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Title: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on February 21, 2007, 03:07:57 AM
Hi to all!

In this area, I will introduce my collaboration with Barby in our Italian agricultural series. Images to follow later - but I can guarantee that your game will change after we have been messing around with BATs and Lots.

Lotter/Modder: BarbyW
Batter: Mickebear

See you later... will post some of the progress later. In fact, Barby could tell me where we are, because - been out for past 6 months - I have forgotten a lot of our project...

Word is for Barby :)

Hugs

Mika
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: BarbyW on February 21, 2007, 05:31:13 AM
The farms and fields together with the Castello di Chianti and Palazzo Bufalini are all available on the LEX. That is where we are up to :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on February 21, 2007, 08:23:56 AM
Great Barby :) Alright, soon I will show a bit of the work then - now I know exactly at which point of farming I need shovel more... ok...
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: dioangel on February 21, 2007, 10:40:43 AM
wow this is going to be great!  ;D
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on February 22, 2007, 08:43:10 AM
ok, first attempt after 6 months of silence...

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi177.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw226%2Fmickebear%2FVillaOttavia4.jpg&hash=d73e7d189a318976d5edc9a7a196850e995c6805)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Rayden on February 22, 2007, 09:34:33 AM
Not bad for a six month break ;) Great as usual :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: M4346 on February 22, 2007, 09:38:58 AM
 :o :o

That looks great Mika!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jeronij on February 22, 2007, 10:06:18 AM
Looking niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mattb325 on February 22, 2007, 02:17:26 PM
Lovely stuff - the stone texturing looks and window treatments are looking brilliant
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: vester on February 22, 2007, 02:28:17 PM
 :o :o :o

*drooooooooooooooooooling* Heck there goes another keyboard.

I will just have to hang in there and hope I will get as good as you one day !!!
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Schulmanator on February 22, 2007, 02:35:24 PM
Words alone cannot express my joy at seeing this topic show up in the board. This series is the most distinctive and versatile one I have ever seen. I would love to do a whole region in all the forms this has to offer. I am eager to see what you come up with.

You rock!!!!   :sunny: &bis&
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: bat on February 23, 2007, 05:37:33 AM
That is looking very great! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on February 24, 2007, 12:12:19 PM
thanks guys, here a bit of an update

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi177.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw226%2Fmickebear%2FVillaOttavia5.jpg&hash=2fe039a53f17b55386e54b079e7665904d9bcc25)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: M4346 on February 24, 2007, 12:14:36 PM
 &apls &apls

That looks so realistic and is very well done!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: D66 on February 24, 2007, 12:49:13 PM
WOW...that is simply amazing work.  Where do you get such wonderful textures?  I've missed seeing your creations so welcome back....it's wonderful to have you back.  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: vester on February 24, 2007, 02:41:49 PM
Stunning. I could starred at this for.......................................
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: bat on February 25, 2007, 04:02:44 AM
that is looking wonderful! very realistic! :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: sebes on February 25, 2007, 04:10:02 AM
Woow, that is a very nice bat my bear!
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jacqulina on February 25, 2007, 04:40:54 AM
wow thats very beautifull my friend i cant wait till youi finish it
take care
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Archangel on February 28, 2007, 02:00:38 AM
Whoah...that looks like something from Hitman2 (first mission where he kills the Don in a Sicilian Villa) Very nice atmosphere the building has, and incredible detail.  Makes u wish it would look detailed (down to the meter like youve done) in the game, instead of the blurry closest zoom!

ah well....your buildings still impress :)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Couchpotato on February 28, 2007, 07:05:18 AM
Great textures.  You must be using Max to get that bump map effect.  Really looking forward to this cooperative effort.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: rooker1 on February 28, 2007, 07:06:41 AM
This looks great.  Some times, people's greatest works come right after a nice long break.  I can't wiat to see more.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: fredval on March 01, 2007, 10:32:44 AM
Ahhhh !  At last something fresh for my Istrinian villages :-)

Hi Mika !  Nice to see you here ;-)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: vester on March 01, 2007, 05:08:52 PM
Hi Nice to see you Fred.  :thumbsup:

See you found our new hideout.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jacqulina on March 04, 2007, 04:36:42 AM
looking forward to some progress my friend
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Krio on March 22, 2007, 03:47:00 PM
Hyvältä näyttää! Looking gooood. Nice to see that I'm the crappiest Finnish-born batter in the world of SimCity  ;D (I remember that you have at least lived in Finland or do I just see strange dreams?)

