Making Plans for Nigel

[curiousb]

This is one of those posts. One of those 'projects I really need to finish, and other projects that I really want to start' posts. One of those posts that is mostly a reminder for myself, but comments and/or suggestions would be most welcome. :)

1) Terrain and road replacements - I'm not quite happy with what I've got so far, which is a single texture for the whole of a terrain, when Maxis uses more than one (take the default desert terrain, for example). So, I'm going to see if I can somehow emulate the Maxis approach, although I'm not sure whether I'll be able to get the blending of the different textures to work. DONE!

2) Supernatural eye/skintone replacements - I've done a little more work on this, but still a way to go.

3) Multi-PT - hmmm, haven't even started this yet!

4) Three sets of picture and poster recolours, all on Maxis meshes/base-game versions of Maxis meshes (which I'm currently making):

a) New Orleans themed (I have a bit of a thing about New Orleans, despite never having been there, and my 'hood has a New Orleans inspired quarter that urgently needs some themed artwork);
b) various band posters (heavily skewed towards my own favourite bands, or those with particularly groovy artwork);
c) pictures using some terrific old maps and astronomical diagrams that I found. DONE!

5) Some edits of fway's add-ons for the Maxis 'Old World' windows, to centre them in the middle of two tiles (wall-masks, eek!).

6) A slightly run-down apartment lot, with integral cafe, inspired by some photos I saw of apartment buildings and a cafe in Greenwich Village (almost done, I just need to make one or two more recolours for it).

7) My 'Ghost Town' 'hood deco reworked. I'm in the middle of tweaking both the meshes (removing the block base, which I've decided I don't like, and putting awnings on the shops) and the textures. DONE!

8) A new 'hood deco set ('Forgotten Town' part deux), with grungy high-rises and various other decaying buildings, plus some large flat terrain sections (like the Maxis concrete overlay or the alleyways), for making large paved areas.

9) Complete revamp of nanisim's London 'hood deco buildings, to size them correctly and improve the textures. Abandoned - not worth the effort as they are such a mess (sorry to criticize, but it's true!) that it's easier just to scrap them completely and make my own from scratch.

10) Conversions of the TS3 'Late Night' apartment building rabbit-holes - if possible, I'd like to make them light up at night, as the NL apartment building does.

11) Conversions of some Awesims TS3 furniture meshes (if her policy allows - I'm not sure and need to check on this). This involves me learning how to make functional objects, and not just deco, but that's a good thing!

12) Conversions of some Cyclonesue TS3 meshes (specifically the grungy washroom set) - see note above.

13) Various cushion recolours in retro/cute prints. (such as the ones I used for the wallpapers and sofa recolours in my GoS Advent gift) - I like cushions, they're comfy, and look pretty.

14) Quilted bedding in my colours and in some print fabrics, plus a full set of default-replacement bedding.

15) Holy Simoly 'Simply Elegant' curtains in my colours plus retro/cute print fabrics. Part done!

16) Retro wallpapers, in a similar style to my GoS Advent wallpapers. DONE!

17) An edit of an old set of eyes by Barcelonista, to slap them on Pooklet's (or maybe Ja's) sclera, and give them new catchlights.

18) Various tops separated from full-body outfits, including the vest tops/camis on GrayDragonfly's recolours of the converted Teen Style PJ mesh, which are far too cute to only be used for nightwear.

19) A brand new TF/AF t-shirt design that will involve lots of texturing from scratch, which scares me more than just a little.

20) A mod to make the Maxis 'hood deco trees show up in lot view (no idea if it's possible, but I'm going to try at least!), plus another to get rid of that icky blue tinge to the window glass. Thanks to Ghanima Atreides, I now know that this is all you have to do to make trees appear in lot view: "Btw, you can make the Maxis 'hood deco trees show up in lot view by putting this code in your userStartup file: boolProp dontmergenhflora false" - thanks, Ghanima!

21) New! Default replace the Maxis n'hood trees, with new meshes and textures.


Right, now I have no excuse for saying that I have nothing to do!

Comments

[currantpotpie]

I am most excited about the old map posters, apartment building hood deco, retro cushions, Holy Simoly curtains, retro wallpapers, and the possible edits on hood deco trees! Everything sounds awesome though.

I had a list for a while too, but I took it down because my whims change on an every day basis!

[curiousb]

I thought I might post the map pictures in the GoS 'low-poly' theme this month, but this involves organisation and lack of procrastination on my part - I'd say the odds are 50-50 on me getting them done in time! :D

I've had this list for the past year or more (see above about organisation and procrastination), and my problem is that I keep adding to it!

[sil30stm]

Ohh yess! I think I've told you more than enough that I love you, but I really do <3

Can't wait for the wallpapers! (I really abuse your Advent ones)
And a default-replacing bedding would be awesome, also the new hood deco set sounds amazing, can't wait for.. anything in this list! <3 :D

[curiousb]

Hehe, thanks for the feedback! I mostly make content to suit my own tastes, or to fill a particular gap in my own game, but it's good to know that I make stuff that other people find useful too. :)

[lagritsalammas]

1) The windows
2) The n'hood tree replacement
3) The n'hood deco buildings

Well I am certainly more than happy and eager! :D

[curiousb]

Thank you! :D

Now I just need some time to do all this - what a pain it is, having to work!

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[glennisonfire.livejournal.com]

Hm. How are these endeavors faring?

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[curiousb]

Hehe, well, not terribly well at the moment! I haven't forgotten about The List, but I got a bit distracted recolouring Pinket's glasses conversions and making stuff for the GoS clutter theme...

Once I've finished that stuff, it will be back to the scheduled programme! :D