Well, this is my general purpose topic, for support, showcasing of maps, etc, etc, etc.
Not too long ago, I released my first map under the NHP banner: Whitefall.
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You can download it on the STEX here (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=19047).
This is a long overdue thread.
The color scheme on SC4TF is awesome! I have personal experience with it... The map is amazing for a first map project, guys. SA has really done his work on this one. DL it while it's hot!
Great work, and this is going to be a great thread. Again, long overdue!
How come I don't get a hard-boiled egg? &mmm Outside of that, you new map is absolutely stunning! It seems NHP has another mapping maestro on it's hands :thumbsup: Excellent work my friend!
It's just something random... (and is also a Discworld reference) :P
In any case, I changed the colour scale (the NHP team have already seen this) on the SC4T... so it looks a little more realistic.
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Stole PEG's Brigantine water mod for demo purposes. :P
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Flying over the mountains.
I've modified the water file, the sky colour (note that it's actually SKY BLUE, not a fluorescent blue! :P) and the terrain colour.
I might need to tweak it further especially in the higher elevations (AND the cliff colour, I'm looking for that setting), but I quite like how things look.
Besk and I are working on tweaking it some more at the moment.
Great Shots on the entire map Shadow, Keep Up the great Work with them. I'll be checking in.
Your Friend;
Mayor Of Steven's Point & Maxiston
(Proud To Be Cities Of Sim Nation!)
do you have a list going of the color changes that you would be interested in sharing? I would be interested.
SA that is wonderful and you modified all the colors right? wow ok is there going to be a modified dl by a chance cause dang i love those effects!!!
now thats awsome. i love the new color scheme in SC4T. looks much more realistic, and not as bright as the originals. more like a nasa geographics photo.
oh do release these plz &mmm i will look forward to using them i hope, in the near future
Of course the colour range will be released (more likely in this topic, because it's only 1kb or so). A compressed version of that colour range will be included too, to use on flatter maps. However, the installation instructions may be a little complicated, because the SC4T can be installed anywhere on your computer, and as a consequence, it would require a fairly detailed readme.
It's possible Wou will release a new version of the Terraformer... but I'm sayin' nothin'. :P
A stunning Map and an excellent mod to the terraformer. Much more realistic in my opinion &apls &apls
:satisfied:
TTC
Whitefall is an awesome map ! (I had problem with SC4Mapper, won't load but not "error windows") Is there any solution to render it and make it game-able ?
excellent work with your new map and terrain render ;)
speaking of problems, there is a guy @simtropolis who is having troubles with the SC4T programs, and would like help if anyone didn't see the thread. its in the NHP forums.
Maybe you could point him to the SC4TF forum ? (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?board=15.0)
SA: Like your Whitefall map
i tried, but couldnt find the thread, so i told him to post in NHP forums. maybe he may have better luck in there, idk
Hello SA, you are showing beautiful things here! :thumbsup:
Both maps are great, but the second one is my favourite. Did you make these mountains yourself or they are based on an existing terrain?
As for the color scheme - you fulfill my dreams :D . I really looks much better. I think changing the color scheme in SC4TF can give more interesting effects and it will be good to play with it a bit more ;)
One question: What are parameters of the rock texture, especially at which angle it appears? Where in SC4TF can I find these parameters?
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Both maps are great, but the second one is my favourite. Did you make these mountains yourself or they are based on an existing terrain?
It's the Columbia River Valley, by Beskhu3epnm, and can be found on the LEX. I only used it to demonstrate the elevation possibilities.
QuoteOne question: What are parameters of the rock texture, especially at which angle it appears? Where in SC4TF can I find these parameters?
Unfortunately, it's hard-coded in SC4TF. Wou is working on that little issue. However, the colours for the terrain can be edited in a simple .ini file, which is good.
Thank you SA, I know this .ini file and I think I will play a bit with colors too :), But I didn't know the rock texture was hard-coded and looked for it without result.
If it will be changeable, it will be possible to set it exactly as in the game, this way working in SC4TF we will know where the rock texture will appear in game. Of course there are more advantages of it.
I know good sides of terraforming in SC4TF, but it's a real pain for me I haven't any information about textures appearing late in the game. It is possible to use the color scheme to achieve quite precise information about it.
