Released!-rctmaniac's restaurant MaNiA-Released!

[rctmaniac]

Well I dropped a hint earlier in LuckyGirl's thread-and here is the full announcement. After finishing Shelterz yesterday with so many people saying how much I have progressed-I thought I would try something that is a little harder-so I announce:

restaurant MaNiA
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6784/restaurantcz0.jpg
Wow its a logo!!

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/186/update5glassesnapkinsdv9.jpg

RELEASE DAY: RELEASED!

restaurant MaNiA is released!

Click Here For All The Links (http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7895433&postcount=78)
Pieces 'In the Works':
More stuff for shelfs and bar.


Pieces Done:
Shelves to align with walls and bottles and stuff to go on them (Thanks JayAC)
Bar Pieces: Main, Corner, Entrance, Stools.
Basic Table
7 Table Covers Including: Wooden, Checkered, Blank, and more
Basic Square Table
Wooden Square Table
4 Set of Plates, Forks and Knives
2 Set of Plates, Forks and Knives
Candles (With light :p)
Self Service Counter
Basic Wall
Salt and Pepper
'Wait Here to Be Seated' Sign
'Please Be Seated' Sign
Huge Pot (Request by tinaalsgirls5)
Glasses, Napkins, for Tables.
Carpet (For Floor)




I am also taking requests-so feel free to post your wishes or ideas:

UPDATES:
First Pics-http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7845717&postcount=9
Back From Camping-Table Covers, Plates and Forks and Knives ;) plus Self Service Counter-http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7857860&postcount=19
Table Covers, More Pics of Tables :)-http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7859568&postcount=25
The Restaurant-Candles and Fans!!-http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7859822&postcount=29
Glasses, Napkins, Floor-http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7860005&postcount=33
Menu, Floor Covers-http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7860873&postcount=37
Fancy a Drink at the Bar?-http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7863971&postcount=45
Bar Pieces Mini Tutorial-http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7865851&postcount=52
One Of the Final Pics Leading Up to Release...-http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7866485&postcount=53


as always latest stuff at mania.thehostcity.com (Or link in my siggy)
Thanks

rctmaniac

[rctlil'man]

what about stuff for an industril kitwen ou know stanless steel

[weasel497]

Um... learn how to spell?

[tinaalsgirl5]

Here's a suggestion which would help me out when I finally get RCT3, and might help hillibilly now with the Ozark-ish parks:

A giant tater-frying skillet

http://hfeimages.aristotle.net/SDC/sdc_skillet1_md.jpg
http://hfeimages.aristotle.net/SDC/sdc_food5_md.jpg

Joy

[Fisherman]

How about some booth-type seats that we could hide benches under? Some Diner-type scenery...chrome and vinyl and all that.

-Derek

[rctmaniac]

@rctlil'man & tinaalsgirl5: see first post :)
@Fisherman: Very good idea! I will have a go!

well imageshack is still being slow but I have made the following: Knifes, Forks, Plates, Salt & Pepper, Self Service Counter (Which I am actually very proud off :))

[°Celsius]

cant see pics

but sounds promising

[niccum_123]

how about some candles and flowers for the center on the table. and maybe an olive oil container like at some italian restraunts?

[rctmaniac]

sorry about the delay with the pictures-internet probs...
@Supercon007: Here ya go!
@Niccum_123: Added :) (Not sure how I will do the flowers though)
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3674/table4dinnerft9.jpg
The table is set for dinner!

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9629/pic1blanktablevb3.jpg
The blank table (The Plates, Knifes and Forks seen on the table are all one object-As are the Salt & Pepper)
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9774/pic1seatedsignjc1.jpg
The Sign peeps see went entering your restaurant-the Text is on both sides.

[DarkMeasures]

Shows promise. This set, and Walking Snake's shop innards will be a great help. You think you could do generic office ceiling? And are going to be doing the kitchen parts of the restaurants?

[rctmaniac]

Shows promise. This set, and Walking Snake's shop innards will be a great help. You think you could do generic office ceiling? And are going to be doing the kitchen parts of the restaurants?

