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Maxis "Lost & Found" #4: The Matte Sphere *OPEN CONTEST*
by Numenor
Posted 6th Jan 2005 at 6:28 PM
- Updated 16th Feb 2009 at 12:21 AM by Numenor : Added several Animated Spheres by Pixelhate
89 Comments / replies (Who?)
- 25 Feedback Posts
This is a new mesh, and means that it's a brand new self contained object that usually does not require a specific Expansion pack (although this is possible depending on the type). It may have Recolours hosted on MTS - check below the description for more information.
Picked Upload! This is a picked upload! It showcases some of the best talent and creativity available on MTS and in the community.
07 FEB 2006 - Complete renewal of all the existing Spheres + Added a couple of recolours.After more than 1 year since the starting of this thread, I could see that still there is some interest about these strange objects
But these packages were created long ago, using outdated tecniques, and therefore I've updated and fixed all the packages posted so far by myself and by other users.
1) The original "Matte Sphere" - formerly brought to you as a "Maxis Lost&Found" - has been completely rebuilt: now it is a recolourable stand-alone object, and a new UVmap has been provided for the mesh.
2) The Gray & Glass recolour by RGiles has been updated, too.
3) The Man-Trap Sphere by Wes_H (not recolourable) has been completely rebuilt.
4) The most famous SuperSphere by JWoods has been updated and heavily fixed: now it's a complete and funcional outdoor lamp (it's recolourable, but only for the stand).
5) A couple of new recolous -Animated ElectricGlow (sphere only) and Rainbow (sphere and stand) - have been added.
NOTE: All the recolours are for the original MatteSphere only: they won't apply to Wes_H's or JWoods' Spheres (they are different objects!).
To see what we are talking about, look at the following screenshots; from left to right:
1) the Grey&Glass recolour and the original Matte Sphere;
2) the Animated ElectricGlow, the Rainbow recolour, the Grey&Glass recolour and the Original MatteSphere;
3) The Man-Trap Sphere by Wes_H
4) The SuperSphere by JWoods.
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11 Feb 2005: The "SHOW THE WORLD YOUR OWN SPHERE" CONTEST is open!
12 Feb 2005: added "Man Trapped into a Sphere" by WES_H
16 Feb 2005: EP-ready and completely fixed version posted (including the clickable area).
16 Feb 2005: added "Super Sphere" by JWOODS
15 May 2006: added "Urban Design" Spherical TV by Helloitsjoe8 (click thumbnails to enlarge):
04 Feb 2009: added several amazing Animated Spheres by Pixelhate (click on thumbnails to enlarge):
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(Original post follows)
The Matte Sphere is a test object that Maxis left out of the catalog once they finished the beta testing phase. All its test functions were removed before releasing the game, so today the Sphere it's simply a decorative object (quite interesting, indeed). Now the package is EP-ready!
Credits are due to Carrigon, for having inserted this object into his hacked collection, and to RGiles for having created the translucent glass texture for the Sphere (I've slightly changed it, even though it was not necessary).
I have cloned and modified the ObjectData file, so that now the Sphere is visible in the catalog, under Decorative/Stautes (I didn't changed the GUID, because it isn't a different object from the original Sphere).
I've added a recolour for the wooden stand, as well (CEP recolour!).
You must have the expansion or stuff packs listed below installed to use this custom content. Please see the post text for any exceptions.
Key: - File was updated after upload was posted
| Filename - Tip: You can click the magnifying glass to see the archive contents | Size | Downloads | Date |
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helloitsjoe8_UrbanDesignTV.rar
Size: 640.9 KB · Downloads: 5,029 · 24th May 2006 |
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JW_SuperSphere_21505a_UPD-07feb06.rar
Size: 133.9 KB · Downloads: 6,050 · 7th Feb 2006 |
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Wes_H_ManTrapSphere_UPD-07feb06.rar
Size: 165.6 KB · Downloads: 5,900 · 7th Feb 2006 |
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SphereMatte_Rainbow.rar
Size: 2.9 KB · Downloads: 5,834 · 7th Feb 2006 |
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SphereMatte_ElectricGlow.rar
Size: 26.6 KB · Downloads: 6,884 · 7th Feb 2006 |
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SphereMatte_GrayAndGlass_UPD-07feb06.rar
Size: 89.6 KB · Downloads: 6,355 · 7th Feb 2006 |
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SphereMatte_MESH_UPD-07feb06.rar
Size: 89.4 KB · Downloads: 8,302 · 7th Feb 2006 |
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2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
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1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
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- Mac x64: /Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
- If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.
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#26
11th Feb 2005 at 1:14 AM
11th Feb 2005 at 1:14 AM
#27
11th Feb 2005 at 8:19 AM
Last edited by numenor : 11th Feb 2005 at 8:25 AM.
