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Title: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Ryan B. on July 28, 2011, 10:12:19 PM
Yeah, like I was going to start up a topic that was anything different?

I'll start:

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My latest, starting up SC4DOT's New York State Thruway project (once again)!
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Swordmaster on October 01, 2011, 05:05:13 PM
Mmm, road signs...  ;D

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1204.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb419%2Fswm666%2FPSC%2F671_14_main2.jpg&hash=b6970a9c5fcba8f5b7b7fb5b1ba4952eee52cf45)


I'd love it if someone would comment on the color scheme/layout/whatever.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: MandelSoft on October 02, 2011, 08:25:13 AM
You want comments on your road signs? Well, here you got one! ;)
- What font do you use? This doesn't look like a common sign font and might be not readable enough from a distance. I would recommend Highway Gothic, SNV, Clearview or DIN1451 Mittelschrift here.
- The proportions of some things are off. The exit numbers are HUGE, while the number in front of the distances are too small.
- I don't like the yellow hue you use here. Try a more orange-ish yellow.
- Maybe you can divide your sign in three parts? Just sayin'

Other than that, I've seen worse. The alignment is OK and the rest of the color selection is well chosen.

OK, my turn! The evolution of the signage of my fictional country Schellingen (click to enlarge:

1958:
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1971:
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1979:
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1992:
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2008:
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NOTES:
- Cities are written in a white typeface with a blue (or green) background. Local destonations (such as city quarters, suburbs, stations, etc.) are written in a black typeface with a white background. Tourist attractions are written in a white typeface with a brown background.
- Since 1992, all destonations leading to freeways from the underlying road network are signaged on a green background.
- Broken lines surrounding a routeshield means "to route ..."
- Signs constructed before 1979 use exterior lighting at night; signs constructed between 1979 and 1992 use interior lighting and signs constructed after 1992 use Diamond Grade reflective foil.
- A-routes (Autobahnen) are freeways and B-routes (Bundesstrassen) are national non-freeway routes (although the ones with a blue shield are expressways, which is a lower class than a freeway, but higher then every other road). C-routes are part of a larger long-distance route network across the continent of Borealia.

Best,
Maarten
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Swordmaster on October 02, 2011, 11:51:51 AM
Thanks for commenting, Maarten! I've read your reply a couple of times. Seeing that you're clearly the better sign maker, I figured I'd better listen.  :)

- The thing with that font is that it was a bit more unique than the average sign font. With each change towards the standard, it more and more resembles common American signage. But maybe I should compromise after all. I found something called Roadgeek, trying that now.
- The yellow seems to be a result of jpg conversion. It's actually supposed to be gold.

I made a new version with your suggestions (png format this time):

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Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: MandelSoft on October 02, 2011, 01:34:19 PM
That looks better! Way to go!
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: riiga on October 03, 2011, 06:31:51 AM
Swordmaster: Nice road signs! I really like the colour of them.  :)

Maarten: Awesome work! You've inspired me to make my own "evolution of signs", though I'll have to come up with the earliest signs first.  :P


First some new/old hybrid style Swedish signs:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi705.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww55%2Fanonymson%2Ffram_hoger_vanster_ratt.png&hash=409b58ce1aa5c4e8aa84f7ee9a3ad1bd7a1b5376)
(Plain direction sign)

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(Overhead sign for avenue with left turn lane)

RL-based stack sign:
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Now, here's an interesting one. It's an American-Swedish hybrid, using European style pictograms, but retains some of the typical American conventions, such as signing North/South, etc.
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Comments are welcome!  ;)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: MandelSoft on October 03, 2011, 12:50:57 PM
Swedish signage goes dutch!  $%Grinno$%

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Best,
Maarten
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: riiga on October 03, 2011, 01:18:44 PM
I like those signs Maarten! They could very well be real...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: MandelSoft on October 03, 2011, 02:48:56 PM
Just to compare: I have pictures of the original signs (click to enlarge):

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This one is from the old Dutch Freeway signage. These signs have arrows pointing down and are usually more filled up with local destonations.

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These signs are from the new NBA (Nieuwe Bewegwijzering Autosnelwegen) series.

Personally I don't really like the Swedish signage. The font can be better and the use of ALL CAPS is not that nice. But I've seen much worse...

And to make another comparison: here's how they look like in Schellingen-style (BWN2008):

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EDIT: I just spotted that on one of the signs the freeway road number says "A 10" , while this should be "A 12"...

Best,
Maarten
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: j-dub on October 03, 2011, 08:59:44 PM
Dalek York Park? That gets a highway sign, and Torchwood don't?
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: RickD on October 04, 2011, 06:04:59 AM
Ah, there is some serious road sign geekery going on here. I approve.  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: riiga on October 04, 2011, 06:27:36 AM
Quote from: j-dub on October 03, 2011, 08:59:44 PM
Dalek York Park? That gets a highway sign, and Torchwood don't?
They were just used as an example. I can put other weird destinations as well.   :P
Oh, and the destination is just "Dalek" and "York Park", Dalek in this case being a city/township/etc and York Park a locality.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: kbieniu7 on October 05, 2011, 08:32:23 AM
Maarten plays the role of expert  :D Great work!
Very interesting idea, of coupling two styles, riiga!