What kind of farming will this be? Wine or "normal grain"?
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on April 22, 2007, 12:08:39 AM
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... sorry that I haven't replied, nor worked on my model for almost 2 months now. RL has just kept me incredibly busy. One of the things I did, I went to Italy, and got loads of inspiration  :satisfied: - but also I went to my native Finland to see my parents  :)

M4346, D66, vester, bat, sebes, jacqualina, Archangel, Couchpotato, rooker1, fredval and Bengt: first of all big thanks for commenting my work. This building is based on a real time farm house near Verona, it is from the 13th century, and was originally meant for summer palace for a Venetian bishop, and later on served as a dairy farm for a local monastery. So, for the atmosphere, Don Mickebear COULD be killed in a sinister slaughter, and dubious circomstances, but the setting just isn't Sicily for this building :)

This work is very heavily in progress, but things are shaping up. I am using 3D Max for a year now, but due to my long pause, I have to re-learn some work techniques. Using bump maps was certainly the first thing to remember. I have been collecting different kinds of stone wall textures for a long time, formed a library for this purpose and have now a matching set of 4 variations per texture plus adjoining bump map. With 70 different textures, this makes 280 different stone wall textures with matching bump maps...

Yesterday I profited from the fact of having 5 hours free just for myself, and got finally some work done. Some ideas have been cooking in my head, so here some more details and overviews - also testing nightlights.

'Venetian' old side

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Details from Venetial old side

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some more details from the courtyard...

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Courtyard view

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And test with nitelites

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Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: M4346 on April 22, 2007, 12:49:33 AM
 &apls &apls &apls

Wow! Looking amazing Mickebear! I was wondering where you'd gone! ;)

Great job thus far, and what a pity it's not Sicily.  $%Grinno$%

Your attention to detail is amazing, especially the texturing! So much effort has gone into this thus far! It is really a masterpiece!  ;D
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: sebes on April 22, 2007, 04:31:06 AM
So much detail - so much italian atmosphere in your lot...  bellissima!!! 

I agree with M: this is a masterpierce  &dance
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: rooker1 on April 23, 2007, 06:33:24 AM
OMG, those pictures are outstanding.  I can't wait to see what becomes of this.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jacqulina on April 26, 2007, 01:14:22 PM
ahhhh there you are im glad you are well i was worried about you,amazing progress you have done my friend i love the trees and plants wonderfull details,i cant wait till you upload this beautifull building.
take care
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: kimcar on April 27, 2007, 12:41:40 PM
Wow , i just saw your threath . Very good project you have. &apls Great texture too. I really love your work. keep going. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on May 06, 2007, 03:38:29 PM
Barby is now busy with Villa Ottavia... we are making it a dairy reward...

Another project that I am busy with... Villa Foscari aka Malcontenta by Palladio (16th century) near Venice.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs115.xs.to%2Fxs115%2F07191%2FMBEAR_VillaFoscari_Front_VER02.jpg&hash=8379f07d1756f302462d7fd31697b4539cbe8beb)

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Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: GrizzlyBuilder on May 06, 2007, 03:51:27 PM
Palladio... the best architect of Italy.

We worship you.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jacqulina on May 07, 2007, 01:53:39 AM
hi my friend hows you,this work your doing is awesome i love it,and the detailing is amazing,i cant wait to download your beautifull things,take care,have fun my friend
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on May 07, 2007, 01:23:32 PM
Hi my friends,

Some progress with textures... After tonight, I will not be able to work with this for another 1.5 weeks...