11th Feb 2005 at 8:19 AM
Last edited by numenor : 11th Feb 2005 at 8:25 AM.
Well, there are a lot ideas about this sphere, and since my last post on this thread many things have changed (mesh editing 
).
Unfortunately, I've never used a 3D editor, and I barely know what "UV mapping" means, so... I hereby officially open the
Rules:
1) The external appearance of the object must be identical as the original (i.e. you can't modify the mesh and the position of the sphere and the stand).
2) New meshes can be added inside or outside the sphere.
3) A new texture can be UV mapped on the original sphere.
4) New functions can be added to the object: its *not* necessary to keep it in the "Decorative" catalog (i.e. the object can use other Globals then the current "Painting Globals").
5) It's mandatory to use SimPE v.015, in order to have a EP-ready object; on the contrary, enabling colour options for it it's optional (I can make it, if you want).
(The original object is the "Sphere - Matte" [GroupID 0x7F139DED]; you can post your creations in this thread).
Show the World your own Spheres! :D
).Unfortunately, I've never used a 3D editor, and I barely know what "UV mapping" means, so... I hereby officially open the
"SHOW THE WORLD YOUR OWN SPHERES"
MODDING CONTEST
MODDING CONTEST
Rules:
1) The external appearance of the object must be identical as the original (i.e. you can't modify the mesh and the position of the sphere and the stand).
2) New meshes can be added inside or outside the sphere.
3) A new texture can be UV mapped on the original sphere.
4) New functions can be added to the object: its *not* necessary to keep it in the "Decorative" catalog (i.e. the object can use other Globals then the current "Painting Globals").
5) It's mandatory to use SimPE v.015, in order to have a EP-ready object; on the contrary, enabling colour options for it it's optional (I can make it, if you want).
(The original object is the "Sphere - Matte" [GroupID 0x7F139DED]; you can post your creations in this thread).
Show the World your own Spheres! :D
#28
12th Feb 2005 at 6:11 AM
12th Feb 2005 at 6:11 AM
#29
12th Feb 2005 at 11:23 AM
12th Feb 2005 at 11:23 AM
#30
12th Feb 2005 at 11:47 PM
12th Feb 2005 at 11:47 PM
Someone could probably improve this by tweaking the transparenct values in the MATD. There could be someone nearby that has more experience in this area (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).
<* Wes
<* Wes
#31
14th Feb 2005 at 1:01 PM
14th Feb 2005 at 1:01 PM
Thats pretty cool Wes... I have to admit at 6:50 A.M. it did frighten me just a bit... LOL Does that little dude come out and kill my Sims? Ha Ha Ha.. I like it got my no. 1 vote too...
numenor; This was a great idea and a good way to get us all involved in something together...
I surely will certainly do my best to post a formidable entry though my skills are not to the level I wish it was...
numenor; This was a great idea and a good way to get us all involved in something together...
I surely will certainly do my best to post a formidable entry though my skills are not to the level I wish it was...
#32
14th Feb 2005 at 1:04 PM
14th Feb 2005 at 1:04 PM
#33
15th Feb 2005 at 5:02 AM
15th Feb 2005 at 5:02 AM
#34
16th Feb 2005 at 3:30 AM
Last edited by JWoods : 16th Feb 2005 at 4:11 AM.
Reason: fixed on off textures
16th Feb 2005 at 3:30 AM
Last edited by JWoods : 16th Feb 2005 at 4:11 AM.
Reason: fixed on off textures
First hand…
This is considered a test object though it has run flawless on my machine as the tools used to make it...
Since this is the first object I have released I would like to thank Quaxi for Simpe, Delphy and Miche for the Mesh Tool, and all of you here at MTS2 who share your findings and knowledge with us all… Thanks to Wes for keeping me going “A cube today, and in a few weeks, body meshes. :-)”
Not exactly a “body mesh” or anything that incredible since I am just learning all this stuff… I have created what I like to call the “SuperSphere”. The center of the globe contains an additional mesh” a ball of fusion particles” which can be turned on and off by your Sim. The outer sphere retains the particles yet it allows the illumination to escape.
Thanks for opening this thread it was a lot of fun…
screen shots...
This is considered a test object though it has run flawless on my machine as the tools used to make it...
Since this is the first object I have released I would like to thank Quaxi for Simpe, Delphy and Miche for the Mesh Tool, and all of you here at MTS2 who share your findings and knowledge with us all…
Thanks to Wes for keeping me going “A cube today, and in a few weeks, body meshes. :-)” Not exactly a “body mesh” or anything that incredible since I am just learning all this stuff… I have created what I like to call the “SuperSphere”. The center of the globe contains an additional mesh” a ball of fusion particles” which can be turned on and off by your Sim. The outer sphere retains the particles yet it allows the illumination to escape.