I wanted to show something too, but I've lost somewhere photos anc signs' sketches  &mmm
I've found just one sign, from the crossing of two national roads.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.imageshack.us%2Fimg716%2F9533%2Fkoszyce.jpg&hash=37ec6b7a1838cc9c9a5f01b50a9211a481e320c0)

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Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: j-dub on October 09, 2011, 06:52:35 PM
IDK
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: riiga on October 13, 2011, 08:14:59 AM
This (http://maps.google.se/?ll=32.993295,-96.947479&spn=0.007235,0.016512&t=m&z=17&vpsrc=6&layer=c&cbll=32.99324,-96.947385&panoid=EKYA4ST4Ou9rKfCzcuR7iQ&cbp=12,304.1,,0,-9.62) into this:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi705.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww55%2Fanonymson%2Famsv5-ny.png&hash=a18cd76fa99d192cdd59d23e99052864b500cba7)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: metarvo on October 13, 2011, 03:38:07 PM
They've really redesigned that sign since the last time I went through that interchange, haven't they?  I'll have to go check it out sometime.  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Ryan B. on December 04, 2011, 10:05:17 AM
Here's an in-game shot:

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Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: CahosRahneVeloza on December 04, 2011, 02:05:15 PM
Alright, time to make fun of my country's silly signages  ;D

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English Translation: (Starting from the top most one) Pedestrians are not allowed ON the road, use the sidewalk instead.
                           No Pedestrians allowed.
                           No unloading of passengers allowed

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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.static.flickr.com%2F182%2F418606940_ee79924090.jpg&hash=1ef915d8aeb23b6c3dab0b5a8540ee29f4e50ac7)
English Translation: Peeing is not allowed here.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.karencaballero.multiply.com%2Fimage%2F1%2Fphotos%2Fupload%2F300x300%2FSeW3GAoKCIYAAAwKXgo1%2Flikuan-U.jpg%3Fet%3Dgz6hf%252C45KCBReJcCe9Msew%26amp%3Bnmid%3D0&hash=c8e71443bfa1677f19edf0e12a270d7dd78b34ce)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.nherz14.multiply.com%2Fimage%2F1%2Fphotos%2Fupload%2F300x300%2FSWGXUwoKCpwAAGjyfaE1%2FPink-life-by-getdowngrrl.jpg%3Fet%3D7JjbLS9MlM4J%252C5BMpcXAoA%26amp%3Bnmid%3D0&hash=4ee7af5dfd14e6e7c50124bc0c6959e2755864ab)
Yet another no jaywalking sign, this one reads "Do not cross or die".

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Kind of confusing but what it's generally saying is that yellow lanes are Bus HOV lanes & no other form of public transport is allowed on them.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: j-dub on December 05, 2011, 09:31:21 AM
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WHAT!? how?

Oh well.
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Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: rikkeflik on January 21, 2012, 08:20:15 AM
Highway Roadsigns in Herbia (near exits/interchanges).
Based on Belgian roadsigns.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zkrwdvBPogA/TxrjSWx7SpI/AAAAAAAAAKI/MoCyzyM96XQ/s800/herbia%252520verkeersborden.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: MandelSoft on January 21, 2012, 09:36:32 AM
Oh dear, these signs are really stuffed up!  &mmm

- 7 destonations on the first sign, all in one direction (for the record, my limit is four destonations per direction)
- 13 destonations on the second sign. Would be practially impossible to read.
- 12 destonations on the third sign. Would also be impossible to read
- 4 destonations on the fourth sign, that's acceptable.

By the way, the signs are clearly made in pain. Use InkScape instead. This gives way cleaner results.

Other things I have to mention:
- Or the text is really, really small, or your highway lanes are waaaaaaaay too wide.
- The alignment is off. This may have to do with working in MS Paint.

Anyway, here are some of mine (click to enlarge):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg13.imageshack.us%2Fimg13%2F2049%2Fbrsa7af251.png&hash=b1fc7ab3defc43fc72df2bcb012430de3288c893)

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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg818.imageshack.us%2Fimg818%2F6610%2Fbrsa7af271.png&hash=ba1d05fd85ccf966a1508fa5345afb92e8d079d0)

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Best,
Maarten
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: rikkeflik on January 21, 2012, 10:56:45 AM
Quote from: mrtnrln on January 21, 2012, 09:36:32 AM
Oh dear, these signs are really stuffed up!  &mmm

- 7 destonations on the first sign, all in one direction (for the record, my limit is four destonations per direction)
- 13 destonations on the second sign. Would be practially impossible to read.
- 12 destonations on the third sign. Would also be impossible to read
- 4 destonations on the fourth sign, that's acceptable.

By the way, the signs are clearly made in pain. Use InkScape instead. This gives way cleaner results.

