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Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: marvine on July 27, 2007, 01:47:39 pm So, when testing Wes_h's Animesh exporter (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=239060) for Milkshape I asked myself what I wanted most in game (and that didn't seem freakishly difficult in terms of BHAVs and other real modding stuff!!)... Well, it seems that I'm happy with not much :lol:
Anyway, here's what I hope is a realistic enough alternative for the usual space saving stairs: stealth stairs, teleporters, and Targa's ladder stairs that were my favourite despite the lack of animations. The base object was cloned from Targa's ladder stairs (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=96542); the mesh was replaced but I kept his original footprint. So this ladder takes only 2 tiles, 1 for the ladder itself and 1 for the landing. The custom animations are for all ages, except toddlers that can't use stairs anyway; all the locomotion types (sexy, depressed, angry...) will use the same "normal" animation, except the "run" locomotion for which the speed was doubled - pets and ghosts will just jump, at least for ghosts that makes sense You'll find two different objects below: - the "Marvine-ladder-animated" with 7 recolours : light wood, dark trashed wood, white, grey, black, blue, and a raw wood texture by Beosboxboy. The base object uses a warm medium wood texture, don't delete that one in game! - the "Marvine-ladder-animated-metalClone", mesh and texture by my dear Beosboxboy, for an industrial look. The packages were tested with Seasons and with base game only, I don't think the minor last minute changes will affect that. (http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/male_order_bride/dixieKitchen/ladder.jpg) (http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/male_order_bride/dixieKitchen/8ladders.jpg) Known issues: - despite all the pains I took, the hands sometimes sink a little in the sides of the ladder, and this is more noticeable on the metal version which uses a slightly thicker mesh. Well it's not too bad with the fading... - some animation overlays will look weird, like climbing upstairs when holding a baby, or when the sim turns to look at another sim; I didn't figure out how the priorities work so there's nothing I can do about that for now. It shouldn't happen very often anyway, unless you have the nursery upstairs :) - when climbing down, the sim turns a little briskly to face the ladder and to walk away; this is the only workaround I found for a skeleton settings issue. If you notice anything else, please let me know! Policy: you're welcome to recolour, clone, modify with appropriate credit; please don't upload on pay sites or the Exchange. Biggest thanks: to Wes_H of course, being his guinea pig was a priviliege :lol:, to Echo for answering my dumb questions, and to both Echo and John Brehaut for their great tutorials that got me started - and to Beosboxboy for putting up with my baby mad scientist moods and whining :) And, of course, to all the people that made this possible with their tools, research and advice! Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: engelchen on July 27, 2007, 02:06:25 pm Thank you so much dear marvine for this great ladder!
I've been waiting soooo long for a ladder with animation. Another masterpiece from you. Thanks also to beosboxboy for the metal version. *big hugs for you both* Now I must see this in game! Yay! Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: kim on July 27, 2007, 04:48:30 pm Nice Job
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: hardwaretoad on July 27, 2007, 05:18:32 pm Quote So, when testing Wes_h's Animesh exporter for Milkshape I asked myself what I wanted most in game (and that didn't seem freakishly difficult in terms of BHAVs and other real modding stuff!!)... Well, it seems that I'm happy with not much Jeez, marvine, I was happy with your "bounce test" over at MTS2! So nice to see that with the collaboration in the community that there's finally starting to be some fruit to be picked off of the illusive animation tree. Congradulations for being one of the first to offer us one ~ thanks. Thanks to all that helped in this as well... :notworth: Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Tenshii~Akari on July 27, 2007, 05:18:47 pm Like I said over @ MTS2, you've done a purely awesome job! I just tried them out in my game, and I must say I'm certainly enjoying them! :angel:
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: tallsimsfan77 on July 27, 2007, 05:19:29 pm Thanks, Marvine. :D
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: SynapticSim on July 27, 2007, 05:38:45 pm Simply amazing! I never thought a modder would be able to do this, and I didn't think EA would do it either. Guess that teaches me to doubt the amazing talent available in this community!
