Ct1999's BAT

[Ct1999 4,198]

For you, it may be a shabby little apartment. But for me, it is a milestone of a brand-new era. 

This is an experimental project that utilizes Substance Paint. (Also it is not done.)

[Ke|is 3,333]

Lovely work as always.

It would be amazing a pack of low density HK inspired buildings 😁

[Barroco Hispano 26,697]

@Ct1999 Substance painter is the best way to texturize right now. I haven't used it for a long time but what I used to do is use a tileable texture as a base (with its respective UV's in channel 1) and in substance painter generate new UV's with "Autounwrap", then paint a mask/smart mask to add dirt and break the repetition of the tileable texture, then open 3ds max and insert the new uvs in channel 2.

[Ct1999 4,198]

On 2024/12/22 at 10:14 PM, Barroco Hispano said:

@Ct1999 Substance painter is the best way to texturize right now. I haven't used it for a long time but what I used to do is use a tileable texture as a base (with its respective UV's in channel 1) and in substance painter generate new UV's with "Autounwrap", then paint a mask/smart mask to add dirt and break the repetition of the tileable texture, then open 3ds max and insert the new uvs in channel 2.

Indeed. Substance painter is a really useful tool for texturing. Tbh, I am just speed-watching some tutorials and messing around with the software to see what is what. Absolutely, It is a better way to actually draw the texture for my model, which is cumbersome.

like this one, I literally hand-drew the texture(Most of it):

 

[Ct1999 4,198]

New Year new me.  (西歷2025年壹月份 Ko-fi ＆ STEX 公佈 及 近況貼)

Ko-fi January release:

 

STEX January release:

 

 

This shabby little Macao apartment is completed. Now it will move to in-game testing section.

 

[Ct1999 4,198]

There is an eleventh request!

[Ct1999 4,198]

Apart from the commission project. I didn't forget the eleventh request.

[Ct1999 4,198]

The eleventh request has proven itself. It is from Hongkong. Of course it is completed.

 

Now I will export it and move it into the in-game testing section.

[nos.17 5,120]

Wow, your texture work is very impressive! I love the pink and purple coloring.

[gutterclub 2,729]

The HK building is fantastic, real throwback to the HKBAT team era!

[Ct1999 4,198]

13 hours ago, gutterclub said:

The HK building is fantastic, real throwback to the HKBAT team era!

Thanks, buddy. But I do not dare to say I bring back the HKBAT team era.

I am not bold enough to achieve the achievement that @bixel @paulvmontfort and the rest of the HKBAT/ Asia BAT team have achieved. Especially, @bixel has done a lot of HK mega apartments which is complicated and cumbersome. You really should appreciate all of the efforts they have achieved. 

I am more like a spiritual inheritance to @Cockatoo . And more like a street artist than an architect. (You can notice it by seeing the collection of the building that I have picked)

 

[Ct1999 4,198]

The February releases aren't as many as the January releases. However, the quality of it is treasure level.  

(西歷2025年貳月份 Ko-fi ＆ STEX 公佈貼)

 

Ko-fi February release:

 

 

Special Thanks to one of my commissioners who decides to share with my little Kofi community first and then to STEX. (Sorry I have to pixelate it partially)

 

STEX Release:

[SneakyDeaky 1,128]

Your work is really fascinating now, as it borders on the "Photo-realistic" while still maintaining the classic style of SimCity 4. I can't wait for February. I know I have a free request with you, but my only request right now is to take your take and keep doing the amazing work you are doing!

[Ct1999 4,198]

On 2025/1/28 at 9:21 AM, SneakyDeaky said:

Your work is really fascinating now, as it borders on the "Photo-realistic" while still maintaining the classic style of SimCity 4. I can't wait for February. I know I have a free request with you, but my only request right now is to take your take and keep doing the amazing work you are doing!

Thanks, buddy. I should really thank you guys's support. Without your support, I can't even have the patience and encouragement to improve my work. Also, thanks for your kind request. I will keep your request slot. If you decide what is your designated building. Please tell me anytime.

Once again, Thank you very much.

[Ct1999 4,198]

Usually, I cannot log in to Simtropolis to post any progress on the work day. However, I am still on vacation. So I am posting a progress image today.

This is a random small building from Macao.

 

Now I will export it and move it into the in-game testing section.

 

[Cockatoo 2,256]

Great renderings! Love to see high quality stuff like this is still being made.

The Golden coin building is really interesting with that colourful lighting at night

[Ct1999 4,198]

On 2025/2/22 at 9:49 AM, Cockatoo said:

Great renderings! Love to see high quality stuff like this is still being made.

The Golden coin building is really interesting with that colourful lighting at night

Holy cow. I am still dreaming? I have to spin the spinning top to test whether I am still dreaming.

Welcome back by the way. I appreciate your old works inspire me. Making me what I am today.