Kitchens was suggested earlier and that will be a different set as a follow on to restaurant MaNiA. Kitchen stuff will not be included.

[osudenny]

Looks Great so far. Keep it xoming!!!!!

[wabigbear]

Since your dishes are just one piece, could you just add a tablecloth to it?

[rctmaniac]

@osudenny: Thanks
@wabigbear: You mean add a table cloth that goes on the table-yes I could do that:) PS: Is shelterz working ok now wagi?

Anyway I am sorry but I am going camping and will not be back till thursday so no updates until then :(. Sorry

[niccum_123]

hey one more thing can you make the plates as props to place on any table? Because i like using disfan1's tables and expo 3000 sets table, and can you do that with the other stuff for the tables too? andcan you make a please seat yourself sign too or maybe put it on the back of that sign?

[Magnum]

:up: Good work, Rctmaniac!

And a chequered tablecloth (as Wagi suggested) would be great...

Happy camping and good luck with this set... It has definite potential!

[hotroddude]

this set is looking really good rctmaniac!

have a fun time camping and stay away from the bears! :D

[rctmaniac]

hey everyone!! Back a day early from camping because of a relative passing away and a funeral to go to.. :(

@niccum_123: They are separate pieces to the table-they are 4 pieces all together-I have done 2 and 1 as well-i would need the .ase from disfans1's and expo3000 tables to make them align properly-which I cant get inless I contact them. I will do another sign saying Please Seat Yourself as well :)
@Magnum: Thanks, I will do different styles of tablecloths :)
@hotroddude: Thanks, I think I just about survived :)

Update tonight, then most days as usual :)

The Camper, rctmaniac

[rctmaniac]

Ok, update. Sorry for Double Post.

The Self Service Counter (Not finished)
http://img445.imageshack.us/img445/929/update2selfservicecounterqt5.jpg
A Closer View
http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/7701/update2sscounter2gc4.jpg
Table Cover 1, with the New 2 Set of Plate, Fork and Knife (Or PFK as I call them)
http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/6685/update2pfk2cover1kv9.jpg
Or use the Table Cover witht the 4 PFK set, look closely to see the Salt and Pepper as well ;)
http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/7915/update2cover1pfk4sandpcj7.jpg

Enjoy :)

I am struggling to find good textures to use for table covers, so if peeps could please post some they want that would be great :)

[Ultimate_Spider]

looks great man!

[JCat]

Great progress - look in your PM.

[hotroddude]

very nice!

the self service counter is a great idea and im sure will be used in all the good parks, same with the table covers. :up: :up: :up:

[rctmaniac]

@Ultimate_Spider: Thanks
@JCat: Thanks, thats a great site :up:
@hotroddude: Thanks, I hope peeps do use my items, otherwise I will stop making them!!

I am having trouble finding a Blue & White Checkered Table Cloth texture, I have a red and black one which is nice, but I need a blue & white one.

Thanks

rctmaniac

[-Nuclear Fish-]

This is looking great rctmaniac, you're definatley getting better at making custom scenery. :up:

[rctmaniac]

@-Nuclear Fish-: Thanks :)

Nothing on so basically working on this all day, there will be another update later :)

All the table covers done so far:
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5633/update3tablesandcoverstz3.jpg
Salt and Pepper, Plate Fork and Knife sets:
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5364/update3sandppfk42pi6.jpg
And the PFK and Salt and Pepper work just as well with Table Covers:
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7789/update3coversandpfksanpuy9.jpg
And this is for niccum_123:
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2872/update3beseatedah9.jpg
And the 90% finished Self Service Counter:
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3941/update3selfservicemv9.jpg

Enjoy :)
rctmaniac

[Usf geek]

Looks like them tables have way to many polys, Try to use fewer edges/corners/faces or whatever you wanna call em.

[Ultimate_Spider]

wow! looks great. and about the colors of that cloth texture. just use photoshop to change the colors. if you don't have it, pm teh texture you have to me and I'll do it.


EDIT: or you can use this.

http://100megs34.com/~lynnsvv/aw2k/LotImg11231.jpg

[chriscoaster]

Brilliant job rctmaniac! Carry on with the good work!