(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs115.xs.to%2Fxs115%2F07191%2FMBEAR_VillaFoscari_Back_NITE_VER03.jpg&hash=38839d87d7389dacfa32e4412069d266af857cf2)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs115.xs.to%2Fxs115%2F07191%2FMBEAR_VillaFoscari_Back_VER03.jpg&hash=a3b005fe0bebcd8287cf2fcc679b431176d42062)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs115.xs.to%2Fxs115%2F07191%2FMBEAR_VillaFoscari_Back_Details_VER03.jpg&hash=fdaaf810e529b34ee7cd3e820f21249efc8dfb99)

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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs115.xs.to%2Fxs115%2F07191%2FMBEAR_VillaFoscari_Front_VER03.jpg&hash=bae74f3ec6a8c24569238866bd3e317fe2eb79ea)

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Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: HabLeUrG on May 07, 2007, 01:31:01 PM
excellent work,  I really like that building  :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: bat on May 08, 2007, 02:25:36 AM
beautiful building!  :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Snaper on May 08, 2007, 08:26:55 AM
Hi,

I am really impressed by what you do... It is very realistic

Bravo, continue comme ça  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on May 08, 2007, 12:57:28 PM
Thanks guys :-)

My guests arrive only tomorrow, so I did have time to finish off this thingie... goes to first rendering trial tonight...


(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs315.xs.to%2Fxs315%2F07192%2FMBEAR_VillaFoscari_Back_VER04.jpg&hash=f508901815b0ead3ec1c4269adab88bf27d37125)


(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs315.xs.to%2Fxs315%2F07192%2FMBEAR_VillaFoscari_Back_NITE_VER04.jpg&hash=ba192bc66a5b47237b39a64e8e61f3ba5e0e7d36)


(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs315.xs.to%2Fxs315%2F07192%2FMBEAR_VillaFoscari_Front_NITE_VER04.jpg&hash=25e191e75c4e10073c8d30827f7f177e633ca6d7)


(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs315.xs.to%2Fxs315%2F07192%2FMBEAR_VillaFoscari_Front_VER04.jpg&hash=9317e0a7c7970a3fb399251773e3af413dcc6fbe)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Badsim on May 08, 2007, 01:19:20 PM
Stunning work , Mickebear ... I discovered only recently your BATs ...don't know why  ::)... maybe due to the fact pictures on the STEX/LEX (and even on CJs/MDs ) don't give any idea of the excellence and refinement of your work ...

&apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Schulmanator on May 08, 2007, 01:35:48 PM
This is a fine building. I can't wait to see it!
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Strechnitz on May 11, 2007, 12:13:31 AM
Hello Mickebear,

I have missed this thread up till now. I can't believe why. First of all I like your work a lot. your churches and farms especially are gorgeous!

Your Villa Malcontenta has me drooling behind the computer. I simply lóve his work. the first book on architecture i bought `and not nicked from my fathers collection :D` was a reprint of the original manuscript of his ´the four books on architecture´ by Palladio.

So the annoying but immanent question is...will you make some more...

Strech.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: sebes on May 11, 2007, 10:19:16 AM
The night lights are excellent Mika!  &dance &dance &dance
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Zaphod on May 11, 2007, 11:22:30 AM
god thats amazing, its so detailed!

in fact its so detailed it could be a level in a FPS set in the balkans or something. have you ever tried to make a simple 3d game?
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: kwakelaar on May 11, 2007, 11:39:36 AM
I love the villa Mika, another great masterpiece both in the real world and in Simcity.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on May 11, 2007, 11:38:47 PM
In fact, I have let a professional 3d artist to evaluate some of my work last week, and said that some of my buildings could make it to other games as well... oh well... I am just interested to make it for SC4 for the moment...

in any case, it is fun to start all over again, after that horrible 8 month break...

