I am currently trying to compile the contents of the first SC4D DVD that will essentially be a Starter/Back up DVD with some exclusive content. The DVD will be available to people who donate a yet to be agreed amount to the site.
It will have the following categories although the contents are not yet finalised:
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Agriculture
Canals and Waterways
Civic - sub folders Education/Health/Security
Commercials
Dependencies - subfolders Props/Textures/Model Packs
Industrials
Residentials
SNM
Tools
Transport
Utilities
Waterfront
Parks and Sports Fields
Mods and Terrain Mods
Each folder /sub folder will have separate folders for each creator.
I need to have permission from all contributors to the LEX to include their work on the DVD so would ask all non BSC members to say if they are willing to allow their work to be included and post in this thread.
I would appreciate it if Masuda-san could liaise with the Japanese BATters who have model packs on the LEX to gain their permission for this.
Barby: That is FANTASTIC! :) I cant wait
Joe
I'm already saving :D
Now that would be handy, especially since I'm overwhelmed by the content that's on the exchange due to a long absence from SC4
Hi Barby,
I know us NUTs are associates to the BSC, so not sure whether I need to post here but YES absolutely. My stuff on LEX is fine to be included. If you need me to do anything to make it ready just let me know.
Great Idea, can't wait at all :)
If you want to include the HSRP or the GTM then that's a yes from me. :thumbsup:
Jonathan
Thank you, NUTs and Warrior. I shall include both your work on the DVD.
this is Fantastic &apls
Quote from: BarbyW on September 13, 2008, 06:28:49 AM
Thank you, NUTs and Warrior. I shall include both your work on the DVD.
Hmm, since the HSRP is a NAM plugin, it's probably better not to include it in the DVD if the NAM is not present. But if there is a new NAM ready when the DVD gets available, we might be able to produce a "complete package" with all NAM related content. :)
I know I only have one file up there (for now) but I give permission for my work to be included.
I'll gladly allow anything I make added to the DVD, maybe even a special treat that could be on it exclusively $%#Ninj2
My dependencies folder alone is over 2gb. How many mb of content is there on the LEX?
The DVD is coming together and I hope to have the contents finalised in the next two weeks. There will be some exclusive content from Colyn and a very special exclusive that has been long awaited. Some sneak peeks may be available soon so watch this space.
Yey, that's fantastic! I'm getting some money right now. Can't wait for the exclusives! ;)
/me transfers funds to his paypal acount XD
hmmmm I wonder if the long awaited item might be a certain X??? I can't wait and my paypal is loaded up!!!!!
This will be a nice addition the SC4 Devotion. If you decide to add maps to the DVD you have my permission to add any of the maps I have created. By the way they should be posted to the LEX very soon.
Rich
cue music * Could it be?
Yes it could
Something's coming
Something good
If I can wait
Something's coming I don't know what it is
But it is
Gonna be great! *
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I see some pavement :D
Hehe I must still be drunk cos that makes perfect sense to me. :D
Barby that is a wicked tease there!!!
Some more teasers:
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very nice there barby!!!! :thumbsup:
A couple more:
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I can't wait! Too much teasers! I want to see what it is now! :D
intriguing there Barby and BTW have you always been NHP???
OP EDIT: Ahhhh OK Barby thanks for clearing that up there!!!! But why not full fledge NUT? Just wondering?
I am an honorary NHP as I am an honorary NUT.
she has quick dial to the men in white coats? $%Grinno$%
looking great, cant wait/me prepares funds :)
Time for some more teasers:
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Yup, drunk again cos they are easy. :D
Great teasers!
Last ones are quite easy, but I must find Color Inverter and Deripplerizer to look at previous ones :D
Btw Barby, if you want to use any of my small mods in the DVD, you have my permission of course. The slope mod is probably not for all, but the Diagonal Jagged Edges Mod can be useful for various walls, waterfronts etc.
Adam
Barby those are looking sweet there for sure!!!
any ideas on the price? I presume it will be USD?
Quote from: toxicpiano on October 07, 2008, 08:03:58 AM
any ideas on the price? I presume it will be USD?
Why would you presume that? We are an internation site run by a Spainard. I would presume Euros if anything. :D Although we aren't selling this, it's by donation.
