Sandalwood starts on page 30 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg396948#msg396948)
Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms [v.2] starts on page 21 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg371420#msg371420)
Table of Contents
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Update-2:Zukuraai (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg325259#msg325259) - Zukuraai
Update-3:From fish to Farm (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg325660#msg325660) - Zukuraai
Update-4:Rain rain... (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg325838#msg325838) - Zukuraai
Update-5:Swazi Wadi River Valley (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg325981#msg325981) - Zukuraai
Update-6:The Zukuraai Docks (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg326472#msg326472) - Zukuraai
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Update-7:New Borders (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg326704#msg326704)
Update-8:*Teasers (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg326830#msg326830) - Zukuraai
Update-9:Fushan Quss Oil Co. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg327008#msg327008) - Fushan Quss/Zukuraai
Update-10:Growing Zukuraai (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg327505#msg327505) - Zukuraai
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Update-11:Zukuraai Gets Connected (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg328462#msg328462) - Zukuraai
Update-12:Gansbaai Wildlife (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg329595#msg329595)
Update-13:Al Adjidaai Strip (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg330356#msg330356) - Zukuraai
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Update-14:Zukuraai International (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg332767#msg332767) - Zukuraai
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*teaser:*Lost Stuff (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg337363#msg337363) - Various
*teaser:*Teaser (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg340897#msg340897) - Nouadhibou
Update-15:Nouadhibou, The Oasis City (Part 1) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg341536#msg341536) - Nouadhibou
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Update-16:Nouadhibou, The Oasis City (Part 2) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg342156#msg342156) - Nouadhibou
*teaser:Nouadhibou Regional View (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg343194#msg343194) - Nouadhibou
Update-17:Nouadhibou Central El. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg343487#msg343487) - Nouadhibou
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Update-18:Coming in to Land (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg344410#msg344410) - Nouadhibou
*teaser:Garden of Eden? (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg345425#msg345425) - Nouadhibou
Update-19:Just Some Random Scenes... (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg345939#msg345939) - Nouadhibou
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Update 20:Imposible? (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg346573#msg346573) - Nouadhibou
Update 21:The Quay's Grand Opening (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg347065#msg347065) - Nouadhibou
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Update 22:Onward to the Pole (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg347465#msg347465) - Antarctica
Update 23:Welcome to Paradise! (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg348412#msg348412) - Antarctica
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*teaser:Gansbaai Space Program Poster (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg349150#msg349150)
Update 24:The Quay of Nouadhibou (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg349378#msg349378) - Nouadhibou
Update 25:The Oasis (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg350083#msg350083) - Nouadhibou
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*teaser(s):Regional View & Other teasers (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg350998#msg350998) - Various
Update 26:The City of Lemsid (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg352075#msg352075) - Lemsid
*teaser:Al Shams Islands (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg354120#msg354120) - Nouadhibou
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Update 27:My Terrain Mod (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg354265#msg354265)
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*teaserThe Lemsid Coast (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg355354#msg355354) - Lemsid
Update 28:Over the Horizon (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg356339#msg356339) - Nouadhibou
Update 29:Cowboys and Indians (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg357608#msg357608) - Wild West
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*teaserCracktooth Gulch (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg358593#msg358593) - Wild West
Update 30:Cracktooth Gulch (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg359058#msg359058) - Wild West
*teaserHappy New Year! (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg359510#msg359510) - Al Aauim
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Update 31:The City of Al Aauim (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg359714#msg359714) - Al Aauim
Update 32:Kittredge (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg361620#msg361620) - Wild West
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Update 33:Terrain Work (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg362126#msg362126)
Update 34:Silhouettes (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg363043#msg363043)
Update 35:Lake Garcener (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg363586#msg363586) - Wild West
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Update 36:Serindriea (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg366365#msg366365) - Serindriea
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*teaser: Poster (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg368268#msg368268) - Serindriea
Update 37: Tree Controller Fun (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg368637#msg368637) - Serindriea
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Update 38: Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms [v.2] (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg371420#msg371420)
Update 39: Location, location, location, again. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg371422#msg371422)
Update 40: Sleep Tight Under the Sands... (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg371542#msg371542) - Nouadhibou
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Update 41: HD Beach Mod? (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg372698#msg372698)
HD Beach Mod. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg372904#msg372904)
*teaser: Large Mosaic (10,000 pixels tall) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg372917#msg372917) - April 1st
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Update 42: Al Aauim Pt. 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg373004#msg373004) - Al Aauim
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Update 43: Where is Al Aauim? (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg373493#msg373493)
Update 44: Ghazuo International Airport (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg374007#msg374007) - Al Aauim
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*teaser: Riverside Desert (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg374925#msg374925) - Khrsybicat
*teaser: Air Gansbaai Advert (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg376015#msg376015)
Update 45: War (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg377157#msg377157) - Serindriea
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Update 46: Attack at Sea (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg377630#msg377630) - Serindriea
Update 47: 1 Year Anniversary (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg378509#msg378509)
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Update 48: Another Beach Mod (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg378779#msg378779)
*teaser: Teaser (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg378993#msg378993)
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*teaser: Ithihat, first look (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg380896#msg380896)
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*teaser: Aperture Laboratories (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg382988#msg382988)
Update 49: The City of Khrsybicat (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg383134#msg383134)
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Update 0: Welcome to Sandalwood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg396948#msg396948)
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Update 1: Sandalwood (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg397172#msg397172)
Update 2: (Old)I-16 Coastline (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg397577#msg397577)
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Update 3: New Prospects (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg398088#msg398088)
Update 4: Francisca Bay/Inlet Bridge (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg398207#msg398207)
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Update 5: Subtle Changes (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg398901#msg398901)
Update 6: A Bit More Growth (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg399353#msg399353)
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Update X: Is this real life? .. yes it is. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg399642#msg399642)
Update 7: Business Opportunities (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg399835#msg399835)
Update 8: The Four Year Mark (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg399963#msg399963)
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Update 9: A Fair Farm in Fall (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg400659#msg400659)
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Update 10: 5 Years; Quick Break (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg401025#msg401025)
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Update 11: Christmas (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg407440#msg407440)
Update 50: The End; A New Revolution (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.msg424134#msg424134)
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Infos
*wr means "World Rank"
General
Official Name: The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms
Short Name: Gansbaai
Demonym: Gansbaaian
Capitol: *No official capitol*
Largest City: Al Aium
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD) 1$ = 11MAD
Languages: Arabic: 93.65%
Spanish: 3.21%
Portuguese: 1.59%
English: 1.11%
French: .08%
Other: .36%
Religions: Christianity: 6.4%
Islam: 86.56%
Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 1.22%
Hinduism: .2%
Chinese traditional religion: .01%
Buddhism: .25%
Other: 5.56%
People
Total Population: 9,596,982 *wr-86
(all based on # per 1,000)
Growth Rate: 50.15 *wr-1 (Gansbaai Recently had a massive surge in population. Going from 500,000 to 4 million in less than 2 years.)
Birth Rate: 39.54 *wr-15
Death Rate: 2.49 *wr-222
Migration Rate: 37.34 *wr-1
Life Expectancy: 75 years *wr-78
Litercy Rate: 90.5%
Economy
GDP: $360.8 billion *wr-29
Most Exported Good: Oil
Most Imported Good: Food - Seafood, corn, rice, ect...
Current Acount Balance: $1 Billion *wr-3
Reserves of foriegn exchange and gold: $21,540,000,000 *wr-40
Communication
Phone Code: 111-111[111]
Phone Lines in use (land): 2,991,000 *wr-62
Phone Lines in use (wireless): 3,816,000 *wr-41
Internet Code: .rgk
Internet Users: 2,321,000 *wr-42
Transportation
International Airports: 5
Kilometer's of Railroad: 2,800
Kilometer's of Road: 8,000
Pipeline:gas 3,152 km;
liquid petroleum gas 220 km;
oil 2,310 km;
refined products 212 km
Location/Climate/Cities
The The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms is located on the west coast of Africa and is south of Morocco. It is mostly arid lands being located on the far west side of the Sahara. Coastal areas receive plentiful amounts of rain, but the land gets very dry very quick due to rapid evaporation. A Mediterranean Style climate exists on the Northern coasts, but traveling inland the climate changes to arid desert very fast. Moisture here evaporates before it even hits the ground. Urban areas in the nation are Massive; with large diversions between urban and rural. The largest city is Al Aium. Other major cities are Nouadhibou, Zukuraai, Sidi-Sabi & Bir Moghrein
History
In 1993; After much dispute over the lands in West Sahara, It was decided by the several West African countries disputed over the area, (Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and Mali), that citizens in the boundaries would have independence as their own country, The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms. This new country was officially deemed a country on June 21st, 1994
In 1997, Major Oil Reserves were found in lands disputed by Morocco, The Gansbaai Kingdoms, Mauritania, Algeria, Mali, and Songhai. The lands were originally disputed over Political issues and "Power". This gave even more reasons to want the area. Tensions between the countries grew over the years.
Recently in late 2008, the disputed lands were given to Gansbaai. The revenue from the oil soon made the population of Gansbaai skyrocket, and Almost every major city in the country is a commercial epi-center.
The Future... Gansbaai is looking for new land acquisitions. One is Antarctica, were it wishes to set up a research facility, and also is starting to fund a space program.
Conflict
The country is the most peaceful African country. This is highly due to its new formation, which sprang into existence only in 1995.
Great info marshy! I can't wait for pics!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Quote from: canyonjumper on May 12, 2010, 04:27:55 PM
Great info marshy! I can't wait for pics!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Thanks! Me either. Thats why im updating tonight :P
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Zakuraai is a small rural village on the coast of the Royal Constitutional Republic of the Gansbaai Kingdoms. The village has only 623 residents, however it is the third largest city in the country. The first is El Aaiun, after that is Nouadhibou. There are many other larger population area's, However these ar not official townships. They are just small nomadic tribal villages, and have no permate location, so they are not considered a town. One of these tribes has as many as 1,000 people.
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Zakuraai is a amall fishing village on the Gansbaaian coast. Many of the town'sfolk are fisher's. And many own their own boats for this. There is only one dock in town, and it is used by a ferry that goes to other towns in the country.
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The town center is a gathering place for many residents in the village. A small hotel was recently built here to atract tourists to try and grow the town. A small solar panel was built a few years ago by a humanitarian group. Almost all Humanitarians have now left, since the county now has some of the highest, (average) standard of living in Northern and Western Africa.
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Nearby the church on the hillside, a small medical clinic funded by the goverment has just been built. It is the earliest in many projects to improve the standard of living in The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms, and with only 1 year of existance since 1995, the country is already setting an example for other African countries to follow.
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Nearby the church a field has just been cleared to make room for a farm. The town is slowly growing, and a food source other than fish is needed to feed the town'sfolk.
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Thats all for today.
Untill next time,
,marsh :thumbsup:
Yay! Pics! Excellent terrain mod marshy! Zakuraai looks great! I like the detailing in the second pic ;D
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Great concept marsh! I will be rooting for this MD :thumbsup:
You're off to a great start! I particularly like those Mediterranean houses and you've put them together very well! Looking forward to more!
Nice start. &apls
Facinating, an Islamic nation with a distinct Mediterranean flair. I like it! Keep it up bro!
great start, you choose a really difficult style, just on my opinion ;D but the result could be really nice and interesting, i keep a eye around here for the developement :thumbsup:
Is just an excellent and beautiful region, I'm impressed! I did something like that years ago, but it wasn't so perfect as this!
Congratulations &apls &apls &apls
Quote from: canyonjumper on May 12, 2010, 06:47:29 PM
Yay! Pics! Excellent terrain mod marshy! Zakuraai looks great! I like the detailing in the second pic ;D
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Thanks man. Ill try to keep detailing it. 8)
Quote from: Aspirin4o on May 13, 2010, 06:34:58 AM
Great concept marsh! I will be rooting for this MD :thumbsup:
Thanks man! Glad you likey ()stsfd()
Quote from: io_bg on May 13, 2010, 06:42:52 AM
You're off to a great start! I particularly like those Mediterranean houses and you've put them together very well! Looking forward to more!
Thanks. I like them too ;D
Quote from: nbvc on May 13, 2010, 08:04:08 AM
Nice start. &apls
Why thank you! $%Grinno$%
Quote from: i_love_lamp on May 13, 2010, 06:11:08 PM
Facinating, an Islamic nation with a distinct Mediterranean flair. I like it! Keep it up bro!
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: planetechef on May 13, 2010, 07:33:42 PM
great start, you choose a really difficult style, just on my opinion ;D but the result could be really nice and interesting, i keep a eye around here for the developement :thumbsup:
Thanks! Im not going to follow the exact style, things will change later in time. ;)
Quote from: Black Elephant on May 13, 2010, 08:34:59 PM
Is just an excellent and beautiful region, I'm impressed! I did something like that years ago, but it wasn't so perfect as this!
Congratulations &apls &apls &apls
Thanks man! Thanks for the triple aplause :P
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Zukuraai's a growing village, and has just hit the 2,000 population mark. The growing town uses more and more water, which helps more trees grow further inland and the coast is actualy looking lush. Farms are even able to grow without irrigation.
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The churche's vineyard has just grown in and is almost ready for the seasons first harvest. A rare fog bank covered the town yesterday. Perhaps the rainy season is coming.
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The major types of farming most sutible for the region are vineyards and also Lavender. Wine and dye ar not major neccesities of Gansbaai, but they are traded for more basic needs such as meat and other livestock.
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Further out of town a local citizen has just bought a parcel of land for a new farm. The expanding town makes it possible for irrigation to not be needed near the town. Trees hold the water, grass groes under the trees, and then soil forms which holds moisture unlike the hard dessert dirt.
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The Polls are Open! The town of Zukuraai needs to grow. But if it does it definitly needs more food.So currently the goverment has a few ideas. The first is a large scale farming plan. The picture is only phase one, a (realy) short road to provide transportation for a few people, and marking out plots of land to be put on the market. This area is currently faily well irrigated naturaly, but the project consists of building roads and irrigation ditches up the coast. (Which is the real hit on the budget) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg185.imageshack.us%2Fimg185%2F3217%2Fimg0005tg.jpg&hash=89494d6f453ae510fbb4537ce00866a5781af7fd)
Or a dock could be funded. This will allow villagers to park boats at the dock. The fish can then be more easily sold at a market. A dock can even open up commercial fishing oppertunities.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg704.imageshack.us%2Fimg704%2F9049%2Fimg0004yj.jpg&hash=724aad6cb705de723d00ea116ff502f236240793)
Option 1: Fund the construction of roads and irrigation ditches so that people could build farms. This will be cheaper than a dock, but is more risky. most villagers will build Vineyards and Lavender fields. These goods will then have to be sold or traded for food. Prices and demand always change, so if it suddenly drops, there may be a crisis.Option 2 Fund the construction of a dock. Villagers can park boats at the dock instead of no the beach and caught fish can be more easily sold at a market. The introduction of Commercial Fishing is also a possibility.
Great update marshy! Zukuraai is looking great, and I vote for the marina. With prices fluctuating, veggies are not the priority.
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Nice choice of terrain mod in combination with the Mickebear bat's.
Another great update! The overview shot looks so realistic! I think I vote for the marina. The farms will have to wait :P
I think the farms would not be a bad idea, but I vote for the marina. I think docks should be located on a sheltered bay, for not having accidents, but the sea looks very quiet. Zukuraai will need it!.
Congratulations, and keep it on! :thumbsup: &apls &apls &apls
I vote for option 3: Build a gigantic platinum monument commemorating my comment in this MD. Jk, i vote for plan 2
Quote from: canyonjumper on May 14, 2010, 05:28:12 PM
Great update marshy! Zukuraai is looking great, and I vote for the marina. With prices fluctuating, veggies are not the priority.
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Yes, i also agree :)
Quote from: kwakelaar on May 15, 2010, 01:02:36 AM
Nice choice of terrain mod in combination with the Mickebear bat's.
