TwinPineapples Works In Progress

[TwinPineapples 0]

First off, let me introduce my self;
I am TwinPineapples. I wanted the name
TwinPineapple (my Gamer Tag on Live) for
this site, but never got the confirmation
e-mail, and had to re-register. Oh, well.
You may call me Twin, Pineapple(s),
but not TP!

Other forums you'll see me in:
www.anim8or.org (Dark Crusader)
s13.invisionfree.com/TheGrid/index.php
www.neoseeker.com
and here at ST.

For those who'd like to see my final renders
gallery, go to DC's Gallery .

Ok! SimCity time!
My first 2 models were merely tests, so I
won't show them. I'm getting the hang of
Gmax and BAT, and my first real model is of
the more futuristic The Daily Planet.
FYI, Superman's works there. I learned from
my dad that the origional (and most
recognized) Daily Planet building is infact
modeled after the Los Angeles City Hall. So
I'm re-doing The Daily Planet to look like
the origional.

Here they are:




I'd appreciate it if you guys would wait until
I'm finished before the more talented show-me-up.

I hope to be a regular here, as I love SC4.

Comments & Crits welcomed.

[SYM Productions 7]

Wow... good start Twin!  I like the second shape best... it shows lots of promise.

One recommendation: have you followed Phillipbo's BATting tutorial?  It helped me refine my technique A LOT!  (It's on the Homepage, lower down, on the right)

 

- CDI_spy , leader of SYM Productions

[TwinPineapples 0]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Here's an update:

[TwinPineapples 0]

Sorry for the double-post...

Here it is at night with lights:


Keep in mind it's still a WIP.

[jacqulina 162]

great work

[TwinPineapples 0]

Thanks.

My next project (after I finish this
one) will probably be a park that
looks like an Amish farm. I think
that would be neat.

About the Daily Planet, should I change
the planet/sphere to look like this?

Picture Deleted due to exceeding the sites picture limitations, please keep all pics under 800*600 pixels, Superstar

[T Wrecks 10,209]

I would say yes. The one you have now looks a bit tacky IMHO, like one of those oversized wiggling hot dogs in front of the Maxis small shops.

However, the other one looks pretty heavy on polygons. In case it will cause too much lag, you may want to think about making the planet sign separately and rendering it as a prop. Lateron, you can put it on top of the building and anywhere else you want - for example, into a little plaza in front of the main entrance, like shown on the photo.

[TwinPineapples 0]

Thanks to the Anim8or program I was
able to do the planet sign in about
5 minutes, including text.

Um...is there an anti-ailiasing for
the renders? The edges seem too
jagged, even on high quality...

Well, here it is:

[TwinPineapples 0]

Ugh...finally!







You've probably spotted a few problems
with the lot, right? I know. My worst
problem though is the dang lights won't
light-up in the game...but in the BAT
they do!

Here's the lit version:

[JayStimson 211]

Coming along pretty good. A bit of roof junk, some texturing, and it should be pretty close to done. Can't really tell about the windows. Need a closer view.
If you need any help with modding the lot files I'd be glad to help. Can't help you with BATting though. You are obviously way better at that than I am. Keep us posted.

[TwinPineapples 0]

A nice mountain side chateau/lodge.
I'll have it in-game by this evening,
and the screenie by 10:00pm CST.


Perspective viewport:

[Pooty 228]

Holy crap, that looks great! I really like the lighting on that one, can't wait for more!

[TwinPineapples 0]

Thanks, the lighting was giving me
a lot of trouble until I turned off
the ray-traced shadows.

Here are the in-game shots:

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And now my Daily Planet lights-up!

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Ok, if I did the HTML correctly, you
should be able to click the pics to
get the larger pics.

Feed-back is always welcomed.

[TwinPineapples 0]

Here's one of those futuristic powerplants
that converts the ocean's waves into
electric...I call it the Powerwave.


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[TwinPineapples 0]

I'm now doing a car project where I
can actually race it around through
my cities...at least I wish I could.

First I need to complete the car,
then find a way to get it in-game.

I'm really looking forward to this.

*Note*
The pics below are clickable, and
hosted on another server.
*End note*


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Comments, critiques, and help offers
are accepted as usual.