CAM - General Discussions

[Shadow Assassin]

I'd love to see this building CAMmed:

http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=18694

Maybe if someone asks Andisart about it?

[Bluebeard]

Question:
    Will CAM block NDEX?.Thanx

[BarbyW]

Answer: No. I am actually not sure exactly what you mean, BB. If you mean will CAM stop any NDEX from growing then the answer is no although if you only have the original lots from them then the buildings may grow too soon in a city's development. If you only keep the models and use the CAMified lots then all is well. RJ has posted some base lots in the NDEX Forum for DA's new works. These need decorating only and are ready to use apart from that.

[Bluebeard]

Thanx Goddess.
   I never been a fan of NDEX but since the rebirth that have kicking out some nice lots and I'm thinking of giving them a shot.Thanx again.

[Indisguise]

Actually BB the NDEX buildings appear more often and more variaty in the CAM, as almost all were stage 8 buildings, the game had a tendancy to grow the ones with the smaller stats, before the bigger ones, this would block the higher stat buildings, as a same stage building of the same wealth type can't out grow an already grown building or greatly diminish their ability to show up in a city.

Now whith the buildings spread across 7 higher stages, with proper stage setting and stats from the PIM-X, you actually get more of them, and more differnnt ones as well.  Just have to maybe adjust your style of playing to accomidate traffic and pathways of the sims, as the CAM can cause traffic tie ups (higher stats, more traffic you have to deal with) I suggest x2  transit capasity NAM setting (speed is optional as per your playing style tastes) when you start getting into the new stages, to be able to handle all the traffic.

[RippleJet]

I'd love to see this building CAMmed:

http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=18694

Maybe if someone asks Andisart about it?

I've CAMified both lots, giving one stage 9 CO§§§ and one stage 10 CO§§.
I'm enclosing them to this post, ready for anybody (Shadow Assassin?) to relot and upload.
The lots included are exactly as AndiSart made them (with only Maxis props and textures).

As a dependency you will need the model file, and only the model file, from STEX:
AndisArt_Lighthouse_Tower.dat

[JoeST]

Could someone possibly start a list of buildings that are wanted to be CAMified? If that is possible then it would be great, and as long as the original lotters permission is gained somehow, either before or after it is added to the list.

Just a suggestion, sorry about its illegibility

Joe

[RippleJet]

Could someone possibly start a list of buildings that are wanted to be CAMified? If that is possible then it would be great, and as long as the original lotters permission is gained somehow, either before or after it is added to the list.

Just a suggestion, sorry about its illegibility

It is fully legal to relot somebody else's buildings, as long as you refer to the original upload for the bat model.
And there is no problem requesting CAMeLots in this thread.

[snorrelli]

And there is no problem requesting CAMeLots in this thread.

In that case, I request this building by SimRabbit:



currently a stage 6...

and this building by SimFox:



currently a stage 7...

[JoeST]

I was actualy wondering about a showcase thread for converted lots... 

[BarbyW]

The Moscow Red building is waiting a Readme from SimFox then it will be uploaded to the LEX. We then have a variety of relots ready to go.
I will make a basic lot for SR's building ans attach it here for relotting as RJ has done with the others above.

[snorrelli]

Thanks!

[JoeST]

I was just wondering, if I used that SC4LotInforGenerator on a plugins folder of just the CAM will it generate pictures of all the buildings in the CAM?

I was going to do it and edit the table structure from here to allow someone to make pictures for each of the lots showcased there, plus any new lots created.

Joe

[BarbyW]

star.torturer: SC4LIG should do what you want and you can then post it as you suggest.
Attached is one R§§ 2x2 stage 9 basic lot with just the building and Maxis base textures on for someone to lot. You will need the model only from NDEX SR West Side Residence Make sure you place this lot into the root of plugins and when you have finished Save not Save As. The building descriptor is embedded into the lot file and modded ready to use providing you do as instructed with the Save.

[Goret]

Could someone possibly start a list of buildings that are wanted to be CAMified? If that is possible then it would be great, and as long as the original lotters permission is gained somehow, either before or after it is added to the list.

Just a suggestion, sorry about its illegibility

Among the highrises I'd personally like to see in:
- Washington Tower, by PDA: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=4139 (should be a CO$$$ only)
- One International Trade Center, by PDA: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=4139 (a CO$$$; possibly a R$$$ considering the relatively low height of the floors - but ain't that too high for usual R$$$ ?)
- Trump International Hotel, by PDA: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=3994 (this one could be made a CS$$$ or a R$$$)
- 2 IFC, by paulvmonfort:  http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=15809 (I think this is already in as PVM2, but not sure - as I haven't SC4 installed at the moment - and I hope, the latest version, not the V1) and 1 IFC: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=15770 (both should stay CO$$$)
- of course, (nearly) everything NDEX made
- as well as what the HK BAT Team made (great highrises, and a lot of residential stuff)
- The Summit, by jtportland http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=4574 (I'd prefer it as CO$$, rahter than CO$$$)
- SFBT's plattenbauten, as R$: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=16022 , http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=15792 , http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17594 (marked as R$$ in the description, but I'd prefer them as R$); midrise: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17403 ; LOT example for a complex: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=16043
- some other ugly R$: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=15600
- a building from Paris XIIIème: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=13074 (as R$, even though Olympiades isn't really cheap)
- Bransfield House: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=2812 , Newbury Apartments:  http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=4349 and and Crumby Arms, by 6459978: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=15836 (Stephen Drive: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=12346 might not need a CAMifying)
- Gatoa Hi: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=3809 and Big6: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=3730 by Superstar (both as R$, as they had been relotted)
- Center Apartments: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=11265 by jtportland (I'd prefer them as R$)

Thanks a lot in advance if these BATs get CAMified.


There's certainly a lot more BATs that'd deserve to be in CAM... might try to list them later. Having more content in CAM would allow to more easily remove some of the buildings that are in many categories (and I don't really get how the Sidfeldt Tower can look R$$$-ish; IMHO it's really a CO$$ stuff ).

[patch_110]

Hi ive noticed a small problem with this building in that theres no querie when i click on it. anyone else have this problem or is it just me.
Patch

[M4346]

If it is a CAMeLOT and there is no Query when you click it, then you need the CAM Essentials, which contain the Queries for CAMeLOTS. -> Click!

Are you sure this is a CAMeLOT though? 

Yes, it is a CAMeLOT, by Simgoober.
If the CAM Essentials doesn't solve it, try the SG Extras -> Click! It has been updated with missing queries. It might be this one, if it is not the first.

[patch_110]

Thanks for the quick responce once again
Cheers Patch

[M4346]

No problem! I hope it is sorted out now. 

[Bluebeard]

I tried to find the correct area to place this but my nerves are fried.
   Ever since installing CAM the game has been going south to desktop.So will CAM lots ever become useable to folks who don't use or unable to use CAM?.
   I did check the MOD list to see if there was conflict but nothing.I really had to flush CAM and lose those awesome lots but what choice do I have.Thanx for the help.