Thanks man. I like it too ()stsfd()
Quote from: io_bg on May 15, 2010, 01:26:41 AM
Another great update! The overview shot looks so realistic! I think I vote for the marina. The farms will have to wait :P
Thanks for voting. It looks as most people agree :P
Quote from: Black Elephant on May 15, 2010, 10:21:29 AM
I think the farms would not be a bad idea, but I vote for the marina. I think docks should be located on a sheltered bay, for not having accidents, but the sea looks very quiet. Zukuraai will need it!.
Congratulations, and keep it on! :thumbsup: &apls &apls &apls
Well there are not many sheltered bays, (nearby), and im still debating that. The sea is calm but not in the rainy season. well see what happens. ;)
Quote from: i_love_lamp on May 15, 2010, 12:34:42 PM
I vote for option 3: Build a gigantic platinum monument commemorating my comment in this MD. Jk, i vote for plan 2
Hmm, your proposition is tempting. Ill consider.... :P
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Well that fog bank in Zukuraai last week was a sure sign of the rainy season coming. And when it comes, it hits hard.
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With water comes life, and thats exactly what it does. Lush plants and grass grow nearby the houses, and peoples gardens flourish with plants.
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The town center is empty today. It always is this time of year. Inside city officials are still deciding on the food issue. The coming rain washes down alot of fish from upstream, but it also alows plenty of water for crops.
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The small shanty town south of Zukuraai is getting harder hit than the city itself. Its dirt roads are turning to mud, and the poorly built housing may start to sink.
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To be continued...
I remember the game, Tropico 3, I like the rural, peaceful and quiet.
Quote from: kalvar on May 15, 2010, 06:58:44 PM
I remember the game, Tropico 3, I like the rural, peaceful and quiet.
I do too. I still play it actualy. :P Does my city remind you of it?
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Here we see a large part of the Swazi Wadi. A rail line used to travel through here, but now is long abandoned. The remaining track is covered by large mangrove trees know. And is noe byond repair.
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Many boats crowd on the river with large nets, catching all the dead animals washed out such as snakes, and also alot of fish.
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The water in the river gets less murkey once the river empties into the bay.
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Enjoy my first ever cross-city image. Came out kinda crappy... but I'm still happy with it. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg641.imageshack.us%2Fimg641%2F717%2Fbordercrossriver.jpg&hash=d6d9f2146b2a384ce8ec52be9a0a41d98ef95fd2)
Good to see you back, Marsh! I like the setting of your new MD.
Great update marshy! I like the way you've used the beach texture. Keep it up!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Very nice update, fantastic!!! :thumbsup:
Quote from: RickD on May 17, 2010, 03:12:48 AM
Good to see you back, Marsh! I like the setting of your new MD.
Thanks man. I do too. ::)
Quote from: canyonjumperGreat update marshy! I like the way you've used the beach texture. Keep it up!
Thanks man. Although I will also have some sandy beaches. ;)
Quote from: Tomas Neto on May 17, 2010, 07:40:51 PM
Very nice update, fantastic!!! :thumbsup:
Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed it. :)
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The rainy season is still coming down strong in Zukuraai. The citizens of the city voted for the option's, and the docks were built. Rain slowed the construction, But during some of the few sunny day's, the dock was slowly built during those days.
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The docks serve as a small trading center for random merchants, and also fishermen. No commercial fishing currently exists, but once the rainy seson is over some may be atracted to the town.
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A new highschool was recently built also. The litercy rate in The Royal Constitutional Republic of The Gansbaai Kingdoms is the highest in Africa, at 90.5%. Its at 95th worldwide, but it is climbing fast. The second highest is Equatorial Guinea at 87%. There are curently no universities in The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms. This does not effect the education much, as many citizens go to college in either Morocco or Algeria. A university is not even in the planning stages yet, but it may be soon.
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Many of the old gravel streets in Zukuraai are being paved over. Cars are becoming more frequently common, and an infustructure made entirely of unpaved roads is not very good. Another thing being done is a market being built. A large dirt clearing recently destroyed much of a farm to make room for it.
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The Basila Mosque is the only Mosque in Zukuraai. Islam is The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms official religion. It is dominate in almost every other cities in the nation. Zukuraai is the only city with predominate Catholic influence. Many muslims are not happy with the giant Coca-Cola bilbord behind it... &mmm
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The newest structure built is a a goverment building... the Zukuraai Hall is were many goverment officials of the contry live. Zukuraai is one of the fastest growing cities in The Royal Constitutional Republic of The Gansbaai Kingdoms. The country currently has no capitol. It was formed only last year, (1995), so the country is still trying to get it's feet planted in the world.
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The rainy season is ending and the sun is shining. Mabey construction can actualy happen now.
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Thats all for today!!
Until Next Time!!!
Wonderful, this region is starting to like me.
WOW, I Like this City &apls
Great update marshy! Hopefully now that the rain has stopped, more stuff can be built! I love the dock, btw!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Quote from: kalvar on May 18, 2010, 09:35:43 PM
Wonderful, this region is starting to like me.
::)
Quote from: kelis on May 19, 2010, 04:34:09 AM
WOW, I Like this City &apls
I do too :P
Quote from: canyonjumper on May 19, 2010, 04:40:58 PM
Great update marshy! Hopefully now that the rain has stopped, more stuff can be built! I love the dock, btw!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Yes, infact it already has ;)
New Borders After much negotiating and treaty...ing, It was decided that the "Disputed Land" in the Sahara was to be givin completly to The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms. This sparked some unrest in Morocco and Algeria, but nothing major happened. Just some bricks through U.N. Embassy windows. The land was under dispute for a while now and U.N. peacekeepers decided that The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms needed the land the most. Why so much trouble for some sand? Well under that sand is oil. And infact as soon as Gansbaai gained control, a refinery was literly under construction the next day.Old Borders(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg571.imageshack.us%2Fimg571%2F3830%2Fgoogleearthrotgk.jpg&hash=6d42316c8fedf971e1bddde190f9627a1c6d3967)
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You may have also noticed another border change. This decision was made by the Made by the Mauritanian Goverment after some civil unrest sprang up in those area's. The Goverment decided it was best to hand over the land, to avoid unessicary conflict. Gansbaai was not involved in any way.Royal Constitutional Republic of The Gansbaai Kingdoms Statistics*wr means "World Rank"
General
Official Name: Royal Constitutional Republic of The Gansbaai Kingdoms Statistics
Short Name: The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms
Demonym: Gansbaaian
Capitol: *No official capitol*
Largest City: Al Aium
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD) 1$ = 11MAD
Languages: Arabic-93.65%
Spanish-3.21%
Other-3.14%
Religions: Islam-86.56%
Christian-6.4%
Athiest-1.22%
Other- 5.84%
People
Total Population: 551,000 *wr-167
(all based on # per 1,000)
Growth Rate: 2.15 *wr-15
Birth Rate: 39.54 *wr-15
Death Rate: 11.49 *wr-41
Migration Rate: 1.34 *wr-39
Life Expectancy: 75 years *wr-78
Litercy Rate: 90.5%
Economy
GDP: $900,000,000 *wr-203
Most Exported Good: Not Avalible
Most Imported Good: Not Avalible
Current Acount Balance: $1,000,000 *wr-58
Reserves of foriegn exchange and gold: $21,540,000,000 *wr-40
Communication
Phone Lines in use (land): 2,991,000 *wr-51
Phone Lines in use (wireless): 22,816,000 *wr-35
Internet Users: 10,300,000 *wr-31
Transportation
International Airports: 1
Kilometer's of Railroad: 0
Kilometer's of Road: 33,400
Interesting statistics here, my friend. I'll be stopping by more often! :)
Ethan
Quote from: ecoba on May 20, 2010, 05:39:58 AM
Interesting statistics here, my friend. I'll be stopping by more often! :)
Ethan
Thanks. Glad SOMBODY liked it. ::)
:P
I know that was a half-assed update, so ive made this one a half-assed update also. So combined, they make one full-assed update. :)
Click the picture.... BEEG SURPRISE!
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And just for the hell of it, a quik photoshopped pic
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Wow, this is for sure a very interesting MD, Marsh !
I love how you developed your city, with the parks, churches (even St Basil fits in well ! ). That use of the paved SAM street is just perfect and gives a nice atmosphere to your city. Also nice work with the docks and that awesome panorama !
It's funny, your city reminds me of Qumma by Nedalezz.
Can't wait til' the next update !
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Really nice picture my friend, however one suggestion I have would be to not use the brick streets in the town, and use the regular concrete streets, I personally feel that they are a little bit too fancy. :)
Ethan
Quote from: art128 on May 21, 2010, 03:50:21 AM
Wow, this is for sure a very interesting MD, Marsh !
I love how you developed your city, with the parks, churches (even St Basil fits in well ! ). That use of the paved SAM street is just perfect and gives a nice atmosphere to your city. Also nice work with the docks and that awesome panorama !
It's funny, your city reminds me of Qumma by Nedalezz.
Can't wait til' the next update !
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Thanks man. I apreciate your comment. ()stsfd() Qumma inspired me ALOT for this journal.More parks and also surprises are to come. ;) I remembered it from about 2 years ago and it inspired me to make this. I relized that I copied a litle bit off it, for example the location, but I think it it is different enough. I hope you become a frequent viewer of my journal throut my future updates! :)
Quote from: ecoba on May 21, 2010, 09:44:08 AM
Really nice picture my friend, however one suggestion I have would be to not use the brick streets in the town, and use the regular concrete streets, I personally feel that they are a little bit too fancy. :)
Ethan
Thanks for the sugjestion. If you notice in my large panorama, some of the streets in the further out area of town are regular maxis streets. The red ones are ment to be the "older" streets of the city, (and they kinda match with the buildings :P) The newer streets are all getting paved, so no wories. :thumbsup:
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500 miles inland in The Royal Constitutional Republic of The Gansbaai Kingdoms newly aquired desert, oil drilling, refining, and shipping, has already been constructed in less then half a year. Over 5,000 oil wells have already been constructed, 3 refinerys and two ports.
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The largest refinery is the Fushan Quss refinery. (was actualy placed on a map... see in last update) The two others were built in the area formily ocupied by Mauritania. The Fushan Quss refinery has 8 holding tanks for the crude-oil, the largest of any other in Africa.
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The main operations building was the last thing to be constructed near the refinery. The parking lot is still even underconstruction, but workers came even when it was'nt built.
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A pipeline for the oil was built across the western Sahara to transport the oil safly. A rail line was thought about, but it was desided that a pipeline was better.
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The pipeline goes all the way to the coast at the Fushan Quss Port.
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The oil is then again stored in holding tanks untill a tanker comes to ship it around the world. A large pump is located here. This helps get the oil though the pipeline from the refinery to the port. It is the largest in the world, which is requiered to get the oil up a large nearby hill.
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On a main road in the port, resteraunts where recently built to acomidate workers needs. on the second floor a gym was even built.
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The entire port is built on a small piece of artificial land. The main operation of the port is for oil export, but two cargo terminals were also built for imports mostly, like food and other suplies.
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The port has created a huge energy demand for Zukuraai, as it is now using half the power that he city produces. A new power plant is being constructed to acomidate the need.
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Things certainly move fast here, quite a chunk of land Gansbaai acquired from its neighbours.
Great looking style of buildings and the images are nice to look at.
Your statistics seem a little inconsistent; with a population of 500.000 you have 10.000.000 internet users. I am curious how that can be.
Nice work on the oil production. Is there a region view we could look at?
Wow... Awesome, really awesome update my friend!!! Great!!! &apls &apls
Nice port there my friend ! Also great work with the petrol installations. I like that big pipeline running in the warm desert.
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Now this place is startin to feel more and more Middle East! Lets pray that the oil doesnt explode and pour into the water, then not get solved for weeks on end
Quote from: kwakelaar on May 22, 2010, 01:36:23 AM
Things certainly move fast here, quite a chunk of land Gansbaai acquired from its neighbours.
Great looking style of buildings and the images are nice to look at.
Your statistics seem a little inconsistent; with a population of 500.000 you have 10.000.000 internet users. I am curious how that can be.
Umm.... &mmm thanks for that catch... lol ::)
Yes it has aqiered alot of land. the U.N. Decided that Gansbaai could use it the most.
Quote from: Lowkee33 on May 22, 2010, 10:38:20 AM
Nice work on the oil production. Is there a region view we could look at?
Thank you. There is, but I do not want to show it yet. Things are a little messy right now, (ex: an airport is half finished and has random runways everywere). Don't worry. In time Ill realese one. At the moment though, if you look at the "Swazi Wadi River Valley" update, that overview ov the river shows Zukuraai in the bottom left. :thumbsup:
Quote from: Tomas Neto on May 23, 2010, 03:35:21 AM
Wow... Awesome, really awesome update my friend!!! Great!!! &apls &apls
Thank you for you kind comment. :thumbsup:
Quote from: i_love_lamp on May 24, 2010, 06:07:58 PM
Now this place is startin to feel more and more Middle East! Lets pray that the oil doesnt explode and pour into the water, then not get solved for weeks on end
Yes. It is about to get even more like it. ;)
And be asured, enviormental Sftey is the top priority in The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms, so be assured, our contry will not have completly idiotic ideas on how to solv an oil spill :P
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It looks as Zukuraai is going to soon hit a building boom. Many buildings are being planned, and alot are already under construction. The main thing that that contributed to this was the Fushan Quss Oil Co. Generating billions of dollars in revenue for the country. The company created over 10,000 jobs for the city of Zukuraai. However... there are not even 8,000 people in Zukuraai. The company now needs to outsource for jobs.
Another oil company has also come to The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms. Fairview Petroleum Has bought drilling rights for over 14,000 square kilometers of land and sea within the borders of The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms, for over $1,400,000 american dollars. Currently they only have a very small headquarters building. Fairview Petroleum's wells have already provoked a bill for the expansion of the Fushan Port.
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A thing that also provoked much growth is Zukuraai road. This road travles from Fushan Port, to Zukuraai. The road is still under construction, and is to go all the way from Nouadhibou, through Zukuraai, to Al Aaium. This is only to serve as a temporary road to bring in suplies and construction equipment, while the 6-lane NH-2 and NH1, (National Highway 1 & 2), which when completed will be renamed to a single name.
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A (very) large project that started is the Al Adjidaai Strip. This road will lead to the, (currently in-planning), Zukuraai International Airport. Along the road hundreds of properties have already been bought, and will be a haven of 5-star hotels and Multi-million dollar corporations from around the world.
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The SFR condos are a new development that started near the base of the Al Adjidaai Strip. Phase one will house over 1,000 residents. Mostly outsourced workers who are comming to work for the Fushan Quss & Fairview Oil Corporations.
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Another obvious sign of growth is the fact that now the new Zukuraai Parliment is no longer out of town. Many residents have moved here and built up the area.
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Perhaps the most prestigeious thing built is the Caphli Jiidaai (CJ) Meuseum. It is the most elegent meuseum in the world. (Aside from Europe)
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The meuseum has two of the most famous works of art in the world Including....
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and....
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This entire area has seen much growth recently, and it will see more.
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And finaly, Fushan Quss Oil Co. Is constructing its International Headquarters in Zukuraai. The company curently only has refineries in Africa at the moment, (half in The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms), but it will serve as the headquarters for as lnog as possible.
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Great updates, Marsh! Things get more and more interesting with all the new construction going on.
Fantastic job on the last update! &apls The construction pics are really great! :thumbsup:
very good job, it realy reminds me of some African architecture
- Giel :thumbsup:
Quote from: RickD on May 26, 2010, 05:55:50 AM
Great updates, Marsh! Things get more and more interesting with all the new construction going on.
Thank you Rick :)
Quote from: io_bg on May 29, 2010, 06:07:49 AM
Fantastic job on the last update! &apls The construction pics are really great! :thumbsup:
Thank You iobg. Im glad you like it. :)
Quote from: Gilikov1994 on May 29, 2010, 12:12:32 PM
very good job, it realy reminds me of some African architecture
- Giel :thumbsup:
Im happy it does. (Thats the whole point, right?) :D
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Zukuraai is growing fast. The region is now begining to connect with the outside world better. Tourist atractions, ports, bridges, highways... Zukuraai is coming onto the world-scene. Already Zukuraai International Airport is under construction. Several Airlines already have offers in for flights to The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms, and Gansbaai itself may start one up itself.