EDIT: to answer question, will I make more? Next week I will start with Villa Rotunda/Villa Capra. I have already done the calculations for it, but I am still hunting some more good photos... Then I will do the Mallorcan landmark, that Jeroni suggested in my suggestion thread. After that... haven't planned so far :)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jacqulina on May 12, 2007, 12:28:29 PM
hi my friend how are you,i cant wait to see your other work that you have in mind :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: BarbyW on May 13, 2007, 02:41:02 PM
Some pictures of my progress with Mika's Villas:

Villa Ottavia - a run down villa that acts as the local slaughter house. A house with a history.  >:D
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy171%2Fbarbyw%2Fottavia-1.jpg&hash=9513ddb4e4a4e45d6d3172bc2f4e1ac23b4a6781)

Villa Foscari - a villa renovated by a nouveau riche family who have made their money from perfume.  ;D  Starting out as lavender farmers they keep some growing by the villa to remind them. The original perfumery is still in use in the muddle of buildings that was formerly their home. They have cash but no taste $%Grinno$%

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy171%2Fbarbyw%2Ffoscari.jpg&hash=82aec9fd1446e23420d33e1f0b1592be0c3f20cd)

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Then I went to look for pictures of the real Villa Foscari and decided to make two alternative lots. The real villa sits on a river/canal so I did one for Peg's rivers and one for SG's canals.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy171%2Fbarbyw%2Ffoscari1pegriver.jpg&hash=99a54134013b8df144f759bb36d0c6b64161e00e)

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As always comments are welcome.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: GrizzlyBuilder on May 13, 2007, 02:45:27 PM
This could be the best you've ever done, both Micke and Barby.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Krio on May 13, 2007, 03:34:19 PM
 :o

Oh my..the buildings are one of the best what this game has ever seen and lotting makes these like god-like creations! WOW!
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jacqulina on May 13, 2007, 03:39:36 PM
awesome work micke and barby and you know i cant wait to have them there beautifull &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: glepet on May 13, 2007, 05:06:22 PM
They REALLY are beautiful!!!! I haven't played that style of architecture yet, but I'm going to have to rethink this.  &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: HabLeUrG on May 13, 2007, 05:10:27 PM
yeah thats very very detailed  :thumbsup: &apls

excellent work Barby and mike  ;D
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Schulmanator on May 13, 2007, 07:39:10 PM
I am glad I saw this right before I head off to bed. Now, I will have sweet dreams of beautiful SC4 cities!

;D
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Yoman on May 13, 2007, 08:38:54 PM
Looks like a palace on the local stream, nice work :)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Strechnitz on May 14, 2007, 12:49:28 AM
Wow,

These lots are gorgious. As are the models. I like the notion "Cash but no taste" Barby, it proves often too true with new found wealth :D

Villa OttaviaThe local Slaughterhouse?  How the mighty have fallen! I've seen the real villa outside Padua years ago. it started as a summerresidence in around 1440 if i'm correct. but soon it was inhabited by a prior/caretaker of the santa Giustina monastery who collected the taxes in the form of wine, grain, and vegetables which were stocked in the cellars. All the farmfields around it are cultivated by the monks in the 15th and 16th century, and then let to farmers. if one of you go to Padua or the Veneto area in general. go by the villa, it stands in a pretty piece of Italy. (Please Micke, correct me on the history if I remember it incorrectly. very good choice!)

Wonderful lot, Barby. nice positioning of the sheds and outbuildings. A tastefull and rustic garden. to distinct the private and business parts of the lot. A Barby classic I should say. ;D

Villa Foscari. a Palladian Jewel! but then again I'm a biassed palladio fan :D The Bat is true to life up to the plants growing on the walls. my congratulations with this achievement Micke. The only tiny thing I could remark is that the walls of the villa (not the cornices, pillars and other decorations) are more white in RL than here and form a contrast with the pink/brown decorational elements. I believe that bleaker or whiter walls is prettier because it also will highlight the decorations more than they do now. And it will be set apart a bit from the surrounding buildings. But that would be the exact purpose of the lords who built it, would it not? to distinct ones home from the farmers around him.

