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Title: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: packersfan on June 04, 2010, 12:10:41 PM
Packersfan returns with a new mayor diary about the District of Wenzel with the capital city of Martin.

It has been nearly a year since I have really played SimCity, and a lot has happened in that year.  In January, my computer's hard drive died and with it all my plugins and my Sessquenna region.  In May, I graduated from college.  In June, I reinstalled SimCity and Rush Hour and have begun the arduous task of repopulating my plugins.

This new region uses the Meadowshire terrain mod from cycledogg/c.p..  The mod comes with an incredible tree controller and the trees are beautiful, unfortunately they don't plant everywhere because the terrain is designed to have lots of rolling green meadows, a hard thing for me to take at first but hopefully it will grow on me.

The water in-game looks nice but in the region view looks terribly fake.  Unfortunately, I cannot find the old river water mod I used in Sessquenna, so this will have to do for now, but of course I will be experimenting with stuff as always.  The mod is called Ocean River Water Mod by MayorBean

From Jeronij I am using the incredible Street Side Mod which plants trees along residential streets and places various other props on the sidewalks to liven things up.  For this city I will use his specially designed stone sidewalks as opposed to the Maxis originals.

So here is the region.  Like I said I am not too in love with the look yet, especially of the water...


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Okay, I did not really like the Meadowshire terrain/tree controllers.  The trees were incredible and the textures are crazy awesome but just didn't suit me.

I re-rendered the region using just the plain MAXIS terrain, cycledogg's No. 7 Tree Controller, and Pegasus's Brigantine Water Mod.  I think it looks a lot better.


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District of Wenzel Table of Contents
Martin County

01 - 06.04.10 - Introduction / Undeveloped Territory (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg329232#msg329232)
02 - 06.09.10 - Founding of Martin Town (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg329901#msg329901)
03 - 06.11.10 - Martin Town Expands (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg330292#msg330292)
04 - 06.16.10 - Brittany River Farms (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg331119#msg331119)
05 - 10.25.10 - Early Downtown St. Paul (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg350280#msg350280)

06 - 10.25.10 - Eastern Edges of Sioux and Union Townships (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg350302#msg350302)
07 - 10.31.10 - Eastern Edges of Jersey and Sullivan Townships (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg351008#msg351008)
08 - 11.07.10 - Southern Edge of Charlotte Township (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg351939#msg351939)
09 - 11.14.10 - Portland Township Travelling on D67, D42, and D31 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg352762#msg352762)
10 - 11.21.10 - Driving Down D31 to Hohler (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg353636#msg353636)

11 - 11.28.10 - Travelling South D31 - Hawthorne and Apostles Twp (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg354399#msg354399)
12 - 12.05.10 - South D31 through Apostles Township and St. Paul (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg355522#msg355522)
13 - 12.12.10 - Expansion North of Brittany River and Bitter Creek (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg356325#msg356325)
14 - 12.19.10 - Westward Expansion South of Brittany River (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg357424#msg357424)
15 - 04.16.11 (12.26.10) - Luther Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg375041#msg375041)

16 - 04.17.11 (01.02.11) - Highland Neighborhood and Brittany River Industry (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg375148#msg375148)
17 - 04.21.11 (01.09.11) - Near East Side - Cramer Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg375773#msg375773)
18 - 05.05.11 (01.16.11) - Near East Side - Ivanhoe Terraces (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg377532#msg377532)
19 - 05.08.11 (01.23.11) - Near East Side - Lincoln Terraces and River Bluffs (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg377864#msg377864)
20 - 05.10.11 (01.30.11) - Lincoln Terraces and River Bluffs Continued (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg378155#msg378155)

21 - 05.12.11 (02.06.11) - North Sedgwick Avenue (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg378413#msg378413)
22 - 05.18.11 (02.13.11) - Holmes Neighborhood - Olivet Cemetery (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg379363#msg379363)
23 - 05.21.11 (02.20.11) - Redeveloped Peninsular Downtown (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg379870#msg379870)
24 - 05.23.11 (02.27.11) - Martin Municipal Airport (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg380142#msg380142)
25 - 05.25.11 (03.06.11) - City of Jefferson - Growth (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg380447#msg380447)

26 - 06.02.11 (03.13.11) - Near South Side: Wisconsin and Oklahoma (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg381850#msg381850)
27 - 07.20.11 - Downtown Martin - West Town (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg387694#msg387694)
28 - 08.04.11 - Downtown Martin - Grand Avenue (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg390025#msg390025)
29 - 08.12.11 - Highland and Southall Neighborhoods (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg391152#msg391152)
30 - 08.19.11 - Parquart, Southall, and Highland Neighborhoods (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg392214#msg392214)

31 - 08.26.11 - Staples Center (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg393091#msg393091)
32 - 09.03.11 - Garfield Park and Portland Creek Vicinity (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg394238#msg394238)
33 - 09.11.11 - Marshall Peninsula Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg395417#msg395417)
34 - 09.17.11 - South Martin - McHenry Park and Lafayette School (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg396343#msg396343)
35 - 09.25.11 - South Martin - Martin Hohler R.R. and Haydn Avenue (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg397408#msg397408)

36 - 03.06.12 (10.11.11) - Introducing the National Highway System (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg416544#msg416544)
37 - 03.07.12 (10.11.11) - Rutland - North Harrison Road (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg416679#msg416679)
38 - 03.10.12 (10.18.11) - Rutland - North 8th Street and Rutland High (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg417039#msg417039)
39 - 03.12.12 (10.26.11) - Rutland - West Orchard and North Clement (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg417200#msg417200)
40 - 03.14.12 (11.03.11) - Henne Park Medical Center (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg417502#msg417502)

41 - 03.19.12 (11.09.11) - Henne Park: Trinity Boulevard (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg418056#msg418056)
42 - 03.23.12 (11.17.11) - Henne Park: North 32nd Street (Purple Line 6) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg418435#msg418435)
43 - 03.27.12 (11.26.11) - Wellington Park Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg418815#msg418815)
44 - 03.29.12 (12.03.11) - Wellington and Windemere Parks (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg419001#msg419001)
45 - 04.01.12 (12.10.11) - Kelvyn Park Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg419244#msg419244)

46 - 04.03.12 (12.17.11) - South 40th Street: Brittany River to Lucas Road (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg419483#msg419483)
47 - 04.06.12 (12.24.11) - South 40th Street: Uttica Creek to Atkinson Avenue (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg419892#msg419892)
48 - 04.09.12 (01.07.12) - University of Wenzel - Martin Campus (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg420142#msg420142)
49 - 04.13.12 (01.14.12) - University Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg420555#msg420555)
50 - 04.17.12 (02.13.12) - The Big 5-0: Then and Now (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg420940#msg420940)

51 - 04.21.12 (02.20.12) - South Martin - New Development and High School (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg421302#msg421302)
52 - 04.24.12 (02.26.12) - South Martin: St. Mary's College and Knox Park (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg421503#msg421503)
53 - 04.28.12 (03.05.12) - South Martin: Owosso Cove Industrial Area (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg421912#msg421912)
54 - 05.02.12 (03.08.12) - BAYVIEW: First Look (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg422299#msg422299)
55 - 05.09.12 (03.12.12) - Brittany River Hwy: 48th Street to Anchor Road (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg423008#msg423008)

56 - 05.14.12 (03.19.12) - Brittany River South Bank: 76th Street to 44th Street (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg423382#msg423382)
57 - 05.22.12 (03.26.12) - East I-80: Jade Interchange to Jade Creek (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg424049#msg424049)
58 - 05.25.12 (04.02.12) - East I-80: Jade Creek to 80th Street (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg424289#msg424289)
59 - 05.29.12 (04.09.12) - East I-80: 80th Street to 48th Street (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg424630#msg424630)
60 - 06.04.12 (04.16.12) - East I-80: 48th Street to West Town (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg425043#msg425043)

61 - 06.18.12 (04.23.12) - Capital Stadium: Home of the Martin Warriors (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg426339#msg426339)
62 - 08.20.12 (05.07.12) - Bakers Neighborhood: Uttica Creek Parkway (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg431251#msg431251)
63 - 08.28.12 (05.14.12) - Uttica Creek Neighborhood: Oklahoma Avenue (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg431966#msg431966)
64 - 09.03.12 (05.21.12) - Cedarwood and Penelope River Industries (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg432418#msg432418)
65 - 09.05.12 (05.28.12) - AXELROD: Small Farm Community to Crossroads (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg432587#msg432587)

66 - 09.11.12 (06.04.12) - Fort Orangeport Drive: Sheridan Park Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg433170#msg433170)
67 - 09.13.12 (08.27.12) - ST PAUL: Updated Downtown and Riverfront (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg433364#msg433364)
68 - 09.17.12 (09.03.12) - ST PAUL: Northside Schools and Parks (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg433714#msg433714)
69 - 09.19.12 (09.10.12) - BAYVIEW: Industry and Suburbia (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg433919#msg433919)
70 - 09.21.12 (09.17.12) - PENELOPE POINT: Point University (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg434115#msg434115)

71 - 09.26.12 - PENELOPE POINT: Riverside Suburb (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg434672#msg434672)
72 - 10.15.12 - Cedarwood Creek Parkway (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg436208#msg436208)
73 - 10.22.12 - Cedarwood Industries (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg436745#msg436745)
74 - 10.29.12 - Northeast: Carnegie, Honey Creek, Chester Lake (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg437394#msg437394)
75 - 11.05.12 - Northeastern Martin University: Athletic Facilities (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg438242#msg438242)

76 - 11.12.12 - Northeastern Martin University: Academic Facilities (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg438994#msg438994)
77 - 11.19.12 - SOUTH MARTIN: Commonwealth Field (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg439958#msg439958)
78 - 11.26.12 - HOHLER: Mayers Estates (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg440734#msg440734)
79 - 12.03.12 - Fort Orangeport Drive: Albany Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg441556#msg441556)
80 - 12.10.12 - South Mayers Road: Fort Orangeport Dr to Axelrod Ave (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg442256#msg442256)

81 - 12.17.12 - TRINITY: Northside Ring Suburb (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg442773#msg442773)
82 - 12.24.12 - TRINITY: Trinity Grand Mall (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg443271#msg443271)
83 - 12.31.12 - JEFFERSON: Newberg's Creek and Fremont Pocket (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg443848#msg443848)
84 - 01.07.13 - JEFFERSON: A New Year's Overview (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg444604#msg444604)
85 - 01.14.13 - Martin County Park System: Northside Part 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg445499#msg445499)

86 - 01.21.13 - HAWTHORNE: Eisenhower Park Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg446452#msg446452)
87 - 01.28.13 - HAWTHORNE: Wrenn and Dakota Neighborhoods (Neighborhood of W's) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg447672#msg447672)
88 - 02.25.13 - Duncan Hill Interchange (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg451446#msg451446)
89 - 03.04.13 - Walla Walla Interchange (I-380 Exit 2 A-B) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg453176#msg453176)
90 - 03.12.13 - HOHLER: West Side (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg454515#msg454515)

91 - 03.18.13 - Beautiful Farms and Countryside (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg455295#msg455295)
92 - 03.26.13 - HOHLER: Page Park Subdivision (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg455955#msg455955)
93 - 04.02.13 - HOHLER: Page Park Subdivision Seasonal Colors (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg456625#msg456625)
94 - 04.09.13 - New Airport Sneak Peek (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg457280#msg457280)
95 - 04.16.13 - HAWTHORNE: Penelope River Seasonal Colors (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg457669#msg457669)

96 - 09.30.14 - ST PAUL: Beachview - Updating the Flora (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg486332#msg486332)
97 - 10.07.14 - Penelope River South Bank (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg486552#msg486552)
98 - 10.14.14 - ST PAUL: Beachview - Beachview Park, Marina, and Hospital (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg486796#msg486796)
99 - 10.21.14 - MARTIN: Brittany River North Bank Development (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg486959#msg486959)
100 - 10.28.14 - District of Wenzel (Martin County) History and Census (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg487213#msg487213)

101 - 11.04.14 - MARTIN: Burnham Park and Portland Creek Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg487451#msg487451)
102 - 11.11.14 - MARTIN: Brittany Town Expanding Along Brittany River South Bank (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg487775#msg487775)
103 - 11.18.14 - MARTIN: Kenilworth Neighborhood - Updating the Flora (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg488149#msg488149)
104 - 11.25.14 - MARTIN: Halleck Square Neighborhood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg488496#msg488496)
105 - 12.02.14 - MARTIN: North of Downtown (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg488748#msg488748)

106 - 12.09.14 - ST. PAUL: Building Interdistrict 255 / National Highway 41 in St. Paul (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg488950#msg488950)
107 - 12.16.14 - ST. PAUL: North of Downtown St. Paul, Centralia (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg489248#msg489248)
108 - 01.13.15 - ST. PAUL: Maidens Interchange - North I-55 / West I-80 Approach (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg490344#msg490344)
109 - 01.20.15 - ST. PAUL: Maidens Interchange - South I-55 / East I-80 Approach (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg490621#msg490621)
110 - 02.04.15 - NORTH ST. PAUL: City of North St. Paul, St. Mark High School, and Green Park (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg491157#msg491157)

Ouisconsin County

111 - 02.10.15 - Exploring the Ouisconsin River (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg491429#msg491429)
112 - 02.17.15 - National Land Survey System and Scale in SC4 vs. Real Life (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg491627#msg491627)
113 - 02.24.15 - How to Make a Map, Part 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg491809#msg491809)
114 - 03.03.15 - CASS TOWN: Founding of Cass Town (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg492024#msg492024)
115 - 03.10.15 - How to Make a Map, Part 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg492230#msg492230)

116 - 03.17.15 - MORGAN TOWN: Rival to the South (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg492542#msg492542)

Tutorials

02.17.15 - National Land Survey System and Scale in SC4 vs. Real Life (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg491627#msg491627)
02.24.15 - How to Make a Map, Part 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg491809#msg491809)
03.10.15 - How to Make a Map, Part 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11024.msg492230#msg492230)

District of Wenzel - Martin County Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)

District of Wenzel - Ouisconsin County Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/ouisconsin/)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: ecoba on June 04, 2010, 03:24:19 PM
Cool start here, my friend. I have to agree that the water mod might not be the best. I would suggest Peg's Brigatine or Rivit's Coastal Mod. :)

Ethan
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: Cidwm on June 04, 2010, 06:06:55 PM
I would recommend MAS71's water mod on the Lex.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: packersfan on June 05, 2010, 11:58:39 AM
Thanks for the recommendation.  I'm not sold on that one either, guess I'll keep trying :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: packersfan on June 08, 2010, 10:51:25 PM
Update 02 - Founding of Martin Town
Settlers sailed into the protected waters of Willms Bay and founded Martin Town on one of the peninsulas.

Forgive the rough look of the growing town.  I haven't downloaded all the plugins I used to have so there are cases where I used to have something to fill a tile but now don't have it and it is a little frustrating, but I'm trying to do my best.


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I'm not too creative or good at really building a city from old times to present development, but I try to give it a little shot.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: wallasey on June 10, 2010, 04:26:03 AM
Your region looks spectacular! I am looking forward to see how it all develops.

Best of luck!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: marsh on June 11, 2010, 12:55:27 AM
Cool development here. Good luck with it.

,marsh  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: rooker1 on June 11, 2010, 04:26:56 AM
Very nice start.
&apls

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Update 03 - 6/11/10 - Martin Town Expands
Post by: packersfan on June 11, 2010, 10:58:45 AM
Update 03 - Martin Town Expands
Martin Town has rapidly expanded along the narrow peninsula it was founded on.  Engineers constructed a bridge to "Clement Peninsula" and a thriving neighborhood known as "Clement Neighborhood" sprang up.  Wisconsin Ave became the connecting city between the original peninsula, "Clement Peninsula" to the north, and Walker's Fields south of the Brittany River.  Bridges over the Brittany River must be high enough for ferry and ship traffic and thus pose potential engineering concerns as the road leading up to the bridges must ascend several yards/meters.


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Martin Town introduces paved and concrete roads and sidewalks.
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Wisconsin Ave Bridge over the Brittany River.  No intricate engineering was used on this basic bridge.

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This is a composite of a picture from the edge of Martin Town in SC4 and the next city square over.  Note that some spots do not line up for some reason, like the river.  I'm not sure, but maybe I terraformed the northern edge of the original peninsula too far and messed up the flow between the two maps.

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Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: RickD on June 12, 2010, 03:03:43 PM
Cool MD, packersfan. I like that you name the roads. And that is some massive diagonal development. Very good!  &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: kwakelaar on June 13, 2010, 01:14:45 AM
Nice presentation and a good try at making a over the border overview.
Title: Update 04 - 6/16/10 - Brittany River Farms
Post by: packersfan on June 16, 2010, 12:07:11 PM
Update 04 - Brittany River Farms
Here are some farms along the Brittany River.


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Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: Luke09 on June 16, 2010, 01:03:50 PM
Hey packersfan,your MD is very nice,and liked a lot your diagonal streets(the residential section) in update 3.Also about update 3,your problem with composite images,try battle cat tutorial(you can found in the tutorial section here in SC4D tutorial section).I hope you can continue the MD,since its great,and you have nice cities in there. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: packersfan on June 16, 2010, 10:59:16 PM
Thanks for the pointer to that tutorial...I'll definitely give a try :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: RickD on June 17, 2010, 01:36:33 AM
The farms are awesome. Very realistiv placement of trees.
The bridge is maybe a bit too fancy for this area. I would have chosen a simpler model.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: io_bg on June 17, 2010, 03:49:08 PM
Great last update, I really like how you've detailed the edges of the farms! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: packersfan on June 18, 2010, 11:31:36 AM
Blanket thanks to all who have commented and viewed this diary.  I'll post a more individual thank you in the future.

I could really use some help with a couple of issues I am having with my SimCity on Windows 7, 8 GB RAM, etc...To say the least, my game used to run great on my far inferior laptop and on this same 8 GB RAM desktop system with Windows Vista.  Now with Windows 7, all the same plugins, with the exception that I added c.p.'s Tree Controller no. 7, the game runs sluggish and freezes sometimes.  I am currently playing in Windows Vista SP2 compatibility mode (I also tried XP SP 2, and no real difference).  I have the sinking feeling that c.p.'s tree controller is the resource sucker and I want to know what you guys think.

Another issue is that I've started using the Pedriana Farm killer mod, but now the only farm that wants to grow is SimGoober's fukitol pharms.  I deleted every file I could find that contained a fukitol related model or lot or anything...but it still grew, so I removed all of SimGoober's plugins.  Now I have to add them one at a time to find which one is causing this unwanted farm.  Any ideas to save me a ton of time?

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!
Title: Update 05 - Early Downtown St. Paul
Post by: packersfan on October 24, 2010, 07:01:39 PM
Update 05 - Early Downtown St. Paul
Here is another big town growing at least five or six miles to the south of Martin on the mouth of the Christina River.  I've completed a lot of farm land and I really wanted to have those updates first, but I ended up taking these pictures, made the mosaics, and had the rare opportunity in China of having fast internet.

I'm learning GIMP and much to my relief figured out how to put borders around my words so that they will show up nice on the pictures, however as you can see, the title bar on the first picture is different, but I feel it is simpler and cleaner.

Sorry no street or highway designations in these pictures or even a location overview for where St. Paul is in comparison, but in the future I will!  View and comment away.  It has been way to long.



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Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: marsh on October 24, 2010, 10:08:45 PM
Very cool packers fan. I Saw the Region view over on ST and it was simply fantastic looking. (Don't ask why I'm commenting here)

,marsh  :thumbsup:
Title: Update 06 - Eastern Edges of Sioux and Union Townships
Post by: packersfan on October 25, 2010, 12:18:33 AM
Update 06 - Eastern Edges of Sioux and Union Townships
It has been about a month since my last update, but as you will see, I've been hard at work filling in the land with farms and roads.  Today, I began street maps for the region and completed only the western edge of the region (the eastern edge of the townships of Sioux, Union, Jersey, and Sullivan).  I have pictures of this area and the map, but I will save Jersey and Sullivan so I can update in a few days.

The farms along the Rapidan River (SIOUX TWP) are about 15 miles away from the outskirts of the city of Martin.  The farms along the Brittany River (UNION TWP) are about 11 miles away from Martin.  We will start out here and move in towards the young city of Martin exploring the farms along the way.  Once we are done with that, Martin will start expanding and eating up the farms as it becomes a metropolis.



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While laying the farms I wasn't sure it was going to look good.  I never felt the transitions between farm land and mountains were natural enough, but looking at the overhead satellite view, I am pleasantly surprised and happy with the results.  Tell me what you think!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: RickD on October 25, 2010, 04:00:09 AM
Wow, I can't believe how realistic this looks! That top down view looks like right out of google earth. :o
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: peter007 on October 25, 2010, 08:37:18 AM
WoW great work I like that picture where you see the top of the region  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: Gringamuyloca on October 25, 2010, 09:55:30 AM
Quote from: RickD on October 25, 2010, 04:00:09 AM
Wow, I can't believe how realistic this looks! That top down view looks like right out of google earth. :o

.... took the words right off my keyboard!!!  :o  &apls  :thumbsup:

absolutely amazing scale.... would you mind sharing the 'average' dimensions of your farm fields? It appears you have it 'right!!!

wow... $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: vortext on October 25, 2010, 01:11:24 PM
couldn't agree more with above posts. I think your farmlands are just about perfect in size. And do you mind sharing how you did that amazing topdown view? keep up the good work  :thumbsup:
Title: Replies to Your Comments
Post by: packersfan on October 25, 2010, 06:32:14 PM
Replies to Your Comments
marsh: Why are you posting here? Haha.  I know the top view turned out amazing and has eased my qualms about it not looking good.  I guess the in-game view doesn't do it justice.  Better zoomed out and overhead.

RickD: Thanks, I really tried for realism.  I always see cities with an incredible top view like that (Mr. Beer has a bunch of them over at ST) and I always wanted a good one for myself.  Finally did it!

peter007: Yeah, that picture is probably the best :)

Gringamuyloca: My farms are American sized plots, so 1/2 mile X 1/2 mile.  So four square farms between roads every mile.  So my common method now is to lay down 49 x 49 tile farms then lay fences in between (2 tiles wide) and then another 49 x 49 tile farm and then street.  Thus my farms are 50x50 (1/2 mile x 1/2 mile).  I often split the 1/2 mile farms into two or three fields run by the same farm.  My townships are 6 miles X 6 miles (36 square miles) like in America.

vortext: I will include an explanation of how I did my topdown view.  I use GIMP so it is a little different than how the guy I asked did his with Photoshop.  I kind of experimented and it turned out decent, so I'll try to take some pictures of the process.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: mightygoose on October 26, 2010, 02:02:36 AM
man this is some super work, it is good to see a CJ/MD from you. the farms look truly excellent in nature, most bodacious.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: Tomas Neto on October 27, 2010, 09:33:50 AM
Very nice rural area!!! Great work!!!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: kalvar on October 28, 2010, 01:47:48 PM
If I thought my agricultural region, not to say this, has more farms than mine.
I love the countryside, so I like this region, is that rural feel that little is seen in simcity md. :thumbsup: &apls &apls &apls &apls
Title: Update 07 - Eastern Edges of Jersey and Sullivan Townships
Post by: packersfan on October 30, 2010, 10:02:11 PM
Update 07 - Eastern Edges of Jersey and Sullivan Townships
Moving south of Brittany River we will pass over the eastern edges of the townships of Jersey and Sullivan.


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If all the map pictures don't load it will be screwed up.  Lame.  What do you think?
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: nbvc on October 30, 2010, 10:28:58 PM
The map looks great. It could be a real map. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: kwakelaar on October 30, 2010, 11:17:24 PM
Nice work and excellent regionview, farmlands are looking great. The way you are changing from day to night-view is a good idea to spice up your presentation.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: kalvar on November 02, 2010, 08:06:12 AM
your region is agricultural monsters, is very nice.

I like rural zone. Good Job.
Title: Update 08 - Southern Charlotte Township
Post by: packersfan on November 06, 2010, 10:45:30 PM
Update 08 - Southern Charlotte Township
Back to the north end of the region, we travel through the southern third of Charlotte Township.  The southwestern section of the township is very hilly with small farms along winding roads.  The southeastern section of the township is filled with standard grid farms.  The eastern edge of Charlotte township is occupied by the Basil Inlet, upon which the small town of Sussex is located.


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Wenzel District Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)

CHARLOTTE TOWNSHIP

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Check out the link to a full region map, please note that it is not completely done yet, but refer to it as much as possible so I don't have to label every street in every picture.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: marsh on November 07, 2010, 10:33:14 AM
Awesome. I love the rural areas here. Also that road map looks great!

,marsh  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: Shilka on November 07, 2010, 11:37:35 AM
That regional shot just blew me away.
Excuse me while I go find my jaw, it dropped around here somewhere....
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: Jayster on November 07, 2010, 12:41:32 PM
Very nice MD you have here! Keep it up!!  :thumbsup:

Jayster
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: kodlovag on November 09, 2010, 01:12:34 AM
What a fantastic region view. Very realistic.  &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: kalvar on November 12, 2010, 05:49:37 AM
very nice your valley. is fantastic and very realistic.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: packersfan on November 13, 2010, 11:13:28 PM
Ugh, I tried updating, but only a few of my pictures would load, so imageshack must have lost all my pictures I had uploaded the last couple days and imageshack won't let me do anything right now.  I tried to put images on my host for my map but they won't load in the forum either :(
Title: Update 09 - Portland Township Travelling on D67, D42, and D31
Post by: packersfan on November 13, 2010, 11:38:45 PM
Update 09 - Portland Township Travelling on D67, D42, and D31
Here is my first stab at roadgeekery in this MD.  I've done a few drive-thrus like this before in my Cambellsport, Rabourn, and Sessquenna regions, but in the District of Wenzel I will try to go really in depth with signs (down to speed limits, loose gravel, etc.)  I credit dfnva's roadgeekery style.

Just a note on these first few updates, especially this one.  As you'll see in this update, the signs are NOT uniform since I pretty much experimented on each picture, until I found this great site with all the U.S. standard highway signage that I can use as templates (only one picture of this update reflects that discovery though.  To explain the non-uniformity in SimCity world, it is like real life how early highway signage did not have uniformity.  Even when I do get some uniformity it will still leave room for improvement to current standards.  I've already started work on the next update, and I like what I'm seeing and I hope you do.

On this update we will explore Portland Township, not as exhaustively as we did the previous townships, though there are more pictures (something I will try to cut down on next update because many of them are boring I think).  I suggest opening in another tab/window the region map of the District of Wenzel, so you can see where exactly we are travelling.

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)



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We start our tour at Wilderness Tavern in the Township of Charlotte.  We will travel south on D67 - Jade Plank Road.

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After a few miles of farms we reach the junction with D42 - Fremont Rd.  We will turn left and travel east on D42 towards Martin.

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Eleven miles to Martin.

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We must turn right at Anna Rd to continue following D42 south for 1/2 mile.

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We must turn left again to follow D42.  If we continue straight south we can follow D230 to Fairchild and Lexington, two very small hamlets.  Traffic travelling north on D230 must yield to D42 traffic.

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The last sign picture I made where I finally found some standard sign pieces :)

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About 100 people live in Kinsman, but the town has not yet been incorporated as a village or city.

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As the sun goes down we reach the small city of Anchor, the crossroads of D42 and D31.  If we continue east on D42 we will pass through the towns of Henne Park and Rutland before passing just to the north of Martin.  However, we will turn south on D31.

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South D31 will take us through the Village of Hohler and then the cities of Hawthorne and St. Paul.

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Once again we approach D230.  If we turn right (West D230) we can travel through Lexington and Fairchild back to D42.  If we turn left (East D230) we can travel towards Martin.  D230 redirects south at Trinity Rd, but if we continue straight the road becomes North Ave.  We will continue straight on South D31 into Brittany Township.

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We will continue south on D31 into Brittany Township and maybe take D140 west and then D67 into Hawthorne Township, but mostly farms, haha.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: marsh on November 16, 2010, 04:45:56 PM
Very nice update. I love all these little towns in the middle of nowhere.

,marsh  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: RickD on November 17, 2010, 09:06:05 AM
I love roadgeek updates. ;) Your signs are really good. I personally am not a friend of those cutout arrows, though. I think they may be hard to see.
I like the rural highway. Have you considered using the fractional angle pieces instead of the zig-zag?
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: Battlecat on November 17, 2010, 09:28:29 AM
Very nice work indeed!  Hard to believe I've missed this one for so long!  The regional map is stupendous, and extremely realistic! 
Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: cubby420 on November 17, 2010, 09:40:26 AM
Those regional maps are ridiculous! They look so real  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: packersfan on November 18, 2010, 07:11:12 PM
Replies to Your Comments

mightygoose: Thanks, glad to be back and regularly updating.  I plan on posting an update every Sunday.  I actually already have this Sunday's and next Sunday's updates ready, but I want to stick to the schedule just in case I get backed up with real world stuff and can't really prepare anything, I already have an update ready for a slated date.  Some of the farms are great, others are just laying there, haha.

Tomas Neto: Thank you, I never thought I would be a rural MD'er, or ever completely lay a whole region of farms before delving into building a metropolis, but it has always been a goal to do so.

kalvar: Thanks.  Yeah, a lot of farms, like I said, never thought I would ever lay a complete region like this, but I guess the seeds were laid in Sessquenna region when I started to try to lay farms all around my expanding city.

nbvc: Eh, it is nothing fancy.  Just the traffic volume view (bus) from SC4 with street labels added.  Thanks, though, glad you like it.

kwakelaar: I really love taking pictures during different times of the day.  I probably won't employ it as much while doing a drive thru on the highways since you can drive from one end of the region to the other within half an hour probably, haha.  Maybe I won't consider it a drive thru in real time but just an overview following a certain road and looking at the signs, with the time of day not being a real factor, haha.

marsh: Thank you.  I tried to make the farms as realistic as I could without spending a lifetime on them.  Glad you find the map useful and good looking.  I'm trying to make those small towns realistic.

Shilka: I'm always blown away by region shots like that, I'm always really blown away when I can pull it off.

Jayster: Thank you, I will try to keep up the good work.  I hope you will find future updates even better!

kodlovag: Thank you thank you.

RickD: Thanks, the cutout arrows are old-school and I put them there to show the times.  Still before current standards, though most of my future updates will have mostly standard signs.  I use the fractional angle pieces sometimes, but they don't always allow the angles I want my highway to go or allow access for farms alongside, etc, but I do use them is some places in my region.

Battlecat: Thank you.   I was going to say that I used your technique to splice two border pictures together in my last update but that actually is in next next Sunday's update.  It isn't perfect and hopefully when you see it you can help me work out the issue but your tutorial really helped out.

cubby420: Thanks, when you say regional maps do you mean the street map or the overhead satellite shot.  Either way thank you!

Thanks to everyone who has stopped in and follow.  It's always nice to get some feedback and know that people are actually looking and liking what they see.



Title: Re: District of Wenzel
Post by: noahclem on November 18, 2010, 07:40:11 PM
Wow, what beautifully done rural areas! The farms look just perfect and the small towns are very nice. The thorough style including all road signage is neat too. I would echo RickD's comment on using FAR, but to each his own style. Where did you find that neat grain elevator?

Good job and good luck  :thumbsup:
Title: Update 10 - Driving Down D31 to Hohler
Post by: packersfan on November 20, 2010, 07:44:31 PM
Update 10 - Driving Down D31 to Hohler
The next three updates will follow D31 south through Hohler, Hawthorne, and St. Paul.  This update we will pick up from where we left off at the intersection of D240 and D31.  This is a night update since the sun had gone down by the end of the last drive, so we will drive a few miles to the Village of Hohler and then rest until morning.

I hope you like the lighting effect I add using GIMP to simulate headlights, since if we were driving at night we wouldn't really be able to see the signs without our headlights on.

I suggest opening in another tab/window the region map of the District of Wenzel, so you can see where exactly we are travelling.

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)



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Wenzel District uses various signs to warn drivers that they are driving past farms (Cows, Tractors, Bales of Hay), as if the drivers couldn't recognize the fact.

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A couple of attempts at signs from a different perspective.

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My personal favorite as lighting effects go in this update.  I first added the headlights and then the amber glow of a street light at the main intersection in Hohler.  We will turn left on D140 to get to my friend's house to spend the night.

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We turn left again on Elder Ave.

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My friend's house is circled in red at the end of the block on the corner of Elder Ave and Locust Pl.

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I hope you enjoyed that little drive through, not too much to see besides farms, but I think the farms with the fences around Hohler are the best farms I laid in the entire region.  Future updates will look at these really good farms more in-depth...maybe driving on D140.

The next update, we will get up in the morning and continue driving south on D31 through Hawthorne until the limits of St. Mark.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 10 - 11/21/10
Post by: RickD on November 25, 2010, 06:18:16 AM
I certainly enjoyed the drive. Nice to have the street map available. And the lighting effects look good to me.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: packersfan on November 27, 2010, 08:12:18 PM
Update 11 - Travelling South D31 - Hawthorne and Apostles Twps
Today we will continue south on D31 through the city of Hawthorne to the town limits of St. Mark.  More farms obviously but more practice for my sign arranging skills.

I used a lens flare to simulate the sun.  Obviously the sun is on our left as we set out south in the morning and then slips to our right side as we travel southeast.  What do you think?

I also updated the region map to reflect D31 crossing the Brittany River and label the city of Hawthorne.

I suggest opening in another tab/window the region map of the District of Wenzel, so you can see where exactly we are travelling.

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)



Dawn breaks over the Village of Hohler.

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Overview of Hohler.

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Remember, we have to get back onto D31 south.

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As we leave Hohler, the speed limit jumps back up to the two-lane highway standard of 55 miles per hour.

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Using Battlecat's (from scdevotion) technique, I merge pictures from two different city tiles...unfortunately not perfect as you can see by the black line in the brown farmland.

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I really love the fences and trees lining the roads.

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Speed limit will decrease as we near the outskirts of Hawthorne.

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My attempt at a rail bridge.

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Junction with D29.  South D29 will take us to Baylor thirty-seven miles away.

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A simple railroad crossing sign, slightly tilted.

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Decreased speed zone again as we near St. Mark.

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I hope you enjoyed the drive further down D31.

What would you like to see after completing the drive down D31?  The next update will conclude the drive south on D31 through St. Paul.  After that we will probably take a look at the downtown area of Martin.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: kwakelaar on November 28, 2010, 12:07:52 AM
Nice work and the road signs are good.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: Battlecat on November 29, 2010, 08:50:20 AM
Great work!  The farms look really nice and the road signs a nice touch!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 30, 2010, 12:46:03 PM
Fantastic work!!!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: rooker1 on December 01, 2010, 04:09:24 AM
I like to call this MD "Road Geekery to the max".  Great work all around with some very interesting road signs and great transit layouts deserves a place in the spotlight.  I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us during your month in OSITM!!

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Congratulations from myself and The SC4D Staff!!!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: RickD on December 01, 2010, 05:27:19 AM
Congrats on the OSITM. :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: Tomas Neto on December 01, 2010, 05:46:02 AM
Congratulations on the OSITM!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: Battlecat on December 01, 2010, 08:40:03 AM
Congratulations on your OSITM!   &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: calibanX on December 02, 2010, 11:50:29 PM
Congratulations packersfan. A well deserved OSITM you have here. I've always liked the Maxis farm fields and you have done a great job laying them out. The transitions from field to field are top notch too. Keep up the nice work.

Geoff
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 11 - 11/28/10
Post by: Nardo69 on December 03, 2010, 04:48:35 PM
Congratulations on a well deserved OSITM!

Love your road signs - never made some in Urland because I don't have no program or layouts for German signs  ::)

AND: This is the first time that I see someone using the Maxis bridges for the railway viaducts. I couldn't finish the maps where i used by now, glad someone else did. I had the feeling that the bridges choco made on my wish had been overseen ...

Tale care my friend!


Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 12 - 12/5/10
Post by: packersfan on December 04, 2010, 08:32:13 PM
Update 12 - South D31 through Apostles Township and St. Paul
We continue south on D31 through the towns of St. Mark, North St. Paul, and St. Paul.

St. Mark, North St. Paul, St. Paul along with St. James, St. Andrew, and St. Peter are little towns in the aptly named Apostles Township.  St. Paul was featured in the fifth update of the journal a couple months ago.  D31 actually bypasses St. Paul, probably not the most realistic path for a highway, and we will only see the outskirts and industrial edge of St. Paul.

It has been a while since I built this area, so it was really enjoyable to move through the area and see the scenic small towns.  I hope you enjoy them and my roadgeekery.  This will be the last major roadgeek update for a while.  The next batch of updates will be full of pictures from the ever expanding Martintown or as it is officially now incorporated as Martin.  As I am writing this, I may just put a sneak preview at the end, we'll see.

I suggest opening in another tab/window the region map of the District of Wenzel, so you can see where exactly we are travelling.

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)



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The small hamlet of St. Mark, named after the church at the corner of D31 and Ogden Rd.

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North St. Paul is just down the road about a mile.

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It features a traffic circle/roundabout as the intersection of three District Highways - D31, D266, and D111.  D111 only exists for a mile.  There really is no explanation for its existence as a District Highway.

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Antioch Lutheran Church and cemetery occupies the spit of land between D111 and D31.

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Traffic signals at the intersection with Centrailia Road, quite unnecessary at this point in time though as St. Paul development has yet to reach this area.

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St. Paul is the second largest community in Martin County behind the county seat and district capital Martin (Martintown).

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My attempt to make it appear as if the sun is setting.  After not seeing these pictures for about a week since I prepared them, they actually look pretty good.  What do you think?

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That concludes our trip south on D31 through the southern half of Martin County.  I hope you enjoyed the SimCity scenery, farmland, and small towns.  I also hope you find my stab at signage worthy.

The next updates will focus on Martin (Martintown) as the city expands around the Brittany River.  Here is a teaser from what I've been up to.




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Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 12 - 12/5/10
Post by: marsh on December 04, 2010, 10:57:30 PM
Awesome. I see we're going back into civilization!  :)

The purpleish sign picture matches it's SC4 one perfectly.  :thumbsup:

On this one though >>> http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1331/1912120510.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1331/1912120510.jpg)
To make it match you should make it more yellowish.(Excuse my horrible words for colors here...  %wrd )

,marsh
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 12 - 12/5/10
Post by: nbvc on December 04, 2010, 11:10:03 PM
Great update. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 12 - 12/5/10
Post by: Speedbump Joey on December 05, 2010, 09:42:21 AM
Awesome update.

Love the traffic circle!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 12 - 12/5/10
Post by: Battlecat on December 06, 2010, 08:27:20 AM
Great stuff!  I really like the shot with the traffic circle! 
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 12 - 12/5/10
Post by: eldaldo on December 07, 2010, 07:57:01 PM
I really like your region!  i can't wait to see the next update.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 12 - 12/5/10
Post by: Tomas Neto on December 08, 2010, 01:48:59 AM
Great update again!!!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 13 - 12/12/10
Post by: packersfan on December 11, 2010, 07:28:00 PM
Update 13 - Expansion North of Brittany River and Bitter Creek
Finally I get to start expanding the City of Martin!  Actually I've been working on the city for the last month, since I've slowly been releasing the updates every Sunday.  I'm pleased with my mix of wall-to-wall industry and residential, I hope you think it looks realistic, too.

I suggest opening in another tab/window the region map of the District of Wenzel, so you can see where exactly we are travelling.

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)



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In the first picture we see the northwestern-most reaches of the city of Martin known as Six Corners Crossing.  This farmland is doomed as the city begins expanding westward.

Six new residential blocks are laid with North 5th Street as the western edge before the dual-rail line.


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Beautiful neighborhoods spring to life.  Here we see the tree lined streets of W Franklin Ave and N 4th St.

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Some factories and industrial facilities lay their foundations along the rail line.  A gas power plant is constructed at 600 W North Ave.

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W North Ave features a center-turn lane.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FoBFataK.jpg&hash=7231179f6c15e3adfd2cfd4057720f15de32a368)

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Our focus now shifts north of North Ave.

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Residential development overtakes the farms north of E North Ave which is converted in to small two-lane boulevard.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FiUGotIc.jpg&hash=79a249a0a424b5a827c17fef78be533e40784e2d)

We hop back down to south of W North Ave and see Bitter Creek, still relatively undisturbed save for the D15 bridge and the rail bridge.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIw4YTQD.jpg&hash=f18f420b7bb62fd14adff6a62bbda872ada9c51b)

The scenic farms between the Brittany River and Bitter Creek along D50.  So far, downtown Martin has yet to expand this far west.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4JdJQAm.jpg&hash=4fda20653ef87c1d047bbb53488696b539db5718)

Very rural layout between Brittany River and Bitter Creek.

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Before we see the downtown expand west along the strip of land between the river and creek, we must chronicle some redevelopment in the existing downtown.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3I1oJSK.jpg&hash=7de401aaba82e446d29e0aea52b7c0bff8e7406e)

Currently, the downtown peninsula is home to many residents in dense wall to wall apartments, but a new medical center is needed to serve the city.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkPibEoa.jpg&hash=c144831ee2fee84f48ac4adcfb76c3f9602d18a2)

A few blocks of residential housing is demolished to make way for a brand new medical center.  This picture taken several years later displays some new high-rises growing around the hospital.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4AAQWTz.jpg&hash=dfdf8e1780eee9cae7a40dbef6bd2f51ad7de4b3)

Remember that beautiful rural scene?

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMT39Eeh.jpg&hash=3e315c6f6b834ce0554eaeba1093c14ac7560880)

Many years later, the city has expanded to D15.  N Harrison Rd has been extended south over the now channelled Bitter Creek.

