Cedric, I finally just read your excellent tutorial on lot making (two pages back)!
However, I would like to point out two items in your list of needed files that I hope you could correct.
- RCI Building Prop Mod . This file was originally available at the main site (Simcity.com) . MAXIS buildings as props : essential ! . It seems that it is not available anymore , but have found this file again in El NukePlant Prop1 by El Burro - STEX .
The Maxis buildings as prop are still available on the
official site:
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SimCity 4 Building as Props (blgdprop_vol1.dat) -
Rush Hour Building as Props (bldgprop_vol2.dat)In addition to the official site, the buildings as props files are available at a few other sites as well.
However, please do not point users to an upload containing Maxis proprietary files!- European Props . Ralphaelninja - STEX . This file is a complementary one of the RCI Building Prop Mod above ...
RalphaelNinja made several "buildings as props" files before Maxis released their own.
These files have long ago (4 years ago) been retracted from circulation, and should never be used in lotting.
Otherwise, most players will not have them and will not see those props on the lot.
I urge every lotter to carfeully read Barby's tutorials where this is mentioned:
Guide to good lot making practices for sharing with others.If you are making lots for just your own pleasure or for your own CJ this does not apply to you. It is aimed at people who intend to share their creations with others and wish to avoid a number of problems.
Skill level: Intermediate
- 1.First of all check to see if you have any of the following in your plugins folder:
merged.dat
plugin tree or bush.dat
Plugin_B90_residentialbuildings_prop_modd.dat
Plugin_B91_commercialbuildings_prop_modd.dat
Plugin_A80_PlugModd_functional.dat
Plugin_020_PlopLandmarks.dat
Plugin_RCI_Buildings_Prop_Modd.dat
Also any other of the old buildings as props files by ralphaelninja
If you do PLEASE delete them and make sure you have these instead:
bldgprop_vol1-SimCity 4 Building as Props
bldgprop_vol02 - Rush Hour Building as Props
Some advice on props and dependenciesRecently some new lot makers have started to post on the STEX. Some of them, however, seem to have a number of old outdated files in their plugins folder when making them. If you have any of these files in your folder:
merged.dat
plugin tree or bush.dat
Plugin_B90_residentialbuildings_prop_modd.dat
Plugin_B91_commercialbuildings_prop_modd.dat
Plugin_A80_PlugModd_functional.dat
Plugin_020_PlopLandmarks.dat
Plugin_RCI_Buildings_Prop_Modd.dat
Also any other of the old buildings as props files by ralphaelninja
PLEASE delete them and make sure you have these instead:
bldgprop_vol1-SimCity 4 Building as Props
bldgprop_vol02 - Rush Hour Building as Props
