SimCity 3000 BAT project

[Photovoltaic Array 97]

16 hours ago, nycsc4 said:

Hate to bump an old thread, but I was just looking though the Maxis References thread and was curious if there was any behind the scenes work going on here?

Oh gosh, now I am curious how everything is going! I was really looking forward to all of the SC3000 buildings being made!

[Jasoncw 11,840]

I wouldn't bet on anything.

Although I do still plan on making Bluerise Plaza eventually.

[JP Schriefer 5,590]

I tried to contact Ocean Quigley as Photovoltaic Array suggested some weeks ago but I didn't receive an answer. So I have to figure out a way to reproduce that picture on one of the facades of the Triangle Terrace.

[Photovoltaic Array 97]

On 12/14/2018 at 1:15 PM, JP Schriefer said:

I tried to contact Ocean Quigley as Photovoltaic Array suggested some weeks ago but I didn't receive an answer. So I have to figure out a way to reproduce that picture on one of the facades of the Triangle Terrace.

At this rate I don't think anyone would mind if you used a stock photo that looked broadly similar to it or created your own version directly. This even opens up the possibility for other wall ads too if you wanted to do multiple versions of TT for a gimmick.

The original ad would be over twenty years old now and be incredibly hard to find without Quigley being able to give clues on it/providing reference to the original SC3000 render of the building. 

[mattb325 28,880]

On 2/21/2018 at 11:34 AM, JP Schriefer said:

Also if anyone knows if that image on the wall exists in RL I would be happy to know - I don't think so, but since Maxis is always making references, it's possible

The triangle terrace looks amazing. Your modelling is always so neat (my way is more like scribbles on paper, lol)

It's a shame Ocean Quigley didn't respond, but he probably wouldn't remember after all of these years!

One thing I can be reasonably certain of is that it wouldn't have been a real advert (copyright, royalties, etc): the large faded image on the left side says 'Milk' and 'Health' with a picture of a milk bottle in between the two words. The other poster image at the bottom right is probably just some random photo of one of the developers that has been made to look like a fashion poster, although back in 1998/1999 when the original triangle terrace would have been made, 'boy bands' were all the rage, and it almost looks like something from nsync <shudder>.

[JP Schriefer 5,590]

3 hours ago, Photovoltaic Array said:

At this rate I don't think anyone would mind if you used a stock photo that looked broadly similar to it or created your own version directly. This even opens up the possibility for other wall ads too if you wanted to do multiple versions of TT for a gimmick.

The original ad would be over twenty years old now and be incredibly hard to find without Quigley being able to give clues on it/providing reference to the original SC3000 render of the building. 

Yeah I think that's what I'll have to do indeed. I'll start to look for a good picture and do some modifications to have the same 'feeling' as the one from the Triangle Terrace.

 

25 minutes ago, mattb325 said:

The triangle terrace looks amazing. Your modelling is always so neat (my way is more like scribbles on paper, lol)

It's a shame Ocean Quigley didn't respond, but he probably wouldn't remember after all of these years!

One thing I can be reasonably certain of is that it wouldn't have been a real advert (copyright, royalties, etc): the large faded image on the left side says 'Milk' and 'Health' with a picture of a milk bottle in between the two words. The other poster image at the bottom right is probably just some random photo of one of the developers that has been made to look like a fashion poster, although back in 1998/1999 when the original triangle terrace would have been made, 'boy bands' were all the rage, and it almost looks like something from nsync <shudder>.

Thanks, Matt! If your models look like scribbles on paper I must say I LOVE scribbles on paper because I have every single work from you - actually almost every single work, because I still have to download the last ones on the LEX

I think that 'Milk' image is not so hard to do, but the other one is a bit different. I'll try to solve it with yours and Photovoltaic Array tips.

 

[JP Schriefer 5,590]

 

Some updates on the Triangle Terrace. The modeling part of the adapted version lacks basically the roof, so I started to test some textures. On that lower part I'll just re-do those weird stairs and add some plants too. Also, I found a good picture from John Wick to replace the mysterious one from the original building.

BTW, does anyone know how to make a landmark as a subway station? It would be a good addition to this one, but I don't have enough experience with the Reader yet.

This banner doesn't seem to match the building very much, I will try to improve it. But for now, keep this beautiful image of John Wick's texture on the material slot

 

[mattb325 28,880]

It's a really stellar job you're doing on the triangle terrace. It'll make a great addition to the game. 

[gutterclub 2,729]

Looks great, as do all your buildings. Only thing I would say is that the windows like a little 'crushed tin foil' like..kinda like a warped metalic material. Maybe there is too much noise, too reflective, too small a UVW map? Just a suggestion of course  I would say aiming for something like these? Love ya work buddy.

[asasnat 216]

On 2/4/2018 at 3:43 PM, Belfastsocrates said:

I'd love to see a nice modern/HD version of Bluerise Plaza

That looks suspiciously similar to one of my own SC3000 cities...

[TheTimvh1 873]

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http://zoov-x3100.blogspot.com/2013/10/SimCity-4-tokyo-4-shinjuku-ward-tokyo.html　Hello, I was wondering if anyone has a bat for Shinjuku Park Tower pictured in this blog. It is SimCity 3000's Futa Ishii Plaza.

[leonv93 817]

after many years this one is effectively finished. Ill try to Lot it nicer and probably post it on STEX soon.

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Housing loosely based on Pinky's Plaza

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