Besides.. is anything being traded in USD these days. :D
Actually the dollar has rebounded from it's really low period in July and is normalising...In any case the Paypal donation currency is set for Euros but that doesn't mean you have to have a Euro account....Paypal accepts most credit cards from most countries.
First non teaser pic for you:
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will jestarr's VW plant be in there?
Not unless he knows something I don't. ;)
oooo now that is what I call sweet!!!!
Let me post a teaser as well... ::)
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These will be DVD exclusive, at least for quite some time... ()stsfd()
New BATs from simgoober for the DVD. These and others will be DVD exclusive for some months.
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The master DVD is now burned and on the way to callagrafx for finalising and his professional touch.
oooo barby and tage you 2 are just soooo very good!!! Tage is that ummm from Jon per chance?? ?? ??
Ripplejet that was kinda easy don't you think? :D
How many gigs of stuff on the DVD?
Just under 4GB but there are some maps and also Wouanagaine's programs plus NAM and all cycledogg's terrain mods. Probably about 3GB content including ALL BSC Dependency packs and an assortment of other models that their creators have generously allowed us to include.
There will be quite a lot of exclusives that will be revealed over the coming weeks including one very special one that has been long awaited.
Quote from: BarbyW on October 10, 2008, 08:21:56 AM
Just under 4GB but there are some maps and also Wouanagaine's programs plus NAM and all cycledogg's terrain mods. Probably about 3GB content including ALL BSC Dependency packs and an assortment of other models that their creators have generously allowed us to include.
There will be quite a lot of exclusives that will be revealed over the coming weeks including one very special one that has been long awaited.
Will the X tool be on it?
Is that long awaited one BBC TV centre ;)
Quote from: toxicpiano on October 10, 2008, 08:15:21 AM
Ripplejet that was kinda easy don't you think? :D
::)
Quote from: toxicpiano on October 10, 2008, 08:59:21 AM
Will the X tool be on it?
Unfortunately, the response to that is negative :(
Quote from: toxicpiano on October 10, 2008, 08:59:21 AM
Is that long awaited one BBC TV centre ;)
Nope... $%Grinno$% ...bigger... ::)
I can safely say that all SFBT creations are on the DVD as well, including some that were never released in the English community so far. :) Of course, all of them have been checked again and a few bugs have been fixed. The NAM files were also updated to eliminate all known bugs, and there might be the occasional surprise hidden in the files. ;)
A luxury spa for your sims from Colyn:
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that is a sweet spa there for sure!!!
A new department store from simgoober:
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I love that building, awesome details and it's huge.
Robin :thumbsup:
that's awesome &apls
pretty!
hmmm what else could I add here to that department store?? I know what about freakin sweet!!! ;D
Time for another exclusive to the DVD. I know at least one person is waiting for this. Yoder7652's St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome.
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That's a pretty BAT! The lot is perhaps not really fitting to the building (the large green area in the back, and parkings on the side); but that can be easily adjusted, I'd say ::)
Nice and realistic BAT, but lot definitely could be better ;)
Mainly because it has that non-fitting grass and Maxis trees (I hate them :P)
that is one fantastic looking BAT :O
Joe
Try looking at the original on GoogleEarth and see how close to the original the lot is. I took a lot of time to try to get as close to the real thing as I could within the constraints of SC4. There are also very few Maxis trees as most are cycledogg's.
OMG Barby I am in Awe of you!! that lot needs no adjusting at all~~~
That is absolutely stunning
I had never seen Yoder7652's St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome...That is a very beautiful model!
Jayson
about damn time Yoder7652 ::) :D
It is about time, Yoder7652. How long were you working on this? 18 months?
A Bat to really do the dvd justice &apls &apls
Fantastic work from everyone involved in this project :thumbsup:
:satisfied:
TTC
18 months hoooooolly crap maynard that is intense!!! Now I really must get the DVD when it hits the shelfs!!!
Quote from: BarbyW on October 18, 2008, 12:29:05 PM
It is about time, Yoder7652. How long were you working on this? 18 months?
at least :angrymore: :D
One that Cabracuitre has been waiting for:
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Hey Barby that is stunnning ma'am!!!
Quote from: BarbyW on October 26, 2008, 06:03:40 AM
One that Cabracuitre has been waiting for:
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Yes indeed...! And I recognize another I've been waiting for too...!
