Burj Khalifa

[bixel 1,223]

hold your horses. I do Trunite WITH max 7. I downloaded JasonCW's rigs then recreated them exactly in Max 7. I do have access in Max 8 but sometimes the pivot transform relationship of my geometry from Max 7 makes Mental Ray crash in Max 8 - so I still do everything scanline which is why my buildings do not look as crisp and breathable as Jason CW's does (he's also has a better texture library). If you want I will rig up a swift tut and send you my camera scenes.

Simfox's alterations to the Bat4Max scripts dont really work for me either - but that is because I mostly do stuff in 7.

One thing Simfox does better than me is his nightwindows, I am using self illuminated textures but he actually uses a light (sometimes) - what the params are and what kind of light he uses I don't know.

[SimFox 802]

Bixel:

I never use lights for windows - that would be horrible overburdening of the computer for really nothing.... All my night windows are textures.

What alternations don't work in Max7?? Since I don't have access to oldre versions of Max (prior to max2k8) I have no way to test them...

[steve187 0]

bei allem eigtl, ausser modeln wie gesagt, das kann ich nicht , ich helfe immer gern, und erstrecht bei diesem geiln projekt.

ansonsten find ichs geil das du dir ein paar tage zeit nimmst um weiter dran zu arbeiten, immer weitermachen andisart !!

[AndisArt 2,066]

Bixel, thx 4 the offer, but would your rigs work for me using Max 9?

SimFox, as we are talking about nightwindows, I saw once that you rendered nightwindows that shed subtle light on the surroundings. Is there by chance a tut for this?

steve187, ich werd drauf zurück kommen

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Finally an update on the model: the backplaza is almost done and with this only bits and pieces left before modelling stage can be called DONE!!!

[un1 41]

WOW andisart the BAT is amazing! 4 years of work, it really paid off!

-un1

[mcarch 15]

WooHoo!!! I so cannot wait!

[Gn_leugim 853]

that is some hell of a job!! the only thing I would say is, will you change that water surface? it tiles a bit.. is the only "not so good as the rest" detail I see..

[Ferrariguy1000 43]

you worked on it for 4 Years? I have no patience even for one day. awesome job andisart.

edit:

probably ask Bixle how to make realistic water, he's like, the king of realistic water effect.

[Vegetarian-Dracula 3]

That will be the official BAT of Simtropolis.

[art128 4,618]

oh My !! the details are awesome ! :loveit:

[nbanyan 0]

Very impressive bat you're creating there.

I agree with Ferrariguy1000 that the water looks a bit flat. Perhaps SimFox could tell you how he did the water in his park

https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=16861&v=1

Though, adding the reflections might slow down the game a bit (depending on the hardware).

[AndisArt 2,066]

the water texture is only a place-holder. I will consult the specialists here for some tips. but first I wanna finish the modelling part.

I don

[nbanyan 0]

Very good. All your work is sure to result in a stellar BAT.

[rikkky243 0]

When it was released? It's so beautiful!!!

[Xyloxadoria 1,099]

Originally posted by: rikkky243 When it was released? It's so beautiful!!!quote>

 

It hasnat been relesed yet, still being worked on. 

It looks great! Looks like you need some barrier walls on some of the taller edges, but it would still work withot them

[GMT 389]

this is incredible.

the time you put into this is over the top, but every second is definitely worth it!

just go on and eventually release it!

[olegario39 52]

wow, even the Al Burj is taller than Burj Dubai...

[AndisArt 2,066]

there won´t be any updates until at least end of march I think, have to focus on a RL project.

GMT: thank you

Xylo, what u mean with barrier walls on taller edges?

[Xyloxadoria 1,099]

It looks like there arent walls to prevent people from falling off some of the ledges. Not all the ledges have it, but it sill looks nice without them.

[trar 334]

I must say, good job on andisart for getting as far as he has, and I hope that the final product will make it into my city soon!

[Ryan B 35]

It still exists . . . . wow.

andisart, great job on what will surely be the BAT of the decade.

[mcarch 15]

The top should be a spire... or thinner I should say.  I also still think the chairs seem to be too big

[grbac80 5]

Aah, I was so happy to I will see an update on this project when I saw there are some new posts here, but...

[AndisArt 2,066]

Before embarking to the final leg of this odyssey I wanted to (finally) get clear if or if not I will ever bring this baby into the game in an acceptable way.  Since normal LODs are ruled out due to the size (obviously), I now tried a tip that was given here a few pages ago about splitting LODs by cutting them into pieces (thanks autovino! ).

And I have great news! It works, and it works well 

That means, YES, this baby WILL make it into the game! And I won't be forced to downsize it! 

Yeeeeay!!!! I'm excited! 

Here's a zoom 4 test render I made witht the unfinished model as it is as-of-now.  The tower itself is the main builing (LODs 1), the the base is split in 2 halfs (LODs 2 and 3). Merged together in the Lot Editor you can't see the edges anymore. It's great! 

And a size comparison:

Since I now can export the whole base tile (20x21) I can add more modelling at the edges like flora and also I was thinking to have flags of nations around the edge.  Any other ideas or proposals?  

EDIT:

The updated roof and pinnacle sections:

before - after:

[MTT9 187]

Wow! It's just great! I guess you will add some stuff to that huge green area right? Can't wait to see this building in my cities!

[Haljackey 17,302]

omg...

This is going to be the best download, ever.

Congrats on keeping at it as long as you did! The finish line is now in sight!

[grbac80 5]

OMG. I was smiling all the time while reading your update andisart. This is definitely going to be THE download. Ideas. Yes. A fountain would fit in that big pool under the Burj. If it's not already in the bat. I have some pictures of the model if you are interested. I found them on skyscraper.com forum. But you probably already have them. Nevermind.

[SimDipsy 0]

That is so cool! I have to say, it's the best-looking building I've seen. I can't wait for it!

[nycc06 229]

andisart, I have to say that this is one truly outstanding project. Congrats on getting this far and well done in pursuing this project. This will definitely be your signature BAT on the stex. Keep it up.

[Jaime_ua 34]

The size of the lot is just sick! amazing work!!!!