Content Creation (S3-20-C)

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Content Creation
BATs, Lots, Mods or Maps. No rules except build anything!
Season 3 - Challenge #20 - Custom Content (47 days)

Results Announced Here!

Thanks to @MushyMushy for the challenge idea.

 

In the world of SimCity 4, the huge library of content is the main reason for the game's longevity. It continues to push the limits to what is possible, and allows the creation of more realistic and diverse structures & landscapes.

Yes, it's time for the ultimate test of creativity! In the final Content challenge of the season, we're basically throwing away the rule books...

For this challenge, you may create any SC4 content you can imagine, not just limited to lots. Maybe an elaborate map, an intricate mod, or a magnificent BAT -- even a combination of these things. Because for the first time, up to 3 separate items of content may be entered if you'd like. You choose the item(s) you'd like to create, along with the method and techniques to get there. With Trixie nominations just around the corner, an open canvas awaits!

Once completed, a screenshot should be taken showing the content functionally present in the game. Daytime is preferable for this, unless the item contains dominant night lighting effects that you'd like to present.

 

Specifications

• Anything!

 

This is a  Custom Content  challenge running for 47 days.

 

Requirements

To qualify, please make sure each entry complies with the following requirements:
 

1. This challenge is only open to SimCity 4 Deluxe / Rush Hour.
    
2. The content must be an original item (created by yourself), and not previously released on the STEX or other public exchange.
   
    
3.  You may submit a maximum of 3 content items, each following the below Submissions process.  

   a. All your entered items will be eligible for voting, however only your highest rated item will be used in the final ranking.
   So basically there are 3 opportunities to gain a place in the results, with no downside to submitting more than one.
   
   b. In the event of items having an identical rating and votes, the earlier submitted item will be selected.

 

Submissions

As this challenge involves creating content, submitting entries is slightly different than a regular event.

For each item, there is a two-step submission process; using the STEX for uploading and the Gallery for voting:
 

On the STEX

1. The content uploaded in the STEX Challenges category below.

2. The upload has a full title.

3. A description with basic information, including any dependencies used.

4. At least one in game screenshot of the content.

 

Leaderboard Rankings  

A new leaderboard system is currently running for this season. This has been designed to incorporate all challenges, linking with each set of results.

Each place in a challenge has points on offer -- the higher you finish, the more points you gain. Then at the end of the season, prizes will be given out to the top 10 in the final standings, with the winner being crowned the Grand Champion! 

This  Custom Content  challenge is eligible for the "Overall" and "Monthly & Custom Content" leaderboards.

 

Full details and the current standings can be viewed in the following topic:

 

The winners will be the top 3 ranked images. Reputation prizes will be awarded based on the number of entries, and the overall average rating. See this topic for more info.

As usual for this  Custom Content  challenge, rep prizes will be distributed slightly differently. The top 5 placed entries will earn reputation, along with points for the "Overall" and "Monthly & Custom Content" leaderboards. As this is a longer challenge, the amount of rep and points will be greater (depending on the number of entries).

After the challenge has concluded and the winners announced, all submissions will be kept available for the community to enjoy.

 

Good luck everyone, let's make this an epic showdown!

 

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VOTING NOW OPEN!
Please visit the challenge album to cast your votes!

Voting will be open for 12 days.

Voting Rules

1. Votes may be cast by rating images inside the album. Each image represents the actual item of content.
2. Although not required, we recommend trying each item of content before voting. For this, please see the download link in each description.
3. You may rate all entries once at any rating value (1-5). All votes are anonymous.
4. We encourage you not to rate your own entry.
5. Try to vote on all other entries, as this will help ensure the results are evenly distributed.

 

Suggested Voting Criteria

Here are some ideas to help you evaluate each entry when voting:

• How much effort you think has gone into creating the content item.
• Does the item function well for its intended purpose?
• The overall visual appearance -- does it stand out as being something interesting.
• The visible attention to detail.
• To what extent is the item a useful addition to the game?

 

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VOTING CLOSED!

Results to follow at the weekend, along with Winter Wonderland.

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Results Announcement

Content Creation
BATs, Lots, Mods or Maps. No rules except build anything!
Season 3 - Challenge #20 - Custom Content (47 days)

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 1st Place 

98  Rep
30  Bonus Points
79  TOTAL Points

The big day: match day has arrived...
 

Spoiler

Allianz Arena – nos.17

Allianz Arena
Munich, Germany

Click here to view the actual upload.
Click here to view the album entry.

For their 2nd submission, nos.17 also entered Target SuperCenter Complex.

 

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 2nd Place 

59  Rep
18  Bonus Points
60  TOTAL Points

It's a rather nice view from the penthouse...
 

Spoiler

Trier Tower V2 – Jasoncw

"This is the third entry into my V2 series of BATs, where I improve upon old creations for re-release.  This includes a visual makeover, more accurate modding, and DarkNite versions."

See the STEX entry for more information and a comparison between the original and new version.

Click here to view the actual upload.
Click here to view the album entry.

 

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 3rd Place 

44  Rep
12  Bonus Points
47  TOTAL Points

Time to take a tour of the seasons...
 

Spoiler

Central European Tree Controller – 11241036

"This plugin provides you with a tree controller, that allows you to plant large forests consisting of trees mostly created by girafe."

On lower altitudes, leafy trees are being planted, and the higher you go, eventually mixed forests, conifer forests, shrubby plains and meadows with flowers will appear instead. Aside from the conifer trees, all plants will be seasonal. As already announced in the Central European Tree Controller - Development Thread, I've been aiming at creating a tree controller that

• basically does what its name says: it plants trees and only trees,
• keeps filesize expansion moderate,
• allows for seamless transitions between god-mode planted flora and MMP's
• and uses high-quality HD flora.

Please make sure to carefully read the installation instructions that come with the Readme before just trying it, regarding which files that come with this plugin you need actually if you want to install the CETC properly.

Click here to view the actual upload.
Click here to view the album entry.

 

Congratulations to the top 3!
 

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The remaining entries (4th to 10th) are ranked as follows...

 

Spoiler

 4th Place 

29  Rep
9  Bonus Points
37  TOTAL Points

ITS Office Parks - 110 Cannon Street – kingofsimcity

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 5th Place 

15  Rep
7  Bonus Points
28  TOTAL Points

Great Southwest Building – JP Schriefer

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Click here to view the album entry.

 

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 6th Place 

14  TOTAL Points

SM2 Cell Towers – Simmer2

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Click here to view the album entry.

 

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 7th Place 

7  TOTAL Points

Vic Shoppe – Bombardiere

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Click here to view the album entry.

 

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 8th Place 

4  TOTAL Points

Energy Data Packaging Plant – RandyE

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Click here to view the album entry.

 

 

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The rep prizes have been awarded, with the top 3 images to be placed in the Hall of Fame.

All uploads will be moved into the main STEX categories for the enjoyment of the community, and are viewable using the Challenge Upload tag.

As this was a  Custom Content  challenge, points will count towards the Monthly and Custom Content Leaderboard, along with the Global Leaderboard.

 

[raynev1 1,887]

Congratulations everybody , you all made some pretty cool stuff .