Can you tell that this picture is a composite?  The beautiful farmland is no more.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjtZ4jGS.jpg&hash=11f7974312642a498e701bac12baa48ae7366870)

The industrial zone south of Brittany River has also expanded west to Harrison Rd.  Another composite!

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fhyq9yOQ.jpg&hash=f561d5432c2ee981affe3d36f5a2fb7bb70551b4)

Bitter Creek

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjmUMwL0.jpg&hash=2eec933161042e3b49c801d8a395fe1c0a39e253)

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Remember Six Corner Crossing many years ago???  Well it is now no longer the northwestern-most edge of Martintown, but rather a very busy crossroads.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5PXk6xB.jpg&hash=d27f4c1e61002022465793b73ad424683b608cae)

Thank you for visiting the expanding city of Martin.  I'm excited to finally be able to build up the city.  I'm REALLY trying to make it look realistic, though I still think it needs work as I continue to move forward.

The next update will feature more western expansion of the city.

Please leave a comment if you are lurking, haha, it lets me know I'm being watched ;)

Until next time!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 13 - 12/12/10
Post by: io_bg on December 12, 2010, 02:23:34 AM
Nice update. Have you ever considered using the road/rail/RHW smooth curves? They would fit better in your cities I think :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 13 - 12/12/10
Post by: nbvc on December 12, 2010, 02:37:35 AM
Nice work, the image of W Franklin Ave and N 4th St is my favorite.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 13 - 12/12/10
Post by: peter007 on December 12, 2010, 10:17:51 AM
Poor farms  they had to move on for the growing economy  :D
But very good update
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 13 - 12/12/10
Post by: eldaldo on December 13, 2010, 04:23:50 PM
I really like your towns, I have been following this for a while now and you have made a really excellent region!  I have a comment about the streetlights though.  In my opinion, you have the color correct, but the light is too concentrated.  while you are correct in your depiction of streetlights as being the brightest thing in city night lights, their light is somehow different.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitingdc.com%2Fimages%2Fchicago-at-night.jpg&hash=f40a274745d149d5d1f06b1bc7b429565c9f3404)

While this picture is probably on the zoom of regionview or zoom 1, i think if there were a way to make streetlights illuminate a larger area, then it would be more realistic.  I'm not sure if this is possible in sc4, but I would suggest trying it out somehow . . . you are on the right track, and if you succeed I think your mod would be revolutionary and would be added to the NAM in a list of necessary mods for realism.  But back to the topic at hand, great update! I can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 13 - 12/12/10
Post by: packersfan on December 13, 2010, 07:03:58 PM
Definitely, I didn't change the streetlight color, that is some else's work, off-hand I can't remember, sorry.

Yeah, SC4, doesn't light up like in real life cities except for some of those lots you seeing my pictures (the parking lots with over lapping lights...

I don't know how to mod or anything, if I did, I would look at tinkering with that and seeing what I could do.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 13 - 12/12/10
Post by: noahclem on December 13, 2010, 10:43:15 PM
Nice update, the area seems to be growing very quickly! Creative work with the composites and shifted perspectives. I'm curious what's going on with your streetlights and where that project will end up at  ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 13 - 12/12/10
Post by: Battlecat on December 15, 2010, 08:46:04 AM
Nice looking update!  The slow tide of urban development creeps into the farmland as usual! 
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: packersfan on December 18, 2010, 08:14:27 PM
Update 14 - Westward Expansion South of Brittany River
Now we will look south of Brittany River as Martin expands south and west.  I am pleased with the great urban wall to wall apartment buildings created by goofyguytpa available in the STEX at Simtropolis.  Also many of the industries are from jestarr and the incredible BATers with the Barry Sanders Project.

I suggest opening in another tab/window the region map of the District of Wenzel, so you can see where exactly we are travelling.

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)



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Some night shots of the area between Highland Ave (D10) and Harrison Rd.

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Isley Elementary School on the corner of S Harrison Rd and E Hanover St. (On the west side of Harrison Rd streets are designated West, on the east they are designated East.)

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High-tension power lines travel parellel to S Harrison Rd.

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Some factories on the corner of S Harrison Rd and Highland Ave (D10).

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FitcRdK4.jpg&hash=3db7602e3abb85cf6eccccc233ba0d5757988b82)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfRbrH0g.jpg&hash=50d35bcf33d1d39d06c1eab19255a50e285dd09a)

Isley Park: a small retreat from the wall to wall apartment buildings.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWok0ErE.jpg&hash=26f036ab8b9171f7837bd8b6482a6b6ffdabc79b)

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Back to the east we see farmland south of D10 with D29 (Wisconsin Ave) cutting through it.

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Industry has expanded south.  As you can see, I'm having a texture problem on some of the industrial lots.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4Z8oRHD.jpg&hash=efc504af0518123100f38b2ca466269c665bbfb4)

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Residents and jobs are very close to each other in this part of town.  Sprawl has yet to hit the country.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMCyQRBv.jpg&hash=af505ceacad2e6f3564dff3b38d4f06091ae9d2a)

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More farmland between D34 and D29 destined to be paved over.

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Introducing the first elevated mass transit line in Martin.  This is Highland Station on the Red Line, cleverly named after the road it passes over, E Highland Ave.

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My best park that I've laid so far in this region.

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Intersection of S Wisconsin Ave (D29), E Hawthorne Ave (D31), and E Baltimore Ave.  The city planners definitely like to create large scary intersections.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCEwuIqJ.jpg&hash=3af9f1c6c1dc377a151f2d760ec60323513019ff)

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Red Line - Hawthorne Ave Station.

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Before:

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After:

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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fpz7YPJG.jpg&hash=cd505f480307f840bd1e778a0a041c9d1d192893)

Region View: You can see the city has expanded a little bit.

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Hope you enjoyed that update.  Nothing really out of the ordinary yet, I'm just trying to get a good old urban city core built.  Eventually a lot of the residential lots will fall into disrepair and abandonment and grassy fields like Detroit, Milwaukee, etc, city cores as sprawl and the loss of industry deteriorates in the inner core.  However, at this point it is still "pristine" and new!

Tell me what you think!  Any tips, any cool downloads you think would good, etc.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: turtle on December 19, 2010, 05:07:54 AM
Nice update. I like how the residentials and industries fit so well together. And, obviously, that region shot is just superb  :thumbsup:

May I suggest some things to make the elevated rail fit better with the building style:

Victorian Style El-rail station by Morifari: http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=11944
Deadwoods under el-rail shops: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1961

/turtle
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: RickD on December 20, 2010, 01:47:42 AM
Great updates, I like seeing how you develop things.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: Battlecat on December 20, 2010, 09:13:28 AM
Nice job!  You've really composed some great scenes along that elevated railway network!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: Tomas Neto on December 26, 2010, 04:51:42 AM
Great work, very nice update!!!
Happy new year!!!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: Terring7 on January 24, 2011, 04:31:20 AM
Interesting creations :thumbsup:
By the way, the last photo is totally creepy. All those farms are much larger, maybe 10 times bigger, than the city itself :o
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: cubby420 on February 25, 2011, 12:43:30 PM
Very cool region shot...one of my favorites!  &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: ricardomiranda on March 21, 2011, 07:24:56 PM
Very realistic your city, keep it up
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: dedgren on March 29, 2011, 12:38:30 AM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg545.imageshack.us%2Fimg545%2F4757%2F2614121910.jpg&hash=05ed5548652047c87aaf21d38719b2e978f1a721)

Now that's what I'm talkin' about.  Drop dead realistic- beautiful sense of scale and place.

&apls  &apls  &apls


David
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: rooker1 on March 29, 2011, 05:33:34 AM
I must agree with David, that is beautiful!!
&apls

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: bat on March 29, 2011, 07:40:02 AM
Your MD is really good!
And the region is looking fantastic!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 14 - 12/19/10
Post by: packersfan on April 14, 2011, 12:21:38 PM
Thanks for following.  I haven't been able to update here due to being banned for the last three months for some reason.  I'm so glad I'm back, especially so I can tap into the LEX.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 15 - 4/16/11 (12/26/10)
Post by: packersfan on April 16, 2011, 05:31:00 PM
Update 15 - Luther Neighborhood
Welcome back!  In this update we continue southwest of Brittany River into Luther Neighborhood.

It has been nearly four months since I've been able to update here on SC4Devotion, so I will be getting these backlogged updates up for you guys.  For some reason I was banned from the site (probably a virus or something.)

Can you spot the composite pictures in the mosaics?


(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnZAFjDI.jpg&hash=e6ad9340e18b49d14e5f70341066484eef48ef99)

Farmland along D34 (Hawthorne Pike).

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FdUJG8WF.jpg&hash=df120ea892aab5beb5b8c8bd70a4af398b026da4)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4Xt58nz.jpg&hash=acb3883c23dc00adfd00c24167ea49ae7b3cb7d7)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJNSNPyn.jpg&hash=bbd7aec0a4c0c17fe3d65d25bedb26af886260f0)

Hawthorne Pike expanded to 4 lanes and renamed Hawthorne Ave.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlLMroGS.jpg&hash=868235581982ebbc2769944cbef93bd97c27affb)

Triangle between E Baltimore Ave, S Harrison Rd, and E Hawthorne Ave.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F29jKs49.jpg&hash=03e049a703c7b23747e54a129ac05212fa184847)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FApEnHIt.jpg&hash=6eec1b47d6e7aa4e4774f4179b3262da999816c5)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZQnxmUT.jpg&hash=f1c024e2082e59bb29e5d1954db84a16e3bd77b1)

The Triangle

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The Triangle Continued

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Luther Neighborhood named because of Martin Luther College and the Lutheran Cemetery

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Western edge of Luther Neighborhood.  Milwaukee style apartments along D15 (S 8th Street).

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnZns3GB.jpg&hash=5af510947c7c4c3dbf83e92cc3043501efba3500)
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The mosaics all consist of composite pictures from three different city tiles.  I hate seeing the city edges so I took pictures from the surrounding cities, went into GIMP and created a big composite picture and then selected an area and made mosaics.  It really makes Luther Neighborhood feel completely different seeing it in context next the stuff shown in the last update!

What do you think?  I have so much to show, just in this one to two mile radius around downtown Martin where the city has expanded.  Keep your eye out for next week's update.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 15 - 4/16/11 (12/26/10)
Post by: Exla357 on April 16, 2011, 05:41:46 PM
Great job! I love the diagonals, that's super hard in Sim City. Have you heard that the SPAM (SimPeg Agricultural Mod) is out on the STEX? It completely redesigns all Maxis farms and adds new features. If you haven't already downloaded it, I reccomend it!
PS (I am not a paid endorser LOL)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 15 - 4/16/11 (12/26/10)
Post by: packersfan on April 16, 2011, 06:15:09 PM
Yeah, I download SPAM and I'm currently working on organizing my menus in DAMN.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 15 - 4/16/11 (12/26/10)
Post by: marsh on April 17, 2011, 12:03:04 AM
Awesome work. I was wondering why you stopped updating here.  &mmm  I like to comment here anyhow. The ST CJ section is meh now.  :(

,marsh
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 15 - 4/16/11 (12/26/10)
Post by: Reikhardt on April 17, 2011, 03:10:04 AM
Nice update! GLad to hear you are able to post here again!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 15 - 4/16/11 (12/26/10)
Post by: peter007 on April 17, 2011, 08:04:14 AM
Whoa. Finally an update.

It's looking great.  &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 16 - 4/17/11 (1/2/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 17, 2011, 10:53:41 AM
Update 16 - Highland Neighborhood and Brittany River Industry
This update we will move a little north to view the area between Baltimore Ave and Brittany River.  Heavy industry occupies the area between Highland Ave (D10) and Brittany River.  South of W Highland Ave, a low density residential neighborhood flourishes.  This neighborhood is called Highland Neighborhood and is situated between S Harrison Rd, W Highland Ave (D10), W Baltimore Ave, and S 24th St (D230).  D15 runs through the east end of the neighborhood along S 6th St and then S 8th St.  The neighborhood is serviced primarily by the Wenzel Transit Authority Bus System, but the Wenzel Transit Authority Metro (WTAM) also runs along the southern edge of the neighborhood along Baltimore Ave.

I suggest opening in another tab/window the region map of the District of Wenzel.

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)


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Beautifully lit power plants on the south bank of the Brittany River.

We start our tour of Highland Neighborhood on the northwestern edge.  This is North Division High School.


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Allen Field School (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)

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Some cleaner industry within the neighborhood.

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George Mason Elementary School (Kindergarten - 5th Grade) and Hanover Street Methodist Church.

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Hanover German Immersion School.  All classes are taught exclusively in German and all students are required to speak only in German.

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Mason Park.  I forgot to include pictures of the origins of the park.  Maybe I will make that a separate update.

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Highland Neighborhood police and fire departments.

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Now a look at the industry north of Highland Ave.  This factory is located at 1450 W Cutler St (where S 14th St would pass through).  Opposite the factory are some water treatment vats.

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W Warren Ave sits at a little higher elevation that the factory along the rail.

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More manufacturing.  A small neighborhood which houses factory workers sits in the middle of much of these factories.

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Overview of the area.

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A nice sunset shot of a factory.  I took this at the same time I took the title picture on the east side of S Harrison Rd.

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Mosaic including heavy industry and the eastern end of Highland Neighborhood.  We can see Calvert Middle School, Oakwood Baptist Church, and the edge of Baltimore High School's campus in the lower half of the picture.

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Overview of the heavy industry straddling D15.

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The aforementioned Baltimore High School.

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I hope you enjoyed these views of southwestern Martin.  What do you think?  Too many pictures?  What would you like to see?  The next update will either move south and view Applewood Neighborhood (W Baltimore Ave - W Lucas Rd - S 8th St - S 16th St) or I'll show you the northeast neighborhoods I've been working on.  So much to show and the city is still young and "small" 275,000 residents or so.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 16 - 4/17/11 (1/2/11)
Post by: Tomas Neto on April 17, 2011, 11:55:10 AM
Nice update!!! Very good pics and mosaic!!!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 21, 2011, 10:34:21 AM
Update 17 - Near East Side - Cramer Neighborhood
Now we move to the north side of the Brittany River, more specifically, the Near East Side, the area between Orchard Creek and Honey Creek north of downtown.  This update focuses on Cramer Neighborhood which lies between N Webster Ave, E North Ave, N Prospect Ave, and E Sherman Ave.  The neighborhood is home to low-wealth residents and has two schools (Cramer School - Martin Public Schools [MPS] and St. Mary's Catholic School)

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)


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Open farmland north of Martintown.

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Honey Creek flows south from Marble Lake into Willms Bay.

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The farmland is paved over and development booms around Cramer School.

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Cramer School (MPS - Kindergarten through Sixth Grade)

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St. Mary's Catholic Church and School

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N Prospect Ave

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The southwest corner of Cramer Neighborhood.

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The western boundary of Cramer Neighborhood - N Webster Ave.

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Cramer Neighborhood during the day.  Note: the boundaries for the neighborhood are loose.  Residences on the few blocks west of N Webster Ave are also considered part of the neighborhood.

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Cramer Neighborhood at night.

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TEASER: Ivanhoe Terraces

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Thanks for visiting Cramer Neighborhood.  The next update will continue our little picture tour of the Near East Side (now that I think about it, my map calls this area the Lower East Side).  We will move north of E Sherman Ave.  Based on the teaser I chose I will focus on the Ivanhoe Terraces neighborhood west of N Webster Ave.  Hopefully my city building is not boring and uninteresting.  I am aiming for realism, and real cities can be a little repetitive.  That is one reason I am focusing heavily on naming neighborhoods, schools, churches, etc, to give the "monotony" some life.  Tell me what you think!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: RickD on April 22, 2011, 03:06:39 AM
Good to see you back. I was wondering what happened.

Your MD is very fascinating. Sometimes, when I'm bored, I scroll around in Google Earth. I find the development in the "middle part" of the US very interesting. With the square farm fields, the road grid and how the symmetry is sometimes broken by a hill or a river. Your MD is very much like this.

Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 22, 2011, 11:09:32 AM
Yup, I reference Google a lot for ideas.  I've also been tempted to just recreate areas, haha.  Yes, I was bummed to be banned, especially since I was one of the highlighted diaries at the time.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: marsh on April 22, 2011, 12:57:46 PM
Awesome job. And the map is coming along nicely.   :)

,marsh
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: kwakelaar on April 23, 2011, 12:31:43 AM
Lots of nice shots, I like that you sometimes show an overview and then zoom in to let us see some more detail. Nice work.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 23, 2011, 07:50:52 AM
Can anyone help me with the Lot Editor?  I'm trying to install it but I keep getting the ERROR: Can't read registry.  I want to make custom lots, including some 1x3 medium wealth residential lots with garages, but no luck installing the editor!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: Zaphod on April 23, 2011, 12:18:50 PM
That aerial region view from earlier in this thread is absolutely incredible. It looks exactly like something from Google Earth. With the Lake to the east and the farmland to the west, and a city built around a river outlet-that is definitely the geography of cities along Lake Michigan and its very recognizable.

Also, I'm always a fan of street naming. Gives it a sense of place. Baltimore Ave-you know your in the hood. Lol
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: Risu on April 23, 2011, 01:12:39 PM
Reminds me of Walsenburg. :D Great city! I especially like Marble Lake, for some reason.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: rooker1 on April 25, 2011, 03:58:08 AM
 It gives me great pleasure to move this fantastic MD to The Best Sellers section! &apls
Congrats frommyself and The SC4D Staff!

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 25, 2011, 08:53:32 AM
Thanks a lot guys!  I'll try to get another backlogged update up here either today or tomorrow.  I'm busy with work and preparing for a return trip to China!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: Skimbo on April 25, 2011, 01:11:10 PM
Time for me to not just stop by and look but also comment onto your MD.

The region overview and the last updates show a nice realistic american region! =)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 29, 2011, 06:42:15 PM
Well, I'm back in China, so my internet is a little more spotty, but I'll more free time for throwing up updates and playing SimCity...maybe...Thanks for sticking with my journal despite delays and long layoffs.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 17 - 4/21/11 (1/9/11)
Post by: kelis on April 30, 2011, 02:22:15 AM
I like this US style city, great job  &apls &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 18 - 5/5/11 (1/16/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 04, 2011, 11:45:09 PM
Update 18 - Near East Side - Ivanhoe Terraces
We move kitty-corner from Cramer Neighborhood, north of E Sherman Ave and west of N Webster Ave to Ivanhoe Terraces.  The neighborhood is bordered to the west by Orchard Creek, to the south by E Sherman Ave, to the east by N Webster Ave, and to the north by E Orchard Ave.  The terraces were developed along the sloping ground where Ivanhoe Park and N Webster Ave now sit down to Orchard Creek.  The neighborhood has two schools, Ivanhoe Elementary and Ivanhoe High School, and is home to middle-class residents.

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)


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Unadulterated farmland on the verge of being overtaken by the expanding Near East Side.

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Ivanhoe High School - MPS

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Views from along N Webster Ave along the western side of Ivanhoe Park.

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Intersection of N Webster Ave and E Orchard Ave.

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Ivanhoe Elementary School - MPS (Kindergarten - 5th Grade).  Ivanhoe Terraces along Orchard Creek.

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Ivanhoe Park. 1/8 square mile (1/2 mile X 1/4 mile).

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View of Ivanhoe Terraces and Ivanhoe Park looking northwest.

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Street view looking east.

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Ivanhoe Terraces looking west towards Orchard Creek.

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Ivanhoe Park looking west.

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Thanks for visiting Ivanhoe Terraces.  Next week we will look at Lincoln Terraces east of Ivanhoe Park.

Tell me what you think, what you would like to see, what could use some work.  Thanks for visiting.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 19 - 5/8/11 (1/23/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 07, 2011, 07:41:39 PM
Update 19 - Near East Side - Lincoln Terraces and River Bluffs
We move to the east side of Ivanhoe Park and view Lincoln Terraces and River Bluffs, more upscale neighborhoods.

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Hills prove a little problematic in SimCity 4, but they also offer great opportunities for different looks.  Above is a very scenic view of the intersection of Orchard Rd and the future N Prospect Ave and farms along the sloping ground.

Below: Here is a picture of Ivanhoe Park before I added all the recreational facilities, etc.


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E Orchard Ave and N Prospect Rd are paved and Prospect even expanded to 4-lanes.  These beautiful farms' days are numbered.

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First section of terraces terraformed.

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Let's add in some embankments.

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Completed with new middle-class homes.

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More terraces to be constructed on the southeast side of the lozenge-shaped hill.

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Add in embankments.

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The northwest side is also terraced.

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Finally, the northeast side is terraced to mirror the southwest side.

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Lincoln Terraces at night.

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Bluffs along Honey Creek covered in trees.

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Some terracing work, and some texture problems.

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Wealthy upper-class homes along N Lawrence Ave.

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Before view of the hill:

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After view with completed terracing:

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I'm glad I was finally able to get this update up!  I'm very pleased with the terraces.  Something different.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 19 - 5/8/11 (1/23/11)
Post by: kwakelaar on May 07, 2011, 11:59:51 PM
They look great your terraces, and I really like how you prepare your photo's. Also your river with all the trees lining its shore is a nice touch.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 19 - 5/8/11 (1/23/11)
Post by: Tomas Neto on May 08, 2011, 12:52:04 PM
Nice work again!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 19 - 5/8/11 (1/23/11)
Post by: RickD on May 09, 2011, 01:55:12 AM
Great terraforming. I like the diagonal terraces.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 19 - 5/8/11 (1/23/11)
Post by: FrankU on May 09, 2011, 06:43:08 AM
A nice CJ! Just found it ande saw some very interesting things.  &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 20 - 5/10/11 (1/30/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 09, 2011, 09:10:15 PM
Update 20 - Lincoln Terraces and River Bluffs Continued
A few more pictures from Lincoln Terraces and River Bluffs.  I didn't initially plan this as a lazy update, but it worked out well since I didn't have much time during the week prior to 30 January, since I was getting ready to leave China.  Luckily, I put this update together at the same time I made the previous 23 January update.

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Above: River Bluffs

Mosaic of Lincoln Terraces and River Bluffs down to Honey Creek.


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Close-ups of Lincoln Terraces.

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N Prospect Ave apartments.

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Lincoln Terraces and River Bluffs

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Tell me what you think.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 12, 2011, 01:55:49 AM
Update 21 - North Sedgwick Avenue
Now we move west to see the area around N Sedgwick Ave.  D42 runs along N Sedgwick Ave between E Orchard Ave and E North Ave.

District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/)


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Whoops, forgot the border...I'll fix that tomorrow.  Nice night view of Orchard Creek and surrounding areas.

Orchard Creek during the day.  Future updates will focus on Orchard Creek Parkway north of Orchard Ave.


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Lazy update, no real explanation about the pictures.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: rooker1 on May 12, 2011, 05:06:42 AM
Nice update.  I like the industrial along the river side.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 13, 2011, 09:16:56 AM
Hello.  I'm having an irritating issue with my main city tile.  I guess it must be a save glitch, and I hope it doesn't happen all the time, but again it has struck and a swath across the entire tile refuses to load any props, so the avenues and streets are bare, low density housing completely missing, headstones missing from cemeteries, etc.  TERRIBLE!!!  I rebuilt a section of the city it did it to before, and then when I reloaded it still glitched a little, but some of the rebuilt stuff was fine...I'm going to try to rebuild a section in the glitched area and see if it improves, otherwise maybe the entire tile is glitched and I'll have a pain rebuilding the beautiful area!  URGH.

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Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: nbvc on May 13, 2011, 10:58:15 AM
Locks like the Prop Pox. Hopefully you have a backup of your nice city.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: GreekMan on May 13, 2011, 06:12:34 PM
yeah^ there should be a thread on this problem somewhere on this site that might help you.


great job on the city so far!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 14, 2011, 02:07:09 AM
I have the dreaded Prop Pox, so likely I will have to rebuild a significant portion of my Downtown West, URGH, but as long as the problem is fixed that will be fine...I'll be able to refine my building and plan better.  I opened Downtown North which is also a large tile with over 15mb file size and a network file of well over 6mb and there seems to be no damage, so that city isn't infected and it appears that hopefully the offending prop is gone and I only had it for a little while when I was solely working on Downtown West.  I will do some tests to make sure everything is kosher, then the real work will be determining which backup of Downtown West is uninfected.  It is hard to tell when I was working on Downtown West and not North, because whenever you save a city all the other neighbors are also modified thus making it appear I worked on all those cities, so this will require a lot of testing or maybe just going back very far in backups and really having to rebuild a ton of Downtown West.  O well, as long as it is just that city and the culprit is gone I will be content to rebuild.

LATER: I used a test city provided by BAP which was built entirely using vanilla simcity to a file size of 15926kb and a network file size just under 6mb....I built up the city a little with my plugins fully intact to test whether the pox culprit was still lurking.  I saved, exited, checked the file size and it had jumped up to over 24mb, and the network file to over 16mb, meaning no pox?  I reloaded the city and no props were missing.  I saved again and the file size had grown as did the network file meaning pox free.  So the pox disease is no longer on my computer and seems to be contained only on Downtown West now.  Now I must go back and find a clean version of Downtown West, though I fear it may be as far back as October and before so much of the building and updates made on that tile :(.  Sad but it is either that or kill the entire tile anyways, there is nothing else that can be done...:(....I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: Reikhardt on May 14, 2011, 05:30:33 AM
I feel for you :( Hope you don't have to go back to far...
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 14, 2011, 07:47:13 AM
I loaded a backup from January 18th, everything appears perfectly fine, so this must be before the pox struck for the first time.  I saved and loaded a number of times to check, but no pox has shown up, however I won't be surprised if it does show up.  In regards to how much work I lost, really not much, I guess I didn't work on the city much after the pox showed up.  Hopefully this version of the city is clean, otherwise I have a January 10th backup and then December backup.  From now on I will backup each city I work on each time I'm done working on it for the day, and hopefully I stick to that because it sucks to lose any work, but the possibility of losing a majority of a tile is gut-wrenching.  So right now, I'm cautiously optimistic after starting the day bummed about the pox, then very worried when I read about it more, and then after doing a little work feel my spirits rising.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: RickD on May 16, 2011, 02:28:44 AM
Oh ,no. I know how you feel, had the Prop Pox, too. The problem is that the backup probably will develop the pox, too when the subfile gets uncompressed.  :(
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 16, 2011, 07:09:51 AM
I have no idea when the pox was introduced, so I'm hoping this backup was before that point.  The file size is already well over 25mb and the network file well over 16mb. I'll keep you posted and my fingers crossed.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: RickD on May 16, 2011, 08:21:32 AM
Oh, then you should be fine. You just have to pay attention not to delete too many props, so that the network file drops under 16 mb. I have the same issue with one tile in my region.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 17, 2011, 07:59:59 AM
Yeah, that won't be a problem, the city is only growing...and like I said the pox culprit I think is gone.  Like I must have had the prop for a short period while I was only working on that tile and then got rid of it.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 22 - 5/18/11 (2/13/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 17, 2011, 07:46:35 PM
Update 22 - Holmes Neighborhood - Olivet Cemetery
Today we look at the area north of Lincoln Terraces and Ivanhoe Park.  This is the east end of Holmes Neighborhood.  In between N Humboldt Ave, Lincoln Terraces, and N Prospect Ave is Olivet Cemetery.  E Townshend Ave is the neighborhood's commercial district.

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Above: Farmland many years before the encroaching expansion of Martin.

Below: High-tech industry between the neighborhood, cemetery, and park.


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Townshend Station (WTA Metro - Line 1) at the intersection of N Webster Ave and E Townshend Ave.

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Olivet Cemetery.  To the north of E Townshend Ave is Glenwood Cemetery on the little strip of land between Townshend, Humboldt, and Prospect.

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The eastern part of Holmes neighborhood.  Next time we will look at the western part.

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Thanks for stopping by.  I've been working on the downtown, but I keep running into an issue with my props loading in the city tile.  For some reason, a section of the city doesn't load the props.  I fixed it once, because I saved before I saw the problem, but it happened again, urgh. (NOTE: This turned out to be Prop Pox, an incurable disease, but I have since gone back to a backup that I am cautiously optimistic is uninfected.)

Another problem I'm having is placing subway stations.  In SC4, when placing a subway station it takes the game into quasi-underground mode, not true underground like when laying subway or pipes.  Unfortunately this quasi-underground forces the game to rerender the entire city once I try to change to a different tool and consumes a ton of time!  Any way to lay subway stations without this quasi-underground mess?
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: GreekMan on May 17, 2011, 08:20:16 PM
great job packers!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 18, 2011, 02:27:28 AM
Damn, the prop pox finally manifested itself...of course after I build up an incredible section of the city.

Okay, now I'm testing a December 3rd backup of the city.  I wonder how much disappointment I'll have to swallow, because if it goes all the way back to the beginning of the region, then all my large tiles are in jeopardy!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: rooker1 on May 18, 2011, 05:19:22 AM
 If this prop pox is in your plugins folder from the begining of when you started these tiles than they are all infected.  You'll need to find the prop, remove it and start everything all over again.  This is my understanding.  Now on the other hand if you down loaded this prop afterwards than you may be able to find a point that is good, remove the prop and go from there.
Sorry to hear that you have this problem and I hope it doesn't discourage you too much that you stop updating.

Robin  :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 21 - 5/12/11 (2/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 18, 2011, 07:51:50 AM
Yeah, I'm testing right now, hoping that it was a prop I downloaded later.  So hard to figure out though if it is gone because the prop pox only seems to show up when you are actually trying to play the game...when testing, it remains silent, but put actually work into the tile and then it will show up.

I'm testing this 12/16/10 backup to death, nothing seems to be showing up (much like the later backup).  Most of the time the file sizes increase, even when I don't add more development or props, but then sometimes they decrease a little, but I've exited and entered many times and still no sign of pox...But like I said, the pox WILL show up once I actually go to work on this tile for real, just my luck right?

I stumbled about some advice from Diggis:

Quote from: Diggis on July 20, 2009, 03:04:28 AM
OK, a few weeks ago I stumbled upon this thread here:

Adding Props to Resized lots (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6634.0)

which struck me as interesting.  The trick outlined in that thread appeared to force the game to reload the props on a file from the lot files, not the prop subfile (where the Pox apparently lies).   

This got me thinking, if we can rebuild the sub file we might be able to remove the Pox.  After a few failed attempts which left my cities still poxed I have found a technique that at first checks appears to remove the Pox and restore props to poxed lots.

1. Back up the poxed city
2. obliterate the city (using the mayor mode tool with the dynamite that removes the city, but not the terrain)
3. open the backup in the reader and delete the prop subfile
4. open the obliterated copy in the reader and copy the prop subfile into the backup
5. restore the back up and open the game
6. set the city display level to minimum, save and exit
7. set the city display level to high and save and exit.

8. send the file to Tage for testing   :P

It would be very helpful if people with an affected city would be able to have a go at this and see if they can also restore their cities to a working state.

Edited by Barby to correct spelling errors ;D

Edited by Callagrafx to correct even more spelling errors ;D

I tried it and it does indeed replace 99% of the props, just a few easy things to replace are missing and any plopped trees on lots (mostly my parks).  I noticed that this solution was presented on page 16 of 26 in the Plop Pox thread, so it might not be a permanent solution, but it will at least allow me to keep playing a poxed city and take good pictures and once in a while have to do a little roundabout way of temporarily fixing the issue.

Wow, I saved that city and checked the file size.  The first save put the file size to 27mb, the file had only ever been 25 or 26 before, then I saved it again with all the props replaced and it jumped to 38mb!  I read through the Plop Pox thread and this isn't a cure, but only a mask, but I'll live with the inconvenience on this tile, my main downtown, South Martin, and North Downtown (my developed tiles = if they break out in this too.)  For all my only farmed large tiles, I'll restart them fresh when I get to the point of developing them more (though if I could find if they are infected or not would be really nice to not lose the farmland and the road system built within the tiles.

Okay, I've played the tile for a while. I just exited and will go back in later, hopefully the pox won't manifest.  My city file is 39,784 kb and the network file (prop subfile) is 31276616, the biggest I've ever seen it.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 22 - 5/18/11 (2/13/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 20, 2011, 09:08:54 AM
Okay, I said I was going to play the next large tile for real without testing risking loss of much work.  Instead I decided to test it, built up a terrible city and the save file and subfile jumped to 24mb, 16mb respectively.  No prop pox on that tile...I will likely load up backups of all those large tiles from September just to be absolutely safe, all my farm tiles were essentially done by that backup, so I should be in the clear on the new tiles.  I will be EXTREMELY disappointed if it shows up on the tiles after I actually build the tiles for real!

Tomorrow I get back update 23 posted for ya'll to see.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 23 - 5/21/11 (2/20/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 20, 2011, 07:39:05 PM
Update 23 - Redeveloped Peninsular Downtown
This update has been in the works for awhile.  Finally a new view of downtown Martin.  I redeveloped the street layout and the buildings have grown considerably taller.  D50 originally ran along E Main St to the docks on the east end of the peninsula.  Now D50 has been redirected on E Mitchell Ave which becomes a boulevard after the intersection with D29 (N Wisconsin Ave).  The downtown peninsula is now serviced by three Wenzel Transit Authority Metro lines - Line 1, Line 2, and Line 3.  Line 1 currently terminates along the Hawthore Pike (D34) south of Martin and runs along Wisconsin Ave (D29) until the Mitchell Ave Station which serves as a transfer point between Lines 1, 2, and 3.  Line 1 continues east along with Line 2 until Commerce Ave Station where it then heads north to the Near East Side.  Line 3 starts at the Mitchell Ave Station and runs along D29 northwest.  Line 2 travels east-west along D50 through the downtown.

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Downtown Martin on the peninsula in its earlier days.  The docks are still around along with many small tenements and small wall-to-wall businesses.

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Many years later, the street layout has changed, with Mitchell Ave becoming a wide boulevard with bus stops and metro stations in the median decorated with flora.

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The iconic Church of St. Linus is still on the corner of N Wisconsin Ave and E Main St (the former D50), but the first high school and grade school of Martintown have been replaced.

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New government facilities stand at the end of the peninsula where docks and marketplaces used to thrive.  An old brewery still remains on the corner of N Market St and E Jackson Ave.

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The Martin Municipal Convention Center.

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Quite a transformation to the peninsula.

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Here is a picture of the problem I was describing.  I open the city tile right next to the downtown one and the edge props don't seem to load, giving the appearance of many abandoned residential lots...I suppose if I can figure out this problem and it doesn't become incredibly widespread, I can adapt the game error to emulate more abandoned lots.  (WE ALL KNOW THE REAL STORY OF THE PROP POX NOW.)

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Thanks for checking out my journal.  I plan to add the metro lines to my street map, might even start working on that today.  I think my peninsular downtown has evolved well, not perfect.  I'm also building downtown further out around all the warehouse industry between the Brittany River and Bitter Creek from many updates ago.  The downtown was far too small and compact, especially for the size city I plan on Martin becoming.  Keep stopping by and feel free to offer suggestions, tips, and help.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 24 - 5/23/11 (2/27/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 22, 2011, 08:17:57 PM
Update 24 - Martin Municipal Airport
A long needed update to the District of Wenzel.  Finally an airport for the burgeoning region and the city of Martin (population as of this update of about 360,000).  The city definitely needs an airport, but I didn't want to build a huge international airport, yet.  So, here is Martin Municipal Airport, placed in a triangle of land between Oliver Rd, D15, and Martin Rd, north of Jefferson.  I built three runways because this airport, while small, still services a growing city of 360,000.  The runways are barely a mile long, though, so this airport will quickly become secondary in the future.

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ABOVE: Scenic Newberg's Creek across Martin Rd from the planned location of the airport.

BELOW: Farmland soon to host the city's first airport.


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Martin Municipal Aiport complete with three runways (one north-south, two east-west)

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The terminal and metro station (Martin Municipal Airport, Line 5)

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My first airport since my wildly successful recreation of the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport in my Sessquenna City Journal.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 24 - 5/23/11 (2/27/11)
Post by: Reikhardt on May 23, 2011, 03:15:53 AM
I'm not normally a big fan of airports (too much concrete!) but that's a really good one  &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 24 - 5/23/11 (2/27/11)
Post by: RickD on May 23, 2011, 03:40:48 AM
Wenzel is developing fast. The airport is great. I wonder how it is connected road-wise. Is there a freeway to the airport?
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 24 - 5/23/11 (2/27/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 23, 2011, 05:49:22 AM
RickD: Yeah, I'm trying to get this city larger.  Right now the airport is just connected by surface roads, no freeways in Wenzel yet.  Someday, like in real life, tearing through the developed city.

Reikhardt: Thank you.  I try to make things as realistic as possible.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 24 - 5/23/11 (2/27/11)
Post by: marsh on May 23, 2011, 06:01:34 AM
The city is growing fast. There is something unique to this MD that I love. Perhaps it is the large use of maxis to it's actual potential? Or maybe the way you seem to be recreating a city when you are not. Whatever it is I love it. Keep this going please. :)

,marsh
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 24 - 5/23/11 (2/27/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 23, 2011, 09:20:46 AM
Marsh: Thanks.  I don't know what you mean about the large use of Maxis, I do have a ton of custom content, but maybe since I don't block Maxis and us it in addition to custom stuff that's what you mean.  I'm successful if you are getting the feeling I'm recreating a city while creating a completely fictional area.  I do recreate various sections of different cities.  I look at Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland, even Los Angeles for inspiration and sometimes I'll recreate an area (usually just a normal neighborhood, no landmarks).  In Sessquenna, I recreated the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport for my cities airport, so I do a little recreating but not as the main focus of the journal (I attempted a Milwaukee recreation a while back, but just couldn't fit the city in with the limited tile sizes, etc.  My goal is to create a realistic made-up city.  If it feels like a recreation then I'm succeeding.  Thanks for the compliment!

Check out the updated District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html).  It is obviously updated to where I am currently at in development for the most part (I just finished mapping the Downtown West (West Town-Washington Park, etc).
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 25 - 5/25/11 (3/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 24, 2011, 07:55:59 PM
Update 25 - City of Jefferson - Growth
As you have all probably seen in the street map of the District of Wenzel, Jefferson is a small community north of Martin on D15.  My expansion of Martin is getting near overtaking the small community of Jefferson, so I decided to expand this soon to be suburb and give it it's own identity and downtown.

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The small farming community of Jefferson on D15.

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New Industries along the Martin Custer Railroad

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Newberg's Creek runs between Jefferson and Martin Municipal Airport to the north.

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Downtown Jefferson has grown considerably along with the addition of thousands of factory workers' homes.

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New downtown intersection of D15, Monticello Rd, and Northway St.

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The western stretch of Monticello Rd in Jefferson now hosts many businesses.

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Jefferson Elementary School on the south end of town along D15.

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The eastern end of Monticello Rd passes by the new industries along the railroad.

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Night view of the expanding Jefferson complete with the new Uniform Lighting Mod which really brightens the street lights.

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Day view of expanding Jefferson.

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Thanks for visiting Jefferson.  It is a nice change to not use alleys and to have different colored streets.  I'll be working on updating the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/).  Check it out for reference.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 25 - 5/25/11 (3/6/11)
Post by: RickD on May 26, 2011, 02:01:41 AM
The street map is awesome. Especially where it looks exactly like Google Maps.  :o I can only imagine how much time that must have taken.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 25 - 5/25/11 (3/6/11)
Post by: packersfan on May 28, 2011, 08:00:56 PM
I'm a little disappointed in the lack of comments, but maybe it's because these are backlogged updates that you guys have seen already on Simtropolis.  O well.  I'm still plugging along building my region and only two more back-updates and then I'll have new ones!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 26 - 6/2/11 (3/13/11)
Post by: packersfan on June 02, 2011, 08:51:45 AM
Update 26 - Near South Side: Wisconsin and Oklahoma
Today we will go to the Near South Side, south of downtown Martin along the shore.  In this update we will look at the area around the intersection of S Wisconsin Ave (D29) and E Oklahoma Ave.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) for reference.


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ABOVE: The intersection of Oklahoma and Wisconsin many years before development.

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The rail line splits here with one line going west to Hohler, while the older line continues south where it will later split headed towards Hawthorne or St Paul.

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Thanks for stopping by.  I'm working on updating the maps of my city to a google-type map.  I've already completed two sections and I think it is turning out great, so if you check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) some will be google mapped.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 26 - 6/2/11 (3/13/11)
Post by: sumwonyuno on June 02, 2011, 01:32:17 PM
The town looks great!

I had that issue with one of the street light mods.  It's certainly a bug.   &mmm
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 26 - 6/2/11 (3/13/11)
Post by: kelis on June 02, 2011, 03:55:28 PM
Stunning street lights and great pics  &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 26 - 6/2/11 (3/13/11)
Post by: bat on June 03, 2011, 08:22:13 AM
The District of Wenzel is looking great!
Looking forward to more... :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 26 - 6/2/11 (3/13/11)
Post by: packersfan on June 07, 2011, 09:25:26 AM
Thanks for the responses!  The next backlogged update is the last I made a while back in March, it consisted of one picture of West Town.  That section of town is on the poxed tile.  I've finished the tile using a workaround to eliminate the effects of the pox, but I've decided that I can't have a full enjoyable experience in what is essentially the core tile of my city, and have finally decided to start the tile completely fresh.  First I must figure out if I can just take the tile and obliterate the city and if that will clear the pox or if I have to rerender the entire region and import a fresh tile.  After that I will begin rebuilding the downtown west area with a little better planning and hopefully no pox, of course.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 26 - 6/2/11 (3/13/11)
Post by: packersfan on June 13, 2011, 10:41:53 PM
Can anyone help me with the modular railyards...I can't figure out how to use them modularly...they don't really seem to fit together.  Or if nothing there, can someone help me out with ways to make a populated looking railyard.  I've been trying to build one and nothing is pleasing my eye.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 26 - 6/2/11 (3/13/11)
Post by: Tomas Neto on July 13, 2011, 04:46:41 PM
Nice town, really a great city!!!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 27 - 7/20/11
Post by: packersfan on July 20, 2011, 11:55:40 AM
Update 27 - Downtown Martin - West Town
Sorry for the long delay!  This is my first update in four months.  Since the last update, I have had to completely rebuild the West Town tile which had been plagued with Prop Pox.  Well the tile is rebuilt, the map complete, and here is the first in a series of updates of Downtown Martin/West Town.


