This month we will follow a very well established team, The NYBT. They have been around for years making some of the best BATs we've seen and even to this day making models for realistic cities using the DarkNite modd. With the talent on this team I'm sure we are in for a very special month.
Help me welcome The NYBT Team! &apls
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Congrats from The SC4D Staff!
Congrats NYBT Team! :thumbsup: I'm sure there will be some good work going on.
Congratulations NYBT! As a big fan I'm very excited to follow you here this month!
785 park Avenue
Okay, I have added some of the textures to give you guys a look of what it looks like. I still have more to do but I looking to be finished soon, so I can make the other versions of this building. :)
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Congratulation NYBT!
Hope to see more of you guys around here. ;)
Nice work on 785 park Avenue, Aaron!
Wonderful Aaron! And congrats folks.
Cheers
Willy
As always Aaron, fantastic model!!
Robin
With buildings like this, it's easy to see how NYBT got into OSITM. Not only are you making residential high-rises which are spectacular in their own right, but you also think to include variants to spice things up. Good work, Aaron!
Well deserved, Aaron!
Your modelling skills are absolutely top-notch! :thumbsup: &apls
Quote from: mattb325 on May 01, 2013, 05:14:08 PM
Well deserved, Aaron!
Not only Aaron, Matt. :P But the whole New-York Bat Team... Despite being a little silent over there... :P
First of all guys, on behalf of NYBT thank you for this honor. Being OSITM means a lot to us and we appreciate it.
Second thing I'd like to say is that we, the NYBT have prepared for you and OSITM quite a few surprises and premiers, so stay tuned.
We also plan to finish the month of May with a big bang here ;)
And altho maybe silent, you know what they say, under silence, hundred devils lurk (:P you might not know that one, but it's a quite common saying here :P )
So I've posted a lot about this BAT here and at St, and I'll post my progress renders now. Inch by inch this BAT is getting towards finishing line :P
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I resized your image...click fot full size. - Robin
You make it look easy sir. Very good. Curious as to what textures we'll see.
Cheers
Willy
The building looks like it has a lot of character, even at this stage of construction. Nice work, Vlasky! :thumbsup:
Great model Vlasky.
And I love big bangs....I'll be following this thread closely.
Robin
Awesome work Aaron and it's nice to see a bit of progress on that beautiful building Vlasky &apls I like the saying :D
Thank you guys!!! :D
The building looks great Vlasky. :D
785 Park Avenue
Here's another update, I'm still working on the back of the building. I still have to work on the ac units and some other things and I can move to the next stage. :D
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Edit: Here's what the variations will look like. :D
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Beautiful! Love every bit of it.
Cheers
Willy
There's some amazing BATting going on in here. To Aaron, Vlasky and the rest of the team, congratulations on a well-deserved month in OSITM. :)
Truly a beautiful building, all the better for the various color variations :o
Wow, it sure is a beauty. The dark brick one looks the best to me but all of them look amazing! :thumbsup:
Vlasky, that building.... :o Can't wait to see what it looks like with the textures.
And congrats, NYBT! You guys surely deserved this spotlight! &apls
I've been trying to do some automata modding lately and so far I have this:
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It's a R142 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R142_%28New_York_City_Subway_car%29) train, one of the different models operated by MTA in the NYC subway system. So far there's no car model, only engine, and there is still a bunch of things left to do with it.
To all Comments- Thank you guys, and I'm happy you like the variations. :D
Anotn- It looks good, I hope you can make the texture just as good a Gwails. Also I think that the train is shorter than Gwails as well. :)
32-48 30th Street
A new building for NYBT, this small and lovely apartment is located in Queens, New York City. Something I need to make is small apartments not just that I need to make some buildings from Queens. This is not my first apartment from Queens, I have other buildings, I just never finished them. :P
For the lots information, the building can sit on a 1x2 lot. I am thinking about making flipped version and a 1x3, 2x2, and 2x3 lots for the release of this apartments, lets hope it's not just some batter talking. :D
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg267.imageshack.us%2Fimg267%2F1209%2F324830thstreet.jpg&hash=9bd02ae665a4b1e97394b9b104540441f6233972)
Here's the link to the real building. :D
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=new+york+city&ll=40.761273,-73.92693&spn=0.000472,0.000817&hnear=New+York&gl=us&t=h&layer=c&cbll=40.761201,-73.927117&panoid=R-pKiXunZib0kMuZ3piyNA&cbp=12,285.76,,0,-28.32&z=21
I was in NY a couple years ago, and I must say your BATs, automata, and all have really helped capture the feeling of the city. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the month plays out. Excellent start so far.