You should do some themed items for a kids themed restaurant as well...
I am struggling to find good textures to use for table covers, so if peeps could please post some they want that would be great
...I also found a texture that would be ideal for this theming...
http://www.damon-foord.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rct3/mapping4.jpg

[rctmaniac]

Looks like them tables have way to many polys, Try to use fewer edges/corners/faces or whatever you wanna call em.
I dont think so, they run fine on my Laptop, no lag.
wow! looks great. and about the colors of that cloth texture. just use photoshop to change the colors. if you don't have it, pm teh texture you have to me and I'll do it.
EDIT: or you can use this.
http://100megs34.com/~lynnsvv/aw2k/LotImg11231.jpg
Thanks, I will use that!!

Brilliant job rctmaniac! Carry on with the good work!

You should do some themed items for a kids themed restaurant as well...

Quote:
Originally Posted by rctmaniac
I am struggling to find good textures to use for table covers, so if peeps could please post some they want that would be great

...I also found a texture that would be ideal for this theming...

Thanks, but I might actually do a completely different pack called 'Kiddies MaNiA' in the future so it would go in that :)

Another Update-none stop work today!!

Loads of new bits:
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7260/update4restaurant1we6.jpg
A close up of the Welcome Sign:
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2599/update4welcomesignsi4.jpg
Lots of new pieces:
http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/9523/update4restaurant2dg2.jpg
My Favourite Table:
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5969/update4tablecovermp6.jpg
Self Service:
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2185/update4selfserviceya1.jpg
At night the candles appear:
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/540/update4candletr1.jpg

Thanks to all replies and comments :)

See ya tonight for another update with some more new bits :)

rctmaniac

[LuckyGirl]

How cuuuuute!

[chriscoaster]

Brilliant job rctmaniac. A few questions though, do the peeps actually sit at the tables, eat and drink, their hunger and thirst meters go down and does the park make money from this?

And I'm looking forward to the "Kiddies MaNiA" pack, it will make a kiddies zone in a theme park much easier.

[rctmaniac]

@LuckyGirl: Thanks :p
@chriscoaster: Sometimes my pc doesnt let me edit dont worry :)
The peeps will sit at the benches but the rest is just for show

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/186/update5glassesnapkinsdv9.jpg

My favourite pic so far with the new table cover :)

rctmaniac

[Ultimate_Spider]

My favourite pic so far with the new table cover :)

rctmaniac

no problem buddy. I would love to get into cutsom scenery, but I just can't figure out the importer.

[JayAC]

I have a request for this set:

Shelves that go on the walls with bottles and and stuff on them.

I think it's a good idea and would add more details to restaurants. Don't worry if you don't want to do it or can't do it.

[rctlil'man]

how about a bar like at chilis

[rctmaniac]

@Ultimate_Spider: Keep trying, you get there eventually
@JayAC or James: Good idea, I will have a go
@rctlil'man: Explain?

Heres some more pics:

Floor coverings with no gaps:
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/92/update6floorcy8.jpg
Tables Set for One plus new Menu Peice:
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7239/update6tables41xq1.jpg
And the fryer thing that tinaalsgirl5 requested, which I dont like and probs will not be included.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7987/update6fryergk1.jpg

thanks, and keep the replies going, they motivate me :) ;) :p

rctmaniac

[apet08]

Well done, rctmaniac! I especially like your candle. It's a simple yet very clever idea; I'm sure it will be very effective for some more romantic settings. I have a question, though: have you tested your tables with peeps sitting on the benches? From the pictures it seems to me that the peeps would sit right through them, because the square one looks like it sits on top of the benches, whereas the round one is too thick for a peep's legs to be under it. I may be wrong, as I can only judge by the pictures you posted.

[coinich]

You do this just as I am attempting to make a large food court. Go rctmaniac!

[RCToThe3]

Are the links at the top of the first page the downloads or pictures?

[DemApples1919]

how about couches for a waiting area?

[Uries]

Think the candle should be orange and have a bigger radius, this set looks promising btw.