Other things I have to mention:
- Or the text is really, really small, or your highway lanes are waaaaaaaay too wide.
- The alignment is off. This may have to do with working in MS Paint.

Anyway, here are some of mine (click to enlarge)

Best,
Maarten

Yes I know, they are stuffed up.  :D. But, like i said, they are based on Belgium roadsigns...  ;)
- The first one has six directions, not so exceptional in Belgium...
http://www.google.be/imgres?q=ring+brussel&um=1&hl=nl&sa=N&rlz=1C1ASUT_nlBE401BE402&biw=1366&bih=681&tbm=isch&tbnid=ASGkb__anUjG3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.funcars.be/brussels_nl_maproute.php&docid=Px6O8Gj5bZe1gM&imgurl=http://www.funcars.be/uploads/route1.jpg&w=500&h=375&ei=-gUbT_aLN4jo8QOQm92YCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=482&sig=103325774162067279230&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=170&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=91&ty=88 (http://www.google.be/imgres?q=ring+brussel&um=1&hl=nl&sa=N&rlz=1C1ASUT_nlBE401BE402&biw=1366&bih=681&tbm=isch&tbnid=ASGkb__anUjG3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.funcars.be/brussels_nl_maproute.php&docid=Px6O8Gj5bZe1gM&imgurl=http://www.funcars.be/uploads/route1.jpg&w=500&h=375&ei=-gUbT_aLN4jo8QOQm92YCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=482&sig=103325774162067279230&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=170&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=91&ty=88)

- second and third one: I have to admit, they have to many directions.
- I'll use Inkscape in the future (btw I used Flash to make these signs) :)

greetz,
Rikkeflik
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: MandelSoft on January 22, 2012, 01:33:24 AM
Quote from: rikkeflik on January 21, 2012, 10:56:45 AM
Yes I know, they are stuffed up.  :D. But, like i said, they are based on Belgium roadsigns...  ;)
- The first one has six directions, not so exceptional in Belgium...
http://www.google.be/imgres?q=ring+brussel&um=1&hl=nl&sa=N&rlz=1C1ASUT_nlBE401BE402&biw=1366&bih=681&tbm=isch&tbnid=ASGkb__anUjG3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.funcars.be/brussels_nl_maproute.php&docid=Px6O8Gj5bZe1gM&imgurl=http://www.funcars.be/uploads/route1.jpg&w=500&h=375&ei=-gUbT_aLN4jo8QOQm92YCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=482&sig=103325774162067279230&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=170&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=91&ty=88 (http://www.google.be/imgres?q=ring+brussel&um=1&hl=nl&sa=N&rlz=1C1ASUT_nlBE401BE402&biw=1366&bih=681&tbm=isch&tbnid=ASGkb__anUjG3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.funcars.be/brussels_nl_maproute.php&docid=Px6O8Gj5bZe1gM&imgurl=http://www.funcars.be/uploads/route1.jpg&w=500&h=375&ei=-gUbT_aLN4jo8QOQm92YCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=482&sig=103325774162067279230&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=170&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=91&ty=88)
But that doesn't make the system look good. I personally don't like the realisation of Belgian signage: often the results are inconsistent and messy, and the sign you just show is a perfect example how not to make proper signage. But it can be worse, like Austrian signage.

For good examples, take a look at the old dutch signage, or the German and Danish signage.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: rikkeflik on January 22, 2012, 05:46:02 AM

QuoteBut that doesn't make the system look good. I personally don't like the realisation of Belgian signage: often the results are inconsistent and messy, and the sign you just show is a perfect example how not to make proper signage. But it can be worse, like Austrian signage.

For good examples, take a look at the old dutch signage, or the German and Danish signage.

I can imagine that the Belgian signage is really inconsistent to not-Belgians. But we're (I'm) used to it. :)
But I'll take a look at your examples and adapt my signage.

Thanks for your advice!

Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Ryan B. on March 06, 2012, 08:14:13 PM
I was tinkering around this evening . . .

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Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: riiga on March 07, 2012, 02:38:31 AM
Very nice Ryan!

Here's something I rendered last night.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi705.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww55%2Fanonymson%2FSkyltar%2Fskylt1-preview.png&hash=d1603b2d7a2bb4ec60ea6de56d5fc7214a0db2e8)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: woodb3kmaster on March 07, 2012, 03:27:32 AM
Quote from: mrtnrln on January 21, 2012, 09:36:32 AM
Anyway, here are some of mine (click to enlarge):

<snip>

Best,
Maarten

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg32.imageshack.us%2Fimg32%2F1275%2Fmememordorf.jpg&hash=70b5609e6ec89bdd5f29c5ae5c37f853c2dc6872)
Or does one? ;D

Ryan, riiga, great signs, as usual!
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Swordmaster on March 10, 2012, 08:23:57 PM
Quote from: woodb3kmaster on March 07, 2012, 03:27:32 AM
Quote from: mrtnrln on January 21, 2012, 09:36:32 AM
Anyway, here are some of mine (click to enlarge):

<snip>

Best,
Maarten

Or does one? ;D

Ryan, riiga, great signs, as usual!