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I included labels for a few of the Wenzel Transit Authority Metro stations.  I didn't label all of them I noticed.

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At the bottom of this mosaic is the government center of the Republic of Wenzel.

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Martin Central Railway Station is the passenger train hub for the City of Martin to various destinations within the Republic of Wenzel.

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Martin Municipal Stadium is currently home to an Independent League baseball team, the Warriors.

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That's a little slice of the western section of Downtown Martin.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are and to see the Metro Lines.  Just as I finished this post I realized I forgot to include a new shot of the region.  I will definitely include one in the next update in two weeks.  I won't be able to post next week, since I will be in Iowa riding in the RAGBRAI almost 500 miles across the state of Iowa.

Thanks for following.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 27 - 7/20/11 - Downtown Martin - West Town
Post by: sumwonyuno on July 21, 2011, 02:03:29 PM
I'm glad the city turned out great!  Enjoy your trip!  ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 27 - 7/20/11 - Downtown Martin - West Town
Post by: Tomas Neto on July 24, 2011, 07:19:29 PM
Nice again!!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 27 - 7/20/11 - Downtown Martin - West Town
Post by: Skimbo on July 25, 2011, 01:38:15 AM
Various nice updates, You've made there =)
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 28 - 8/4/11 - Downtown Martin - Grand Avenue
Post by: packersfan on August 04, 2011, 11:39:32 AM
Update 28 - Downtown Martin - Grand Avenue
Here are some more views of Downtown Martin around North Grand Ave and Bitter Creek.


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I screwed up on these next two mosaics, it really should just be one large large one, as you can see, doh.

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Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are and to see the Metro Lines.  I lied again, I didn't include a region shot!!!

Thanks for following.

Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 28 - 8/4/11 - Downtown Martin - Grand Avenue
Post by: RickD on August 05, 2011, 02:57:15 AM
Good looking waterfront park.  :thumbsup: I like the rail line with all the level crossings. I see this very often on Google Earth in american cities.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 28 - 8/4/11 - Downtown Martin - Grand Avenue
Post by: Tomas Neto on August 06, 2011, 08:16:01 AM
Nice mosaics!!! Very good!!!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 28 - 8/4/11 - Downtown Martin - Grand Avenue
Post by: bat on August 08, 2011, 02:27:57 AM
Great pictures and mosaics of your city!!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 28 - 8/4/11 - Downtown Martin - Grand Avenue
Post by: ricardomiranda on August 09, 2011, 05:41:50 PM
Nice mosaic !
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 29 - 8/12/11 - Highland and Southall Neighborhoods
Post by: packersfan on August 12, 2011, 12:52:11 PM
Update 29 - Highland and Southall Neighborhoods
Welcome to the area south of Brittany River (Highland Neighborhood) and the area southwest of Downtown and West Town (Southall Neighborhood).  Highland Neighborhood has a little bit of a new look compared to an earlier update, since I had to rebuild the entire tile.  So enjoy!


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Highland Neighborhood

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Southall Neighborhood

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Southall College

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Finally got that region picture up!  The next update with focus on the area west of the railway around Parquart University and the 32nd Street corridor.  I have a large mosaic in the works for it.  Comment and enjoy!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 29 - 8/12/11 - Highland and Southall Neighborhoods
Post by: ricardomiranda on August 12, 2011, 05:43:12 PM
Big Region , fantastic update !"
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 29 - 8/12/11 - Highland and Southall Neighborhoods
Post by: Ol.S / Benoit on August 12, 2011, 11:38:31 PM
Man, the region overview is one of the best I've seen so far...
And this is also a great update !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 29 - 8/12/11 - Highland and Southall Neighborhoods
Post by: bat on August 19, 2011, 05:11:40 AM
Welcome to page 9!

Really great 29th update there! The overview is fantastic!
Looking forward to update 30... :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 30 - 8/19/11
Post by: packersfan on August 19, 2011, 12:02:30 PM
Update 30 - Parquart, Southall, and Highland Neighborhoods
Here are some more shots of the western area of this rebuilt tile.  Included are some shots of Parquart University and industrial zones south of Brittany River.


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W Sherman Ave and N 32nd St

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W North Ave and N 32nd St

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...and a super big mosaic

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Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  Next update we will move out of the downtown area maybe South Martin or Portland to the west along the river.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 30 - 8/19/11
Post by: marsh on August 19, 2011, 12:16:53 PM
My only suggestion would be to put cars on those roads. They look so dead.  &ops Maybe re-lot the traffic controllers so they work to your advantage. Make some plain grass lots, make some parking lots, or even houses. To blend in as much as possible. :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 30 - 8/19/11
Post by: packersfan on August 19, 2011, 12:45:59 PM
True, the roads are a little dead.  I don't have the ability to re-lot, but I do have the traffic lots.  Unfortunately, I can't get the lot editor to work...there are a LOT of lots I would like to re-lot.

Perhaps, I also have the automata set on low and forgot to reset it when I returned to a populated city.  I usually turn it down when I take pictures of the farm areas.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 30 - 8/19/11
Post by: bat on August 20, 2011, 08:44:54 AM
Fantastic mosaic of the industrial area and neighborhood!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 30 - 8/19/11
Post by: nbvc on August 20, 2011, 10:37:59 AM
Nice update. I like the industrial area. &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 30 - 8/19/11
Post by: packersfan on August 25, 2011, 10:56:22 PM
Replies to Your Comments
nbvc: Nice update. I like the industrial area.

Thanks.  Yeah, I like it too, always trying for as much realism as possible.

bat:
Fantastic mosaic of the industrial area and neighborhood!

Thanks a lot.  Mosaics are so important to show detail but also a large area.

Ol.s / Benoit:
Man, the region overview is one of the best I've seen so far...
And this is also a great update !


Thanks a lot.  I've always been inspired by fantastic realistic region shots and I'm glad to finally be in that conversation.

ricardomiranda:
Big Region , fantastic update !

Well region size is a matter of point of view.  My city isn't nearly as big as even Milwaukee, much less Chicago, New York, or Los Angeles which spread of tens of miles!

Thanks for all the great comments.  I'll try to be more diligent posting replies in the future.  Update 31 will be up around noon (US Central Time) on August 26.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: packersfan on August 26, 2011, 08:53:24 AM
Update 31 - Staples Center
Now we move west along Washington Avenue.  Here is the development of parking for the Staples Center near and around the intersection of West Washington Avenue and North 48th Street.


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ABOVE: Industrial businesses along West Washington Avenue.

BELOW: Later lots are abandoned and cleared.


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New parking lots are constructed in the open spaces to serve the new Staples Center arena.

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The neighborhood and more parking around the Staples Center.

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What do you think?  I have more mosaics and pictures from around North 40th Street and West Washington Avenue for the next update.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: bat on August 26, 2011, 10:41:06 AM
Nice work on the parking area! Also great big street map!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: wallasey on August 27, 2011, 01:17:56 AM
And enjoyable and realistic update!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: Skimbo on August 27, 2011, 04:32:42 AM
Update 31 gives a real american feel and update 30 is also nice (Except of the railroads, slightly curvy)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: RickD on August 29, 2011, 05:29:43 AM
I have to repeat myself: I love this MD and your Map is impressive.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: art128 on August 29, 2011, 05:41:21 AM
Excellent update, the area around the stapples center is wonderful. Good job.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: CrossSide on August 29, 2011, 05:57:33 AM
Stunning! That region shot and that big mosaic are one of the best i've seen! Only suggestion I can give is to keep the railroads more straight, as they hardly ever have so much turns.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: Sciurus on August 29, 2011, 11:21:26 AM
That's very nice, I like :thumbsup:

Guillaume. :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: ricardomiranda on August 29, 2011, 04:45:57 PM
Suburbs cool!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 31 - 8/26/11
Post by: packersfan on September 02, 2011, 12:49:51 PM
Replies to Your Comments

ricardomiranda: Suburbs cool!
Not quite suburbs yet, but we are moving further out from the downtown, so more low-density residential.

Sciurus:
That's very nice, I like 

Guillaume.


Thank you.  Glad to notice some new names in the comments!  You guys inspire me to keep going strong.

CrossSide:
Stunning! That region shot and that big mosaic are one of the best i've seen! Only suggestion I can give is to keep the railroads more straight, as they hardly ever have so much turns.

I understand what you mean about the rail, however the curves are really just a way to give the roads and rail different angle directions as opposed to just 0/45/90/135/180.

art128:
Excellent update, the area around the stapples center is wonderful. Good job.

Thanks, I'm also happy with how the area turned out.

RickD:
I have to repeat myself: I love this MD and your Map is impressive.

Thank you so much.  I'm really starting to get rave comments about my map.  Let it be known that the map is essentially a mosaic too created by stitching together maps from all the city tiles using HTML.  I plan, due to some demand, a tutorial on how I created my region street map.

Skimbo:
Update 31 gives a real american feel and update 30 is also nice (Except of the railroads, slightly curvy)

Thank you, that is the ultimate goal.  I explained the rail earlier (limitations of the game).

wallasey:
And enjoyable and realistic update!

Thanks, realism is the name of the game!

bat:
Nice work on the parking area! Also great big street map!!

Parking areas always help add realism to American sim cities.  Thanks, the map is definitely very enjoyable to make and present.

I try to post on a weekly basis, but my work schedule shifted again, and I was a little lazy today, so an update should be up tomorrow, Saturday, September 3.

Title: District of Wenzel - Update 32 - 9/3/11
Post by: packersfan on September 03, 2011, 12:57:27 PM
Update 32 - Garfield Park and Portland Creek Vicinity
This update is a little scattered though most of it focuses on North 40th Street and West Washington Avenue.  The mosaics cover a few neighborhoods - Garfield Park (around 40th and Washington), Marshall Peninsula (area between the Brittany River and Portland Creek), and Washburn (west of 48th and north of Washington).  I will have future updates focusing more on each of these neighborhoods individually, but for now, enjoy some great overviews.


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Night view of the southeastern corner of Washburn neighborhood, the Staples Center, and Marshall Peninsula.

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Day view of North 40th Street and Garfield Park neighborhood east of the throughfare.

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Day view of North 40th Street, Holt Museum, and Garfield Park neighborhood west of the throughfare.

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No idea where the next update will take us, but I should post another region view.  Despite my residential demand being through the roof, residential zones are slow to develop in some key areas that I'm working on so a little frustration with that, but all your awesome feedback is keeping me going!  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 32 - 9/3/11
Post by: RickD on September 06, 2011, 02:23:34 AM
QuoteI plan, due to some demand, a tutorial on how I created my region street map.

I'd really appreciate it. I think I know how you did it in theory. But in practice all my attempts to make something similar failed.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 32 - 9/3/11
Post by: Tomas Neto on September 10, 2011, 04:16:30 AM
Awesome work!!! Amazing update!!!   &apls &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 32 - 9/3/11
Post by: packersfan on September 10, 2011, 01:26:57 PM
Replies to Your Comments:

Tomas Neto: Awesome work!!! Amazing update!!!

Thanks a lot.  Once again I will be delaying my update, ugh.  I'm trying to update every Saturday now, but this week I was trying to getting into modding a few lots.  I want to take NoFunk's Milwaukee Apartments and make them ploppable as landmarks, commercial, or industrial.  I want the look, but obviously we can't plop residential, so I've been trying to figure that out with no luck, and even less luck running various SC4 Tools, ugh.  So the update will be a little behind, but should be up on Sunday.

RickD:
I'd really appreciate it. I think I know how you did it in theory. But in practice all my attempts to make something similar failed.

Yup, another project I really should get to.  If you tell me what you think I did I could probably give you some basic pointers and redirects.  I'll try to get that put together too in the upcoming weeks.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 32 - 9/3/11
Post by: bat on September 11, 2011, 08:22:47 AM
Nice new shots of your city!!! :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 33 - 9/11/11
Post by: packersfan on September 11, 2011, 04:16:53 PM
Update 33 - Marshall Peninsula Neighborhood
As promised here is a closer look at the neighborhood on Marshall Peninsula.


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City spreads out into old farmland.

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Workshops, a grocery store, and a gas station now sit at the intersection on North 40th Street and West Marshall Ave.

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Duffy Park on the corner of West Marshall Avenue and North 48th Street.

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Sawyer Avenue Elementary School at the corner of West Sawyer Avenue and North 42nd Street.

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48th Street and Brittany River Highway Line 6 Purple WTAM Station

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Overview of Marshall Peninsula

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I'm trying to do some more lot editing, but haven't had much luck.  What I want to do in one case is take NoFunk's Milwaukee apartments and make them into either landmarks or commercial lots so I can plop the residential buildings without them abandoning.  Well as you can see the region is really filling out.  I'm actually getting to a point where I might add in some highways.  That will be fun, haha.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 33 - 9/11/11
Post by: Tomas Neto on September 12, 2011, 02:53:00 AM
The first picture is fantastic, awesome!!! Great region!!! Another awesome update, with nice pics and a beautiful mosaic!!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 33 - 9/11/11
Post by: noahclem on September 12, 2011, 04:26:49 AM
Wow your map is just incredible  &apls  I feel like I'm looking at a real map of a smaller version of Milwaukee or Chicago. Also, very nice looking region view.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 33 - 9/11/11
Post by: art128 on September 12, 2011, 09:05:12 AM
Yet another superb update. The region view is, as always, very very impressive and inspiring!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 33 - 9/11/11
Post by: bat on September 12, 2011, 01:20:59 PM
Another great update! Also wonderful region overview!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 33 - 9/11/11
Post by: packersfan on September 16, 2011, 12:19:40 PM
I reinstall SC4 and Rush Hour, but now DAMN doesn't work anymore.  I'm trying to re-setup DAMN, but can't for the life of me find a simple walkthrough on setup anymore.  I remember having a step by step walkthrough when I first used it, but can't find it anywhere now!  Any help!?
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 33 - 9/11/11
Post by: Yan077 on September 17, 2011, 01:54:31 AM
The region view is extraordinary realistic, congrats for this work  &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 34 - 9/17/11
Post by: packersfan on September 17, 2011, 12:22:07 PM
Update 34 - South Martin - McHenry Park and Lafayette School
Today we travel to an interesting section of the District, the city of South Martin.  Originally just a town at the crossroads of D34, D230, and D140, South Martin has expanded and now encompasses the area south of Hohler Ave and north of the Penelope River.  A western boundary has yet to be determined and the city of Martin is racing to annex land so as not to be cut off from the Penelope River by South Martin and Hawthorne.

This update has pictures from the expanded area of South Martin, the next update will have a picture of the original town area.  The pictures here are from the area between Hawthorne Avenue, Fort Orangeport Drive, South 16th Street, and S 8th Street, with McHenry Boulevard slicing through.



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The scene has certainly changed (along with the orientation of lots) since farmland reigned.  Here we see farmland just prior to development with WTAM Line 1 (Red) running along D34.

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McHenry Park and Boulevard

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South Martin Public Library and Lafayette Elementary School

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That was a shorter update than usual, but I wanted to get it up and keep the area focused.  As you can maybe see, I'm having a little difficulty with the supports for the el-rail.  I updated NAM, RHW, and NWM before taking the pictures and the supports disappeared, though the NAM readme warned of this and that rebuilding the line should fix it, but even after rebuilding the line and reinstalling the El-Rail Facelift Mod many of the poles are still missing.  Any help is greatly appreciated.

I also finally created some custom lots of Milwaukee apartments which while appearing residential are really commercial, so I can plop them where I want and they won't dilapidate.

Oh, and how do you like the new masthead for the lead picture?  I made it a more transparent and added a second color, which I may change depending on the focus of an update or just random colors for fun.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 34 - 9/17/11
Post by: Lior on September 17, 2011, 12:44:22 PM
Very nice update! Your suburbs are amazing!!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 34 - 9/17/11
Post by: bat on September 18, 2011, 05:09:29 AM
Nice park and image of the school.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 34 - 9/17/11
Post by: nbvc on September 18, 2011, 05:40:54 AM
Great work. I like region overview. &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 34 - 9/17/11
Post by: Dantes on September 18, 2011, 03:23:54 PM
That looks so American. Fantastic!  :) Great idea to build very much so unusual diagonal streets.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 34 - 9/17/11
Post by: RickD on September 20, 2011, 01:23:30 AM
This area has changed a lot. Interesting to see this.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 34 - 9/17/11
Post by: packersfan on September 23, 2011, 11:00:43 PM
Replies to Your Comments:
RickD: This area has changed a lot. Interesting to see this.

My original plan for this region was to show a lot of before and after shots.

Dantes:
That looks so American. Fantastic!   Great idea to build very much so unusual diagonal streets.

Yeah, the diagonal area is supposed to represent the other axis grids we see in some American cities (Houston, etc)

nbvc:
Great work. I like region overview.

Region overviews are the best, haha

bat:
Nice park and image of the school....

Thanks, schools and parks are a must for realism.

Lior:
Very nice update! Your suburbs are amazing!!

Thank you.  I wouldn't classify these as suburbs yet as they are still mostly part of the central city, but I get your meaning.

Yan077:
The region view is extraordinary realistic, congrats for this work

Thank you very much.  Glad the region view is looking realistic :D

art128:
Yet another superb update. The region view is, as always, very very impressive and inspiring!

Glad to be an inspiration.

noahclem:
Wow your map is just incredible    I feel like I'm looking at a real map of a smaller version of Milwaukee or Chicago. Also, very nice looking region view.

Yeah, the map is my baby and should have a feel of Milwaukee and Chicago.  Glad to see it is appreciated!

Tomas Neto:
The first picture is fantastic, awesome!!! Great region!!! Another awesome update, with nice pics and a beautiful mosaic!!!

Thank you thank you!

I'm plugging away at my city. I regret a little that the city doesn't have a historical development (I mean no fast food, etc) but I'm going to try to continue to develop it as closely as I can to a little bit of a historical slant. So soon freeways may plow through the city. I'm actually getting ideas where to place the freeways and had how much the city would change in look and feel, but that is still a number of updates away.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 34 - 9/17/11
Post by: Ol.S / Benoit on September 24, 2011, 09:23:11 AM
Just saw your region shot, amazing !
Well last update is also really nice, I love the way you develop it, good work ! :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 34 - 9/17/11
Post by: Houston_Fan on September 24, 2011, 02:06:03 PM
I just love how this CJ is in an American style, but for a city of its size, lacks any freeways whatsoever.  Perhaps "Vancouverism" lies in the future for the District of Wenzel?
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 33 - 9/11/11
Post by: jmyers2043 on September 24, 2011, 05:29:42 PM
hi Packersfan

Wow, great aerial shot. It is very inspiring.

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Thank you for sharing.

- Jim
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 35 - 9/25/11
Post by: packersfan on September 25, 2011, 11:38:11 AM
Update 35 - South Martin - Martin Hohler R.R. and Haydn Avenue
Here is some more of South Martin.  I didn't really do much more developing of the Martin Metro area, but I've been playing around a little bit with RHW and building up some other small towns a few miles out.  I've also been doing a lot of looking at old maps of developing Milwaukee and noting the road system before freeways, all in anticipation of introducing expressways in some capacity to the region!  So for now, more views of South Martin right along its border with Martin at Hohler Avenue and the Martin - Hohler Railroad.


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Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.

I'm really trying to get a better idea how to incorporate railroads more realistically into my city in a historical manner with old style factories like Milwaukee and Chicago.  Looking back at the way Milwaukee was back before expressways is amazing, since I've only known the city in relation to the expressways and not as a single unit with railroads and rivers the only things crossing the grid street system.  I hope to be able to capture more of that as I go forward in my city building.

Thanks for visiting!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 35 - 9/25/11
Post by: Swordmaster on September 25, 2011, 12:20:37 PM
Heh, great city going there. I like the industrial areas very much, great to see them well connected to the railway.

I haven't read through all of the MD yet, so maybe someone might have said this before, but why don't you use some FAR / FARR instead of those curvy roads and railroads? Especially the railroads would hurt like this in real.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 35 - 9/25/11
Post by: Skimbo on September 30, 2011, 08:04:36 AM
I haven't commented for too long now: Several cool updates =)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 35 - 9/25/11
Post by: RickD on October 06, 2011, 08:01:11 AM
I read the first part of your mapping tutorial. So far so good. I am looking forward to the next parts. Those will be the most interesting for me. :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 35 - 9/25/11
Post by: packersfan on March 05, 2012, 06:37:10 PM
Hello, long time no see.  Again I was inadvertently banned from the site by using an unapproved VPN which appeared to be Spambot according to the site.  Maybe I should have tried to clear my cookies and cache back then, but I am back, so again my updates have fallen far behind here where I am at Simtropolis.  So I guess I will start the process of updating here again  ;D.  I am having a lot of trouble with VPNs and the Great Firewall of China.  If my updates look funky just let me know because I can't preview them accurately since imageshack (where most of my pictures are stored) is blocked here.  Great to be back to this great Sim City community!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 36 - 3/6/12
Post by: packersfan on March 05, 2012, 09:47:39 PM
Update 36 - Introducing the National Highway System
This is not a full update with SimCity pictures, but it is an alert that I have uploaded and updated a bunch of maps to the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html).  On the map you will see two new highways designated N45 and N20.  These are part of the new National Highway System.  The National Highway System sign is an inverted triangle outlined in dark blue with the highway number in the top section of the sign followed by "WNHS" standing for Wenzel National Highway System and then at the bottom is the district, state, or province designation.  In the case of the District of Wenzel it is "DW".

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The new N20 will replace D10 on Highland Avenue (south of the Brittany River), and then continue southwest along Ogden Avenue.  D10 has been shifted to Baltimore Avenue and will continue along that corridor on the south edge of the Brittany River.

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The new N45 will come from the north piggybacking with D15 through Jefferson.  At the intersection with D29, N45 will piggyback on D29 (Clement Avenue/Wisconsin Avenue) through Downtown Martin.  Then it will follow D34 southwest to Hawthorne before continuing again following D29's current route south.

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North-South National Highway routes will be designated with odd-numbers while East-West routes will be designated with even numbers.

Thanks for checking out the District of Wenzel!  Update 37 - Rutland - is in the works!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 36 - 3/6/12 (10/11/11)
Post by: RickD on March 06, 2012, 12:56:34 AM
Ah, I was wondering why you didn't post here anymore. I wanted to thank you for the fantastic map making tutorial at Simtropolis. Finally I am able to achieve good looking results.  :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 37 - 3/7/12 (10/11/11)
Post by: packersfan on March 07, 2012, 05:52:08 AM
Update 37 - Rutland - North Harrison Avenue
Well I said the next update was in the works and here it is!  Welcome to Rutland, the name was around from early on and was not influenced by and did not influence the rundown nature of this area just north of Downtown Martin.  To say the least, the area is in a little bit of a "rut".  As you will see, there are many low income houses and many abandoned lots.  Today we will focus on North Harrison Avenue (er,I mean Road, I mislabeled the title of this update!!!!).  Harrison Road also carries the designation of County Highway H, and it serves as the north-south axis of the cities street and address numbering.  North-south streets to the west of Harrison Road are numbered and those to the east bear names like east-west streets.  East-west streets on the west side of Harrison Road are designated "West ***** Street" and those on the east are "East ***** Street".


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Views travelling north on North Harrison Road.

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"The Bowl" - the intersection of Orchard Avenue and Harrison Road named after the depression of land at the crossroads - still home to many farms.

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"The Bowl" now a busy intersection surrounded by industry and business and a recycling center.

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The highlighted area is what we saw today.

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Thanks for stopping by.  Next time we will continue touring Rutland along North 8th Street (N45 - formerly D15).  Tell me what you think!  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 38 - 3/10/12 (10/18/11)
Post by: packersfan on March 10, 2012, 03:38:23 AM
Update 38 - Rutland - North 8th Street and Rutland High
Today we move over a 1/2 mile to North 8th Street (National Highway 45 formerly District Highway 15).  8th Street has serves as a central artery right through the core of Martin and the downtown.  Originally designated District Highway 15, D15's northern terminus is now the intersection of North 8th Street and North Clement Ave (D29).  At this point N45 switches from Clement Avenue to 8th Street.  The District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) still has traces of the old designation.


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A later day-view of the same intersection in the title picture.  The intersection has been updated with new turn lanes.

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Another intersection updated with new turn lanes.

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Ulysses Rutland High School named after an early civic leader from the Rutland section of the city.

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Do these updates seem a little dull, I hope not.  Next time we will move west along West Orchard Avenue and the area between it and North Clement Avenue.  Tell me what you think!  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 38 - 3/10/12 (10/18/11)
Post by: Girafe on March 10, 2012, 04:04:49 AM
Nice update,

Neighbourhood is impressive  ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 38 - 3/10/12 (10/18/11)
Post by: nbvc on March 10, 2012, 06:08:26 AM
Great updates. You suburbs look always very nice. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 38 - 3/10/12 (10/18/11)
Post by: ScottFTL on March 10, 2012, 07:55:57 AM
Dull?  Not at all.  I don't comment nearly enough, but I really enjoy your updates.  You capture the look of a Midwestern city perfectly.

I'm curious what you use to create the back alleys.  It reminds me of Chicago, and I'd love to use them myself.

Great work.  Keep it up!   &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 39 - 3/12/12 (10/26/11)
Post by: packersfan on March 11, 2012, 07:48:49 PM
Replies to Your Comments:
Glad to be back.  I will try to reply to the latest comments.  Sorry if I didn't reply to yours.  Just comment again and put an angry face, haha.

ScottFTL:
Dull?  Not at all.  I don't comment nearly enough, but I really enjoy your updates.  You capture the look of a Midwestern city perfectly.

I'm curious what you use to create the back alleys.  It reminds me of Chicago, and I'd love to use them myself.

Great work.  Keep it up!


Thanks, I really look at Chicago for inspiration (even though I am from Milwaukee, and I do look there to for inspiration).  Hmm, the back alleys.  I will have to dig around......Sometimes I use plain concrete filler, sometimes I use old industrial concrete with grass growing between the tiles, and these residential ones from thegrindre (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/13891-rah-paved-alleys/) over at Simtropolis.

nbvc:
Great updates. You suburbs look always very nice.

Thanks, just try to look at real life cities.

Girafe:
Nice update,

Neighbourhood is impressive


Thank you.  Hope you enjoy some more.

Update 39 - Rutland - West Orchard and North Clement
Today we'll overview the neighborhood around West Orchard Avenue (District Highway 42) and North Clement Avenue (District Highway 29).  First up is a mosaic starting from Lookout Park on West Vine Street and North 14th Street down to around West Hubbard Street and North 6th Street.


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Now a little trip westbound on West Orchard Avenue.  The setting sun glares off the sign for Stan's Bowling Alley on the corner of Orchard and 8th.

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A few restaurants, shops, and old workshops line Orchard Avenue.

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WTA Metro transfer station between lines 3 (Yellow) and 5 (Orange) at the intersection of Orchard and Clement Avenues.

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Industrial development on the northeast side of Clement, but open grass between the avenue and the Martin-Sussex Railroad.

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On the southwest side of the railroad are more factories and the Clement Power Station.

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Industrial development is sandwiched between the railroad and West Broadway Avenue

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Wide shots of the area.  The area is highlighted in the region shot.

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I got my hands into the coloring effects in GIMP a little bit on this update as you can see.  Well that about wraps it up for the Rutland area.  I didn't showcase Rutland Park or the Orchard Creek Parkway.  I will save those for a Martin Park System update.  Next update is number 40!!!  Hard to believe.  There is a lot to show.  I have no set plan for the next update, so tell me what you would like to see.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 39 - 3/12/12 (10/26/11)
Post by: RickD on March 12, 2012, 03:52:18 AM
I love your suburbs. It is like Google Earth.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 40 - 3/14/12 (11/3/11)
Post by: packersfan on March 13, 2012, 08:56:55 PM
Replies to Your Comments:

RickD: I love your suburbs. It is like Google Earth.

Thank you.  One of my keys to building a realistic city.  Look at real cities and try to emulate and recreate things (especially when trying to sprawl out).  After a while it begins to feel like I am just building block after block of houses and maybe not building realistically, so I check google earth, and I find that I am for the most part building a typically mid-western U.S. city.

Update 40 - Henne Park Medical Center
Today we will see the area around North 32nd Street and West Townshend Avenue.  Right on the northeast corner in Henne Park Medical Center.


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The area many years ago as farmland.  Townshend and 32nd did not even exist except as property lines.

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Peach Park is located on the northwest corner of 34th and Chambers.

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Maria Elementary School and Maria Public Library just north of Henne Park Medical Center.

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St. Peter's Catholic Parish and School just south of Henne Park.

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Well again I got into some more tools in GIMP.  My next update will be around the southern area of Henne Park.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 38 - 3/10/12 (10/18/11)
Post by: Swordmaster on March 18, 2012, 08:52:07 AM
I'm very happy to see this MD return!

Quote from: packersfan on March 10, 2012, 03:38:23 AMDo these updates seem a little dull, I hope not.

What?  ()what()

I really like how you name all the stuff and how you've laid out the city. And how you leave open plots in your neighborhoods - that's often a recurring beef I have with many MDs. Moreover, your region view is still one of the more impressive to be seen on this site. So, dull - not quite.  ;)

Cheers,
Willy
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 41 - 3/19/12 (11/9/11)
Post by: packersfan on March 18, 2012, 11:18:39 PM
Replies to Your Comments:

Swordmaster: I'm very happy to see this MD return!

What? 

I really like how you name all the stuff and how you've laid out the city. And how you leave open plots in your neighborhoods - that's often a recurring beef I have with many MDs. Moreover, your region view is still one of the more impressive to be seen on this site. So, dull - not quite. 

Cheers,
Willy


Thanks a lot.  Sometimes I worry my city is just repetitive and nothing flashy like some other MDs.  As for leaving open plots, yeah, very realistic (though I wish I could do it more in the core and not so much in the "suburbs"), but depending on how big the city gets the current "suburbs" will be "core".  Thanks for the positive comments.

Update 41 - Henne Park: Trinity Boulevard
Today we will tour the area around Broadway Avenue, Orchard Avenue, and Trinity Boulevard.  This area is a pocket of low-density housing between higher density housing and businesses to the east, west, and south.  The area is serviced by Line 5 Orange of the WTAM with a station at the corner of Orchard and Trinity, and the nearby Line 3 Yellow along Clement Avenue and the transfer station at the intersection of Orchard and Clement.  There are also Line 3 Yellow stops at Townshend Avenue and Trinity Boulevard where Clement Avenue intersects.


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Broadway Avenue at night.

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Broadway Avenue neighborhood.

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Now a little drive north on Trinity Boulevard (2400 West), named after the village along its path just west of the City of Jefferson.

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Old Henne Park village hall.

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Henne Park High School home of the Scorpions and big rivals with Ulysses Rutland High School.

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Next time we will move over to the southwest area of Henne Park around North 32nd Street.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 41 - 3/19/12 (11/9/11)
Post by: ricardomiranda on March 19, 2012, 07:09:46 AM
You have a large area and does a great job, I'm impressed, congratulations!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 41 - 3/19/12 (11/9/11)
Post by: RickD on March 20, 2012, 01:29:11 AM
Yes, your MD is not perfect in all the little details. But this is something only a few have achieved. What I love about your MD is the "big picture" approach. The suburbs look extremely realistic from a greater perspective. And I appreciate that everything makes sense and is believable. No strange roads leading nowhere, just for the show.  ;)

I enjoy all your updates very much and, of course, your street map is always impressive to look at.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 42 - 3/23/12 (11/17/11)
Post by: packersfan on March 22, 2012, 09:27:15 PM
Replies to Your Comments:

RickD: Yes, your MD is not perfect in all the little details. But this is something only a few have achieved. What I love about your MD is the "big picture" approach. The suburbs look extremely realistic from a greater perspective. And I appreciate that everything makes sense and is believable. No strange roads leading nowhere, just for the show. 

I enjoy all your updates very much and, of course, your street map is always impressive to look at.


Thanks.  I am a perfectionist and wish I could achieve some of the amazing lotting that others have achieved for realism in their cities.  Of course, I don't have enough time or patience to devote to making every lot perfect.  I suppose it is a trade-off.  To build an entire region up, you can focus on making every little detail perfect like if you were just building a perfect downtown for a series of pictures, but nothing else.

For some odd reason I get the feeling the street map is completely unnecessary and my time commitment to it is silly.  I don't understand why I think this sometimes because nearly every comment includes a positive endorsement of the map.

ricardomiranda:
You have a large area and does a great job, I'm impressed, congratulations!

Thank you.  If you have been checking out my street map lately, you will notice that the city is far larger than what the region shots in these updates show (since these are backlogged updates that I wasn't able to post here for a while).  The positive feedback always helps control my PERFECTIONISM, ha.

You will also notice, I am not changing any of the contents of the updates...so today you will see my reaction that I feel I should label more and more buildings, haha.  I don't know what it was.  Maybe I was feeling a little bored with my city journal at that point.


Update 42 - Henne Park - North 32nd Street (Purple Line 6)
The southwest area of Henne Park is more urban and dense around North 32nd Street.  Traveling above the street is the elevated rail line WTAM Purple Line 6.


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Police and Fire Stations on 32nd Street between Warnimont Avenue and Brown Street.

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I'm a little disappointed with my update here.  I need to really label more buildings especially police and fire houses, but I really didn't plan ahead on that.  As always, finding new things to make the journal better and more realistic.  Hope you enjoyed the more urban area.  No plan for next week's update.  Once again, any suggestions for a place to see, comment and request.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 42 - 3/23/12 (11/17/11)
Post by: nbvc on March 22, 2012, 10:44:02 PM
Nice update also great wotk on the last one with the Broadway Avenue. :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 43 - 3/27/12 (11/26/11)
Post by: packersfan on March 26, 2012, 07:56:22 PM
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nbvc: Nice update also great wotk on the last one with the Broadway Avenue.

Thank you for the kind words!

Update 43 - Wellington Park Neighborhood
Wellington Park Neighborhood is on the south side of Brittany River currently encompassing the area between South Ogden Avenue (N20), West Baltimore Avenue (D10), South 72nd Street (D31), and West Lucas Road.  The area is serviced by two WTAM lines - Green Line 4 and Purple Line 6.


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Next time we'll check out Wellington Park itself.  A little bit of a teaser in the region photo.  You can see some of my projects to the south along the Penelope River.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 43 - 3/27/12 (11/26/11)
Post by: bat on March 27, 2012, 02:07:41 AM
That are great views of your city. And the region overview is looking fantastic. The street map is nice, too.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 43 - 3/27/12 (11/26/11)
Post by: Swordmaster on March 27, 2012, 07:31:30 AM
Wow, these are some awesome shots. Some great strip malls and suburban neighborhoods there. I especially like the alleys at the back of the houses. And that street map is still one of the best out there! I'm kind of curious to see when you'll take on freeway development.

Cheers,
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 43 - 3/27/12 (11/26/11)
Post by: Aaron Graham on March 27, 2012, 02:35:15 PM
Looks great, I like tat you have named this streets, keep it up. :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 44 - 3/29/12 (12/3/11)
Post by: packersfan on March 28, 2012, 08:47:23 PM
Replies to Your Comments:
Aaron Graham: Looks great, I like tat you have named this streets, keep it up.

Yes, it really adds to the fun and realism to name the streets.

Swordmaster:
Wow, these are some awesome shots. Some great strip malls and suburban neighborhoods there. I especially like the alleys at the back of the houses. And that street map is still one of the best out there! I'm kind of curious to see when you'll take on freeway development.

Cheers,
Willy


Well I actually am taking on freeway development now.  Since, these updates are all backed up you guys are actually a few months behind what I am doing currently, so if you check out the street map you will see freeways starting to pop up.

bat:
That are great views of your city. And the region overview is looking fantastic. The street map is nice, too.

Thank you, I really hope I can get this city really big and spread out.

Update 44 - Wellington and Windemere Parks
As promised here is Wellington Park and most of the area between South 64th Street, West Baltimore Avenue, and South 56th Street.  South Ogden Avenue cuts a southwest-northeast path through the area paralleled by Green Line 4 of the WTAM.  This area is filled with parks and trees, a very pleasant pocket of Martin.


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We can see Uttica Creek off to the left.

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Now we see the Uttica Creek Parkway.

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Back up to the intersection of Baltimore Avenue, Ogden Avenue, and 56th Street.

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Windemere Park

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That was Wellington Park, Uttica Creek Parkway, Windemere Park, and the little neighborhood around St Pancratius.  Next time will we probably continue moving east exploring the area between Baltimore Avenue and Lucas Road.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 44 - 3/29/12 (12/03/11)
Post by: nbvc on March 28, 2012, 09:31:02 PM
Great work the industrial area and the region looks also nice. :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 45 - 4/1/12 (12/10/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 01, 2012, 08:23:57 AM
Replies to Your Comments:

nbvc: Great work the industrial area and the region looks also nice.

Thanks.  Hope you keep enjoying the updates.


Update 45 - Kelvyn Park Neighborhood
We continue our travel views of the city east between Baltimore Avenue and Lucas Road.  First we start with Kelvyn Park which is bound by South 48th Street, West Le Moyne Street, South 45th Street, and West Chestnut Avenue.


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A statue of Baros Kelvyn in the southeast corner of the park.

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Clouds and rain move in as we look at Chestnut Cemetery just south across Chestnut Avenue from Kelvyn Park.

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The clouds begin to clear.  Chestnut Cemetery is bounded to the east by the Hohler Passenger Rail Line.

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South 56th Street serves as a commercial district between Wellington Park and Kelvyn Park neighborhoods.

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What makes a neighborhood a neighborhood, the residents.

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Our Savior Lutheran Church on 49th and Le Moyne.

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Again the highlighted area is what we have seen today.

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The region view is updated.  I've completed some more of South Martin.  I need to get in the habit of preparing areas (even if not fully developed) to be used for updates.  I'm doing my best, but it seems I have no time, ha.  I want to try to finish of most of South Martin down to the Penelope River and prepare Bayview for update, too.  Then I want to expand the city along the Brittany River significantly.  Once the city spreads significantly, freeways will be introduced (I really can't wait, haha).  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 45 - 4/1/12 (12/10/11)
Post by: peter007 on April 01, 2012, 08:39:53 AM
I like it's great.

Nice region views. I hope you got more  ::)

-Ernst
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 45 - 4/1/12 (12/10/11)
Post by: Swordmaster on April 01, 2012, 09:19:21 AM
Nice updates. The street map is awesome, as usual.

Cheers,
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 45 - 4/1/12 (12/10/11)
Post by: RickD on April 02, 2012, 05:48:30 AM
Some day I want to make a region like yours. Spread out and with realistic dimensions. BTW, I love that diagonal area in the region shot. It adds a lot of realism.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 46 - 4/3/12 (12/17/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 02, 2012, 07:08:27 PM
Replies to Your Comments:
RickD: Some day I want to make a region like yours. Spread out and with realistic dimensions. BTW, I love that diagonal area in the region shot. It adds a lot of realism.

Thanks.  There are a few people that do spread out regions well and they always look so great.  The key is to just keep building.

Swordmaster:
Nice updates. The street map is awesome, as usual.

Cheers,
Willy


Thanks a lot.  You kinda get a little of a sneak peak at the future of the region since here at SCD my diary is 12 entries behind where I actually am.

peter007:
I like it's great.

Nice region views. I hope you got more 

-Ernst


Lots more where that came from.

Update 46 - South 40th Street - Brittany River to Lucas Road
Today we will start travelling south on 40th Street.  40th Street is serviced by WTAB (Wenzel Transit Authority Bus) Route 40.  Between the Brittany River and Baltimore Avenue, 40th Street is heavily industrialized.


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We start our tour crossing the Brittany River

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The bleak industrial rundown area of 40th Street

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As you can see I added a bus stop sign.  I didn't add it to my previous intersections out of a little laziness, haha.  I will post a bigger version in the future, and maybe alter it a little more.  It designates the route (40) and the route it intersects (27) on Lucas Road.

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Next time we will continue travelling south on 40th Street.  Keep up the great feedback.  Tips are welcome...except for FAR and FARR...those great fractional angle roads just don't suit my needs ;P.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 46 - 4/3/12 (12/17/11)
Post by: Swordmaster on April 03, 2012, 03:26:45 PM
Great update. I think your industrial districts are top-notch, most of the time. I also liked that intersection with the gas stations.

Quote from: packersfan on April 02, 2012, 07:08:27 PMTips are welcome...except for FAR and FARR...those great fractional angle roads just don't suit my needs

I understand FAR has limited use when it comes to urban areas (vs. more rural ones), because of limited road access to adjacent lots. But for railroads, I really think your wobbly style is a bit too far-fetched. To be honest, for me, your rail network has little appeal because of it. That's just my opinion, of course.

Cheers,
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 46 - 4/3/12 (12/17/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 03, 2012, 08:20:18 PM
Swordmaster: Great update. I think your industrial districts are top-notch, most of the time. I also liked that intersection with the gas stations.