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You mean this one by Colyn as well:
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I think many people are waiting for (including me) something like this :
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And sometimes I'm glad I'm not a BATer, that Vatican City is just amazing, jaw-smashing.
Jonathan
More like this actually Jon :thumbsup:
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Can I get mine signed by Barby? ::)
Tage: It will "cost" you extra :P $%Grinno$%
and that cover looks fantastic, cant wait
Joe
I would love a personal autograph of Lee's!!! :thumbsup:
LEX Disc v1? That means that you are assuming a v2 will be released someday as well.. Darn, now I have to save again once I 'bought' the v1..
I quite like that cover art, good work on it; and a nice use for that desktop background.
You want gold in your city? Here's a mine that may help:
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Quote from: RippleJet on October 10, 2008, 01:46:51 AM
Let me post a teaser as well... ::)
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These will be DVD exclusive, at least for quite some time... ()stsfd()
Hmmm... ??? &Thk/( :-\
&idea
What do you think... should we just go ahead and make this official?
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JB :satisfied:
Quote from: JBSimio on October 29, 2008, 03:10:46 PM
What do you think... should we just go ahead and make this official?
I would never have guessed what that was... :D
But you're only showing one version out of ten... ::) ...lingual versions, that is...
Excellent, Marc! &apls I was actually just there a couple weeks ago, so I won't give it away just yet... ;)
OMG I knew it I knew it I knew it wooohoo!!! I must get the DVD for sure!!!
Oh.. my paypal account is just itching to be used for this DVD. I cannot wait.. especially for that university.. HUBBA HUBBA!
Owww.... there so awesome! :thumbsup: Too bad I'll never be able to get one. ()sad() :'( That university is absolutely awesome!
:o
Is the Clayhurst University one lot, or is it modular? Either way, it looks splendid.
EDIT: [referring to BarbyW's reply under this post] Now that is even better, I can't wait for it!
It is modular with lots of lots and options :thumbsup:
56 lots to be exact... :D
Any idea of a release date?
Quote from: toxicpiano on November 01, 2008, 11:44:52 AM
Any idea of a release date?
an idea.....
patience is a virtue :thumbsup:
Hey Lee are you going to have your Marina on the DVD or is that a volume 2 idea? Also when I order my dvd can I get your signature please!!!
Quote from: Pat on November 01, 2008, 11:55:46 AM
Hey Lee are you going to have your Marina on the DVD or is that a volume 2 idea?
Since the Marina is a project that barely has been started,
and the master DVD is already burnt, I cannot really see how he would manage that... ::)
Quote from: RippleJet on November 05, 2008, 04:25:52 AM
Since the Marina is a project that barely has been started,
and the master DVD is already burnt, I cannot really see how he would manage that... ::)
You'd be surprised....but at the same time correct :thumbsup:
Not a hope at the mo, I have 375 (yes, that wasn't a typo) product models to render in full colour, wireframe and exploded to get done by the middle of the month, so all my 3D time is spent on this.
Will any of the BATs made by Yoder7652 from his Osturland MD be included as content on this DVD?
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Amsterdam ArenA :o :o I want it !! lol
can't wait to see what's the next thing in the DVD :thumbsup:
Fantnet I think that would be a thing you would need to ask Yoder himself...
Quote from: fantnet on November 05, 2008, 10:29:40 AM
Will any of the BATs made by Yoder7652 from his Osturland MD be included as content on this DVD?
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Isn't the 'velodrome' a Blam release? Where can I find it btw lol
toxicpiano - You can find that on stex - lookup BLAM
yuppers that is the CNIT [here Linkie] (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=18183)
Time to start guessing at the big project. This has been a long time in the making so guesses here please:
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I also have a confession to make. Somehow I omitted Yoder7652's Basilica from the DVD but the good news is that it will now not be a DVD exclusive and will be uploaded to the LEX next week.
Quote from: BarbyW on November 07, 2008, 04:47:50 AM
I also have a confession to make.
How appropriate to get a Basilica next week where you can get absolution then... ::)
Quote from: BarbyW on November 07, 2008, 04:47:50 AM
Time to start guessing at the big project. This has been a long time in the making so guesses here please:
Would that also be this project?