Plots of land are selling all up the Zukuraai coast, atracting developers and busnessmen for Hotels, Condos, and some other things. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsc4devotion.com%2Fforums%2FSmileys%2FJasonSmilies%2Fwink.gif&hash=47fb9116e09604a7f444d39b7ab4487376aae212)
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As part of a 2 recent offers by The Aleksanian Company Aerocommuter, (aleksfacco) looking to start a floatplane buisness, and also local Ben Warley, (kccl35), who was looking to expand his regional airline business/Tourist Atraction in Zukuraai, as part of their market. The CdS Island Air DHC-2 Beaver float/landplane is the plane used. It can be used on land or at sea, for farmers/suply planes, in rural desert areas.
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The planes use the water as thier runway. A large expanse, plenty of room for error, (allowing for in-expirenced pilots). Here the plane is slowly gaining speed along the calm Zukuraain Coast about to take off.
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The structure built also serves as a tourist atraction. Since it's opening 3 days ago, the buisness has already racked up 20 grand from people wanting to se the beautiful Zukuraain landscape from above. The parking lots are almost always full, with peoplr waiting inside for a ride in the float plane. The planes sit in the water witing for the next load to come on.
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During sunset, few people remain. All thats left is the cars of the last load of people waiting to return from the sunset flight.
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At night, dead. No one around. Just a few lights on to scare away theifes. Although there are almost none. Zukuaraai is a very safe and trusting place.
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The Al Brehji Qrasdi Bridge, spans the place known as Khatt Crossing, the two closest pieces of land surounding the Walvaiai Bay. The bridge was painted a deep Navy Blue, to symbolize the ocean.It is the only Northern-going highway out of Zukuraai, And travle's all the way to the largest city in the Gansbaai Kingdoms, Al Aaium. The shallow waters of Khatt Crossing let the thin layer of mud swaying around on the bay's floor, show through.
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At night, the bridge is lit up a bright neon blue. The light can be seen all the way in Zukuraai, and is a sight to behold.
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I hope you all enjoyed this update. I put alot of work into it. :D
A BIG thanks to kccl35 for the Float Plane-Port Idea,
And also to CasperVG for lotting the Floatplanes!
Very cool floating airport! Excellent work with the plop-flora as well, very nice Mangrove forests.
Well Done.
Marsh, I applaud you. This is awesome! &apls
Wow my friend, this update is amazing very much, very realistic!!! &apls &apls
Amazing work, marsh! I have only one reproof - in RL, the bridge would collapse because it's middle section has no support ;)
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Very, very cool update! I might say, your best so far. &apls It was certainly worth the hard work.
That region view captured my attention, and those game views were amazing! I especially like that bridge picture because of the vegetation! It's not often I see overwhelming brown dirt in a mayor diary!
Amazing Coastal area! &apls
Poaching... It has been a problem in Africa for decades, and the Gansbaai Kingdoms are not left out. Poaching has been a problem in Gansbaai, and this has caused parliment to take action. Many animals are killed each year as a result. Poaching is highly illegal, as wiht the mis-treatment of any other animal, and the killing of one leads to a sentance of 10-60 years in prison, depending on wether or not the animal is endangered.
The goverment has little knowledge on wether or not the people are poachers, because native's and rural tribse people are allowed to do this. Thier way of life is not to be infringed upon, so this causes much confusion.
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One of the actions taken by parliment, was a large reserve for many animals near Zukuraai called the "Allepo Animal Reserve". This new reserve is closly monitered, as to not allow any "threatining" people in. Many others are soon to pop up in the Gansbaai Kingdoms.
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The Gansbaai Kingdoms is home to many animals, from the exotic, to the common, to the crazy. All are found in the Allepo Reserve, which atracts many tourists there.
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African Lion Very Rare in Gansbaai, but is found in some of the less arid areas near the coasts.
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Bengal TigerEndangered
Found along the Jungles in the northern portion near the city of Al Aaium, and also on the Canary Islands.
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GiraffeVery Rare in Gansbaai, but is found in some of the less arid areas near the coasts.
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CamelFound in Arid areas of the country, mostly in the southern and eastern regions.
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HippoFound along the Coasts, weather they be arid or Dry, and also along the many rivers.
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African ElephantRare in Gansbaai, more common along the less arid coasts
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GoatFound in semi-arid areas of Gansbaai, mostly along the southern coasts.
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Orange FlamingoCriticaly Endangared
Found in rivervalleys and swamps. Mostly in Northern Gansbaai Kingdoms.
A very rare animal. Found only in North Western Africa and is near extinction.
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Allatok ParrotFound in the Canary Islands, the only location on earth where this species is found.
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SatarkFound in the Canary Islands. Is very rare along the coasts of the mainland Gansbaai.
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RepliesQuote from: joelyboy911 on May 30, 2010, 09:32:34 PM
Very cool floating airport! Excellent work with the plop-flora as well, very nice Mangrove forests.
Well Done.
Thank you very much. :)
Quote from: strucka on May 30, 2010, 11:06:26 PM
Marsh, I applaud you. This is awesome! &apls
Thanks :)
Quote from: Tomas Neto on May 31, 2010, 07:38:35 PM
Wow my friend, this update is amazing very much, very realistic!!! &apls &apls
Thanx :)
Quote from: io_bg on May 31, 2010, 10:35:07 PM
Amazing work, marsh! I have only one reproof - in RL, the bridge would collapse because it's middle section has no support ;)
Yea I tried alot to get it right. I even had to move those islands around a bit. (was originaly one island) I finaly got it decent. ;D
Quote from: marsh on June 01, 2010, 12:41:36 AM
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Quote from: RickD on June 01, 2010, 03:05:23 AM
Very, very cool update! I might say, your best so far. &apls It was certainly worth the hard work.
Thank You very much. I put alot of work into it :)
Quote from: sumwonyuno on June 02, 2010, 02:52:42 AM
That region view captured my attention, and those game views were amazing! I especially like that bridge picture because of the vegetation! It's not often I see overwhelming brown dirt in a mayor diary!
Thanks :) Yes I like the desert landscape. You never have to worry about foresting the region. :-[
Quote from: 976 on June 02, 2010, 10:36:34 PM
Amazing Coastal area! &apls
Thank you :)
A very ecological update, my friend!! Very interesting these animals exotic, and I also liked the way as you made the lay out of the update!! Very well done!! :thumbsup:
You certainly have outdone even yourself with that region shot - truly mesmerizing!
Great stuff marshy! That Satark thingy looks creepy... Thank god it's PS'ed...
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Thank you all for commenting. :)
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Alot of growth has spurted in Zukuraai. Skyscrapers, hotels, Condos... Its growing fast, and is actualy growing up, faster than it is growing out.
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A city Hall was newly built. The old one is now the capitol building for the Zukuraai Kingdom.
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Phase one of the SFR Condos have been recently completed. The 8 buildings house outsorced workers for Port Fushan, and many other atractions in Zukuraai. Phase two has started to the north of the originals, (right), And will house even more workers.
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The Ahajk Beach is Zukuraai's first well maintained beach. Other beaches are used by private fishermens docks and trash dumps. This one is reserved for sunbathers and swimming.
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The Pearl Hotel is a new luxury hotel which opened in Zukuraai. 2,000 rooms, and 20 presidential suits. The largest current hotel in the Gansbaai Kingdoms.
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The Fushan Quss Oil Co. Headquarters building was recently finished. Along with it the central road through Zukuraai was linked, at the expense of a few buildings.
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Al Adjidaai Strip is a massive new development in Zukuraai. Along it many skyscrapers are under construction.
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Right before the Al Adjidaai Strip, the road splits and heads twords....
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Nice update. I like the beach. :thumbsup:
I like the Al Adjidaai Strip development that is going up.
Nice update. :thumbsup:
Cool new development. I love the Al Adjidaai Strip. :)
Great job on the last update, I really like the newly built residential towers and the beach! :thumbsup:
Another nice update mr marsh. :thumbsup: I really like how the old and new are blending together at this stage in the growth of your city. Such a nice contrast.
Heh, I like the goat picture :P, I don't like the poaching. &cry2
I hope the place just won't be so overrun with buildings it turns into an unrealistic skyscraper forest.
Fantastic update, very nice work my friend!!!
Great update!
Its my birthday tommorow! As my treat to you all, I'm workin on 3 updates. One for Zukuraai, one for an ALL NEW Kingdom of the Gansbaai Kingdoms, and also one on my other journal, The Travels of Robert Guerra, my atemts at a completly CCfree city. All maxis. :o
If your interested, that cj is posted on ST and also the CSG forums
CSGF- http://www.csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=626&p=11214#p11730
ST- http://www.simtropolis.com/cityjournals/?p=toc&id=1547
Hope You all enjoy!
And Have some Cake!
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&dance
Happy Birthday! Feliz Cumpleanos! Joyeux Aniversaire! And in every other language known to man and monkeys!
By the way, where'd you get that building with the circular windows on the freeway?
Happy birthday!!! :thumbsup:
RepliesQuote from: nbvc on June 12, 2010, 10:24:43 AM
Nice update. I like the beach. :thumbsup:
Thank you :)
Quote from: Cidwm on June 12, 2010, 12:05:46 PM
I like the Al Adjidaai Strip development that is going up.
Nice update. :thumbsup:
Thank you. Zukuraai is growing fast now. ;)
Quote from: RickD on June 12, 2010, 02:53:05 PM
Cool new development. I love the Al Adjidaai Strip. :)
Thank you :)
Quote from: io_bg on June 15, 2010, 11:23:09 PM
Great job on the last update, I really like the newly built residential towers and the beach! :thumbsup:
Thank you. Im gonna try and make better beaches in the future. With 5 star hotels and res. skyscrapers. ;) (That may not always be good :P )
Quote from: greckman on June 16, 2010, 04:32:08 AM
Another nice update mr marsh. :thumbsup: I really like how the old and new are blending together at this stage in the growth of your city. Such a nice contrast.
Thank you greck. Im glad you like it. ()stsfd()
Quote from: sumwonyuno on June 18, 2010, 09:02:25 PM
Heh, I like the goat picture :P, I don't like the poaching. &cry2
I hope the place just won't be so overrun with buildings it turns into an unrealistic skyscraper forest.
Dont worry, it wont. Ill keep balance. ;)
Also, yea i dont like poaching either. :( I dont know how people can kill harmless animals for no reason.
Quote from: Tomas Neto on June 20, 2010, 05:30:31 AM
Fantastic update, very nice work my friend!!!
Thank you :)
Quote from: 976 on June 20, 2010, 08:02:29 AM
Great update!
Thanx! :)
Quote from: i_love_lamp on June 20, 2010, 08:05:54 PM
Happy Birthday! Feliz Cumpleanos! Joyeux Aniversaire! And in every other language known to man and monkeys!
By the way, where'd you get that building with the circular windows on the freeway?
Thank you very much ;) Ill PM you the link.
Quote from: Tomas Neto on June 21, 2010, 08:02:31 PM
Happy birthday!!! :thumbsup:
Thank you :)
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Zukuraai International, or ZIA, is the first airport built to service the city of Zukuraai. The airport is small, but is mostly for regional service. Most people coming in Internationaly go to Al Aaium, then get onto a DC-9 or ATR to Zukuraai. ZIA has 31 gates, about half are used for flights around Africa.
ZIA has 3 runways. 2 are for commercial flights, and one is for cargo planes and private jets.
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The runways were designed for 2-way traffic. This makes the runways more effiient, and able to handle more planes on a better scedual.
(I dont know if any runways in real life are made like this, thats just kinda how this one ended up. :| )
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There are 3 terminals at Zukuraai International. Terminal A consists of all International Flights, with flights to Abu Dhabi, Rio De Jenario, Paris, and others.
Terminal B has 3 gates for more International Flights, and others to divers places such as Spain and Porugal, Cairo, Tunis, and other North African Cities.
Terminal C has Flights to South African Cities Like Lagos Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, and also to the Canary Islands. (part of the Gansbaai Kingdoms)
The Regional Flights Terminal, also known as terminal R. is for short Distansce flights, mostly for flights within the Gansbaai Kingdoms. Its not a terminal, it mostly just consists of walkays to parked ATR-42's.
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The Airports International Terminal was given its own entrance.
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A part of the terminal was built over the taxiway. It could of been built under the taxiway, but the enginerrs thought this would be cooler.
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The Eurasian Multinational Group, or EMG, has a minor Headquarters at the Airport. EMG helped enginerr the cargo terminal of the airport, and also is fully constructing the Central Gansbaai Railroad.
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The cargo terminal for Zukuraai Int. is pretty small. The third runway for the airport is here. Cargo Planes and also Private Jets land here. Ther is also an acces taxiway from the commercial terminals.
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Good job on the airport marsh.
Yeap, very well done :thumbsup:.
Just wish somebody would finally LOT a couple of Airports to plop around for ignorant folks like me (know how to use an Airport, but couldn't build one if my life depended on it &mmm).
:-\
Wow, very good. Excellent airport. I've been trying to master the RMIP set since quite a while so I can imagine how much work you have put in there. And the shoreline detailing is also really good. And I even like your photoshopping which is quite a compliment since I am usually not a big fan of too many effects in MD pictures.
The only critcism I have are the trees between the runways. It is very dangerous because leaves and branches could damage the turbines of the planes.
Wow, very good :) How long did it take you to finish it?
I spy with my little eye, tadasu's terminals. :P You've used those in a great way in this update, very nice aeroport. :)
Ethan
WOW great airport my friend &apls
Wooowww...!!! AWESOME!!! AMAZING!!! &apls &apls &apls
Firstly, that airport is just incredible. Fantastic detail in every aspect, and the way you have set up the terminal is very realistic.
Secondly, your MD in general is just genius. In terms of originality, nothing tops it today. I recently when to Bamako, Mali, and although the architecture is different, the terrain reminds me very much of it.
Fantastic job here!
OMG, Amazing airport !
Excellent pictures! I really like the nicely done the flora, water, mud, and airport!
Well, I'm not sure what to say first $%Grinno$% You've used all that flora in an awesome way. Buut, maybe you should cut down some of the trees around the runway, they're too close to it and may cause accidents. Other than that, fantastic work! &apls :thumbsup:
really cool airport my friend :thumbsup: it's really look like those tropical airports, you can feel the ambiance, hot like a humid subtropical climate, well done on the details and realistic airport surrender, your mosaic are also very nice with great mouvement effect &apls
You have shown some very nice pictures. I especially like the river ways and how you detailed the shore line, and the dirty water effect looks perfect.
Very nicely done. &apls
Robin :thumbsup:
Hello everyone, I have not updated in a while for one reason... (Ill give you the short story) - There was a thunderstorm, lightning struck a powerline, Power-surge, my computer is fried. All memory of SC4, pictures, Cities, Backups, are most likley lost. I've been currently using my parents computer, (which is realy slow), and I cant realy play SC4 on it. I have to wait untill I get a new computer, so that I can start on the Gandsbaai Kingdoms again. I have no idea how long it will be, since it has already been a few weeks. But hopfully I get one soon and I can start right back up.
Don't despair though. This MD/CJ will be back. I will showcase a different citie however. I would not rebuild Zukuraai. I was alredy working on some different areas, like a small island chain in the Canary Islands. (One pic of it was fetured in CSGdesigns MD, Natural Growth.) Untill then.... this journal is on hold.
,marsh
Oh rubbish man! This was a really nice kingdom. Well good job on things so far and hopefully you will buy yourself that thingy, that stops power surges (they're like 15€ and so forth). So you don't get another KFC (Kritically Fried Computer) =)
See you soon I hope.
Yea, that was somthing stupid of me. My computer was too far away from a outlet, so i used an extension cord, but it didnt hgave a surge protecter. &mmm Next time it will.
All humans learn on their mistakes. Btw, where did you get the desert ground texture? Do you make these yourself?
