Project Taipei 101

[thombo1 2]

Keep up the great work with it, nightlighting looks fantastic!

[1ajs 49]

any updates??? dieing for somting lol

welcome to page 18

[kd5rax 82]

Alright guys, Im really sorry for the delay, but look for this to be posted in 1-2weeks. I've finished the lot work and the only thing that remains is modding work. The final lot is 14x12, just so you know how much space to clear in your cities for it.

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[toxicpiano 125]

awesome work!

[mcarch 15]

I Love the lot!  But I have a question... what happened to the spire?

[kd5rax 82]

I think it dimmed just a little in render. Its still lighted though.

[mcarch 15]

Oh, lol, I can see it now!

[ruskinator219 0]

did the render come out good? whats your target release date? (just like hl2 and valve)

[1ajs 49]

sweet lol i like how you did the lot ... cept the trees art doing it for me other wise i love it

[kd5rax 82]

I set the release as mid to late February early on, but If I can get the lot mods done (or get eq to do it for me....) it is feasible that I could bump it up to February 1.

[thombo1 2]

Fantastic work! I'll be looking forward to this BAT!

[thombo1 2]

Double post, lol.

[T Wrecks 10,209]

One question: Did you render lot and building all in one? I guess so, because you wanted those light effects to show up around the building, huh?

I dunno... I hardly dare to say it (*takes cover*), but I would like to take a look at the 'bare' building on a conventionally designed lot, which would of course lose those diffused light effects, but gain some more life due to appropriate props and blend in with the rest of the game a tad better... *carefully takes a look out of cover, expecting to be shot at*

[Jasoncw 11,840]

Yea, I agree, I really don't like it when people BAT significant parts of the ground. Not only is it hard to put props on it, but shadows from props and other buildings won't fall on BATed ground.

The rest is looking great though. I'll be waiting for 1-2 weeks.

[kd5rax 82]

Lol, ok guys.  Im no good at lots though...  But yeah, I do see your point. However, I was trying to make it as real as I could figure out from photos.  But ok, give me a day or so and Ill work at it.

[Andreas Roth 607]

I had a closer look on the Taipei 101 today, and although the building is really stunning, I have to agree with T Wrecks and Jasoncw - the lot looks a bit bare and lifeless. It might be modeled as close as possible to the real one, but compared to the in-game lots, somehow it does't look right, since all the common props that make a lot alive are missing. Look at the World Trade Center lot, for instance: Rubik3 rendered the buildings seperately and put them together with dozens of small props that fit in really well - they cast shadows, and they intermix with Maxis props seamlessly, along with a set of in-game and custom textures. Don't get me wrong, what you did is truly exceptional, but I think a new lot could enhance the look even further.

[Micah 16]

I'm proud to see that the lot is now in the STEX. Great job!

[Hanson784 165]

A job well done on Taipei 101! Flawless work kd5rax.

[Firebird 40]

Seems like a stupid question, giving the fact that I have fast internet, but why is the lot 15megs.

Also GREAT WORK!

[kd5rax 82]

Cause the lot is 12x14 and the building is 508 meters high... There fore the model files end up quite large

[1ajs 49]

it looks smashing in the west end of TDK.... can't wait for the gold edition

[cnystrom1 1]

awsome project... any idea if the golden addition will come out soon? i am waiting, and i can hardly wait... i really appreciate all the work u have put into this wonderful BAT thanks again!

[tragicomicus1 99]

I downloaded this the other night. It's amazing. I remember watching the progress on this before my little hiatus and I am really glad to see it on the exchange. Great work. What's next.....?

[lrfox 2]

he has posted the first update on the new freedom tower (most recend design) in the NDEX thread.

[dev 47]

I saw it in game the other day and it is simply stunning! Perfect detail!

[T Wrecks 10,209]

Date: 1/20/2006 8:44:07 PM
Author: kd5rax

Lol, ok guys. Im no good at lots though... But yeah, I do see your point. However, I was trying to make it as real as I could figure out from photos. But ok, give me a day or so and Ill work at it.

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Ahem... hum. *clears throat* I don't mean to be a PITA (which I am probably being nonetheless ), but is there any news on this? Of course you will be focused on BATting the new Freedom Tower nowadays... then again, I would gladly offer to do the lot and modding work myself. If in doubt, just ask EQ about me... he ought to be able to give a qualified judgement, doing the same kind of work.

Oh, and don't feel rushed. But maybe, if you have a period where you are fed up with the Freedom Tower, you could...
that would be awesome! Thanks in advance!