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This is a true BSC collaboration, almost everybody has been involved or had a say.
Sure is, Shaun. Now we just need some eagle-eyed people who might recognise these bits from the original.
oooo oooo oooo I know I know I know
Could it be that... I think it could... well...
Oh no, wait, I'm wrong for sure. My house doesn't have such a nice terrace and such an artistic foutain :D
ooh god I am going to hurt my brain for sure on this one aargh......... :'( :'( :'( :'(
Be careful Pat... brain anurisms are not covered in the BSC insurance policy! :D
Quote from: JBSimio on November 07, 2008, 08:19:39 AM
brain anurisms are not covered in the BSC insurance policy! :D
Oh s..t ... so no coverage for the cerebral aneurysm in my temporal modding brain? ()sad()
I think I have that one in a city too.... :P
It's in here, somewhere:
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Hmmm ... This big project ... might it have anything to do with my profile picture? :)
Quote from: BarbyW on November 07, 2008, 06:53:15 AM
Sure is, Shaun. Now we just need some eagle-eyed people who might recognise these bits from the original.
I got it $%#Ninj2 And if there was any doubt in my mind I'd be getting the DVD it is now gone :D I wont spoil the surprise though :thumbsup:
is it petronas again?
It might be... or there again?
Quote from: Diggis on November 07, 2008, 06:52:08 AM
Would that also be this project?
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That one looks like something i was working on...
Looks like the Bellagio fountain, but not sure...
Quote from: Heblem on November 10, 2008, 02:13:44 PM
That one looks like something i was working on...
Looks like the Bellagio fountain, but not sure...
Maybe, maybe...
then again, maybe not... :D
I am highly anticipating some these exclusives and was wondering when this might be available , and if a monetary amount has been established? (or if there might be a pre-order)?
Jayson
Watch out for the information.
Wow, :o
There Bat......
Simply beautiful. &apls
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I particularity like this bat.
Excellent work for the Batteur
Another I like the new bat of marcszar. :thumbsup:
It is a pity that I do not have was age of power credit. :-[
I don't know if this is the right place to post this but, do you have any idea how much the DVD will go for? I know at ST their's were a certain price. Will it be about the same? I can't wait to order it.
MaryBeth
I think the price should be based on a gentleman's agreement where the sum is never asked or discussed but always known.
That could get a bit complicated though.
Watch out for the official announcement. All will be revealed then.
The disk won't have a "price tag" as we cannot sell custom content....As Barby said, more information will be forthcoming :thumbsup:
I'm assuming it would act much like the Simtropolis DVD where you donate money to the site and then receive a DVD as a 'thank you'. Much like gifts you may receive when donating money to charities.
In ancient times - well 2004 :D,
kd5rax made a BAT of Petronas Towers. He asked BSC for help to improve his initial models;
Rubik3 continued and finished the modelling;
Colyn spent over 500 hours (and bought a new computer) to render the models;
Grover_G drew up the lots design;
Geoffhaw made all the custom textures;
CJMarshall did the pathing for the network enabling;
Colyn made the lot;
Daeley did the reward programming.
After testing there was an immediate problem. The package was almost 20MB and could not be uploaded to an exchange at the time. So it sat waiting for an opportunity to be allowed out in public. The SC4DVD was proposed and Petronas offered itself for inclusion.
Phase two of Petronas life began. BarbyW updated the modding using the X_Tool and Diggis made a new lake.
This has been a true community co-operative effort and will be only available on the DVD. It needs CAM to function properly. I have had Petronas in a region now for many sim years and after some initial dilapidation it has remained stable and fully functional since.
So I present you - Petronas Towers - jewel of the DVD:
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that is a truly awesome team effort &apls &apls.
(Even more so with the additional info of the man-hours involved and just how many people were involved)
A magnificent BAT too and correctly tagged "Jewel of the DVD" :D :D
Looking forward to the day it becomes available ;D
:satisfied:
TTC
Holy lot batman ::)
A great co-operative effort, with a brilliant result. Well done all &apls &apls
Can I reserve my copy now :)
Dave
I was right ()stsfd()
Wow.. all I can say is Wow!
