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Wildii`s Projects

Discussion in 'Projects' started by wildii, Nov 8, 2014.

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  1. pauliaxz

    pauliaxz Mayor

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    Place Plug, 2 Junctions and Track and adjust its settings. Everything is covered in layout tutorial .pdf file. This is a-must for a building to align to street.
     
  2. gbojanic

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    No the triangle count is fine and well within the specs. It just seemed to me to be bit high for that kind of a model but now I see it's fine.

    About the maps. Keep them within the specs. You could maybe make the self illumination map a bit larger like 256x256. You really will not see a difference in other maps, maybe just a little bit but not enough to justify the larger map size.
     
  3. wildii

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    Thanks both!
    Got the Layout-File Script working, but as I tested my model in CXL it crashed :D I`ll give it a new try tomorrow.
    And I`ll reduce the size of my maps.
     
  4. Mr.X²

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    looks nice :)
    about the maps: you use the same maps you used for l1 also for lod2 and 3. dont create new ones ;) except for the lightmaps..
    about the layout file creator: you need to place one plug, two junctions and one track as said in the layout file creator instructions.. otherwise it wont work
    about the triangles: its fine, but seems a bit high to me for such a small model... you got hidden faces/geometry?
    edit: sorry didnt see the posts above and that your prob was already solved o_O
     
  5. cityguru

    cityguru Unskilled Worker

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    Any more updates this looks awesome!!!
     
  6. wildii

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    Lately I didn`t have much time for CXL, but today I finished the model. Yeah :)

    Basic-Information: T1 Office Building, 20x40m Base
    Triangle-Count: 1104, 549, 234, 54
    Maps: Diffuse, Self-Illumination, Normal, Specular and Reflection

    gamescreen0011.jpg
     

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  7. pauliaxz

    pauliaxz Mayor

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    I suggest adding displacement/lightmap map, this will greatly improve your building and give a more realistic look
     
  8. cityguru

    cityguru Unskilled Worker

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    You say its finished , why do you not share them? I really need this yust like the other three modding thread new mods.
     
  9. Mr.X²

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    be patient, you dont need it, you want it
    and im sure you will get it

    but back to topic:
    i agree with pauliaxz about the lightmap, but apart from that it looks pretty good
    and i really like the "peoples shadows" in the windows of the jazz club :)
     
  10. wildii

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    Ok, so I just read a little bit about the lightmap and I`ll try to add one.
    I follow nicko2u`s tutorial on it. What does he mean by: "Collapse or attach all your models pieces/objects to one object (LOD)."?
     
  11. Mr.X²

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    that means your building should be one object for each lod
    you can test it by clicking on "select by name". if the opened window shows 4 (if no object selected) or 3 (if one object selected) names everything is fine ;)
     
  12. wildii

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    Well, ok :D Isn`t it standard? I read, that you have to collapse all objects into one lod. Bit strange...thanks! I`ll need some help with this map. Do I have to add a "skylight" over each LOD? Can I delete the skylight after I rendered and added the LM?
     
  13. pauliaxz

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    Place only one skylight and remove it before exporting to CXL Viewer
     
  14. wildii

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    gamescreen0001.jpg Ok!
    I just tested the model with the LM. It really makes a difference, I`m surprised :) The buildings looks a bit dirty now and there are leaky shadows f.e. around the airconditioners. I like it :)

    Edit: That went easier than I expected. All maps added now. I really like the result (thanks for the help everybody). I think its ready for release, what do you think?
     
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  15. Pamascus27

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    I say, it is DAMN ready for release.:D Now that the lightmaps and the other maps are added, your mod looks twice as better as it was
    last time I should say. (y)
     
  16. snick

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    Looking very good! I look forward to seeing it on the XLEX.
     
  17. Pamascus27

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    Glad to see this one finally released in the XLEX.:D A pretty good first mod I should say. I'm looking forward for whatever you'll be doing in the future. Good luck!:)
     
  18. wildii

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    In which way is the jazz theater different from axles buildings? Yeah, you`ll get some more. The next building is in the making and it will be home to a well known coffeeshop brand ;) I just don`t have much time at the moment for modding, so it may take a while.
     
  19. metrocity345

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    Is it a Starbucks?
     
  20. wildii

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    Yes, a Starbucks :) But I paused it and worked on a different mod in the meantime. It is another "musical"-building and will be ready soon. Here`s a sneak peek:
    MusicExchange.jpg
     
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