That's bad news marsh, this was some of your best work yet. :thumbsup:
Hope to see you back soon. Your MD will be waiting, and so will we.
Dave
That airport is just .... amazing !!!! &apls &apls
you're a new SC4 Master :)
wish you all the best,
- Giel :thumbsup:
strucka: I dont know which texture your talkni about. If you mean terrain mod, ive used the Grandcanyon terrain mod in Zukuraai. For the Oil refinery i used Heblems destert terrain mod. (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=20589)
tooheys&Gilikov1994: Thank you very much. :)
I thought id post these just for the hell of it. This is some stuff I was working on. I dont think the work I did should go to waste. :)
I was working on a few different things. I dont know if this is lost yet. My computer still works, just doesnt boot up, I do not know yet if i can save my cities. But it is most likley that I cannot.
Warning--- Pics all over sized. I will post thumbnails, with links to the pictures below.
This computer does not have PS, so all pics are plain. &mmm
This was a small tropical/medditerrainian island chain i was working on. THIS, I will recreate once I get a new computer. I realy love the concept of it. Although I may use a different map.
It was to be part of the Canary islands. The largest here still being smaller than any other of the Canary Islands.
This picture was older, but I had about half of an island finished.
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CSG also used it as a location for a family moving from the island, to his Boston Natural Growth Journal
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This was the begginings of Al Aaium. I did not like how it was turning out, so I was going to re-do it anyways.
(Biggest problem, the main island was to small for a downtown.
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And I was also working on an airline.
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Again... I REALY wish I could have photoshopped these, or even just change the contrast, but this omputer doesnt even have MSpaint its about 10 years old, and Was deleted years ago due to a virus.
And finaly.... A funny picture I found.
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great :)
Wow, excellent little town there! :)
What a terrible shame about your computer. I hope you manage to retrieve your stuff, you've done a lot of great work here!
Awesome update!!! &apls
Hey all. To start I will say.... I got a new computer! 1terabyte HD, 3GB memory, 2.80GHz. (yea pretty big) Also a kick-ass 23inch screen with 1920x1080 resolution. (Needless to say its pretty awsome).
So.... Ive already started on The Gansbaai Kingdoms again, in a different city. The city of Nouadhibou. (You can find it on the map on the first page) Needless to say, its a desert city on a peninsula surrounding a bay, and surrounding that is the edge of the Sahara.
So less words, more visual.
Heres a small teaser to keep you interested.
(Not photoshoped, again just a teaser... also, that sand to the left is a beach to yet be detailed.)
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Also, I relized I never wrote responses to the airport update, so......
Greck: QuoteGood job on the airport marsh.
Thankyou very much :)
Myself.or.?: Quote:Yeap, very well done :thumbsup: .
Just wish somebody would finally LOT a couple of Airports to plop around for ignorant folks like me (know how to use an Airport, but couldn't build one if my life depended on it &mmm ).
Thanks. There are some Airports lotted I think somwere. Im not sure though.
RickD: QuoteWow, very good. Excellent airport. I've been trying to master the RMIP set since quite a while so I can imagine how much work you have put in there. And the shoreline detailing is also really good. And I even like your photoshopping which is quite a compliment since I am usually not a big fan of too many effects in MD pictures.
The only critcism I have are the trees between the runways. It is very dangerous because leaves and branches could damage the turbines of the planes.
Thankyou very much ;D Im realy glad that you like it.
Skimbo: QuoteWow, very good J How long did it take you to finish it?
I slowly worked on it for about 2 weeks. I dont know the exact amount of time. :-[
ecoba: QuoteI spy with my little eye, tadasu's terminals. You've used those in a great way in this update, very nice aeroport.
Ethan
Thank you ethan. Im glad you like how I used them. :)
kelis: QuoteWOW great airport my friend
Thanks :)
Tomas Neto: QuoteWooowww...!!! AWESOME!!! AMAZING!!!
Thanks alot :)
nedalezz: QuoteFirstly, that airport is just incredible. Fantastic detail in every aspect, and the way you have set up the terminal is very realistic.
Secondly, your MD in general is just genius. In terms of originality, nothing tops it today. I recently when to Bamako, Mali, and although the architecture is different, the terrain reminds me very much of it.
Fantastic job here!
Thank you alot nedalezz ;D Im very glad you like it. Im not recreating anything. Im going for my own style here which alows me to try and be as creative as possible.
kelis: QuoteOMG, Amazing airport !
lol, uh did you relize you commented twice? :D
Thanks again...
sumwonyuno :QuoteExcellent pictures! I really like the nicely done the flora, water, mud, and airport!
Thank you alot :)
io_bg: QuoteWell, I'm not sure what to say first You've used all that flora in an awesome way. Buut, maybe you should cut down some of the trees around the runway, they're too close to it and may cause accidents. Other than that, fantastic work!
Thank you very much! I relised my mistake with the trees, so it wont happen again. :thumbsup:
planetechef: Quotereally cool airport my friend it's really look like those tropical airports, you can feel the ambiance, hot like a humid subtropical climate, well done on the details and realistic airport surrender, your mosaic are also very nice with great mouvement effect
Thanks alot planetechef. Im realy glad you like it so much. ;D
rooker1: QuoteYou have shown some very nice pictures. I especially like the river ways and how you detailed the shore line, and the dirty water effect looks perfect.
Very nicely done.
Robin
Thank you robin. I will be sure to keep up my standards. ;)
Going to be interesting to see what comes of this next region! Looks great already.
Wow!! Reaally good teaser. Those buildings are also awesome! Where did you find them?
Looking great marsh! It's always great to see your pics, especially after seeing the teasers you've been posting in chat ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
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Noudhibou.... The "Oasis City". Noudhibou is an arising metropolis on long peninsula. For 200 years it has been a center of trade, a turn-of the century port, and now its becoming a commercial megacenter.
People call Noudhibou the "Oasis City" for a reason. The original peninsula was a bank of sand stretching into the atlantic. Now, with the help of urbanization and desalination, the city is the second top tourist destination in Africa, with its warm ocean waters brought by the current, strong religious beliefs, quaint hotels, and rich culture, people from all over Europe and the Middle East come to the city to enjoy the lifestyle.
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Noudhibou is in a strange location. On the far-far edge of the Sahara, were the dunes meet the sea. No natural vegitation to be seen away from the small seasonal river, and what else? A small peninsula on which the city sits, protected by the eroding shore. The closest cities? The ancient walled desert city of Atar, and the flourishing megaopolis known as Zukuraai.
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At night the city remains alive, but somewhat dead. Lights everywere, but utterly quiet. People sit in their homes spending time with family, and eating dinner. Mom & Pop stores still are prevelent here. No Wall-Marts in the entire city, mabey even the entire country.
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Noudhibou Central Station... Utterly dead at night. No trains in at the moment. Just a large empty building, with a lone person behind a counter.
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As the sun rises off the ocean, the skys and the oceans turn bright orange, and people wonder... the people wonder... why? The sun rising in the west... A rare site indeed.
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8a.m, The city is already bustling. People walk and drive to work everywere. Small shops, hotels, construction sites, you name it. Tourists still eating breakfast, so the Bordwalk, (although its cement), is dead, and the beach desolate aside from a few Spring Breakers, who passed outin the lifegard tower from drinking too much Vodka.
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Central Station is now awake. A train is due in any minute. People wait inside on the benches and the ticket lines, for the 8:10 to Zukuraai.
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Slums... a sad sight to behold in any city. The Inner City slums, (as called by locals), is a large "Shantytown" of the poor. Very few people are actualy homelessin the Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms. Ganssbaai has an extreamly low unemployment rate.
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Islam is the National Religion of Gansbaai, and the largest as well. So ofcorse, many mosque's exist in Gansbaai. All allowed to built wherever they want. Freedom of religion is not only a right, but a law in the country. The people here respect that. There were not even any protests about the New Catholic Churches being built next to that elementary school playground.
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And Ill end part one with a mosaic. :thumbsup:
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Wow, great update Marsh! Stunning mosaic at the end there. Very unique overall.
Those pictures were just fantastic. I loved the over all feel of low wealth and the mid wealth trying to come to life here and there.
Great work. &apls
Robin :thumbsup:
That's a fine recovery marsh, it's great to see the "Kingdoms" on the move again.
Great pics as usual highlighting an attractive combination of lots. :thumbsup:
Dave
This is one the best beaches I have seen in SC4. &apls
And: 100th reply! &dance
Congrats on Best Sellers marsh! Gansbaai definitely deserves to be moving up the MD ladder ;D Great update! The detailing is excellent!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Wow, fantastic work on the last update. Congrats on moving to the Best Sellers section, too! :thumbsup:
Hi Marsh
On behalf of The Staff, congratulations on the move to Best Sellers &apls
We hope to see a lot more of this great MD you have going here :thumbsup:
Dave (tooheys)
Global Moderator
It is looking like the most fantastic city to live in with those beautiful beaches on both sides. I really like the combination of textures you are using, seems perfect for this part of the world.
Quote from: cubby420 on August 25, 2010, 10:12:44 PM
Wow, great update Marsh! Stunning mosaic at the end there. Very unique overall.
Thank you very much cubby. :)
Quote from: rooker1 on August 26, 2010, 07:17:05 AM
Those pictures were just fantastic. I loved the over all feel of low wealth and the mid wealth trying to come to life here and there.
Great work. &apls
Robin :thumbsup:
Thank you rooker. Im glad I am getting that feeling. Its kindof what I am aiming for :)
Quote from: tooheys on August 27, 2010, 05:08:15 AM
That's a fine recovery marsh, it's great to see the "Kingdoms" on the move again.
Great pics as usual highlighting an attractive combination of lots. :thumbsup:
Dave
Thank you very much dave :) I try and highlight as much as I can, but its usualy hard to squeez it all into one update. Which is why this is a multi-parter!
Quote from: RickD on August 27, 2010, 06:52:17 AM
This is one the best beaches I have seen in SC4. &apls
And: 100th reply! &dance
Thanky you Rick. :) And congrats on 100th reply! I want to do somthing special, but I dont know what, so Im just giving you 1 "IOU". :P
Quote from: canyonjumper on August 27, 2010, 11:28:47 AM
Congrats on Best Sellers marsh! Gansbaai definitely deserves to be moving up the MD ladder ;D Great update! The detailing is excellent!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Thank you CJ! :)
Quote from: io_bg on August 27, 2010, 11:34:48 AM
Wow, fantastic work on the last update. Congrats on moving to the Best Sellers section, too! :thumbsup:
Thanks alot io_bg! :)
Quote from: tooheys on August 27, 2010, 07:47:21 PM
Hi Marsh
On behalf of The Staff, congratulations on the move to Best Sellers &apls
We hope to see a lot more of this great MD you have going here :thumbsup:
Dave (tooheys)
Global Moderator
Thank you tooheys. This is a great honor! &dance
Quote from: kwakelaar on August 28, 2010, 01:38:47 AM
It is looking like the most fantastic city to live in with those beautiful beaches on both sides. I really like the combination of textures you are using, seems perfect for this part of the world.
Thankyou very much :) Im trying the best I can to search for BAT's that fit in with my city. Mostly frogface's buildings. :P
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Welcome to part 2, and also this MD's first entry as a Best Seller! If your wondering howmany parts this will be... I dont know. I am trying to showcase all of the main city tile of the city, and theres alot. there will definitly be a 3rd part, but i want to try not to make it into 4. So... enjoy :)
As you can se Ive got some more built. ;D
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On the western side of central Nouadhibou, there is a small section known as "Little Europe". It is named for the large amount of European immigrants, who have moved to the shores of Nouadhibou in the past 5-10 years. A change in architecture is previlent along the main road through the area, and also around "Triangle Park". The area lies just south of the Lahqa Mosque, which is some of the europeans actual religion.
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The Pofedder Pilliar Is an ancient Historical Landmark of the city. Its been standing for over 2,000 years, but people are worried, as it may soon be consumed by the sea.
Every year erosion tears away at the coastline, and the strip of sand seperating it from the pillar, grows narower. This historical structure, may not survive, even as long as 5 years.
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Near the beach some condo's are for sale. These are some of the newest buildings in the city and have amazing ocean front veiws. Prices start at 250,000 amarican dollars for a 1st floor one bedroom. There is some other housing along the beach, but they are bland and crowded.
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More twords the eastern portion of the peninsula, there is a small busness district. The Silom Palace Hotel is the "main building" of the area, but many people call it home, as well as work.
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This concludes part 2!
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Amazing marsh! Your beach scenes are by far my favourite part of your updates!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Congratulations on your move to Best Sellers! Love the overview shot in the last update. The city on the peninsula is turning out amazing. Your beaches are fantastic!
Congrats on your very well deserved move to The Best Sellers Section!! &apls
I think you should enter on of those ship wrecked pictures into the SC4D Picture Competition.....I'm positive you would do very well.
Loved this update.
Robin :thumbsup:
Congratulations Marsh! Your last update fills me with a jealous rage at how good you are at this game. Seriously, stop making everyone look bad. $%Grinno$%
Great pics! I just looked through them again to single out which ones I wanted to comment on, and as I tried to count down I lost track of which ones I felt were your best. So, your update has rendered me without thought...other than...wow...
Quote from: rooker1 on September 01, 2010, 07:13:57 AM
I think you should enter on of those ship wrecked pictures into the SC4D Picture Competition.....I'm positive you would do very well.
I couldn't agree more. Though maybe you should wait a while marsh...you know...a while... ::)
Quote from: canyonjumper on August 30, 2010, 08:33:44 AM
Amazing marsh! Your beach scenes are by far my favourite part of your updates!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Thank you :)
Quote from: Battlecat on August 30, 2010, 09:05:25 AM
Congratulations on your move to Best Sellers! Love the overview shot in the last update. The city on the peninsula is turning out amazing. Your beaches are fantastic!
Thanks! Youll like this overveiw better ;)
Quote from: rooker1 on September 01, 2010, 07:13:57 AM
Congrats on your very well deserved move to The Best Sellers Section!! &apls
I think you should enter on of those ship wrecked pictures into the SC4D Picture Competition.....I'm positive you would do very well.
Loved this update.
Robin :thumbsup:
Thank you! I did!... but didnt do well. &mmm Oh well. You have to lose somtimes in life. And by sometimes I mean almost all the time &sly
Anyway... Thanks for your support :)
Quote from: cubby420 on September 02, 2010, 04:29:03 PM
Congratulations Marsh! Your last update fills me with a jealous rage at how good you are at this game. Seriously, stop making everyone look bad. $%Grinno$%
Great pics! I just looked through them again to single out which ones I wanted to comment on, and as I tried to count down I lost track of which ones I felt were your best. So, your update has rendered me without thought...other than...wow...
I couldn't agree more. Though maybe you should wait a while marsh...you know...a while... ::)
Lol, I should have waited a while. ::) And thank you for youe kind words. ;D
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Today... just an overview. I want to show you all the region :)
This is NOT the whole region. I've blacked out areas because they await to be rendered... and I didnt want to show bright green terrain. %wrd
Dont worry, youl see it eventualy ;)
anyway......
enjoy!
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Great stuff marsh. What map do you use? Looks like it has all kinds of cool possibilities for coastal communities.
Im using the "Bunbury" map by drunkapple/dobbdriver
http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=23747
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The Nouadhibou Transit Authority (NTA) has worked in agrement with the Eurasian Multinational Group (EMG) To creat a mass transit system in Nouadhibou. The only current form of it is an old rail track up the coast, which is berly used today.
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The old Noudhibou Link Station, was torn down. Its central location is making roads in the area too conjested. The rail line will be moved to a different location, to be built at a later date. Many people protested the destruction of the historical station, but it was ultimitly decided that it would be dismantled and re-built in a new location.
Old Station
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The new Station is for the newly constructed/under construction El-Rail/Subway System. Nouadhibou officials are trying to introduce Mass-Transit to the city. A private company financed the construction of the station, if they could build a mini-mall adjacent to the station. I goes upwardz more than anything else, contaning over 1,000 stores up 9 stories. Included is a Field atop the roof.