Incredible... a building that took four years to make... so where's the party? You would think people would be a little more excited? &dance &dance :party:
Quite fitting actually that it would be on the DVD.... Looks great too... :thumbsup:
OMG OMG WOW!!!!! Stunning soo very stunning!!!!!
This lot is a Monster! It's probably safe to say over 1000 man-hours (shared between a multitude of members) were spent in design, development, debugging, testing & tweaking of this lot!
Great to see it's finally (finally!) hitting the shelves :)
Quoteman-hours
And woman hours too ::) ;D
The disk is now available when you donate 25 euros or more. Use the "donate" button at the top of the forum :thumbsup:
Quote from: callagrafx on November 17, 2008, 06:22:15 AM
The disk is now available when you donate 25 euros or more. Use the "donate" button at the top of the forum :thumbsup:
Done. How long do you reckon shipping will take?
I am doing the shipping to Europe and intend to ship each Friday so you should get yours mid week next week.
Quote from: BarbyW on November 17, 2008, 07:07:34 AM
I am doing the shipping to Europe and intend to ship each Friday so you should get yours mid week next week.
Thanks for the quick reply, can't wait to get my hands on it :thumbsup:
Well what can I say ... at a stage I thought this marvel of BAT and BSC Effort (Petronas Towers) will be gathering dust on my computer. The size just simply made distribution basically impossible. The mere size of the package was a big problem and in the end I was the only one with the full package. Once the DVD became a certainty the package was sent to Callagan callagrafx and Barby and from there the BSC worked on it.
Just as a side note ... Caliban and Cerulean helped Rubik with the lightning rig for this model. Long ago we did a little exercise in placing a value on the model and it came to around 120,000.00 USD ... that is hwat it would have cost if all of the people that worked on it billed their time at average professional fees ... needless to say ... nothing was average about this model ;)
I hope every person that gets hold of this model will take the time to zoom in and spend a few hours on the towers and absorb the detail ... both day and night. :thumbsup:
The render times on that must have been impossible... :-\
I just would like to say thanks.
My DVD arrived on Saturday and any plans I had for the day went out the window.
It was straight to the pc (flipping the kettle on as I passed ::)) and lets see what we got :D
Oh my goodness - full of goodies ooh look :o Exclusives
Oh wow - Such beautiful BATs &apls &apls
Thank you everyone who has had any hand in the production of this disk.
I am so grateful for all the time and effort that was put in, bringing The Petronas Towers to the community.
Ok I cheated and plopped it just to see what it looked like ::) ;D
Stunning truly stunning. &apls &apls
I had two cuppas just looking at it as the day night cycle passed.
It really is Stunning truly stunning
Sunset is my favourite time watching it light up ;D
And the others (I don't want to give the game away $%Grinno$%) Dreams can come true :D
Everything I needed installed in seconds(ok minutes for everything ::) ;D ;D ) and all correct too :thumbsup:
no conflicts (that's sooo handy :thumbsup:) A wonderful job by everybody.
So Thank you all very much once again
Derry.
Is possiable to see some of the exclusive content?
Spread throughout this thread are images of the content, including Petronas towers, Westlake Academy and a lot of stuff from Colyn.
My plugins just grows from 1.7gb to 3.8 gb :)
Thanks for the hard work
Quote from: Diggis on November 26, 2008, 12:14:13 AM
Spread throughout this thread are images of the content, including Petronas towers, Westlake Academy and a lot of stuff from Colyn.
It's the University of Clayhurst, actually... Westlake Academy is the private school version that hasn't been finished yet. ;)
Quote from: wouanagaine on November 26, 2008, 12:59:22 AM
My plugins just grows from 1.7gb to 3.8 gb :)
Thanks for the hard work
Indeed! The size of my plugins folder more than doubled as well! Many thanks again to everyone!
I have a question about cam stuff again. The SFBT plattenbau sets say they are stage 8, is this regular stage 8 or CAM?
Toxicpiano is that a residential? if so then yes that is a normal stage 8 building but probably modified with x-tool to have more realistic stats... I think that is what all is on the DvD is everything either CAM or just X-tooled Updated to have more realistic updates....
Quote from: Pat on November 27, 2008, 01:17:50 PM
Toxicpiano is that a residential? if so then yes that is a normal stage 8 building but probably modified with x-tool to have more realistic stats... I think that is what all is on the DvD is everything either CAM or just X-tooled Updated to have more realistic updates....