[rctmaniac]

Sorryfor delays been doing work today...

Well done, rctmaniac! I especially like your candle. It's a simple yet very clever idea; I'm sure it will be very effective for some more romantic settings. I have a question, though: have you tested your tables with peeps sitting on the benches? From the pictures it seems to me that the peeps would sit right through them, because the square one looks like it sits on top of the benches, whereas the round one is too thick for a peep's legs to be under it. I may be wrong, as I can only judge by the pictures you posted.
The circle is fine and fits, but I havent be able to get a peep to sit on a bench with the square table yet :( lol. Thanks

You do this just as I am attempting to make a large food court. Go rctmaniac!
Great, please post pics or Pm them to me :)

Are the links at the top of the first page the downloads or pictures?
Links to posts with pictures, updates etc

how about couches for a waiting area?
I have never seen couches in a restaurant-only in Fast Food kind of restaurant, so I will not do them, but thanks for posting :)

Think the candle should be orange and have a bigger radius, this set looks promising btw.
Good idea, I will make it orange and only a slighter bigger radius. And thanks for the comments :)


Thanks to all, update tonight. Release Date to be announced tonight :)

rctmaniac
mania.thehostcity.com

[RCToThe3]

Woo-hoo! I might download this. One question: Are some of things re-colorble?

[coinich]

My Alpine-styled food court is not half done; need to do the gardens and walls and roofs. A small request: ketchup and mustard dispensers, napkin dispensers, ect. Sugar packet containers. I really like what you are doing, it looks great.

[rctmaniac]

Woo-hoo! I might download this. One question: Are some of things re-colorble?
What do you mean you might download this? you WILL. lol joke, yes all items recolourable apart from table covers and signs :).
My Alpine-styled food court is not half done; need to do the gardens and walls and roofs. A small request: ketchup and mustard dispensers, napkin dispensers, ect. Sugar packet containers. I really like what you are doing, it looks great.

Thanks, I will do Ketchup etc, but not sugar packets-they are more of a Fast Food thing-maybe another set I plan :p When you do use this set in your food court (if you do) would you mind posting pictures so I can see it in use?

UPDATE

Fancy a drink at the bar?
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4626/update7barpr3.jpg

The Full Laid Out Table, no more pieces to go on (maybe ketchup dispensers)
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/7426/update7tablefinies8.jpg

More of the bar to come :D, working tomorrow again so update tomorrow evening :D

thanks

rctmaniac.

PS: I know I said I would announce the release date but I wont now I promise I will tomorrow :D

rctmaniac

[Crowheart]

Hey, nice job with this set so far!

Many restaurants have placemats under the plates for ease of clean-up, maybe you could have some of those.

Also most ceilings fans have rounded blade edges, particularly in a commercial environment. I don't know how difficult that would be to do, but just an idea.
Most restaurant fans have some sort of light or lamp at their hub too. Again, just an idea thrown out there.

[RCToThe3]

Looks good! I think the Park Inspecntor want's some money by working at the bar and examining everything..

[coinich]

Here is a teaser; the walls are only half the height they need to be, plus the garden in the bottom portion is not completed.
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/755/foodcourtteasergs3.jpg

[hotroddude]

^ Huh?

the new items look really good, though the table in the last picture is kinda strange to look at at...idk maybe its just the colors. but everything else looks great so far!

[rctmaniac]

Hey, nice job with this set so far!

Many restaurants have placemats under the plates for ease of clean-up, maybe you could have some of those.

Also most ceilings fans have rounded blade edges, particularly in a commercial environment. I don't know how difficult that would be to do, but just an idea.
Most restaurant fans have some sort of light or lamp at their hub too. Again, just an idea thrown out there.
Rounded fans would be too difficult, I could prob do a light that is attached to the fan or just do a seperate light

Looks good! I think the Park Inspecntor want's some money by working at the bar and examining everything..
lol :p greedy inspector

Here is a teaser; the walls are only half the height they need to be, plus the garden in the bottom portion is not completed.
[img]
Well thanks for showing me, but I kind of meant after you have used my restaurant stuff :p

^ Huh?

the new items look really good, though the table in the last picture is kinda strange to look at at...idk maybe its just the colors. but everything else looks great so far!