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Going North the El crosses a major avenue.
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Muion Station Was built inbetween Central Station And North City (Which you will see soon). It used to be an abandoned rail stop, but now is replaced by the El-Rail. Some shops were also built on the exess land.
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South of Central Station, the rail line that goes there has been abandoned for many years.
Almost the entire length of the rail, the El was built right over it to preserve money. A Subway is being planned for many other areas of the city, but in this case, an Elevated Rail would be signifintly cheaper.
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Were the main avenue used-to cross the abandoned rail, the avenue was ran on the ground and then the El was ran to the Wasbi Dstrict Station. A "poorer" area of the city, where a small powerplant was also built. Oficials were stumped on wether to run a spur here, but because of the powerplant, it was decided to be built.
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Wow ! You've certainly put out some great work here in the past few days, my friend !
The update on the rail line was certainly fabulous, although I'm sad to see that the historical station had to go. But the rest of the rail line, and the whole city for a matter of fact, is just beautiful ! Great work !
Ethan :)
You're right, I do like that overview. Looks like a fun section of coastline to work with.
I like the rail network in your last update as well!
The new station certainly is huge! Gotta love the cold, unsympathetic movements of "progress". Great update.
This city of yours is truly impressive in the way it looks and feels. I really get a real life feeling while looking at these pics. &apls
You keep entering the SC4D Picture Competition and you'll start to win! ;) especially if the pics are this good.
Robin :thumbsup:
Great job and Great city my friend ! I like the images and the region view
&apls &apls &apls
Wow this MD has blown me away!!! Brings back the memories of suplado's work!! I love your contrast of middle eastern, colonial and modern architecture
Will
Wow marsh, this looks like a great city! The El-Rail works perfectly!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
RepliesQuote from: ecoba on September 07, 2010, 05:44:16 AM
Wow ! You've certainly put out some great work here in the past few days, my friend !
The update on the rail line was certainly fabulous, although I'm sad to see that the historical station had to go. But the rest of the rail line, and the whole city for a matter of fact, is just beautiful ! Great work !
Ethan :)
Thank you very much ecoba! I'm glad you've enjoyed the update! :)
Quote from: Battlecat on September 07, 2010, 08:40:28 AM
You're right, I do like that overview. Looks like a fun section of coastline to work with.
I like the rail network in your last update as well!
Thankyou Battlecat. It has been very fun and theres a lot of interesting things going on ;)
Quote from: cubby420 on September 07, 2010, 08:59:09 AM
The new station certainly is huge! Gotta love the cold, unsympathetic movements of "progress". Great update.
Yup, It's sad to see things go. I personally liked that station, but a rail line so far into the city seemed strange too me, and there were no El-Rail Stations with that similar style &mmm ... oh well.
Quote from: rooker1 on September 07, 2010, 10:54:26 AM
This city of yours is truly impressive in the way it looks and feels. I really get a real life feeling while looking at these pics. &apls
You keep entering the SC4D Picture Competition and you'll start to win! ;) especially if the pics are this good.
Robin :thumbsup:
Thanks alot robin :) I am glad you also like it, and I hope I can keep up this quality. :)
Thank you very much for the support as well. ;D
Quote from: kelis on September 09, 2010, 04:24:47 AM
Great job and Great city my friend ! I like the images and the region view
&apls &apls &apls
Thanks kelis! I hope you like anything that comes in the future! :)
Quote from: penguin007 on September 09, 2010, 02:09:04 PM
Wow this MD has blown me away!!! Brings back the memories of suplado's work!! I love your contrast of middle eastern, colonial and modern architecture
Will
Thank you Will :) I've been very inspired by suplado (of corse since its a middle east CJ. :D) And also driftmaster/KoV_Liberties MD. Also, I did not really notice the different types of architecture I've been including. :D
Quote from: canyonjumper on September 10, 2010, 03:48:40 PM
Wow marsh, this looks like a great city! The El-Rail works perfectly!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Thank you very much Jordan! :)
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Djado airport is the only airport in Nouadhibou. Djado airport is highly congested, from planes coming in and out all over Northern Africa, Southern Europe And even some locations in the Middle East. The major congestion is not only from congested airspace, but also due it being a one-runway airport, and also the fact that a 4-lane boulevard crosses it. Which means traffic must come to a complete stop when planes land and takeoff.
A new airport is in the planning, to be built further out into the desert. This will significantly reduce congestion at the airport.
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Planes land primarily on the eastern side of the runway. Easterly winds from the ocean help the plane slow-down on the approach, making for an easier landing.
The runway was made on a artificial strip of land, for various reasons. The open ocean and also the large bay, both on each side of the Nouadhibou Peninsula, mean almost no buildings are going to be in the way. Another issue was land conservation. If the runway was parallel to the ocean, a lot of land would be used for nothing.
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The Airport Terminal can only hold 8 planes, another reason for the heavy congestion. And even the small amount of un-used tarmac for waiting planes becomes a problem.
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The Air Traffic Control Tower is located near the runway, away from the terminal. It was built just this year.
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There is a small cargo terminal across the runway. It only has 2 small warehouses, and 2 fuel tanks.
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Traffic always has to wait when planes cross the runway. "Stoplights" are at the intersection to hold the cars, along with many guards. Today the wait isn't that bad. Some days the traffic gets held up for 2 blocks.
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Ill leave today with a teaser for something else in the city. :P
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Cool location for an airport. First I was thinking, that must be a major interruption for traffic and that this would never be built in the real world. Then I saw your RL-picture... :o
Great update.
I know of another airport that the approach and take off go over the ocean....it's in Nice and was my first time ever experiencing something like that. Scared me a little at first.
Robin :thumbsup:
WOW, i have to say that this MD is amazing and the last one was great and i can't wait to see more development on the town and perhaps some on the other side of the bay
I have to agree with what Josh said above me, this MD is really breathtaking, and you've been creating some amazing work here. :)
This airport is really nice, apart from the fact that it is rather disruptive (:P), it really is well crafted. Your way of inter-mixing the two different types of terminals is very nice, and is rather seamless. Can't wait to see 'The Crescent' and more ! :)
Ethan
That's a nice airport you squeezed in there! I really like it when infrastructure doesn't function at all in SimCity... :D
QuoteIve based this airport off of 2. The first is some Caribbean airport were planes takeoff/land right over the beach.
I think you could mean Princess Juliana International Airport (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Juliana_International_Airport) at Sint Maarten (Saint Martin).
You can find some impressive pictures like this one:
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That's a very cool idea. Great recreation of an airport with limited space! Turned out great I think.
Totally different this update!!! Awesome, fantastic!!! Great work my friend!!!
Very interesting idea for an airport. Even if it exists in the real world. I just started to think about security issues...
Great stuff Marsh! One of your most interesting and unique updates yet &apls &apls
No replies right now, but just a teaser of something I've been working on. :thumbsup:
Click the link for full-size. (1920x1080)
^^ Believe me its worth it. ;)
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Awesome teaser!!!
Amazing ! Really, that is a simply stunning picture. :)
Ethan
Looks we have another candidate for the HOF Marsh :P
Amazing teaser there!! However the update before is one of the most imaginative I have ever seen. I am very much looking forward to your next update!!
Will
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Coming in to Land:
RickD: Thanks man! If it wasn't for RL, I wouldn't of had this idea. :P I have plenty of others though. ;)
Robin: Thanks. There are a lot of interesting airports out there. Some with sloped runways, one where the runway is built like a bridge over the ocean ::)
tankmank: Thank you. I have a lot of development to show, and I haven't even built there yet. I'll get there eventually. eventually.... ;)
ecoba: Thanks a lot man! I'm really glad you appreciate my work. :)
Earwhyckque: Thanks, but actually it DOES function. (The road anyway. ::) ) Photoshop is my friend ;D. And yes, that is the airport I was talking about. It must have amazing views from the beach. :D
Battlecat: Thank you! I was surprised with myself aswell that I could fit it in there. :D
Thomas Neto: Thanks a lot! ;D
kodlovag: Thank you. And yes security is strange. Just guards. But you have to remember security isn't nearly as strict in other places of the world like the USA
cubby420: Thank you. :) I'm glad you thought it was unique.
Teaser
Tomas Neto: Thankyou! :)
ecoba: thank you again! :)
cubby420: Yes I am thinking about it... I just want to wait a bit... you know cause I just entered earlier. :P
penguin007: Thank you very much! ;D
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This Update doesn't really have a main focus. Just mostly some major developments going on. So Enjoy. ;D
East of Central Station, A massive building has arisen. The 2nd largest single-structure residential structure on earth. (largest not tallest)
The area it was built is a poorer area of town, but the land was cheap. This enhanced the large diversity between the rich and the poor.
The Gansbaai Kingdoms has the largest Middle-Class population in Africa. But there is a drastic transition in some areas. Mostly due to wealthy men buying the cheapest land for their new luxury buildings. In many cases, the cheapest land is in the slums.
before:
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A small commercial strip is appearing along Nouadhibou Avenue. This is not the only place Major commercial development along the avenue is. Down the entire length of it, major development is happening. The avenue is also being enlarged from a 4-lane avenue, to a 6-lane. Over 14,000 cars travel down it each day. (I got that from in-game values)
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This... a kickass mosaic.
I have a 1920x11768 version(24mb) but I have no way to upload it... O_o
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And finaly, 2 more mosaics. (Don't ya' just luv em' ? )
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One more thing!
The Subway map has been updated.
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That is just an awesome update! So creative, and sooo much going on, I really feel like Im being guided through a real city.
Your coastlines are phenomenal, and the city really does have an arabic vibe to it. Dont worry, you're arabic is perfect too, in the subway map :)
I have to agree with Nedal. Fantastic work, great coast lines and the city is just awesome to look at and all the small details you have not forgotten to add in make for great viewing pleasure.
Robin :thumbsup:
Fantasic i loved this, the mosaics really show the city off &apls
You certainly have managed to make something quite unique, I must say the overview from your last update was simply fantastic.
Whoa...what a huge, awesome update. Your best yet I think. &apls
Your updates are fantastic!!! Awesome mosaics again!!! :thumbsup:
Not an update, I've just re-did Gansbaai's Statistics. You can see on the front page if your interested.(your probably not. XD )
Also, I've made a new map, and a un-detailed history.
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History: The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms are a relatively new nation. In early 1990 the city of Nouadhibou in the disputed lands South of Morocco (West Sahara), goes into complete Anarchy, after the president of Morocco, (visiting the area on a "peace" mission) is killed by a roadside bomb. This put the entire disputed area of Western Sahara into turmoil, and is remained disputed, for a longer period of time. Later that year the conflict in Nouadhibou (&West Sahara) is resolved, and a ceasefire is issued. Problems remain in the area, such as famine and political instability.
In 1993; After much dispute over the lands in West Sahara, It was decided by the several West African countries disputed over the area, (Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and Mali), that citizens in the boundaries would have independence as their own country, The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms. This new country was officially deemed a country on June 21st, 1994
In 1997, Major Oil Reserves were found in lands disputed by Morocco, The Gansbaai Kingdoms, Mauritania, Algeria, Mali, and Songhai. The lands were originally disputed over Political issues and "Power". This gave even more reasons to want the area. Tensions between the countries grew over the years.
Recently in late 2008, the disputed lands were given to Gansbaai. The revenue from the oil soon made the population of Gansbaai skyrocket, and Almost every major city in the country is a commercial epi-center.
The Future... Gansbaai is looking for new land acquisitions. One is Antarctica, were it wishes to set up a research facility, and also is starting to fund a space program.
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Fantastic mosaics!
Marsh, just imagine I posted all the positive things I could possibly say. That would be what I think of your updates, especially this last one!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
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Stunning night mosaic.
&apls
Robin :thumbsup:
WOW, really amazing night mosaic &apls &apls I like the effects of the water !
Beautiful pic. And I liked your statistical update, too. ;)
WOW &apls &apls &apls
That is a STUNNING mosaic, gorgeous nightlights, and the canals look great!
In your last few updates the canals weren' there, is it something you've added as you've reworked the city, or is it in another part of the city?
Great mosaic. &apls &apls
&apls &apls &apls &apls
I am in so much awe right now! That region view was just stupendous! I can only imagine what it would look if the rest of the region was filled out. The subsequent mosaics were just a delight to look at! :thumbsup:
awesome, I love this urban center.
Congratulations marsh on a very well deserved move to the OSITM.
I'm sure we are going to have a very fun month with you here. I can't wait for the eye candy!
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Congrats from myself and The SC4D Staff!! :thumbsup:
Congrats on the OSITM award and fantastic last update! Love the water reflections! :thumbsup:
;D ;D Thank you all readers! for helping me get to the OSITM! ;D ;D
First of all... theres too many comments for individual replies. (I guess I should write them during the teasers as well.... %wrd) But thank you all! ;D
I do want to reply to something though;
This is a completely new area of the city. I will show exactly were next update.
I'm sorry for the lack of an update this weekend. I promise I will have one next week. However I do have 2 neat things I've worked on.
First is firework pic for the grand opening of the Quay! (blatant name rip off of Dubai's marina... I may change it)
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And next, I made a pretty sweet animation While I was bored today. :)
This is just a thumbnail. The actual image is 9.7mb.... :-[ Click the link to see it.
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You're really something else Marsh &apls
Every time I think you've reached your peak, you bust something like this gif image out. Simply awesome.
EDIT: Oh and I almost forgot, congrats on the award. I'm sure you'll make great use of the time.
Congrats marsh! You've been showing more and more amazing stuff, and I've been constantly amazed by the continuous improvement in both quality and quantity of your work. I'm very impressed, and you definately deserved the OSITM credit!
Firstly, congratulations on OSITM; you very much deserved it ! ;)
Secondly, the night mosaics are really amazing ! The firework effects are certainly very cool looking and it is also a very well crafted area. :)
Ethan
Hi Marsh, congratulations on OSITM my friend!!! Fantastic mosaics, really great work!!!
Fantastic pictures of your great city there!
And congratulations on the OSITM. &apls
Looking forward to more beautiful areas...
And the fireworks are really really nice. :thumbsup:
Congrats on your selection for OSITM! Great mosaics and animation!
Quote from: cubby420 on October 03, 2010, 08:45:28 AM
You're really something else Marsh &apls
Every time I think you've reached your peak, you bust something like this gif image out. Simply awesome.
EDIT: Oh and I almost forgot, congrats on the award. I'm sure you'll make great use of the time.
Thank you cubby! I hope that I can keep exceeding your as well as my own expectations. ;D
Quote from: Shilka on October 03, 2010, 12:15:49 PM
Congrats marsh! You've been showing more and more amazing stuff, and I've been constantly amazed by the continuous improvement in both quality and quantity of your work. I'm very impressed, and you definately deserved the OSITM credit!
Thanks Shilka! glad to see you back on the forums. Ans I'm really glad you like this. :)
Quote from: ecoba on October 03, 2010, 02:13:46 PM
Firstly, congratulations on OSITM; you very much deserved it ! ;)
Secondly, the night mosaics are really amazing ! The firework effects are certainly very cool looking and it is also a very well crafted area. :)
Ethan
Thank you very much Ethan! :)
Quote from: Tomas Neto on October 03, 2010, 02:26:34 PM
Hi Marsh, congratulations on OSITM my friend!!! Fantastic mosaics, really great work!!!
Thanks alot! :)
Quote from: bat on October 04, 2010, 08:11:06 AM
Fantastic pictures of your great city there!
And congratulations on the OSITM. &apls
Looking forward to more beautiful areas...
And the fireworks are really really nice. :thumbsup:
Thank you Bat! I hope you become a common veiwer of my MD! ;D
Quote from: Battlecat on October 04, 2010, 08:12:19 AM
Congrats on your selection for OSITM! Great mosaics and animation!
Thank you battlecat! :)
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The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms has recently acquired a new Addition to The kingdoms. A small peninsular in Antarctica. The land was bought about half a year ago, and now Gansbaai has sent an expedition team to explore the area, and also find a suitable area for the construction of a research facility. 3 ships, 2 of them Ice breakers, were sent off about a month ago, and have almost made landfall. This research facility would supply information for the earth's past, and also will contain an Observatory.
