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The "GRAND TRIANON" Collection
09 sept 2008 - Updated the "Complete Collection" archive with the new cabinets published back in January.
20 mar 2008 - UPDATE: Fridge.
The Fridge now has the FreeTime options "Serve Platter..." and "Prepare for Contest". The updated fridge is included in the archive "GrandTrianon_Kitchen_Appliances.rar", attached to Post #8.
(Click image to enlarge)
07 Jan 2008 - Updated: Cabinets
Fixed a cyclic reset occurring every 18 sim-hours.
06 Jan 2008 - Updated: Fridge.
Got rid of the annoying tooltip that appeared when clicking on the fridge).
23 DEC 2007 - HUGE UPDATE!
The long-awaited KITCHEN set is finally ready! Get it from Post #8!
And the is also a bunch of new WINDOWS in the Architecture set: see Post #6.
--------------------------------------------------------- LIST OF THE AVAILABLE DOWNLOADS:
Attached to this post, you will find the following files:
"GrandTrianon_CompleteCollection.rar" (UPD 23dec07): this is a big rar archive containing all the Grand Trianon objects, floors and wallpapers, organized in subfolders. The rar contains also the Floor Mirror (see below) and the TWO versions of the "Poster Desk & Hutch" (see Post #3 for details).
"GrandTrianon_FloorMirror_(MUST-HAVE).rar" (UPD 23dec07): this archive contains the "Floor Mirror", that is the Repository of all the textures of the entire set. You MUST HAVE this file, otherwise the entire set will flash blue!
(Note: the Floor Mirror is already included in the big "Complete" RAR; but in case you don't want to download the entire set, the Floor Mirror can be downloaded separately).
"CollectionPackages_(DO-NOT-PUT-IN-DOWNLOADS).rar" (UPD 23dec07): the archive contains the "Collections", that must be installed in (Documents)\EA Games\The Sims 2\Collections, in order to have all the GT objects organized in collections inside the Buy Mode catalog. Even if you don't download the entire set, you can always install all the "collections": the catalog will show only the installed objects.
If you want to download specific files or parts of the set, instead of the entire set in one big RAR, then you can find the various files in the following posts:
Mirror Bedroom (contains also another copy of the Floor Mirror).
Mirrors have been in use since the middle ages but were made of polished metal. It wasn't until the 13th century that they were truly mirrors as we know them, glass with a metallic background. Mirrors have always been a signature of wealth and prestige since...
The original poster style Bed was introduced in the13th century and has been a symbol of wealth and prestige as well.
When we think of mirrors, our first thought is of the famous "Galerie des Glaces" (the Hall of Mirrors) which is located in the "Versailles Palace”.
The palace is not only the home of the "Grand Trianon" and the Hall of Mirrors but also a home to King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. It is here you can find one of the most exquisite "Poster Style" beds in the world.
With such inspiration, the “Dream Team” has created for you to enjoy, the "The Grand Trianon Collection" for the Sim's 2 game.
Our special and hearty 'Thank You!' to: Exnem, for the insight on cloning windows and doors; LWoods, for creation of the GT wallpapers and carpets; MaryLou for the great effort she put in the Kitchen set; Boblishman for the 'disgustingly dirty' texture of the kitchen counters.
Disclaimer
All objects contained in this collection are property of the "Dream Team". These objects should *never* be sold for money, nor put in “free rotation” of any pay site. Anyone can freely recolor them and use them in their lots though credits are needed, at least to the "Dream Team". This is in consideration that the lots can be downloaded free of charge. If a recolor is posted on external sites, a link should be provided to this thread (URL)
The tools used to make these objects are in "beta" stage so these objects are considered to beta as well. We have performed extensive testing and present objects we believe are safe for your game as well as resource friendly.
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Multi-Part Download
This is a multi-part download:
You can either download the entire set, all packed in one big RAR, from this post; or you can download only your favourite sub-sets, available from the following posts:
Mirror Bedroom (contains also another copy of the Floor Mirror).
IMPORTANT: if you don't get the entire collection, then you MUST download and install the file "GrandTrianon_FloorMirror_(MUST-HAVE).rar", or you will get flashing blue objects!
Hidden Treasures in the Grand Trianon collection
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We've put a great effort in making the Grand Trianon collection a high-quality creation, both for how the objects look, and for how they work. You can judge the exterior look by yourself, but let me explain some advanced technical solutions that are embedded into the Grand Trianon objects.
