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(Reposted from last page since I was apparently not logged in when I posted) I just got home from an eventful Friday night to see the lot has been released. I haven't been on as much lately, but my anticipation has not worn thin. rubik, all I can say at this late hour is congratulations on a job very well done, and it has truly been a pleasure working with you on this project. I'll still be around in case you need help for any updates.

Terrific, rubik; I like the colors in the plaza.

Looks good! I think it's better to keep the road.

Here are two more night photos of the plaza provided by savethewtc and scanned from the book World Trade Center: Remembered. I checked the book out from my local library a few months ago, and the photos are incredible. http://mywebpage.netscape.com/savewtcgall/plaza1.jpg http://mywebpage.netscape.com/savewtcgall/plaza2.jpg

Another plagiarism to report: the north tower by bobeatsbob on the SC4 Lot Exchange.

Looking good; I hope you're feeling better. Here is a picture of the original 7-foot-tall model of the World Trade Center, which is now on display at the Skyscraper Museum in lower Manhattan, just a few blocks from Ground Zero. The trade center's architect, Minoru Yamasaki, is on the far right sitting down. Notice the earlier roof designs for 4-6.

Very nice! Yes, the brighter version looks better.

Here are some pictures of the Mall at the World Trade Center, which was the largest shopping mall in lower Manhattan. Map (created from memory by someone who used to work in the area) Entrance Concourse The Gap

I see what you mean about the shadows; the brighter lighting may be preferable in that regard. Plus, we can probably assume that the lighting in general was somewhat brighter after the 1999 plaza renovations.

I think you're right about it being a bit too bright; the original plaza was surprisingly dark. As it would seem based on the picture and other things I've heard, the Sphere had little lighting at night, and the brightest spots on the plaza at night were probably the ground in front of the towers (reflected from the lobby lighting) and the tops of the nine lampposts.

rubik, savethewtc sent this picture to me today; one of the first and best night shots I've seen of the plaza so far.

I have not heard anything else about the night lighting. However, once you release the trade center, if I or anyone else finds out anything you think is significant enough, would you release updated versions? Even after it is available for download, I can let you know if any new information comes to light.

No further responses yet rubik, but I will be available if there is something you need in the meantime. Great work on Petronas as well!

The ingame pictures looks great! I haven't yet received further responses on plaza lighting, but I'll keep checking. You might already be aware of the following, but just a reminder: the towers should touch but not cross over the invisible line that runs between them north to south (the towers touch the line at these points: north tower facing the plaza, and south tower facing the Marriott), but it looks like they do at the moment. Also, buildings 4 and 5 look to be misaligned at the plaza entrance. Also, I noticed that a user named whippled plagiarized Two World Trade with Jobs. Here is the link.