RHW (RealHighway) - Development and Support

[ivo_su]

Actually, textures aren't the problem with MHW transitions--it's the models.  Whole different ballgame.

-Alex

I know that they are the easiest part but I think we should start first with them, right? Then we'll see what happens with the construction of paths and from there will depend on your help. But I'm still before the start. You all know that nothing is impossible and when there is a problem somewhere, there is no way that this problem has no solution. You just have to have someone who wants it hard.

- Ivo

[ps2owner]

Since DDRHW-4 is a one tile network, they won't have to use neighbor connection pieces, right?
Oh, and Tarkus, I sent you a message about puzzle piece IIDs about half a month ago.
Just so you know.

[thornyjohny]

Actually, textures aren't the problem with MHW transitions--it's the models.  Whole different ballgame.

-Alex

I know that they are the easiest part but I think we should start first with them, right? Then we'll see what happens with the construction of paths and from there will depend on your help. But I'm still before the start. You all know that nothing is impossible and when there is a problem somewhere, there is no way that this problem has no solution. You just have to have someone who wants it hard.

- Ivo

I want it hard! The only thing I want harder than this is a 911 Turbo . But I don't know a thing about making stuff for Simcity at all.

[GDO29Anagram]

Since DDRHW-4 is a one tile network, they won't have to use neighbor connection pieces, right?

Not only that, it's a two-directional single-tile network (like Rail or RHW-2), so no need for NC pieces for DDRHW-4.

[ps2owner]

Oh and just another thing on NC for DDRHW, will the DDRHW-8 need them? It would have paths going in each direction.

[Kuewr665]

Oh and just another thing on NC for DDRHW, will the DDRHW-8 need them? It would have paths going in each direction.

The purpose of neighbor connection pieces is to make sure Sims use the neighbor connections because they can only do so in the same tile. Because both decks use the neighbor connection and they have opposing directions, there is no need for neighbor connection pieces.

[ps2owner]

Oh and just another thing on NC for DDRHW, will the DDRHW-8 need them? It would have paths going in each direction.

The purpose of neighbor connection pieces is to make sure Sims use the neighbor connections because they can only do so in the same tile. Because both decks use the neighbor connection and they have opposing directions, there is no need for neighbor connection pieces.

I know what NC peices do...
What I am asking is if the DDRHW-8 will need them, because it would have paths going in each dirrection per tile.

[jondor]

It will not need them, precisely because it will have paths going both ways on each tile.

[thornyjohny]

So am I right in assuming that avenues and Maxis Highways too have NC Pieces, but they are automatically placed by SimCity?

[kassarc16]

So am I right in assuming that avenues and Maxis Highways too have NC Pieces, but they are automatically placed by SimCity?

I believe it's because they are base multi-tile networks, and that makes the difference.

[GDO29Anagram]

So am I right in assuming that avenues and Maxis Highways too have NC Pieces, but they are automatically placed by SimCity?

The NCs for AVE-4 and MHW are specially coded to work in a two-tile fashion. There's no actual NC piece that's placed.

[Tarkus]

So am I right in assuming that avenues and Maxis Highways too have NC Pieces, but they are automatically placed by SimCity?

I believe it's because they are base multi-tile networks, and that makes the difference.

Correct.  It has to do with the 04 median flag in the RULs for those networks and how it is handled at the neighbor connection end in the executable.

-Alex

[ps2owner]

(Gosh, I'm a RHW regular.)
Anyway, I just saw the SFBT Highway Bridge Construction Set again, and thought about HIGGGGHHHHH ERHW-4. 320 Meters. Cause those lots look awesome, and It would be great to have them functional, Especially with RHW.
Maybe only a few pieces, such as straight, curve, and over street.
Just a little idea. Who knows, If I get into making puzzle pieces, maybe I could make it.

[jdenm8]

No.

320m is plain obscene, the lots are actually designed to provide low-level construction visuals (sub 30m) though the models were sunk lower.

We do have something up our sleeves related to such things, but they won't be happening for a while.

[drjumbajookiba]

Here is a teaser:

<iframe width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YTI033NTEQI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[j-dub]

Interesting, reflectors instead of lines.

I frame code <> does not work, at least for me; that I have to view it like this:
http://www.youtube.com/v/YTI033NTEQI
Great choice of music for automotive touring. What are those songs by the way?

I also got to say, those screens, with all the textures now, especially with that new hud, really does not look even look like SC4.

[MandelSoft]

I see you still use the V4.1-Spec Texrures. Note that these will be incompatible with the upcoming RHW version, which will be soon.

[jgehrts]

which will be soon.

Here come the excited overanalyses of what "soon" means and pleas for details. 

[compgeek718]

What program is typically used to make Road textures? Photoshop? 3ds Max? I would like learn how to make some for myself. Thanks.

[art128]

What program is typically used to make Road textures? Photoshop?

Photoshop, or other image manipulation program such as GIMP, ms Paint etc .. And I think you need one other specifically for SC4 but I don't remember..