Project Taipei 101

[kd5rax 82]

it is getting close to completion, give it another week and it should be completely done. However, the rendering for this is going to take quite a while.

[SpartanBadger 4]

Oh, a week! That's too long! Haha just kidding, definitely gonna count the days

[mcarch 15]

Beautiful... that is all I have to say!

[kd5rax 82]

ok, I am now almost done with the base.  Tonight i will post some more update pictures, but until then i need comments on coloration and nitelites or anything else that might happen to be amiss for these two pictures.

the nitelites in the second picture have since been turned green, so that is already different for the imminent update

[Superstar 69]

Wow, that building looks great, so perfect, great job

[SpartanBadger 4]

Wow, I just cannot believe how amazing this is. I think it ought to be the first wonder of the SimTropolis world! I think the nitelighting looks great, and so does the new greener texture, good luck man!

[zero_eclipse 3]

Looks like the real thing
But I think the night light might be a little dark though, would be hard to work there at night if it was that dark? Other than that keep up the great work

[Grover_G 3]

I do have a few words on the night lighting, referring to the image below, submitted into this thread before:

Linky

Firstly, there needs to be lobby lightings (with greener lighting) from the ground and first floors, including the main entrance of the tower. If you are in the process of adding these lights, well, good for you.

Secondly, the extremely bright, horizontal lightings on this part of the tower, as well as the dime-shaped thingies at the upper portion of the image appear to be external. The lightings can be BATted separately.

Hope these pointers help.

[kd5rax 82]

Alright.  Just to let all of you know, the design is finalized.  However, rendering has yet to start due to the overall enormity of the building.  The lights have been fixed, everything is good to go, rendering should start any day now, hopefully.

[zero_eclipse 3]

Can't wait to see it kd
A ducky for good lucky?

[+Guest]

How long does it take to render a building? ive never touched that BAT stuff.

 

Cant wait to download!

[+Guest]

I think the WTC and Petronas took almost 200 hours!

[kd5rax 82]

thanks guys.  Yes rob,  i do believe so, but luckily this is one building not two.

[dudyconstructor 40]

WOW i guess you are going to need a Tapei 101 of RAM to render the whole building!

[DuskTrooper 314]

If you have MSN, I could send you a great night map color...

[subedei 3]

This will be a great building when its finished. Keep up the good work. 

 

 

Subedei

[SpartanBadger 4]

200 Hours, what is that like, 10 days? That is just not necessary But I am glad they had the patience for that because they turned out great. So it sounds like you are planning on rendering in the near future rax?

[kd5rax 82]

yes, the render will start very soon

[Alkaola 18]

wow this project is amazing , I'd follow it from the begining. Well kd5rax , the taipei 101 is 507 metres if i remember me well! I think this tower will be on of the biggest tower in simcity right?

Well hope you render it soon so we can see some ingame pics!

[SpartanBadger 4]

No new updates in a long time, has this been rendered yet?

[vidioman 21]

Date:9/10/2004 6:53:53 PM
Author:XSpiderman

No new updates in a long time, has this been rendered yet?

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Yeah, when you get into september, those weeks get longer and longer What about the actual Taipei 101, any news on THAT?

[Thalassicus 33]

Date: 8/20/2004 12:05:12 PM
Author: kd5rax
vastly improved texture colors to mimic the real building accurately

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Remember that what counts is not how close it is to the real building, but how good it actually looks ingame Most of the SC4 buildings are much more varied in texture than buildings in real life, some real-world BAT's become almost too realistic and jar with the surroundings, which is a shame after so much time and effort

I look forward to seeing this finished, it should be really interesting to see. Very different architectural style from most of the standard buildings.

[kd5rax 82]

It is about to start render, just as soon as equinox gets an extra day or too to render it.

I will post back as soon as I hear from him.

[kd5rax 82]

And the answer is... Monday, the tower will start render on Monday.  I will most likely announce a release date on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on how the renders are going.

[mcarch 15]

YIPPY!

[kd5rax 82]

The original tower was opened last month, or so i read some where.  I will check that again.  The render is going very well, i will plan a release date as soon as i talk to equinox about the remaining peices.

EDIT:  Hmm..  It turns out that it was the mall that was opened for business last month.  The tower is expected to open next year... I definately want to release it before then.  It topped out on October 17 last year.  I could release it on Oct. 17, recognizing the birthday of the tallest building in the world. (plus that gives time for alternate renders, and plenty of time to examine modding possibilities)

[sparkythepenguin 90]

What a treat to see that somebody's FINALLY getting Taipei 101 into SC4 after a long absence form ST! Looks like you've tackled this one masterfully Kdrax!

I was browsing through the BEX and saw mini T101, but just couldn't help but want the whole enchilada. Thanks for making a wish become true!

Side note: Isn't it funny how this building looks like a bunch of Chinese food take-out boxes stacked on top of eachother? A friend of mine mentioned that to me and made me think...

[SpartanBadger 4]

Wow I missed those updates. Glad I checked back cuz everytime I visit ST I check this thread, and usually no new updates, and finally...It should be up in the near future, possibly this month, possibly next. Whenever you decide to release it is fine by me.

[kd5rax 82]

Just to give an idea of how it will look in the game.

keep in mind, one major addition has been added.  These nitelites will replace the ones on the upper segments.

[zero_eclipse 3]

holy god..... speechless*