrecks.. I'm almost at that point... lol.. but not quite... but I might take you up on that offer later though if I can't work it out. I'd like to try giving it a go first it might come in handy again.

[Reddonquixote 4,338]

It worked! That was pretty easy too... thanks Jason!

Here it is in-game... I still think the glass needs some work, on the West side its reflecting too much white and seems to disappear into the building. Also the brick on the church and heritage facade looks a bit dark not sure what happened there... other than that just need to finish off the nightlights and I can be done with this and not a moment too soon!

[Gn_leugim 853]

it looks beautiful

[T Wrecks 10,209]

I'd gladly take it as is. ^^

[darn42 1,268]

I had trouble finding it at first. Then I noticed it, and realized there were 4 of them. Spectacular job, it fits with the game perfectly.

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Looks even more amazing in-game!

[libellibicus 396]

It looks amazing in-game. Well done

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Great work on this building!!!

[Roger51 381]

Love it!

[Ceafus 88 1,794]

Really good looking BAT you have here!

[RepublicMaster 428]

This has really come along, Great stuff

[Reddonquixote 4,338]

Very lengthy process of trial and error, but FINALLY! I think I have some wall washes I'm happy with... in any case going to export and all going well going to upload this one.. I think that's it.. !

[muxcomee 35]

OOooOOOoohhh

It loooks sooo amazing, can't wait to plop this in my city.

Can't wait for Bourke Place, looks great already

[Reddonquixote 4,338]

Thanks Muxcomee... those are the comments that keep me going!

[Xander Dax 310]

Looks absolutely amazing! already have a place reserved for this baby

[Za 164]

Looking great I'm liking the night windows - seem to have depth enough to me.

The only thing I can find is that the purple lights in the corners seem to be emanating from white sources. Then again, it might be that lights with that intensity appear white from this distance anyway. Not terribly important.

[Gn_leugim 853]

great

[Reddonquixote 4,338]

The only thing I can find is that the purple lights in the corners seem to be emanating from white sources. Then again, it might be that lights with that intensity appear white from this distance anyway. Not terribly important.

Yes... I was wondering about that too... I think you're right. I need to re-run the export anyway.. hilarious... I forgot to un-hide the rest of the model and only exported the tower!