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Great idea. I don't think I have seen ice breakers in SC4 before. :thumbsup:
I have to agree with the above comment. I have never seen such a picture before....great idea.
Robin &apls
It's just so espacial because you ain't seeing this teh whole day long. Perfect &apls
I think this MD has firmly placed itself in that "Elite" echelon where you simply have to check out each update because you know its going to be something special!
The icebreaker? Antartica!?! You, my friend, have ventured into unknown lands! But that is exactly what one would expect from a SC revolutionary like yourself :)
Nedalezz is dead on. Your MD is definitely a must view every update. I feel for all those suckers missing out $%Grinno$% This update in particular is so exciting, I can't wait to see where it goes next! I've never seen a lot of content that fit the genre "antarctic research station" before...so I'm really curious where your gonna pull this one from.
Great idea. Just wonder how you did it.
Wow! It must've taken you a lot of time to photoshop this! ;D Looking forward to more!
Just awesome marsh. I can't say much more than what's already been said, but you keep breaking expectations ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
There are some truly fantastic pictures here marsh. Excellent work! Congrats on OSITM too!
It will be very interesting to see what happens next... looking forward to more! :thumbsup:
Jayster
Quote from: RickD on October 05, 2010, 03:56:46 AM
Great idea. I don't think I have seen ice breakers in SC4 before. :thumbsup:
Thank you a lot. I try to be inventive. ;)
Quote from: rooker1 on October 05, 2010, 07:14:04 AM
I have to agree with the above comment. I have never seen such a picture before....great idea.
Robin &apls
Thanks a lot Robin! ;D
Quote from: peter007 on October 05, 2010, 07:16:47 AM
It's just so espacial because you ain't seeing this teh whole day long. Perfect &apls
Thank you. ;D
Quote from: nedalezz on October 05, 2010, 08:02:44 AM
I think this MD has firmly placed itself in that "Elite" echelon where you simply have to check out each update because you know its going to be something special!
The icebreaker? Antartica!?! You, my friend, have ventured into unknown lands! But that is exactly what one would expect from a SC revolutionary like yourself :)
Wow. Thank you very much. ;D I'm trying to be as inventive as possible. And believe me.... there is a lot more to come. Which you haven't seen because its for my eyes only currently... ;) I'm ecstatic that you think this. It's provoked me to start some other things. ;D
Quote from: cubby420 on October 05, 2010, 10:59:54 AM
Nedalezz is dead on. Your MD is definitely a must view every update. I feel for all those suckers missing out $%Grinno$% This update in particular is so exciting, I can't wait to see where it goes next! I've never seen a lot of content that fit the genre "antarctic research station" before...so I'm really curious where your gonna pull this one from.
Thanks a lot! I have a lot of ideas. I've been trying to not get TOO much into photoshop; for some things however I will have to, like roads, Ice, and Ice breakers of course. :P
Quote from: vester on October 05, 2010, 11:46:51 AM
Great idea. Just wonder how you did it.
Just some plopable ships and water. :D For the facility itself.... you'll see. ;)
Quote from: io_bg on October 05, 2010, 12:21:20 PM
Wow! It must've taken you a lot of time to photoshop this! ;D Looking forward to more!
Thank you! Not TOO much time. Just more time figuring out how to do it in the first time. Now that I know that, the rest will be a breeze. $%Grinno$%
Quote from: canyonjumper on October 05, 2010, 05:29:29 PM
Just awesome marsh. I can't say much more than what's already been said, but you keep breaking expectations ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Thank you jordan! I promise you I will keep breaking them. :D
QuoteThere are some truly fantastic pictures here marsh. Excellent work! Congrats on OSITM too!
Thank you Haljackey! I'm glad you like it. :)
Quote from: Jayster on October 05, 2010, 09:59:05 PM
It will be very interesting to see what happens next... looking forward to more! :thumbsup:
Jayster
Thanks jaystar! I hope you will find what happens interesting. ;)
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I'm again, sorry for the lack of updates.I've been doing more important stuff. (AKA-Real Life) BUT, since this is OSITM, I will post teasers when I can.
So..... What tis this?
I'll give you a hint... It's NOT an airport. :thumbsup:
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I know, I know! But I'll leave it to marsh for the unveiling :P
Well it could be somthing industrial like a factory or it could be more touristy such as a Hotel or it could be a shopping centre
I know as well! but you can say it yourself, I really don't think it looks like what its intended for, though, but maybe it will when its done
keep guessing! :P
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October 10th, 2010. The first ship en-route to Cerro Paranal Antarctica, reaches shore... or as close to shore as it can get. The cold was the worse anyone has ever experienced. Even for the European workers, let alone ones who have lived in a desert their whole lives.
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Construction was started as soon as possible,for... obvious reasons... So far the workers have lived in tents for 2 days, but some more stable structures were recently completed. Another thing that was built was a desalination building to provide water for the workers.
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At months end a large flat plot of land was finished so that aircraft could land and bring goods to Cerro Paranal. Planes immediately came bringing more food, building materials, and more.
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&idea If it is not an airport then it must be a seaport.
$%Grinno$%
My real guess is: a racetrack?
amazing
my guess a indoor swimming pool :P
Great update I think it is great and something that hasn't really been done before which is great.
Perhaps it could be a conference centre? or something along those lines
Your work with the icebreakers turned out amazingly well! Looking forward to more!
Thank you all!
Recently I've completed a poster. It is for the GSP (Gansbaaian Space Program)... and it turned out A LOT bett than I expected and am VERY happy with it. ;D I think I will do many more for gansbaai. ;)
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Oh wow marsh! Awesome 'shopping!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Great work! &apls I like the snow images, especially this one. http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/9384/picax.jpg
Very cool poster bud. Please post some more if you have them.
Thank you all!
So far your all wrong on what that teaser was. I'll give you a hint. It has somthing to do with that poster. :D
nbvc: Thank you. I spent a lot of time on it. ;D
cubby420: don't worry I will. ;)
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With the grand opening of the quay, over 100,000 new citizens have moved into Nouadhibou, Gansbaai. The quay is a new mega-development in Nouadhibou. New skyscrapers now rise contrastly against the single-family homes nearby. Canals and large avenues now snake through what was previously uninhabitable sand. An empire rises from the sands...
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(Diagonal Canals made by CSGdesign; currently un-released)
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Another frickin' awesome update marsh! Awesome use of CSG's canals, and the 'shopping is excellent as always! Love the RHW 6C/MAVE-6 combo boulevard!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Wow, I would call this a desert paradise! $%Grinno$% The last update is just awesome. Also, do you know if those canals will be released anytime soon? ::)
Fantastic work :o
I'd love to see that large interchange more detailed.
The picture are really great!
And nice poster for the space program!
Also the mosaic is fantastic!
Wonderful work.
Looking forward to more... ;)
Quote from: marsh on May 18, 2010, 04:02:24 PM
The rainy season is still coming down strong in Zukuraai. The citizens of the city voted for the option's, and the docks were built. Rain slowed the construction, But during some of the few sunny day's, the dock was slowly built during those days.
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fantastic job man i love to read this MD
btw
where can i find the buildings of the type in the picture above?
i am lookin for those for ages now!
Wow, absolutely phenomenal &apls
Ditto on the CSG canals. Their interface with "real" water looks seemless too.
It's obvious a lot of thought, time, and creativity went into this :thumbsup:
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Another frickin' awesome update marsh! Awesome use of CSG's canals, and the 'shopping is excellent as always! Love the RHW 6C/MAVE-6 combo boulevard!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Thank you!
Quote from: io_bg on October 18, 2010, 04:23:41 AM
Wow, I would call this a desert paradise! $%Grinno$% The last update is just awesome. Also, do you know if those canals will be released anytime soon? ::)
Thank you! I definitly don't know when. CSG has been doing stuff on and off. Hopefully soon. ;)
Quote from: RickD on October 18, 2010, 05:37:34 AM
Fantastic work :o
I'd love to see that large interchange more detailed.
Thanks rick! The intersections (Only the intersections) are not possible in game, so they must be photoshopped. Mabey I'll show one. ;)
Quote from: bat on October 18, 2010, 07:55:38 AM
The picture are really great!
And nice poster for the space program!
Also the mosaic is fantastic!
Wonderful work.
Looking forward to more... ;)
Thank you bat! I personally love making mosaics. So You'll see more. ;)
Quote from: Buzzit on October 22, 2010, 05:03:32 PM
fantastic job man i love to read this MD
btw
where can i find the buildings of the type in the picture above?
i am lookin for those for ages now!
Thank you buzzit!
Those are all by "mikebear" on the lex. Just use the power search to find them. :thumbsup:
Quote from: noahclem on October 22, 2010, 05:22:33 PM
Wow, absolutely phenomenal &apls
Ditto on the CSG canals. Their interface with "real" water looks seemless too.
It's obvious a lot of thought, time, and creativity went into this :thumbsup:
Thank you very much! I hope you become a frequent viewer of this from now on. (Even if you lurk :P)
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Oasis... miracles? Mirages? A sight to behold indeed, as trees and water, miraculously rise from the sands. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg651.imageshack.us%2Fimg651%2F7852%2Fpicasl.jpg&hash=05b55e66914ebf302ea8b8146a3c1eabdb6e55aa)
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The Waters attract Camel's, birds, and people, to its bountiful joy. Aside from the road, it is as pristine as it was 200 years ago.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg403.imageshack.us%2Fimg403%2F5254%2Fpicex.jpg&hash=f6b2fb62a72620696f1cfbf6564520e2609b3f82)
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its beautiful :) But i think i like the urban areas better (thats just my style), you certainly have an eye for detail :) ... What terrain mod do you use?
Great updates. &apls &apls The vegetation along the river is amazing.
Looks great &apls
:o
Oh my god ! That was amazing !
Those are really some of the most beautiful natural scenes I have ever seen. Really, just, incredible !
Ethan :)
Is this even SC4? ()what() Great work! :)
A W E S O M E ! ! ! &apls &apls
This Oasis equal to Suplado's works, excellent work !
Thank you nbvc, peter007, ecoba, Haljackey, Tomas Neto, & art 128! ;D
travismking: It's this terrain mod. http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=20589 :thumbsup:
So... I ant to do one more thing before the end of my OSITM. I don't have really anything, So this is a bit of a random stuffs. :P(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg177.imageshack.us%2Fimg177%2F6460%2Fbannerob.jpg&hash=b6d2b50d509096ed6c6bf6323f54ed055adcdd4e)
So here is the current regional shot of Nouadhibou.
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And here is a 6,397x3,453 sized veiw of It.
Do you know now what that mystery teaser was??? %wrd
Click >>>> http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/7834/nouadhibou.jpg (http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/7834/nouadhibou.jpg)
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Secondly, Gansbaai Has a new flag.
A big thank you to 2b2gbi from COFR for making it for me! ;D
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Lastly.... I am introducing a new city to the Gansbaai Kingdoms. The City of Lemsid. It sits in between Zukuraai and Al Aauim. The savanna city atracts nomads from all over the Sahara to it's bazaars.
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Thank you all for a great OSITM!Also.....
200 REPLIES!!!!!
wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Nice to see you are still going strong, a lot of new updates since my last visit and a lot of interesting things to look at.
Yeah my friend, a fantastic month, here in your MD!!! Congratulations by more this nice update, and by all the previous updates!!! &apls &apls
I can agree it was an amazing month! The last update is no exception! The region shot is just awesome. Which map are you using? ::)
(Im)Patiently looking forward to more! :thumbsup:
Holy C*** this region view is more than amazing ! 2b2gbi for sure did a nice job with that flag, looks quite good. Also nice work with the two pictures from the city, I "fell in love" with the first one.
Take care,
-Arthur :thumbsup:
Well, the last few hours of OSITM. I'd like to thank every one for commenting and/or lurking, and also for 200 comments on SC4D & CSG forums, and over 300 on ST!
I couldn't have got'n to 23 updates without all your help and support! I hope to see everyone back in the Best Sellers Section ;D
also all have a,
%$payas)( Happy Halloween! %$payas)(
,marsh :satisfied:
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:o
Holy Dubai Batman! Absolutely fantastic!
KANFOPA @%#@^ LGNDFNI %$OUIOahG%%$OPKLAPP #P5W45UY BSAGR$$^T#$ZE5Y Q4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Translation: Thats amazing!)
another great update, the region view is especially fantastic :)
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kwakelaar, Tomas Neto, art128, i_love_lamp, & travismking: Thank you all! ;D
Quote from: io_bg on October 31, 2010, 06:39:42 AM
I can agree it was an amazing month! The last update is no exception! The region shot is just awesome. Which map are you using? ::)
(Im)Patiently looking forward to more! :thumbsup:
Thank you! Here is the map >>> http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=23747 (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=23747)
It's Bunbury by Drunkapple/Dobdriver
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Lemsid is a small city on the coast of the atlantic, North of Zukuraai; hence the similar climates. Originally a small bazaar on the savanna, It has grown to be a large city atop the marshland the bazaar was originally located.
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Lemsid (was) a growing commercial epicenter in the 90's, but since recently much growth has stopped...
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...The newest growth being a small condo development to the SW of the city.
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Around the northern and western parts of the city there are many farms. Mostly pastures for animals. The land here is very fertile from the summer rains, and the grasses flourish most of the year, while the swamps dry up other times.
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Lemsid is situated on the edge of a large marsh, as well as several rivers and the ocean. The warm air which comes from the mountains often creates huge dense fog banks which blanket the entire coast. For this reason the city has been hesitant to build an airport for itself.
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I leave off with a large mosaic. Hope you all enjoyed! :thumbsup:
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It's so... perfect. &apls
Marsh, I am sorry. I tried to find the appropriate words to describe the awesomness of your pictures. I could not find any. :( So let me just say: This is awesome. ;D
You need to stop. I'm gonna stroke out or have a seizure if I absorb any more awesomeness.
Wow! I am just green with jealous rage right now
Wow love your MD marsh
just great how you can make those cities :P
WOW...!!! Fantastic mosaics, my friend!!! Really a great work!!! Amazing city!!! &apls &apls &apls
:o
Jesus.
Why did I have a look in here?
Oh boy. Am I gald not to built in a desert. I might have compared my style with you. Not a good idea ... :-[
Take care - and don't forget to make backups!
Bernhard :thumbsup:
kodlovag: Thank you!
RickD: Thanks!
cubby420: lol, thanks!
i_love_lamp: Thanks!
peter007: Thank you!
Tomas Neto: Thanks!
Nardo: Lol thanks! And don't worry I do. ;)
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my eyes just exploded from awesomeness. Thanksfkj sfioueagernaui ghaerug hdjf adjkfgio werugpaerign ergbueriapgh 9er8yt 34gjkdfgh
Great work. The cities and landscape fit perfect together. &apls
Wow, the region's coming along great! The beachside houses look really nice and the mosaics in your previous update are phenomenal. The fog effect was really neat too!
The amount of realistic details that you have manage to add in to your city is incredible and makes me a little jealous.
Can I get a close up on two different places please. The river transition between game water and plop water. And that diagonal bridge, please.
Great work my friend, great work.
Robin :thumbsup:
lovely work marsh as always.
Very good stuff here ;)
like the "uncommon" way you build this desert city :thumbsup:
I think we should ignore the comments and views requirements and move this MD straight to the "classic" section where it belongs.
This is just awesome, and whats even more impressive is how well you've captured 2 deceptively distinct architecture styles: The North African/Sahel and Arab styles. While alot might think they are one and the same, they arent, and you have done both justice.
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i_love_lamp: Lol, thanks. :)
nbvc: Thank you! :)
noahclem: Thank you! I'm still trying to find more houses. I've lotted some of my own which I found in a prop pack, so on the actual update there will be more variety. ;)
rooker1: Thanks! Where exactly are you talking about for the Plop water to in-game water transition? ATM I don't have any. &mmm
And I'll show you the diagonal bridge eventually. ;) Probably after I finish that river delta. I have lots that I haven't shown. In fact, about 3 entire large tiles. :-[
mightygoose: Thank you! :)
Girafe: Thanks! I try to be as original as possible. Even on the most un-original things. ()stsfd()
nedalezz: Lol. I'm not even half-way there yet. :-[ And I'm glad you think I've gotton the architecture down good. Cause in reality I have never been to those places. ;D
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First of all.