Thanks for opening this thread it was a lot of fun…
screen shots...
#35
16th Feb 2005 at 9:14 AM
16th Feb 2005 at 9:14 AM
#36
16th Feb 2005 at 3:14 PM
Last edited by Numenor : 16th Feb 2005 at 11:38 PM.
Reason: Replaced attachment - Fixed version
16th Feb 2005 at 3:14 PM
Last edited by Numenor : 16th Feb 2005 at 11:38 PM.
Reason: Replaced attachment - Fixed version
#37
16th Feb 2005 at 4:59 PM
16th Feb 2005 at 4:59 PM
#38
16th Feb 2005 at 11:37 PM
16th Feb 2005 at 11:37 PM
OK, I fixed also the clickable area of Wes_h's sphere.
Wes, you made a great job with the mesh, but the package was terrible!
Wes, you made a great job with the mesh, but the package was terrible!
#39
18th Feb 2005 at 4:08 AM
18th Feb 2005 at 4:08 AM
Yeah, weather would be wicked awesome. More's the pity that Maxis scrapped the whole weather changing thing. Simslice has a weather machine, but you have to buy it...*sigh* ah well, maybe some day it'll be free to change the weather. Nice item btw, I'm *sure* one of the many geniuses on here will think of something awe inspiring to do with it
#40
20th Feb 2005 at 6:15 AM
20th Feb 2005 at 6:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Numenor
OK, I fixed also the clickable area of Wes_h's sphere.
Wes, you made a great job with the mesh, but the package was terrible! |
Well, I used SimPE, and after umpteen attempts to add a texture map for the skeleton with the new naming and hashing scheme, I just redid it all by hand.
I am curious what you think was making other's games crash, as I would never post an object that crashed here. Obviously, there are some things that work under some configurations and not others, and this might be useful data to go by.
<* Wes *>
BTW, I like Mr. Woods' entry. I want him to know I think he's ready for that killer body mesh now.
#41
20th Feb 2005 at 8:32 AM
20th Feb 2005 at 8:32 AM
#42
20th Feb 2005 at 9:51 AM
20th Feb 2005 at 9:51 AM
I'm glad you've found what the problem was. This explains why some games crashed and why others didn't (I *knew* that your sphere didn't crash your game ).
Since I'm not a mesh creator, I never used your plugin; instead, I exported the mesh and then reimported with the MeshTool, re-creating the mouse-click area.
).Since I'm not a mesh creator, I never used your plugin; instead, I exported the mesh and then reimported with the MeshTool, re-creating the mouse-click area.
#43
24th Feb 2005 at 8:57 AM
24th Feb 2005 at 8:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Numenor
I'm glad you've found what the problem was. This explains why some games crashed and why others didn't (I *knew* that your sphere didn't crash your game
).Since I'm not a mesh creator, I never used your plugin; instead, I exported the mesh and then reimported with the MeshTool, re-creating the mouse-click area. |
Well, I am glad I took your challenge, because it enabled me to determine something was wrong. Once I knew where to look, fixing it was easy.
It's likely the plugins would exist even if I was the ONLY person that ever used them. It is through their creation that I have been able to have something I can tweak to explore the GMDC file formats and discover the layout details that form the mouse click areas, the fat morphs, the bone location data and the skin-weight and bone assignment formats.
<* Wes *>
#44
24th Feb 2005 at 9:19 AM
24th Feb 2005 at 9:19 AM
#45
13th Mar 2005 at 7:13 PM
13th Mar 2005 at 7:13 PM
#46
21st Mar 2005 at 5:11 AM
21st Mar 2005 at 5:11 AM
#47
21st Mar 2005 at 5:13 AM
21st Mar 2005 at 5:13 AM
#48
21st Mar 2005 at 9:57 AM
21st Mar 2005 at 9:57 AM
#49
31st Aug 2005 at 2:31 AM
31st Aug 2005 at 2:31 AM
Could you rescale them to make garden globes?
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Originally Posted by Numenor
I'm desperately trying to make a floor lamp of it. I've cloned it, edited the ObjectData to make them appear in the catalog among the floor lamps (I've registered a new the GUID for the "lamp" sphere, that I called "The Daily Globe"
). I changed the Global Data to Lamps globals and edited the Object Functions to make it turn on and off, added the right BHAVs and everything, and still it doesn't light up.  |
#50
31st Aug 2005 at 11:40 AM
31st Aug 2005 at 11:40 AM
Yes, I could do it... if my computer wouldn't have broken down 
Anyway, I was planning to create some new garden and outdoor lights: your suggestion to use a scaled version of this Globe is good, I'll keep in mind!
Anyway, I was planning to create some new garden and outdoor lights: your suggestion to use a scaled version of this Globe is good, I'll keep in mind!
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