Great map SA.
If you can, post the color change file here. It looks great!
Wonderful looking map there, SA!
And great changing of the color scale!!
btw, my 3600th post!!
Hey they look really good! Very majestic looking maps...
Keep 'em coming!
Hey SA, I've had some problems with Whitefall, there is no config and SC4TF fails to render it to an ingame map. What gives?
That's because the config file is included in the SC4M file.
If you try to render into SC4TF, you will need to make your own (it only takes a few seconds). Alternatively, you can use SC4 Mapper, which shouldn't give you problems. I intended this map to only be rendered with SC4Mapper, rather than SC4TF, since it's a simpler process.
I have a few more maps on the way -- they will include a config as well. Hopefully people shouldn't have problems.
LoL SA so would it be a safe bet to wait for a newer version in the near future???
A newer version of Whitefall?
I don't think I'll release a new version so soon after release, but I will have more maps of a different nature soon. Perhaps in the new year.
well what i meant was waiting for the new release for sc4t lol
Ok then looks like I'll have to re-DL SC4M again once I get home from my holiday visit.
Hey, nice work on Whitefall SA, it is a really playable looking map, and still interesting too! That colour scheme you've knocked up for SC4TF is also much improved, I would love to get my hands on that (it might make hanving unrendered tiles in-game bearable :D).
Keep up the great work!
Fred
SA, as I have Vista Parental Controls on my PC again, could you please attach the config for Whitefall to a post? I never got the chance to DL SC4M and install it, and any config I make does not work.
Sure thing.
Download it here. :P
thank you SA!
nice modding shadow assasin :thumbsup:
got any pics of it rendered in region/game?
Looks very nice! :)
Wow beautiful map region :thumbsup:
So, um.
What do people think about this latest map? I created it for my own personal use, but if people like it, I may release it. It also needs a name.
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Feel free to post any suggestions.
This map is 100% hand-made in the Terraformer.
I think you should put a Human Tetris component into it somewhere :P Looks great though, release!
So, um, RELEASE! That is an awesome map SA! I have no idea for a name though &mmm
S Sassin thats a great map! i think you should release it! ;)
Love it.
What about Shadow Bay ? or Dragon Bay ?
Oooh, nice. I like it!
Fred
How about Verus Bay?
*Hopes "Verus" isn't an insult in another language because I came up with it out of the blue*
BTW, Release please!
EDIT: nope not an insult in another language, just a Roman last name!
I concur about the releasing bit! That is an awesome-looking map.
Hmm . . . names . . . looks kind of like a claw . . . how about Claw Inlet? ::)
-Alex (Tarkus)
Well, now I'm packaging up the map for release tonight. Expect it on the LEX some time soon.
excellent work Shadow Assassin :thumbsup: I like all your maps &apls
Grab it off the LEX! (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1751)
Tell me if there's anything wrong with the upload.
well I have a problem with the region,
I do wath you said in the instruction when i open the region in SC4 terraformer I have a message
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the region folder
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thanks for help
Arthur
Hm.
The folder should be inside your Regions folder (that is My Documents/SimCity 4/Regions)... but you have to load up SC4Terraformer and open the folder in SC4T... then import the SC4M.
Does SC4Mapper work as intended when you create the region?
then, good news, with SC4 mapper that functions :thumbsup:
thanks you very much Shadow Assassin ;)
Arthur
That region Zaraki is looking really nice! Wonderful work on that map, SA! :thumbsup:
That region is amazing. I am very choosy when it comes to regions, that is why I usually make my own, but this is one of the few that I downloaded, but also slightly modified (some bigger mountains). Great, great job on this one, and thanks for uploading it.
I named it « Whisper's Inlet »
mrbisonm
This is a gorgeous map! Although I don't need it now, I can definitely see myself playing around with is sometime. I usually like very challenging terrain, but then again, I've never built a huge sprawling city before. This might be my chance!
You are a genius mapper, SA! Probably one of my favorites.
Thanks for the comments, guys.
As for the name suggestions, I'll definitely keep them for future maps, maybe for a A - Z mini-map set.
I'm about to start work on a new map, a medium sized one... probably a nice coastal or valley one... or even an inland river one. :P
Installed Zaraki. Nice job :thumbsup:
Rich