Thank you to "Lowkee33", for providing lots of information on how to mod terrains from my questions and also from his tutorials.
Terrain Mod Tutorial - Basic - http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11690.0 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11690.0)
Terrain Mod Tutorial - Advanced - http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11691.0 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11691.0)
& Thank you to "Orange" For his PyreneanTerrainMod.
Link - http://www.toutsimcities.com/downloads.php?view=1641 (http://www.toutsimcities.com/downloads.php?view=1641)
Note- In the following Update I will be talking out of my ass. This is probably the most basic terrain modifying there is, yet I try to sound professional and smart. Please ignore that fact. I'm just trying to be nice and let everyone know how I got my terrain. Thanks! ;D
So, recently I have found a great new terrain mod for Nouadhibou. Orange's Pyrenean Terrain Mod.But one problem. I have a desert region. However, I really love the textures @ sea-level. Solution, make those texture appear everywhere! I used pretty much this same thing to get my terrain for Lemsid, but with a different terrain mod.
So as I put Orange's terrain mod in, The textures at the sea are really nice. A very detailed and beautiful sand. However, higher elevations make grass. And this is a desert. Grass is a no-no.
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So, there is a simple way to fix this!
I opened the program that reads living I's.
And then I opened the terrain mod file.
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Went to the "Exemplar File"
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Went to "Temperature Range Factor" and then "edit properties",
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And changed the value from .33somthing, to a very high number. (20)
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Opened SC4 and....
Whee. The textures are sandy from Sea-Level to the mountain tops!
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I used a similar method to get my terrain for the region of Lemsid. (In the last update) Using Heblem's Yucatan terrain mod, and making it so that yellowish grasses at high altitudes appear at sealevel. Replacing the desert textures there.
I Hope this can help anyone out there trying to make terrain mods. You have to start with the simplest stuff, to move on to more advanced things. ;)
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My eyes exploded from that awesome mosaic.
I agree, i really like the terrain in both your regions :) quite unique and suit the cities quite well
Tell me about it Jordan. Marsh has me on at least my fifth pair of prosthetic eyeballs :o
Seriously marsh...keep up the awesomeness.
Interesting terrain mod tweaking. Something to consider for the future....
Nice shots too as always, especially the lush creak in the last couple shots. Is the water in the earlier, urban ones real or plopped? And if real what have you done to it? Look forward to more soon :thumbsup:
Awesome work with the terrain mod there
Will
Hello. Today we venture out of the Gansbaai Kingdoms. :)
I have 4 regions I've been working on. Why? I don't know. I just love doing different things in SC4. (Doing just a desert City would get boring after a while.) But having different things to keep me occupied keep me more interested in the game. I greatly enjoy trying different things.
My most recent venture has been a mid-western city.
This city isn't a greatly-detailed city like Nouadhibou & Lemsid. It's more of a realistic city. It's 100% grown. If a building I don't like comes up, I buldoze it until one I do comes, and then make it historical.
However my question is this,
Would you like to see more of this city?
Mostly asking because there are a lot of These styles of cities out there, and it might be very mainstream and boring?
I will work on it either if you all say yes or no. But if you say yes, I will post updates on it once in a while.
So, what do you think?
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Any work from you, no matter the tile or type of city it is, is worth seeing!
Robin :thumbsup:
Nice job touching up that terrain mod! I quite like how it's sandy but has a touch of green here and there! Your riverbank in that same update is just breathtaking!
Great looking city today! I wouldn't mind a closer look at a few neighborhoods in this city. I like the diagonal suburbs!
Would you like to see more of this city?
Oh yeah, I want!!! Fantastic city my friend, really very nice!!! :thumbsup:
Absolutely let's see more :D Variety is the spice of life! I look forward to viewing these neighborhoods closer up.
Marsh, I feel strange about your transition to more typical fare and want to express my feelings about it. When I first saw this city, I thought...wow!...that's really cool! I'd love to see more of that! I'm sure you'd tackle this material with your own unique vision and attention to detail that mark the rest of you updates. But now, looking at the city a second time and revisiting some of your recent and older creations...I just feel kind of, disappointed. Your updates are something I look forward to because you're doing things no one else is even trying in sc4. I mean, the arctic, Middle Eastern, and North African cities you've constructed are special not just because of your talent and eye for unique styles, but because other people weren't even bothering to give them a shot. Hell, I still won't! :D I wouldn't know where to start. I want to see that...the stuff that is breaking the barriers of what I and many others thought was possible in the game! If your more or less bored with the styles mentioned above, how about giving something new a try? Japanese or Chinese styled cities? Pacific islands? Just ideas. But, I do think your heart lies in creating exotic locations and pushing the boundaries.
Well that sure was long-winded. %confuso Whatever you decide to do thought, I'm sure I'll be amazed. Peace - Andrew
Don't even bother asking whether we want to see more from it! $%Grinno$%
Great tutorial from the previous update, gotta try that some time in the future :thumbsup:
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That was amazing ! Your work with photoshop is great, :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Replies:canyonjumper, travismking, cubby420 & penguin007: Thank you!
noahclem: Thank you! It's jeroni's transparent ploppable water. ;)
Battlecat: Thanks! I personally didn't like the green.... &mmm I think it has something to do with the in-game shadows.
Bill_Chen: Thank you! I'm glad you like my MD! :)
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rooker1, Tomas Neto, noahclem(2) & io_bg: See below comment VVVV
cubby420:QuoteMarsh, I feel strange about your transition to more typical fare and want to express my feelings about it. When I first saw this city, I thought...wow!...that's really cool! I'd love to see more of that! I'm sure you'd tackle this material with your own unique vision and attention to detail that mark the rest of you updates. But now, looking at the city a second time and revisiting some of your recent and older creations...I just feel kind of, disappointed. Your updates are something I look forward to because you're doing things no one else is even trying in sc4. I mean, the arctic, Middle Eastern, and North African cities you've constructed are special not just because of your talent and eye for unique styles, but because other people weren't even bothering to give them a shot. Hell, I still won't! I wouldn't know where to start. I want to see that...the stuff that is breaking the barriers of what I and many others thought was possible in the game! If your more or less bored with the styles mentioned above, how about giving something new a try? Japanese or Chinese styled cities? Pacific islands? Just ideas. But, I do think your heart lies in creating exotic locations and pushing the boundaries.
Well that sure was long-winded. Whatever you decide to do thought, I'm sure I'll be amazed. Peace - Andrew
I see what you mean. I also feel it. After I took the photo I wasn't as happy with it as most of my other pictures. (Also reflected in my attitude twords mainstream stuff.) I wasn't even that proud of it because I know I could have put that effort towards something more unique. Like plans I have on some islands...
Anyway I am not even continuing on the region anymore. I agree with you in what you said.
...That being said... Here's a teaser. :) (Way better then that mid-western city)
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Amazing. &apls &apls
Incredible stuff here marsh. I've just gone back and read your MD from page one. It's pretty cool to see how your style has changed over time. I love what you're doing with the river banks and their foliage. Your city building is absolutely stunning as well. Nice work.
Geoff
Awesome desert coastline as usaul there my friend.
Bit of a silly qeustion on whether we would want to see that city. OF COURSE!!!! it looks amazing!!
Will
Haha! You're ridiculous! :thumbsup: Keep doing that thing you do man, cause this kind of stuff seems unreal. Your tress lines are immaculate as usual, and the reef ridge or sandbar or whatever that is an incredible idea. :satisfied:
Wow! Fantastic detailing; I'm eager to see the whole update! :thumbsup:
My friend, all in your MD is spectacular, fantastic!!! Cities and landscapes!!! Then, What you to decide shows us will be always wonderful, like this teaser!!!
Awesome teaser!!! &apls &apls
A terrific picture &apls Very nice work on every aspect. It took me a while to have a good guess at how you made the water look like that.
I am glad I could help with the textures. Often the things I find make me say "Marsh would like this". I think you have great motives, and perhaps I can share more possibilities with you? Let's focus on the water/beach:
In that same Terrain Exemplar there are three properties:1) "Water Depth for Max Alpha",2) "Water Min Alpha". and 3) "Water depth to Color Gradient Factor". It looks like yours are not the default values, so perhaps you already know about this. Variable 2 is the transparency of water at 0 depth (right at land), variable 1 is the depth of water at which it becomes not transparent at all, and variable 3 is the rate this happens. So for you, it looks like anything deeper than 22 meters (or below a terrain height of 178 meters, do you know of the "terrainquery" cheat?) will be 100% water textures. Anything less deep and we are seeing the below-water-textures and the water texture acting as an alpha layer above it.
There are more variables in there to play with. Another is something like Sea-Bed Depth. There are actually two underwater textures. One is the "deep-sea" texture, and the variable I mentioned controls how deep the switch happens.
If you want I could explain how to import your own textures. I can say that importing them is not the hard part, making the textures good is.
The fact that you are using my tutorials makes me happy. They are at about 135 views each and no replies, so it's good to know they are written in English :) I may update them today.
Keep up the good work.
What can I say, you've outdone even yourself with that last mosaic! Just &apls &apls &apls
Reminds me a little of little tropical islands you can find all over Western and Eastern Africa with forts on them built during the colonial years.
Outstanding!
Breathtaking coastal desert! You did an amazing job detailing the area!
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nbvc, calibanx, penguin007, cubby420, Thomas Neto, nedalezz, & Battlecat: Thank you all! ;D
Lowkee22:Interesting stuff. I've been playing around with a lot of different values. Hopefully I can find a good one. :)
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"What do you think of the real life Nouadhibou?"
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I think you missed my reply :P ::) But that's not a problem ;)
As for your question, I'm more interested in seeing your interpretation of Nouadhibou, or however it is called :D (although the real-life pic is nice, too)
Edit: Ah, okay. Nice photoshopping then ;D
There is no real Nouadhiobu. That is just a photoshopped picture I made of how I imagine the city would be, taken out of SC4. ;)
,marsh
Actually...
There is a real city on the border of Mauritania and Western Sahara on a peninsula very much liked the one you're using on your SC4 map called Nouadibou! Its more of a very small town really...your version is much better!
And the photoshop picture...perfect!
Man, that last mosaic was just bluffing ! &apls
WoW great pic. It looks very realistic
Sorry for the lack of updates recently. (Just making teasers) But I've been working on some stuff. Mostly for my new Region. [Will not be part of Gansbaai]
For a teaser it is a *wisperwisper* region. ::)
Any who What I am doing requires a lot of stuff not already made. So?.... Make my own. ;D
First of all I made a terrain mod.
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Avalible on the STEX --> http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=25493 (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=25493)
However it is not 100% complete. I'm going to eventually add snow-caps to it, as well as make the textures at higher altitudes more varied. It is roughly based off areas of Colorado and South Dakota. A sandstone-shaded Prairie.
For some stuff in the region, I've made some mayor-mode plopables of Wild West style buildings.
The lot's are too big for many of these so MM plopables allow for more freedom when placing them.
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And finally, not to do with this region, I've made some of frogface's slums into mayor-mode plopables as well.
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Marsh, you crafty son of a b...what are you up to? ()what() My expectations are raised big time. :thumbsup:
cubby420: And I hope I exceeded them. ;)
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Time to take a trip out of Gansbaai. To a far away land, both in distance as well as time. To circa. 1842. The time of...
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The time of Cowboys and Indians...
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...of stage coaches and train robberies...
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...of ranchers and trappers...
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...of gold mines and "Boom-towns"...
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...of buffalo and wagon trains...
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...a time of pristine, natural beauty.
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,marsh
another fantastic update :) Although rural is not really my thing you've intrigued me here
Very realistic my friend ! I Like the small details, Very nice &apls &apls
Oh my Gosh... This is totally awesome! I love it - the terrain mod, the rail, the towns, all the small details... It's unique! Can't wait for more! :thumbsup: &apls
Damn it!
I don't know whether I've commented here before, but your work with the landscape is marvellous not to say one of the best I've seen so far.
Haven't played SC4 for a long time but this makes me wanne open it again and do something special just like you did &apls &apls
Keep it up
Fabian
Fantastic work!! &apls &apls
This is quite marvelous! I don't think I have ever seen anything like it &apls &apls &apls
The only thing that's missing from your little wild west town is a church and a desolate graveyard :P
Absolutely awesome! Must have been a lot of work &apls Keep it up!
I have to admit that these scenes are gorgeous you work with flora items is really good and photoshopping skills impressive &apls &apls
Amazing pictures &apls &apls &apls
BOOM, HEADSHOT!
*mightygoose's head rolls back, the top half of his skull missing where his brain just kersploded*
A W E S O M E ... ! ! ! &apls &apls &apls
Another fantastic update, my friend!!!
Wow! Haven't been here in a while. What happened here? I thought this was a SC4 MD thread, not real life pictures? =)
&apls &apls &apls
I must tell you this though. Your Antarctica exploration, was something i was thinking about a long time, though I didn't do it, but should of.
This wild west is frikkin awesome, but still the main theme, the desert city, wau, it's really over the top of everything I've seen. All those realistic cities make me happy, but this, this send shivers down my spine.
AWESOME! &apls &apls
I don't know why I haven't commented before, I have just lurked, lurked and lurked and always my jaw has dropped to the floor. Your MD is just so full of everything that only few people have tried before, and your skills on placing everything are just amazing! This MD is probably in place 1 or 2 in my CJ/MD favourites, really well done!
Completely insane...I'm just going to stop playing the game now and walk away into the sunset :D
Err...I mean...ride away %BUd%
Love it, hun. Simply gorgeous. :)
Ethan
Extremely original to say the least &apls
Just fantastic pictures (all of them in this MD). I love your thematic approach.
Please, do continue :thumbsup:
Wanna help me pick my jaw up off the floor?
Frickin' awesome marsh! Great western scenes! I look forward to more ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
I honestly this this guy is a cheater, or either the best photo shop user ever. How someone can create that blows my mind away, seeing some of the pictures makes me just want to uninstall SC4. I couldn't even copy something like that. Hands down Marsh you make the best landscapes period! I would love to see a shot of a "concrete jungle" that you have made.
Holy Jesus.. :o
Ridiculous.
This is just ridiculous.
Truly a revolutionary of the game, you have eclipsed the set standard (which you probably set) yet again!
Utterly brilliant!
BTW, could you send me those ploppables you made? I could use them in Haven :)
Wow... Never had a full-page worth of comments before... Most yet I think. :P
so, "cracks fingers"
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travismkaing: Thank you. Thats 3 city-lovers so-far that I've manged to get to like my rural scenes. ;D
kelis: Thank you kelis :)
io_bg: Thank you. I actually made the terrain myself (not the textures) so that I could replicate a prairie feeling. I may not have got it down 100% But I think it came out very nice. :P
Fabian93: Thank you fabian! That means a lot. Also, it's funny. My work makes some people want to play SC4 again, let makes others want to "uninstall the game". :D
nbvc: Thank you! :)
Biriali: Does this work? ;)
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silentbreaker: Thanks. And yes, it was. ;)
Girafe: Thank you griafe! :)
Yan077: Thanks! :)
mightygoose: :D
Tomas Netos: Thank you! :)
strucku: Thanks a lot struca! I've been meaning to finish the Antarctica expedition sometime soon. Don't know when yet though. &mmm
Ciuu96: Thank you a lot Ciuu. :) Every day I relize about the many lurkers of my MD... and theres quite a lot of them. :D
cubby420: ;D Thanks!
ecoba: Thanks! :)
turtle: Thank you! And I will try to do so for as long as I can. ;)
CJ: Thank you jordan! :)
Allstillwell: Thanks. :) I try to use SC4 as much as possible but when there is no CC to support what I am doing, I have to resort to photoshop. I have some urban pictures... mostly in Nouadhibou, But I enjoy making nature more. It's more fun for me. I'll try and make some in the future. ;)
art128: ;D
nedalezz: Thanks. ;D And yes, I sent you a link in a PM. ;)
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So... Not an update, but I wanted to give you all a little christmas present. This is of an area I am working on in the wild west.