I see. Can you use non cam stage 8s with cam now, providing they've been through xtool?
Quote from: toxicpiano on November 27, 2008, 01:21:29 PM
I see. Can you use non cam stage 8s with cam now, providing they've been through xtool?
Yes, of course!
Anything that's been through the X Tool is CAMpatible.
And buildings of growth stages 1-8 are needed for CAM as well! ::)
All SFBT items that are in "SFBT" subfolders are not modded for the CAM, but as RippleJet said, they are of course compatible with it. Since the Plattenbau highrises are not really that tall, stage 8 is probably just fine for them.
Hello everyone and all of staffs of the LEX-Disk. :)
Yes, I got a disk today!! Yehhhhh!!! :thumbsup:
It was worked normaly all for us PC in a Japan. ;)
Good desgin(Logo marks) and I'm surprised about usefull browser as well. :)
It will became my one of big memorials in my life too. ;D
Thank you again for Disk staffs and all of BSC team members for this wonderful one !!
-Mas'71 in Japan
p.s
@BarbyW san
A japanese text made you confused a lot. :P
Especialy, A big thanks for your hard works about Japanese address. ;)
Masuda-san, Japanese characters are a complete mystery to me ;D
I am glad the DVD arrived safely and very quickly considering the distance it has travelled.
Quote from: callagrafx on November 17, 2008, 06:22:15 AM
The disk is now available when you donate 25 euros or more. Use the "donate" button at the top of the forum :thumbsup:
Anyone know how many dollars per euro these days...?
According to xe.com 25.00 EUR=31.7113 USD
Not meaning for this to be a double post but , I just got mine and , well hats off to all involved. Although I had a lot of this content already , there is a lot of readily assessable content that I never even had seen! Love the layout and ease of install , very professional! Marvelous work! &apls
Now lets see the stuff in my city!!!
Jayson
Jayson you must show me the Petronas Towers so I can droool lol ;)
Yeah , as soon as I get a chance!
On a side note , has anyone with this disc had problems with University of Clayhurst lots? There is no model files...and no documented dependencies.
Jayson
All the model files are in a dependency file (BSC MEGA Props_JBSimio_Vol03 to be exact) which is on the disc... as are any other dependencies for the University of Clayhurst. Since this was one of the last (if not the last!) things to be included on the DVD... and since I was literally in the middle of moving while the disc was being finalized... there was a bit of a time crunch and the readme is not as detailed as it normally would be. If you install the entire dependency folder as recommended you shouldn't have any problems. I will be starting a thread in the next couple days with more detailed information about the University pack... but I'm still in the process of gathering a few more things I need to properly finish the post. If there are any questions in the meantime, feel free to PM me. ;)
Hope that helps!
JB
That helps ! Because I generally am up to date with dependencies , I did not feel it necessary to install the folder. I did glance through that folder , but hey , its all good!
Now my sims can get educated in style!!! Thanks JB!
Jayson
hello...
I just would like to ask if the contents of the DVD will be suitable for Mac or not. I have been trying to download some of the important and interesting files(namely the BSC Texture pack, Jeronij mega prop pack, etc.) but they are only available in .exe type file. don't u have in .dat or sthg.
n dude...i do really want that KLCC (Petronas Twin Towers). Being a Malaysian, I know u really did it really really well..veryyyy impressive....
just got to work on the park below the tower on our own though.
thanks,
From what I understand, everything on the DVD is a raw .dat file, so yes, it will work on a Mac. In the meantime, FileJuicer (http://www.filejuicer.com) should extract the dat files from the exe installers that are commonly found on the exchange.
While there are some files in installer format - notable the terrain mods and NAM - the vast majority are in folders and will just copy to your machine. Cal can tell you more as he uses a Mac.
Indeed...Everything will work on Mac and both the NAM and terrain mods comes as both an Installer and Mac-compatible package too.
thanks guys for the reply...it really help with the .dat files.
been trying to use file juicer my self...but just worried it might not be extracted properly...
will seriously gonna consider on having the dvd...thanks again.
