From this locale, I will provide pics of upcoming releases currently in production. Until now I have only relied on my BSC bretheran for help and guidance into making my bat projects better. Now I plan to give the viewing public some sneek peeks of what I'm working on and what "hopefully" will be making a debut on the BSC LEX.
I begin with a project begun last summer. Around October I took a break from working on the project and have been slowly coming back around to work on it. The aim is to develop St. Peter's Basillica and Plaza for SC4. So far I have the plaza pretty much ready to go (with the exception of the base texture) and I'm through about 85% of the Basillica (I hope I'm spelling that right!) with mostly details left to add and some roof elements. I'll start with a pic of one side of the plaza that I finished quite a while ago and I'll add pics as I finish/render some other elements...maybe I'll have a pic of the current state of the Basillica by next week sometime.
Enjoy!
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What a project this is. I am sure you spent a lot of time to the St Peters. What you show here looks awesome - I can hardly wait to see the basilica... :thumbsup:
YAY!!! :o :o
That looks REALLY, REALLY good! I can't wait for it and will be patiently sitting by and monitoring this as it develops!
I'll support you every step of the way! :P
Keep up the good work!! &apls &apls
I'm glad you decided to continue on this.
Looks great!!
Impressive! That should be a site to behold when done!
I still haven't read all threads on this site ... A good surprise yesterday , I'm glad to see this ambitious project in your hands . :thumbsup:
This is really impressive !
:o :o
&apls &apls &apls &apls
congratulations, I'm very glad of your project :thumbsup:
fantastic work, it looking very good!!!
windows live has amazing 3-D pictures of the basilica.
just go to live.com and head to rome :)
wow thats fantastic work amazing detail too &apls &apls
Looks great so far, I can't wait to see more pictures.
Well...this is coming a little later than anticipated, but I thought I'd show you the current state of St. Peter Bascilica. There is still much to do, such as more detail and domes for the roof, I'm still tweaking textures and I haven't added any of the statues/clocks on the front of the building.
Enjoy!
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:o :o :o
That is exquisite Yoder! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That is really amazing! It's looking awesome, and I can't wait for more! ;D It was well worth waiting for some pics! :D
Good luck! And an excellent job thus far! &apls &apls
Truly impressive!! This looks to be one of those buildings you plan a city around to showcase!
Hehe , I'm an atheist ...( that doesn't mean I believe in nothing ;) ) , LOL , this masterpiece to come may be change my opinion ... $%Grinno$%
Go ahead Yoder , go ahead ! &apls
&apls :o Wow Wow Wow . What else to said . I feel like a kid infront of a ton`s of candy . Great skill you have my friend. Wow
The St. Peter Bascilica is so beautiful! &apls &apls - Yoder you're one fantastic BATter! &apls
Wonderful progress! Fantastic work! :thumbsup:
wow the details are awesome,excellent work
ABSOLUMENT MERVEILLEUX !!
wow-ing !! can't wait, you should made two versions of the bat, one with the plaza and one with just the basilica.
I can't tell you how people like me, who have no talent in this arena, feel when we see something so beautiful! There are only so many words of praise to describe the work that you and your fellow batters do! Thanks for the 'peek'! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
What a killer!!! &hlp
Amazing and beautiful detail work. &apls
Wow is all I can say - that is fantastic &apls &apls &apls
This is truly top class! &apls
Great to see some historical jewels making it to the SC4!
Overall you model is very nice, but some proportions are a bit off. mainly the central nave... it is WAY to narrow!But I think it is very easy thing to fix - since it is only denoted by the width of the roof that covers it just make it wider about 75%
@Simfox: Not easily done...if you notice the roofs line up with Dome's octagonal base, so any stretching will mean they do not line up anymore. They look fine, maybe not 100% accurate, but it is for a pseudo 3D game after all...
Yoder, I can't wait to see the next instalment.
oh yeah... I see, but i think it is still could be a solution. so what it it will stretch beyond the limits of the dome base... now it looks a bit to narrow, At any rate it is a nice recreation!!