1 - New Meshes
In the Grand Trianon collection you won't find anything but truly brand new meshes, created exclusively for the collection. Please, spend a couple of minutes to take a close-up look at the Poster Double bed (in the Mirror Bedroom set): it was the first object ever made for this collection, and its style - and even parts of its mesh - were used for all the other objects. We are sure you'll greatly appreciate the fine capitals and feet and the giant mirror placed on the bed head.
The very same high-level meshing tecnique can be found in all the Grand Trianon objects: just look with your own eyes!
2 - Colors and Recolors
See separate thread in the Tutorial forum.
3 - New Animations?
Err... not actually...! The current knowledge still doesn't allow to edit or create animations.
But take a look at the two bunk beds (in the "Loft Bed" set): now the Sims can actually climb the ladder leading to the upper bed and perform all the needed animations to enter and exit the bed!
Another interesting object is the "High Dresser" (in the "Mirror Bedroom" set): see how the Sim opens the sliding shelves, turns around them and then changes clothes.
And some objects, too, have unusual animations: see, for instance, the unusual way the Roto-Dresser or the Left-Side dresser (in the "Loft Bed" set) open up.
The beautiful minds of the Dream Team have found new and original ways to use the existing animations, and make them look as they were new ones!
4 - New Object Functions
This is true :D. For instance, the "Shelf Mirror" and the "Mirror Dresser" (in the "Mirror Bedroom" set), can host *two* objects on their surfaces; and many object have working lights that actually lit up when the Sims use them: for instance, the "Poster Mirror Light" and the mentioned "High Dresser" (in the "Mirror Bedroom" set), or the "Bathroom Mirror Light and the "Shower Stall" (in the "Mirror Bathroom" set).
See how the Sims, now, enjoy to admire themselves in front of the many mirrors, and how they wash the windows in the spare time (and if they don't do it spontaneously, you can always order them to do it, using the new pie menu options! :3dcool: )
The Sims can now be directed to throw up in the toilet, and if you have a very sloppy Sim with a full bladder, and there are no toilets around, he will pee in the bidet! (Eeeww! )
In some cases, we didn't add new functions, but managed to merge the standard functions of different object into one: for instance, you can use the "Mirror Dresser" to change clothes and practice romance ; and the "Poster Desk and Hutch" is a working desk and a working bookcase at the same time!
5 - The "Collection" packages
You might have noticed that each set (Mirror Bedroom, Mirror Bathroom, Loft Bed and Architecture) contains a "Collection" package. These packages must be installed in the following folder: [MyDocuments]\EA Games\The Sims 2\Collections. Once installed, you'll find in the game 4 new Collection icons, that will let you access all the Grand Trianon pieces of furniture that you've chosen to install (you won't find in the collection the items that you have not installed).
6 - Low Poly Count
We have done our best to keep the poly count as low as possible; our talented mesh creators have spent many hours trying to reduce the number of polygons to the minimum. In most cases, we managed to use fewer polygons than the original object. We've done everything: cut the knobs in half, delete all the hidden faces one by one, get rid of every single vertex that wasn't really needed. In rare cases, though, we've decided that some particular objects really needed a more detailed mesh. But don't worry: no "monster objects" here!
Even low-specs computers can safely manage all the objects in the Grand Trianon collection.
20 December 2007 - Updated the Floor mirror, to "extend" its functions to the new Kitchen set.
20 November - Updated again the Mirror Dresser (fixed an animation glitch that affected the children after having changed dress).
16 November - Updated the Mirror Dresser (now it doesn't use global BHAVs any more; fixed animations for the "Practice Romance" interaction) - Updated the Complete Collection rar, too.
09 October - Updated the Complete Collection rar: Added updated version of "Narrow Window" (Fixed cut-out).
11 August - Updated the Complete Collection rar: Added updated version of "Lower Loft" bed (increased ratings).
25 JULY - Updated the Complete Collection rar: added the updated version of the "TempleFountain" (fixed recolor issue).
25 JULY - The "Complete Collection" now contains also the "White" and "Optical" recolours.
20 JULY - Adjusted "room, comfort and, energy" rating's for both "Poster Mirror Double Beds" and, updated Complete Collection rar accordingly.
19 JULY - Fixed mipmaps in the "Horizontal painting" and updated Complete Collection rar accordingly.
18 JULY - Added "New File" Closed Version of the Bedroom Drapes, Updated
16 JULY - Updated the Complete Collection rar: added the updated version of the "Right Desk Module and Left Desk Module" - Homework and Bills now retrievable.
