Sydney Opera House - For one night only!

callagrafx · January 25, 2013, 02:13:10 PM

Circumstances in my life (the addition of children mainly) meant I had to hang up my BAT cape and fade into the background, where I have lurked, but still watching.... However, recent discussions elsewhere about the LEX and custom content made me remember there was always one BAT I wanted to do, but never got around to... So for one last time, I suit up....

A start...

And a little more context...

Can you tell what it is yet?

dragonshardz · January 25, 2013, 02:21:50 PM

Either a theatre of some sort, a cruise ship port, a mall, or a museum.

Jack_wilds · January 25, 2013, 02:34:30 PM

the base to the Sydney Opera House

metarvo · January 25, 2013, 02:37:37 PM

SC4 is a game, and RL takes precedence, so it's understandable that you wouldn't have time to BAT very much. With that being said, I'm glad you've decided to do just one more. I'm guessing it's an office building?

Swordmaster · January 25, 2013, 02:43:09 PM

"The addition of children" is usually one of the best things in life, so we can hardly complain. When on top of that you start BATting the Opera house, we can complain even less!

Cheers
Willy

callagrafx · January 25, 2013, 02:45:20 PM

And the winner is....

the man in the hat!!! Well done Jack.

Those were renders as of 6 hours ago... Here's where it's at now. Didn't want to reveal too much all in one go

MTT9 · January 25, 2013, 02:48:12 PM

Looks awesome already!

art128 · January 25, 2013, 02:50:52 PM

Looks fantastic!

Girafe · January 25, 2013, 03:00:47 PM

Looks nice

dobdriver · January 25, 2013, 03:39:44 PM

I see the second facade in the background, it should arriving shortly yes.

M4346 · January 25, 2013, 10:51:25 PM

'Tis a good day indeed when a legend rises from the shadows and then shows us this masterpiece! Yay!

callagrafx · January 26, 2013, 01:17:08 AM

Quick update... Finished the front window.

fafalone · January 26, 2013, 02:02:22 AM

It's always a shame to see such talented BATers leave the game. Good luck with everything, maybe one day your kids will find an interest in the game and you can pass on the joys of making new content

Serkanner · January 26, 2013, 04:41:46 AM

On the brink of a new Simcity we see another great building arise for the classic SC4 ... I am looking forwrd to see it in-game. Children do grow up, so Cal will be back one day.

rooker1 · January 26, 2013, 06:16:51 AM

A legend back making a legendary BAT what more could we ask for.

Great to see you around again Cal! Good luck with life and the children. I know how much of a handful children can be, but one day you'll find time again for yourself. Mine are all watching cartoons right now....so I have about 20 minutes to myself.

Robin

Andreas · January 26, 2013, 10:03:02 AM

Wow. The Sydney Opera House has been on the top position of my "BAT Wanted" list since the release of SC4 Vanilla. I dropped a few hints here and there over the years, and it looks like someone finally picked up my dream. Nevertheless, spend as much time with your kids as possible, since kids are the greatest gift that life brings to you.

Delecto · January 26, 2013, 10:51:27 AM

Very brave choice, it will give a beautiful BAT undoubtedly.

Good start.

noahclem · January 26, 2013, 11:06:48 AM

A beautiful start to a beautiful building

We're all very lucky you've decided to have a last "hurrah"!

vortext · January 26, 2013, 11:49:08 AM

Looks great!

Are you also gonna BAT the waterside? Well, not the water but the surrounding harbor walls? Looking at pictures I noticed they've the same color and structure as the base of the building, hence why I ask.

mave94 · January 26, 2013, 02:51:50 PM

It's great seeing you batting again. And, wow, the Sydney Opera House, it's a nice building in real life. You've made a fantastic start with this great building. I'm eager to see how this will evolve.

-Matthijs