Great Job Ju! ~ Syn Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Dizzymental on July 27, 2007, 05:47:15 pm Inspired. Thanks so much. :)
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: timberario on July 27, 2007, 05:55:03 pm very cool. i always loved that other ladder but it was weird watching them just appear. thanks so much!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Rogue777 on July 27, 2007, 05:58:20 pm This is simply fantastic! Thank you so much for taking the time to learn how to do this stuff, Marvine. *SMOOCHIES!*
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: megativity13 on July 27, 2007, 05:59:01 pm wow! just wow! thank you for sharing.
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: chinaphat_cu on July 27, 2007, 06:10:46 pm Great job! Thank you.
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Corinne on July 27, 2007, 07:04:33 pm Very very nice, Ju and Yakov; I'm loving these! They look fab, and they're perfect for garages and such. Thank you so very much!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Menaceman44 on July 27, 2007, 07:21:12 pm Brilliant! I saw this ladder and thought wow. Then I asked myself if I would actually use it in game. My answer was that I would use it for tree houses and the like.
Nice work once again! Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: jmtmom on July 27, 2007, 07:28:24 pm Thanks Marvine and Beosboxboy! This will be very useful to me.
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Rincewind010101 on July 27, 2007, 08:17:40 pm Thank you SO much! I was using this ladder the other day (ok, I mean my Sims were), and thought how much nicer it would be if there were proper animations - and voila! here they are! :)
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: oniongirl999 on July 27, 2007, 08:53:58 pm I've always liked the look of the Targas ladder and you've just given it a whole new lease of life. I'm gonna go watch them climb :)
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: CynaraBlade on July 27, 2007, 08:59:15 pm This is awesome! Thanks for this gem, you really are clever!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: bre on July 27, 2007, 09:18:14 pm This is awesome! Fantastic work. :)
Title: Ces Formidable!! Post by: BlooM on July 27, 2007, 09:36:12 pm Ces Formidable!!
Your incredible, the both of you!! :worship: Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: simenroute on July 27, 2007, 10:07:58 pm This blows me away! I can't imagine the hours you spent on this. Thanks so much for sharing your bounty!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Ruthless on July 27, 2007, 11:31:31 pm These are very helpfull..
I have to say awesome job and many thanks!! Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: homerette on July 28, 2007, 12:24:03 am Thank you so much, simply outstanding!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: shatarja on July 28, 2007, 02:37:44 am Fantastic work, thanks so much
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: poisonsilvi on July 28, 2007, 03:03:04 am Fantastic job Marvine - can´t wait to see it in my game ! *hyper*
Thank you so much ! :) Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: verenaheu on July 28, 2007, 03:11:49 am Hurray for more "realistic life" in the game! This is overwhelming! Thank you! :)
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: *Morbid* on July 28, 2007, 03:46:18 am wooow! Thanks, It looks awesome!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: marvine on July 28, 2007, 03:48:38 am Thank you all!! :D
I'm really happy that you find this useful, now I pray that some other people will make all the other missing sims stuff so I can play the game for a change :lo: Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Rebecca_Buck on July 28, 2007, 04:14:09 am Very useful, thanks and cookies. :D
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: jjjim on July 28, 2007, 04:21:11 am Great Job!! Thanks
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: fizzbin on July 28, 2007, 05:01:43 am Thanks, I like it a lot :blob6:
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: kathy on July 28, 2007, 05:05:19 am I played around with this a bit tonight and you did a fabulous job dear. *hugs*
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: miros1 on July 28, 2007, 06:32:25 am These are wonderful! I can think of half a dozen uses!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: MadMarx on July 28, 2007, 07:05:45 am Thank you SO much! I've wanted a ladder with animation since forever, and now I finally have one!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: bratz_615 on July 28, 2007, 07:17:33 am fantastic!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: leighkuhn on July 28, 2007, 08:27:21 am too, too cool! but seriously, when was the last time you actually played? i would think answering my silly questions alone would keep you too busy! :D thanks for a wonderful new toy.
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: MsftRkr on July 28, 2007, 08:38:01 am This is really great! Thanks and well done!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: cessyka5 on July 28, 2007, 09:03:54 am Excellent, thank you!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: amc462000 on July 28, 2007, 09:25:15 am wonderful! I love the ladders and now they will look more natural when used. thank you so much!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Hecubus on July 28, 2007, 10:26:24 am Wow...terrific. THANK YOU!!