15 JULY - The "Poster Desk & Hutch" now comes in two versions: EP-ONLY (to be used with the University EP: contains the "Research" animation) and NO-EP (to be used without the University EP). Choose the one that best fits your game: only one version is allowed in the game.
15 JULY - Updated the Vanity Table (fixed the clickable area)
14 JULY - Updated the Complete Collection rar: added the updated version of the "Shower Stall" - See post #6 for details
14 JULY - Updated and improved the Floor Mirror: it doesn't "float" above ground any more, has correct indoor shadows and the metal particles now use the metal textures (the colour of the metal will change accordingly to the chosen wood colour)
14 JULY - Updated the Complete Collection rar: added the updated version of the "Poster Loft Bed" (upper) and "Arched Bunk Bed" (upper and lower) - See post #4 for details
13 JULY - Updated the Complete Collection rar: Added the individual collection files to each set's rar file in the Complete Collection rar. Also added the updated version of the "Poster Loft Bed" which will now work with all modules.
12 JULY - Updated the High Dresser: fixed the "pink door" problem.
11 JULY - Updated the Bedroom Drapes: now they can be placed on diagonal walls, too.
11 August: Added updated version of "Lower Loft" bed (increased energy and comfort ratings to match upper bed).
16 JULY: Updated the "Left and Right Desk Modules": Homework and Bills can be retrieved from the desk's surfaces.
15 JULY: Updated the "Poster Loft Bed - Lower Bed" (now it has the same stats for Energy then the other 3 beds)
14 JULY: Updated the "Poster Loft Bed" (upper) and the "Arched Bunk Bed" (upper and lower): fixed the problem of the texture flashing blue when the "Tuck In" interaction was performed. Adjusted the bed prices (lowered to 420-470 §)
13 JULY: Updated "Poster Loft Upper Bed": ("Foot Prints" modified) The Sims will now be able to enter the lower bed with any module combination in place.
12 JULY: Updated the Left Cabinet Module (the texture is now correct)
Now both objects are compatible with the PETS expansion, while keeping the compatibility with all the previous games (including base game).
Please NOTE that, for unknown reasons, you can train cats to use both the Suspended Toiled and the Bidet, and the interactions work perfectly. But then, when the cats need to pee, they will never use spontaneously these toilets. 14 JULY 05 - Updated the Shower Stall (now it works even without the EP)
23 DEC 2007 - Updated the Recolour Packages to make them work with the new Kitchen set.
01 OCT 2007 - Updated the "GT Wall Papers And Floors.rar": 5 wallpapers have been renamed to avoid the "&" character (that caused problems with the Clean Installer)
20 mar 2008 - UPDATE: Fridge.
The Fridge now has the FreeTime options "Serve Platter..." and "Prepare for Contest". The updated fridge is included in the archive "GrandTrianon_Kitchen_Appliances.rar", attached below.
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07 JAN 2008 - UPDATED: Cabines.
Fixed a bug that caused the cabinets (including the corners) to reset every 18 hours. The updated cabinets are in the archive "GrandTrianon_Kitchen_Counters-Cabinets.rar": please redownload it.
06 JAN 2008 - UPDATED: GT Fridge
Got rid of the annoying tooltip that showed up when clicking on the fridge (thanks to Macey246 for reporting and to MaryLou for fixing it).
Redownload the archive "GrandTrianon_Kitchen_Appliances.rar" that contains the updated fridge.
Originally Posted by The Dream Team, on 10 July 2005
Kitchen: Coming soon... hopefully
Have you trusted in the Dream Team and feared not? Have you faithfully waited for two years and a half, filled with an unbreakable certainty that the Kitchen set would have come to life, sooner or later? Then, this brand new set is dedicated to you!!! :D
CREDITS and ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
First off, we all (creators and users of the Grand Trianon set) should express our gratitude to MaryLou: with relentless effort and determination, she has greatly helped in building meshes, fixing problems, adjusting uv-maps, creating screenshots and forcing (what remains of) the Dream Team to finally finish this huge project.
A special 'thank you' goes also to JWoods, founder of the Dream Team and creator of the original "beveled glass" cabinet (that we used as a base fo all the other objects), and for the decorative objects. Thanks also to Boblishman for the "disgustingly dirty" texture used for the kitchen counters and stove.
THE KITCHEN SET
The set is composed by several pieces, split in different rar archives.