This is meant as a positive critique :)

Oh and Barby, you have given the nouveau-rich snobs a wonderfull lot. it reminds of the film perfume when I look at the adjoining factory. great film! And the garden of the villa, to much in it for such a small garden. typical for those nouveau riche snobs! :thumbsup: always malcontent and aspiring to yet more and more. the right inhabitants for 'la malcontenta'  A stupendous lot my dear. (By the way, the frescoes inside the real thing are worth the visit ;) )

The lot by the canal's is a great add on. But terrible as I am, I hope you'll forgive me for this. putting stables/garages or other utilitarian buildings in frónt of a villa is a faux pas I'm afraid.
For they block the view from and onto the villa, and it brakes the symetry which was so often sought after. I like the lot very much. but would ask you to consider moving them a bit to the left. If you can agree with me.

Strech.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: BarbyW on May 14, 2007, 03:17:33 AM
QuoteI hope you'll forgive me for this. putting stables/garages or other utilitarian buildings in frónt of a villa is a faux pas my dear.
For they block the view from and onto the villa, and it brakes the symetry which was so often sought after. I like the lot very much. but would ask you to consider moving them a bit to the left. If you can agree with me.
You are right about the placement of the stables/outbuildings, Strech. My memory played tricks with me as I knew there were buildings associated with this view, which is the back rather than the front ;D, but they are to one side. There is also a formal garden to the same side but I wanted a smaller lot with more of the original RL flavour. I shall remove the larger building and leave the small one at the farthest point. The real villa is also set further back from the river but again I did that to make a smaller lot.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on May 14, 2007, 06:02:43 AM
Wow, thanks Barby for presenting our work at the stage we are in... As for the rest of you, you might have gathered that I am completely in team work with Barby. We are never cross, we have always the same ideas, how things should be created... perfect I should say :-)

What goes to the walls of Villa Foscari... in fact, they were recently renovated, and the whiteish look was replaced with apparently more pinkish shade. I tried with both whiteish and pinkish, and pink won this time.

However, my next work will feature Villa Capra aka Villa Rotonda, and there the walls will be whiter. I have started work yesterday evening, and it takes me probably two weeks or so to complete - I prefer my RL to batting, so I have 8 hours per week dedicated to batting...
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: bat on May 14, 2007, 08:55:51 AM
wonderful work barby and mickebear!
Fantastic pictures of that, barby! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: sebes on May 15, 2007, 01:13:14 PM
You  are unbelievable... both of you! The villa on the river is just a dream. I get tears in my eyes when looking at such beauty. Thanks for showing this, cannot wait to have this my cities   &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Strechnitz on May 16, 2007, 01:20:51 AM
Hello you two,

Barby, I understand the nescesity of not to big lots. It wasn't meant as a harsch critique. but thank you for your reply. the rest of the lot's are wonderfull as you know  :thumbsup:

Mickebear, Ah. I did not now they were renovated recently. The last time I saw the darling building was over 6 years ago. I don't mind the wals being pinkish. it is your BAt, and your call. I just wanted to bring the point up. I look forward to it no less than before ;D

Thank you both for replying on my comments.

Strech.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on August 10, 2007, 03:43:42 PM
I have now collected a sample of my works in Flickr - Works with 3DSMAX (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mickebear/sets/72157600324055444/)...
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: RippleJet on August 10, 2007, 04:05:43 PM
You get a very good presentation when looking at them through the slide show! :thumbsup:
They are so incredibly beautyful, Mickebear!
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: threeswept on August 10, 2007, 05:07:12 PM
Yes, I agree...great slideshow! I'm glad to know you are back to the BAT! ;D
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: praiodan on August 10, 2007, 05:13:27 PM
Yes, as RippleJet says, makes a very good presentation of your work... oh... and it reminds me that I really have to create a city with your mediterranean stuff one day(shame on me that I didn't do so already. But eh, you know, everybody lacks time  ::) ).