This is soo good... Amen!
Ok everybody...thanks for all the comments! I have made a little bit of progress, but I haven't had much time to bat in the last few weeks. At any rate I thought I'd show some pics of the few details I have been working on.
@Simfox...Cal is right about the nave. There are some elements of the roof that are hard to change because several other parts rely on them, but I was able to stretch stuff out a bit and I think it looks better. I also stretched out the lightwells on either side of the nave as well.
Enjoy the pics.
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&apls &apls
I love it Yoder! I absolutely LOVE it! Keep up the good work! You are a god! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Indeed , I enjoy the pics ... ;D :thumbsup: &apls
OMG, that is amazing work. I don't know what else to say.
:thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup: &apls
Stunning! &apls &apls &apls
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Impressive!! This one is worth waiting for! Great!!!!!!!!!! :satisfied:
It always feels like a small party when I see an updat of your wonderful work. Truly fantastic. :thumbsup:
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What 'e said $%Grinno$%
this looks simply excellent
:thumbsup: WOW. this is very impressive!! simply wonderfull.
I'm allready making plans for the city this beauty will be the centrepiece of.
What are your plans for the Saint Peter? will you add the collonade or will you make two versions, one alone and one with the collonade? It would multiply the possibillities of this Gem.
this is looking fantastic, Yoder7652! :thumbsup:
Pardon the Pun, but Jesus Christ! I just came over here from Simtrop and what you, Swi, JBsim, Marczar, and the rest of BSC are doing is incredible. This BAT is supurb looking and incredibly well detailed nice work.
I hope you haven't forgotten about this... :P
Good luck! I hope you're doing well!
Regards,
-M-
Thanks for all the comments!
I thought I'd post a little verbal update...no pics (sorry :'( ). I have not had as much time to work on the building recently, but tonight I was able to work out several of the statues and the clocks that will line the top of the front of the building. I also have my bells for the bell tower now. I still have one more major component to finish - the 2 smaller, but detailed domes - and then some more roof details such as fencing several staircases, etc....but I'm closing in on it ()stsfd()
Since there has been some question about how the lot will be composed I thought I'd provide a little insight into what I was thinking. St. Peter's Bascilica will be the base model and each side of the collonade will be a seperate prop. Also, the Obelisk in the middle will be a prop as will the fountains. I'm also trying to decide if I should model the base or make it base textures (although I'm leaning toward modeling it as a seperate prop as well ;) ). Hopefully I'll have some pics by the end of the week (sat. or maybe sun.).
In the meanwhile, I might have a different release for the community this weekend of something I created awhile ago that is near and dear to my heart. It has not made an appearance to the forums yet....so stay tuned! :satisfied:
Hi there and thanks for the update Yoder! :)
I'm glad to hear that things are progressing smoothly.
If I can just add my two cents on the base... I think a model is the only way it would do any justice to the base. But, if you can find base textures that can do the job I'm thinking "why not."
Anyway, all the best with this project! I'm rooting for you! :thumbsup:
Hi Yoder ,
I wondered too about the Lot size , the zip file size , etc , for a such imposing BAT .... ::)
Now you gave me another worry with the base ... I just implore you to not integrate it to the 3D model , it's impossible to add correctely props on this kind of base ...at least ,as you said , model it as a separated prop , please ... :P
Well I'm still chugging away at this thing. I thought I'd show some progress pics from a test render I did tonight...still several large details to work out, but I'm getting there! Enjoy the pics....
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wow, so many details, so much to look at, clearly a work of art! keep up the amazing work my friend &apls
I can stare at that BAT model for hours. Which is exactly what I'll do.
Very nice! I like the amazing detail. :thumbsup:
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Ho my god :o
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(*that was just my computers reaction, I'll have to get back to ya, as soon as I find the smiley that indicates "struck down in awe!"*)
I say the same as my friend Vicky.... Man, Yoder, that is awesome! The details are unbelieveable. The statues, the clock, :o
excellent pictures! wonderful work! :thumbsup: &apls
Incredible work, Yoder7652. Outstanding details, this is going to be awesome and very popular once released.