ROFL!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: riiga on March 11, 2012, 03:36:56 AM
Now for avenue TuLEPs as well...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi705.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww55%2Fanonymson%2FSkyltar%2Fskylt2-preview.png&hash=3a9cc42a8d7ee9214dc5e4d330824ea5624b21c8)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: j-dub on March 12, 2012, 10:12:00 PM
What was that?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft0.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcT2Hbio44nWEdNdUqkqLj9yo0uJyxdeqf4GjhG5Dk4TIjYwpl4uqA&hash=0e0027ddc361b6d78f1489a99bdb9f7cbdd35721)
Did I see the sign say something about pills over that TuLEP?
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Haljackey on March 12, 2012, 11:17:12 PM
Quote from: riiga on March 11, 2012, 03:36:56 AM
Now for avenue TuLEPs as well...

:o

umm drool!  :shocked2:
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: riiga on March 13, 2012, 04:34:13 AM
Quote from: j-dub on March 12, 2012, 10:12:00 PM
What was that?
Did I see the sign say something about pills over that TuLEP?
Nope, just the Swedish word for (City) Center.  ;)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: j-dub on March 13, 2012, 08:58:46 PM
Do'h! City center is one word in your language, dang. That's awesome!
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Ryan B. on June 10, 2012, 08:28:18 PM
Time to bring this thread back!  I've been tinkering with a C/D system & some ITS-type stuff for the first time:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg577.imageshack.us%2Fimg577%2F1268%2Fitsattempt1.jpg&hash=9de2e961910eec02e9a6f13f62d2fcb1743aece6)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F6849%2Fcdsignpreview.jpg&hash=43fab8e3f9e0af24cd7de89577af96e2da9b9c13)

Thoughts / opinions?
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Haljackey on September 19, 2012, 08:38:05 AM
The exit

Click for full size
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FA0dJ0.jpg&hash=e887948f40a0e531603d0b10e53899ae45ad0b02) (http://i.imgur.com/A0dJ0.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Durfsurn on October 05, 2012, 09:00:21 PM
My first try at a quick RHW-8 sign. Haven't Inkscaped it yet used a quick program. What do you think? (Keep in mind that I used Pages and it took 5 minutes)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1243.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg550%2FDurfsurn%2F5f06f394ac315006837ca27f02145152.jpg&hash=7d911ee2e30f1a43c7b0b1486f627aa01b5bf467)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: MandelSoft on October 06, 2012, 01:58:46 AM
A few tips:

- Split up the sign. One for the continuing road and one for the exit.
- You don't have to repeat "Winton" above each lane. It's redundant.
- M12 should be in yellow or white due to the Rule of Tincture (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_tincture)
- I would choose other arrows (a bit smaller) and another font.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Haljackey on October 06, 2012, 09:53:16 AM
Never did post my designs on this thread... here goes.

If anyone wants to BAT these for SC4 go right ahead :P

(Images are PNG files)

Overhead signs:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FyAyT7.png&hash=0f8975a9947f65a27d4d07b0fd12fd124b544991)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeScXG.png&hash=d33d0b5c958ef5a6fb098027f937078e2e17301a)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FN2FWE.png&hash=7767c7a6b4d7c8c5aaaf47fc4936f7ac08797555)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FSn3GE.png&hash=efe603437bee1cfbff495ff4028317fdf6734e6f)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqO5cC.png&hash=e41775274c197e6dacec1d1128ab135ca80de05f)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3jtgK.png&hash=d33060d74767bd0b9ce32515f0479913cfca38c7)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FG9sr6.png&hash=6acd58604dfbd3403cb9eb83f61d0fb78d547826)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FdfyHo.png&hash=7eb1671b9b21f2562d602d7dbee2c01f11b5407f)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FElbNC.png&hash=9bf8b6ea95e19b92ce605a406b06cff6a5eb8537)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FdFGFF.png&hash=f56095c7cb28231fb8395af57f64565e52e96719)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBcQXo.png&hash=979fd30d2c004515405a8da8e27e2b9fb0501671)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2KPMp.png&hash=e9d4c6f68148940795c1062efec256311287a265)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9fqR7.png&hash=5203bee1203b276db5df1f88d07fec21a451a17e)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2Kpdk.png&hash=cb3e8ea031677d9de0552a53ceecba0572c6c4e6)

Ground mounted signs
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ft3CYo.png&hash=1f9d2c8b5f445900a6179308d08130006b853fe3)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fp8hK0.png&hash=2e63ce9a166a34b20d82a08f872ceee633000b89)

2 lane exit sign:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsgV8v.png&hash=ab6e1b415567ba203fa4196e7d9dc6fdc3a0f548)



Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Swordmaster on October 06, 2012, 10:50:59 AM
Right on, Ryan! Did you paint the arrows yourself on the first panels? Looks good. And good signage for a collector/express system, I think.

Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on November 01, 2012, 04:43:16 PM
Wondering where to post this but this forum seem the logical place.