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Krio on August 10, 2007, 05:17:04 PM
Second best stuff what I have ever seen for this game  &apls You come second in my top batters list after prepo  :)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Adept2Rock on August 12, 2007, 01:10:52 PM
It's so beautiful!!I love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: sebes on August 12, 2007, 01:16:22 PM
Beautifull pictures Mika - the night lights are fantastic. I will be in Istria next week, and will sure be thinking that I am walking between your bats a lot there  ;)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: vester on August 12, 2007, 01:17:41 PM
Well Bengt. To me he comes in at the top. Not sure if it's Pork or Mickebear that comes in first.

Thanks for the sideshow, slideshow..... :D
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: nedalezz on August 15, 2007, 08:02:19 AM
More More More!! Can't get enough of your work!
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on August 19, 2007, 12:19:32 AM
hihihihi, I love your comments on this thread :-D

Prepo is a fabulous batter and I am his fan already since he made his first works back in 2004-2005. Sebes, have a wonderful trip to Istria and take a LOT of pictures  :thumbsup:

well guys, strictly speaking, the Villa Bastide pictures were supposed to be rather here, as we decided with Barby last night that it is to be Stage 7 Farm - so I post the pictures now rather here, plus the result of my test render (It is a park lot picture, and it is not the final product, that is in Barby's hands)...

so, to have it in order, here goes:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs218.xs.to%2Fxs218%2F07336%2FMBEAR_VillaBastide02.jpg&hash=455040cac40f84fe35145f97a916b9afa37dcfca)

note that I added lights to the pool:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs218.xs.to%2Fxs218%2F07336%2FMBEAR_VillaBastide03NT.jpg&hash=1738dd8aff07a13b58e2d257406953330af2881c)

rendered product (and here, changed position of trees as Arne mentioned; I do listen to you, my Danish Baby ;-D )

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs218.xs.to%2Fxs218%2F07330%2Fmbear_villa_bastide.jpg&hash=17c2c26cf0eb89498bcb98b979088df8bf611eb3)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jeronij on August 19, 2007, 02:12:12 AM
 &apls &apls &apls

Fantastico ¡¡¡¡  Really nice indeed ¡¡¡

( Now looking at the ingame pic, I think I'd suggest to make the external light a bit less brighter....perhaps a 10/15% ... because when it goes on the stairs, they look a bit too shiny compared to the surrounds. Of course just a suggestion. I'll download it the way it is now  ;)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jacqulina on August 19, 2007, 02:32:17 AM
hiya mika my friend,
this sure is so beuatifull,you are indeed so talented,those details are amazing i cannot wait to use these in my citys,i am not using the cam so it depends if there going to be for all or cam my friend &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Krio on August 19, 2007, 02:36:13 AM
Looking very good Mika, but IMO the blue colour in windows is too strong.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on August 19, 2007, 03:23:58 AM
Thanks for your comments. For the moment, I am hesitating changing the lights on top of the stairs... The blue shutters stay IN THIS VERSION as they are (Mediterranean has very strong colours), but I did texture another version this morning. Obviously both are to be published in due course after scrutiny.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs218.xs.to%2Fxs218%2F07330%2Fmbear_villa_bastide_ver2.jpg&hash=9e5f7ebdfc0c19bc6b661fd12e160cf62f6ff846)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Krio on August 19, 2007, 03:31:18 AM
Aah, window shutters are much better now  :thumbsup: previous ones lookd too plastic.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: rooker1 on August 20, 2007, 07:02:36 AM
Both version looks awesome to me.  Great work.  Your eye for detail and colours is incredible.

&apls

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: threeswept on August 22, 2007, 11:53:48 PM
Creatively quaint, my friend. You know how I feel about your attention to detail...the nightlighting is warm and inviting...makes me crave a bottle of Mourvèdre and cheese.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Strechnitz on August 24, 2007, 03:49:04 AM
Oh I totally agree.