[Ct1999 4,198]

March is for the "small" & "medium" club.

(西歷2025年叁月份 Ko-fi 公佈貼 ＆ 近況貼)

 

Ko-fi March release:

 

The updated post of the Casino:

 

[Ct1999 4,198]

This casino is done. it will wait to be exported.

 

Also, I finally decided to challenge my greatest fear. Turns out...I completed two of the most difficult parts of the structure. The rest will be easy, but it will take much time to finish it. 

One more thing, it is not perfect. I didn't fully follow the actual building structure. Because it is impossible, and modeling it is already knotty. If the entire thing looks good. Then, I will accept the result of whatever it is.

[Bolshevik 68]

On 2025/2/23 at 7:14 PM, Ct1999 said:

March is for the "small" & "medium" club.

(西歷2025年叁月份 Ko-fi 公佈貼 ＆ 近況貼)

 

Ko-fi March release:

 

The updated post of the Casino:

 

I don't know why I can't use ko-fi. com, but I can't wait to become a member or follower of yours. Have you considered other sites?Just like a fish can't live without water, my SimCity needs your buildings to be more dynamic

[Ct1999 4,198]

On 2025/3/10 at 10:01 AM, Bolshevik said:

I don't know why I can't use ko-fi. com, but I can't wait to become a member or follower of yours. Have you considered other sites?Just like a fish can't live without water, my SimCity needs your buildings to be more dynamic

Thanks... I appreciate that.

I think I need to explain the "other site" problem.

You are from Mainland China, right? In the first place, the options that come to my head are Unifans and Afdian. However, both of which has really serious problems. The first one, Unifans only supports Paypal and Cryptocurrency, which is tedious. The second one, Afdian is more proper, aka the Chinese version of Patreon. However, it has the weirdest verification requirement that I have never heard before. It basically said that any creator needs to have a social media account that needs to be active for more than three months. Also, it needs to not look like an auxiliary account or a blank account. So, the second option is a pass.

So there is no "other site" option that is available to me right now.

 

 

[Ct1999 4,198]

This is the peak of mine. I achieved the impossible.

Now, I will export it and move it into the in-game testing section.

[IDS2 3,346]

Well done! That neon is really a treat. 

[Ct1999 4,198]

April is not a small "joke".

(西歷2025年肆月份 Ko-fi 公佈貼)

 

Ko-fi April release:

 

Special Thanks to one of my commissioners who decides to share with my little Kofi community first. (Sorry I have to pixelate it partially)

[Urban Vibravant 792]

@Ct1999 Wow! These are well done. Great job so far.

I do have some suggestions for both of them.

On the twin tower complex, the texture for your concrete decks is tiled. It would be better if every part of the deck texture had a unique look to it. IMO the decks are too clean. I would add a hint of weathering and light grime build up on the edges where it meets the parapets and building. The McDonald's window activity texture is repeating too, and it seems you used the night texture in the day scene as well. In the night scene, the building seems to glow as if there is a bright nearby street. Like your Night Reflection Map is self-illuminated with too many bright areas.

On the ANZ Centre, your window cleaning rail mount is too wide and doesn't have smooth enough curves. Also not enough rail ties. Here's a screen shot for reference:

But the glass, the rest of the textures, and the night scene look awesome for sure. Great work

Cheers!

[Ct1999 4,198]

22 hours ago, Urban Vibravant said:

@Ct1999 Wow! These are well done. Great job so far.

I do have some suggestions for both of them.

Wow, It has been so long since the last member gave me a suggestion. Thanks.

But unfortunately, I think can't make any changes right now. Because these projects already have some history and its 3ds files have been corrupted due to some mistaken storage management. Luckily, All my 170 finished BATs have a backup SC4 file. Otherwise, it will be a disaster.

So...I think I can only accept the result of what it is and appreciate the effort from the past.

Once again thank you for your suggestion.

[Ct1999 4,198]

I am working on the twelfth request. However, it is in a really early stage. So I am showing my mini project instead.

It is a random bakery. But its egg tart is famous.

 

Now, I will export it and move it into the in-game testing section.

[matias93 7,535]

I love your little buildings!

[Bolshevik 68]

I Can't use Ko-fi to support you,

Can I use PayPal to support you directly?

I Can't wait to see your work, sincerely thank you.

[Ct1999 4,198]

On 2025/4/2 at 2:50 PM, Bolshevik said:

I Can't use Ko-fi to support you,

Can I use PayPal to support you directly?

I Can't wait to see your work, sincerely thank you.

Hello, I appreciate your effort. Also, I fully understand your frustration. 

However, there are no other options that are available to me right now. The thing that happens behind the scenes isn't as easy as you think. 

One more thing that needs to remind you is that. You need a VPN in order to browse the kofi from Mainland China. If you manage to get one, Please consider trying it.