There have been many requests for a list, but can you make a list of all the new stuff in the dvd? (including Petronas)
There is far too much to post a complete list but these are all exclusive to the DVD for the time being:
CSX Club - Machine Shop
CSX Galleria Roana
CSX HiTech - Sicromoft
CSX Mansion - Whitemarsh Hall
CSX Minecor - Harmony Gold
CSX Park - JENX Sourbrodt
CSX Restaurant - DWD on Main
CSX Restaurant - Umfolozi
CSX SPA - Sahl Hashees
CSX WFK - AGAQ
CSX WFK - CSXRTC
CSX WFK - District Police
CSX WFK - Katanga
SG_Dixon_Insane_Asylum
SG_Lillian_Dukes
SG_Suppositories
marczsar - San Francisco Ferry Building
jbsimio - Clayhurst University
Petronas Towers
The last three, if I'm not mistaken, are (for now) DVD exclusives :thumbsup:
Thank you. :satisfied:
Quote from: callagrafx on January 15, 2009, 05:05:09 AM
The last three, if I'm not mistaken, are (for now) DVD exclusives :thumbsup:
Isn't the entire list (for now)?
The list above has the names of all the lots that are DVD exclusive at the moment. Some will be released to the LEX eventually but Petrona's will remain a DVD exclusive.
Quote from: bwatterud on January 16, 2009, 05:41:59 PM
Isn't the entire list (for now)?
&ops &ops That's what happens when you don't read the post properly :'( &ops &ops
Hi everybody!
Someones knows where can i download the SC4D DVD... i make a donation of 30€ some days ago and I can't download the DVD... can someone helps me?
Thanks a lot!
Heriotz, it's not a download. It's physically posted out. Keep an eye out in the post. ;)
heriotz, your disk has been posted today.
&apls i am from brazil how a can have this?????????????????? :thumbsup:
If you donate 25€ or more via PayPal you will be sent the DVD.
Quote from: BarbyW on January 15, 2009, 05:01:17 AM
There is far too much to post a complete list but these are all exclusive to the DVD for the time being:
CSX Club - Machine Shop
CSX Galleria Roana
CSX HiTech - Sicromoft
CSX Mansion - Whitemarsh Hall
CSX Minecor - Harmony Gold
CSX Park - JENX Sourbrodt
CSX Restaurant - DWD on Main
CSX Restaurant - Umfolozi
CSX SPA - Sahl Hashees
CSX WFK - AGAQ
CSX WFK - CSXRTC
CSX WFK - District Police
CSX WFK - Katanga
SG_Dixon_Insane_Asylum
SG_Lillian_Dukes
SG_Suppositories
marczsar - San Francisco Ferry Building
jbsimio - Clayhurst University
Petronas Towers
Hey Barby got the DVD a bit ago. LOVE IT. The above list I was wondering about dependencies. If I DL'd the "dependencies" from the DVD should I still get brown boxes? Specifically from CSX WFK - District Police. At least that is the one that stands out. I can't think of any dependencies I couldn't possibly have already. lol Also when I click on "External Dependencies" from the DVD menu, nothing seems to happen. Thanks again, well worth the contribution.
---Gaston
The complete dependency list for CSX WFK - District Police is:
CSX MEGA Props Vol03
CSX MEGA Props Vol04
CSX MEGA Props Vol07
CSX MEGA Props Vol09 - this has the model for the building and is exclusive to the DVD at the moment
BSC MEGA Props Gascooker Vol01
BSC Textures Vol01
If you can give specific problems I will try to sort them out for you.
Well Miss Barby,
It seems to have cleared itself up. I rearranged my plugins and re-Datapacked everything, and viola all seems fine now. Thanks for the offer of assistance though. The only question I have now is ... If I click on "External Dependencies", is something supposed to happen?
---Gaston
can i still get this? and how do i kno someone is going to send it, my bad if there an answer for this somewhere didin't take the time to look but i would like to know?
Yes you can still get the DVD. I send them out once the donation has been accepted by PayPal. Make sure that the address you give PayPal is your current address.
Hello folks!
Just received the LEX DVD... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
IT'S SIMPLY GREAT! I'm seriously considering another 50 bucks donation! Greath work!
Now I have to install all the plug-ins...
Can I simply click the magic "install all" button, or will I have to check for each plug-in? The NAM had an installer, am I right?
