Improvement Graphic request thread (Civ4 conversion)

[Danmacsch]

This thread is currently dead - it might be revived at some point, but as of right now, I have too much on my plate with my custom civs and Natural Disasters project.

DJSHenninger had made a similar thread, which you can check out here.

 

[Civitar]

Not a conversion request, but do you know if it's possible to make buildings appear in the cities on the map? That would be brilliantly and incredibly awesome.

 

[Danmacsch]

I don't think so unfortunately, but I'm not completely sure. I seem to remember having read somewhere that it's not possible to mod city graphics (not even changing the textures).

 

[Civitar]

Yeah, that was what I thought. Ah well.

I'm curious; when you convert an improvement, do you have to rig the meshes to any bones?

 

[bouncymischa]

I'm curious; when you convert an improvement, do you have to rig the meshes to any bones?

I haven't had to yet. Admittedly, I've just been using a template from one of the tutorials, which incorporates a basic bone I link things like the pillaged effect to, and being able to make more complex armatures would be nice for adding more effects to models. But I've never had to rig any meshes, myself.

I've started this thread because, even though there are multiple unit graphic request threads, there doesn't exist (AFAIK) a thread concerned with improvement graphics.

Reminds me that I've got to finish a couple of the fantasy model requests I've had... <.<;;

 

[DJSHenninger]

This is a great initiative, I always felt the need to change my plans for a civ with a UI because of a lack of custom graphics.

Since there's no request yet, could you perhaps convert the 'Kastell' model on this website? It would be used for a revision of my Macedonia mod, turning the Tvrdina into an improvement to make things more interesting. If the model is too complex or doesn't quite work, that's okay.

And if you somehow don't get other requests and feel like doing more .. a conversion of this Stecak model would be appreciated, although it's not a priority. My Bosnia mod is not used a lot anyway.

 

[Danmacsch]

I'm curious; when you convert an improvement, do you have to rig the meshes to any bones?

I haven't had to yet. Admittedly, I've just been using a template from one of the tutorials, which incorporates a basic bone I link things like the pillaged effect to, and being able to make more complex armatures would be nice for adding more effects to models. But I've never had to rig any meshes, myself.

Same as bouncymischa. Provably using the same template.

Since there's no request yet, could you perhaps convert the 'Kastell' model on this website? It would be used for a revision of my Macedonia mod, turning the Tvrdina into an improvement to make things more interesting. If the model is too complex or doesn't quite work, that's okay.

I'll take a look at it once I'm at my workstation.

And if you somehow don't get other requests and feel like doing more .. a conversion of this Stecak model would be appreciated, although it's not a priority. My Bosnia mod is not used a lot anyway.

Isn't used a lot?!! Rarely play a Europe map without it.. I've actually already messed around with the Stecak model a while ago when I was trying to figure out how Blender was working. Never finished it though, but this'll be an excuse to getting it done.

 

[Civitar]

@Danmacsch: It'd be awesome if you could provide icons with your improvement graphics, with this template/tutorial: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=529592
Just a tip in case you weren't already planning to do so.

 

[Danmacsch]

Sure thing - I was planning to, but it's probably a good idea to mention it in the OP. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[regalman]

Hey buddy, can I request you to convert the fortress in this pack: http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=16609 ?

 

[Danmacsch]

I'll add it to the list.

Will try getting started on the conversions tonight.

 

[Ekmek]

I used the holy site pillage improvement as a template for all my tile imps. It requires rigging to one bone

 

[Danmacsch]

I actually got started using your guide, so usually that's the one I use also

 

[Hypereon]

Hey, if you get well going, here are a few religious buildings I'd like to see converted.
Take your time, not in a hurry

The mosque from here:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=16609

The both European cathedrals:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=11128

And this:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8376

Thanks in advance!

I'm trying to add new art for buildings to show up in a city, hope this will succeed:

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=477464

 

[bouncymischa]

The mosque from here:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=16609

I converted the mosque at one point in the past when I was converting several of those buildings in that set. I'll see if I can track down the files for that.

 

[Danmacsch]

Hey, if you get well going, here are a few religious buildings I'd like to see converted.
Take your time, not in a hurry http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=477464

I'll add them to the list it might take some time as everything here is on standby until I've gotten my Corsica mod updated, which involves making a re-skin and conversion of a civ4 model for their musketman UU. And something in that process has gone terribly wrong.. Might have to request Civitar for some help

I converted the mosque at one point in the past when I was converting several of those buildings in that set. I'll see if I can track down the files for that.

If you can find it, let me know and I'll remove it from my to-do list.

 

[Ekmek]

Not a conversion request, but do you know if it's possible to make buildings appear in the cities on the map? That would be brilliantly and incredibly awesome.

Like wonders? I looked into it and also looked at the coliseum. This is one I want to figure out too.

 

[Civitar]

Like wonders? I looked into it and also looked at the coliseum. This is one I want to figure out too.

Wonders, walls, castles, stadiums, aqueducts. Like all those.

 

[DoctorMcGann]

T'would be great to add that feature back in.

 

[Hypereon]

I think they actually did that in this thread: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=477464