I think it is the colours and maybe the picture quality as well. Thanks!

Update tonight folks :)

rctmaniac

[RCToThe3]

Every update with pictures make me want to download it more!!!Keep it up!

[rctmaniac]

Every update with pictures make me want to download it more!!!Keep it up!

Thanks :)


There are actually no corner pieces in the bar, it seems fine to mix to half pieces together. To get round building issuses, there are 2 of each part, meaning it takes longer to build but gets a better result. The corners work fine as long as you dont use different colours for the 2 peaces making the corner (which is what I have done lol :p)

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/3707/update8barpieceskf6.jpg


More to come probably tonight :D

rctmaniac

[rctmaniac]

Sorry for double post, here is a new pic, my favourite one so far.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/3823/update9barew7.jpg

Enjoy, please post comments..


RELEASE: THURSDAY.

[LuckyGirl]

Hi Maniac,

It's good to see how you progress and the restaurant idea is brilliant. However, the buffet/for/knife table seems to have a lot of polygons - could you check the model statistic? If you can't delete faces, maybe you could unweld it - it would look smoother.

Keep up the great work!

Lucky

[RCToThe3]

Maniac, ( I don't mean in the "other way". )

I just can't wait to download this! Only one word to say: Wow.

Awesome.
Wow.
Brillant.
Wow.
Again,
Wow.

[rctmaniac]

Hi Maniac,

It's good to see how you progress and the restaurant idea is brilliant. However, the buffet/for/knife table seems to have a lot of polygons - could you check the model statistic? If you can't delete faces, maybe you could unweld it - it would look smoother.

Keep up the great work!

Lucky

What do you mean Buffet/For/Knife Table? Thanks anyway :p

Maniac, ( I don't mean in the "other way". )

I just can't wait to download this! Only one word to say: Wow.

Awesome.
Wow.
Brillant.
Wow.
Again,
Wow.

CALM DOWN!!


Update

I have now picked 2 beta testers and sent the zips to them for them to test and get back to me by wednesday so I can sort it all out for Thursday release.

Thanks, if you are lucky I might have a pic tonight ;)

maniac

[sr3d]

Awesome stuff can't wait #-)

[RCToThe3]

What do you mean Buffet/For/Knife Table? Thanks anyway

She means a large counter with a mini buffet ( has food on it! In a row. ) and a small counter with forks,knife and spoons.

[RCT-Spanky]

Mmmm .... not bad, but very individual. I like the idea and I have always a lot of respect for people who get their ideas in the game. But I don't like the set currenty not so much. Please don't misunderstand me, that is just MY opinion.

What could you do better?

Think the candle should be orange and have a bigger radius, this set looks promising btw.
I agreed totally with this.

The tables are in my opinion too big. The benches are in some pictures under the table, so it will looks, that the top of the peeps stand on the table, when they sit down.

The round tables are also a little to high and the table covers have too much colours (but that's a question of taste, which will see everyone from his point of view).

The Self Service Counter should be more rounded and mybe you should use some textures with salads, vegetables, fish etc. and not just that coloured squares.

What I would like to see is a round table with a large white table cover (from the bottom to the edge of the table). Maybe with a little vase with flowers in the middle or with a big wedding cake.

You are on the best way to be a great CSO-Designer with a good potential. Search with google for pictures of good restaurants and take this pics as inspiration. Keep up your work and don't waste your talent.

[aSiaNpRiDe22]

Looks nice! Keep it up!

[Coastermaster]

I think, the table looks a little bit to big. But your bar is wonderful. good item.

[rctmaniac]

@Spanky: Thanks for the comments, my beta testers have also said things along those lines.
@aSiaNpRiDe22: Thanks
@Coastermaster: Thanks, glad you like it! Personally I think the bar is my best item yet (but I would lol :p)

Well-I know I said the release would be tomorrow, but the beta testers have thrown up more than I expected (Which I am glad about) and it is taking longer to sort things out-plus we are moving house soon so there could well be other delays..

