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Guni Greenstein

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Join date: 11 Jun 2004

Posts: 71

01-31-2005 06:40

impressive!

Olympia Rebus

Muse of Chaos

Join date: 22 Feb 2004

Posts: 1,831

01-31-2005 08:37

I finally got around to checking out this thread...

WOW!

Nice work.

As for the reflections, that's a pretty trick slick.
I'm still kicking myself for not inventing this on my own!

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Jauani Wu

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Join date: 7 Apr 2003

Posts: 3,835

01-31-2005 08:56

From: Ulrika Zugzwang

Wow! Now that is truly impressive.

I assume that the reflections are created with semitransparent ground and inverted objects under the road? But what about the rain. Wow.

~Ulrika~

i think it's semi transparent "reflection" textures overlayed on the ground. regardless, i hope we'll be seeing what ingenuity jimmy came up with this time shortly.

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Eggy Lippmann

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Join date: 1 May 2003

Posts: 7,939

01-31-2005 09:05

It's a combination of building and texturing. It really does have a whole inverted build underneath. Just alt zoom and orbit.
But also, the ground textures are not transparent throughout the entire texture. They have spots of transparency and opaqueness to mimic puddles of water, I think.
I am a jaded old timer who never lets anything get to him. Hardly anything impresses me.
But Jimmy is a freaking genius. I even built him a fancy black and golden trophy - he is now the third person in SL to ever have received an Eggy award.

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Jade Lily

Cat Herder

Join date: 9 Oct 2003

Posts: 219

01-31-2005 09:47

From: Eggy Lippmann

It's a combination of building and texturing. It really does have a whole inverted build underneath. Just alt zoom and orbit.
But also, the ground textures are not transparent throughout the entire texture. They have spots of transparency and opaqueness to mimic puddles of water, I think.
I am a jaded old timer who never lets anything get to him. Hardly anything impresses me.
But Jimmy is a freaking genius. I even built him a fancy black and golden trophy - he is now the third person in SL to ever have received an Eggy award.

Who were the other two?

Eggy Lippmann

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01-31-2005 09:52

Fey and Taggy, IIRC.

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Ewan Took

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Posts: 579

01-31-2005 11:06

WOW!!!

...but the Bedazzle team are a big bunch of of teases for releasing the pics with two long weeks to go!!

Ella Rockwell

Captain of Creepy

Join date: 13 Oct 2004

Posts: 49

01-31-2005 18:17

I had a rare opportunity to take a peek at Chinatown today, and I just have to say it is AMAZING! No other words can explain this project. Keep up the quality work.

Cybin Monde

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Join date: 27 Jan 2004

Posts: 2,468

the future comes calling

01-31-2005 19:32

i've seen several pics of Chinatown and i must say, i'm thoroughly impressed. every element that could be described comes down to what the collective of SLers are saying, "WOW!"

besides the magnificient building talents, the reflections.. my goodness, the reflections! what an amazing accomplishment!

i can't wait to visit!

my simple response: /bow

once i get Erga Obinex and Erga Arcinex HQ's built, i would like to feature it in my gallery of accomplishments. this is a serious jump ahead for SL!

one more question: will this be shown at the GDC conference? because it better be!!!

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billy Madison

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Posts: 2,175

01-31-2005 19:37

From: Eggy Lippmann

It's a combination of building and texturing. It really does have a whole inverted build underneath. Just alt zoom and orbit.
But also, the ground textures are not transparent throughout the entire texture. They have spots of transparency and opaqueness to mimic puddles of water, I think.
I am a jaded old timer who never lets anything get to him. Hardly anything impresses me.
But Jimmy is a freaking genius. I even built him a fancy black and golden trophy - he is now the third person in SL to ever have received an Eggy award.

And you dont think i deserve one?

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Jade Lily

Cat Herder

Join date: 9 Oct 2003

Posts: 219

01-31-2005 20:20

From: billy Madison

And you dont think i deserve one?

Maybe the Jerry Award, billy.

billy Madison

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Posts: 2,175

01-31-2005 20:22

From: Jade Lily

Maybe the Jerry Award, billy.

LOL love ya jade.

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Chosen Few

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Join date: 16 Jan 2004

Posts: 7,496

01-31-2005 21:10

All I can says is wow!

Foxy was kind enough to give me a tour, and I'm completely blown away. From live reflection simulations to mist effects, to incredibly well modeled cars, to beautifully painted textures, even back alleys with trash cans and dumpsters, the attention to detail is astounding. China town looks as good if not better than many first person shooters.

I must say I've been in SL for over a year now, and this is the first build that has humbled me. It's truly an inspiration.

