The "What Are You Working On?" Thread

[Emery]

its a very basic tool that most off all does not change the object number, which is really what you want. Just crushing triangles does nothing if the 3000 tris car is still 300 subobjects

Could you not prep the model by manually deleting subobjects first? That's certainly straightforward for anyone with 3DSimED.

 

[AccAkut]

Could you not prep the model by manually deleting subobjects first? That's certainly straightforward for anyone with 3DSimED.

well sure, if you know what you're doing. Delete something wrong and the car may crash the sim.

In general doing LODs (any LODs, not necessarly according to Kunos specs) is a task the original modder should be doing, not the user via whatever tools. At least that's may opinion.

 

[Stereo]

The date and time is set.

I wonder what it is...

 

[Ryno917]

Are there any Solitude circuit fans out there? I was doing a bit of research today, comparing satellite images with a topographic map I found from 1952, and was surprised at how much the road layout seems to have changed between then and now.

Also very surprised to discover that the rFactor / GPL version is wildly inaccurate in lots of areas, least of which appears to be the start/finish straight

2018 satellite image:

GPL / rFactor version, with start/finish straight following the modern road:

Satellite image with 1952 topo map overlay:

And again, but with 1950s track map overlay:

It's quite clear where the track used to run, looking at the side roads and ghost image in the trees.

Even this topographic map from 1911 (before the wiggly road that follows the river was built) shows the S/F section quite clearly:

I find this stuff fascinating, and finding old maps like this makes it really hard not to attempt to make a more accurate version of the track for AC

It was my second favourite GPL circuit (behind Sopheve). If you're interested in tackling it, I have a friend who may be able to help out with a huge amount of reference, possibly.

The date and time is set.

I wonder what it is...

You guys are going to love this.

 

[chili pepper]

You guys are going to love this.

Understatement of the decade. If it drives as good as it looks...

 

[Pixelchaser]

getting into the finer details and really enjoying some proper modelling I must say. The external fencing around 1 half of Lime Rock Park has plenty trees and bushes growing through it. in parts its a solid green wall....so I had no idea how to accomplish it. so I took a few parts from the unique trees I made before and grew an amazing hedge that convincingly grows through the fencing... I think I nailed it for this section lol ¿?
3dmax basic render with test moc.

 

[chili pepper]

First off, massive kudos to Stereo, et al., for this fine little beastie. I couldn't help myself. I realize you only see them when the cars aren't moving (or you lock a wheel under braking) but I guess I just have a thing about tires... Only WIP bump mapping so far.

 

[NielsTie]

I have not seen the mapping as of yet. but why would you be considering the mapping ?

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I'm working on a personal project. It's a fictional track just to see if I can manage this by myself. I'm struggling to get my head around the mapping of potential buildings.

 

[Pixelchaser]

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I'm working on a personal project. It's a fictional track just to see if I can manage this by myself. I'm struggling to get my head around the mapping of potential buildings.

ahh ok. well my building was I think mapped and modelled from scale drawings I made of the building, drawing each side view of it to scale. like this.

 

[LilSki]

Yeah but that is not how you UV map a building. I'm on my phone but can post an example later.

 

[Amir Vodokotlic]

For blender there is addon called UV squares. You can square off uv unwrap to prevent stretching.
Than using gimp/pshop you can mask the real building photo whatever is you're texturing with perspective warp to fix distortion and than apply it to unwrap.

Also you can just do follow active quad to unwrap.

edit: NVM LilSki will give correct answer.

my answer is probably bs. (still learning)

 

[LilSki]

Here is what UV map looks like for a building.

With UV map

Without UV map

There is no "right" way per say you just do your best to fit it in the space you have. This is a 2k texture and given the size and placement of the these buildings near the track it gets a large amount of texture space. Buildings further away that don't need as much detail can be much smaller in texture space and you can pack in more different structures.

Here is an example of more distant buildings. They are smaller and further away from the track so you can pack more in the 2k texture.

 

[NielsTie]

That's an awesome reply, @LilSki , Thank you.
@Pixelchaser , thanks!

 

[chili pepper]

Plumped up sidewalls with a small bit of color, focus on subtle. I haven't found a single photo of these with filled letters but it would probably look cool.

 

[garyjpaterson]

So what did you do on christmas eve? Ah yes, just the usual - making (or remaking) some 'sportier' rims and tyres for my virtual Transit...

 

[garyjpaterson]

I think its ready

edit* damn i forgot RD picks and chooses when to display gifs - this'll do:

https://i.gyazo.com/ea4d769f584014e743e21a2b0efdc914.mp4

And people said not to model the underside

https://i.gyazo.com/a52e88f8e770df06154db76d97f89914.mp4

 

[Gil A.]

Are there any Solitude circuit fans out there? I was doing a bit of research today, comparing satellite images with a topographic map I found from 1952, and was surprised at how much the road layout seems to have changed between then and now.

...

I find this stuff fascinating, and finding old maps like this makes it really hard not to attempt to make a more accurate version of the track for AC

Go for it!

My favourite track in GPL, a splendid mix between the Nordschleife and the Old Spa Francorchamps

 

[DanTDBV]

I think its ready

edit* damn i forgot RD picks and chooses when to display gifs - this'll do:

https://i.gyazo.com/ea4d769f584014e743e21a2b0efdc914.mp4

And people said not to model the underside

https://i.gyazo.com/a52e88f8e770df06154db76d97f89914.mp4

Ahh. You have made the crash rims! Guaranteed to roll you over!

Merry Xmas everyone.

 

[Ryno917]

High res Russell-Alexis Formula Ford skinpack now available:
https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/russell-alexis-mk14-high-res-skinpack.24493/

 

[Ben O'Bro]

oh oh oh
Here's a merry christmas to you all
and a new WIP for me... 2 hours to get this bloody wire correctly (!!)