NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Neptune Graffix Designed by Neptune Graffix Vice Rage IV is a total conversion for GTA IV, that will bring Miami Beach and the greater areas of Miami-Dade County in to the Rage engine in stunning detail. VRIV IS NOT A VICE CITY CONVERSION TO IV, But a total remake of Vice City with totally new buildings, roads, police, fire dept and emergency rescue services .VRIV is bieng developed with various advanced procedural software's creating accurate geological locations in-game. Expect more intricate road networks with lots of highways and principle avenues, buildings are modeled with great detail and similarities to real-life structures in Miami,FL . Please Visit www.neptunegraffix.com, site still under construction but pics of renders available of Miami Beach (Vice Beach Island) Vice Beach Render MIAMI BEACH (VICE BEACH) 42% DONE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (VICE DADE) 8% DONE Other Info ___________ VRIV in-game pics will be up soon, all models that are rendered have been placed and already tested in the rage engine! About half of Miami Beach is done and tested, expect beta once open formats is ready! Early WIP Pics Thanks to as they are literally the dev team! ___________ _Charger_ Good-Nts Shadow-link 3Dommer Chipsman Gforce Links ___________ www.gtamaps.net www.gtaforums.com www.openiv.com www.shadow-link.nl www.procedural.com www.pixalactive3d.com www.autodesk.com www.adobe.com www.openstreetmap.org www.neptunegraffix.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) VRIV Picture / Video Archive INTERIOR TEST - Club Mystique INTERIOR TEST - Club Mystique Edited February 24, 2011 by NeptuneG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OG_GhostDog Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 It`s cool and all, but dude.... choose another name. Trust me, there will be A LOT of confusion. There are already 3 VICE city conversions to RAGE engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 It`s cool and all, but dude.... choose another name. Trust me, there will be A LOT of confusion. There are already 3 VICE city conversions to RAGE engine. I thought of this too but all the art for the mod is done i just never posted till now, even the actual art for the menu in-game is done so it will be a pain to remake all that.. But im sure people will notice the difference since only one is made by Neptune Graffix thats why i put neptunegraffix.com on the description.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OG_GhostDog Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 i gotta go, i got an exam in like.... 50 mins, but i have some questions about your software, im just curious... what does it actually do? what`s the difference between making all the things by hand, from scratch, in any 3d modelling tool, and the things your software does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolleroz Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Grow up, ppl. Seriously, working on 3 conversions having the same point is a waste of time, why won't you all unite and work on 1 conversion together? The chance of release will be much bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokol_janow Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I like the idea, but please, rename it ! there are 3 mods like this, and most of peoples think that all of them is one mod. how about mIVmi or something like that, It should be catchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) i gotta go, i got an exam in like.... 50 mins, but i have some questions about your software, im just curious... what does it actually do? what`s the difference between making all the things by hand, from scratch, in any 3d modelling tool, and the things your software does? Procedural tools allows professional users in entertainment, architecture, urban planning, GIS and general 3D content production with a unique conceptual design and modeling solution for the efficient creation of 3D cities and buildings. Mass modeling with almost every piece of geometry being unique by configuring them inside various procedural programs, for example all trees are all unique in style and size.. Just like buildings are all different in shape form and the same rules apply for road-networks which are all different in size or style by just configuring options and by creating code in the procedural programs collada/python scripting interface.. Its mainly 2 programs that can function like this Cityengine/Cityscape its somewhat like building in simcity but with a collada/python scripting interface... BTW: Cityscape is no longer available in public sites to buy nor to start a trial.. If you never got it your pretty much out of gas with pixalactive's cityscape I really have no knowledge on the scripting/programming part my cousin is doing it for me, but once this mod is released i will probably also release some of the tools that was used to make the mod... NOTE: I never created procedural software myself(Not my program), its just scripts and configurations Neptune Graffix has made to work with different 3d gaming engines ;ie Rage Engine hope this helps Edited January 10, 2011 by NeptuneG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Grow up, ppl.Seriously, working on 3 conversions having the same point is a waste of time, why won't you all unite and work on 1 conversion together? The chance of release will be much bigger. As i stated on the topic: VRIV IS NOT A VICE CITY CONVERSION TO IV, But a total remake of Vice City This has nothing to do with rockstar's original GTA Vice City Map. Not one model from GTA:VC will be used in this project.. All models are created from scratch and not converted from a older rockstar game BTW: We are creating this mod cause we actually are established in Miami,FL Edited January 10, 2011 by NeptuneG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braindawg Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 another one? jees... people, stop being so original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolleroz Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Grow up, ppl.Seriously, working on 3 conversions having the same point is a waste of time, why won't you all unite and work on 1 conversion together? The chance of release will be much bigger. As i stated on the topic: VRIV IS NOT A VICE CITY CONVERSION TO IV, But a total remake of Vice City This has nothing to do with rockstar's original GTA Vice City Map. Not one model from GTA:VC will be used in this project.. All models are created from scratch and not converted from a older rockstar game Can't wait then, VC rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgcon Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 lol Yet another reason why a name change would be fruitful, DUMB ppl think its a conversion I think this mod is gonna ROCK, I never understood why ppl Pine'd over VC, it wasn't very big, and the only bit that looked really good was Ocean Drive because it was lit in neon at night (which looked sexy). I always wanted to drive along those really long low bridges in Miami! So good luck with the mod, and don't give up just because you get sick of numpties thinking its a conversion JUST IGNORE THEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey. Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 note for stupidness: he is just doing vice city better, not doing vice city to IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheD199434 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Eh? I don't get it now, but IF it is that what I think, then i would call this project as stupid idea, because, as already told, there are much more of THE same conversation "aim", to convert VC to IV-RAGE engine. In you'r case, i would join the project with best process. It"'s gonna be big waste of time... lol You make a good process, like "80% finished" (pretty much) and the other got 100% finished + released alpha version, and worthless sadness for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Eh? I don't get it now, but IF it is that what I think, then i would call this project as stupid idea, because, as already told, there are much more of THE same conversation "aim", to convert VC to IV-RAGE engine. In you'r case, i would join the project with best process. It"'s gonna be big waste of time... lolYou make a good process, like "80% finished" (pretty much) and the other got 100% finished + released alpha version, and worthless sadness for you I'll repeat it one more time for you, VRIV IS NOT A VICE CITY CONVERSION TO IV, But a total remake of Vice City This has nothing to do with rockstar's original GTA Vice City Map. Not one model from GTA:VC will be used in this project.. All models are created from scratch and not converted from a older rockstar game BTW: We are creating this mod cause we actually are established in Miami,FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheD199434 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'll repeat it one more time for you, VRIV IS NOT A VICE CITY CONVERSION TO IV, But a total remake of Vice City This has nothing to do with rockstar's original GTA Vice City Map. Not one model from GTA:VC will be used in this project.. All models are created from scratch and not converted from a older rockstar game BTW: We are creating this mod cause we actually are established in Miami,FL K, chillax dude These comments and all confusing me I would download it if it successes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold fusion 33 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 i gotta go, i got an exam in like.... 50 mins, but i have some questions about your software, im just curious... what does it actually do? what`s the difference between making all the things by hand, from scratch, in any 3d modelling tool, and the things your software does? Procedural tools allows professional users in entertainment, architecture, urban planning, GIS and general 3D content production with a unique conceptual design and modeling solution for the efficient creation of 3D cities and buildings. Mass modeling with almost every piece of geometry being unique by configuring them inside various procedural programs, for example all trees are all unique in style and size.. Just like buildings are all different in shape form and the same rules apply for road-networks which are all different in size or style by just configuring options and by creating code in the procedural programs collada scripting interface.. Its mainly 2 programs that can function like this Cityengine/Cityscape its somewhat like building in simcity but with a collada scripting interface... BTW: Cityscape is no longer available in public sites to buy nor to start a trial.. If you never got it your pretty much out of gas with pixalactive's cityscape I really have no knowledge on the scripting/programming part my cousin is doing it for me, but once this mod is released i will probably also release some of the tools that was used to make the mod... NOTE: I never created procedural software myself(Not my program), its just scripts and configurations Neptune Graffix has made to work with different 3d gaming engines ;ie Rage Engine hope this helps Do you have any idea of how much power it will take to have everything unique? This sounds cool, but I don't think RAGE will be able to handle it, unless this is done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) i gotta go, i got an exam in like.... 50 mins, but i have some questions about your software, im just curious... what does it actually do? what`s the difference between making all the things by hand, from scratch, in any 3d modelling tool, and the things your software does? Procedural tools allows professional users in entertainment, architecture, urban planning, GIS and general 3D content production with a unique conceptual design and modeling solution for the efficient creation of 3D cities and buildings. Mass modeling with almost every piece of geometry being unique by configuring them inside various procedural programs, for example all trees are all unique in style and size.. Just like buildings are all different in shape form and the same rules apply for road-networks which are all different in size or style by just configuring options and by creating code in the procedural programs collada/python scripting interface.. Its mainly 2 programs that can function like this Cityengine/Cityscape its somewhat like building in simcity but with a collada/python scripting interface... BTW: Cityscape is no longer available in public sites to buy nor to start a trial.. If you never got it your pretty much out of gas with pixalactive's cityscape I really have no knowledge on the scripting/programming part my cousin is doing it for me, but once this mod is released i will probably also release some of the tools that was used to make the mod... NOTE: I never created procedural software myself(Not my program), its just scripts and configurations Neptune Graffix has made to work with different 3d gaming engines ;ie Rage Engine hope this helps Do you have any idea of how much power it will take to have everything unique? This sounds cool, but I don't think RAGE will be able to handle it, unless this is done right. Doing it right is our mission Miami Beach Island(Pic on first post) has been tested successfully with no problems, everything is optimized to work with the Rage Engine.. All were missing is open formats to export stable .wdr/.wbd format Edited January 10, 2011 by NeptuneG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold fusion 33 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Doing it right is our mission wink.gif Good to hear that . What are you using to model the buildings? Maya, Max, XSI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Doing it right is our mission wink.gif Good to hear that . What are you using to model the buildings? Maya, Max, XSI? 3ds Max 2010 & 3ds Max 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold fusion 33 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Sweet, will be interesting to see how this turns out. Any chances of some better screenshots? Your signature looks interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OG_GhostDog Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Rage will handle it. Out PCs might not. But think about all the details R* used in GTA IV, that will NOT be in this mod. Like hot dog stands, debris, rails, etc. Tons of small things that make LC feel more alive. And seeing the 1st screenshot, this mod doesnt seem that huge, making RAGE not being able to handle it. Eh, didnt i tell you about all these confused people about the "Vice" in the title? Thing is, your mod has nothing to do with Vice City. You were probably thinking about Miami Vice or something when you created it. So what you were saying about that software is that is has kind of already done models that you model into the things you want? by modifying it`s attributes? OMG, i checked out the procedural website. What you are saying is that u got a plugin that lets u do all that in RAGE engine? omfg, you could make a map per day with this tool! IT`S FREAKING AWESOME. It`s like building a GTA city in the "Cities XL" game. One more thing to make this perfect: How big are the 3d models? what`s the poly count? is it low enough to make games playable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Rage will handle it. Out PCs might not. But think about all the details R* used in GTA IV, that will NOT be in this mod. Like hot dog stands, debris, rails, etc. Tons of small things that make LC feel more alive. And seeing the 1st screenshot, this mod doesnt seem that huge, making RAGE not being able to handle it. Eh, didnt i tell you about all these confused people about the "Vice" in the title? Thing is, your mod has nothing to do with Vice City. You were probably thinking about Miami Vice or something when you created it. So what you were saying about that software is that is has kind of already done models that you model into the things you want? by modifying it`s attributes? OMG, i checked out the procedural website. What you are saying is that u got a plugin that lets u do all that in RAGE engine? omfg, you could make a map per day with this tool! IT`S FREAKING AWESOME. It`s like building a GTA city in the "Cities XL" game. One more thing to make this perfect: How big are the 3d models? what`s the poly count? is it low enough to make games playable? All of my models that are on my gallery have been tested in the rage engine, Miami beach Island is a bit larger than GTA IV's brooker and dukes area.. Depending on the size and Level Of Detail in the model, they have lots of demos and tuts on there site if you want to check it out.. They also released the new VUE with the City Engine for about $300 not a bad deal just gotta find out if it supports .3ds export.. Other Standard versions are very expensive, so if i were you i would stick to the VUE version.... Yes, its faster but idk about a map per day lol you still have to make models from scratch and create shape grammer scripts to get detailed environments.. Edited January 10, 2011 by NeptuneG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OG_GhostDog Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I had no idea about this kind of software. im downloading the trial as we speak, gonna play a bit with it. One last question though. Can you export your work, so u can use it in other engines or 3d programs, except CryEngine, Unity and the other one? Could i export a building from CityEngine and then open it up in ZModeler, for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 I had no idea about this kind of software. im downloading the trial as we speak, gonna play a bit with it. One last question though. Can you export your work, so u can use it in other engines or 3d programs, except CryEngine, Unity and the other one? Could i export a building from CityEngine and then open it up in ZModeler, for example? Afaik you cant export anywhere till you actually buy the software from procedural.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coin-god Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 So, the whole map will be done with this kind of softwares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 So, the whole map will be done with this kind of softwares? Yes, this is correct with real partial GIS data its just shrunken down to fit in the GTAIV world/watermap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coin-god Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 So, the whole map will be done with this kind of softwares? Yes, this is correct with real partial GIS data its just shrunken down to fit in the GTAIV world/watermap That sounds insteresting, but are these Softwares good enough for this task? I never used this programs because I have the feeling it builds mostly a bunch of cubes. Will you guys get detailed stuff with this? And what about texturing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneG Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) So, the whole map will be done with this kind of softwares? Yes, this is correct with real partial GIS data its just shrunken down to fit in the GTAIV world/watermap That sounds insteresting, but are these Softwares good enough for this task? I never used this programs because I have the feeling it builds mostly a bunch of cubes. Will you guys get detailed stuff with this? And what about texturing? Models like buildings that are detailed must still be done from scratch, it dosent magically generate buildings with out importing buildings and creating scripts... Textures are imported along with the models we create in 3DS, with COLLADA scripting as i said COLLADA programming makes everything possible.. btw, Props are not procedural only base objects are really used procedurally ;ie Terrain, Trees, Roads, Traffic Paths, Road Networks,Exteriors and few more i might be leaving out Edited January 10, 2011 by NeptuneG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkjellman Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looks good. But is this going to be Miami or a remade Vice City like IV's LC is a remake of III's LC to be more like New York? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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