-Matt
antn, the automata looks great! Not to mention it's set in a very attractive looking city &apls Can I ask what mod your using to make your el-rail look like that>
Aaron, you BAT looks just as good as an "Aaron Graham" bat should look--which is to say as good as it gets. Crazy BATter? I think we'd get along well :D
Noah, I think that's the el-over-road stuff using buddybud's facelift mod from the new NAM. If it's not, though, I'd love to hear how it was done.
-Matt
I just saw some good-looking trains in the other thread to make OSITM this month, and I get to see them in this one as well. The details are nicely done, and they provide so much character to the ELR. Good work, Antn. :thumbsup:
You're doing a good job too, Aaron. It looks like this one will fit a revitalized downtown area quite well. :thumbsup:
Thanks guys for your support.
Anton, that looks superb. I do think that a bit more attention to the top is needed and since that is aluminum I believe, I think that some sort of reflection should be added to the model. I am saying this because I've seen the model in a non-sc4 render and this render is making it look like it's solid color, which I know it isn't because I've seen the material you've used is reflective. So I'd just say that you need to add stuff that it will reflect.
Aaron, what can I say, the model is somewhat of a classical Aaron-esque type of building :)
Now, I've been busy too. I've worked on recreating NYC style seawalls. My reference is the type of seawalls mostly found on the Hudson river front, especially Battery City area. Take a look, but please do note that this model needs refinement and textures are just placeholders :) This is an absolute OSITM SC4D premiere :)
(both fractional, diagonal and orthogonal versions are in plans)
Orthogonal (rendered HD):
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Fractional angled (rendered HD):
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Refference: https://imageshack.us/a/img825/1388/a10seawall.jpg
So many exciting things here. &apls I can't imagine playing the game without the NYBT stuff any more.
Quote from: RickD on May 08, 2013, 03:07:00 AM
So many exciting things here. &apls I can't imagine playing the game without the NYBT stuff any more.
I agree fully.
Vlasky, awesome work! I really like the idea of the base sand texture. Will you be doing a concrete and brick version?
Robin
Wow, even with placeholder textures it's already beautiful! With that nice of a look, HD detail, and diagonal/FA options these could end up being the best sea walls ever made. I'm curious what your plans for implementing the Lots will be. Great work &apls
This is something that I've been waiting for years, it looks beautiful. :thumbsup:
I agree with Rooker it would be great if you create few more colouristic versions. I think that also version without this green strip will be desirable.
Most seawall creators gave up on diagonals, but here we have fractional angle walls. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Good job, Vlasky!
&apls
Perfect! My ideal seawall doesn't exist yet, but I see this may change. :thumbsup:
Cheers
Willy
Thank you guys, and Vlasky ithe sea walls looks great. :)
I have some bad news looks like my batting is put on hold. My laptop fan has stopped working and I know I I keep using it it can damage my computer permanently. Please share anything that can help get me back in to batting. :( :'(
EDIT:
Thank you for helping out, I was messing around with my laptop and I have the fan running again, the fan is dusty so I will have to purchase a duster (compressed air in a spray can). :D
Oh, no, this is not good at all. Unfortunately, the only cure I can think of is to get the fan replaced. In the meantime, you might want to back up your BATs just in case something really bad happens (although you'll be taking a chance doing so since your fan isn't working). CDs/DVDs or USB flash drives can be suitable modes of backup.