You realize now, spiral stair animations are one step closer.... Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: fordman1 on July 28, 2007, 11:13:14 am Great Work. Thanks
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: elkeda on July 28, 2007, 12:04:06 pm Fantastic, genial. Thank you so much
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Triple_sSs on July 28, 2007, 01:21:16 pm Very cool! Thanks! ;)
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Vera on July 28, 2007, 02:18:51 pm This is great! Thank you.
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Misty on July 28, 2007, 03:07:21 pm Thank you ever so much--I'm looking forward to trying this!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Thweety on July 28, 2007, 05:02:14 pm Wow it is great
thank you Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: olemantiker on July 28, 2007, 05:35:59 pm this is most amazing!
I can't wait to see them in my game... and of course I will take a good look at how you worked that new animation thingy from wes_h! that opens up possibilities I've always been dreaming of! marvine, you simply rock! Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: james.evan on July 28, 2007, 09:19:07 pm great work!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: miros1 on July 28, 2007, 09:59:25 pm Quote from: Hecubus;846432 Wow...terrific. THANK YOU!! You realize now, spiral stair animations are one step closer.... And escalators! Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: miki0013 on July 29, 2007, 12:30:50 am :worship:::smilieiforgetwhi::It is so great Thanks for sharing:love1:
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: SerpentRouge on July 29, 2007, 01:38:17 am I prefer to thank you here than at mts! Nice job!
Title: Fantastic! Post by: blondecrystal on July 29, 2007, 03:52:53 am This is simply Fantastic! Thank you very much.
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: emo5 on July 29, 2007, 05:16:37 am thank you so much totally awesome
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: pegasusdhg on July 29, 2007, 05:57:18 am Wow! Fantastic work! It looks perfect for garages or for Medieval themes or for put into a barn...yay! Thank you! ;)
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Serafina on July 29, 2007, 04:13:37 pm Amazing work as usual Marvine! Thanks for your hard work and sharing with us! :D
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: sgoobysnacks29 on July 29, 2007, 07:37:23 pm WOW!...yet more fantastic offerings from my fav creator.....ju babes your work is second to none......excellent job.
*SMOOCHAROONIES* Chris XxX Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: JaxPrime on July 30, 2007, 12:36:56 am Bless yer heart, head, and hands, and many, many thanks! :D
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: sweetiebrady on July 30, 2007, 05:01:13 pm great work! Thanks so much for sharing!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: warhawke on July 31, 2007, 11:14:34 pm Oh man, you have no idea how much I am glad of this download. I really need it for my new video. Thanks a lot! :worship:
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Bananywammy on August 01, 2007, 09:48:49 am amazing thank you
=) Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: IcemanTO on August 01, 2007, 12:20:16 pm A great work, my dear Ju (and Yakov too, ;) ), very useful in many building situations.
Iceman Title: Thanks, for the brilliant work... Post by: DocFX on August 03, 2007, 01:58:33 pm Quote from: Dinki;850178 A++ for this! I used Targa`s ladder a lot cause it`s a great space saver for a small houses and I`m really glad to see this upload. Thanks Marvine and everyone who helped, you`ve done a great job :group hu: ...Really couldn't have put it better myself! (lol) - so many thanks to all involved for this brilliant work!. :) This goes straight into my 'Essential Add-ons' sub-folder in 'Downloads' - never to be deleted!!!. ;) :D :) Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: earl2blue on August 26, 2007, 12:00:14 am lovely. a must have. thank you!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: qitty on August 31, 2007, 02:21:29 pm I love it - you are wonderful to share your creations with us!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: BeosBoxBoy on October 10, 2007, 10:43:10 pm just curious if anyone is having any problems with these appearing in their game, we have some players experiencing a cataloguing error with the spiral stairs.
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: CJFTW on December 19, 2007, 04:39:39 pm mint =]
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Menaceman44 on December 20, 2007, 03:36:57 pm I've had them in my game for a while and used them for the first time the other day and I could find them in the catalogue no problem and I didn't notice anything odd with the description either so its all good from me.
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: The_Simlander on March 06, 2008, 04:15:23 pm This is astoundingly incredibly amazingly amazing!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: irnasa888 on March 30, 2008, 08:28:25 am :thumbrig: :clap: Thank you!
Title: Ladder with custom animations Post by: Xtian913 on June 03, 2008, 10:16:38 am This is simply awesome! :) Thank you!!
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