Ct1999's BAT

[Ct1999 4,198]

I really new to BAT community, which means it is really challenge for me to do every project.

Even in this case these are the project I completed:

 

I will keep update the topic about the project I will do.

[Ct1999 4,198]

I am try to export a model in HD, but for some reasons the model display incorrectly. If anyone who see this post, can you point it out the solution of it or what exactly happen?

[art128 4,618]

@Ct1999 Did you make sure to select HD preset in both 3dsmax and gmax-BAT ?

[Ct1999 4,198]

@art128 Sorry I don't know. I am not really know how to set it in both software.

[rsc204 21,808]

2 hours ago, Ct1999 said:

I really new to BAT community, which means it is really challenge for me to do every project.

No worries, this is something I think we all go through, it's very complicated stuff.

1 hour ago, Ct1999 said:

I am try to export a model in HD, but for some reasons the model display incorrectly.

What software are you using to make your model?, are you only using SC4BAT or are you also using 3DS Max as well?

For this to work, you must have the special 'HD Export' scripts for SC4BAT, then you need to select this option before you render:

If you make the model in 3DS Max (using BAT4Max), the option there must match that of SC4 BAT, or the model (LODs) will be the incorrect size for the textures.

[Ct1999 4,198]

 @rsc204 I try to find the script you mentioned from a lot of sources, either the web site is not longer available or the link is not available. If you have a spare one or another available for sources me. I will really appreciate it.

[rsc204 21,808]

So first things first, are you using 3DS Max or not? It's quite important, because I believe BAT4Max includes/installs the HD scripts in that scenario for SC4BAT.

However, if you are ONLY using SC4BAT, then this is the file you need:

GMAX_BAT_scripts (HD RENDER).zip

Note: Uploaded because frankly, I can't find it online either, I'm sure this was somewhere on SC4D, but Google is not helping.

[Ct1999 4,198]

Thank you @rsc204 I really appreciate it. I tested the building and it works well.

These are the same building with different rendering ( Day & Night) 

[Ct1999 4,198]

Part(1/5) Completed

[AP 3,588]

Good job, glad this has come together!

[Ct1999 4,198]

Part(2/5) Completed

[Ct1999 4,198]

I'm working on this project which is a little complicated....( 15% )

[Ct1999 4,198]

This is really complicated....(60%)

[Ct1999 4,198]

Process of current working project (75%done)

[Jasoncw 11,840]

Keep up the good work!

[Ct1999 4,198]

Now into detail stage....(85% done)

[Ct1999 4,198]

Is anyone know what just happen?

[Jasoncw 11,840]

Try exporting the LOD from Gmax again.

If that doesn't work, try changing the shape of the LOD, so that it is not exactly the same as it was before. Certain LOD shapes cause problems when exporting. We don't know why.

 

This is not a bad problem though, because it gives you more time to work on your BAT.

All of your materials, except for glass, and other transparent materials, should have "Ambient Occlusion" turned on. Set "Max Distance" to 4.0m.

This is an example of a basic material, which is good for materials which are on buildings, like brick and stone.

This is the difference between having Ambient Occlusion on and off.

 

[Ct1999 4,198]

Thank @Jasoncw for your instructions and assistant. Actually, I figured it out what is exactly going on with my problem. Is because it is ireader its display perspective. When I put my building in lot editor everything just work fine. 

[Ct1999 4,198]

When I put my first testing building in to the game. I realized the scale of building is to small , so that I have to upscale a bit and re-rendering the whole building again. So.... This will take some time to complete.....

[Ct1999 4,198]

Testing Result: good    MaxisNite version , growable version and a secret version will come together soon.  

[Odainsaker 2,134]

Your version of the Oi Kwan Hotel from Guangzhou is coming along beautifully, and the night lights from the other thread are stunning.

You might consider expressing the lintels and corbels over the stylized shouldered arches, particularly along the arches of the arcade at street level.  The current masonry texture works for most parts of the building, but, above the larger arches, it loses the appearance of heavy materiality as it lost the visual arch supports.

They are fairly flat and so the effect will be very subtle, but I think alongside a bit of weathering it will really add to the authentic historical grandeur of the building.

Interestingly, in modern buildings where the exterior is just hung cladding or veneers we often no longer bother with lintels or keystones and just use a metal holding strip or reinforcement to catch the bottom under hung masonry runs, creating the same effect over openings as seen in your previews.  However, in older buildings keeping to historicist styles they will have diligently maintained or emulated older construction techniques, including lintels and keystones.

I can't wait to see this one finished!

 

[JiuLing 242]

Impressive works. Glad to see someone could make BATs of those unique Chinese buildings.

[Ct1999 4,198]

Another Project is in bounce......( 10% )

[Ct1999 4,198]

This one is no as hard as the last one I did, but the sphere and its shape is a little tricky......( 25%)

[Ct1999 4,198]

40%......

[Nero55 313]

 “FuJian Tu Lou”，distinctive Chinese traditional architecture，excellent job！

[Ct1999 4,198]

45%......

[Ct1999 4,198]

60%......

[Ct1999 4,198]

soon.......