Thank you for helping out, I was messing around with my laptop and I have the fan running again, the fan is dusty so I will have to purchase a duster (compressed air in a spray can). :D
@AG: buy a new one... :P
I need a new one... as the Intel GMA drivers [Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset] on this gatewayMD7309u keep crashing :( -as the drivers are unable to handle too much flash, and gateway no longer supports this model... &mmm so if anyone has any idea how to cope with this would also be appreciated
trust the 'blow-out' of canned air helps ;)
Jack_wilds- Lol, so happy I did not hviw to buy a new fan!!! :D
785 park Avenue
Here's a day and night render of the building, I am getting close to being finished. All I need to do it work on the other versions and it won't take as long a apartment building with shops on the first floor, thank goodness for not having shops on this building or will be working on it till next month. :D
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RickD: Thank you.
rooker1: Thank you. Are you asking about the wall itself or the riverbed? I must admit I haven't been thinking about different versions, but why not. Once The whole 'system" is established, different textures shouldn't e a problem.
noahclem: Thank you, and the plan is to have a full LODS square encompassing the structure you see and making it an overhanging prop. I have done some tests and so far it seems like it could work out that way. But more on seawalls in the next update.
jeckyll: Thank you. I've replied about color variants to rooker1. About the seaweed thing, it should find its way into this model, but less saturated and radiant. It will look more subtle in the end.
metarvo: Thank you. Believe it or not but this whole thing with seawalls started because of FAR ones. :) Orthogonal are just here because they're expected to be :P
Swordmaster: Thank you. I'll try my best to deliver :P
Aaron: Ty and I'm so sorry to hear about that and I hope you've permanently fixed the problem :)
Ok folks the update on the Daily News building is in order, right? So Here I'll show you what I've been working on. The News building has different types of spandrels, some are longer than the others and some have a different brick pattern to them. Now, I've tried my best to replicate those patterns and to my surprise, none of them is visible in sc4 render but also barely visible in the front, non-sc4 render as well. Now the bad news here is that you won't see many different spandrels in game, but the good news is, I can use what I have and not spend time replicating them no more. I can use one same print everywhere :) Here are the renders:
Front render:
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Base render (three types of spandrels are used here, see if you can notice them :P ):
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And I've been also working on the roof which will probably be the most entangled part of the building to recreate. Don't mind the placeholder materials. Basic structures have been laid out, now all the painstaking details need to be done too:
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Looking forward to your comments :)
EDIT: That looks great Aaron. I like the dirt on the base. Subtle and nice but present :)
Thank you, wonderful work you have done here Vlasky. I have fixed the problem let's hope it last. :D
Beautiful building Aaron, all the details look perfect &apls Glad to hear you've got your fan issues sorted out!
Vlasky, your progress on the Daily News building is looking outstanding. I love your attention to detail on this monster project &apls I also thought of something about the seawalls: that's a really nice texture for the bottom of the water. I'd be curious what it'd look like a a seafloor replacement mod (for x14 of the terrain mod ones IIRC). I don't know if you like to mod, but if you'd like I'd be happy to make a little seafloor replacement mod for you with that texture :thumbsup:
Those papers that get delivered to many a resident's home have to start somewhere, so it's good to see progress on the Daily News building. Little details like HVAC units and satellite dishes add an unbelievable amount to building rooftops, and a little commerce here and there to balance out the good residential buildings we're seeing is always appreciated. Nice work!
&apls
Quote from: Vlasky on May 12, 2013, 10:33:08 AM
rooker1: Thank you. Are you asking about the wall itself or the riverbed? I must admit I haven't been thinking about different versions, but why not. Once The whole 'system" is established, different textures shouldn't e a problem.
Yes, that is what I have refering to, the wall textures. Sorry, I should have been more clear. But I thought the same as you, once the wall are all done, a few more various textures should be relatively easy. This way you could please more people.
Great work in here this month!!
Robin &apls
Beautiful work from everyone here, everything is absolutely stunning with all the small details!
noahclem- Thank you!!! :D
sim_link- Thank you!!! :D
785 park Avenue
Here's the building in the game I just need to export the other versions and do the night lighsts for the other. :D
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg24.imageshack.us%2Fimg24%2F6116%2F785parkavenuegameimage0.jpg&hash=dc8864c852728b9a71f08f4c7c4a585a97cbfcd2)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg801.imageshack.us%2Fimg801%2F6116%2F785parkavenuegameimage0.jpg&hash=87309d19b7bf53828e1fbe78257e40e760566b62)
Wonderful, and also a little crazy :D You guys are doing a marvelous job.
Cheers
Willy
Nothing more say, other than......
&apls
Robin
It looks like it's just about ready. Of course, knowing you, the night lights will be arranged differently on the variations. ;D Nice work!