I have created some generic signs based on signs found in my home state of Victoria Australia.
They may not be perfect and I have had to use lots to place them in game since I can't T21A and that would be pointless anyway due to the RHW revamp.

But here they are...

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FWWGBSignMIS.jpg&hash=5811e50ba44792ddd129ef6a9845d7236b75a927)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FRightLaneEndsSign6S.jpg&hash=b35f5b80c14bb5c6de258b46a99bffca2ba55bb2)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FMergingTrafficSign4S.jpg&hash=44a115c8079611bc29b59c2563bd7365c60844e1)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FFreewayEnteranceSignMIS.jpg&hash=7f9420e01d8c506f4ecd9c40036dc0c47e979e67)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FExitSign4S.jpg&hash=3de95b0b281123777968fb12e5ac919677de38de)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FDividedRoadSign.jpg&hash=7bf7eed559716113dbfbbbf9c4ab038908c28d4d)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FAddedLaneSign4S.jpg&hash=00f02a8f524d92d87f8704f1b30fa3e169499696)

Any comments on where I could improve are welcome

Keep up the good work guys  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Swordmaster on November 01, 2012, 05:08:26 PM
That first sign gave me a chuckle. Would be suitable in a lot of places I know ;D

Very good signs, by the way.


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Haljackey on November 01, 2012, 06:53:04 PM
Oh wow Eggman I really like! Any chance you can make them public for downloading sometime? (maybe on the STEX?)


Anyways made a couple  A couple roundabout signs in the 'design phase'


Overhead:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLUnRd.png&hash=3fbb66d8339eaf934f4b6ee8bdfd6c65d73e5221)

Ground mounted:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fnr2UT.png&hash=836917761bbc4549913899246a3c47975362374e)

Based on:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi693.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv300%2Fantonel_s%2Froadgeeking%2FPhotos%2FWindsor%2520Essex%2520Parkway%2F2012%2FOctober%2FPA140060_zps52158588.jpg&hash=6a7130cd3e9f0e4abc017dc173596b614edc86af)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on November 01, 2012, 08:54:19 PM
Thanks for the comments Guys  :thumbsup:

@ Haljackey

I do plan to release the signs publicly but I am not so good at the lotting at the moment. I have just been placing the signs on a grass lot but, with the number of signs I have (I have more in the pipeline) I need to be able to (A) Label the lot and (B) Condense the lots so they are continuous or all together in a series. At the moment they just appear as a grass lot and are all over the place in the parks menu.
I have just been using the standard Maxis Lot editor for the moment

If you know of any tutorials or programs of how to do this please let me know.

I do think some generic signs for the RHW and NWM would be useful and it will be lot based for the moment.

Thanks for your interest. 

   
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Swordmaster on November 01, 2012, 09:54:35 PM
Quote from: eggman121 on November 01, 2012, 08:54:19 PM
Thanks for the comments Guys  :thumbsup:

@ Haljackey

I do plan to release the signs publicly but I am not so good at the lotting at the moment. I have just been placing the signs on a grass lot but, with the number of signs I have (I have more in the pipeline) I need to be able to (A) Label the lot and (B) Condense the lots so they are continuous or all together in a series. At the moment they just appear as a grass lot and are all over the place in the parks menu.
I have just been using the standard Maxis Lot editor for the moment

If you know of any tutorials or programs of how to do this please let me know.

I do think some generic signs for the RHW and NWM would be useful and it will be lot based for the moment.

Thanks for your interest. 

You could release them as props. . . that way you don't need to be concerned about the lotting.

Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on November 01, 2012, 10:21:57 PM
Hello Swordmaster

The problem with just exporting the props is that the props need to be moved around to fit the varying widths of the RHW and elevated in some cases with GMAX (I don't have access to 3DS MAX  :'( ) and the Maxis lot editor can only fit props within the tile bounds.
I would like to also like to make a release of these signs so SC4 users can just start using them and not have to worry about Modding them themselves.

On that note if you or anyone else is interested in helping me lot the signs or can think of some signs they want included feel free to PM me.

For now I would like to learn how to make lots properly since I think it is a worthwhile skill.

Thanks for your interest

Stephen
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on November 14, 2012, 05:15:10 AM
Sorry to bump this thread twice but it has been inactive for a little while.

I have made enough signs to cover almost all variants of exits and entrances for the RHW 5.0.

Here are just some of the signs I will be releasing

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FStartFreewaySign-1.jpg&hash=eba03866bad1694e1e46212a62f1f4bf5465a183)

Start Freeway Sign type 1 

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FMergingTrafficSign6C.jpg&hash=a63c35bd0feec46a83ae849f8feb33023ac1f8c5)

Merging traffic sign on an RHW 6C

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FMergeLeftSign.jpg&hash=5f1e41edbaef638f552c354a82e6305f922b63fc)

Small Merge Left Sign

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FExitSignElevated4SEL2.jpg&hash=f8efcdcc91727f9472fcd3b20769566a090a36d9)

Elevated Exit Sign for RHW 4S L2

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FAsymmetricalRoadSigns.jpg&hash=beed9ba330d2fbd4a71c584d133cd46399ceef4e)

Asymmetrical Signs for RHW 3

Hope you like them  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Monorail Master on November 14, 2012, 06:05:16 AM
Very nice job Eggman121!! I really do love those ERHW-4 L2 exit sign w/ safety barrels and RHW-4 - RHW-2 transition signs.

