MTS2:Creator Guidelines/Object Recolours - Revision history

HugeLunatic: /* Files */

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HugeLunatic at 13:22, 23 April 2018

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PharaohHound: /* Information */ change wording for catalogue info requirements

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‎Information: change wording for catalogue info requirements

Nysha: /* Files */

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Nysha at 16:08, 10 February 2014

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HystericalParoxysm at 20:45, 29 November 2013

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HystericalParoxysm at 10:53, 27 November 2013

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HystericalParoxysm at 10:52, 27 November 2013

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HystericalParoxysm at 10:52, 27 November 2013

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HystericalParoxysm at 10:51, 27 November 2013

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 | Upload your recolors as package files and give them a descriptive name so downloaders can tell which ones are which (very important for large sets) .
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 * '''Duplication:''' Search MTS and see how many recolors have already been done for the particular type of item you're creating - do not duplicate items. We would, however, accept the same kind of thing if your version had significantly improved features (better textures, more subsets, etc.) than an existing item.

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 {| class="nicetable" style="width:100%"
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-! style="text-align:left" | Name of Object
+! style="text-align:left" | Catalogue details
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-|Please state which object you have recolored.
+|If your upload '''adds swatches to an existing Maxis item''' without creating a new catalogue entry, we need you to:
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 ==Screenshots==

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 |* '''Including Mesh(es):''' If your creation does require a custom mesh, you may wish to include it in your upload so that downloaders can just get what you've uploaded and not have to go anywhere else.
 * Once you've identified what mesh it is, you need to check back with the original creator on their site or forum and see what they say about that - look for a FAQ or policies page to see what they have to say about including their meshes.
-* Do not include meshes that the creator says not to include. If you get special permission to include a mesh that normally cannot be included (or the creator's policies don't say anything) please say in the text of your upload post that you have permission - we can't read your mind!
+* Do not include meshes that the creator says not to include. If you get special permission to include a mesh that normally cannot be included (or the creator's policies don't say anything) please say in the text of your upload post that you have permission - we can't read your mind! If the creator's site is permanently offline, you can assume they don't mind.
 * If you do include the mesh, make sure you include a credit and link in the text of your post - and make sure you state that the mesh is included!
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 * Please give as direct a link as possible - to the page where the mesh is, if you can. If you cannot give a direct link, or if there are a lot of meshes on the page, please give directions in the text of your post, as clear as possible... i.e. "Look on Bathrooms, Page 5, the pink set - you need the tub and rug" Please do not hotlink the mesh - i.e. you want to link to the page it can be downloaded from, not the actual rar or zip file with the mesh in it.
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 ==Other==

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 * '''Show all recolor options:''' You will need pictures of each and every recolor, but you can use a swatch to show the colors. The picture to the right with the names of the colors and using a portion of an ingame picture of the object to show the texture is a great way to do this.
-* '''Bedding:''' Bedding screenshots should be taken from an overhead or mostly-overhead picture (unlike most other items) so the bedding can be clearly seen.
+* '''Bedding:''' Bedding screenshots should be taken from an overhead or mostly-overhead picture (unlike most other items) so the bedding can be clearly seen. Screenshots should also show the bedding on both single and double beds.
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 *'''Bedding:''' All bedding must work for single and double beds. If using a picture on a bed ensure it has a cloth-like texture. See the helpful links section for bedding tutorials/resources.
-*'''Painting Recolors:''' Painting recolors should be in game style and the images used should be your own work or clearly attributed. Make sure the mesh is appropriate to the image you use: photos in photo frames, posters on poster meshes, art in painting frames/canvases.
+*'''Painting Recolors:''' Painting recolors should be in game style and the images used should be your own work or clearly attributed. Make sure the mesh is appropriate to the image you use: photos in photo frames, posters on poster meshes, art in painting frames/canvases.  Do pay attention to what original artists say about reusing their art/photos etc - if they say you can't use their work then please respect that artist's wishes.
 Do pay attention to what original artists say about reusing their art/photos etc - if they say you can't use their work then please respect that artist's wishes.
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 [[Image:ICad-object-colors.jpg|right|400px]]Take some nice pictures of your recolors. Your pictures should be taken in-game and should show the quality requirements are met.
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 * '''Bedding:''' Bedding screenshots should be taken from an overhead or mostly-overhead picture (unlike most other items) so the bedding can be clearly seen.
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 ==Files==
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 *'''Painting Recolors:''' Painting recolors should be in game style and the images used should be your own work or clearly attributed. Make sure the mesh is appropriate to the image you use: photos in photo frames, posters on poster meshes, art in painting frames/canvases.
 Do pay attention to what original artists say about reusing their art/photos etc - if they say you can't use their work then please respect that artist's wishes.
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 * If you do include the mesh, make sure you include a credit and link in the text of your post and state that the mesh is included.
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 ==Screenshots==