&apls
Oooh, lovely. Looks great in game! ;D
Nice! Great NY stuff :D
Looks great Aaron &apls
Thank you guys!!!! :D
32-48 30th Street
I started to get back to this buildng because the 785 Park Avenue is complete is should be ready for the STEX soon. What I have done on the 32-48 30th Street is add a little detail to the building. Lately I have been moving slow I have been doing a little of stuff this month. I hope I can finish this building fast sense it's small.
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Good to hear about the progress with the 785 Park Avenue. Thank you for your great work. :thumbsup:
RickD- Thank you buddy for stopping by to keep me from double posting. :D
32-48 30th Street
Here's another update on this little apartment, the modeling is almost finished. The things I need to model for the building modeling to be complete is to make the roof pipes and the moulding swag that goes on the rectangle object that is above the windows. I can't wait to get to the texturing. :D
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NYBT 785 Park avenue is on STEX!!!!! :D
http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/28741-nybt-785-park-avenue/
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Incredible!!
Robin &apls
Great to see this beautiful building released! Great start on the new one as well &apls
Can't wait to see this one pop up in Noro ;)
New appartment block is nice!
Cheers
Willy
Thanks for all the amazing things you bring to the SC4 community.
Congratulations on being featured in this special thread, and well done on hitting number one on BTT this week.
It's here at last. Good job, Aaron. This one is a must-have! :thumbsup:
Thank you all guys for the lovely comments your the type of people that keep me batting buildings. :D
45 E. 72nd Street
Here's a new building, the name of the building is 45 E. 72nd Street. The building is non- corner building, I was thinking about what AnthonyRM1 said, so I should work on a non corner w2w buidling. :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg541.imageshack.us%2Fimg541%2F7289%2F45e72ndstreetpic01.jpg&hash=1bfd7756fc5e3e718e423ee61d0c44877c00d791)
Edit: Here's the link to the building on google maps. :P
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=new+york+city&ll=40.77143,-73.963577&spn=0.00366,0.006539&hnear=New+York&gl=us&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=40.771431,-73.964603&panoid=yAtKN_SRbeLr98JjFhb5IQ&cbp=12,13.59,,0,-29.76
Here's the floor plan. :D
http://nyre.cul.columbia.edu/projects/view/16688 (http://nyre.cul.columbia.edu/projects/view/16688)
Should I make the window frames like the image below? :D
http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/dlo?obj=ldpd_YR_0404_MH_001_001&size=large (http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/dlo?obj=ldpd_YR_0404_MH_001_001&size=large)
Lovely start &apls More non-corner buildings are a good idea and this is quite promising. The window style suggested sounds good :thumbsup:
noahclem- Thank you!!! :D
Dover House
Here's the Dover House, I have added more detail to the building I pray to have this building finished soon. :D
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg801.imageshack.us%2Fimg801%2F7774%2Fdoverhousepic01.jpg&hash=9061d14223a2f18711c5c4b8f3935fe902ed38c0)
Here's the google map link and the floor plan to the building. :)
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=new+york+city&ll=40.772744,-73.957613&spn=0.000457,0.000817&hnear=New+York&gl=us&t=h&z=21&layer=c&cbll=40.772744,-73.957741&panoid=aNAzWS6LVxioHrIp-0o9_Q&cbp=12,47.16,,0,-0.28]https://maps.google.com/maps?q=new+york+city&ll=40.772744,-73.957613&spn=0.000457,0.000817&hnear=New+York&gl=us&t=h&z=21&layer=c&cbll=40.772744,-73.957741&panoid=aNAzWS6LVxioHrIp-0o9_Q&cbp=12,47.16,,0,-0.28
http://nyre.cul.columbia.edu/projects/view/17145]http://nyre.cul.columbia.edu/projects/view/17145
Congratulations on a great month of OSITM. Your thread is number one again this week.
I have to use this opportunity to say I'm sory for not being more active and not finishing the OSITIM NYBT the way I've promised you. My academic life suddenly resurrected itself and got in the way. I hope you're not too disappointed and that I haven't let you down :)
No problem Vlasky, I for one found it an enjoyable month and at 4 pages you did great. I think everyone here values long-term quality projects over short-term blitz bubbles.
Aaron, if this comment helps you BAT another beauty of yours, I'd be happy to make a hundred more comments. Great new buildings there. In fact I don't think I'll ever be able to visit New York without thinking if you guys all the time :D
Cheers
Willy