Any plans for Merging Traffic signs for the ERHW-4, ERHW-6, etc ramp pieces to go along with the ERHW-4+ Exit Signs?
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Haljackey on November 14, 2012, 08:52:03 AM
Oh, very very nice Eggman! And yes I'm a fan of a grass base texture.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on November 14, 2012, 01:13:54 PM
Quote from: Monorail Master on November 14, 2012, 06:05:16 AM
Very nice job Eggman121!! I really do love those ERHW-4 L2 exit sign w/ safety barrels and RHW-4 - RHW-2 transition signs.

Any plans for Merging Traffic signs for the ERHW-4, ERHW-6, etc ramp pieces to go along with the ERHW-4+ Exit Signs?

Already made and lotted

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FMergingTrafficSign4SEL2.jpg&hash=ab6fe2bc1d3dbbbca688e4539b1b10b8d3e8586f)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FAddedLaneSign4SEL2.jpg&hash=27ceeb6d9811fb18223d52a8d38ebaa5174d929f)

Quote from: Haljackey on November 14, 2012, 08:52:03 AM
Oh, very very nice Eggman! And yes I'm a fan of a grass base texture.

I was going to replace the grass texture in favor of a transparent texture  :D. What do others think? 
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: sunv123 on November 14, 2012, 01:28:56 PM
I was going to replace the grass texture in favor of a transparent texture  :D. What do others think?  [/quote]

Yes, i would be happy to see that, because i keep the areas near my highways clear, and a grass texture would look a little weird in it.

Very nice job with these signs eggguy! $%Grinno$% :D
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Earwhyckque on November 18, 2012, 03:59:06 PM
Great work on the lots! They really complete the look the roads, I think.

I only make road signs as side projects; the portals on the concrete (Maxis) highways in my regions are owned and maintained by the Simland Road Agency, which does not care for provincial lobby attempts ;)

Nevertheless, they could look like this:
(sorry for putting them all in the same picture)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F6697138%2FSC4%2FBorden_Smutsand-01.png&hash=a5f13b2b0634539a26b7f67b91000c3af593f2cf)
I'm almost happy with how they turned out, although I was aiming for a more French style, rather than Dutch... Designed carefully, they have turned out a little bit too boring; flipping the arrows upside down may help a bit...

EDIT: The signs are placed alongside the A1, approaching motorway intersection Smutsand from the north. For reference, see the small map below. The intersection is marked by the red dot. As you may notice, there is no clear road numbering system yet, hence the odd route shields...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F6697138%2FSC4%2FSmutsand_reference.jpg&hash=4e15d88a41450be756458e9ebb4bae184273fe71)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: riiga on January 24, 2013, 07:38:26 AM
Some historical signs for my upcoming Simcity region.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Friiga%2FAnnat%2FLand%2Fskyltar1955-v2.png&hash=79b19d90eb83d5b5d4e069350580306c3e313f7b)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Friiga%2FAnnat%2FLand%2Fskyltar1968.png&hash=d120f7a6fb3cdf8c825ad8dd36cce3f9184b8d9a)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Flatron on January 24, 2013, 07:46:25 AM
Ja, nya vägskyltare från swärige! &apls
New road signs from swärige!
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: deanva on February 16, 2013, 12:29:46 PM
Are there any guidelines as to size of the road signs, lettering (fonts), you guys use in simcity 4? Do not want one to be too small or large for the game.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: j-dub on February 19, 2013, 11:34:25 AM
I can't name dimensions, but in terms of sizing road signs, Eggman, for example, was at that ideal scale.

However, I couldn't do fonts that small, because there is no way I would be able to render signs so sharp at that level. I could not get BAT on any system of mine to render that sharply with realistic scaled signage. That is exactly why JA's signs on the STEX, at that time were done at the larger scale, because they were not able to render them so small and sharp like you can now for 1 to 2 tile wide road networks. However, some considered those larger scale signs perfect for the wider sized RHW's.

In America, a real close font is more of an Arial family font on the road signs, but highway signs, hung over, around here use a modified Arial font. These fonts are not usually preinstalled, but I have seen them named as "hit the road", "interstate" and "blue highway" Since those appear so much more like them, they would be the type mounted over, 4realism is key.

IDK what signs you were doing, but my attitude was make the text part of the sign in MS Paint, with the realistic font for the letters, than shrink that image down onto the sign, instead of trying to assign text in the model making program.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on February 19, 2013, 12:46:51 PM
Quote from: deanva on February 16, 2013, 12:29:46 PM
Are there any guidelines as to size of the road signs, lettering (fonts), you guys use in simcity 4? Do not want one to be too small or large for the game.

I use Arial Black for font size 1, but that is just my personal preference.