Counters and Cabinets: the archive GrandTrianon_Kitchen_Counters-Cabinets.rar contains three different counters ('wooden', 'glass' and 'beveled glass'); each one comes in the usual 'doors' and 'drawer' version; in addition, for each style, there is a matching Cabinet; the rar also contains two Corner Cabinets (wooden and glass).
Appliances: the archive GrandTrianon_Kitchen_Appliances.rar contains the Grand Trianon Frigidaire, the Stove and the Cooker Hood.
Dining Set: the archive GrandTrianon_Kitchen_DiningSet.rar contains a 1x2 table and the dining chair to go with it.
Multi-shelf: this shelf is packed in an archive of its own (GrandTrianon_Kitchen_MultiShelf.rar); it's a transformable multi-mesh shelf that works exactly like the "Illumutation" shelf (the Grand Trianon one has no lights).
Decorative objects: the archive GrandTrianon_Kitchen_Decorative.rar contains a small wall mirror and two paintings, suitable for a kitchen; in particular, the Square Painting is designed to be positioned (if you like) between the counter and the hanging cabinet, using the "moveobjects" cheat.
COLOURS and RECOLOURS
The Grand Trianon set was already very complex, under this point of view, and the Kitchen set, with its "untouchable" counter tops, has added to the pot
This situation forced us to make some adjustments:
The counter tops are not autonomously recolourable: each finish colour is associated to only one top colour; therefore, when you buy a counter from the catalog, you can only choose the colour of the main body, and a decoration for the glass; you can't freely choose the colour of the counter top.
The Floor Mirror has been updated, to act as repository for the kitchen, too; therefore, you must redownload the Floor Mirror.
All the Recolour Packs created by the Dream Team have been updated, too, to work with the kitchen counters; if you already downloaded the old version of our Recolour Packs, redownload them.
All the Recolour Packs created by other users will NOT work for the kitchen counters (they will work with the other kitchen objects, as well as with all the other Grand Trianon sets). All the third-party recolour packages must be updated, in order to be used on the new kitchen counters: specific instructions for the creators are published in the specific 'Colours & Recolours' thread.
IN-GAME USAGE
Nothing special to mention, under this point of view. The Cabinets and the Multi-Shelf can be found in catalog under Surfaces -> Misc.
As for the operating instructions for the Multi-shelf, read about them at the "Illumutation" shelf thread (remembering that the Grand Trianon multi-shelf has no lights). The Cooker Hood comes with a built-in light that works like any other light in game (you can set it to Manual ON, Manual Off, or Auto). Please note that the built-in light only illuminates the objects and the sims, NOT the walls and floors (technically speaking, it's only a practical light, without a diffusion light); this was purposely done, to not interfere with the overall lighting generated by the lamps placed in the room.
For your convenience, we have created a new Collection file for the kitchen set: you can find it in the archive "CollectionPackages_(DO-NOT-PUT-IN-DOWNLOADS).rar", located on the first post.
GAME COMPATIBILITY
All the elements of the Grand Trianon Kitchen Set work in any game configuration, including the base game only and all the EP's up to FreeTime. If you have OFB, then the stove will have the "Make..." options; if you have SSN, then the Fridge can be used to store leftovers; if you have FT, the fridge will let you to "Serve Platter" and "Prepare for Contest".
To prevent flashing blue objects you need to install the FLOOR MIRROR
----------------------------------------------------------- The "Dream Team" members:
Atavera, JWoods, Numenor, Peter_halland, Raquelcesar
Last edited by The "Dream Team" : 20th Mar 2008 at 10:26 PM.
Reason: Updated Fridge to FreeTime
Join Date: Jan 2005
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I Took the oppertunity to reserve this post for good reason... I would like to Thank my fellow members of the "Dream Team": Peter Halland, Numenor, Raquel Ceaser, and, Atavera. This set started with a few pieces, particularly the "Poster Mirror" bed.
I asked all the folks above after several hundred hours of trying to get the mirror's reflection to work. Each of the members spent an incredible amount of time on this and eventually we formed the "Dream Team" and decided to make a collection of it.
The skills of my partner's are incredible as was thier dedication to the project which lasted almost 4 months, every day and night for many hours. We not only built a wonderful set but also great friendships...
That being said, I also would like to thank Delphy and his team for thier genrosity in allowing us to host the collection here and for being there when we needed them...
Also Thank's to all the developers who created the tools we needed to accomplish the collection: Quaxi, Delphy, Miche, Numenor, RGiles and WesH.
Last edited by JWoods : 11th Jul 2005 at 09:29 AM.
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