Sorry for all those waiting, dont worry, I will get this all sorted and released

rctmaniac

[Jag100]

^i hope it will get sorted soon :)

[rctlil'man]

love it

[Belgabor]

Did I understand correctly that you created two different models for 2 dishes and 4 dishes on the table? Wouldn't it work to have just one and put it on the table 4 times rotated one step (in game)?

[RCToThe3]

There is a 1 dish, 2 dish, and a 4 dish, I belive.

[rctmaniac]

^i hope it will get sorted soon
Thanks, me to :p
love it
Thanks
Did I understand correctly that you created two different models for 2 dishes and 4 dishes on the table? Wouldn't it work to have just one and put it on the table 4 times rotated one step (in game)?
Maybe, but it saves time rotating the objects. As RCToThe3 said, there is a 1, 2 and 4 set.
There is a 1 dish, 2 dish, and a 4 dish, I belive.
Correct :up:

[RCToThe3]

Yay! Do I get a prize?:D :D

[rctlil'man]

hey dude i thought of maby include a menu rack and high chairs

[RCToThe3]

It does include shelfs, just not chairs.

[coinich]

Any idea for a release date?

Eagerly awaiting for this for my Alpine Food Court. (note how it is now link).

[rctmaniac]

Yay! Do I get a prize?
Yes, you are on my team in TPS :D
hey dude i thought of maby include a menu rack and high chairs
I dont have high chairs, I have stools and shelfs
It does include shelfs, just not chairs.
It has stools.
Any idea for a release date?

Eagerly awaiting for this for my Alpine Food Court. (note how it is now link).
Well i dont want to put a specific date on but it should be next week sometime.


All I have to do now is test some items then do all the bloomin' icons.

[rctmaniac]

Sorry for Double Post but I can comfirm the release date as Wednesday 23rd August :).

[Coastermaster]

Oh, in 2 days. Great.

[rctlil'man]

yes only 2 days cant wait

[coinich]

I saw somewhere where you complained that your scenery is at the bottom of the list. It is because it is lowercase, and all of the other sets are uppercase.

[rctmaniac]

Oh, in 2 days. Great
yes only 2 days cant wait

Glad you are looking forward to it :)


saw somewhere where you complained that your scenery is at the bottom of the list. It is because it is lowercase, and all of the other sets are uppercase.

Thanks, I have done that now.

The release will be wednesday but late night (thats in Britain).

I have a fun-day thing at my dads work during the day then a football (soccer) match early evening.

But it will be wednesday :)

[rctmaniac]

At last! After being delayed last week I have finally had some spare time to finish off my pack and zip and exe it for you to use!

It hasnt been helped that the forums have been down all day (for me any way) so I couldnt do it earlier.

So, here it is:

Direct Downloads:

Here are the download links:

restaurant.exe (http://jackfranklin2.cabspace.com/rctmaniac/restaurant.exe)
Run .exe file, it will do the rest.

restaurant.zip (http://jackfranklin2.cabspace.com/rctmaniac/restaurant.zip)
Save to Desktop, extract to: C:\Program Files\Atari\RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3\Style\Themed





Any problems just post.

And just incase any one is wondering-I am taking a break from scenery for a while.

[rctlil'man]

ok this pack is great this will help me with my paramounts beyond have you checked out that park i just posted updaes

[Mad Man]

Cool, gonna have alot of fun with this pack.
Thanks, looking forward to your future packs.

[hpprinter]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting for a set like this for a long time!!!

[StayingDead]

I'm going to download this now. Well done maniac!

[hotroddude]

very nice, love the table covers :up: :up: :up:

[rctmaniac]

@rctlil'man: Thanks
@Mad Man: :) Thank You
hpprinter: LOL. :D
StayingDead: Thanks, glad you like it
@hotroddude: Thanks again, the blue table cover is my favourite :)


I am not sure if I am going to do another pack soon or not, so dont ask :)

rctmaniac

[-NGS-]

This set is just the thing I need for my unique...ish main street! Thanks a lot rctmaniac.

Are there any square tables with tablecloths? That's quite a necessity for me.