And If you want the sharper resolution follow this post here. These are Simfox's scripts that he has attached to his post.

http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=7430.msg238749#msg238749

You have to replace the scripts in your BAT folder with these scripts and you will get an option in the BAT to preview in High Definition or Standard Definition. Signs and other small objects can be rendered in High Definition, but Standard Definition is still preferred for larger objects.     
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: deanva on February 20, 2013, 11:40:20 AM
Thanks for the information on the font type and size, I found a tutorial in simtropolis on how to BAT a sign. There was no information on the fonts thanks for the information will use a graphics program and go from there to see if I can make the signs I need.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on March 03, 2013, 03:40:31 PM
Hello everybody. Since the new NAM is out I have decided to start placing signs on ramps as a T21 Exemplar onto the RHW

Here Is some photos of what I have achieved so far...

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FT21Signs1_zpsd0623c98.jpg&hash=354b7ccf3f1fd16d666d1d25bad6005b5cef2b63)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FT21Signs2_zps365caebc.jpg&hash=6ef389a03844d3755f50a979684139558506643c)

There will be more to come but I cannot proceed any further without an ExemplarID range and an Instance range at the moment.

If someone could be so kind as to show me the thread where I can request a range for both of these items it would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

-Stephen
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Haljackey on March 03, 2013, 03:49:54 PM
Oh, looks nice! Great work Stephen!
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: spot on March 03, 2013, 04:04:31 PM
Awesome job! I've thought about that before but i dont have the knowledge to make it happen.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: vortext on March 03, 2013, 05:22:12 PM
Quote from: eggman121 on March 03, 2013, 03:40:31 PM
There will be more to come but I cannot proceed any further without an ExemplarID range and an Instance range at the moment.
If someone could be so kind as to show me the thread where I can request a range for both of these items it would be much appreciated.

As far as I know there isn't any. Instead most T21s use the Network Tile ID as basis for the Instance & Exampler ID (which are the same thing, unless I'm misunderstanding you).
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on March 03, 2013, 07:06:23 PM
At the moment I'm just using a random group ID and instance ID generated in ilive reader. Will this cause conflicts with other T21 mods and do I need to request a range if so. I should have been more clear with my question.

Thanks for answering anyway
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: MandelSoft on March 04, 2013, 12:11:40 AM
It's best to stick with the IIDs of the tiles they are assigned to. If you need more than one T21 for a tile, just increase the ID by one for each instance. That's what basically all T21 mods do, and it's also a good way to keep track of your files and to make it clear for other people which T21 is assigned to what ;)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on March 06, 2013, 09:38:14 PM
Thanks for your help Mandelsoft. Your tip really helped me out.  :thumbsup:

I have now tracked down most of the FSH and S3D files that I want to add props to so it is only a matter of time till signs come to the RHW. Here are some developmental photos...

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FT21ExitSignL0_zps6f90e27e.jpg&hash=a54e577c16161f496c138487e644df86be04b160)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FT21MergingTrafficSignL0_zps3e95d4cb.jpg&hash=3605229baa09a3920b7e45284285153c1533f340)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FT21ExitSignL1_zpsba1471fa.jpg&hash=04b50418bfbf494ee36104f1a9cdd55dbb32d1da)

Here are some questions that people will probably ask...

Q) Will you be making a LHD version?

A) Yes... although I will need testers with an LHD installation

Q) Will you make signs from different parts of the world?

A) I will try but I will first concentrate on the North American version first. And I credit J-dub for sending me a US transport manual which has really come in handy  :thumbsup:

Q) Will you add signs to other networks?

A) Eventually yes

Feel free to ask more questions if you like

More to come...

-Stephen


Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: spot on March 06, 2013, 10:26:33 PM
Great job. I love it!
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: j-dub on March 07, 2013, 10:28:42 PM
Well, that hedgehog may not, but I like what you did here, Eggman. ;D
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on March 14, 2013, 03:46:43 PM
Thanks for all the kind comments guys  :thumbsup:

Here are some more pictures

Finally Signs come to the Fractional Angle Network of the NAM

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FT21FAN1_zpsd7effcbf.jpg&hash=23455890340d916a12f1a44ab5a8f1c5264c3083)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FT21FAN2_zps2cd34414.jpg&hash=a93f56a4bcdea3f82a2c5557c63026faa98672cc)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FT21FANDiagonal_zps482f2606.jpg&hash=5d58ad9f2d3d7d22509240ddec9c79d6b6f7d126)

More to come

-Stephen
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: spot on March 14, 2013, 04:41:01 PM
awesome :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on May 22, 2013, 09:52:05 PM
Finally road Signs come to some other networks.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FT21RuralroadsSigns_zps7ed93b74.jpg&hash=aa5ced07024589fb49ee927e9541d1eaa2770f47) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/Eggman121/media/T21RuralroadsSigns_zps7ed93b74.jpg.html)

To give a status update I have nearly completed signing the FARHW Ramps. That is as much as I will do for the non P57 content on the RHW side since I believe that Signing the other ramps will be superseded in a future NAM release and will be a waste of time.