I understand FAR has limited use when it comes to urban areas (vs. more rural ones), because of limited road access to adjacent lots. But for railroads, I really think your wobbly style is a bit too far-fetched. To be honest, for me, your rail network has little appeal because of it. That's just my opinion, of course.

Cheers,
Willy


Yeah, I see what you are saying.  In a perfect game my rail would all be smooth...and in many places I admit I probably could use FARR (so I might look into overhauling some sections), but like I said the limitations also occur with range of angles...obviously 45 and 90 degrees with the original game and then 71 and 18? with the FARR...I mean what if I want/need a slightly different angle...I guess I need to work on that a little bit, haha.  I really do love the look of FARR compared to my step system.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 46 - 4/3/12 (12/17/11)
Post by: Swordmaster on April 04, 2012, 10:36:07 AM
Quote from: packersfan on April 03, 2012, 08:20:18 PM
Yeah, I see what you are saying.  In a perfect game my rail would all be smooth...and in many places I admit I probably could use FARR (so I might look into overhauling some sections), but like I said the limitations also occur with range of angles...obviously 45 and 90 degrees with the original game and then 71 and 18? with the FARR...I mean what if I want/need a slightly different angle...I guess I need to work on that a little bit, haha.  I really do love the look of FARR compared to my step system.

The FARR pieces provide much more flexibility than just adding these two angles. After all, you don't need straight lines all the time. Alternating the various puzzle pieces to find a workable middle ground between perfect straights and your current method would already be a major improvement.

Cheers,
Willy
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 47 - 4/6/12 (12/24/11)
Post by: packersfan on April 06, 2012, 07:22:46 AM
Update 47 - South 40th Street: Uttica Creek to Atkinson Avenue
We continue south on 40th Street.  40th Street south of Oklahoma Avenue is lined with shops and offices.  Half a mile to the west is the University of Wenzel - Martin campus.


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Uttica Creek Elementary School is ahead on the right.

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Just a short little update.  I think the next update we will look at the area west of 40th Street and maybe even the university.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  Tell me what you think of the new map style (scroll down to the furthest south area of google map style).
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 48 - 4/9/12 (1/7/12)
Post by: packersfan on April 08, 2012, 10:08:55 PM
Update 48 - University of Wenzel - Martin Campus
Today we visit the University of Wenzel - Martin Campus.  The university has around 10,000 undergraduate students and another 5,000 graduate students.  The university's athletic teams are called the Red Raiders, and despite its mascot being a buccaneer, the university is still under pressure from native peoples to change the name.  A total of 18 Red Raider athletic teams compete in WCAA Division I.

The university consists of seven undergraduate colleges, a graduate school, a nursing school, a law school, and a medical school and hospital.



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The title picture is the northeast corner of the university consisting mainly of the medical school, hospital, and medical research laboratories.

In this mosaic, we see more lecture halls, academic centers, and student housing.  The UWM campus is quite condensed and consists of buildings spanning many eras.  Towards the bottom of the picture we can see Andrew Marshall Track & Field.


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Now facing west, we see Hollins Arena, more housing, and the original core campus.

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Recreational opportunities are available throughout campus, especially on the west side near Hollins Arena.

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North edge of campus with a METRA railroad as a boundary.

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Facing south we see the UWM METRA station, student housing, and recreational fields.

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Facing east we see Red Raiders Stadium home of the D-1 football team.

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Facing north we see more athletic fields.

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I hope you enjoyed that update.  I clearly haven't mastered creating a massive university yet, haha, but I am for the most part pleased with how it turned out.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  Tell me what you think of the new map style (scroll down to the farthest south area of google map style).
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 48 - 4/9/12 (1/7/12)
Post by: nbvc on April 08, 2012, 10:33:48 PM
Great images and region shots. &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 48 - 4/9/12 (1/7/12)
Post by: RickD on April 09, 2012, 07:51:58 AM
I like the university. It looks like it has grown naturally. With the historic buildings in the center and the newer facilities around it. Great work.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 49 - 4/9/12 (1/14/12)
Post by: packersfan on April 13, 2012, 01:27:39 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
RickD: I like the university. It looks like it has grown naturally. With the historic buildings in the center and the newer facilities around it. Great work.

Thanks, I didn't think it turned out like I really wanted, but it seems to be popular.  Originally, I was trying to go for a big university (a la University of Wisconsin, Ohio State, etc.) those big sprawling campuses, but it ended up becoming something more like the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

nbvc:
Great images and region shots.

Thanks, I like the region shots, too.

Update 49 - University Neighborhood
Today we look at the neighborhood east of the University of Wenzel - Martin.  I also included some shots of 48th Street north of Oklahoma Avenue in the Uttica Creek Parkway neighborhood.

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Some shots from Uttica Creek Parkway neighborhood.  We will have more from this area later.

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University Neighborhood

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I am excited for you guys to finally be able to see Update 50 next week.  If is a big one.

On another note, I am losing a little of my SimCity drive right now, just feel lathargic putting together updates and playing the game.  This won't really affect you guys since you are about 10 updates behind at this point.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  You will notice freeway slowly popping up as I reveal it through updates over at Simtropolis, so you roadgeeks will be drooling in anticipation (though I feel the map looks better than the actually game pictures.)
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 50 - 4/17/12 (2/13/12)
Post by: packersfan on April 16, 2012, 07:52:43 PM
Update 50 - The Big 5-0: Then and Now
It has been one year and eight months since the start of the District of Wenzel city journal.  What follows is a mix of old pictures and new pictures of the areas.  Also, I have multiple views of the region from various points throughout development.

Martin County Statistics
Population: 775,000
Townships: Charlotte, Sussex, Portland, Jefferson, Brittany, Martin, Hawthorne, Apostles
Cities and Villages:
Martin - 655,000
South Martin - 65,000
Hohler - 15,000
Jefferson - 7,500
Hawthorne - 5,000
St. Paul - 5,500
Jade - 5,000
Sussex - 4,000
Bayview - 2,000
St. Andrew - 1,000
Anchor - 1,000
North St. Paul - 800
Fort Orangeport - 400
Axelrod - 300

Unincorporated Communities:
Fairchild
Lexington
Kinsman
Trinity
St. Mark
St. James
St. Peter
Brandywine Junction

National Highways: 20, 45
District Highways: 10, 15, 29, 31, 34, 42, 50, 67, 100, 111, 140, 230, 266, 315
County Highways: H, O, X, BB
Airports: Martin Municipal Airport (2 Runways)
Metro Lines: 8
Waterways: Brittany River, Penelope River, Christina River, Cedarwood Creek, Uttica Creek, Braddock Creek, Orchard Creek, Honey Creek, Portland Creek, Rosmarin River, Mine Run, Basil Inlet, Whitefish Bay, Newberg's Creek, Bitter Creek, Kewaunee Creek
Colleges and Universities: 5 (Parquart University, University of Wenzel - Martin, Martin Luther College, St. Mary's College, Southall College)
Stadiums and Arenas: Municipal Stadium (Baseball), Staples Center, Hollins Arena, Red Raiders Stadium, Nelson Everest Field, Andrew Marshall Track and Field

Size: 288 Square Miles
Land: 240 Square Miles (Estimate)



The region before men came.

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Men came and carved out many acres of farmland and founded the port cities of Martin, Hawthorne, and St. Paul on the Brittany, Penelope, and Christina Rivers respectively.

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Martin at the mouth of the Brittany River (which travels inland the farthest) has spread to its current form and is the seat of Martin county government, District of Wenzel government, and Wenzel National government.  Hawthorne and St. Paul are poised for growth as suburbs.

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Very early Martin.

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Martin continued to spread west along the peninsula to the north of the Brittany River.

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"Old Town" today is home to the headquarters of a number of global companies, and also the county and district governments.

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Martin has spread all around the confluence of the Brittany River, Bitter Creek, Orchard Creek, and Honey Creek.  Only the East Flats remain undeveloped for now.

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The first river road, now District Highway 50, leads through many lush farms along the Brittany River.

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More farms south of the river along what will be District Highway 10.

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The pristine river and farmland with Martin Road Bridge crossing the Brittany River.

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Near the mouth of Portland Creek, District Highways 50 and 230 intersect.

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The Brittany River Road, now Brittany River Boulevard (D50) is surrounded by high-rises and workshops.

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A larger bridge spans the Brittany River parallel to a rail bridge.  Now District Highway 15 runs along this stretch known as Grand Avenue north of the river and South Eighth Street south of it.

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Capital Square and Park, the seat of Wenzel national government.

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The intersection of District Highways 50 and 230 is considerably more developed and expanded.  Municipal Stadium is nearby.

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Southall Park and Southall College now.

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The near north side.  The intersection of future North Prospect Avenue and East Orchard Avenue.

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Farms between Orchard and Honey Creeks.

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Development of Cramer Neighborhood.

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Carving out Lincoln Terraces.

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Cramer Neighborhood today.

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Lincoln Terraces around the intersection of North Prospect Avenue and East Orchard Avenue.

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The Near North Side today.

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District Highway 29 intersecting with future Oklahoma Avenue.

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Undeveloped intersection of District Highways 34 and 15.

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This intersection of South Wisconsin Avenue (D29) and East Oklahoma Avenue is one of the busiest in the county now.

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Now the simple intersection of D35 and D15 is now a complicated intersection of three major thoroughfares. National Highway 45 also piggybacks on Hawthorne Avenue (D34).

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Further development around Sixteenth Street.

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The extent of development west at District Highway 15.  The apple orchard is the future site of Applewood Neighborhood.

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Development encroaching on the orchard.

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The region through the years


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Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  Tell me what you think of the new map style (scroll down to the farthest south area of google map style).  I am currently overhauling and adding many new maps, keep checking it out!

Thanks for 50 great updates!  I hope we have an even more successful next 50!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 50 - 4/17/12 (2/13/12)
Post by: RickD on April 17, 2012, 02:47:10 AM
It is great to see how the region has developed. Very impressive.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 50 - 4/17/12 (2/13/12)
Post by: Ol.S / Benoit on April 17, 2012, 09:25:03 AM
Very interesting how you developed the map, great work ! :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 50 - 4/17/12 (2/13/12)
Post by: bat on April 19, 2012, 07:40:31 AM
Some wonderful updates there! &apls And great overviews of your nice region. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 50 - 4/17/12 (2/13/12)
Post by: Allein on April 19, 2012, 12:13:18 PM
Beautiful MD &apls The region view is great :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 51 - 4/21/12 (2/20/12)
Post by: packersfan on April 20, 2012, 10:20:16 PM
Replies to Your Comments:
A. Gates: Beautiful MD  The region view is great

Thanks a lot

bat:
Some wonderful updates there!  And great overviews of your nice region.

Thank you.  Love region views.

Ol.S / Benoit
Very interesting how you developed the map, great work !

Thanks, it is kinda natural growth.

RickD:
It is great to see how the region has developed. Very impressive.

Thanks, it was a real project to find those old photos.

Update 51 - South Martin - New Development and High School
As per request, the next few updates will further explore South Martin.  Today we have some pictures of new development southwest past Mulholland Avenue to Pershing Boulevard and the Orange Line 5.  There are also a few pictures from around the south end of Martin Luther King Drive.

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ABOVE: Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Church on South Alexander Street and West Thorndale Avenue.

BELOW: Development encroaches on old farmland.

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Streets are layed.  Hart Park is in development near the bottom of the picture.

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The neighborhood now.

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The convergence of South Wisconsin Avenue (D29), South Martin Luther King Drive (D15), Pershing Boulevard, West Liggett Avenue, and West Axelrod Ave.

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We will have more views of South Martin including Saint Mary's College and Knox Park.  Keep the requests and comments flowing in!  See you at the latest in a week.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  Tell me what you think of the new map style (scroll down to the farthest south area of google map style).  I am currently overhauling and adding many new maps, keep checking it out![/size]
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 52 - 4/24/12 (2/27/12)
Post by: packersfan on April 23, 2012, 07:51:08 PM
Update 52 - South Martin: St. Mary's College and Knox Park
As per request, the next few updates will further explore South Martin.  Today we have some pictures of St. Mary's College, Knox Park, and some shots of South Martin Luther King Jr Drive and West Albany Avenue.


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ABOVE: St. Mary's College with a beautiful new cathedral.

BELOW: Police and fire stations along Martin Luther King Jr Drive.


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A few commerical establishments along King Drive.

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The intersection of West Albany Avenue and MLK Drive is a little bleak with some abandoned lots.

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Albany Avenue on the southern end of Knox Park.

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Knox Park

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Hmmm, that seem like a small update.  Maybe I will put updates up with more frequency...or not.  Next week I will have shots of industrial areas north of McHenry Boulevard along Harrison Road.  Keep the requests and comments flowing in!  See you at the latest in a week.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  Tell me what you think of the new map style (scroll down to the farthest south area of google map style).  I am currently overhauling and adding many new maps, keep checking it out!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 52 - 4/24/12 (2/27/12)
Post by: nbvc on April 23, 2012, 09:16:42 PM
Nice work. I like the park and the middle school. :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 53 - 4/28/12 (3/5/12)
Post by: packersfan on April 27, 2012, 10:06:58 PM
Update 53 - South Martin: Owosso Cove Industrial Area
Today some views of an industrial area around Owosso Cove.


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I can keep showing you around South Martin or hit up some other areas in Martin County.  This last update's pictures are stored on photobucket.  I usually use imageshack.  I don't know how good photobucket is but for now I will use it, since it is not blocked by the Great China Firewall.  Keep the requests and comments flowing in!  See you at the latest in a week.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  Tell me what you think of the new map style (scroll down to the farthest south area of google map style).  I am currently overhauling and adding many new maps, keep checking it out!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 53 - 4/28/12 (3/5/12)
Post by: RickD on April 30, 2012, 12:24:14 PM
I see some Interstates on the map. Looking forward to seeing them. Also, I would be interested in seeing "The Works".
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 53 - 4/28/12 (3/5/12)
Post by: rooker1 on May 01, 2012, 07:29:42 AM
Very nice update. 
I like the industrial area along the river side, and nice addition of the power lines.
Robin :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 54 - 5/2/12 (3/8/12)
Post by: packersfan on May 01, 2012, 09:21:26 PM
Replies to Your Comments:
rooker1: Very nice update. 
I like the industrial area along the river side, and nice addition of the power lines.
Robin


Thank you.  Glad you think it looks good.  I wasn't so sure.  Always trying to figure out how make realistic riversides.

RickD:
I see some Interstates on the map. Looking forward to seeing them. Also, I would be interested in seeing "The Works".

Haha, another request for the Works.  Unfortunately, not much there to show, at this time, haha.  Yup, like I said, you guys kind of get a sneak peek at what is to come since my map reflects current situations and you guys are a few updates behind still.

Update 54 - BAYVIEW: First Look
Lately, I have been scattered all over the region building up towns, cities, neighborhoods, etc.  Today, I got the itch to start planning the corridors of some other north-south National Highways 41 and 43, and also some initial planning for some freeways, focusing on a north-south stretch along the lakefront within the N-41 corridor.  Martin County is really only in the N-45 corridor with N-43 and N-41 corridors typically located further east.  Of course the Martin Metro area attracts those highway links and the large (as yet unnamed [input for a name would be great] lake forces the highways to divert to the west.  Additionally, I am debating whether to create an exclusive designation for freeways (like the Interstate in America) or just have the National Highways serve this function (with some being freeways and others just surface roads).

Wow, enough about highways and future plans.  I was in the Bayview tile today, so I took a few snapshots of the small city of about 2,000.  As you can see on the map, Bayview has plenty of real estate to develop.  Much of its border with the Penelope River is industrialized, though its lakefront is still undisturbed except for a few roads including N-41 (I haven't decided in N-43 will also travel within this area or if it will swing far to the western part of Martin County).

Bayview is another community within Martin County to not use NSWE designations for their streets, though main thouroughfares from elsewhere in the county that do use a directional designation continue to carry it in Bayview (like West DeKalb Avenue and South Trinity Boulevard).  Streets that travel northwest and southwest or north and south are typically named PLACE (Lincoln Place).  Streets travelling northeast and southwest or east and west are named STREETS (Prospect Street).  Main thouroughfares are typically named AVENUES (Ramsen Avenue).



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Bayview Elementary School just south of Prospect Park.  Just west of Winthrop Place is the Martin & St. Paul Railroad which, south of West DeKalb Avenue, serves as an western boundary of Bayview.

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Downtown Bayview straddles D15.

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Development moves eastward toward the lake along Ramsen Avenue and Prospect Street.

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A rail line of the Martin & St. Paul Railroad cuts through the heart of Bayview.

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Bayview at night.

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The Penelope River Bridge carries N41 across the mouth of the Penelope River.

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And that was Bayview.  Just south on D15 is St. Andrew.  Do you want to go there next?  Next update at the usual time on Monday.  Update Thursday may become a usual thing or a random occurence.  There will ALWAYS be an update on Monday unless real life interferes.

I am heavy in construction of Hawthorne and Martin south of the Penelope River, though my next project will be to fill in some more of Martin around Axelrod down to the Penelope River.  I think once a good chunk of the city is developed between South 72nd Street, West Farragut Avenue, the lake, and Brittany River, I will slowly introduce freeways.  It will develop quite like freeways did in many establish cities after the WWII in America.  Sections will be built piecemeal and communities will be affected.  Those updates will be fun, since we will be able to explore sections of the city we've before or we've NEVER seen!

I would love to hear your thoughts on highways, Bayview, future updates, etc!  Keep the requests and comments flowing in!  See you at the latest in a week.  Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  Tell me what you think of the new map style (scroll down to the farthest south area of google map style).  I am currently overhauling and adding many new maps, keep checking it out!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 55- 5/9/12 (3/12/12)
Post by: packersfan on May 08, 2012, 07:30:59 PM
Update 55 - Brittany River Hwy: 48th Street to Anchor Road
Today we will explore the north bank of the Brittany River along Brittany River Highway (District Highway 50; National Highway 18) west from 48th Street to Anchor Road (District Highway 31).

A medical college, a park, and a zoo occupy the river bank before the north bank of the river becomes industrialized with train yards.

North of Brittany River Highway is the Burnham Farms neighborhood.  More views of this neighborhood will be available in the future.  In the background of many of the pictures we can see WTAMetro Purple Line 6.  At Anchor Road, the line turns south to serve the Village of Hohler and the City of Hawthorne.



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Intersection of the Brittany River Hwy and N 54th St and the part of Brittany River Medical College.

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On the west side of 56th Street is Albert Dourtmouth Festival Park.  This park is the site to a number of ethnic and music festivals.

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On the west end of the park, a small zoo, Brittany River Zoo, has been constructed.  More land is becoming available for redevelopment as parkland as factories close and are demolished.

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We can see the city expanding on the north end further into Burnham Farms.

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The Brittany River Railroad crosses to the south side of the river to connect with the Martin & St. Paul Railroad and the Western Railroad.

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The Brittany River Railroad splits with a branch going south (previous picture) and the other branch ending in a train yard.  At the top of the picture we see a single track branch of the Brittany River Railroad headed north.

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Right at the top of this picture we can see the edge of the campus of Martin West High School.

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Anchor Road Bridge to the south side of Martin.

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City of Martin, City of Hawthorne, City of St. Paul, Martin County, and District of Wenzel officials commissioned a study into the development of system of expressways and freeways in Martin County to connect the Martin, Hawthorne, and St. Paul and deal with congestion on surface arteries.  This is the first plan for the north side of the county focusing mainly on the City of Martin.  District of Wenzel Department of Transportation (DWDOT) and Wenzel National Department of Transportation (WNDOT) officials are still hammering out details of a new national freeway system.  Early plans call for the capital city of Martin to have an intersection of a major north-south and east-west route.  St. Paul's position at the southwest corner of Sapphire Lake also will likely make it a hub for an intersection of a few routes (including presumably, the east-west route that will pass through Martin but will have to travel south to go around Lake Sapphire.

There are no designations for the freeways yet.  In some reports, it appears that N41 which currently runs along Waterfront Pkwy, Penelope Point Dr, Wisconsin Ave, Mitchell Blvd, Commerce Ave, North Ave, Prospect Ave, and Lakefront Dr, will be rerouted on the "Lakefront Freeway".  N45 might possibly be the "North-South Freeway" currently planned near the Trinity Blvd/24th Street corridor.  N18 might be rerouted as the "East-West Freeway" and then piggyback to St. Paul along the "North-South Freeway" or the "Lakefront Freeway".  N20 could become the "Penelope River Freeway".  Of course no one knows for sure the designations of the freeways and most are assuming the National Highways will be routed along them, but as reported earlier it seems there are plans for a National Freeway System (but whether this refers to the roads themselves or a completely new designation system separate from the National Highways is only speculation).


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Wow, I got a little long-winded with my ideas for my freeway system.  Like I have said, as soon as today I might begin laying down some of the freeway out in the Jade area (there is a City of Jade, but it is not shown on the map, yet, hehe, I should probably get around to mapping that and St. Paul, yeah?).

I hope you enjoy this update and the prospect of freeways coming!

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 55- 5/9/12 (3/12/12)
Post by: RickD on May 09, 2012, 01:08:54 AM
The Burnham Farms neighborhood is looking great. The elevated rail line is a nice feature. I wouldn't mind seeing more of it.
I also like the freeway planning.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 56- 5/14/12 (3/19/12)
Post by: packersfan on May 13, 2012, 07:44:32 PM
Update 56 - Brittany River South Bank: 76th Street to 44th Street
Today, we will look at development along the south bank of the Brittany River.  Pictures will include development between Baltimore Avenue, 76th Street, Brittany River, and around 44th Street.  Also included are some shots of "new" development west of 72nd Street south of Baltimore Avenue.


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Undisturbed farmland along the south bank of the Brittany River.

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Development starts to overtake the beautiful fields.

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Development in the shadow of Anchor Road Bridge.

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Rundown stretch of Baltimore Avenue

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Lucas Road west of 72nd Street.

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Warehouses and workshops east of 72nd Street.

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Moorland Park Neighborhood.

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Brittany River Railroad.

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Cortland Manufacturing.

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Brittany River Railroad train yard.

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I have begun construction of the east-west freeway.  I built a few interchanges around Jade with RHW, but discovered a lot of limitations that have prompted me to probably use a hybrid of the RHW and Maxis freeways for flexibility in the city.

Also, after construction the loop near Fairchild, I realized the freeway design was really stupid considering if I just went straight across north of Jade around the Marshall Avenue corridor it would cut a few miles off the east-west route and there is really no physical obstructions preventing this route.  So now I will go back and rebuild the Jade interchange to be a 4-way interchange and cut the route straight through.  The next update will probably deal with this.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 57- 5/22/12 (3/26/12)
Post by: packersfan on May 21, 2012, 07:23:35 PM
Update 57 - East I-80: Jade Interchange to Jade Creek
The Roadgeeks among us will be happy today!  Freeways are finally coming to Martin County.  The next few updates will travel east on the east-west freeway Interdistrict 80.  We won't JUST be travelling along the freeway, but we will also see the neighborhoods before and after the introductions of freeways.

In the pictures we will be travelling from top to bottom so it will look as if you are scrolling down in the game.  East will be at the bottom of the pictures (usually my pictures are oriented with south at the bottom).

I hope you guys can understand why I bailed on the RHW...again.  I love the look of the RHW, but I found quite a few limitations as far as RHW-6 and above with diagonal ramps and bridges which would severely limit my freeway flexibility.

Today we will see the Jade Interchange northwest of the City of Jade.  Then we will travel east to Jade Creek, a little more than a two mile trip.



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First, the Jade Interchange with North at the top of the picture.

Now we are oriented with east (our destination) at the bottom.


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The guide signs at the interchange are not complete for the north-south freeway designation.

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Exit 275A southbound.

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Exit 275B northbound.  This future route intersects with I-580 and figures to serve Powhatan and eventually Freeport.

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East I-80 passing under the northbound bridge and the ramp exit to West I-80.

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Traffic from the Cambridge-Freeport Freeway merge onto East I-80.

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District Highway 75 heads out northwest from Jade to eventually intersection with District Highway 230 and become the Union Pass Trail.

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I-80 is only a bypass at this point in Jade's history, served by a McDonalds, a BP gas station, and a Shell gas station.

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Westbound Exit 276 is considerably longer than its eastbound counterpart.

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We have now travelled two miles.  Here we see an advance guide sign for the interchange with I-580.  The "Fairchild Loop" has been designated a spur of I-80.  Citizens of Martin County don't understand the premature creation of a high-speed limited access road to serve the sparsely settled Fairchild area.

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Next time we will cross the creek and enter the City of Martin.

Here is a shot of my original Jade Interchange before I concluded that the route was stupid and straightened I-80 thus making the Jade Interchange 4-way.


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Sorry the update is a little late.  I really got all the signs and style together just yesterday!  I planned for the update to actually be a little longer, eek.

Tell me what you think.  What do you think of the Interdistrict Highway shield?  I'll have to get cracking on adding the freeway to my street map!

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 57- 5/22/12 (3/26/12)
Post by: WannGLondon on May 21, 2012, 07:43:37 PM
Really great stuff here, but how did you get that Google Map looking image for your city? Is it some sort of program where you can make your own map?
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 58- 5/25/12 (4/2/12)
Post by: packersfan on May 24, 2012, 08:35:20 PM
Replies to Your Comments:
WannGLondon: Really great stuff here, but how did you get that Google Map looking image for your city? Is it some sort of program where you can make your own map?

Nope, just used the data street view and used GIMP to overlay the view.  I then stitch each picture together using HTML.

Update 58 - East I-80: Jade Creek to 80th Street
We continue east (the bottom of the pictures) along Interdistrict 80.  Today we will cross Jade Creek, pass under Fairchild Road, go through the "Hillside Interchange", and pass through the current outskirts of Martin.  Please check out the Map to see where we are.


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Passing by farms parallel to Marshall Ave.

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Curve to bypass some elevation.

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Another guide sign for the upcoming "Hillside Interchange" to Fairchild.

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The Brittany River Highway following the contours of the river jogs north to within 300 feet of I-80.

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Fairchild Road (County Highway X) overpass.

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Interdistrict 580 is signed as a North-South route though its parent route is East-West 80.  I-580 is a spur and is signed based on the direction it mostly travels, north-south.

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Yes, I-80 travels on "ramps" in SC4 with exits to North 580 and to East 80 running along a "mainline".  This is a remnant from the "original" routing of I-80.

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This guide sign lets I-80 travelers know they can connect with D50 and N18 (Brittany River Highway) via 88th Street.  In reality D50 and N18 is accessible from every exit via the north-south artery, and this is the only guide sign that shows this information.

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North 88th Street overpass.  It seems some delinquent Bellview High School students vandalized the facade deriding their rival Martin West High School.

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Advance guide sign with distances to the next three exits.

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Sound walls help mitigate some of the noise pollution from I-80.

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North 80th Street overpass.  City workers have painted over graffiti on this bridge.  Anchor Road is the next arterial 1/2 mile up the road.

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I don't know if anyone noticed, but the control city for West I-80 is Chemeketa.  I found this name in Aydina???  Correct me if I am wrong people...anyways, just another little shoutout within my city to other great journals!

I uploaded the sections of the freeway we have seen to the Street Map.  I hope you enjoy it.  I have actually mapped out I-80 all the way to its downtown intersection with I-55 (north-south freeway) and I-55 down to south of the Penelope River.  While mapping, I am getting super inspiration to develop more and more of the city...I can't even decide where to work next!!!

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 59- 5/29/12 (4/9/12)
Post by: packersfan on May 28, 2012, 08:04:28 PM
Update 59 - East I-80: 80th Street to 48th Street
We continue east (the bottom of the pictures) along Interdistrict 80.  Today we will first see some views of Washburn Neighborhood pre-freeways.  Then we will follow I-80's course through the neighborhood.


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Washburn Park, the jewel of the neighborhood, includes four ballparks and a library on 56th Street.

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Cadwallader Colden Washburn High School

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Surviving factories and workshops on 48th Street.  In previous updates, we saw how a number of old industrial buildings were demolished to make way for the Staples Center and surrounding parking lots.

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Now the freeway will destroy this wonderful neighborhood.  Right of way has been cleared.

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Now we jump back to our travels east on I-80.  Here we approach Exit 281A.  My signage in the last update omitted reference to 281"A" and only referred to the Anchor Road exit as 281.

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Now the exits start to be quite clustered.

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We can see that while Washburn Park and Washburn High School were both preserved, the northern section of the neighborhood has been cut off from them by elevated freeway.  Needless to say, property values have plummeted.

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Downtown is rapidly approaching.  Following the 40th Street exit is the east only exit to 32nd Street, the first of two major downtown exits for East I-80.  Here we see advance signage for the "Heights" or "Parquart" interchange between I-80 and I-55.  Exit 285 is to North I-55.  East I-80 piggybacks with South I-55 to St. Paul.

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Here is a night shot of Washburn Neighborhood with I-80 cutting through.  The Staples Center is in the lower right corner.  I wanted to get a good night shot, since I have returned to using the Uniform Street Lights mod.  I gave my streets red lights, my roads and avenues amber lights, and my freeways have greenish environmentally friendly lights I believe.  I wonder if I should try the brighter light cones, though, that I used before.

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Thanks for coming along.  I have uploaded the next section of the map...actually maybe I'll upload all the way through Downtown, so you can see the "Heights/Parquart" interchange before next update :D.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 59 - 5/29/12 (4/9/12)
Post by: RickD on May 29, 2012, 03:11:25 AM
Just caught up on the recent updates. It is interesting to see how the new freeway is forcing its way through the buildup areas
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 60 - 6/4/12 (4/16/12)
Post by: packersfan on June 04, 2012, 12:20:49 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
RickD: Just caught up on the recent updates. It is interesting to see how the new freeway is forcing its way through the buildup areas

Yeah, I always like seeing the before and after photos of real cities with freeways.

Update 60 - East I-80: 48th Street to West Town
We continue east (the bottom of the pictures) along Interdistrict 80.  We will follow I-80 to its combination with I-55 at the "Heights/Parquart" Interchange.  Then we will travel through West Town along I-80 and I-55 to Washington Avenue.

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40th Street before and after preparations for the freeway to come through.

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We can see Exit 283A to North Avenue from I-80 westbound.

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I-80 winds through residential neighborhoods with sound walls.

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Exit 283B 40th Street.

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Advance guide sign for the "Heights/Parquart" Interchange.

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I-80 cuts through the hill that was originally all Garfield Park.  Now the north side of the freeway is Kenilworth Park.

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Let's go back and take some more looks at Exit 283B.

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Exit 283C only from eastbound I-80 to 32nd Street and Parquart Neighborhood.

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Entering Parquart Tunnel.  Exit 284 to Trinity Boulevard is right on the other side of the tunnel under Parquart Neighborhood and the passenger rail lines coming out of Martin Central Railway Station.

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The neighborhood above Parquart Tunnel.

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Exit 284 to Trinity Boulevard.

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Guide sign for the "Heights/Parquart" Interchange on the I-80/I-55 bridge.

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The ramp for continuing east on I-80 actually loops under the ramp to North I-55 and the loops over I-80 itself (the bridge we just passed).

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Not the greatest planning and not the best interchange I have made :(

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Overhead next exit mileage signs.

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Exit 82D (I-55 exit numbers).  I-80 piggybacks on I-55 down to the St. Paul area before I-80 is again able to travel east-west.

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Exit 82B Washington Avenue.  New Capital Stadium is the next exit.

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Washington Avenue overpass.  Guide sign for the Exit 82A for Capital Stadium.  It is on the Brittany River Highway (D50 and N18).

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Sneak peak at Capital Stadium.

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Satellite view of Martin County, District of Wenzel.

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Thanks for coming along.  Wow, I am really happy with the way that satellite view of my county turned out...and the photoshopping for Capital Stadium...though I am nervous whether or not I can replicate it in my next update!  (I should have created a template...I meant to, and then it didn't happen, sigh.  It was a real hassle to get the images from West Town...the game takes so long to load that tile and whenever I save it freezes after I finish saving or crashes to desktop without saving.  Disappointing how eventually SimCity figures out how to eat your RAM...I used to have 4 GB then upped to 8 GB and that tile ran like a dream, but now that tile is a crash to desktop or freeze waiting to happen, sigh.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 60 - 6/4/12 (4/16/12)
Post by: eldaldo on June 14, 2012, 01:32:01 PM
your region view is my favorite.  the amount of time you have put into making it is evident.  I like your suburbs too.  they are very realistic!  also, you make me want to learn how to use RHW.  I still haven't tried to use it.  it seems like alot of work.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 61 - 6/18/12 (4/23/12)
Post by: packersfan on June 17, 2012, 09:15:40 PM
Replies to Your Comments:

eldaldo: your region view is my favorite.  the amount of time you have put into making it is evident.  I like your suburbs too.  they are very realistic!  also, you make me want to learn how to use RHW.  I still haven't tried to use it.  it seems like alot of work.

Thank you very much.  Yeah, RHW is beautiful, but it can be frustrating at times because it isn't terribly flexible yet!

Update 61 - Capital Stadium: Home of the Martin Warriors
Today we will stop and explore new Capital Stadium, home of the Martin Warriors of the National Baseball League.

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Old Municipal Stadium.  In addition to the Warriors needing a new stadium, Municipal Stadium was also located in the path of the north-south freeway.

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Original Martin Warriors logo.  The teams original colors consisted of white, red, and black.

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We get off I-80/I-55 at exit 82A (D50, N18, Capital Stadium, Brittany River Blvd).

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The new stadium, Capital Stadium, is situated on the riverfront likes its predecesor, however, the riverfront was altered to accomodate the new stadium's larger footprint.

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Along with the new stadium, the Martin Warriors unveiled new logos and uniforms.  The teams colors now consist of white, maroon, gold, and black and feature a non-Indian warrior so as to avoid clashes with "offended parties".

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Parking on the east side of the stadium.

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Views of the new stadium.  The new stadium features a retractable roof.

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Hope you enjoyed the update.  I just love the few really good stadium recreation BATs out there.  Too bad the only two options for MLB stadiums are SAFECO Field and Minute Maid Park, both retractable roof from the side.  Would love to see a more classic style stadium or Miller Park!  Ditto for NFL stadiums, only Reliant Stadium currently available, but that has a (retractable) roof.  Would love to have an open field (Lambeau anyone?).

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 61 - 6/18/12 (4/23/12)
Post by: Evillions8 on August 07, 2012, 10:22:18 AM
This deserves more attention than its getting right now, great work man!  ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 61 - 6/18/12 (4/23/12)
Post by: art128 on August 07, 2012, 10:46:49 AM
Quote from: Evillions8 on August 07, 2012, 10:22:18 AM
This deserves more attention than its getting right now, great work man!  ;)

Indeed!

Very nice work on the new stadium area.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 62 - 8/20/12 (5/7/12)
Post by: packersfan on August 19, 2012, 08:07:46 PM
Replies to Your Comments:

Evillions8: This deserves more attention than its getting right now, great work man!

Thanks, I'm coming back soon, so hopefully it will attention will pick up, too.

art128:
Indeed!

Very nice work on the new stadium area.


Thank you.  Yeah, this diary doesn't get much action here on SC4D.  Sorry I have been AWOL for the last two months.

Update 62 - Bakers Neighborhood: Uttica Creek Parkway
A break from the tour along I-80, though we are just across the rails from I-80/I-55.  We are in Bakers Neighborhood, one of the earliest areas I built in my city after the original penisula downtown.  Nothing exceptional in this area of town.  WTAM Green Line 4 runs along Baltimore Avenue.  The neighborhood is anchored by one end of the Uttica Creek Parkway.

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Small update, but I've been busy and really didn't want to do a full blown tour update.  Really trying to play SimCity more and fill up the region...

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 63 - 8/28/12 (5/14/12)
Post by: packersfan on August 27, 2012, 09:05:30 PM
Update 63 - Uttica Creek Neighborhood: Oklahoma Avenue
We continue along Uttica Creek, first south and then west.  First we see Exit 79B to West Oklahoma Avenue which runs just south of Uttica Creek.


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We've seen this area before, just north of the University of Wenzel - Martin campus.

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Remember?

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As you probably have seen, the street map has been updated quite a bit.  I'm currently working on the area near St. Paul, though I might go back and fill in more area between Martin and Hawthorne on the south side.  Really, I'm just building everywhere, haha.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 63 - 8/28/12 (5/14/12)
Post by: nbvc on August 27, 2012, 09:09:12 PM
Great work on this update and the previous. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 63 - 8/28/12 (5/14/12)
Post by: RickD on August 30, 2012, 06:50:28 AM
I like the latest updates. Oh, and I have your streetmap bookmarked. It is the most awesome SC4 map ever ( ()stsfd()
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 64 - 9/3/12 (5/21/12)
Post by: packersfan on September 02, 2012, 11:14:56 PM
Replies to Your Comments:

nbvc:
Great work on this update and the previous.

Thank you.  I am really trying to catch SC4Devotion up to date, but I never seem to get ahead, haha.

RickD:
I like the latest updates. Oh, and I have your streetmap bookmarked. It is the most awesome SC4 map ever

Thank you.  The street map is my baby, haha.

Update 64 - Cedarwood and Penelope River Industries
Today we explore the industrial area along the Penelope River.


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Penelope River prior to development.

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Docks.

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Cedarwood, steel mill, and railyard.

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Emerald Electric

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I need to do some serious building.  Seems I am running out of unexposed places, except for areas that are not complete!

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 64 - 9/3/12 (5/21/12)
Post by: nbvc on September 03, 2012, 10:44:24 AM
Fantastic industrial area. &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 66 - 9/5/12 (5/28/12)
Post by: packersfan on September 04, 2012, 08:50:46 PM
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nbvc: Fantastic industrial area.

Thanks.  Always try my best, though sometimes I'm not so pleased.

Update 65 - AXELROD: Small Farm Community to Crossroads
I have had these pictures laying around for a while.  Here is another little community that has now been enveloped by the expansion of Martin.  On the street map, I still have Axelrod's town limits and street names, though, it has been annexed by the City of Martin.


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Axelrod was just a small community along Hawthorne Pike (D-34).

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South 32nd Street is expanded south to Axelrod Avenue.  The City of Martin is poised to expand into the farmland surrounding Axelrod.

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Shops along D-34 in Axelrod.  We can see a gas station at the upper part of the picture.

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Axelrod's streets are upgraded from dirt to packed gravel.

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As the City of Martin overtakes Axelrod, the intersection of West Axelrod Avenue, South 40th Street, and West Hawthorne Avenue (D-34, N-45) is completely rebuilt.

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Old Axelrod is certainly no longer a farming community.

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Now many years later even the City of Martin is starting to rot as houses are abandoned and empty lots appear more and more.

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Wenzel Commuter Rail Hawthorne-Martin Line and WTAMetro Red Line 1.

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Today's update is shaded white.  Last week's update is just south of where we are today.

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Sometimes I hit a rut, but I think I'll start hammering away building again.  I think I may have to restart the St. Paul tile (so far only seen in Update 5, I believe.  It will be a shame since the design of that downtown was kind of cool and shortsighted, haha.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 65 - 9/5/12 (5/28/12)
Post by: jmyers2043 on September 05, 2012, 05:07:25 AM
That is a nice regional shot. I have a question if you don't mind. How big do you normally zone a farm?

- Jim

Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 65 - 9/5/12 (5/28/12)
Post by: packersfan on September 06, 2012, 06:21:15 AM
jmyers2043: That is a nice regional shot. I have a question if you don't mind. How big do you normally zone a farm?

- Jim


I based my plot sizes on the same standard of the U.S. midwest and west.  Roads are placed every mile creating square mile blocks (100 tiles x 100 tiles).  I then usually plot farms of (50x50 tiles, so there are four farm plots in each square mile).  I sometimes divide these 1/4 square mile plots into three or four farms or just three or four different fields), but everything in my region is essentially based on 1 square mile blocks between main roads...once in the city, every half mile road is a main road, but in the farm area, roads appear every 1 mile.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 65 - 9/5/12 (5/28/12)
Post by: nedalezz on September 06, 2012, 09:09:05 AM
 &apls &apls and a thousand times  &apls

The last few updates (especially the one with the port area) just blew me away!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 66 - 9/11/12 (6/4/12)
Post by: packersfan on September 11, 2012, 05:43:55 AM
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nedalezz: The last few updates (especially the one with the port area) just blew me away!

Thanks a lot.

Update 66 - Fort Orangeport Drive: Sheridan Park Neighborhood
We move north of Old Axelrod to Fort Orangeport Drive.  Yikes, I have nothing really to say about this update.


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As you can see, these pictures are pre-freeway.

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Mulholland Avenue shopping district and Chester Mulholland High School.

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Hope you enjoyed this little update.  Fort Orangeport Drive was inspired by Garfield Blvd in Chicago.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 66 - 9/11/12 (6/4/12)
Post by: sim_link on September 11, 2012, 02:55:10 PM
Can't say I remember posting in this version. Nice to see it here too. :) Great realism as always... and like a constantly say I really like your off-grid approach to building.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 66 - 9/11/12 (6/4/12)
Post by: RickD on September 12, 2012, 12:52:32 AM
The intersection of W Mullholland Ave and W Hawthorne Ave is crazy. I didn't even know the game would let you build this.  $%Grinno$%
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 67 - 9/13/12 (8/27/12)
Post by: packersfan on September 13, 2012, 06:29:35 AM
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RickD: The intersection of W Mullholland Ave and W Hawthorne Ave is crazy. I didn't even know the game would let you build this.