Nice cooling down in the pool while the sun sets. please refill my glass Threeswept. :)
me wish me was there :(

A very nice building Mickebear, and very nice foto's too.

Strechnitz.
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jacqulina on August 25, 2007, 09:22:05 AM
excellent progress my friend there really beautifull &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Adept2Rock on August 26, 2007, 01:08:37 AM
There are so wonderful!!!I love your bat!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on October 16, 2007, 11:25:42 AM
this is a possible release, a village church in South of France... l'eglise de Gardanne

Any thoughts?

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs220.xs.to%2Fxs220%2F07422%2FMBEAR_TourDeGardanne_CapelleDT.jpg&hash=1ffc90bd9c3e3de6a389665a3dce307eac9bfafd)

and nightshot

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs220.xs.to%2Fxs220%2F07422%2FMBEAR_TourDeGardanne_CapelleNT.jpg&hash=f2d5ec3440fe03b8f04b104f75ede93d142dd640)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Serkanner on October 16, 2007, 12:05:12 PM
My idea is that I would really like to see this one appearing in my villages soon  ;D
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: BarbyW on October 16, 2007, 12:17:11 PM
Not too soon, Serkanner.  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on October 16, 2007, 01:42:01 PM
hih, Barby is right, everything to its place and time :-)
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Serkanner on October 16, 2007, 01:48:37 PM
I was asked if I had any thoughts ...  ;)  ... and I shared them, well, one of them anyway.  :P
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on October 16, 2007, 01:52:13 PM
Serkanner, you are lovely (where is the icon for 'inlove')

I will have something specially for you in my back pocket then... what would you like to see?
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Serkanner on October 16, 2007, 02:08:57 PM
What I would like to see is you continuing to create the most wonderful buildings for us mere mortals to enjoy in our games ...
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on October 16, 2007, 02:30:32 PM
well, now that my private life has taken the direction that I have wished for after 1,5 years (you know what and who I mean) - I have many plans for you...
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: jacqulina on October 16, 2007, 03:08:55 PM
i think there wonderfull  &aplsi also would like to see it in my citys,hows everything going for you my friend
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: CabraBuitre on October 16, 2007, 07:13:51 PM
Beautiful as usual Mika.  Looks like it should be sitting on a hillside somewhere!
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Schulmanator on October 17, 2007, 02:25:48 PM
This looks like another jewel!  :P
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Badsim on October 18, 2007, 07:05:28 AM
Your style is terrific , Micka , I truly love it ! I intend to use your BATs for rural scenes , so that's a good new for me that you're still BATing . But the inconvenience of this style is  that it is so specific ... could be an entire world alone - it doesn't fit automatically with everything else .Hmmm ... what I mean is that you're obliged to continue !  :thumbsup:  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: fredval on October 20, 2007, 03:10:16 AM
helloooo my friend !  I was just having a glimpse at the forum and found out your last creations...
time for me to start simcity again  ;)

glad to see you're still there :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: mickebear on October 20, 2007, 10:31:55 AM
Salut mon pôte... it is a long time I didn't hear from you... a lot has happened both in Sim life as well as in private since I saw you in Paris in 2005...
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: figui on October 21, 2007, 08:49:32 AM
beutiful church.

your work is awesome &apls
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: threeswept on October 24, 2007, 06:52:54 PM
Hey, Mika...Stunning work! You've got some awesome textures there, too! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Adept2Rock on November 05, 2007, 01:05:11 AM
Yeah!!!Thank you very much my friend!!!It's a magnific BAT!! &apls :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: Une_ame on November 07, 2007, 09:05:05 AM
Mika,

This church is gonna looks good in the middle of my little village, thanks!
Title: Re: Mickebear's Mediterraneum: Agriculture
Post by: WC_EEND on December 23, 2009, 04:48:38 AM
this isn't really the place to ask this, but have you tried searching the LEX?