I will be making a small amount of signs for the NWM but not too many yet. Once I get the templates for the signs though it will be only a case of changing the IIDs the new ones when new content is released.

More to come...   

eggman121
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: RickD on May 23, 2013, 03:36:15 AM
Your sign mod looks great. I will definitely use it when it is released.  :)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: noahclem on May 23, 2013, 05:17:47 AM
Excellent work with the sign T21s  &apls  They look like they'll fit really well in what I'm doing now.

My only concern is that the scale on the merging sign seems a bit off. It looks like it is taller than the width of the traffic lanes. The size of the sign itself might be right so perhaps just lowering the model on the Z axis would do the trick.

Keep up the great work  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Swordmaster on May 23, 2013, 05:26:05 AM
I'll add to the plaudits. Nice work!


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on May 29, 2013, 12:11:31 AM
Thanks for the comments guys  :thumbsup:. I really appreciate your interest in my work. $%Grinno$%

Still Signing away...

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FDividedRoadSign1_zps27b880f7.jpg&hash=bd55f75ae632289d4b801bf8c1b4d5569548a279) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/Eggman121/media/DividedRoadSign1_zps27b880f7.jpg.html)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FForm1LaneSigns1_zpsd3fc830b.jpg&hash=e60d569567828874b0ba5318c48847660c81a28c) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/Eggman121/media/Form1LaneSigns1_zpsd3fc830b.jpg.html)

Finally the NWM is getting signage treatment.

I will probably start a new thread for the as of yet unnamed sign mod I am making.

Just wondering, do I need permission from an administrator to start a new thread or can I start one on my own?

And what name should I use for my signage mod? I was thinking of either the Traffic Sign Mod "TSM" or Network Signage Mod "NSM" but I am open to suggestions. Maybe a poll can be taken.

-eggman121
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: metarvo on June 08, 2013, 05:26:52 AM
Nice work!  :thumbsup:  This is a much needed touch for all of these new networks.
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: j-dub on June 08, 2013, 06:36:42 AM
The community has waited along time for this. Keep up the good work!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on June 13, 2013, 12:29:42 AM
More Signage...

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FCurvesignImages_zps5b600386.jpg&hash=7b747dfa9d775bda84a2c5bd1bced50165bec45c) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/Eggman121/media/CurvesignImages_zps5b600386.jpg.html)

This time it is the curves turn.

Quote from: j-dub on June 08, 2013, 06:36:42 AM
The community has waited along time for this. Keep up the good work!  :thumbsup:

Thanks j-dub  ;)

I've been waiting a long time for a mod like this as well. It will be great once it is finished. I have always thought that signs are a part of the road network and I want to bring that to Simcity 4. While the signage mod is ages from completion it is starting to take shape.

More to come...

-eggman121
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on August 04, 2013, 03:00:52 AM
Sorry for double posting. This thread has been inactive for a while.

Just signing up the DDI piece.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FDDI1_zps214edbe8.jpg&hash=daf350981b66a1eb1337ed8abd4f5910238c3e76) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/Eggman121/media/DDI1_zps214edbe8.jpg.html)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FDDI2_zps3cee748b.jpg&hash=f8c3da3946a5a2ed03e25d72cacfca7d9fc74e42) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/Eggman121/media/DDI2_zps3cee748b.jpg.html)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg72%2FEggman121%2FDDI3_zps16d17307.jpg&hash=24028d918a91ecc989fed7ec374ba2622a9e4b4e) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/Eggman121/media/DDI3_zps16d17307.jpg.html)

The Signs are not in there final position yet just in case anyone was wondering.

-eggmam121
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: sunv123 on August 04, 2013, 05:29:41 AM
Wow that's really cool! :D

Never seen anything close to that before.


Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Ryan B. on December 02, 2013, 11:20:37 AM
Not bad, folks!  Bringing this one back from the dead as I've blown some dust off my BAT:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg27.imageshack.us%2Fimg27%2F4347%2F9pup.png&hash=9d5b2280715eb113cffa45fed04c6699cd9f4f30)
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Swordmaster on December 02, 2013, 12:59:06 PM
Looks great. Ryan B back in business is awesome news!


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: eggman121 on December 02, 2013, 03:17:26 PM
I concur. Looks great  :thumbsup: What font are you using for your signs?

Anyway great work

-eggman121
Title: Re: Show Us Your . . . Road Signs
Post by: Kuewr665 on December 03, 2013, 09:42:48 PM
Trying to get into making some signs after noticing a lack of LHD support compared to the number of RHD sign packs. These will definitely not be used in the game. It's really just for trying the design. &mmm

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYGy4vvB.png&hash=bc43e4e90f04f980f8ef51a1cdd6812a1fd2c9a6)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBqSgBqA.png&hash=1b331cacd9baa2e23d65f33eceadaef0a1ceda83)

I didn't know if the distance info with the white border looked right so I also saved a copy without it.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFCf1OUb.png&hash=6bd150f9d7aee32442fa08f89b58e9909d703d41)

EDIT: Metric system goof whoops