I actually have a number of intersections like that.  Six Corners on the north side being the first one I built in the entire region.

sim_link:
Can't say I remember posting in this version. Nice to see it here too.  Great realism as always... and like a constantly say I really like your off-grid approach to building.

I try to post here, but it seems every few months I get banned for a bad IP...the struggles of accessing websites from China.

Update 67 - ST PAUL: Updated Downtown and Riverfront
I am finally giving some attention to Martin's southern neighbor, St. Paul.  Last time we saw St. Paul was in update 5!  It was basically just St. Paul's Cathedral surrounded by brownstone apartments on a Christina River peninsula.  Now, the downtown has grown and at least ten high-rises have sprung up surpassing St. Paul's Cathedral in height.  The riverfront has also been spruced up with new embankments and parks.


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A little teaser from the next penisula west.

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Well hopefully I am back to updating weekly.  I am trying to figure out how to build up St. Paul nicely, so the next few updates will be St. Paul.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 67 - 9/13/12 (8/27/12)
Post by: noahclem on September 16, 2012, 06:27:34 PM
Great updates  &apls  I don't know of anyone else who's maps and region views look as good as yours. Also, I'd love to see Miller Park batted as well!  Glad to see you back active again  :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 68 - 9/17/12 (9/3/12)
Post by: packersfan on September 17, 2012, 02:02:42 AM
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noahclem: Great updates    I don't know of anyone else who's maps and region views look as good as yours. Also, I'd love to see Miller Park batted as well!  Glad to see you back active again

Thanks a lot.  Yeah, I would love to see different stadiums batted.

Update 68 - ST PAUL: Northside Schools and Parks
More St. Paul!  St. Paul's School District and Parks and Recreation Department are closely tied.  Nearly every school in St. Paul is built within a park.  Therefore, many parks in St. Paul are called **** School Park.  Today we will look at some schools and parks from the northside of St. Paul.  I suggest you open the District of Wenzel Street Map to see where these schools are.


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Gilead Park is situated between Green Park Ave, Antioch Dr, and I-255.  I noticed I didn't include it on the map.  I will update that shortly.

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Hope you enjoyed seeing some "school parks".  I will have to do a full update on this area, so beautiful for an urban area.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 68 - 9/17/12 (9/3/12)
Post by: Uzil on September 17, 2012, 03:18:15 AM
Nice pictures really  :thumbsup:

Quote from: packersfan on September 17, 2012, 02:02:42 AM
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Title: District of Wenzel - Update 69 - 9/19/12 (9/10/12)
Post by: packersfan on September 19, 2012, 06:20:53 AM
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Uzil: Nice pictures really 

Quote from: packersfan on September 17, 2012, 03:02:42 AM
Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map to get an idea where we are.

Just amazing work


Thank you very much.  I reiterate again how the street map started off as a personal project for my eyes only, so I would know which streets were where.  Then I stumbled upon the path tool in GIMP and I realized I could make a google-style map instead of just overlaying names on the in-game traffic data map.  Sometimes I wish I had made the map zoomed in further, so I could add many more details, but most of the time I think it is just about right.  Always learning new techniques, remembering to save the GIMP file so next time I edit I don't have to work from scratch...urgh, I've done that a few times.  Really hope you enjoy it!

Update 69 - BAYVIEW: Industry and Suburbia
We shoot back up north a little to Bayview for this update.  I really went all out "completing" this area.  I hope you enjoy it.


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Let's just jump right in with a big mosaic!

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That large trainyard you've all see on the map.

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Standard grid on "The Neck".  See map!

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An attempt at a beach.  I originally plopped beach lots but those just didn't look good from the satellite view.  So, I instead used MMP sand.  My biggest issue is blending plop grass and beaches.  Any tips???

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More suburban style street layout and lots of trees!

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Here is something fun I found!  An old barn between two three-story lofts!  What a cool, unintended, occurence!

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I really feel a sense of accomplishment actually getting everything in this area done...waterfront done!  Any tips on beaches and waterfront areas are greatly appreciated!  Hope you really enjoyed this more "suburban?" update.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 68 - 9/17/12 (9/3/12)
Post by: art128 on September 19, 2012, 06:30:28 AM
Wow, incredible update and very good map.

You have a beautiful way of breaking the standard grid with your zig-zaging diagonals. The suburbs is perfect. The giant bean shaped rail yard you made gave me a headache just looking at it.  $%Grinno$%

But seriously, waow. The first mosaic is just breaking-giant-eye-swaping-fantastically-wonderfully-stunningly awesome.  &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 69 - 9/19/12 (9/10/12)
Post by: nas-t on September 19, 2012, 07:30:07 AM
seriously???
i don't know what to say, it's breath taking!  &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 69 - 9/19/12 (9/10/12)
Post by: RickD on September 19, 2012, 08:04:23 AM
Wow!  &apls Great detailing of this huge area.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 69 - 9/19/12 (9/10/12)
Post by: noahclem on September 19, 2012, 11:46:33 AM
Great update  &apls  Your shorelines look quite good as they are but I could share a couple ideas since you're asking. As far as grass-to-beach transitions I often hide mine with trees--not sure if it's the best way but seems to work well for me. The beach MMPs you're using are good ones but to add more life and variety you could mix them with Namspopof's last beach MMP release which includes lots of umbrellas and beach people, among other things.

Nice suburbs and map is still amazing  :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 70 - 9/21/12 (9/17/12)
Post by: packersfan on September 20, 2012, 07:52:17 PM
Replies to Your Comments:

noahclem: Great update    Your shorelines look quite good as they are but I could share a couple ideas since you're asking. As far as grass-to-beach transitions I often hide mine with trees--not sure if it's the best way but seems to work well for me. The beach MMPs you're using are good ones but to add more life and variety you could mix them with Namspopof's last beach MMP release which includes lots of umbrellas and beach people, among other things.

Nice suburbs and map is still amazing


Thanks...yeah, I hide a lot with trees, ha.  Where can I find Namspopof's last beach MMP release?  Linkie?

RickD:
Wow!   Great detailing of this huge area.

Thank you, finally finished it.  Always nice to present a "finished" area.

nas-t:
seriously???
i don't know what to say, it's breath taking!


Seriously.  It's not THAT good, ha.

art128:
Wow, incredible update and very good map.

You have a beautiful way of breaking the standard grid with your zig-zaging diagonals. The suburbs is perfect. The giant bean shaped rail yard you made gave me a headache just looking at it. 

But seriously, waow. The first mosaic is just breaking-giant-eye-swaping-fantastically-wonderfully-stunningly awesome.


Thank you much.  It is a lot to keep track of and sometimes I get frustrated, ha.

Update 70 - PENELOPE POINT: Point University
The Village of Penelope Point is a bedroom community between South Martin and Bayview on the Penelope River.  The farmland is all gone and replaced by suburban houses.


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William B. Toombs Bridge (I-255, N-41) and Penelope Point Bridge (N-20).

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Penelope Point and Point University

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Hornet Stadium - home of Division III Point University Hornets football.

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I probably could have included more pictures, o well.  I'm glad Penelope Point is finally complete.  Hope you enjoyed some more suburbs.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 71 - 9/26/12
Post by: packersfan on September 25, 2012, 10:27:51 PM
Update 71 - PENELOPE POINT: Riverside Suburb
More images from the Village of Penelope Point along the Penelope River.


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I-255, I think I might work on I-255 the rest of the week...figuring out how to work it through Downtown Martin.

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South Villanova Circle.

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I had one more mosaic that I created for this area, but it technically falls in the category of South Martin and Martin, so I decided to save it for a future update.  Not sure where I will go for the next update - North to Commonwealth Field or West towards Cedarwood Creek Parkway.  I'm just really excited right now about filling in these gaps in my city...and I keep seeing all the empty waste on the north side of Martin that needs to be developed.  Always stuff to do!

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 71 - 9/26/12
Post by: Swordmaster on September 26, 2012, 02:22:00 AM
Cool city and cool map, as always. Maybe a diagonal bridge for the I-255?

Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 71 - 9/26/12
Post by: MTT9 on September 26, 2012, 05:10:37 PM
Awesome map!!! (speaking of karrma points, maybe someone can give 1 to packersfan) Is there any way to zoom out and see it as a whole?

k-point taken care of  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 71 - 9/26/12
Post by: noahclem on September 27, 2012, 02:49:22 AM
Great updates again  &apls  I should be able to find that beach MMP link for you when I get off work.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 72 - 10/15/12
Post by: packersfan on October 15, 2012, 03:22:51 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
noahclem: Great updates again    I should be able to find that beach MMP link for you when I get off work.

Thanks.  Yeah, I like MMPs that work!

MTT9:
Awesome map!!! (speaking of karrma points, maybe someone can give 1 to packersfan) Is there any way to zoom out and see it as a whole?

k-point taken care of


I zoom out on the map often.  Just zoom out in your browser.

Swordmaster:
Cool city and cool map, as always. Maybe a diagonal bridge for the I-255?

Cheers
Willy


That is the plan for I-255...but maybe it won't happen...I can't seem to open my original downtown tile without it crashing.

Update 72 - Cedarwood Creek Parkway
Today we continue back west across South 24th Street into Martin and Cedarwood Neighborhood along Cedarwood Creek.


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A few high-rises near Cedarwood Creek.

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A sneak peak at next week's update.  Moving south of the railroad tracks toward the South Martin Army Recruitment Center.

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You are here!  Thanks to Benedict for the suggestion to post a section of the map so you don't have to peruse the entire thing every update.

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Hope you enjoyed this update.  I'm working on getting back into playing Sim City.  You'll also notice that I haven't included the rail...forgot to really...I'll get around to fixing that eventually.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.


Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 72 - 10/15/12
Post by: jmyers2043 on October 15, 2012, 07:00:43 AM
Quote from: packersfan on October 15, 2012, 03:22:51 AM
Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.[/size]

Wow, that is some map. Every street has a name too. I like this diary - one of my favorites.  :thumbsup:


- Jim


Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 72 - 10/15/12
Post by: Swordmaster on October 15, 2012, 07:40:04 AM
That's some region view! And an excellent update, too.

Cheers
Willy
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 73 - 10/22/12
Post by: packersfan on October 22, 2012, 04:51:46 AM
Replies to Your Comments:

Swordmaster That's some region view! And an excellent update, too.

Cheers
Willy


Thanks.  That is just a tiny portion of the region, too!

jmyers2043:
Wow, that is some map. Every street has a name too. I like this diary - one of my favorites. 


- Jim


Of course!  What is the point of making a map and not naming all the streets, haha.  Glad to be a favorite!

Update 73 - Cedarwood Industries
We move south of Wisconsin Avenue (the last picture from the last update shows us our direction).  West South Avenue runs through what is known as Cedarwood Industries.  An earlier update featured some of this area.  Here is some more!


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We saw this workshop in the last update!

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South Martin Army Recruitment Center.  Despite its name it is not located IN South Martin.

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West Grange Avenue, I-80/I-55, Red Line 1 of the WTAM, and warehouses between South 40th Street and the freeway.

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This update didn't really cover a huge area, but I wanted to show off some more industries that I used to fill in this tile.

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You are here!  Yeah, it is the same exact map picture from last time.  Nothing from the update was really outside the scope this map section.

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Another update in the books.  Hope you liked my industrial areas.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 73 - 10/22/12
Post by: nas-t on October 22, 2012, 05:34:37 AM
stunning update!  :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 74 - 10/29/12
Post by: packersfan on October 29, 2012, 05:19:20 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
nas-t: stunning update!

Thank you.  Here is another one!

Update 74 - Northeast: Carnegie, Honey Creek, Chester Lake
We move to northeast Martin today.  The grid is nearly non-existant up here as the streets mimic the path of a nearby railroad.  Just across the North Lakefront Drive to the east is Northeastern Martin University (not pictured in this update).  The map for this area is not 100% complete.


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Fireworks explode over Chester Lake and Lincoln Terraces.

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Teaser shot of next time...or maybe Update 76 depending on if I decide to make Update 75 a special update!  If you have any suggestions for making the 75th special let me know.

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You are here.

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Update 75 is up next.  I haven't decided if it will be a special update...I mean 75 is one of those "milestone" numbers, but I didn't do anything special for the 25th update, so I'm not sure if I will do anything for this one.

I'm sure you noticed that the map doesn't yet reflect the bottom part of the first mosaic!

I haven't played much SimCity these last few weeks.  Lethargy, relationship drama, school prep, and learning Chinese have kept me occupied and out of SimCity, but I will have to get back into actual gameplay to develop more areas to showcase.  Northeastern Martin University is a top priority.

Check out the [a href="http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html">District of Wenzel Street Map</a> to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 73 - 10/22/12
Post by: RickD on October 29, 2012, 05:33:43 AM
I liked the latest updates. Good idea with the excerpt from the map and your detailing skills are improving with every update.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 74 - 10/29/12
Post by: eldaldo on October 31, 2012, 09:35:58 AM
I really love how massive your region is.  I think your region shots are excellent!  they look very realistic. 
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 75 - 11/5/12
Post by: packersfan on November 05, 2012, 05:45:16 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
eldaldo: I really love how massive your region is.  I think your region shots are excellent!  they look very realistic.

Thank you, that's what I'm going for, though I am trying to get better at the little details, too.

RickD:
I liked the latest updates. Good idea with the excerpt from the map and your detailing skills are improving with every update.

Thanks.  Benedict suggested that I include an excerpt of the map with each update over on Simtropolis.

Update 75 - Northeastern Martin University: Athletic Facilities
Today we will check out an even bigger university!  Northeastern Martin University...I don't have any stats or anything, but it seems like a decent sized school.  I took so many pictures that I have decided to break this showcase into two updates.  Today we will focus on the southern-most end of campus where the athletic facilites for the Division 1 NEU Wildcats are located.


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Above: We start at Chester Lake Park and work our way down past Chancellors Cemetery, parking for Braatz Arena and Addison Field, cross over North Lakefront Drive between Braatz Arena and Northeastern Soccer - Football Pitch, Mitchell Hall and more residence halls for NEU students, before ending up in Sapphire Lake.

Northeastern Martin University Wildcats logo.


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East Lanswell Terrace bridge across Chester Lake, some recreation fields for general use by NEU students, Addison Field - home of the Division 1 NEU Wildcats football team, Braatz Arena - home of the Division 1 NEU Wildcats basketball and hockey teams, tennis courts, and down past North Lakefront Drive and Mitchell residence halls.

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Honey Creek Golf Course.  NEU's golf team spends considerable time on the course practicing, though the course is open to the general public.

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Northeastern Football - Soccer Pitch - home of the Division 1 NEU Wildcats soccer team.

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Hope you enjoyed this update.  I had over 40 pictures prepared for this update but didn't want to use them all at once.  The hardest part was splitting up the pictures into two updates and not expose the academic part of the university in this update.  As I put together this update I just noticed the NEU track and field team is going to have a hard time without any facilities!  Maybe the future holds a new multipurpose football/track stadium or another solution.  The NEU Division 1 Wildcats baseball team actually shares a stadium with Bayside High School two miles north of our current position on East Virigina Road and North Lakefront Drive.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 75 - 11/5/12
Post by: Swordmaster on November 05, 2012, 08:18:41 AM
Three good updates here. Neat railroading in the first one, and cool sports venues in the last. Keep at it.

Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 75 - 11/5/12
Post by: noahclem on November 05, 2012, 08:56:21 AM
Excellent work on the last updates  &apls  I like the idea of including the local map, and as always your maps are an inspiration. The greenspaces and networks are very well-done as well  :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 76 - 11/12/12
Post by: packersfan on November 12, 2012, 01:00:07 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
noahclem: Excellent work on the last updates    I like the idea of including the local map, and as always your maps are an inspiration. The greenspaces and networks are very well-done as well 

Thanks.  Many other journals in turn inspire me.

Swordmaster:
Three good updates here. Neat railroading in the first one, and cool sports venues in the last. Keep at it.

Cheers
Willy


Will do.  Thanks!

Update 76 - Northeastern Martin University: Academic Facilities
Now for the north part of Northeastern Martin University.  Academic halls, residence halls, research facilities, art centers, etc, are located along the lakefront.

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ABOVE: NEU College of Medicine including a teaching university hospital.

BELOW: The northernmost section of campus includes more athletic facilities: Crown Swimming Center and Norris Field House.


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The academic hub of NEU.

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Hope you enjoyed the second half of the Northeastern Martin University updates!

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 75 - 11/5/12
Post by: Swordmaster on November 14, 2012, 01:28:28 PM
Very good!

And very strange, too. 76 updates on just 16 pages? You deserve a lot more comments.


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 75 - 11/5/12
Post by: noahclem on November 14, 2012, 04:49:32 PM
The DoW always reminds me of my old home, Milwaukee. Great work again  &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 75 - 11/5/12
Post by: Kergelen on November 15, 2012, 01:39:12 AM
Great campus. I like the layout and the green spaces.

Your region shot is stunning &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 75 - 11/5/12
Post by: apeguy on November 15, 2012, 08:30:04 AM
Nice update, I like how you've spread the campus along the coastline, and the region shot is awesome. ;D


Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 77 - 11/19/12
Post by: packersfan on November 19, 2012, 02:27:53 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
apeguy: Nice update, I like how you've spread the campus along the coastline, and the region shot is awesome.

Keep up the good work.


Thanks, just happened that way with the campus.

Kergelen:
Great campus. I like the layout and the green spaces.

Your region shot is stunning


Thank you.  I enjoyed laying out a lot of green spaces.

noahclem:
The DoW always reminds me of my old home, Milwaukee. Great work again

Well, Milwaukee is my home!

Swordmaster:
Very good!

And very strange, too. 76 updates on just 16 pages? You deserve a lot more comments.

Cheers
Willy


Yeah, I definitely don't get a lot of comments here.

Update 77 - South Martin: Commonwealth Field
We cruise back down to the south side along Sapphire Lake.  Welcome to Commonwealth Field home of the Martin Crusaders WFL football team.  Commonwealth Stadium seats 80,000 and features a retractable roof and natural grass field.


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Ended up putting a football stadium along the lake.  Much more pleasant than just out next to a freeway interchange.  Hope you enjoy it.  Teemu did an incredible job with Reliant Stadium.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 77 - 11/19/12
Post by: RickD on November 19, 2012, 04:22:56 AM
Wow, that is a huge stadium. Good they have lots of parking and a freeway connection. But is there also a metro station? I see el-rail in the first picture but it is not on the map.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 78 - 11/26/12
Post by: packersfan on November 26, 2012, 03:31:17 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
RickD: Wow, that is a huge stadium. Good they have lots of parking and a freeway connection. But is there also a metro station? I see el-rail in the first picture but it is not on the map.

Yeah, there is a metro station, but currently, the line runs to nowhere.  Eventually the line will likely connect to Red Line 1.  I'm trying to decide whether to run the line up along the freeway and then along Wisconsin Avenue to connect with Red Line 1, or pull it along McHenry Blvd to connect with Red Line 1 at McHenry station.  Then the decision becomes whether or not the line should continue beyond the stadium and which direction: south along the lakefront through St. Paul or cut across west just north of Penelope River to provide another east-west line to Hawthorne.

Update 78 - HOHLER: Mayers Estates
We move west a few miles to the eastern edge of the Village of Hohler, Mayers Estates.  Butler Mayers was a wealthy land owner.  Eventually he opened some of his land up for residential development for the increasing upper middle-class and wealthy-class.  Thus Mayers Estates was born.  When the new neighborhood began development, it was still relatively remote, though the Village of Hohler was only half a mile to the west and the University of Wenzel - Martin campus was north about half a mile.  To the south and east only farmland for the next mile or so.  Now Mayers Estates is nearly surrounded by development and forms the Village of Hohler's eastern border with the City of Martin.


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Mayers Park anchors and provides a safe, relaxing place for families to spend time outdoors.

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Hope you enjoyed this update.  I really enjoyed heading back to the south side of Martin.  I haven't played SimCity a lot lately, but I am hope that changing work locations within Martin will help stimulate activity.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 78 - 11/26/12
Post by: noahclem on November 26, 2012, 05:20:21 AM
Great work with these nice suburban scenes  &apls  Those houses fit so perfectly along the diagonals, I hope you don't mind if I borrow the idea. The farm fields also look very nice. The stadium area is great as well and it's nice to see that RHW along the water  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 78 - 11/26/12
Post by: Swordmaster on November 26, 2012, 06:31:05 AM
Nice subdivision, but probably out of my price range. How much is the average house here?

Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 78 - 11/26/12
Post by: art128 on November 26, 2012, 07:36:10 AM
Nice work with Mayers Estate and park. A very cool area you have there, seems like a calm place to live.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 79 - 12/3/12
Post by: packersfan on December 03, 2012, 04:25:30 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
art128: Nice work with Mayers Estate and park. A very cool area you have there, seems like a calm place to live.

Yeah, it was inspired by a neighborhood I lived in located in southwest Milwaukee, 76th Street and Howard (Wedgewood Park), though my neighborhood ended up looking more upper class than the one I lived in.

Swordmaster:
Nice subdivision, but probably out of my price range. How much is the average house here?

Cheers
Willy


Hmm, not sure, I'm not really sure how much houses go for these days, but I would say you'd have to be upper middle class/upper class for this neighborhood.

noahclem:
Great work with these nice suburban scenes    Those houses fit so perfectly along the diagonals, I hope you don't mind if I borrow the idea. The farm fields also look very nice. The stadium area is great as well and it's nice to see that RHW along the water

Thank you.  Glad you think the houses fit.  Curvy roads and lot orientation is one of the limitations of SC4.

Update 79 - Fort Orangeport Drive: Albany Neighborhood
We head back up north and east to the intersection of South 48th Street and West Fort Orangeport Drive.  Today I will showcase another stretch of Fort Orangeport Drive.  This stretch runs through Albany Neighborhood (derived from the name of the park situation within the neighborhood.  Update 80 will likely feature more scenes from Albany Neighborhood proper.  This update will focus on stuff close to Fort Orangeport Drive including some industrial facilities split between the City of Milwaukee and Village of Hohler.


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Most consider Albany Neighborhood to extend to the railroad tracks the run parallel to West Hohler Avenue.  Transfiguration Lutheran Church is one of at least ten worship places within the area.

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Just across Fort Orangeport Drive is another church: All Souls Christian.

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Storage and manufacturing facilites along the Hohler Railroad.

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Oops, overlooked the B'nai Israel Synagogue on 53rd and Fort Orangeport in this picture.

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A smiley face watertower greets people as they enter "The Drive".

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We can see a few of the trees from Mayers Estates to the south.

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Village of Hohler Waste Management and Recycling Facilities

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You are here.

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I couldn't resist doing a sort of "drive" down a stretch of road.  It is one of those updates that shows off just the city "filler".  Nothing special except regular city.  I suppose one of these updates I'll have to get back into making road signs, haha.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 79 - 12/3/12
Post by: eldaldo on December 04, 2012, 02:30:28 PM
I love how massive your region is. your region shots are incredible.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 80 - 12/10/12
Post by: packersfan on December 10, 2012, 04:26:43 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
eldaldo: I love how massive your region is. your region shots are incredible.

Thanks.  Always going for realism.

Update 80 - South Mayers Road: Fort Orangeport Dr to Axelrod Ave
Today we take a "drive" south on Mayers Road, the border of the City of Martin and the Village of Hohler between Fort Orangeport Drive and Mulholland Avenue.

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Milwaukee-style apartments line Mayers Road.

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Butler Mayers High School

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Albany Middle School

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Albany Neighborhood by day.

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Albany Neighborhood at evening.

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You are here.

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Here is another "drive".  Been working on the northside of the city while also busy with school.  Hope you enjoy this update.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 81 - 12/17/12
Post by: packersfan on December 17, 2012, 05:55:28 AM
Update 81 - TRINITY: Northside Ring Suburb
Today we check out Trinity, a very green and suburban ring town just north of Clement Avenue and I-55.  We will check out the main drag through the eastern edge of Trinity, Trinity Boulevard, next time.  Today we look at the area around Frontier Road and the passenger rail line that runs through the heart of Trinity.


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Amazing houses from JMyers and Mattb325.  Thanks, you guys are awesome.

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Awesome condos from Mattb325.  Thanks!!!

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First Trinity Church, first church in the suburb of Trinity.

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So much green in Trinity.

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You are here.

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I downloaded an excellent set of houses from JMyers, low wealth, which really spruce up the low-wealth housing with more realism.  Mattb325 made those excellent condos that really help fill in the city.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 81 - 12/17/12
Post by: noahclem on December 17, 2012, 06:45:34 AM
Great work in these last updates  &apls  I love all the green on the edges of the town and you do a really nice job with the suburbs. Of course the maps and overviews are fantastic  :o
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 81 - 12/17/12
Post by: RickD on December 17, 2012, 08:08:47 AM
I like the Albany and Trinity neighborhoods. Looks like a very nice place to live.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 81 - 12/17/12
Post by: art128 on December 17, 2012, 08:33:48 AM
Somehow, I always forget to leave a reply in this MD. It's a shame because it really is a good MD worth to read.

That's an impressive neighborhood there. The cemetery is well made. I also like a lot the elevated rail line going through the area.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 82 - 12/24/12
Post by: packersfan on December 24, 2012, 02:07:26 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
art128: Somehow, I always forget to leave a reply in this MD. It's a shame because it really is a good MD worth to read.

That's an impressive neighborhood there. The cemetery is well made. I also like a lot the elevated rail line going through the area.


Thanks.  I feel a lot of people don't always drop replies here.  I'm guilty of doing it myself.

RickD:
I like the Albany and Trinity neighborhoods. Looks like a very nice place to live.

Thank you.  Different feels to both.

noahclem:
Great work in these last updates    I love all the green on the edges of the town and you do a really nice job with the suburbs. Of course the maps and overviews are fantastic

Thank you.

Update 82 - TRINITY: Trinity Grand Mall
Merry Christmas Eve!  Nice how this worked out; today we check out Trinity Grand Mall and so far there have been no drunk Santas at Trinity Grand.


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Merry Christmas.  Was super excited last night booking flights for my girlfriend and I to America.  She got her travel visa.  But I have hit a road bump with the tickets.  Picked a bad website it seems and they are struggling to verify my identity and credit card and trying to charge me fees for the delay, sigh.  It slipped my mind to cross-check the flight plan on Orbitz and I could have gotten the same deal there with no hassles...Sorry, I strayed Orbitz, I love you.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 82 - 12/24/12
Post by: Uzil on December 24, 2012, 07:42:06 AM
Your work is simply outstanding, please continues in this way.
I'm always fascinated by your map...  &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 83 - 12/31/12
Post by: packersfan on December 31, 2012, 12:09:09 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
Uzil: Your work is simply outstanding, please continues in this way.
I'm always fascinated by your map...


Thank you.  Glad you like the map.

Update 83 - JEFFERSON: Newberg's Creek and Fremont Pocket
Now we are on the other side North I-55 on the northeast side of the City of Jefferson.  The extreme northeast area contains a few subdivisions in between Newberg's Creek, I-55, railroad, and N-45.  South of West Monticello Drive and west of North 16th Street is a little pocket of the City of Martin called Fremont Pocket.

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Little subdivision tucked in between the railroad, West Virginia Road, N-45, and Newberg's Creek.  Not the greatest location, though, as planes are on approach to Martin Municipal Airport.

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Old section of the City of Jefferson.

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Anna Clara Junior High School part of the Jefferson Trinity Unified School District

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Subdivision in between Lampson Avenue, I-55, and Newberg's Creek.

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Fremont Pocket.  JMyers created these incredible low-wealth houses.  Thanks!

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Hope you enjoyed this update. Filled in the gaps between the City of Martin, City of Jefferson, and the City of Trinity.  It is a little difficult to fill in between N-45, the railroad, and I-55, especially north of Virginia Road.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 83 - 12/31/12
Post by: Swordmaster on December 31, 2012, 07:24:47 AM
Nice updates. I like the backstreets in between the residentials. Not sure why you're plopping lots in the open terrain though, maybe to get the park zone in region transportation view? The current texture you use on those lots creates a tiling effect that sticks out a little. If you change the texture to multi-fsh, you can mitigate that problem by using several random textures at once.

Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 83 - 12/31/12
Post by: Jmouse on December 31, 2012, 10:09:39 PM
Welcome to OSITM, packersfan. Since this is your second appearance here, double congratulations from the OSITM Committee. Everyone is looking forward to the January treats you have in store for us.

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Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 83 - 12/31/12
Post by: Kergelen on January 01, 2013, 04:20:29 AM
Congrats on the OSITM. Well deserved. &apls

I really like your layouts and your fantastic region view. Also nice MMPing in the last pictures :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 83 - 12/31/12
Post by: sunv123 on January 01, 2013, 10:02:08 AM
Congrats on the OSITM! Well deserved, you keep the great work coming even when the popularity is low.

Keep up the great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 83 - 12/31/12
Post by: rooker1 on January 02, 2013, 12:25:39 PM
Congrats on your second time in OSITM....a very well deserved move indeed!!
Happy New Year!
Robin &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 83 - 12/31/12
Post by: ecoba on January 03, 2013, 06:49:12 PM
Congratulations on a second run in OSITM! From what I see it is well deserved.

I really love the way that your screenshots are so well-detailed; everything from the street names to the flora really completes every shot. And then, as a bonus, everything comes together in a cohesive region view so beautifully! In addition, the street map you've posted with the update shows further dedication.

I'll be sure to stop by more often; this could easily be one of my new favorites.  :)


Ethan
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 83 - 12/31/12
Post by: noahclem on January 04, 2013, 04:23:08 AM
Congratulations on your OSITM  :party:  I'm certainly looking forward to what you'll have for us this month. Great pictures on the last updates and I hope all your travel plans work out well  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 83 - 12/31/12
Post by: RickD on January 07, 2013, 01:52:32 AM
Second Ositm ... nice!  :thumbsup: I hope you got those plane tickets.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 84 - 1/7/13
Post by: packersfan on January 07, 2013, 02:46:45 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
RickD: Second Ositm ... nice!   I hope you got those plane tickets.

Yup, got the plane tickets!  Yeah, about time for another OSITM, right?

noahclem:
Congratulations on your OSITM    I'm certainly looking forward to what you'll have for us this month. Great pictures on the last updates and I hope all your travel plans work out well

I am not promising anything extra special for the OSITM, but I might do a Martin County Park System update and possibly start work on a new INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.  Any idea if there are diagonal runways and stuff for airports, yet?  I have a hard time following what exactly is going on in the airport development with Sim City.

ecoba:
Congratulations on a second run in OSITM! From what I see it is well deserved.

I really love the way that your screenshots are so well-detailed; everything from the street names to the flora really completes every shot. And then, as a bonus, everything comes together in a cohesive region view so beautifully! In addition, the street map you've posted with the update shows further dedication.

I'll be sure to stop by more often; this could easily be one of my new favorites. 

Ethan


I am so glad to be OSITM again.  It was so long ago the last time I was OSITM, and my diary seems to fly under the radar.  Glad to be attracting new fans!

rooker1:
Congrats on your second time in OSITM....a very well deserved move indeed!!
Happy New Year!
Robin


Thanks a lot!


sunv123: Congrats on the OSITM! Well deserved, you keep the great work coming even when the popularity is low.

Keep up the great work!


Well I post on a number of different sites, so the update is weekly despite the lackluster response on SC4D.

Kergelen:
Congrats on the OSITM. Well deserved.

I really like your layouts and your fantastic region view. Also nice MMPing in the last pictures


Thanks, I only dabble a little in MMPs, mostly to cover things up, haha.

Jmouse:
Welcome to OSITM, packersfan. Since this is your second appearance here, double congratulations from the OSITM Committee. Everyone is looking forward to the January treats you have in store for us.

Thank you.  Great to be exposed to some new fans.  No promises, but there might be an update highlighting the Martin County Park System...and MAYBE the beginnings of a new INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

Swordmaster:
Nice updates. I like the backstreets in between the residentials. Not sure why you're plopping lots in the open terrain though, maybe to get the park zone in region transportation view? The current texture you use on those lots creates a tiling effect that sticks out a little. If you change the texture to multi-fsh, you can mitigate that problem by using several random textures at once.

Cheers
Willy


I suppose I plop the lots to blend with the maxis lots, though I find it to be more trouble and not as pretty as it could be.  Ah, the limitations and bad habits I have.

Update 84 - JEFFERSON: A New Year's Overview
One more look at the City of Jefferson before we head back down to the South Side.  Jefferson has expanded rapidly during its fifty year history.  Along with the City of Trinity, Jefferson seems intent on halting the expansion of the City of Martin northward.  Trinity and Jefferson are further linked by the Jefferson Trinity Unified School District.  As of this update Jefferson has a population of approximately 17,000.


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Above: Jefferson High School (JTUSD), home of the Tigercats.

Below: Early Jefferson forming around the intersection of Sussex Pike (future D15/N45) and Grove Street (soon renamed Monticello Road and eventually Monticello Drive).


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Thirty years later Jefferson spread significantly as factories rose alongside the railroad.

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Today, Jefferson is directly adjacent to the City of Martin with the city line at Fremont Road.

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Expansion has slowed, especially to the north, though the City of Jefferson and the City of Martin are racing to annex land to the north around Martin Municipal Airport.

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Intersection of North 8th Street / Main Street (D15/N45) and West Fremont Road (County Highway F).

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Downtown Jefferson

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Erie Park

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West Monticello Drive headed west out of downtown towards Trinity

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Jefferson Body Plant: one of the first large businesses to open up shop in Jefferson along the railroad.

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You are here.

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Hope you enjoyed another North Side update.  Next time I will either tour the Martin County Park System or head down to the City of Hawthorne on the South Side.  The map has been update to reflect some work I did on the South Side a while ago.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 84 - 1/7/13
Post by: M4346 on January 07, 2013, 03:07:35 AM
Yet another spectacularly detailed, visually stimulating and incredibly informative update!  ()stsfd()

I love it! and I love this MD!  :thumbsup:

Keep up the great work!   &apls

M

EDIT: PS. Please do share your incredible map making skills, trips, tricks and tutorials with us! ;D
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 84 - 1/7/13
Post by: art128 on January 07, 2013, 03:22:47 AM
Impressive work with the industrial area and its surroundings. Hudson park is beautiful, the little creek going through it adds a lot to the area.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 84 - 1/7/13
Post by: noahclem on January 07, 2013, 04:21:41 AM
Great work again! A big update filled with nice neighborhoods and details. Unfortunately the diagonal runway project seems to have been abandoned :/
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 84 - 1/7/13
Post by: Swordmaster on January 07, 2013, 07:53:33 AM
Mmm. . . diagonal runways. I've virtually no experience with airports, but I should suppose creating diagonal textures is a piece of cake. Stitch together the originals, rotate them, slice up, make some lots. . . am I missing something?

Congrats on OSITM! Nice suburb here, and quite a realistic implantation of industrial parks in the region.


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 84 - 1/7/13
Post by: bat on January 13, 2013, 05:47:14 AM
Congrats on your second OSITM award! And wonderful images of your nice city.
Also nice road maps. :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 85 - 1/14/13
Post by: packersfan on January 14, 2013, 03:23:09 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
bat: Congrats on your second OSITM award! And wonderful images of your nice city.
Also nice road maps.


Thanks.  Glad to be catching new eyes!

Swordmaster:
Mmm. . . diagonal runways. I've virtually no experience with airports, but I should suppose creating diagonal textures is a piece of cake. Stitch together the originals, rotate them, slice up, make some lots. . . am I missing something?

Congrats on OSITM! Nice suburb here, and quite a realistic implantation of industrial parks in the region.


Cheers
Willy


Well piece of cake if I was at all familiar with texture editing and that stuff.  I really am a novice when it comes to that stuff.

noahclem:
Great work again! A big update filled with nice neighborhoods and details. Unfortunately the diagonal runway project seems to have been abandoned :/

But I just saw a recent entry somewhere with some using awesome diagonal runways, taxiways...maybe he/she can be so kind as to make it a set available for download, hehe.

art128:
Impressive work with the industrial area and its surroundings. Hudson park is beautiful, the little creek going through it adds a lot to the area.

I hope to showcase much more of the Orchard Creek Parkway in a future update.  Thanks!

M4346:
Yet another spectacularly detailed, visually stimulating and incredibly informative update! 

I love it! and I love this MD! 

Keep up the great work!   

M

EDIT: PS. Please do share your incredible map making skills, trips, tricks and tutorials with us!


Thank you.  I put together a tutorial on Simtropolis about how I make the maps...I think I completed it...I can't remember.  I'll have to post that in this diary sometime.

Update 85 - Martin County Park System: Northside Part 1
Welcome to the Martin County Park System.  Today I will showcase nine parks from the northside (of Brittany River).  I hope you enjoy the tour.


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Peach Park, located on the northwest side between West Fremont Road, North 34th Street, West Chambers Street, and North 37th Street.  You may not realize it, but this picture is a composite of pictures from three different city tiles.  I actually messed up the alignment of the bike path, but did a little editing in the photo editor instead of going back and fixing the problem.  Then I had some fun with the perspective tool.

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Sunport Park, located on the very south side of the City of Trinity, just north of I-55 and West Clement Avenue.  It is bordered by North Frontier Hills Drive, North Locknell Drive, and West Sun Port Lane.

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Henne Park, located just south of Henne Park Medical Center, bordered by West Townshend Avenue, North 29th Street, West Concordia Avenue, and North 32nd Street.  At this point, I started to learn that in order to use the perspective tool well, I needed to stitch together multiple mosaics horizontally in order to provide enough material for a picture to be taken.

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Concordia Park, located between North Clement Avenue and I-55, bordered by West Concordia Avenue, North Clybourn Avenue, North 18th Street, West Morgan Avenue, and North 21st Street.  The normal SimCity perspective seems a little boring now, doesn't it?

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Rutland Park, located between West Locust Street, North 13th Street, West Bayleaf Avenue, North Clement Avenue, and North 16th Street.  This picture took at least four or five mosaics from two bordering tiles composited together.  If you really look closely, you can see where the composite is not perfect due to terrain differences, cut off shadows, etc.

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Morgan Park, located just south of Ulysses Rutland High School, bordered by West Morgan Avenue, North 6th Street, West Orchard Avenue, and North 7th Street.  Another "boring" Sim City perspective picture, haha.

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Lookout Park, located across the street from Eternal Rest Cemetery, bordered by West Fremont Road, North 14th Street, West Vine Street, and North 16th Street.  This picture is a composite from four different city tiles.  Unfortunately, it is brutally apparent that I did not match up the grass between the west tiles and the east tiles...oh well...I'm lazy

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Clara Park, located in the City of Jefferson, bordered by West Henry Avenue, Austin Avenue, West Fulton Avenue, and Tripoli Street.  We just saw this park within the last two updates.

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Erie Park, located in the City of Jefferson, bordered by West Hudson Avenue, Lenox Street, West Fremont Road, and Pryor Avenue.  I believe we saw this park at night in the last update.

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You are here.

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I planned to show ALL the parks of the Martin County Park System, but I've barely scratched the surface, since I really focused on hiding the borders.  Many of my parks are located on the edges of maps and in some cases cover the corners of 4 different tiles!  Luckily, I've now got making mosaics and composites down to a science, haha.  I am working on a mosaic/composite of the Orchard Creek Parkway.  Discovering a good use for the perspective tool has really opened up possibilities for showing off more of my city in a much different way than just mosaics.  A mosaic is just a slice up and down the Sim City perspective, but with the perspective tool I can see more area than just that slice.  I'm really looking forward to showing off the whole parkway all at once!

Tell me what you think...oh, who am I kidding, of course you will tell me what you think of the perspectives and the composites.  Looking forward to the conversation.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 84 - 1/7/13
Post by: Swordmaster on January 14, 2013, 03:44:44 AM
Nice parks, and good experimenting with the angles. Not everyone of them worked, though; some are too stretched and the whole thing starts looking flat.

You should, in any way, start numbering your pictures.

Quote from: packersfan on January 14, 2013, 03:23:09 AM
Swordmaster:Mmm. . . diagonal runways. I've virtually no experience with airports, but I should suppose creating diagonal textures is a piece of cake. Stitch together the originals, rotate them, slice up, make some lots. . . am I missing something?

Congrats on OSITM! Nice suburb here, and quite a realistic implantation of industrial parks in the region.


Cheers
Willy


Well piece of cake if I was at all familiar with texture editing and that stuff.  I really am a novice when it comes to that stuff.

Well, translate your mosaic science to textures - it's the same principle. Find the runway textures in the pack and follow my tutorial (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=15441.0) to extract the PNGs. Then do your magic in whatever image program you use.

In any case, if no one did it by the time I need it in PSC, then I'll do it myself. That may still take a couple of years, though.


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 85 - 1/14/13
Post by: jmyers2043 on January 14, 2013, 05:06:15 AM
This is a great MD. No doubt. I like the region shots, the maps, and I get Sooo many ideas for my own game. Thank you for sharing.

- Jim


Title: District of Wenzel - Update 86 - 1/21/13
Post by: packersfan on January 21, 2013, 06:25:28 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
jmyers2043: This is a great MD. No doubt. I like the region shots, the maps, and I get Sooo many ideas for my own game. Thank you for sharing.

- Jim


Thanks.  Glad I can give people ideas.  By the way, thanks for all the great houses!

Swordmaster:
Nice parks, and good experimenting with the angles. Not everyone of them worked, though; some are too stretched and the whole thing starts looking flat.

You should, in any way, start numbering your pictures.

[ON DIAGONAL RUNWAYS]

Well, translate your mosaic science to textures - it's the same principle. Find the runway textures in the pack and follow my tutorial to extract the PNGs. Then do your magic in whatever image program you use.

In any case, if no one did it by the time I need it in PSC, then I'll do it myself. That may still take a couple of years, though.