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Amazing Chinatown
Guni Greenstein Addict Join date: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 71	01-31-2005 06:40 impressive!
Olympia Rebus Muse of Chaos Join date: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 1,831	01-31-2005 08:37 I finally got around to checking out this thread... WOW! Nice work. As for the reflections, that's a pretty trick slick. I'm still kicking myself for not inventing this on my own! _____________________
Jauani Wu pancake rabbit Join date: 7 Apr 2003 Posts: 3,835	01-31-2005 08:56 From: Ulrika Zugzwang Wow! Now that is truly impressive. I assume that the reflections are created with semitransparent ground and inverted objects under the road? But what about the rain. Wow. ~Ulrika~ i think it's semi transparent "reflection" textures overlayed on the ground. regardless, i hope we'll be seeing what ingenuity jimmy came up with this time shortly. _____________________ http://wu-had.blogspot.com/ read my blog Mecha Jauani Wu hero of justice __________________________________________________ "Oh Jauani, you're terrible." - khamon fate
Eggy Lippmann Wiktator Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 7,939	01-31-2005 09:05 It's a combination of building and texturing. It really does have a whole inverted build underneath. Just alt zoom and orbit. But also, the ground textures are not transparent throughout the entire texture. They have spots of transparency and opaqueness to mimic puddles of water, I think. I am a jaded old timer who never lets anything get to him. Hardly anything impresses me. But Jimmy is a freaking genius. I even built him a fancy black and golden trophy - he is now the third person in SL to ever have received an Eggy award. _____________________ Help us document Second Life history at http://slhistory.org!
Jade Lily Cat Herder Join date: 9 Oct 2003 Posts: 219	01-31-2005 09:47 From: Eggy Lippmann It's a combination of building and texturing. It really does have a whole inverted build underneath. Just alt zoom and orbit. But also, the ground textures are not transparent throughout the entire texture. They have spots of transparency and opaqueness to mimic puddles of water, I think. I am a jaded old timer who never lets anything get to him. Hardly anything impresses me. But Jimmy is a freaking genius. I even built him a fancy black and golden trophy - he is now the third person in SL to ever have received an Eggy award. Who were the other two?
Eggy Lippmann Wiktator Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 7,939	01-31-2005 09:52 Fey and Taggy, IIRC. _____________________ Help us document Second Life history at http://slhistory.org!
Ewan Took Mad Hairy Scotsman Join date: 5 Dec 2004 Posts: 579	01-31-2005 11:06 WOW!!! ...but the Bedazzle team are a big bunch of of teases for releasing the pics with two long weeks to go!!
Ella Rockwell Captain of Creepy Join date: 13 Oct 2004 Posts: 49	01-31-2005 18:17 I had a rare opportunity to take a peek at Chinatown today, and I just have to say it is AMAZING! No other words can explain this project. Keep up the quality work.
Cybin Monde Resident Moderator (?) Join date: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 2,468	the future comes calling 01-31-2005 19:32 i've seen several pics of Chinatown and i must say, i'm thoroughly impressed. every element that could be described comes down to what the collective of SLers are saying, "WOW!" besides the magnificient building talents, the reflections.. my goodness, the reflections! what an amazing accomplishment! i can't wait to visit! my simple response: /bow once i get Erga Obinex and Erga Arcinex HQ's built, i would like to feature it in my gallery of accomplishments. this is a serious jump ahead for SL! one more question: will this be shown at the GDC conference? because it better be!!! _____________________ "We, as developers, are doing the easy part – building the scaffolding for a new world. You, as the engines of creation, must breathe life into it." - Philip Linden "There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. Living there, you'll be free if you truly wish to be." - Willy Wonka (circa 1971) SecondSpace (http://groups.myspace.com/secondspace) : MySpace group for SLers.
billy Madison www.SLAuctions.com Join date: 6 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,175	01-31-2005 19:37 From: Eggy Lippmann It's a combination of building and texturing. It really does have a whole inverted build underneath. Just alt zoom and orbit. But also, the ground textures are not transparent throughout the entire texture. They have spots of transparency and opaqueness to mimic puddles of water, I think. I am a jaded old timer who never lets anything get to him. Hardly anything impresses me. But Jimmy is a freaking genius. I even built him a fancy black and golden trophy - he is now the third person in SL to ever have received an Eggy award. And you dont think i deserve one? _____________________ Prestige Fine men and womens clothing and jewelry, on SLExchange
Jade Lily Cat Herder Join date: 9 Oct 2003 Posts: 219	01-31-2005 20:20 From: billy Madison And you dont think i deserve one? Maybe the Jerry Award, billy.
billy Madison www.SLAuctions.com Join date: 6 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,175	01-31-2005 20:22 From: Jade Lily Maybe the Jerry Award, billy. LOL love ya jade. _____________________ Prestige Fine men and womens clothing and jewelry, on SLExchange
Chosen Few Alpha Channel Slave Join date: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 7,496	01-31-2005 21:10 All I can says is wow! Foxy was kind enough to give me a tour, and I'm completely blown away. From live reflection simulations to mist effects, to incredibly well modeled cars, to beautifully painted textures, even back alleys with trash cans and dumpsters, the attention to detail is astounding. China town looks as good if not better than many first person shooters. I must say I've been in SL for over a year now, and this is the first build that has humbled me. It's truly an inspiration. _____________________ . Land now available for rent in Indigo. Low rates. Quiet, low-lag mainland sim with good neighbors. IM me in-world if you're interested.

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