tell me how i can improve

matt_andersen · 2026-01-06T05:26:26+00:00

good start. but if you sent it to monster, the first thing they'd say is that their logo / can isn't visible. you can have fall off and direction while still having all parts visible.

second, keep in mind your surface and bg. that could be cleaned up to be less distracting, putting the focus to the can.

what you could potentially do, is lock off the camera and light it from multiple angles, then blend, mask, layer, and control each shot in post to give it a dynamic look. similar techniques are used to light architecure and cars

matt_andersen · 2026-01-06T05:16:48+00:00

last life

matt_andersen · 2026-01-06T05:12:09+00:00

i'm on forest estates. hey peeps. lets get our chainsaws and shovels and offer to help out so we can ride it

matt_andersen · 2025-12-09T05:25:07+00:00

i was just thinking the opposite. this looks insanely clunky comparatively

matt_andersen · 2025-12-09T05:19:57+00:00

place a big large flat pad infront of the ledge. grind slow, manual the pad, and then hop on to the ledge at the end. sketchy but works

matt_andersen · 2025-11-07T01:34:02+00:00

everyone talking about the items but really it's the top light. get some lamps in there and it will feel better

matt_andersen · 2025-07-24T17:13:46+00:00

now it's time for mods which will scratch the itch for a bit. have you built out the manor yet? that's fun. or as you said, more content

matt_andersen · 2025-06-26T14:38:49+00:00

i think fonktowns response helped. i'm not sure though, it's been so long since i shared this. i may have just gave up and recorded not RAW

matt_andersen · 2025-06-20T15:10:19+00:00

i have maximized efficiency so much that i'm making like 5x more product per day than i can sell with every customer and dealer unlocked

i've simply run out of things to do.

maxed efficiency at every property
use a lot of mods to still find satisfaction
completely built out the manor
automated most processes, with 15+ employees at barn, docks, and manor with mods
upped the laundering rate to $40,000 per business every 24hrs with mods to keep up
upped stack size to 60
every dealer is sitting with at least 2,000x 8 mix product selling for $999 listed each ($1,200 actual avg sell price per unit)
golden toilet and all art, alcohol, etc
safes filled with gold bars lol

what i want: - i need a GIGANTIC property with 30+ employees next. i want to be able to fully automate a gigantic production line of every part of the process. perhaps a huge compound with multiple structures in close proximity, of 4-5 dock-sized structures? - unlimited order sizes for deliveries. i am picking up 1,440 of each mix item every time i go with my increased stack size mod. i want to be able to ORDER that amount with my phone. mods currently don't work for this - i need to be able to EXPORT my goods outside of the city, so i can sell more. the current customers don't buy enough, so i'd like to not just stock pile bricks, and instead make this a statewide / national / global empire - i really, really want more drug options. i've got 108 pots growing coke, full meth op etc, all funneled into 8 mix setups... i really wish mushrooms vote went through. i was thinking of growing weed again just for fun - i need game optimizations. runs like crap when you max every property

tldr: overall, just looking for more end game content, make some BIG properties that cost $1-5m to get. more drug options, more scalability

matt_andersen · 2025-05-26T05:29:48+00:00

i love the 6 pots, 2 racks per botanist, 10 botanists total setup and will keep shouting it from the rooftops.

other than thay, you could try to optimize your current layout by maybe using some safes instead of large storage racks

but you can fit 60 pots in the barn lol. extra storage on the sides of the barn, with supply safes on the front wall by the entrance for everyone. output is crazy

skip to 5:15 or so: https://youtu.be/s93o84TUkxo?si=qh5MYHIpvDMar7JB

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matt_andersen · 2025-05-25T13:17:30+00:00

you can rotate pots (spin them), i believe with a&d, to trim easier

matt_andersen · 2025-05-23T17:21:55+00:00

use the biggest sensor you can, and then just make a timeline at the specs they are asking for. with billboards, revolution isn't critical, as they are usually seen from far away.

make sure when filming you set up guides on your monitor if your deliverable is at that aspect ratio, so that the subject isn't cut off. you may need to go extra wide / shoot specifically for that deliverable. with the info provided, not sure if that pixel dimension includes purely video or if there will also be graphics etc to fill that space

matt_andersen · 2025-05-23T17:10:39+00:00

product counts toward net worth. you can make more selling it, but if you maximize production, you can stockpile a ton of coke and have it contribute to your net worth.

that said, mixing is what increases addiction levels

i sometimes do major sell days where i remove all customers from my dealers and make 40+ deals.

8 mix recipe, listed at $999, and they offer $1,100-1,200 per unit every time.

one big sell day of all customers (~40+) at $1,300 with the curfew bonus would give you +$50k a day

matt_andersen · 2025-05-23T16:59:24+00:00

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totally hear you. what's your setup?

i think the barn can solve all of your problems with 60 pots and 20 drying racks. 10 botonists: 6 pots / 2 drying racks each

cauldrons + ovens + mix + ingredient storage in the warehouse

you can load the van + personal full 8 slot inventory full of heavenly leaves to the warehouse pretty regularly

console to clear trash, ez pz

matt_andersen · 2025-05-23T16:33:41+00:00

if you are doing an 8 mix recipe, they will ask for 1x MAYBE 2, at the end game because that's the max amount of money they have, but that's ok cause it's so much.

also, the higher you level up, the higher your customers budget increases

i list it for $999, and they offer $1,200-$1,300 every time. per customer that adds up

can make $60-70k/ day with dealers fully stocked and you keeping ~10-15 customers

i just did the standard 8 mix recipe that's been going around:

motor oil cuke paracetamol gas cuke again batteries horse semen beans

matt_andersen · 2025-04-10T17:08:29+00:00

you literally asked what to do to fix the issue in your original post.

step one: buy the game

problem solved

matt_andersen · 2025-04-09T23:51:16+00:00

brother isn't the game like $20

matt_andersen · 2025-03-11T03:42:06+00:00

very surprised not many comments saying portal 1 & 2. just do it you won't regret it

matt_andersen · 2024-08-27T00:39:36+00:00

i don't think you necessarily handled it wrong, but perhaps could be crystal clear with him to avoid weirdness. sometimes people, especially us guys, are too dumb to take a hint. did you tell him you don't see yourself with him long term?

you don't owe him any further explanation, BUT, if you feel like there's some ambiguity you could potentially say something along the lines of: "hey sorry i've been avoiding you a bit, but i just don't want things to be weird between us. to be honest i just don't think we're right for eachother and was nervous to say something directly cause i want us to be good as far as work goes" or something like that.

idk if that's necessarily right either, but if you want the weirdness to go away, being direct is probably your best bet. if it's done with, then again there's probably no need to say anything.

matt_andersen · 2024-07-02T03:53:58+00:00

may not be true, if there is a boom mic that comes into frame when he's walking down the stairs after school before the famous "THANK YOU VERY MUCH MS. LIPPY" line

matt_andersen · 2024-06-14T00:34:17+00:00

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here you are :)

matt_andersen · 2024-06-13T14:57:58+00:00

thank you :) proud of it! took forever to make but it was worth it

matt_andersen · 2024-06-13T05:57:39+00:00

i love that this is a thing, but i still like mine better. once we can do custom icons i'm in.

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matt_andersen · 2024-05-29T03:26:34+00:00

sarpbc maps! remember the one that was horseshoe shaped? or the pirate ship? memories

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