Cheers
Willy


At first I was kind of upset with your assessment about the perspectives, but upon more and more looks, I can see how some of the pictures look a little flat.  I'll need to make sure I don't fall into that trap in the future.

You'll see I started numbering my pictures again in this update.  I remembered just as I was about to convert the pictures to .jpg.

Maybe I'll give it a try, though it sounds like it would be a major undertaking, and I am a little confused why other people that use diagonal runways in their cities don't share them with the community via download.  Of course, I don't have much time at all to devote to it, much less keep updates coming out.  Oh well.


Update 86 - HAWTHORNE: Eisenhower Park Neighborhood
Now down to the southwest side and the City of Hawthorne.  It seems like this is our first look at Hawthorne.  This is the newest area of Hawthorne that I built at least six months ago.  Much of it is a recreation of an area in Chicago.  Even schools are placed in the same spot, and the parks are similarly designed.  I hope you enjoyed this more conventional update that I put together today.  In-game projects limited my preparation this week.

Hawthorne was named after pioneer Josiah Hawthorne who first established a settlement on the west side of Penelope River.  Solomon Hardee established a competing settlement on the east side of the river where Downtown Hawthorne now ironically lies.  Four District highways cross in Hawthorne, D29, D31, D34, and D100.  National Highway 45 runs through the city bearing the name, south of Penelope River, South Baylor Avenue as Baylor is the next major destination for the highway.  N45 travels along Hawthorne Avenue in the City of Martin.  The City of Hawthorne has its own independent school district which consists of two high schools (Hawthorne North, Eisenhower Park) and four elementary schools (Eisenhower, Dwight, Dominion, and Wrenn).  Hawthorne's current population is about 32,000.


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As you can see, I've included picture numbers again for the first time in over a year or so, for easier reference by you guys.

The school labeled Dominion Elementary is in fact Dwight Elementary of the Hawthorne School District.


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I built this area a long time ago, pretty much recreating a section of Chicago, complete with school placement and everything.

The school labeled Dominion Elementary is the actual Dominion Elementary


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The picture that alerted me to the fact that I had labelled BOTH schools Dominion Elementary.  Dwight Elementary is on the left side of the picture, and Dominion Elementary is on the right.

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I could not resist the call of the perspective tool.  I know some people expressed dissatisfaction with my use of it, but I think it really spices things up and gets rid of the repetition.  I used it on the first mosaic slightly, too.

Eisenhower Park High School of the Hawthorne School District, effectively the "south" high school in the City of Hawthorne currently.


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This week flew by didn't it?  I lost a bunch of time re-working one of my large city tiles into 4 medium city tiles and being very conscious about all the borders lining up correctly, so future composite pictures look even more slick.  It was hard coming up with something to showcase today.  I was planning on showing some images from around I-380 just north of Hawthorne, but I didn't want to have a sort of incomplete feel to the update, since I don't know what the exit numbers are yet.  Hopefully I will be able to determine that sooner than later.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 86 - 1/21/13
Post by: sim_link on January 21, 2013, 06:55:37 AM
A fantastic update. I must admit to being jealous of how your grittier areas look, and your commercial strips. Mine just fall flat in comparison. I also love the use of the perspective tool... what program did you use to do that? I think you're right, it gets rid of the repetition of SC4 images - I personally find it a really nice touch.

Great work as usual! ;D
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 86 - 1/21/13
Post by: Swordmaster on January 21, 2013, 08:13:09 AM
Nice work on the schools and suburbs. I did catch the perspective on the first pic, this one works very well. Pic 5 works alright, too, although some of the houses to the right start slanting a bit too much.


Quote from: packersfan on January 21, 2013, 06:25:28 AMAt first I was kind of upset with your assessment about the perspectives, but upon more and more looks, I can see how some of the pictures look a little flat.  I'll need to make sure I don't fall into that trap in the future.

Well, you said you wanted a conversation. "Good work, like it" is usually not conducive to starting one. The big pic of Rutland Park for instance. If you'd cut off the bottom part, it would work. Now the big warehouse betrays the visual trickery. Anyway, I hope you'll share your techniques someday.


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 86 - 1/21/13
Post by: art128 on January 21, 2013, 08:32:12 AM
Two impressive mosaics. The perspective added to the first one is, as Willy said, really well done.  A nice suburban area you show us again. ;)
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: packersfan on January 28, 2013, 03:46:59 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
art128: Two impressive mosaics. The perspective added to the first one is, as Willy said, really well done.  A nice suburban area you show us again.

Thanks, I'm going to continue throwing a perspective image in to updates, but I need to not overuse them.

Swordmaster:
Nice work on the schools and suburbs. I did catch the perspective on the first pic, this one works very well. Pic 5 works alright, too, although some of the houses to the right start slanting a bit too much.


Quote from: packersfan on January 21, 2013, 08:25:28 AM
At first I was kind of upset with your assessment about the perspectives, but upon more and more looks, I can see how some of the pictures look a little flat.  I'll need to make sure I don't fall into that trap in the future.

Well, you said you wanted a conversation. "Good work, like it" is usually not conducive to starting one. The big pic of Rutland Park for instance. If you'd cut off the bottom part, it would work. Now the big warehouse betrays the visual trickery. Anyway, I hope you'll share your techniques someday.


Cheers
Willy


Yeah, I think you might have some criticism of Pic #3 in today's update.  I think I pushed a little more than I wanted to.  The urge for tilting camera is too much, but not enough to get SC5...maybe...

sim_link:
A fantastic update. I must admit to being jealous of how your grittier areas look, and your commercial strips. Mine just fall flat in comparison. I also love the use of the perspective tool... what program did you use to do that? I think you're right, it gets rid of the repetition of SC4 images - I personally find it a really nice touch.

Great work as usual!


I use GIMP to edit my pictures, create the map, everything.  I've never used Photoshop, so I don't know what that expensive program gets you that GIMP doesn't provide.  I think the perspective picture will be a mainstay, but I will only use it as a change of pace.  Otherwise, I start trying to one up each successive perspective pic in an update and I go overboard.

Update 87 - HAWTHORNE: Wrenn and Dakota Neighborhoods (Neighborhood of W's)
We continue our mini-tour of Hathorne on the east side of South Baylor Avenue (N45, D29).  The streets in this area parallel South Baylor Avenue and do not follow the North-South street number grid.  However, all the north-south streets have W names.  Often the area is referred to the Neighborhood of W's.  (I should have used that as the title of this update, ha).  Dakota Park anchors Dakota Neighborhood which is bordered by South Baylor Avenue, West DeKalb Avenue, South Hardee Drive, South Mayers Road, and West Eisenhower Avenue.  Wrenn Park anchors Wrenn Neighborhood which is bordered by West Eisenhower Avenue, South Mayers Road, West Farragut Avenue, and South Baylor Avenue.  A pretty straight forward update.  Hope you enjoy it.


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Well back in a rut where I never seem to have enough time to play SimCity.  Hope you enjoyed this update.  I admit the last mosaic, I went a little too far with the perspective again.  Still trying to find the perfect variety.  The next few weeks, DOW will be on hiatus.  I am travelling home to America and will not have any time to play or update.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: RickD on January 28, 2013, 08:05:40 AM
I liked all your recent updates. You are really the master of suburbs. I need to play on a map with this much space when I finished Empire Bay. ;)

Have a good time on your trip back home.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: benedict on January 28, 2013, 08:44:32 AM
Excellent OSITM updates - I've really enjoyed seeing them showcased over here in one hot spot. Have a great trip.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: bat on January 29, 2013, 08:41:38 AM
Beautiful views of your nice city!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: Utvaw on January 30, 2013, 07:16:06 PM
Nice updates.  I like your use of perspective, but I think it falls flat (literally ;) ) on the longer pictures.  It looks amazing on the shorter distanced ones though.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: Kergelen on January 30, 2013, 11:40:24 PM
Two great mosaics. I love the large suburbs.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: vinlabsc3k on January 31, 2013, 03:47:55 PM

Your attention to replicate real suburbs is admirable. &apls
My only disappointment is the weaving of roads and rail, you could use the FAR or smooth S. ;)
A suggestion: use RHW2 for suburban roads and 1 tile dirt lots (lots with shrubs or trees and dirt texture) or MMPs on the edges of them to separate the zones from the RHW, MHW or rail.

Anyway is a good work. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: Swordmaster on February 06, 2013, 12:40:46 AM
Yeah, that tilt is slightly too much in the top part of the pic. But otherwise quite a good shot.


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: packersfan on February 17, 2013, 05:32:14 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
Swordmaster: Yeah, that tilt is slightly too much in the top part of the pic. But otherwise quite a good shot.

Yeah, just a little bit too much.

vinlabsc3k:
Your attention to replicate real suburbs is admirable.
My only disappointment is the weaving of roads and rail, you could use the FAR or smooth S.
A suggestion: use RHW2 for suburban roads and 1 tile dirt lots (lots with shrubs or trees and dirt texture) or MMPs on the edges of them to separate the zones from the RHW, MHW or rail.

Anyway is a good work.


I've avoided FAR and smooth S because they don't support zoning alongside yet.  FAR will definitely become a bigger part of my cities when Draggable FAR comes out!  I don't understand what you mean about the RHW2, etc.

Kergelen:
Two great mosaics. I love the large suburbs.

Thank you!

Utvaw:
Nice updates.  I like your use of perspective, but I think it falls flat (literally  ) on the longer pictures.  It looks amazing on the shorter distanced ones though.

Thanks.  Yeah, the perspective doesn't always work perfectly.

bat:
Beautiful views of your nice city!!

Thank you.

benedict:
Excellent OSITM updates - I've really enjoyed seeing them showcased over here in one hot spot. Have a great trip.

Yeah, I'm happy to have a larger audience and more comments for once!

RickD:
I liked all your recent updates. You are really the master of suburbs. I need to play on a map with this much space when I finished Empire Bay.

Have a good time on your trip back home.


Master of suburbs?  Not so sure about that.  This map is fairly large, though nothing compared to my Rabourn map (my second city journal)...I can only imagine how I would handle that massive region nowadays.  It was probably 4 times as large as this one.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 87 - 1/28/13
Post by: vinlabsc3k on February 18, 2013, 09:38:23 AM

I mean that when you drag a road and leave suburbs limit change to RHW2 (as old 66) and, on the side of them, place lots with dirt texture or MMPs to separate from farms, if they are present.

A little draft:

FFFFFX| |XFFFFF
FFFFFX| |XFFFFF
FFFFFX| |XFFFFF
______!  !_______

F = Farm Zones
X = Dirt Lots or MMPs
____ = Suburbs Boundary
!  ! = Road
| | = RHW-2

I hope that, this time, you can understand me.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 88 - 2/25/13
Post by: packersfan on February 25, 2013, 06:38:17 AM
Update 88 - Duncan Hill Interchange
My project this first week back was connecting I-680 and I-380.  I-380 is a six-mile stretch that runs between the cities of Hohler and Hawthorne.  I-680 bypasses the City of Martin, and I plan for it to serve the larger Martin Metro Airport to the south.  I'm really trying to get into using the RHW, though I need to find the proper signage.

This is Duncan Hill Interchange.



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A few farm houses on a dirt stretch of Axelrod Avenue.  Things are about to change.

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Exit 4B to County Highway A - Axelrod Avenue.

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Duncan Hill Interchange

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Sorry about the lackluster update and no region picture.  I am rebuilding the a large 4x4 tile adjacent to this Duncan Hill tile.  Hope you enjoy my first documented foray into the world of RHW interchanges...(I do have an RHW interchange north of Brittany River).

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 88 - 2/25/13
Post by: RickD on February 25, 2013, 07:26:47 AM
Nice! Excellent RHW interchange.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 88 - 2/25/13
Post by: Swordmaster on February 25, 2013, 08:15:26 AM
Excellent indeed. Proper scale and proper spacing between ramps as well. Not to mention fractional angles at last. And excellent flora work to go with it.


Cheers
Willy
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 89 - 3/4/13
Post by: packersfan on March 04, 2013, 04:56:38 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
Swordmaster: Excellent indeed. Proper scale and proper spacing between ramps as well. Not to mention fractional angles at last. And excellent flora work to go with it.


Cheers
Willy


Thank you.  Some other people mentioned that the size was too large, but I think it is just right!

RickD:
Nice! Excellent RHW interchange.

Thank you very much!

Update 89 - Walla Walla Interchange (I-380 Exit 2 A-B)
This week I spent a lot of time rebuilding the 4 tiles that resulted from breaking up the Fort Orangeport tile.  So here is an update with some new farm styles.  This is Walla Walla Interchange (Exit 2 A-B) on Interdistrict Highway 380.  Approaching from the west drivers can take an exit to National Highway 20 (South Ogden Avenue).  If drivers continue across Ogden Avenue, they can either enter East Interdistrict 380 or continue along a ramp to County Highway X.  If drivers want to continue along East District Highway 100 they take this exit and continue along the ramp to South Chastin Road (County Highway X).  Approaching from the east (westbound), drivers take a split exit that either takes them to Chastin Road or Ogden Avenue.


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Exit 2 A-B Eastbound

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The picture is a little messed up but hopefully it doesn't detract from it.

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Exit 2 A-B Westbound

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This one is also messed up a little...oops

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Hope you enjoyed this update.  This next week I'll be working on filling in the rest of those tiles in this area with farms and residences.  I will also do some experimenting with the NEW NAM!!!

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 89 - 3/4/13
Post by: cmdp123789 on March 04, 2013, 06:10:44 AM
Interesting...! I like the spacing... the sense of realism on that is stunning, scaling is properly done, and you managed somehow to mix it with the surroundings... you just didnt build a highway, you also made it part of the enviroment, it looks very realistic to me...

Another thing, this is the first time I see this, which kinda weird since Ive been following sc4devotion and simtropolis since 2006...

I love it &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 89 - 3/4/13
Post by: RickD on March 11, 2013, 02:53:05 AM
I agree, you got the scale just right. I like the concept of the interchange. If only we had diagonal avenue-rhw overpasses...  &mmm
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 89 - 3/4/13
Post by: jmyers2043 on March 11, 2013, 05:11:57 AM
I like the aerial shot with the meandering highway. It's quite good

- Jim

Title: District of Wenzel - Update 90 - 3/12/13
Post by: packersfan on March 12, 2013, 08:14:43 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
jmyers2043: I like the aerial shot with the meandering highway. It's quite good

- Jim


Thanks!

RickD:
I agree, you got the scale just right. I like the concept of the interchange. If only we had diagonal avenue-rhw overpasses...

Yeah, hence my reluctance to use RHW, but I've gotten to the point where I have to try to use it as much as possible.  Just looks better...

cmdp123789:
Interesting...! I like the spacing... the sense of realism on that is stunning, scaling is properly done, and you managed somehow to mix it with the surroundings... you just didnt build a highway, you also made it part of the enviroment, it looks very realistic to me...

Another thing, this is the first time I see this, which kinda weird since Ive been following sc4devotion and simtropolis since 2006...

I love it


Glad to have a new follower.  Yeah, made it part of the environment, though that is manufactured a little bit...not as dynamic as when I actually pulled highway through developed parts of the city and had to demolish blocks and road connections.  Glad you like it!

Update 90 - HOHLER: West Side
Today we will explore the latest developments in the region.  This is the "West Side" of Hohler.  The old city grid is present between the two sets of railroads.  Beyond the tracks, however, Hohler has more curvy suburban style roads.


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ABOVE: Fort Orangeport Drive

BELOW: South 80th Street.  North of the tracks, we can see suburban style development encroaching on farmland around N20 South Ogden Avenue.


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Expanding suburban neighborhood north of the commuter rail line.

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Industry along the southern railroad.

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West of South 80th Street, Hohler is decidedly residential with many trees.  On the east side, the blocks are often square with alleys and workshops.

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There are a few industrial structures on the west side of South 80th Street along the southern railroad, however.

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Hope you enjoyed a little more Hohler.  I'm trying not to go overboard with curvy suburbia, yet, since this area is still very much within the reaches of Martin which is mostly grid-style. 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 90 - 3/12/13
Post by: kbieniu7 on March 12, 2013, 08:33:38 AM
Region view with those farm fields and residential ares is stunnig!  &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 91 - 3/18/13
Post by: packersfan on March 18, 2013, 03:52:30 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
kbieniu7: Region view with those farm fields and residential ares is stunning!

Thank you very much for stopping by!

Update 91 - Beautiful Farms and Countryside
Can you smell the fresh air?  Can you smell the manure?  Today I present you with some farm scenes west of Hohler.


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Some of the Martin neighborhood known as NOHA (North of Hawthorne or North Hawthorne).  I love these low-residential houses!

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Now for some farmland.

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We can see I-380 Exit 3 88th Street in this aerial shot.

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You are here.

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Some suburbs next time around Page Park.  Hope you enjoyed the farmland.  It will be a shame to build over it, but Martin, Hohler, and Hawthorne are expanding.  Many before and after shots?  Fun fun! 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://"http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html") to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 91 - 3/18/13
Post by: sim_link on March 18, 2013, 06:30:18 AM
Before and after shots would be interesting, for sure!
I'm really digging what you're up to here - everything looks awesome. The transition from suburbs to rural farmland is really well done. :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 91 - 3/18/13
Post by: vinlabsc3k on March 18, 2013, 12:12:58 PM

Good farmlands!! :thumbsup:


An hint: The rural walls are inverted, or have you made it intentionally? ()what()

A question: Where did u find the cornfield and the vineyard?
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 92 - 3/26/13
Post by: packersfan on March 26, 2013, 12:22:04 AM
Replies to Your Comments:
vinlabsc3k: Good farmlands!!

An hint: The rural walls are inverted, or have you made it intentionally?

A question: Where did u find the cornfield and the vineyard?


I always assumed they were inverted as I have to make the arrow point AWAY from the road to them the way I have them, so yes I did it on purpose.  I'm not exactly sure where the farms are from.  I'll have to dig around.

sim_link:
Before and after shots would be interesting, for sure!
I'm really digging what you're up to here - everything looks awesome. The transition from suburbs to rural farmland is really well done.


Thanks!

Update 92 - HOHLER: Page Park Subdivision
Needless to say, I'm glad I started this update this past week, because I've been bitten by the modding bug (though it has been fruitless so far).  Anyways!  This is Page Park Subdivision located between West Mulholland Avenue, South 72nd Street, West Axelrod Avenue, and South 80th Street.  Maybe some of you will notice this update includes a composite picture.  Actually I made one very large composite mosaic and took pictures out of it.


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Seems everything flows nicely between the two separate tiles.

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Can you see the tell-tale sign of a District of Wenzel composite?

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I like the more realistic curves, except for the fact that it is hard to zone against them (though still possible) and that no maxis grass shows up underneath the curved areas (I hate inconsistency, ya know?)

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How about a really messed up perspective picture.  I wanted to show off the entire length of South 72nd Street between West Mulholland Avenue and West Axelrod Avenue and this is what happened.

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A rough nearly direct overhead view.  I know how to make a direct over head shot.  I meant to get this view not 100% direct.  I really like how this subdivision turned out.  An improvement over Meyers Estates.

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Playing with a new tree controller and terrain mod (you'll see more of it in the next update).  The tree controller is Blunder's Pacific Northwest Tree Controller (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/28296-pacific-northwest-tree-controller/).  It is seasonal and pretty cool (though I wish I could get more maples than pines when planting in God Mode.  The terrain is Lowkee33's Appalachian Terrain Mod (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2753).  The terrain is high definition and absolutely beautiful.  Currently I have it set to change with the seasons, so sometimes it appears dried out...other times lush and green!

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Here are some things I want to do modding.  I want seasonal trees on the lots in my game (this seems like it will be very time-consuming as I will just have to replace all the trees on each and every lot --- or at least delete all trees and place MMPs later on...  I also want to figure out how to change the base grass texture under the diagonal roads and streets so they will blend with my terrain (or any terrain for that matter better). 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 92 - 3/26/13
Post by: rooker1 on March 26, 2013, 06:00:56 AM
Your residential areas look great with all those curved roads and that last pic is really nice.

Robin
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 93 - 4/2/13
Post by: packersfan on April 01, 2013, 10:11:00 PM
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rooker1: Your residential areas look great with all those curved roads and that last pic is really nice.

Thanks.  I need to figure out how to get grass and sidewalks on those curves though.

Update 93 - HOHLER: Page Park Subdivision Seasonal Colors
Today is NOT a repeat of last week's update...at least not completely.  Same location but new colors!  Seasonal trees!  And SEASONS...hope you enjoy!


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Dorothy Lane and Shadowlawn Lane during summer.

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Dorothy Lane and Shadowlawn Lane during autumn.

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Page Park during autumn.

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Winter buries Page Park.

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You may be wondering what got me so interested in adding seasonal trees.  Well of course I discovered the Jupiter Seasonal Mod which adds seasons to SC4...and if there is snow coming down we can't very well have green leaves on the trees, right?  Current project: new international aiport and figuring out how to build my highways around it. 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 93 - 4/2/13
Post by: Swordmaster on April 01, 2013, 10:45:32 PM
Very good! The quashed perspective works especially well when there's no buildings. Those three winter pics are also quite amazing. Did you photoshop or use mods?


QuoteI like the more realistic curves, except for the fact that it is hard to zone against them (though still possible) and that no maxis grass shows up underneath the curved areas

You don't have the latest NAM yet? Draggable street curves: all the wealthification your heart desires.

I also realize I have all the master street textures sitting here with separated layers. I could quickly throw together a variety with different wealthification textures; you'd just need to say which texture for which wealth (or all the same). Mind, streets only (no roads).


Cheers
Willy
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 94 - 4/9/13
Post by: packersfan on April 09, 2013, 02:32:41 AM
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Swordmaster: Very good! The quashed perspective works especially well when there's no buildings. Those three winter pics are also quite amazing. Did you photoshop or use mods?


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I like the more realistic curves, except for the fact that it is hard to zone against them (though still possible) and that no maxis grass shows up underneath the curved areas

You don't have the latest NAM yet? Draggable street curves: all the wealthification your heart desires.

I also realize I have all the master street textures sitting here with separated layers. I could quickly throw together a variety with different wealthification textures; you'd just need to say which texture for which wealth (or all the same). Mind, streets only (no roads).


Yeah, doy, missed that in the new NAM, fixed it!  I use the Jupiter Seasonal Mod...that is not photoshopped snow or effects.  I'll have to get back to you about the street textures...my new immediate problem is downsizing my tiles from large 4x4km to 2x2km...the large tiles are just not working well and present more opportunities for CTDs and potential for a lot of lost work, so I am nipping that in the butt before I build up too many more large tiles...(might even lose Hawthorne, St. Paul, Jade, etc, work, but more stability hopefully for the future).

Update 94 - New Airport Sneak Peek
I've been working on the new international airport for my region, so not much else to show (though I was trying to get some pictures from Hawthorne).  Sadly, the new project seems to be downsizing my region from large city tiles to medium city tiles.  The Hawthorne tile seems to have some issues and is a possible candidate for being downsized and restarted as 4 medium tiles.  It will be a bummer to lose the great work on that tile, but I can't seem to get any time on the tile as it is before a CTD.  I'm also converting many other unpopulated tiles to medium instead of large, so future projects are not lost to poor performance.  Oh, well.


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So at this moment I am rerendering an alternate region with medium tiles to use to plugin to my actual region in places I want to convert.  Hopefully, this works out.  Hard to restart tiles and replicate the great stuff, but the second time might be better for Hawthorne (though I hold out hope). 

Also realized I was using the WRONG PEAK!!!  Should be PEEK not PEAK...stupid me.

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 95 - 4/16/13
Post by: packersfan on April 16, 2013, 01:41:23 AM
Update 95 - HAWTHORNE: Penelope River Seasonal Colors
This was my intended update last week, but the Hawthorne tile was not playing well.  Fixed the issues (hopefully) and updated the flora to seasonal colors.  The is Downtown Hawthorne straddling Penelope River.


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Overview of the Penelope River winding through Downtown Hawthorne.

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I downloaded this patch (http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php) to increase the dedicated RAM for the game and haven't have any issues so far.  I constantly montior the memory usage of the game while playing the large tiles and since installing this patch the memory stays consistent and doesn't explode causing CTDs.  Happiness! ... for now. 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://mjwenzel.netne.net/streetmap.html) to get an idea where we are.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 95 - 4/16/13
Post by: vinlabsc3k on April 16, 2013, 04:14:16 PM
Beautiful update!!  :thumbsup:

An hint: Use the Diagonal Street Helper to replace curved streets near the rail bridge.
The long one to make OxD rail crossing and the short one for others. ;)


P.S.: Where did you find the dark brown building near the service station? ()what()
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 95 - 4/16/13
Post by: FrankU on May 14, 2013, 02:24:35 AM
Beautiful work! And so convincing and consistent. Very good work. You must have a lot of time to compose all this.....!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 95 - 4/16/13
Post by: sim_link on May 14, 2013, 04:08:40 PM
Wow, fantastic work. DoW keep getting better. Which is hard to imagine, it was already really awesome. ;D The airport sneak peek has peaked my interest... can't wait for more.
You're definitely making me look deeper into my own playing style... you mix flora and building very nicely. :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 95 - 4/16/13
Post by: eclipticalstorm on May 15, 2013, 08:18:52 AM
I am a huge fan of your CJ!  I been viewing it for quite some time.  The maps, green space and network orientation is epic!  Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 95 - 4/16/13
Post by: packersfan on September 17, 2014, 10:44:19 PM
I'm here to announce that I'm going to try to get back into the game....computer willing.  Just looking at the past few updates has inspired me to no end, and all the new modifications and lots that are still coming out need a place in my region and heart.  Keep watching out for a new update!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 95 - 4/16/13
Post by: packersfan on September 18, 2014, 12:37:25 AM
Well it's all happening, folks!  District of Wenzel is alive.  Pulled all the files off of the External Harddrives and loaded up the game in stunning 1920 x 1080.  Load times for my fully loaded large city tiles on average 2.5 minutes, not bad at all.  Everything runs nicely and it should, I have a solid laptop running this game now.  Just loaded up a few of the large tiles and changed many of the trees to the seasonal versions while the water changed and the terrain changed.  No ill effects!

Thinking back to last year, I stopped playing because it just wasn't fun to always be afraid of the game crashing or freezing up on my old laptop, so I focused solely on my teaching job.  However, when I went back to America in February 2014, I bought a new laptop with 16GB RAM, two graphics cards, etc, loaded up SimCity and couldn't really tell if things would be better.  Quickly, my laptop started having issues and I had to get it repaired, so I didn't get to use it until maybe April or May in China.  I guess during that time I forgot about SimCity and was just trying to settle into my new job.  I'm still busy with work, but I think I will spend my free time playing SC4 as opposed to just surfing the web and watching Youtube.

I'm excited to dive in and rework areas and develop the region further.  One thing I would love to do is convert ALL the flora and props to seasonal versions, but this is a giant undertaking (even just replopping seasonal trees in open areas takes time).  On the map front, I want to see if I can make a zoomable map of District of Wenzel, so I can include more information about schools, hospitals, landmarks, etc.

Ha, I just got everything working in time for the weekend (when I am booked pretty solid with work from Friday evening until Sunday evening.  Boo...

Hopefully I can get everything sorted out and get an update posted before the month is out.  Thanks for following!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 96 - 9/30/14
Post by: packersfan on September 30, 2014, 08:20:29 AM
Update 96 - ST PAUL: Beachview - Updating the Flora
Talk about a long time between updates.  District of Wenzel is back after one and a half years!  Last time we saw Hawthorne with fall colors.  Well that theme continues as I am going through and updating my flora and MMPs to seasonal stuff and just better stuff.

Today we visit the north part of the City of St. Paul, Beachview.  Let's finish up this tile and update the flora!


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Old seawalls that just don't hug the coast.

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Oh, some incomplete plopped grass and all the old flora was eliminated when I switched tree controllers.

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Let's replace these with ploppable rocks like in Penelope River (earlier update).

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Now that looks a lot better.  This is South Shore Park, part of the Waterfront Parkway.

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A wider shot of South Shore Beach.

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South Shore Golf Course.  I don't think it is complete, yet.  The rest will be built in the adjacent tile.

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A wider shot of the area.  Ooops, I just noticed I didn't merge all the layers and the street labels didn't get included on any of the pictures.  Still getting used to using GIMP again and the whole process of getting these updates ready.

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Things are working much better on my new laptop.  I had a number of CTDs when I was working on some other maps recently, but this was probably due to not properly switching tree controllers and having phantom flora messing with my terraforming and causing CTDs.  That problem has been solved!  Now just trying to modernize things again with RHW and stuff...but ughh. 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 96 - 9/30/14
Post by: Gugu3 on September 30, 2014, 08:31:58 AM
Very nice as always!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 96 - 9/30/14
Post by: Themistokles on September 30, 2014, 09:16:13 AM
A really good looking, realistic, and - I dare say - very American region view! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 96 - 9/30/14
Post by: romualdillo on September 30, 2014, 12:56:28 PM
You're doing a great job here!!!  &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 96 - 9/30/14
Post by: carlfatal on September 30, 2014, 04:17:58 PM
Didn´t I say a word before? No? Shame on me!   &ops

But what should I say than simply "AWESOME"? Okay, that´s it, awesome, not only the region views but particulary they are. Somewhat. Awesome...  &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 97 - 10/7/14
Post by: packersfan on October 07, 2014, 04:04:41 AM
Replies to Your Comments:

Gugu3: Very nice as always!

Thanks, now just have to figure out how to get this out of INACTIVE.

Themistokles:
A really good looking, realistic, and - I dare say - very American region view!

Thanks.  Well, I'm American, so that will happen.

romualdillo:
You're doing a great job here!!!

Thank you very much!

carlfatal:
Didn´t I say a word before? No? Shame on me!   &ops

But what should I say than simply "AWESOME"? Okay, that´s it, awesome, not only the region views but particulary they are. Somewhat. Awesome...


Thanks, what else can I say but thanks?

Update 97 - Penelope River South Bank
This was a busy week of learning how to do new things inside and outside of Sim City 4.

First, I learned how to use some workarounds to make true diagonal neighbor connections.  This will greatly improve future border composite pictures!

Second, I learned how to do scallable vector graphics for my street map, so now (at least on new map tiles) you can zoom in as much as your browser can handle and everything will look crisp and sharp (make sure zoom levels are multiples of 25.  A zoom level like 110% will cause gaps to appear between the map tiles).

Well, I thought there would be a third thing.  I guess not!  So here is a new area I reworked.  The City of Martin south of the Penelope River.  I shifted over I-55 and I-80...originally I had it overlapping S 32nd St.


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Industrial area between I-55/I-80, South 32nd Street, and a rail line.

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Cornell Park Neighborhood

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Interregion Highways 55 and 80.  I hope you enjoy the flora.

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You are here.  I zoomed in to take this snapshot of the map and you can see the contrast between the SVG areas and the old JPG areas.

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I hope you enjoy the updated map (do you like the rail lines?  What about the font sizes?  What information would you like me to include on the map?).  I'm still getting the hang of use Illustrator to do all the things I pretty much got down to a science in GIMP.  I'm excited to show it off, though! 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 97 - 10/7/14
Post by: metarvo on October 07, 2014, 05:18:49 AM
Warehouses like the one you have here add so much realism to industrial zones, since such zones IRL rarely have a smokestack on every 16 m2 space of land within the zone.  I'm also a big fan of the residential areas in Martin, which include alleys between the backyards of the houses.  I see this all the time where I'm at.

Nice update, Packersfan.  :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 98 - 10/14/14
Post by: packersfan on October 14, 2014, 08:15:28 AM
Update 98 - ST. PAUL - Beachview: Beachview Park, Marina, and Hospital
Back to Beachview where I finally completed the coastline.  I'm also working on extending the city along Brittany River but struggling with that...maybe I need to rearrange the roads and rail along the river.


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Beachview Park

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Beachview Hospital and Beachview Marina

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Beachview Hospital at night

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Condos along Waterfront Parkway and South Side Beach

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You are here.

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I'm not in love with the way the beaches look.  Any tips? 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 98 - 10/14/14
Post by: compdude787 on October 14, 2014, 11:20:12 AM
Nice update! Perhaps some of those jagged roads could be replaced with draggable FAR, if the angle is right.

Also, a moderator should move this out of the inactive board, since this MD is active again...
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 98 - 10/14/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on October 19, 2014, 03:30:50 PM
Welcome back to the community.
I hoped that you didn't give up with this CJ and greetings for the new computer and obviously...



Great updates!!  &apls &apls &apls





PS.: Here and there you can make more connections between the bicycle path and the street, especially when they converge and they are close to each other. ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 98 - 10/14/14
Post by: jmsepe on October 19, 2014, 06:56:44 PM
Nice update and nice region.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 99 - 10/21/14
Post by: packersfan on October 21, 2014, 06:58:17 AM
Update 99 - MARTIN - Brittany River North Bank Development
My next project will be filling out and expanding the City of Martin to the north and west.  Today we will visit the North Bank neighborhood on the north bank of Brittany River.  I upgraded the flora to seasonal, reinstalled the excellent Appalacian Terrain Mod (as my laptop seems to handle it much better than my old laptop), and upgraded Brittany River Highway and railroad to FAR and FARR.  The street map is also getting more and more information included.  Gas stations, churches, schools, police, libraries, fire stations are all getting labelled.  Insane?


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A new exit is added to I-80.  Exit 278.

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Travelling eastward on Brittany River Highway.

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Some old industries along the rail and river.

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First of all, I don't know how to make FAR-Avenues.  Second, how do I make this connection?  I couldn't figure out how to make the curve from FAR to orthagonal on this end.

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Some high-tech firms.

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An overview of the project area.

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You are here.

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So happy the Appalacian Terrain mod is working smoothly.  It really is beautiful and I more reluctant to place grass lots over it as it seems to blend better than the original maxis grass.  What do you think of this area?  What do you think of the improvements to the street map.  Remember, I am working on converting it to vector graphics which allow for more zoomability and allows me to include lots more information that can been seen clearly at high zoom.  You'll notice on this part of the map I have two different symbols for libraries.  One was self-created and the other is from a pack.  Which do you like more?  I might even include company logos if I can find vector graphics of them for locations like gas stations and fast food just to make it more and more fun! 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 99 - 10/21/14
Post by: carlfatal on October 21, 2014, 08:35:01 AM
Stunning, simply stunning!  &apls &apls
I have to admit, that reading your MD did let me start playing SC4 again. This idea to start with agriculture until you have a nice aerial view is intriguing.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 99 - 10/21/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on October 21, 2014, 01:33:24 PM
Quote from: packersfan on October 21, 2014, 06:58:17 AM
snip...

First of all, I don't know how to make FAR-Avenues.  Second, how do I make this connection?  I couldn't figure out how to make the curve from FAR to orthagonal on this end.

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snip...

For FAR-3 you need a 2 tile stub to end the automatic conversion.
Follow the tutorial in the readme (C:\Users\"your username"\Documents\SimCity 4\LEX_Downloads\Documentation\NAM31 Users Manual.pdf > pg. 44)





PS.: Happy birthday for the last October 16th!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 99 - 10/21/14
Post by: noahclem on October 26, 2014, 01:30:32 PM
Awesome work  &apls  It's exciting to see you focus on the micro details with the same skill and style you've always brought to the big picture in your cities. The FA networks, the terrain mod, the seasonal stuff, and talk of RHW?! Great!

My apologies for not catching up here sooner and especially for not moving you back to the active section earlier. +1 :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 99 - 10/21/14
Post by: packersfan on October 28, 2014, 09:54:20 AM
Okay, trying to post my 100th update...but I'm trying to copy and paste from a text file like I usually do and when I do that it refuses to let me post here.  What's happening?  Are you telling me I have to rewrite all the code AGAIN?
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 100 - 10/28/14
Post by: packersfan on October 28, 2014, 09:54:54 AM
Update 100 - District of Wenzel (Martin County) History and Census
Well this is the 100th Official Update (though technically there have been 101 as the 27th Update about Martin Downtown West was repeated as the first update was rendered obsolete due to prop pox.  It took a while for me to figure out how to put this update together.  I spent quite a bit of time going through the last 99 updates and trying to figure out what happened when (especially what has happened in the last 50 updates since the big 50 update.

Needless to say, just skimming through the topics of the updates over the years amazes me.  I am surprised at how long ago things were actually done.  (I suppose a little of that has to do with one year of not even playing SC4).  So many things that I remember as "recent" actually were built two or more years ago.  Strange indeed!

First off we have the census of Martin County as the population stands at the time of the 100th Update compared to the 50th Update.  Each picture contains a scene from the community (for some this is the ENTIRE community) and then a population bar graph on the bottom.  The darker color represents the population at update 50, while the typically longer and lighter bar is the current population as of update 100.  The bars make it really handy to see the rate at which the communities have grown.

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Martin County - Population: Update 50 - 775,000 / Update 100 - 1,232,185

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City of Martin - Population: Update 50 - 655,000 / Update 100 - 890,772

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City of St. Paul - Population: Update 50 - 5,500 / Update 100 - 124,423 (30,017 in Jackson County [Not included in Martin County total]

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City of South Martin - Population: Update 50 - 65,000 / Update 100 - 70,134

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City of Hawthorne - Population: Update 50 - 5,000 / Update 100 - 59,293

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Village of Hohler - Population: Update 50 - 15,000 / Update 100 - 40,566

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Village of Bayview - Population: Update 50 - 25,000 / Update 100 - 25,336

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City of Jefferson - Population: Update 50 - 7,500 / Update 100 - 19,081

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City of Trinity - Population: Update 50 - 0 / Update 100 - 10,561

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Village of Penelope Point - Population: Update 50 - 0 / Update 100 - 5,788

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Village of Anchor - Population: Update 50 - 1,000 / Update 100 - 3,644

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City of North St. Paul - Population: Update 50 - 800 / Update 100 - 3,479

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City of Jade - Population: Update 50 - 5,000 / Update 100 - 3,311

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Village of St. Andrew - Population: Update 50 - 1,000 / Update 100 - 1,154

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City of Basil - Population: Update 50 - 0 / Update 100 - 795

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Village of Sussex - Population: Update 50 - 4,000 / Update 100 - 507

Martin County Statistics
Population: 775,000 (1,232,185)
Townships: Charlotte, Sussex, Portland, Jefferson, Brittany, Martin, Hawthorne, Apostles
Cities and Villages:
Martin: 655,000 (890,772)
South Martin: 65,000 (70,134)
Hohler: 15,000 (40,566)
Jefferson: 7,500 (19,081)
Hawthorne: 5,000 (59,293)
St. Paul: 5,500 (124,423 - 30,017 in Jackson County)
Jade: 5,000 (3,311)
Sussex: 4,000 (507)
Bayview: 25,000 (25,336)
St. Andrew: 1,000 (1,154)
Anchor: 1,000 (3,644)
North St. Paul: 800 (3,479)
Fort Orangeport: 400
Axelrod: 300
Penelope Point: (5,788)
Trinity: (10,561)
Basil: (795)

Unincorporated Communites:
Fairchild
Lexington
Kinsman
Trinity (Incorporated as the City of Trinity)
St. Mark (Annexed by the City of Martin)
St. James (Annexed by the City of Martin)
St. Peter (Annexed by the City of St. Paul)
Brandywine Junction (Annexed by the City of Martin)

Interdistrict Highways: 55, 80, 480, 680, 255, 380
National Highways: 18, 20, 41, 43, 45
District Highways: 10, 15, 29, 31, 34, 42, 50, 67, 75, 100, 111, 140, 230, 266, 315
County Highways: H, O, X, BB, N, S, F, T, D, Z, A
Airports: Martin Municipal Airport (2 Runways)
Metro Lines: 9
Waterways: Brittany River, Penelope River, Christina River, Cedarwood Creek, Uttica Creek, Braddock Creek, Orchard Creek, Honey Creek, Portland Creek, Rosmarin River, Mine Run, Basil Inlet, Whitefish Bay, Newberg's Creek, Bitter Creek, Kewaunee Creek
Colleges and Universities: 5 (Parquart University, University of Wenzel - Martin, Martin Luther College, St. Mary's College, Southall College, Brittany River Medical College, Northeastern Martin University)
Stadiums and Arenas: Capital Stadium (Baseball), Staples Center, Hollins Arena, Red Raiders Stadium, Nelson Everest Field, Andrew Marshall Track and Field, Addison Field, Braatz Arena, Northeastern Soccer - Football Pitch, Commonwealth Field

Size: 288 Square Miles
Land: 240 Square Miles (Estimate)

Timeline:
04 June 2010: District of Wenzel launches using Mackay, Australia (increased scale) as region map.  Packersfan introuduces District of Wenzel to SimCity community having already covered the region in forests.

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09 June 2010: Update 02.  Look at the original style.  I used Microsoft Picture It!  Wow.

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28 September 2010: Update 05.  I went to China near the end of August to teach English.  In early September, my old laptop died.  This is the first update from China.  I then started using GIMP to edit my pictures and introduced the style head that has been used with slight tweaks ever since.

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25 October 2010: Update 06.  Nearly four years ago to the day, I introduced an early version of the street map and an overview of the region all farmed up.

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10 November 2010: Completed initial version of street map (no Google overlays)

13 March 2011: Start to convert map to Google style.

20 March 2011: Update 27 Take One.  Martin West Town teaser.  Not sure what happened during April, but when I went back to China for a visit in May, I had issues!

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Region view from that same update.  I did a really good job of replicating what I had here when I had to rebuild West Town.  However, that big park on the north part was not replicated.

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May 2011: Prop Pox infects DoW.  West Town is lost.