Click the Install All button for everything except the specialised stuff like NAM and the Terrain Mods. These need separate installation as they have options you need to select.
I just sent a donation of the said amount. My email address that the payment came from was dr(dot)modena(at)gmail(dot)com
Can someone confirm this was received and let me know when I could expect the DVD!
I am so excited to receive it!
Hi,
I made a donation last week hoping to get the Dvd - no sign of it yet :'( Are there still copies available?
Cheers
Yes and it will be posted tomorrow. I don't have apost office close by and post once a week. I also wait until I have more than one to post unless I happen to be passing the post office - which isn't very often. $%Grinno$%
Hi,
Just donated 35Euros... for both DVD and CD, let me know when you've sent it.
Thanks, :D
Peter
Thanks BarbyW - wonder what I'll be doing next week... ::)
Hello,
I would like to know what's the difference between the LEX's DVD and the LEX's CD please and how to obtain them...
I have already the CD
I'm still waiting access to downloads or a mailed CD of LEX. I reminds that I make a donation of 10 euros there over two months now. I would like a response from you go, thank you.
is this still available with updated content??? I know the STEX is updated until 2013 and they are putting out another volume at the end of 2016. Just curious as I have always enjoyed the content here.
We are working on plans to bring back and update the LEX DVD or comparable online version, along with other projects to simplify and make more easily available all the years of content that have been uploaded over the years. At this time, unfortunately it's not available. Re-establishing a worldwide DVD-printing, postal, and payment systems takes a significant amount of time and effort for a volunteer staff and of course the process and content would need to adhere to the high standards we try to keep. Your best option at the moment might be Casper's bulk LEX downloader app (paid version) but we are definitely hoping to re-start our old system, ideally before or during next year's decennial celebrations. Your interest is much appreciated :)
Quote from: noahclem on December 04, 2015, 03:51:36 PM
Your best option at the moment might be Casper's bulk LEX downloader app (paid version) but we are definitely hoping to re-start our old system, ideally before or during next year's decennial celebrations. Your interest is much appreciated :)
There's no paid version. The LEX Downloader X is free for everyone :P
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3070
I'm curious if there will still be a new/updated dvd coming soon. I would like to get the disc and am more than willing to donate but would like to do so for the new one if it is coming soon.
It's something we've discussed periodically, but unfortunately, it's never gotten beyond preliminary talk. The plans for a new DVD have been stalled for quite some time.
-Alex
Yes just rejoined and were can I get this DVD set?
Quote from: Tarkus on November 13, 2016, 05:16:52 PMIt's something we've discussed periodically, but unfortunately, it's never gotten beyond preliminary talk. The plans for a new DVD have been stalled for quite some time.
-Alex
Seems it's been 7 years, so how about a DVD? I need/want a set. save a lot of time/work dnloading.
The site is like a check out line in the US, with many many many, items to catch your eye and money pouch while waiting for the 8 or 10 before you to check out and pay up.
According to current plans there will not be any DVD release, but the contents which were mostly only available on these discs will be uploaded to LEX.
Most of the dependency packs got updated/reuploaded in simple ZIP formats without the exe installers and most of the contents on LEX will get similar treatment, also some long standing issues will be fixed.
Currently there are 2-3 BSC Superior Packs with sets of buildings and the dependency tracker might allow us to create more "dedicated" sets, but some technical details needs to be figured out.
- Tyberius06
Just to follow up with what Tyberius06 said, the LEX DVD was originally a gift given to those who donated a set amount to the site's operating fund, modeled after Simtropolis' various STEX Collection discs from over the years. When I assumed ownership of the site in mid-2019 (about three years after my last post here), I decided to assume all the operating costs myself, stopped accepting donations, and wound down the existing subscriber system.
Legally speaking, the donation angle is the only way in which a site can justify offering a disc of SC4 plugins in exchange for currency, without running afoul of the EA Tools End User License Agreement (EULA), which effectively prohibits the commercial sale of SC4 plugins. In short, we can't actually offer the disc anymore.
Between bringing the DVD's "exclusives" over to the LEX, making them freely available to everyone (a plan that's been afoot for awhile now), coupled with the refinements Tyberius06 mentioned (and some other planned refinements), I do believe we'll be able to get close to the same experience for everyone.
-Alex