Robin :thumbsup: &apls
It's just insane. Very nice work.
Now that's detail. This is really turning into quite the masterpiece.
oath! %BUd%
Superb work! Excellent detail! I can't begin to imagine how many strenuous hours you've put into that BAT! :-\ :thumbsup:
The details on the basilica are simply wonderfull Yoder. I espescially like the statues.
Another favorite is the different colorations in the travertine on the outer walls.
I'm looking forward to your next update.
BTW, the hungarian house of parlement is incredible. very nice!
Strech
Your work on that building is incredible &apls Wow
This is a mistake I'm afraid... Or did you noticed that allready? However you should work on this...
Else it's a very great BAT, if I was a counter strike-player I'd say "n1" :D
I believe there will be a prop below that which is an elevated explanade.
Debussyman is correct. The front will have a place where a prop attaches to it so that the columns will not be suspended in air.....I have actually finished the Bascilica and the only have left the plaza base...but alas, I haven't had much time lately to work on this. I'm out of town all weekend starting tomorrow morning, but when I get back and have a chance, I'll post a pic of my progress...once the base is done it will be off to lotting and modding!
That's a really fabulous work, master Yoder &apls &apls &apls
That is great news! ;D
Enjoy your weekend Yoder, at least as much as possible. :thumbsup:
Strech.
Hello Yoder !
I hope you spent good time in holydays ! :thumbsup:
For me, a short stay in Brugge and Brussels with my girlfriend this week end ::).
do you programm St Peter's Basilica after return ?
But I think your programm is already full &mmm
Enjoy !
Yanyan
What a simply beautiful building, I know you have been somewhat busy recently and of course with the gorgeous Baby Reid.
Is this BAT still under development, I do hope so ::)
Indeed, the bat is still in progress...actually all of the modeling is now done! The bascilica is done, the two arms of the square are done, the front porch of the bascilica is done, the obelisk, fountains, the textures/lines for the square, and the lamps for the square are all done. What I haven't had time to do is render everything. Presently the porch needs to be rendered as well as the lamps and the new versions of the fountain and obelisk...other than that, it will need modding which someone at the BSC will have to help me out with and then it'll be ready. Doesn't sound like much, but I really haven't had the time to do the rendering so that is slowing me down at the moment. &mmm
Ryan what can i say here but wow... great job here :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Indredible BATs you make here... &apls &apls &apls
Hello brother.
First I want to tell you how I'm fascinated by your work. To me you're the best creator of BAT in the whole society SC4. I noticed that your case is emblematic buildings of the world as a Hungarian Parliament and St. Peter. My request and suggestion is if you want, and free time to do for us British Parliament. However, it is a symbol of London but the world. I think it is unacceptable to such a famous building is not in our list even though there are hundreds of other not so famous that are recreated in BAT models.And the best for this task without a doubt you.
Best,
- Ivaylo
Ivaylo, you kicked a three and a half year old thread! The last reply was from September 2007. Probably this user has been inactive for a long time. Please take a look at the dates before kicking an old thread...
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Ivaylo, you kicked a three and a half year old thread! The last reply was from September 2007. Probably this user has been inactive for a long time. Please take a look at the dates before kicking an old thread...
yes I agree, but I checked and he was active today, maybe a providencial answer will come :)
However in this case, contact by email the author, it's always better than put up a such old thread ;)
Yes I know that the topic has not been active for a long time but it only of Yoder write about it here. I see that it is active almost every day and I sent him a personal message. But I write here to enable others to take position on the topic. Let's get a good and positive discussion and if someone agrees to do this project - what better
Best,
- Ivaylo (Ivo)
I have been visiting recently....(and actually started the BP several years ago), but have not batted in quite some time...or played SC4 for that matter, but who knows :)