[rctmaniac]

@NGS: No, just the wood table and normal square table. It is planned for an expansion to this set soon. :).

[-NGS-]

Then I shall wait before downloading it. Thanks for the info. :)

[rctmaniac]

No Problem :).

[Belgabor]

I just checked it out, really nice :)

A few things I'd like to nitpick about:
- I think the candle should be improved. A partice effect should be better. Also in my settings it disappeard due te LOD quite early, how much polys does it use?
- Consider fully uv-mapping the table cloths (I mean the sides)

[rctmaniac]

@Belgabor: Thanks :). The candle-A particle effect could be good-I have yet to fully try them, But I said earlier in this thread I will be expanding restaurant MaNiA :). The Table Cloths-I did try, but whatever I did I couldnt get it to work :(. If I did the side the top went funny so I had to compromise

[Belgabor]

How do you do the uv-mapping?

[rctmaniac]

YAY my first ever thread to hit 4 pages :noob:

I just added the texture in MS and 99% of the time it maps the top correctly. If not I muck around with the Texture Editor in MS and I sort it out :noob: :) :p

[Belgabor]

The process you need is called unwrapping which flattens the 3D to a planar mesh you can then modify to map the image correctly. I don't know how it works in MS, but in Blender you can define seams where the unwarp algorithm is allowed to cut the 3D mesh to make the process more true to the original angles. If this is possible in MS you could try to mark all vertical edges on the rim of your table cloth model as seam and then unwarp it onto your texture.

If you want further hints, I could try to make a few screenshots in Blender to explain exactly what I mean.

[rctmaniac]

hmm. I see what you mean-or I think I do. It is almost like creasing nets of cubes with scissors so it marks out where to fold the net up-or in this case the texture. I understand. Screens would be great if you would please :)

[Belgabor]

Here you go:
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7919/uvmapob2.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uvmapob2.jpg)
I created a cylinder, squished it and removed the bottom (I guess that's what you did for the covers)
In the left part you can see the marked seams in orange. Top right is the uv-mapping of the unwrapped mesh and lower right shows the rendered table cloth.

Also have a look at the genetica viewer from spiral graphics (link in the texture thread). Some of the textures probably look great as table cloths and they are seamless =)
Seamlessness has the advantage that you can overshoot the uv map without ill effect meaning more texture detail with the same texture size:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/3488/uvmap2va9.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uvmap2va9.jpg)

[rctmaniac]

nice thanks for that :up:. Not sure how that is done in Milkshake though..

[Age_of_Aquarius]

I got the sid error :cry: . i did the whole redownload thing, but i guess that it's just my computer...

[rctmaniac]

Age_of_Aquarius: This is how the folders should look:

C:\\Program Files\Atari\RCT3\Style\Themed\Rctmaniac's Restaurant MaNiA

And inside the restaurant folder there should be lots of folders and 2 .ovls.

[Age_of_Aquarius]

o when i downloaded it, it scattered all of the folders thoughout my Style/themed folder...

[rctmaniac]

Dont download it to Style/Themed, download it to desktop and extract to Style/Themed

[Hilander]

rctmaniac, is the download links down, tryed to download and they are not working. :bulb:

[rctmaniac]

Hilander-yes, sorry, I have changed web hosts for my MaNiA site, thats the problem. Thanks for pointing this out :).

Here are the download links:

Click the 'MaNiA' link in my siggy for all the downloads.

[Hilander]

thanks rctmaniac, that worked :D

[rctmaniac]

great, enjoy the set :D

[nasakid]

Mcdonalds would be good

[StayingDead]

Maniac can you repost the links. The site seems to no longer work o.O

[Belgabor]

Since maniac is offline till October I give you a temporary link to it on the webspace Vodhin provided me (I don't think one of them minds):
http://belgabor.vodhin.net/restaurant.zip

I only have the zip version.

[rctmaniac]

Hey all,

Sorry about the site and problems, I am finding a new host and should have a site up by the end of the weekend, thanks to Belgabor for providing that temp link.

edit: the new site is up (click the link in the siggy)