June 2011: At the one year mark, work begins on rebuilding Downtown Martin ravaged by Prop Pox.

20 July 2011: Update 27 Take Two.  Downtown Martin - West Town rises again.

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17 September 2011: Update 34.  First update focusing on a city besides Martin.  Introducing the multicolored title bar based on which city the update is about.

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11 October 2011: Update 37.  Well this update is for Rutland Neighborhood and it has a colorized bar.  Hmm.

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2011: Trixie for Most Realistic SC4 City Journal

13 February 2012: 50th Update

12 March 2012: Proposed freeways in Martin County

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26 March 2012: Update 57.  Introduced first highway to District of Wenzel

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23 April 2012: Update 61.  New baseball stadium - Capital Stadium.

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12 November 2012: Update 76.  Northeastern Martin University.

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19 November 2012: Update 77. Commonwealth Field, new football stadium for the Martin Crusaders.

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14 January 2013: Update 85.  While showing off the northside parks in the Martin County Park System, I really got into making massive composite pictures and skewing the perspective to get some neat shots.  Different perspective shots appeared in the next few updates, quite the fad.

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21 January 2013: Update 86.  Introduced numbers to the top left corner of pictures so viewers and I could easily identify pictures and also identify if something was missing.

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26 March 2013: Update 92.  This has to be one of my favorite updates.  Look at this overhead shot of the entire Page Park Subdivision (yeah, I wish I had the new FAR streets in there...).  It is composed of two different city tiles!  Future things like this will appear even more seemless as I'm using some workarounds to get street neighbor connections, etc.

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01 April 2013: Update 93.  Introduced seasonal trees and seasons to District of Wenzel.  This has been a time-consuming project removing old trees and replacing them with seasonal versions, but the results are great!

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16 April 2013: Update 95.  Last update for nearly one and a half years.  Real life took over as I poured myself into my English teaching.  In-game factors also led to this hiatus.  Tiles weren't loading or performing well.  I intended to return to SimCity with the purchase of a new laptop in February 2014.

30 September 2014: Update 96.  After a nearly one and a half year hiatus, District of Wenzel returned!  I bought a new laptop in February 2014, but it had issues and I didn't get it in China until May or June.  Then I sort of forgot about SimCity.  Then the bug bit and everything worked out.

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28 October 2014: Update 100.  Well, here we are 100 updates!  I've made a few tweaks to the title header again and moved the numbers on the pictures to the right side with a background color reflecting the community of interest in the update.  I definitely could have put a TON more content in this update, but I've just run out of time this week between creating the new images and uploading old content to imgur and redoing the links in old updates.

Satellite Photos
04 June 2010

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25 October 2010

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10 August 2011

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11 September 2011

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03 November 2011

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16 April 2012

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27 October 2014

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I hope you enjoyed that update. Seemed like a TON of work, but I'm excited to see your responses! Thanks for following for over four years and 100 updates!  This also happens to be my 1400th post on Simtropolis, cool!

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 100 - 10/28/14
Post by: vortext on October 28, 2014, 10:37:50 AM
Congrats on 100 updates!!  &apls

The aerial view is amazing as always, it could be easily mistaken for actual an satellite image were it not for the different forest tiles - which I guess is because replacing the flora? And on that note I think it's great you continue to update and upgrade the region as new content comes along.

The timeline pictures are great, sure has come a long way!  :D The census bars are very clever way of presenting btw.

At any rate, I have lurked here way too long - in fact I believe this is my first comment but I've always enjoyed your region and the street map of course. I hope to get something similar going one day. Keep up this fantastic work.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 100 - 10/28/14
Post by: Vizoria on October 29, 2014, 10:47:48 AM
Amazing work and a great overview of previous updates. I am looking forward to seeing you upgrade Wenzel with the new mods you have.

Also here are two diagonal filler sets which I have found to be EXTREMELY useful, which you will find useful to.

rsc204's MGB Diagonal Filler Set
http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/29797-mgb-diagonal-filler-set/ (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/29797-mgb-diagonal-filler-set/)

And also all three mods by Andy2k10 which are great urban fillers.
http://community.simtropolis.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&search_app=downloads&mid=375381 (http://community.simtropolis.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&search_app=downloads&mid=375381)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 100 - 10/28/14
Post by: packersfan on October 29, 2014, 10:27:01 PM
Are you Ln_X on Simtropolis?  Thanks for links to some more fillers that you use.  I'll give them a look.   ;D
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 100 - 10/28/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on October 30, 2014, 08:17:28 AM
Great milestone for your 100th update!! &apls &apls &apls
Great idea to use a stats system with graphs in the Census, very interesting and detailed! &apls

As always your skill for region view and modified game perspective is amazing! :thumbsup:





PS.: A tip for Update 99: in image 2, replace the 2 OWR and the including Highway curves with a WRC. ;)
I think you should convert the Maxis Highway with the Project Symphony (includes FAR pieces) ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 100 - 10/28/14
Post by: compdude787 on October 30, 2014, 11:25:25 AM
Wow, quite the update! I just love how realistic the region view looks; for a second there, I thought I was looking at something off of Google Earth! Great work, and I definitely think it might be worth considering Project Symphony for your Maxis Highways.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 100 - 10/28/14
Post by: Vizoria on October 30, 2014, 11:54:50 AM
Quote from: packersfan on October 29, 2014, 10:27:01 PM
Are you Ln_X on Simtropolis?  Thanks for links to some more fillers that you use.  I'll give them a look.   ;D

Yes I am.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: packersfan on November 04, 2014, 09:19:17 AM
Update 101 - City of Martin: Burnham Park and Portland Creek Neighborhood
I spent much of the week working on maps, but I did fill in some area around Portland Creek.  I am trying to resist using grass lots, so I can show off Lowkee's terrain mod.  What do you think?  Good or bad idea?


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Burnham Park at the end of Portland Creek

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Ugh, for some reason the picture number tab doesn't match in size.  What are you doing Photoshop!?

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Portland Creek Parkway fall colors

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Holy Name Cathedral

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The new Portland Creek Neighborhood

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Wow.  That is a lot of pictures, and it is so late here!  Hope you enjoy this look at an "old" area that has finally been filled in.  Tell me what you think about this update, the map, whatever! 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: carlfatal on November 04, 2014, 12:56:19 PM
Damn, I am too late... But nonetheless congrats to the last mega update, the 100th!  &apls

But, and this may be some excuse for my late comment - the pictures here always let me become speechless for a while. And to have the possibility to look at so much aerial shots is very addictive for a map geek like me.  $%Grinno$%

My personal favorite shot of your last update is Bayview with the huge railyard (what does may look odd in a detail picture comes out double realistic from distance) P E R F E C T !  :satisfied:

The new pictures - well, impressive like always, very nice mosaics, especially I like the last one with the abandoned building and the massive parking spaces. And I have to admit, that I would love to have the whole map of this region as paperwork and all your region shots in full size...  $%Grinno$%

Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: vortext on November 04, 2014, 01:11:52 PM
Quote from: packersfan on November 04, 2014, 09:19:17 AM
I am trying to resist using grass lots, so I can show off Lowkee's terrain mod.  What do you think?  Good or bad idea?

Definitely a good idea!  :thumbsup:

Also, doesn't his terrain comes with an override for LE textures?  &Thk/( Than things would blend in even better. .
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: packersfan on November 04, 2014, 07:55:12 PM
Quote from: vortext on November 04, 2014, 01:11:52 PM
Quote from: packersfan on November 04, 2014, 09:19:17 AM
I am trying to resist using grass lots, so I can show off Lowkee's terrain mod.  What do you think?  Good or bad idea?

Definitely a good idea!  :thumbsup:

Also, doesn't his terrain comes with an override for LE textures?  &Thk/( Than things would blend in even better. .

I have no idea.  I'm not very adept at lot editing.  That would be great if I could have all the texture blend better with the terrain mod.  Then filler lots would be unnecessary in most circumstances.  I'd still need some (though I love them to match the terrain) to put along roads to get the sidewalks in areas where there is open lots on both sides.  Any help in this area is appreciated!!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on November 05, 2014, 01:58:54 AM
Fantastic update!!  :thumbsup:

Where did you find these back-alleys?

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Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: art128 on November 05, 2014, 05:15:37 AM
Love the autumn colors, really splendid. Seems like a nice area to live in.
As usual the overview is perfect. I think I've never seen another region view that comes close to yours.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: noahclem on November 05, 2014, 06:22:15 AM
Outstanding work on the last update  &apls  I love the fall colors too, and that bike trail turned out great, even if you didn't get the textures you wanted. I was going to suggest you look at the "how to make a lot really transparent" thread for how to deal with the base textures but then saw you'd already been there. Best of luck figuring things out to your satisfaction  ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: Shadow Assassin on November 05, 2014, 10:06:26 PM
Lookin' good, it always impresses me how large your region's grown.

As for the cycleways not having the base texture overridden, have you thought about switching it out for the Transparent DAT in the original download?

In my cycleway pack, there were three options: nice grass (which you have); crappy grass and transparent terrain. They had their own IID, so you will need to override that in Reader.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: packersfan on November 06, 2014, 08:15:27 AM
How did you make the transparent base texture?  Will it cause the black hole bug?  I just did Jeronji's How to Make a Lot Really Transparent by just deleting the config property for the base texture in READER.

Would it be possible to override other textures with the transparent base texture?  (i.e. create textures of the same name as other textures to override them with a the transparent texture?)

I tried to make vanilla SC4 lots transparent but that's right, you can't edit the SimCity_#.dat files...oh well.  Just trying to see what I can and can't do.  Modding is fun if you know where to even start!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on November 06, 2014, 05:58:39 PM
Quote from: packersfan on November 06, 2014, 08:15:27 AM
How did you make the transparent base texture?  Will it cause the black hole bug?  I just did Jeronji's How to Make a Lot Really Transparent by just deleting the config property for the base texture in READER.

Would it be possible to override other textures with the transparent base texture?  (i.e. create textures of the same name as other textures to override them with a the transparent texture?)

I tried to make vanilla SC4 lots transparent but that's right, you can't edit the SimCity_#.dat files...oh well.  Just trying to see what I can and can't do.  Modding is fun if you know where to even start!

You need the IIDs of the Maxis textures, then make a new .dat and fill it with your textures with the same IID of the texture that you want to replace. ;)
Save it as zzz_"filename" in a ZZZ folder so you'll be sure it will be loaded for last.
You need iLive Reader. and SC4Tool
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: c.p. on November 06, 2014, 09:07:18 PM
Wow, that region shot is outstanding  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: packersfan on November 06, 2014, 10:20:46 PM
Yeah, I know I have to make my own texture dat with the same IIDs I want to replace, but how do I make transparent texture?  I already tried making replacement textures for the grass in Lowkee's Appalacian Terrain, but I could never get a texture with the right colorization (I know it is impossible to get it perfect, but I wasn't even close).  So now I'd like to either make the lots transparent by either eliminating the property in Reader or by doing a texture replacement (which I know will cause black hole bug, but is less time consuming and only way to do it for maxis lots).

Thanks for all the feedback on this update and with my modding questions.  This is the most activity I've had on this thread in a while.  Thanks.  Individual replies will be posted following the next update. %confuso
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: carlfatal on November 07, 2014, 08:45:30 AM
To transparent textures:

As I know, this bug occurs only, if you use overlay textures. And it still is a minor bug, nothing to be sad about, as one step into zones view and back makes things nice again.

Also I had a look into my last lots with transparent base textures. As long as I can remember I used the reader to make the base texture transparent. Take some easyy to identify texture on a lot, open it in the reader and change the texture ID into 0x00000000. Then the base should be transparent.

This is something I did the last time in 2011. So I only hope, that my suggestion is helpful.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: packersfan on November 08, 2014, 04:18:08 AM
Yeah, I know it is possible to make lots transparent by editing in reader, but I was wondering if it was in any way possible to make a replacement transparent texture (since I can't edit the original Maxis dats and it would save a ton of time to just make replacement textures.  Shadow_Assassin's bike path pack comes with a "transparent" dat but there isn't any texture in there to create new textures with...ummm.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: vortext on November 08, 2014, 04:28:31 AM
Quote from: packersfan on November 08, 2014, 04:18:08 AM
I was wondering if it was in any way possible to make a replacement transparent texture

The conclusive answer is no. Base textures are solid, by definition. And consequently overlay textures contain transparency by definition. However, if a lot only has overlay textures it will give rise to the black hole bug, period. As has been said previously, it's easy to remedy so it's up to the individual player to decide it you find that acceptable. Personally I do, though only if there's really no other way around it.

Now, to get a proper transparent lot it has to be stripped of all textures: base and overlay alike. You can do this in the Reader by deleting the lotconfig lines which start with 0x00000002. Or you can do it in the SC4PIM as the program allows you to save lots without any textures. Furthermore slope tolerance needs to be kept in mind: a transparent, yet slope restricted lot may still give rise to a black surface when it's plopped on too steep a slope, or when the surrounding area is terraformed afterwards. 
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: carlfatal on November 08, 2014, 08:06:57 AM
Yeah, what Eric said, is, what I did first. But then you have this bug. I am not sure, and I did try to find my old files but didn´t. So - what I think is: do the steps written down by Jeronij, but don´t delete the last instance of a base texture. Instead you can change it to the number I have written in my last post. So this base texture has a texture but an invisible one.
This also prevents you from not beeing able to save a lot cause of missing basetextures. You can save a lot with a real invisible base. I did it. As soon as I find my old files I will give an example. Sadly I have around 200GB only SC4 data...  %confuso

EDIT: as far as I know, there is no way to save a single invisible texture. Instead you have to change the ID of another one into 0x00000000.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: packersfan on November 09, 2014, 06:40:21 AM
So I can change a texture to a transparent texture...or I can only do this per lot.  I know how to make individual lots have a transparent base by deleting the properties, but are you saying I can edit a texture to make the texture itself transparent?  If so, how do I do that?  I haven't edited a texture in Reader, yet, beyond trying to extract FSHs (which I've had no luck converting to PNGs for editing) and just looking at the contents.

Thanks for the conversation!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: carlfatal on November 09, 2014, 07:09:11 AM
Sadly I did this last time in 2011 and can´t find my old files. But I know, that I used first Jeronij´s method to eliminate the base texture from a lot. Later then I saw, that Framly used Overlays on lots without basetextures. I am really not sure, but it should be possible to try - instead of deleting the property of a base texture you can change this last property in the reader into this 0x00000000.
Then there IS a base texture, but it isn´t visible anymore. This prevents you from the fact, that a lot without base textures can´t be saved in the LE anymore. So you can make one lot with invisible textures and open it in the LE if you like so. This invisible texture should be visible in LE as a white ground.
I know, that I used to place one easy to identify texture on a lot, then changing it and then i designed the lot. That was, what I did with my last lots in Waldey.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: Shadow Assassin on November 10, 2014, 03:21:44 AM
I took advantage of a bug in SC4 - basically the "transparent" DAT contains... nothing. So in-game, it will be blank. Unfortunately this does lead to the black hole bug, but most of the time it works.

So it won't show up in SC4. What you can do, to use Gobias's texture, is copy that texture to the IID of the base textures.

Hopefully that helps.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: packersfan on November 10, 2014, 03:43:29 AM
So Shadow_Assassin, I'm wondering how you made the blank dat?  I mean did you create a texture and get an IID for it and then edit the texture and remove the base texture from the dat?
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: Shadow Assassin on November 10, 2014, 01:43:52 PM
When I made the cycleway kit, I created clones of the default Maxis textures I used (nice grass, crappy grass), and used one of my IIDs for it, then I created a third DAT that didn't contain that texture in it, so it's a lot like the "Silly Texture" mod someone did once for modding purposes and faking transparent lots.

As a result, I didn't need to create three sets of lots; all I did was include the main lots and the three DATs containing that texture.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: packersfan on November 10, 2014, 05:33:53 PM
Okay, but I still don't understand how the transparent.dat acts like a texture since there is absolutely no texture information contained within it.  What is its IID?  Doesn't it still require someone to go into each lot and edit the texture to that texture (what makes it better than just eliminating the base property?).  I'm getting the sense that it is impossible to make a transparent replacement texture, since the texture creation program in SC4Tool requires a BMP...am I missing something?

I understand the black hole bug is an issue.  I also understand how to create "regular" replacement textures in SC4Tool, but transparency is something that is not supported by that tool it seems.  I opened the texture.dat I created in Reader and deleted all the FSH files to see if that would make a transparent replacement thing, but no luck.

Thanks for the help and feedback.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: memo on November 11, 2014, 12:13:49 AM
Quote from: packersfan on November 10, 2014, 05:33:53 PM
Okay, but I still don't understand how the transparent.dat acts like a texture since there is absolutely no texture information contained within it.  What is its IID?  Doesn't it still require someone to go into each lot and edit the texture to that texture (what makes it better than just eliminating the base property?).  I'm getting the sense that it is impossible to make a transparent replacement texture, since the texture creation program in SC4Tool requires a BMP...am I missing something?

This is exactly the point. The transparent dat does not contain any FSH file. There are lots referencing a specific FSH ID in the cycleway kit, but if there is no FSH file of that ID in your plugins (that is, you chose the transparent dat), the game cannot display any texture and the lot will end up transparent. This doesn't help you with the Maxis files though, as the FSH files already exist in the game files (unless you remove them from the game files, which is not advisable). Specifically, Shadow Assassin mentioned he copied the FSH files to use new non-existant IIDs, which is required to make this work.

There is one other possibility by abuse of the FSH format. Instead of only a single image, FSH files are in fact capable of storing an array of images. This array can also be empty, which makes it possible to override FSH files from the game files by empty FSH files which render transparent. For instance, the attached FSH files remove the medium wealth sidewalk textures. Be careful though, as the Reader can't handle it – clicking the FSH files will cause the Reader to crash instantly. You can use the TGI Editor to change the IDs, though. I also haven't tested it very much in game, so use at your own risk.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 102 - 11/11/14
Post by: packersfan on November 11, 2014, 08:47:06 AM
Update 102 - Brittany Town Expanding Along Brittany River South Park
Didn't get much done this week as I was mostly trying to figure out some texture modding.  So here is a look at Brittany Town south of Brittany River.

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An old picture of Brittany Town...I think I made it look TOO old.  Heck, there are roads and a gas station!

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This is a little bit more believable.

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I love these farm fields.

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Brittany Town expanding north towards Brittany River

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Brittany Town expanding east

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Hope you enjoy this little update I put together.  Just felt a little bored with what I was working on this week in SimCity.  Hopefully, next week will prove more fruitful. 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 102 - 11/11/14
Post by: Themistokles on November 12, 2014, 05:34:17 AM
I really like what I'm seeing; the layout of the city is very realistic. I'm just a little curious how you go about the planning process: Do you have a plan that you follow when you build or does it just come natural? Do you do the street map before or after you build an area in-game?
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 102 - 11/11/14
Post by: packersfan on November 12, 2014, 07:26:22 PM
I have no overall plan.  Sometimes, I regret that as some things end up looking unnatural (i.e. not following the terrain when they should) when I'm just on a boring grid roll, haha.

The only things I planned initially was the laying of the roads every mile like in the American mid-west and west.  That was done 4 years ago and ever since I've just been filling in and altering things if needed to be more realistic.

I do the street map after things are placed in-game.  The map reflects what is in game (though with smoother curves and angles which are not always achievable in game without using the step method).
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 102 - 11/11/14
Post by: art128 on November 13, 2014, 04:22:41 AM
Wonderful update. As always the region view is simply stunning.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 102 - 11/11/14
Post by: carlfatal on November 13, 2014, 07:35:41 AM
Indeed a very nice update, particulary I like the attempt with the old picture and your following words. Without the gaz station and the streets - well the buildings would indeed fit into old times...  :D
And I love the first picture, it looks like some real painting, the colors remindme to vanGogh pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 103 - 11/18/14
Post by: packersfan on November 17, 2014, 11:53:21 PM
Update 103 - Kenilworth Neighborhood - Updating the Flora
Today, we will revisit an old neighborhood on the north side of Martin.  Kenilworth Neighborhood is located north of I-80 and northwest of Downtown Martin.  It is comprised of mostly single-family homes with a strong industrial presence along the railroad between North and Sherman Avenues.  I've gone back and removed grass lots to show off the excellent terrain underneath and updated the flora to seasonal stuff.  Hope you enjoy.

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Title Picture: Stylized shot of Grace Lutheran Church at the corner of North 48th Street and West North Avenue.

Old shot of Exit 283B...note the grass lots and traffic generators.  I'm having no luck getting traffic generators to work in my cities anymore.  Any clues?

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New flora, exposed the terrain underneath.

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I'm in the process of moving D-230 from North Avenue to Washington Avenue.  North Avenue has been redesignated County Highway N.

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Finally got the red-brick bridges back.

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That grass looks awesome!

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Nearly the same shot as earlier.

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Beautiful fall colors.  Would be ideal to get all the trees to be seasonal...one thing at a time.

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I need to get some even more close-up shots of these great looking buildings.  Excellent batting work!

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You are here. Oops, this cut out of the map happened to not grab a single N/S street name (besides McPherson Drive).

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It is always fun to go back to an old area and update it.  Sometimes, headaches are involved.  Kenilworth proved fun and interesting.  Applewood, Lucas, and Luther Neighborhoods will really be a blast from the far past.  Hmm...some ideas for future updates! 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 103 -11/18/14
Post by: Themistokles on November 18, 2014, 12:16:16 AM
It's  always such a delight to see a new update in this MD, and knowing a little about the planning that goes behind it makes it all the more interesting. Despite the number of freeways, this residential area comes across as so lush and tranquil. And, speaking of parks, how did you achieve that seamless andnicelooking park texture in pic 9. Is it a work of custom lotting or have you found a set of fitting lawn pieces?

Anyway, great work as always and I'm already looking forward to the next update.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 103 -11/18/14
Post by: kelis on November 18, 2014, 05:43:37 AM
Your region view is just...awesome !! Keep up the good work  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 103 -11/18/14
Post by: carlfatal on November 18, 2014, 10:24:48 AM
Wonderful as always!  &apls

Particulary I like the new terrain but: maybe you should change some of the parameters to avoid the rocky terrain, if you build bridges. But this is minor, I am always stunned by the pictures here.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 103 -11/18/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on November 19, 2014, 03:07:46 PM
Beautiful updates!! :thumbsup:
For the next update I would view North St Paul or St James. ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 103 -11/18/14
Post by: APSMS on November 19, 2014, 09:08:18 PM
I think someone needs to install Rivit's Railway Upgrade Mod for RRW (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/29279-rum-for-rrw/).

Very nice otherwise, and it's neat to see progress in old areas as new mods/content is created.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 104 -11/25/14
Post by: packersfan on November 25, 2014, 08:03:13 PM
Update 104 - Halleck Square Neighborhood
Today we will visit Halleck Square Neighborhood.  This neighborhood happens to sit on the borders of three city tiles in SC4, so the pictures are all from a massive mosaic/composite created from images from each of the city tiles.  I didn't do the best job, and I think I need to slow down my update schedule to once every two weeks.  Hope you enjoy this.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYKnpYFd.jpg&hash=4404c88e6dfb0a8e7cd5a69e05b1a0c7c4b6a460)

Can you spot the composite?  This area blended together pretty well.

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So many churches within this 1/4 square mile.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhBIKjkC.jpg&hash=fff06b8da0949475a01e6a405d93a7707fccf6ee)

Still working on getting some good base textures that will blend nicely with the terrain texture.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAwCMpYl.jpg&hash=8d00169746ef318882682b3cbfa1186d645475fe)

Northwest corner of Halleck Square Neighborhood.

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Southwest corner of Halleck Square Neighborhood, on a different tile.

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West Orchard Avenue.  Agh, telltale signs of poor cross border planning, and things that CAN'T be controlled.

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However, the composites are much better with the new trick I learned to make street connections.

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Wow, I never noticed the stained glass detail before!

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Overview of the whole neighborhood and the only picture that contains Halleck Square (the two large flower gardens).

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FcpjXgLn.jpg&hash=37c94a5b98903d9ff37856e683be5fd7511c8167)
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You are here. (I didn't grab a map section because the map section isn't updated everywhere for this update and the zoomed in image would look pretty bad...I'll try to get a map up this week.)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fewg7nfu.jpg&hash=54843905d8075f027ec8e3e6299d54faff26a7d8)

I need to do a better job putting together these updates before the last minute.  I make too many mistakes or find mistakes at that I don't have time to fix at the last minute...ugh.  Hope you enjoy this composite image update! 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on November 27, 2014, 12:07:06 AM
Great neighborhoods!!

Sorry to mention it again, but:

Quote from: vinlabsc3k on November 05, 2014, 01:58:54 AM
Where did you find these back-alleys?

(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x561q90/913/OO0gGo.jpg)
Click to enlarge
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: Wilfried on November 30, 2014, 04:53:53 PM
Quote from: vinlabsc3k on November 27, 2014, 12:07:06 AMWhere did you find these back-alleys?
Those are seaport or industrial fillers, not back-alleys.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 101 - 11/4/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on November 30, 2014, 11:44:17 PM
Quote from: Wilfried on November 30, 2014, 04:53:53 PM
Quote from: vinlabsc3k on November 27, 2014, 12:07:06 AM
...
Those are seaport or industrial fillers, not back-alleys.

Thanks Wilfried, but I want a link and not what they are. ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 104 -11/25/14
Post by: noahclem on December 01, 2014, 04:10:00 AM
Lovely (and apparently quite reverent) little neighborhood there  &apls  You said you found a trick for street border crossings? What was it? :P
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 105 - 12/2/14
Post by: packersfan on December 02, 2014, 06:13:45 AM
Update 105 - North of Downtown
Today, we will explore the area just north of downtown south of West Orchard Avenue, west of North 32nd Street, east of North Trinity Boulevard, and north of West Sherman Avenue.  This area is full of mid-size wall-to-wall apartments.  The Number 6 Purple Metro Line runs over North 32nd Street.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFZ9jQmz.jpg&hash=aef9f03b7685ad69bb52da8e5bc7cc0212c28b90)

Here is a shot of Halleck Square and North 32nd Street.

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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fzc9Jd9x.jpg&hash=a8ac506d4f0cec776c50baab0dd73355767eef36)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRBznPSZ.jpg&hash=daf6aff5ad0fe0cb6e024b516767d73c02abb8b8)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKrhRiDF.jpg&hash=2da96e40ef755a0f7168b7810e86b4ab0d5972da)

Passenger rail cutting through the north of downtown area.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9ym5LEE.jpg&hash=34783a92db2631fc550beaab55059f337bdafc12)

Abandoned buildings due to lack of water.  I hate when that happens.

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Some offices and department stores on West Orchard Avenue.

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North Trinity Boulevard.

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More abandoned lots.

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The area at night.

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You are here.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaoqNoJ9.jpg&hash=60fc28599fede673241c73bfb9a5f4d860536d59)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3ybqwYq.jpg&hash=70a5c197ecd772f3c918118385122bb6122b0409)

There have been some requests for updates focusing on the St. Paul area.  I intend to do updates in 5 update chunks focusing on a certain area in Martin County.  These past five updates have covered an area of Northwest Martin.  The next five will focus on the area around North Saint Paul. 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!

Replies:

noahclem: Lovely (and apparently quite reverent) little neighborhood there. You said you found a trick for street border crossings? What was it?

Here is a tutorial here (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=7350.0) on SC4Devotion.  A number of pictures are missing, and I intend to eventually post a tutorial within this thread how I do it.

vinlabsc3k: Great neighborhoods!!  Where did you find these back-alleys?

Some of the alleys I use are industrial fillers (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/28814-paengs-grunge-ind-alleys/), dock roads, and truck stop (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/25084-paeng-s-modular-truckstop/) paths.  The ones I use most often with fences in my residential areas are here (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/13891-rah-paved-alleys/).

Wilfried: Those are seaport or industrial fillers, not back-alleys.

Yup, lots of different things.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 105 -12/2/14
Post by: art128 on December 02, 2014, 08:47:33 AM
A ream shame about the abandoned buildings. It's so stupid how they become dirt black instead of being, well abandoned with planks on the windows ect.

Nice update once again. :)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 105 -12/2/14
Post by: kelis on December 02, 2014, 02:43:02 PM
I'm still enjoying with thar region view...It looks amazing my friend  &apls &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 105 -12/2/14
Post by: Vizoria on December 02, 2014, 03:07:31 PM
Great region view and another solid inner-city update.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 105 -12/2/14
Post by: carlfatal on December 02, 2014, 06:10:05 PM
The fisrt picture is simply stunning.  &apls

And like Arthur said, it would be nice to have really abandoned buildings, broken glass, trash, planks. But then there also should be squatters to revive the scenery and later on some kind of gentrification. Modern malls inside historic walls. But this wouldn´t be SimCity anymore...  :bnn:

Keep it on. I love the region views and maps. That is somewhat special, and I am addicted to it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 105 -12/2/14
Post by: Themistokles on December 03, 2014, 08:59:55 AM
I like the dense, almost NYC-feel of this part of the city. I am looking forward to having 7.5 m viaduct rail, though...

Inspiring update, as always. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 105 -12/2/14
Post by: benedict on December 06, 2014, 02:10:09 PM
Congratulations, your MD was number one on BTT for the week ending 30 October. You join a small group of individuals who have managed to be number one here and over at Simtropolis.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 105 -12/2/14
Post by: vortext on December 07, 2014, 04:13:33 AM
Congrats with the no1 spot in BTT!  &apls

Even though I've lurked over the last updates, I've thoroughly enjoyed them!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 105 -12/2/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on December 07, 2014, 07:11:27 AM
Great update!! :thumbsup:

There's a flaw in the map (image 9 and general): the Armour Playground (near St. Peter Catholic Parish and School) is missing. ()what()
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 106 -12/9/14
Post by: packersfan on December 09, 2014, 06:20:33 AM
Update 106 - Building Interdistrict 255 / National Highway 41 in St. Paul
For the next five updates we shift to the Saint Paul area south of Martin.  In this update, we see some images of I-255 being pulled through the northwest area of Saint Paul.  I think this area turned out beautifully.  The freeway weaves over and under roads very naturally like in real life.  I hope you like it!


(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6f2h13Y.jpg&hash=597e23ba1a38385e38fd27a307c971d4c032fa4d)

Preparing land for I-255 / N-41 overpass.

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Completed overpass.

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Preparing County Highway Z for an overpass.  I'm having trouble with the special curves in the new NAM.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FG9JQw8O.jpg&hash=ad55e8e568aa6c016ae6c1a28cbf818a510f6072)

Pulling Interdistrict 255 through the northwest area of Saint Paul.

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Completed area with a new terrain mod.

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I-255 / N-41 bridge over South Pershing Avenue.

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You are here.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYCnyBxh.jpg&hash=d8f57761a2c6f6c480a71bf56550c479722e35b7)

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Hope you enjoyed this update.  Next time, I think I'll show the interchange I just completed between I-255 / N-41 and I-55 / I-80. 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!

Replies:
vinlabsc3k: Great update!!

There's a flaw in the map (image 9 and general): the Armour Playground (near St. Peter Catholic Parish and School) is missing.


Yeah, I didn't included the playground in the map, but I'll add it later.

vortext: Congrats with the no1 spot in BTT!

Even though I've lurked over the last updates, I've thoroughly enjoyed them!


Thanks!  I'm surprised by the amount of activity this week.

benedict: Congratulations, your MD was number one on BTT for the week ending 30 October. You join a small group of individuals who have managed to be number one here and over at Simtropolis.

This week came out of nowhere!  Really, one of a few to do that.  Interesting!

Themistokles: I like the dense, almost NYC-feel of this part of the city. I am looking forward to having 7.5 m viaduct rail, though...

Inspiring update, as always.


Yeah, I NEED 7.5 meter viaducts!!!

carlfatal: The fisrt picture is simply stunning.

And like Arthur said, it would be nice to have really abandoned buildings, broken glass, trash, planks. But then there also should be squatters to revive the scenery and later on some kind of gentrification. Modern malls inside historic walls. But this wouldn´t be SimCity anymore...

Keep it on. I love the region views and maps. That is somewhat special, and I am addicted to it.


Yeah, more realism is never a bad thing!

Vizoria: Great region view and another solid inner-city update.

Thanks for all the support!

kelis: I'm still enjoying with that region view...It looks amazing my friend

Thanks.  It's all about laying those farms out around.

art128: A ream shame about the abandoned buildings. It's so stupid how they become dirt black instead of being, well abandoned with planks on the windows ect.

Nice update once again.


More subtly with the abandoned buildings would be great.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 106 -12/9/14
Post by: vortext on December 09, 2014, 10:15:25 AM
Neat reconstruction entry!  :thumbsup:

Though it's a bit of learning curve indeed to get the hang of the drag patterns, I'm thinking the winding roads would look (even) better with some far stretches. Maybe for the next reconstruction phase!  ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 106 -12/9/14
Post by: romualdillo on December 10, 2014, 03:54:06 PM
Great work!!! Your region is awesome!!!  &apls
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 107 -12/16/14
Post by: packersfan on December 16, 2014, 12:04:34 AM
Update 107 - North of Downtown St. Paul, Centralia
Just a little lazy update showing the area just to the north of Downtown St. Paul.


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Densely populated areas south of the railroad.

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Less dense area north of the railroad.

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National Highway 20 turns south off of Centralia Avenue next to St. Paul General Hospital.

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Centralia area.

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You are here.

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Busy week getting ready for Christmas, trying to stay on top of all the stuff for teaching classes, discovering new Star Wars stuff.  Hopefully, I can devote enough time to next week's update.  I want to show off the I-255 and I-80/I-55 interchange, but I need to make signs, figure out the proper mileage, etc.  We'll see how much drive and energy I have to get that update put together for next week. 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!

Replies:

vortext: Neat reconstruction entry!

Though it's a bit of learning curve indeed to get the hang of the drag patterns, I'm thinking the winding roads would look (even) better with some far stretches. Maybe for the next reconstruction phase!


Yeah, I'm trying to get more FAR curves and angles.

romualdillo: Great work!!! Your region is awesome!!!

Thanks a lot!

Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 107 -12/16/14
Post by: benedict on December 21, 2014, 05:05:46 AM
Excellent update. I like the attention to detail on the street map - the road number shields for example are consistent, and well-thought out.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 107 -12/16/14
Post by: kbieniu7 on December 23, 2014, 09:43:53 AM
Oh man! The region view... it's just stunning... Even if I find the "edgy" road/rail network planning often being too edgy, the effect in further view is jawdropping. Excellent work!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 107 -12/16/14
Post by: benedict on December 28, 2014, 07:01:36 PM
Well done, your MD was number one on BTT for the weeks ending 6th and 13th November.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 107 -12/16/14
Post by: w_swietwoot on December 29, 2014, 01:15:45 AM
That region view is defenitly great!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 107 -12/16/14
Post by: art128 on December 29, 2014, 02:48:39 AM
That reliant Stadium sure is big. it stands out a lot on the region view. Speaking of region view, how big is it now? 2 millions?

Wonderful work on this new area. I've never seen that church before but it looks great there.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 107 -12/16/14
Post by: vinlabsc3k on January 07, 2015, 02:22:11 PM
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 107 -12/16/14
Post by: dossenaandrea on January 08, 2015, 03:43:11 AM
Hi!
where did u find the big baseball stadium? the one from update 61 u renamed capital stadium?
thanks
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 107 -12/16/14
Post by: packersfan on January 11, 2015, 10:32:26 PM
Replies:

dossenaandrea: Hi!
where did u find the big baseball stadium? the one from update 61 u renamed capital stadium?
thanks


I believe it is Houston's Minute Maid Park from teemu_om.  Check out this thread on Simtropolis (http://community.simtropolis.com/topic/12179-north-american-stadiums/) and search STEX and LEX and see if you can find it.

vinlabsc3k: Happy New Year!!
Great update!!
If possible, can you make the next update or the one after that focused on the extension of I-255 along the coast to the Works, pass Willms Bay Mouth to East Flats and merge into N Lakefront Dr or the intersection between I-255 and I-80 after the Christina river?


Well, you're in luck, the next few updates will cover the interchange between I-255, I-680, I-80, I-55, and N-41 south of the Christina River.  I do need to complete I-255 up there by the works and the flats, hehe.

art128: That reliant Stadium sure is big. it stands out a lot on the region view. Speaking of region view, how big is it now? 2 millions?

Wonderful work on this new area. I've never seen that church before but it looks great there.


I think the region is just under 2 million.

w_swietwoot: That region view is defenitly great!

Thanks!  Point of pride :)

benedict: Well done, your MD was number one on BTT for the weeks ending 6th and 13th November. Excellent update.  I like the attention to detail on the street map - the road number shields for example are consistent, and well-thought out.

Cool!  I don't follow the BTT over here as closely.  I never thought I had much activity over here.

Yep, I try to make sure everything is consistent and right on the map.  Of course, messed up things can happen, but that also happens in real life on maps and even more so on the actual ground!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 108 - 01/13/15
Post by: packersfan on January 12, 2015, 10:41:29 PM
Update 108 - Maidens Interchange - North I-55 / West I-80 Approach
I am really excited to show off this interchange.  Yes, yes, it would be FAR better if I had used the RHW, but it is what it is.  I'm more comfortable with the Maxis stuff (I know what I can do).  This took a lot of work to figure out the mileage and make signs and then I got really intrepid and stuck the signs into the pictures and the terrain!

Today, we will examine this interchange from the point of view of North Interdistrict Highway 55 and West I-80.



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We'll start as I-55 / I-80 goes under Newbridge Road (District Highway 230).

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I bet other people have done this, even going as far as making IN-GAME props of highway signs, but I'm proud of it.

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National Highway 41 travels along with I-55 and I-80 but at this point exits and joins with I-255.

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Exit 71 A.

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Ramp carrying traffic from South I-255 to North I-55 / West I-80 merging.

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Ramp carrying traffic from East I-680 to North I-55 / West I-80 merging.

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Exit 71 B to West I-680.

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Maidens Road overpass.

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A little overview of the area with some superimposed signs.

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You are here.

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I'm really excited about this update.  Once I got the signs and stuff really put together and knew what I was doing, it became a load of fun.  I also got this update finished on Thursday, January 8th!  That means time to play the game itself and get future updates ready.  The next update will be the interchange from either South I-255 or South I-55 / East I-80 approach.  The approach from East I-680 will have to wait as I haven't finished building the whole freeway, and I don't know the mileage for this interchange from that approach, yet.  WHAT DO YOU THINK!?? 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 108 - 1/13/15
Post by: dossenaandrea on January 13, 2015, 01:24:40 AM
it would be really cool if u could update the links for the old pictures...at least for the downtown and the airport...i'm really curious to see what u have created there!
thanks
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 108 - 1/13/15
Post by: packersfan on January 13, 2015, 08:15:26 PM
Yeah, I was working on that before.  I'll have to get back to it!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 108 - 1/13/15
Post by: dwelln8hss32 on January 14, 2015, 02:22:48 PM
Well I am just FLOORED. I can't believe I am just now viewing this MD. Shame, shame on me. The sheer size, scope, and detail of your project is absolutely breathtaking. I certainly intend on stopping in to catch these updates. Just... WOW!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 108 - 1/13/15
Post by: carlfatal on January 15, 2015, 07:14:31 AM
Great work again on the intersection!  &apls
It´s always a pleasure to look in here, keep it up!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 108 - 1/13/15
Post by: c.p. on January 15, 2015, 07:33:28 AM
The region view is outstanding.  :thumbsup: The full District of Wenzel street map is mind-boggling :o
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 108 - 1/13/15
Post by: benedict on January 16, 2015, 09:49:59 AM
Another excellent update.

And congratulations again - your MD was number one on BTT Dec 11th.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 108 - 1/13/15
Post by: packersfan on January 19, 2015, 02:05:29 AM
Replies:

dossenaandrea: it would be really cool if u could update the links for the old pictures...at least for the downtown and the airport...i'm really curious to see what u have created there!
thanks


I've updated all the picture links through Update 60, I think.  I think after that all the links are fine, but I'm still working on updating them to my imgur links.

dwelln8hss32: Well I am just FLOORED. I can't believe I am just now viewing this MD. Shame, shame on me. The sheer size, scope, and detail of your project is absolutely breathtaking. I certainly intend on stopping in to catch these updates. Just... WOW!

Glad to have a new follower.  Thanks!

carlfatal: Great work again on the intersection!
It's always a pleasure to look in here, keep it up!


Thank you very much.

c.p.: The region view is outstanding.  The full District of Wenzel street map is mind-boggling.

Thanks.  It is the first of its kind...I want to say.

benedict: Another excellent update.

And congratulations again - your MD was number one on BTT Dec 11th.


Cool.  Thanks!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 109 - 1/20/15
Post by: packersfan on January 19, 2015, 10:22:10 PM
Update 109 - Maidens Interchange - South I-55 / East I-80 Approach
Here is an update VERY similar to last week.  Here is Maidens Interchange from the South Interdistrict Highway 55 and East Interdistrict Highway 80 approach.


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I-55 / I-80 passing south under Maidens Road.

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Exit 71 B.

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I-55 / I-80 passing south under I-255 / I-680 bridge.

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Exit 71A.

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Ramp from East I-680 and South 41 / South I-255 to South I-55 / East I-80.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuMWUsg9.jpg&hash=4621bfc8b8fa874f83e25e25e90f50bc746b60e0)

Advanced guide sign for Exit 70 - County Highway Q (Cardwell Road).  This exit also serves as a route to District Highway 230 to the west

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FcARDpzq.jpg&hash=f8ee2bb19303f46c08e0374f4e4631eaa5db290d)

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National Highway 41 joins I-80 and I-55.

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You are here.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCy0hO5F.jpg&hash=ece45e580a3e7c0b57aa38d7fe83c3858838c689)

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Now I need to get to work building up some more areas to explore!  I also need to figure out how to get some traffic generators to work.  None of the lots I have work anymore. 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 109 - 1/20/15
Post by: vinlabsc3k on January 20, 2015, 08:53:37 PM
Great roadgeekery!! &apls &apls &apls

Are the road signs in-game real or photoshopped? ()what()
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 110 - 2/4/15
Post by: packersfan on February 03, 2015, 11:55:20 PM
Update 110 - City of North St. Paul, St. Mark High School, and Green Park
Here is a look at North St. Paul and Green Park.  This update took a decent amount of prep work and innane details like terrain height on the borders.  You'll see why...or hopefully you won't...until I tell you.


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North St. Paul's town center viewed from an approach from the north.

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North St. Paul

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North St. Paul expanding into surrounding farmland.

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South 32nd Street and West Hardee Avenue converging in North St. Paul.

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St. Mark High School and Green Park

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South end of the City of Martin

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Most of the pictures from this update we taken from a massive mosaic I put together from three different city tiles.  The border between the St. Mark and North St. Paul tiles is absolutely perfect and seamless.  You should be able to see where the border is with the third tile though as I just put that together and missed the terrain height by a y=0.1 ... it really is that important.  Can you find the seam?  It isn't that line of houses.

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You are here.

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Hope you enjoyed this update.  It is SO much fun to stick all the pictures together from bordering city tiles to get and see what the city ACTUALLY looks like.  What do you think.  Would you be interested in a tutorial on how to do something like this? 

Check out the District of Wenzel Street Map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/) to get an idea where we are.  This is A NEW LINK as the old LINK was dead!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 110 - 2/4/15
Post by: packersfan on February 04, 2015, 10:58:01 PM
Ugh, bad news.  My Brittany city tile has the prop pox bug.  And again failed to do regular back-ups.  So, I'll have to go back and redo a chunk of the city, hopefully not the WHOLE thing.  First, need to find the offending props or whatever.  Can you guys help me out and give me some tips on how to fix this issue?  It is very frustrating...hopefully, my other big tiles aren't affected.  I just opened the neighboring mostly complete Portland tiles and it looks fine.  So I need to nip this thing in the bud again.  3 years from the last time...sigh.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 110 - 2/4/15
Post by: benedict on February 07, 2015, 06:34:30 AM
Terrible news about the prop pox.

Another great update, though. I am always impressed with the details on the maps and how perfectly they match the region.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 110 - 2/4/15
Post by: packersfan on February 08, 2015, 02:58:09 AM
The District of Wenzel will still continue, though, just in a new area of the District (like a state or province).

The Prop Pox struck DoW way back in May 2011...the cause was probably in the plugins from day 1, dooming ALL large tiles.  The problem manifested itself in the form of missing props in vast swaths of the Downtown West area in April - May 2011.  I restarted that tile after removing the problem file.  Of course, this new tile was never infected again since it was started with a clean plugin folder.  Somehow, though, a few other large tiles also escaped the Prop Pox fate (I'm not sure how, since they were played and saved with the infected file in the plugin folder), and a number of others like Hawthorne, St. Paul, and Brittany...and probably Jade, etc., etc. were all infected in 2010 or 2011 and Brittany just started displaying the symptoms of the disease.  I test Hawthorne and St. Paul and...yep...they are also ticking time bombs.

So, a new region made up of medium tiles (just to avoid any problems like this in the future...medium tiles are more manageable).  I'm about 2 hours away from having the whole region forested.  I'm still working out how to reveal the region...all at once like I did with Martin County...or slowly like we are discovering a new land and don't yet have flight.  This will also have an effect on my the way I reveal the street map.  Maybe I will make some rough old style maps for the early going and then when I reach more "modern" times, I reveal the google-style map.

I'm bummed to be leaving the amazing things that happened in Martin County, but I'm very excited to start in a new area with a fresh plugin folder...man, SC4 opens quickly when all that is in the plugins are a terrain mod, tree controller, NAM, and supporting textures and props!

Hopefully, I can get an update from the new area up on Tuesday or Wednesday.  No promises...and it might not be much more than some water and trees (maybe I can find the right MMPs!!! to paint a great opening picture!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 110 - 2/4/15
Post by: vortext on February 08, 2015, 05:39:42 AM
It's great to hear you're not deterred and quick on your feet again with a new region!  &apls

I also like the idea of a old style map. Looking forward to the first pictures!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 110 - 2/4/15
Post by: carlfatal on February 08, 2015, 11:45:10 AM
Wonderful again!  &apls

Especially I love, how the old church sits on a place not matching with the modern street layout.  :satisfied:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 110 - 2/4/15
Post by: epicblunder on February 08, 2015, 12:02:09 PM
bummer your old region is sunk, but starting a new one is always exciting!  are you using the same map or trying something new?  Can't wait to see what you come up with.   :popcorn:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 110 - 2/4/15
Post by: vinlabsc3k on February 08, 2015, 06:05:38 PM
Oh no, it's a disaster!! :'(

But I'm heartened by the fact that you will continue with a new region!! &apls
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 110 - 2/4/15
Post by: art128 on February 09, 2015, 02:16:45 AM
It's great that you stay strong despite being struck by the prop pox bug. It happened on the most important tile of my region when I was working on Hiroshima and it really made me want to stop playing the game for some time. In the end I started a new region right after it. :P

Quote...or slowly like we are discovering a new land and don't yet have flight. Maybe I will make some rough old style maps for the early going and then when I reach more "modern" times, I reveal the google-style map.

I'm liking this idea quite a lot and would definitely like to see it!

+1 K-point for you for not letting the Prop pox put you down and wanting a fresh start.  :thumbsup:
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 111 - 2/10/15
Post by: packersfan on February 10, 2015, 08:36:06 AM
Ouisconsin County - Exploring the Ouisconsin River <DoW Update 111:02.10.15>
Welcome to a new phase for the District of Wenzel.  We are moving to a different area of the district.  This area dubbed Ouisconsin is about 300 miles northwest of Martin County.

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Now we go back before civilization reached the forests of the District of Wenzel.  About 300 miles to the southeast, Martin Town has been establish at the mouth of Brittany River along the shores of Sapphire Lake.  Surveyors were sent out along the various rivers flowing into and out of Sapphire Lake.  One team led by Captain Samuel Hitchcock discovered an even larger river flowing into Sapphire Lake hundreds of miles north of Martin Town.

Hitchcock named the river Ouisconsin meaning the gathering of waters.  The team made their way up the lazy river searching for the headwaters.  As the trees changed color, the Hitchcock and his men landed on a a wooded peninsula just after discovering a tributary to Ouisconsin which Hitchcock labelled as Liberty River on his map.


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Captain Hitchcock, Lieutenant John Weston, Sergeant Robert Clefton, Courtnay Fisher, Elisha Moorhead, Timothy Baker, Oliver Putnam, and Venton Davis disembarked and began clearing the land to build some winter shelter.  Captain Hitchcock and Lieutenant Weston explored further along the river while the other six men established a base of operations at Camp Liberty.

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Hitchcock's men built two small cabins to provide shelter from the winter cold.  Hitchcock and Weston continued to survey the area while Venton Davis and Courtnay Fisher, the group's best hunters, provided fresh deer and rabbit meat.

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We are here.

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Welcome to Ouisconsin!

I hope to be able to do a little bit of historical stuff with the region, establishing various outposts, chronicling the settlements growing into an expansive metropolis.  I could use a lot of help though with ways to make my region historical...how to have no cars, good lots to use, how to "power" in a time when things didn't have electric power.  I hope SimCoug can help me out with some of these questions, and I hope I can do my vision justice.

Replies:
art128: It's great that you stay strong despite being struck by the prop pox bug. It happened on the most important tile of my region when I was working on Hiroshima and it really made me want to stop playing the game for some time. In the end I started a new region right after it. :P

Quote
...or slowly like we are discovering a new land and don't yet have flight. Maybe I will make some rough old style maps for the early going and then when I reach more "modern" times, I reveal the google-style map.

I'm liking this idea quite a lot and would definitely like to see it!

+1 K-point for you for not letting the Prop pox put you down and wanting a fresh start.


Thanks.  The first time the prop pox struck this region in 2011 it struck the main downtown tile.  I think I took four months before the next update, some of that time spent trying to figure out the problem and some of the time just not into playing anymore.  This has to be a record turnaround for losing a region (probably on Thursday?) and having a new region basically set to go with a map in the works and update up by Tuesday!

vinlabsc3k: Oh no, it's a disaster!! :'(

But I'm heartened by the fact that you will continue with a new region!! &apls


I can't believe I already have an update up for the new region!

epicblunder: bummer your old region is sunk, but starting a new one is always exciting!  are you using the same map or trying something new?  Can't wait to see what you come up with.

A new map, but I won't reveal a region view until later.  I want to reveal the region by close-up pics like people would really see a region when exploring it before having airplanes or satellites.  Of course, we are sort of in the role of gods.  There will probably be a full map of the region before there is a region shot.

carlfatal: Wonderful again!  &apls

Especially I love, how the old church sits on a place not matching with the modern street layout.  :satisfied:


Yeah, that is why I like building little settlements throughout a region before settling in to rapid expansion of the metropolis.  Adds much more character to a grid setting.

vortext: It's great to hear you're not deterred and quick on your feet again with a new region!  &apls

I also like the idea of a old style map. Looking forward to the first pictures!  :thumbsup:


Well this was a very quick turnaround.  I discovered the prop pox at the earliest on Thursday...mourned a little and turned around and have a completely forested region, the start of a map (in old style for now), and a first update by Tuesday.

benedict: Terrible news about the prop pox.

Another great update, though. I am always impressed with the details on the maps and how perfectly they match the region.


I look forward to DoW being number one again.  This is just a new chapter with exciting and fresh possibilities.  Thanks for continuing to follow!
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 111 - 2/10/15
Post by: vinlabsc3k on February 11, 2015, 02:10:34 AM
Wow, It's a great start!! &apls &apls &apls

I love all the MMPs that you used! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 111 - 2/10/15
Post by: carlfatal on February 15, 2015, 01:15:34 PM
However I managed not to read about the prop pox... but really good to see you back after such a short time with this ambitious new project and very impressive first pictures!  &apls

Keep the wheels rolling!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 111 - 2/10/15
Post by: Fasan on February 15, 2015, 01:20:25 PM
Very nice pictures. A great job and a masterpiece,
what I have always admired.  :thumbsup:

Fasan  ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 111 - 2/10/15
Post by: packersfan on February 15, 2015, 06:40:10 PM
Replies:
vinlabsc3k: Wow, It's a great start!! &apls &apls &apls

I love all the MMPs that you used! :thumbsup:


Thanks, this is a new challenge for me.  A truly historical start.

carlfatal: However I managed not to read about the prop pox... but really good to see you back after such a short time with this ambitious new project and very impressive first pictures!  &apls

Keep the wheels rolling!  :thumbsup:


Consider yourself lucky you've never encountered such a problem that would lead you to read about Prop Pox.  I'm a little sore about losing all the great work but excited to put everything I learned into a new region.  A new start means new possibilities for organization!  Already my new map is being built in a more accurate manner than before (tutorial will be coming in Update 113).

Fasan: Very nice pictures. A great job and a masterpiece,
what I have always admired.  :thumbsup:

Fasan  ;)


Thanks.  Hopefully, I can add historical detail to my SC4 portfolio.

I'm working on Update 112 right now.  It is the Chinese Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, so I will be going back to my girlfriend's hometown this week.  I hope I have decent internet access, so I can post the update.  I was going to try to get it up today before leaving, but I don't think it will be possible to get it just right before we need to go.  Instead, I replied to your comments.  Hopefully, Update 112 will be up tomorrow.  Take care!
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 112 - 2/17/15
Post by: packersfan on February 16, 2015, 09:04:18 PM
Ouisconsin County - National Land Survey System and Scale in SC4 vs. Real World <DoW Update 112:02.17.15>

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Captain Samuel Hitchcock and his team were soon joined by a number of other surveyors tasked with demarking the land under the National Land Survey System.  This system is very similar in most respects to the United States Public Land Survey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Land_Survey_System).

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If you live in the United States or Canada or frequent Google Earth, you probably have noticed that much of western United States is plotted in squares like a chess board.  How did this happen?

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Following the American Revolution, the Continental Congress was deep in debt but had little power to tax, and so it decided to use the sale of Western Territories to pay off the War of Independence.  This required surveying the land and demarking plots of land for sale.  Congress passed the Land Ordinance of 1785 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Ordinance_of_1785) and then the Northwest Ordinance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Ordinance) in 1787 to control the survey, sale, and settling of the new lands.

Of course, not ALL the land in the midwest and beyond was surveyed under the new system because previous settlements had already divided the land according to Spanish, French, or as is the case in parts of Ohio, with earlier standards.

Here is a map of the French long farms in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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The National Land Survey System was arranged and based on much of the same standards.

First, a baseline, which runs east-west, and a principal meridian, which runs north-south, were established.  In the U.S. at a defined distance interval, commonly 24 or 30 miles, standard parallels of latitude were established parallel to the baseline.

Next the surveyors divided the land into survey townships of 36 square miles, 6 miles on each side (10 km).  Then the townships were divided into 36 sections of one square mile (640 acres, 2.6 square kilometers).  Finally these sections were divided into 4 quarter-sections of 1/4 square mile (160 acres, .65 square kilometers).

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Here we can see land divided up into 36 square mile townships forming a county.

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In the Land Ordinance of 1785, the sections were numbered a little differently with section 16 being near the center of the township.  Section 16 was originally set aside as land for education.

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The District of Wenzel was also surveyed and divided into survey townships of 36 square miles, sections of 1 square mile, and quarter sections.  Between each section an easement of about 50 feet was left.  These easements later became roads.

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Let's get into some SimCity 4 vs. Real-life scale.

One SC4 tile is 16 x 16 meters, or about 52.5 feet x 52.5 feet.[/size]

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One acre is 43,560 square feet (4046.86 meters).  What is the square root of 43,560?  A little less than 209 feet.  Divide that by 52.5 feet?  And you get about 4.  That means an acre in SimCity is 4 x 4 tiles.  Amazing that the metric scaling in SimCity very easily coincides with Imperial measurements.

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Now let's figure out lengths.  Remember, a SC4 tile is 16 meters in length (52.5 feet).  A mile is 5,280 feet.  Right.  So let's divide a mile by the length of a SC4 tile (52.5 feet).  That gives us about 100.5.  So in SimCity, 100 - 101 tiles equals one mile in length.  This would be a SECTION within a 36 square mile township.  Coming back to ACRES, a SECTION (or mile squared) is 640 acres.

A QUARTERSECTION would be 50 tiles x 50 tiles, 1/4 square mile or 160 acres.  Let's check this against what we know is an acre in SC4 (4 x 4 tiles).  Let's take 50 tiles and divide it by 4 tiles (one side of an acre).  We get a result of 12.5.  Square that to get the total acreage of the 50 x 50 tile quartersection.   156.25...well that is pretty close to 160.

In Ouisconsin, I marked out every quartersection as 50x50 tiles.  Between every quartersection I left 1 tile as the easement for future roads.  Remember 1 tile equals 52.5 feet.  Again, that is very close to the real-life easement of 50 feet!  However, I had to make sure that in the future when areas are filled with gridiron blocks the edge of the SC4 tiles wouldn't be occupied by a street or road, but rather, either the back of a lot or an alleyway, thus only two or three tiles could be left between a potential street and the SC4 tile edge.

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Usually this works out, but occasionally too many or two few tiles will be left on the edge, so I just doubled the easement between two quarter-sections when required.  Since the scale is not exact, this occasional adjustment should average out any conversion and scale issues...and human surveying isn't EXACT.

Here you can see a 160 acre (1/4 square mile) quartersection seperated from another quartersection by a 52.5 foot easement and a 105 foot easement to help with future city block placement on the SC4 tiles.

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I hope I explained things clearly.  Dedgren did this years ago in Three Rivers Region.  I like the history and the topic.  It is certainly something to look into.  If you are at all interested, check out the links sprinkled through this update.

Finally, here is a completed section of the map.  Lines indicate every quartersection while red ink strokes indicate township lines.

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Next time, I will present a tutorial on how to make .svg maps in Illustrator.  It will cover tracing the land and rivers between tiles and setting up a simple HTML webpage to present the map.

Hopefully, I can get some organizing done of my plugins and dependencies and build some in-game shots of settlement in Liberty and Hitchcock townships.  Check out the new Ouisconsin County map (http://packersfan.comli.com/streetmap/ouisconsin/).
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 112 - 2/17/15
Post by: carlfatal on February 17, 2015, 10:08:04 AM
You did missunderstand my comment: I know the desease but it seems I did not want to read about it in District Of Wenzel...  $%Grinno$% But you are right, if you say, that I am happy, cause I never had to encounter the PP in my game.

On the other hand: now I am happy (sarcasm), that you had to deal with it, cause your recent update answers some of my questions regarding US American survey. Your journal is not the first one, that uses this bigger raster, but you are the first, who explains how to implement it in SC4. In fact I tried something like this before on a map, also with 50 tiles wide rectangles but it ended after the frist street had to be laid out direct beneath the border.
Also I did read some stuff about it, so I know some of the pictures, you show here, but some others I don´t. For now this update is the most detailed and easy to read explanation I´ve ever read. You should get a K-point for this little excursion into history (and your grandious restart with this MD).  &apls

And another thing, I need to write: Seeing you using the zone tool for the borders: now I really feel like an idiot - I mean, I always used streets for it and wondered, why it always did go worse...  $%Grinno$%

Your MD is one of my absolute favorites, keep it up, and make backups!  :)
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 113 - 2/24/15
Post by: packersfan on February 23, 2015, 08:04:14 PM
Ouisconsin County - How to Make a Map, Part 1 <DoW Update 113:02.24.15>

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I am in the process of trying to figure out a way to keep track of my plugins: what dependencies they have, what dependencies I have.  I want to avoid the sort of situation that often occurs when you want to remove a lot or dependency file.  First, what the heck is in this file?  What is IT?  Second, are other things dependent on this file?  Third, are there other files that I NO longer need because I'm getting rid of this particular plugin and thus could save even more space?  I want to figure out a way to somehow quickly find this information.  (I want to have all the readme dependency information available in a big database of some form).  Any ideas, tools, or tips?  I would love to see your methods.

So, this is another stalling tactic.  Tutorials!  By now you have probably seen my (world-famous) District of Wenzel - Martin County Street Map, and hopefully have checked out the District of Wenzel - Ouisconsin County Street Map in all its old-style surveying glory.

A few years ago, I posted a tutorial on how I make my street maps.  Up until the past six months, I had used GIMP to build my street maps and posted basically a large JPEG mosaic on the web.  This did the job but left much to be desired.  JPEG is not zoomable.  Zoom in and the pixels just get larger and picture less clear.  Zooming out isn't as bad.  JPEG also compresses the image and leaves artifacts, discoloration, etc.


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In the past year, I started using Adobe Illustrator and discovered Scalable Vector Graphics!  I'm not going to get into the specifics of how SVG files work, but they offer better presentation options.  First, you can scale up or down (zoom in and out) and the image remains crisp!  Second, you get this quality with files that are only slightly larger than lower-quality JPEGs of the same image.

Many areas on the Martin County map are .svg, while the entire Ouisconsin map is .svg.  So without further explanation, let's make a street map.


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Creating the Webpage to Present the Map

The original purpose of my street map was for me to be able to see what streets were where and what names they had.  With Sessquenna I did this by grabbing the data view of the traffic from in each city tile and then sticking them together in Microsoft Picture It! or some program like that.  This quickly became unwieldy and difficult to do accurately.

So I designed a webpage to stitch together all the individual city tile maps into one region size map (like SC4 does to the individual city tiles in Region View).

#1: Open up an HTML editor (HTML Beauty is a nice program).  A text file will work, too.


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#2: Set up a TABLE.

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We don't want any spaces or gaps between our map sections so "0" cellspacing, cellpadding, or cell border.

Remember, just like BBCode, you must close each section of code with "/"

#3: Let's add a top border.  There is probably a much cleaner way to do this, but we want to set up the table to have columns and rows as big as a small city tile (or the smallest city tile you have in your region --- if you are playing a region of ALL one size, this part is much easier).  You must determine what size you want your smallest map tiles to be.  I picked 256 pixels.  There are 64 tiles on a small city tile, so on the map, 4 x 4 pixels would represent a SC4 square.  You will need as many columns and rows as you region is tall and wide (you can use your config file to easily get this information)...my region is 32 x 32, so I need 32 256-pixel columns and 32 256-pixel rows.

This first row will set up the lattice we will base the rest of the table on.  We can also use it to make a nice border on the top.  For this tutorial let's assume our region is 8 x 8 kilometers (8 x 8 small cities) Notice the first and last columns <TD></TD> have widths of 3 pixels, while the row <TR></TR> has a height of 3 pixels.  This will give us a black border when we tell the row and those columns to have a BGCOLOR="#000000".


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While you are building the table, you can make the table BORDER to "1" so that you can see what you are actually building.

#4: Now you need to build table like your region is arranged.  For our tutorial let's assume our region is just 64 small city tiles.  The easiest thing to do is copy the first row we made, but make sure to remove the background color and change the row height to "256".  Now we have a top border row and a row of 256 x 256 tile boxes (8 small city tiles).  Make the table border "1", save your HTML file and check it out.

Now repeat for as many rows as you need.  We will need 7 more in this example.  Note how in my example, I changed the first and last column in the Border row to have ROWSPAN="10".  This will save on code space as now these two columns will span 10 rows.  We have a top border row, 8 small tile rows, and a bottom border row.  Now copy your small tile row seven more times and then add a bottom border row (this row is the same as the top row except missing the first and last 3 pixel border columns...these will show up because of our ROWSPAN="10").


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Let's take a look.  If you have the table border set to 1 (YOU SET THIS TO "0" when you actually have map images in the columns), you should see 64 small tiles arranged just like you region!

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What if your region is not all one size tile, but you have a mix of small, medium, and large?  ROWSPAN and COLSPAN are the commands we will need.

Let's make a MEDIUM city tile in the top right corner of the map.

Find the seventh <TD></TD> column in the first map row (second row – since the first row is just the border).  Following the "<TD" add ROWSPAN="2" COLSPAN="2" and either remove or change the SIZE to "512".  Then delete the eighth column and then the seventh and eighth column "<TD></TD>" in the second row.


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Your map should now look like this (again, this is with table border set to "1")

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Let's practice putting a LARGE city tile in the center of our map.  Our key <TD></TD> column is the third column in the third row.  Now change the SIZE to "1024" and add ROWSPAN="4" and COLSPAN="4".  Then remove the next three <TD></TD> columns from the third row.  Then we need to remove columns 3 to 6 in rows 4, 5, and 6.  (I'm finding that this is a great way to carefully set up your table --- I've never done it this way before and it can be a headache trying to figure out what went wrong, what you forgot to delete).

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You should have a nice 4 x 4 box in the middle of your map.

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#5: Add your bottom border row.  This row is the same as your top border row.  If you included ROWSPANs for the left and right border columns, you do not need to include these columns in this row.

#6: Check your map layout against the configuration file of your region.

#7: Add the image/object to the tiles.  We have the structure of the region, now we need to add the content, the map.  In the next part of this tutorial I will discuss how to MAKE these individual map images.  At this point, we can insert the necessary information so that the maps will display when they are completed.

In between the <TD> and </TD> commands, write this command: <object data="FILENAME.svg"></object>.  Substitute the actual file name for your map objects.  If you are using traditional .jpg images put in this command instead: <img src="FILENAME.jpg" width="..." height="...">

If you link to a .jpg that does not exist or is not in the proper folder, a missing image image will appear in your map.  However, if you link to a .svg that does not exist or is not in the proper folder, that table cell will just appear blank.  My Ouisconsin map is like this.  It is ready for new .svg map files to be saved and displayed.

Let's see what happens when I stick an .svg from my Ouisconsin map into the example and turn the table border off "0".


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I'm not sure why my side borders aren't showing up at this zoom level (they work on my Ouisconsin map where I have the border columns included in every row, and I didn't do the rowspan.)

The .svg file shows up where placed it while all the other tiles are blank.  Take my word for it, I initially included a link to a file that did not yet exist and I kept reloading this page with no image showing.

I hope this tutorial was helpful.  Next week, I'll have some pictures from the region, and then Update 115 come back with Part 2 of the tutorial.

And one more map for the road.  I woke up this morning thinking about the Watertown Plank Road from Milwaukee to Watertown, Wisconsin.  I looked up the history and found this AMAZING map of the middle of Milwaukee county.  Amazing how all the main roads are already laid out.  I also really love how all the land plots in Wauwatosa are labelled by owner (a number of names are very familiar as their names live on as street names in those areas).  Do you think I should get this detailed with my old map?  Just awesome!


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Replies:
carlfatal: You did missunderstand my comment: I know the desease but it seems I did not want to read about it in District Of Wenzel...  $%Grinno$% But you are right, if you say, that I am happy, cause I never had to encounter the PP in my game.

On the other hand: now I am happy (sarcasm), that you had to deal with it, cause your recent update answers some of my questions regarding US American survey. Your journal is not the first one, that uses this bigger raster, but you are the first, who explains how to implement it in SC4. In fact I tried something like this before on a map, also with 50 tiles wide rectangles but it ended after the frist street had to be laid out direct beneath the border.
Also I did read some stuff about it, so I know some of the pictures, you show here, but some others I don´t. For now this update is the most detailed and easy to read explanation I´ve ever read. You should get a K-point for this little excursion into history (and your grandious restart with this MD).  &apls

And another thing, I need to write: Seeing you using the zone tool for the borders: now I really feel like an idiot - I mean, I always used streets for it and wondered, why it always did go worse...  $%Grinno$%

Your MD is one of my absolute favorites, keep it up, and make backups!


You must have glossed over the initial PP I had back in 2011.

In Martin County, I think I just laid out the streets and farms as I went in the American Survey System.  However, I only made farms 49 tiles by 49 tiles so that the border between quartersections could have two fence tiles facing into each other.  Now I only have in most places a one tile space between farms and so I will need to make up a fence lot with the fence running down the CENTER of the tile.  I did run into the problem of streets falling near or on the border.  I would often just reorient the grid from N/S to E/W or vice versa.  In some cases, a major road landed right on the edge and then I would just move that road over a couple of tiles when I got to that situation (this all being because the SC4 tiles were varying sizes and not in perfect straight lines.

For Ouisconsin County, I used the zone tool because I just wanted to lay out the survey lines and then come back later as development dictates and clear land for farms.  It is more time-consuming as I will be passing over the same city tiles a few tiles before actually filling them with farms.

Glad you think it is readable and understandable.  I'm always worried that I'm just blabbing and rapidly typing my thoughts out without much cohesion or comprehension.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 113 - 2/24/15
Post by: Themistokles on February 23, 2015, 11:24:44 PM
Now that's a great tutorial! :thumbsup: I've searched for this kind of thing many times before.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 113 - 2/24/15
Post by: Shadow Assassin on February 25, 2015, 01:30:08 AM
Eugh, tables in HTML...

Might I suggest sitting down for a bit with a Javascript solution like Leaflet (http://leafletjs.com/) and seeing if that works? Unfortunately it is a rather complicated solution, but it does allow zooming.

EDIT: this is relevant (http://kempe.net/blog/2014/06/14/leaflet-pan-zoom-image.html). Definitely read through it and see if it will work for you. If you need any help with it, just give me a holler.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 114 - 3/3/15
Post by: packersfan on March 03, 2015, 05:53:05 AM
Ouisconsin County - Cass Town: Founding of Cass Town <DoW Update 114:03.03.15>

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Welcome to Cass Town - the first extensive settlement along the Ouisconsin River.  Cass Town is located in Sections 28 and 27 of the Menomonee Township on the north bank of the Ouisconsin River just east of where the Menomonee and Ouisconsin Rivers meet.

The land was covered with forests when Captain Hitchcock surveyed the area.  Soon afterward, however, land speculators and developers moved in and began parcelling out the land.


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Land speculators Henry Cass and Samuel Williams bought up the land northeast of the confluence of the Menomonee and Ouisconsin Rivers.  They constructed a dock and settlers started to buy plots and a town emerged.

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Some local farms whose owners are in line to earn some cash as the town inevitably expands.

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A map of Cass Town and the surrounding area including land owners, land plots, and acreage.

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I hope you enjoyed our first look at actual settlement in Ouisconsin.  Next week, I will post Part 2 of How to Make a Map, actually making a map in Illustrator or Inkscape.

Replies:
Themistokles: Now that's a great tutorial! :thumbsup: I've searched for this kind of thing many times before.

Thanks.  I've never found any tutorials on making maps.

Shadow Assassin: Eugh, tables in HTML...

Might I suggest sitting down for a bit with a Javascript solution like Leaflet and seeing if that works? Unfortunately it is a rather complicated solution, but it does allow zooming.

EDIT: this is relevant. Definitely read through it and see if it will work for you. If you need any help with it, just give me a holler.


I'd love to get a more modern approach to doing this, just need to learn how.  Yeah, tables are not ideal but it works.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 114 - 3/3/15
Post by: benedict on March 07, 2015, 11:39:43 AM
Great plans, great execution. I'm enjoying the dirt roads.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 115 - 3/10/15
Post by: packersfan on March 10, 2015, 06:38:16 AM
Ouisconsin County - How to Make a Map, Part 2 <DoW Update 115:03.10.15>

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Today, we will continue making a map by actually doing some mapping!  First, fire up SC4, load up your city tiles and take a screenshot of a traffic data-view.

Outside of the game, open up the screenshot in Paint and make a rectangular selection around the map data-view map...it doesn't have to be perfect.


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Now copy that selection and open a new paint file with a size of 512 x 512 pixels.  Paste the selection and immediately resize the selection by 200 percent.

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Move the selection so that only the map appears in the 512 x 512 area.

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Select all and copy.

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Paste the selection in Illustrator onto an artboard the size corresponding to the city tile...in this case a medium sized city is 512 x 512 pixels.  Make sure the selection's left top corner is X: 0 px, Y: 0 px and the size is 512 x 512 px.

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Since we are mapping out the rivers, and we want the map tiles to match up, you'll want to paste in adjacent map tiles.

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Now use the ink pen tool to trace a each side of the river.  Don't connect the paths, leave them open ended in the adjacent tiles.

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In this example, the river required three separate paths.  Duplicate these paths and put them in a sublayer for safe keeping and click the little eye to make them invisible.

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Once you have map the river out over the edges into the neighboring tiles you can save the file under those adjacent tile names for future use when making those map tiles since you will want to use the same paths that cross the tile borders.

Take the visible paths, select all of them, go to the Object Menu, Path, and JOIN.  Now you will have ONE path for the river.


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If you want to get the old map effect that I am using for my rivers, duplicate this path four times...otherwise, you can just stop here switch the color from the path to the fill and select your preferred water color.

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To get the "wave" lines, I duplicate the path and place 10 px black stroke.

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Then I duplicate again and place an 8 px same color as the main water stroke.

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Finally, one more duplicate and a 1 px black stroke.

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Your river is complete.  Delete any unnecessary layers (SC4 data map).  You can add in section lines, label the river, and of course later on streets and more!

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Save your work as an .ai (Adobe Illustrator) file so you can come back and edit in the future, then save as an .svg (scalable vector graphic).

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Now your map should show up where you coded it in the HTML

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The next step is to open up the .ai file of the adjecent tile and continue using the same river paths to get a seemless river on your map.  Since you saved this file while working on the previous tile, the previous tile map will be centered on the artboard.  Remove this and any other unneeded SC4 map tiles.  Selected the map tile AND the water paths and move both together so that the top left corner is at X: 0 px, Y: 0 px.  You can then hold down on the pen button to select the delete anchor points tool and remove much of the water paths that are hanging off your main tile.

Now just repeat the process with this tile.  Your river should match up to the previously finished tile since you are using the same paths across the edge.

In the next part, we'll add streets and other layers like parks and text.

Let me know if this was clear enough.  I'm not always so good at giving instructions...especially in written form (maybe I should make a video, but I don't know how to go about doing something like that!  I'd need a tutorial!)

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benedict: Great plans, great execution. I'm enjoying the dirt roads.

Thanks.  However, I'm getting frustrated.  I don't know how to build a "historical" city.  So hard to find the right stuff and to put it in the right place...Also, my houses aren't growing now despite major demand.  Ugh, :(
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 115 - 3/10/15
Post by: benedict on March 14, 2015, 12:48:14 PM
Useful map graphic tutorial - thanks.
Title: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: packersfan on March 17, 2015, 08:20:15 AM
Ouisconsin County - Morgan Town: Rival to the South <DoW Update 116:03.17.15>

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBdiXyxp.jpg&hash=496467035497707ace2c07007e6a2acb6b2f98bd)

South of Ouisconsin River, Konrad Morgan bought up a large portion of land and settled a town, Morgan Town.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FG8GucIH.jpg&hash=9200c9c4a0fe62890e41e007c3af06c31e4e4ee4)

Morgan and his associate James Smith laid out streets.  Settlers soon bought up lots.  Audalaus Moorland built a textile factory and development exploded.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ffaz6mGU.jpg&hash=96a9e2b4804b061ffff983bdc5b146684615a76d)

Chester Avenue currently serves as the main road through Morgan Town.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1lGflDk.jpg&hash=906ba38c5866ad851c9e2875133f24e7d0691d81)

Moorland Textiles on Ash Street and Prospect Avenue.

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More and more houses are filling the original city grid.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXYGWzhA.jpg&hash=7639a87e9feb8b58836f9d2c8a097997846e092b)

St. Stanislav Catholic Church.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAwm4ZkB.jpg&hash=5f0e8491cf7b47aacb5b60029a9c679412bdd072)

Wauwatosa Plank Road meeting up with Abeline Parkway.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLhNdpwZ.jpg&hash=4bb5f004f70089f8d81267ad2ea783d8f48323b5)

Morgan Town.  First crossborder merging of two city tiles for Ouisconsin County.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWPt0yoE.jpg&hash=df9449f1c38f374fa6352b137a58f1e3ae909fed)
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Map of Morgan Town.  Some maps distributed by speculators and land sellers deny the existence of Cass Town to the north.  Cass Town maps also depict the Morgan Town as a swamp unsuitable for settlement for prospective settlers.  Of course, anyone with decent eyes could see signs of development of both sides of the river.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCyX860b.jpg&hash=ae76c1243e71b88641dd9a6e40cb9477832755a8)

Hope you enjoyed this update.  You probably noticed some anachronisms like street lights and cars in driveways.  I'm not an expert at this like SimCoug.  I think the feeling is there for a old-time start to this city.  Any tips, suggestions?  Leave comments!

Additionally, the great debate has started - to play SC4 or C:S!?  I haven't bought C:S, yet.  I barely have enough time to play SC4 as it is, and I've already put a bunch of time into this "reboot".  If I do get C:S, I'll most definitely have a city journal for that game...but I think I'll still very much work on this city, too.  We'll see how C:S evolves.

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benedict: Useful map graphic tutorial - thanks.

Thanks.  I hope it is useful.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: art128 on March 17, 2015, 08:45:45 AM
In my opinion, wait a bit before getting CSK. Right now it's very much ugly. Wait until there are a few good transport mods, graphic mods, terraforming mods ect.

Wonderful work on the map tutorial. A few things I didn't know.

Nice to see the town's growing.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: kelis on March 17, 2015, 10:48:29 AM
I think you are doing a fantastic job creating a "Historical City", I like so much the last picture with the view of the entire town. Nice job !!

Greetings
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: vortext on March 17, 2015, 11:21:23 AM
Definitely like the new direction you're taking DoW in!!  &apls

If you wish to take out the light posts, simply take out the T21 file located in the SAM subfolder, in this case that'd be 'SAM - 5 - Type21.dat'.

The map tutorials are welcome indeed, as Arthur said I learned a few things as well.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: romualdillo on March 17, 2015, 01:34:16 PM
The town looks great. I fell in love with the last photo. And the maps are a great addition!!

P.S: May I know which terrain mod are you using?
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: vinlabsc3k on March 20, 2015, 07:57:13 AM
Great development!! &apls
For the next update would be great the construction of a bridge between Morgan and Cass Town. ;)
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: packersfan on March 24, 2015, 08:38:06 AM
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art128: In my opinion, wait a bit before getting CSK. Right now it's very much ugly. Wait until there are a few good transport mods, graphic mods, terraforming mods ect.

Wonderful work on the map tutorial. A few things I didn't know.

Nice to see the town's growing.


Yeah, I bought SC4 pretty soon after it came out, but I'm hesitant to leave a game which despite its limitations and flaws, really has a good realistic feel to it.  Cities: Skylines looks like a GAME.  Even if I get it now, I will just play it as a game (though I'd probably post pictures...I wouldn't try to get so detailed with maps and stuff).

Thanks for the feedback.  Glad you learned some new things from the tutorial.


kelis: I think you are doing a fantastic job creating a "Historical City", I like so much the last picture with the view of the entire town. Nice job !!

Greetings


Thanks.  Things are starting to come together a little bit.  I was a bit frustrated the week before, things just not feeling right.  I'm trying to emulate SimCoug's New Sorgun, but now with the same success, style, or patience.  Ultimately, I want to be playing in a more modern city with freedom to use ALL styles of buildings.  Of course, when I'm playing that style, I want to have a beautiful old city core with all the great W2W BATs out there!

vortext: Definitely like the new direction you're taking DoW in!!  &apls

If you wish to take out the light posts, simply take out the T21 file located in the SAM subfolder, in this case that'd be 'SAM - 5 - Type21.dat'.

The map tutorials are welcome indeed, as Arthur said I learned a few things as well.


Thanks!  I'm really happy to have gotten such a fast response to my query about street lamp posts.  Is there a way I can limit WHICH lamp posts do appear?  Maybe I want JUST the low-wealth ones ... or the "high-wealth" ones which have the old-time style.

Glad you like the map tutorials.  There will probably be a few more parts to the Map tutorial.  I will also have tutorials on how to make seemless neighbor connections and creating cross-border composite pictures like that last picture of the whole town.  Not too difficult once you know how.


romualdillo: The town looks great. I fell in love with the last photo. And the maps are a great addition!!

P.S: May I know which terrain mod are you using?


That last photo is great...and due to the way I split my region into tiles, necessarily required a cross-border composite image (the town is split between two city tiles...if you look closely you can see the split...but the goal is to make it as seemless as possible.

I'm using Lowkee's Appalacian Terrain Mod.  I'll have to get back to you on the AWESOME new mod I also use that makes the base textures to the grass lots AND the streets and roads match the terrain mod (Sudden Valley Terrain mod has the base texture replacement...but this new mod ALSO fixes the baked in textures with the streets, roads, and avenues, and NAM in general!)


vinlabsc3k: Great development!! &apls
For the next update would be great the construction of a bridge between Morgan and Cass Town. ;)


Good idea.  Of course, I'll have to actually sit down and play SC4 for that to happen.  Sorry I missed the update this week.  I got busy and distracted by work and new games.  Damn you Steam!  I'll try to get an update up next week...or the week after that.  Plus, I'm having computer issues, ...I think.  Maybe, I'm paranoid, but I'm going to be re-installing a clean copy of Windows 8.1 soon, so that might slow things down on an update front.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: packersfan on December 04, 2015, 07:06:19 AM
Well, this is a shameless bump...or is it.

Wow, always interesting how I kinda move away from SimCity when March rolls around.  Maybe it is the warmer weather...I don't know.  Anyway, I recently opened up my external harddrive to grab a section of my map for Martin County to use a material for my ESL class (asking where people live, reading maps)!  Yeah, I know, silly, right?

Well, the seed has been planted for a comeback and continuation of District of Wenzel.  Ouisconsin needs to be built, doesn't it?  Of course, looking at the map of Martin County fills me with regret that problems plaguing the big tiles limit my options for continuing that region to rebuilding some really awesome areas OR not continuing...ugh.

Maybe, DoW will get going again.  Maybe with small updates every week or two weeks.  I'm really busy with my teaching work (I make myself busy and push myself so hard and then maybe play video games 20 - 30 hours over two weeks (by Steam's reckoning)...of course, those are low-maintenence type games like NBA 2K15, Wolfenstein, etc.  Sim City is another cat and I get really involved editing my pictures, laying out my city, trying to get the right BATs, and of course maintaining the crown jewel (I've gathered) of a map.

I probably need to do some maintenence with links to my maps on the interwebs.  Let me know if pictures aren't showing up or links aren't working.
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: Simcoug on December 04, 2015, 07:42:47 AM
Green Bay gets a crazy win last night and who shows up this morning??   ;D
Title: Re: District of Wenzel - Update 116 - 3/17/15
Post by: packersfan on December 04, 2015, 04:42:43 PM
Agh, you spoiled it for me!  I'm in China and can't watch the game until tonight (I have it downloaded now but have to teach classes all day!)  I already spoiled an earlier score and now you spoiled the whole thing...well all the tension is gone for me, haha, now to watch my Chinese girlfriend fret during the whole game.  ;)

Alert for all you guys now.  DON'T spoil Star Wars for me!  It won't be released here in China until January 9th....agh...how am I supposed to use the internet between December 18 and January 9???

Anyway, yeah, like I said, opened up the external harddrive looking for my maps to use in my ESL classes and the seed was planted.

I actually transferred the files onto my computer.  I'll make sure SC4 starts up without issue tonight and probably do some mindless map work (still a lot of Ouisconsin's map to be done).