Click link for 1920pixel (png.) version. ;)
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And Merry Christmas!!! ;D
Holy.... Holy ..... I even can't find any words to describe that FANTASTIC picture! &apls &apls *saves the full sized one*
A W E S O M E ! ! ! &apls &apls &apls
Happy new year!!!
So, I was planning for a lot more on this update.... but I screwed up. I was screwing around with my terrain mod. (On the tile I was working on for this update) and when I quit I accidentally "Quit and save"...... :angrymore:
Anyhow, I have 3 pictures from it (counting the one from last time) So I'll post them anyways. This will just be a.... shorter update than usual.
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enjoy!
,marsh
This, my friend, is the most impressive use of SC4 I have ever seen. I seriously mean that. I've been around SC4 communities since 2005, and never have I seen anything so beautiful and, more importantly, creative. As I looked at those marvelous pictures of the Wild West, my jaw dropped to the floor. Your use of flora is astounding. What impresses me more than anything is that you attempted such an unexplored area of SimCity. I see this in multiple areas of your MD: Northern Africa, the Arctic, all of these are almost virtually unexplored territory. You, right now, are pushing the boundaries of SimCity 4, proving that the status quo midwestern or European W2W cities don't even scratch the surface of what's possible.
Very true Albus of Garaway. It doesn't even seem like marsh is pushing boundaries anymore, but rather is completely ignorant to the fact that there were any boundaries to begin with.
On to the update...first a question: are the rapids texture at the bottom of pic one from orange_o's recent content dump? It looks fantastic.
Secondly some criticism. I love the scenes you are showing off and that slow descent in the first pic is just great. Excellent prop use too, as always. The rock texture though...I'm not so in love with. Its distractingly repetitive in my opinion...I get what you were going for though, just something was lost in the offing.
Excellent!!! &apls &apls
Guillaume :thumbsup:
Very nice, I love your new project here! &apls
I fully agree with Albus of Garaway. I never thought that nature would look so beautiful. I am always complete surprised what you're going to make next.
Great landscapes. &apls
Wow...
I have no words, this is quite unbelievable...
&apls &apls &apls
Absolutely amazing work. Congratulations &apls
Very nice ! Your work with the flora is very amazing, truly fabulous ! :)
Ethan xx
I love your wild landscapes ... an unseen style untill now :thumbsup: ( at least for me ::)) . The rapids kit from David should be available before the end of January , I don't doubt you'll present us wonders with it . ;D
(Don't use too much visual effects to present your pictures to the competition , their natural grandness don't need them . $%#Ninj2 )
&apls &apls &apls
Cédric .
I don't have words to describe this update...
Amazing, my friend, really awesome!!! &apls &apls &apls
Happy new year!!!
Only AMAZING is the word that wants to go out of my fingers ! ;D &apls &apls
Wow. :o
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Sciurus, noahclem, peter007, nbvc, Yan077, io_bg, ecoba, Tomas Neto, art128 & RickD: Thank you all! ;D
Albus of Garaway: Thank you. That really means a lot. When I want to make a new region, I think about what I want to do. Not what I can. This has, although, resulted in many failed attempts at regions, but on the other hand, has resulted in my current work. :P Another thing is just my personality. I don't like doing what everyone else does.
cubby420: Thanks cubby. The rapids are not Orange's rapids. They are photoshopped in. Under that photoshopping are jeronij's plop water. The rock texture is very repetitive simply because it's a large cliff. I don't think any rock mod can change that. :-[
Badsim: Thank you Cédric. Theres lots of visual effects on some of my pictures simply because I like to photoshop them. It's something I like doing in my spare time. :P And I've been waiting for those rapids for a long time. I don't always like to photoshop in things (like the STR bridge) But sometimes I have to to get the thing that I want. ()stsfd()
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Happy New Year! From the Gansbaai Kingdoms!
A great time to introduce the Al Aauim! The largest city in Gansbaai.
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Happy new year marsh, and never stop to amaze us :)
Wow..., fantastic mosaic, my friend!!! &apls &apls
Happy new year to you, too!!!
An impressive series of updates here... good quality work. Very nice :satisfied:
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Terring7, Tomas Neto & Schulmanator: Thank you all. :)
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The city of Al Aauim. 5.5 million people strong. The largest city in Africa. It's location on the coast, as well as jammed in-between the mountains, the city is drenched in rain almost 90% of the year. The rich and the poor are contrasted drastically in the city. Gleaming skyscrapers house the rich, towering over the slums packed together on the mountainsides. At night, The many lights can be seen as far away as Lemsid. Neon lights, millions of ad-space. All produce the blinding light of the city inbetween the many mountain peaks, In the forge-like valley it resides in.
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,marsh
That is beautiful, marsh. You did a really good job and the buildings and trees actually look wet. Cool. &apls &apls
Great mosaics and city. &apls &apls
Great depiction of the crowded 3rd world city there!!! I love the choice of BATs and the overcrowded effect you have created
Will
This is absolutely gorgeous stuff!
The skyscrapers is incredible...I really like the mix you've come up with. I wish you would show us the shanty towns!
Just a piece of info: Lagos is the biggest city in Africa with a reported 15 million people living there!
Great pictures. The picture 5 is my favorite :)
My friend, wow..., fantastic!!! Great and awesome update!!! &apls &apls &apls
That's hawt
Incredible city you got there Marsh ! The asian feel is really awesome ! &apls
Quote from: nedalezz on January 02, 2011, 08:48:39 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous stuff!
The skyscrapers is incredible...I really like the mix you've come up with. I wish you would show us the shanty towns!
Just a piece of info: Lagos is the biggest city in Africa with a reported 15 million people living there!
is
Actually Cairo is Africa's largest city, Lagos is Africa's fastest growing city.
Fantastic update! &apls Seems you're good at building Asian cities, too $%Grinno$%
another fantastic update. It seems you have an amazing talent for any style of city. We have seen western, middle eastern, North African, Mediterranean and now finally Asian and they are all fantastic...
Some wonderful mosaics there!
Also fantastic work on these areas! :thumbsup:
I need to ask one question, is it a good idea to use the Artic terrain bush in a desert terrain to make like Iceland or something? I want to know for further use for my ME region. :P
Gorgeous update, great work! &apls &apls Your choice of BATs is excellent.
Excellent update!!
I think I like the last mosaic the best with the winding, crowded housing in the trees.
Your work just gets better and better.
Robin :thumbsup:
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greckman, nvbc, penguin007, Terring7, Tomas Neto, i_love_lamp, art128, io_bg, travismking, bat, noahclem & rooker1: Thank you all! You will definitly see more of this city. From the shores to the Favels's. ;)
nedalezz & zgmfx88s: I', sorry I have failed. I don't always get my facts right. I have the research motivation of an 8th grader on a science fair project.. ??? :P
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***You may have noticed I changed the title. I want to do much more with this Wild West stuff. I think you all like it. :) ***
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Kittredge, Colorado. (fictional in my land ;) ) A town on the Western frontier. Growth ensues as more and more people move here, for the hope of striking it rich, and from the pictures of beauty artists have always depicted of the place.
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,marsh
Great Wild West scenes! Reminds me that I still have to unlock some achievements in Red Dead Redemption. ;)
Like I said in « Show us your small towns » :
Stunning pictures , they seem to come straight from a Western movie ! Great use of coordinated lanscaping tools , surely one of the best ones I've seen with Yann and his Corsica ... . :thumbsup:
I've to add there , that I enjoy particularly that feeling of empty spaces with , at the same time , so many fine details to look at .And , the overall is so beautiful ...
&apls &apls &apls
Cédric.
Fantastic work on those scenes. Badsim hit the nail on the head with the empty space/extremely detailed space comment. It gives a very realistic look.
May I ask what are those stones you've plopped along the river?
Fabulous landscapes Marsh &apls &apls &apls
Simply gorgeous ! :o
I agree with Cédric about how, there seems to so much open space, yet so many details. The area is just stunning, and also very realistic (or as close as you can get ;) )
Ethan
What a great new direction to take in the game! &apls &apls Your new town lives up the expectations you set in the photo competition :thumbsup:
For anyone interested, I've added a Table of Contents on the first page. ;)
Wow, this is just amazing, your pictures just made me sing (and now listen to) the "Good, Bad and Ugly" theme while looking at them, the feeling in that song is just like in your pictures. Absolutely amazing, if that would be RL, I would buy tickets to there immidiately! (if I had the money, of course :D)
Once again, your photos blow me away. I honestly cannot believe how beautifully natural your landscapes are. I bow down.
Jason
Fantastic detailing on this rural area! &apls
Replies:
RickD, Badsim, Girafe, ecoba, noahclem, Albus of Garaway & Skimbo: Thank you all! ;D
turtle: Those are by nbvc found here (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24793). ;)
Ciuu96: You can't exactly get on a plane to the late 1800's... :D
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Just doing some terrain work. If any of you are interested, you can see what I'm donig in the projects board. >>Here<< (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=12294.msg362121#msg362121)
;D
,marsh
All these pictures are simply awesome - from the skyscrapers to the dusty village. Awesome!
Your last update is amazing my friend ! I love that west ambient, those pics remenber me the game " Red dead Redemption "
Veri nice and keep up the good work &apls &apls
Wow..., another great and fantastic update!!! A W E S O M E !!! &apls &apls &apls
Wow! Barren landscapes are fairly common in mayor diaries because they haven't been "worked" on yet. You've done an excellent job at a realistic intended barren landscape! &apls It looks so real!
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Ninevah, kelis, Tomas Neto &sumwonyuno: Thank you all! :)
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Just some more of me having fun with photoshop. :P I hope you like.
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,marsh
Forgot your last update... a real shame :-[
This is just amazing, I don't know what to say anymore...
&apls &apls &apls &apls &apls
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Thank you yan. ;D
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Not Lake Garcener... but a small Alpine lake up near the tree line. :)
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,marsh
Fantastic! I love the reflection in the alpine lake and I must say those shorelines on Lake Garcener are probably some of the best I have ever seen. Perhaps you should do a tutorial on them. ;)
I agree with Utvaw. Love the reflections
Wow I have missed some updates. I just love you Wild-West style. You're really a genious when it comes to rebuilding nature. One question: Where did you get these flat little grey stones, I can't remember seeing them somewhere else up to now?
Beautiful nature shots there the creeks look really realistic
Will
I can't get over your pictures! They are just...wow! I would absolutely love it if you posted a tutorial on how you do your the detailing for your creeks in rivers, because they look phenomenal.
Jason
My words arn't enough to explain how awesome that image is... &apls &apls
btw, can you release or send me the sand terrain which you use for your middle east cities because I don't have enough time for modding nor do I have any experience in modding. It would be most grateful it you sent me the file, I really don't want my Middle East region crashing constantly cuz of flora. :P
&apls
Not sure what else to say.....but those last pics are amazing.
I too would love see a tutorial on how you do your shore lines. Also where did you gets those flat rocks?
Robin :thumbsup:
Great shots of these landscapes!!! :thumbsup:
Wowwww...!!! Awesome, fantastic, amazing!!! &apls &apls
Fantastic landscapes! The reflections in the small lake are cool as well! :thumbsup:
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peter007, ManuelR, penguin007, bat, Tomas Neto & io_bg: Thank you all! ;D
Evillions8: I will see. I don't want to really distribute it because it's not my textures. ;)
Albus of Garaway, rooker1 & Utvaw: Well I took the comments here and on ST & CSGf,(strangely large amount on this update :P ), and I hope you love this tutorial. ;D ;D
Anyone who wanted the "flat rocks": See the link for "Flora Set by Sorchin" below. ;)
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Alright. There was a large amount of comments about it, so I finnally decided to do this. I hope you all appreciate it. ;)
This is NOT A TUTORIAL. This is simply showing a area being made, from start to finish.
Custom Content: -All the MM-plops that I use. :)
JRJ Transparent Plopable Water (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1227)
Transparent plopable water
Flora Set by Sorchin (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=17099)
This come with water which I use a lot, as well as rocks too.
HBS Ploppable Chihuahuan Desert Mod (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24359)
I use these A LOT in my Wild West region.
GDV Mayor Mode Tropical Tree Set (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=13067)
GDV Mayor Mode Tropical Sea Set (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=13068)
Awesome stuff for tropical areas.
SimFox TreePack #2 (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=21640)
I think everybody has these. :P
Simfox's Chesnuts (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=20646)
PEG PPond Terrain Props Pack 1 (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22701)
Again, think everyone has these. Nice plopables PEG made.
RRP Pasture Flora ChrisAdamas3997 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1886)
Nice pasture flora.
PEG MTP Mayor Menu Scrub Brush Mod (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=20930)
Maxis scrub for mayor mode.
HBS Tropical Flora Pack (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24399)
Nice trees, as well as plopable sands which are really awesome. :) The trees are a bit too green. I usually use them mostly for small areas.
HBS Ploppable Volcanic Rock Mod (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24358)
HBS Ploppable Sandy Rock Mod (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24357)
HBS Ploppable Mossy Rock Mod (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24356)
HBS Ploppable Maxis Rock Mod (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24355)
HBS Ploppable Gray Marble Rock Mod (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24354)
HBS Ploppable Grassy Rock Mod (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24353)
A bunch of rocks by Heblem.
nbvc - Grey Rocks (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24793)
JRJ Plop a Garbage (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=64)
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So today lets all build a river. :) (terrains may vary :P)
I am building this river in a tough location. On the side of a mountain. Not much flat ground up hmere.
Lets run a street (hopefully you have a slope mod) up where we want the river. This will help make the terrain around the stream easier to make, and the water will look much nicer too because it is on ground only sloped in 1 direction. Where I am building mine, there is already a eroded, canyon, of sorts. So it seemed like a decent place to build it. (I am using a real-world based map.)
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...ran it up almost the whole mountain...
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Now. What water shall we use?
I am going to skip PEG's because it's too dark for what I envision.
Scorchin's water?
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Love the color on this one.
Lets see jeronij's transparent water.
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Nice, but lets see something first.
I tried out random plop-flora on each of them. jeronij's, being transparent, is above the ground some ways so that smaller things will appear under it.
In most cases I would use scorchin's water, but I think for this particular thing I will use the transparent water.
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Although lets fix 1 thing. Lets use the 1/2 tile sized water rather than the full-tiled sized one. It will make a smoother shoreline.
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Onto the flora. :) ... kinda...
Rocks.
An important thing is to work with the terrain. You can easily cover up 100% of it and have JUST ploppable flora, but I don't like that.
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And yes, I use many different MM-plopables. Even on areas this small.
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Now for some small grass?
Here I just plopped some of heblem's grass from his tropical flora pack, and chrisadam's grass. (hard to see here)
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Here I've added simfox's trees. I'm not going into immense detail for reasons. You should place this stuff on what you feel is right. Not randomly, and not uniform. There may be types of trees in one area, but not another. In real life the same types of trees are not everywhere.
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You could although.... use this shortcut.... :P
I've tried making a tree controller using simfox's trees. Not THAT divers, but it works for me because it works as a good filler for large expanses.
I've atached the file to the bottom of this post for anyone who is interested. ;)
You need simfox's tree pack as well as Heblem's Tropical Flora Pack. (Links at the top of the post.)
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THIS however is not a large expanse of land. So let's continue using the MM plops and not a god mode brush.
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Adding various flora along the shoreline.
You can see more then 1 type of flora that I add. There are actually a lot of different types of grass under & near heblem's desert flora.
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Thats all for today.
Next update I will show the finished area and more. (It will look a lot better.) ;)
,marsh
And for those interested,
Simfox's tree controller - Linkie (http://www.mediafire.com/?3p86m7ci3kf24m2)
You need Simfox tree pack and the HBS Tropical Flora Pack.
Great work with Lake Garcener and nice that you show us how you make your rivers. &apls
Can you provide a link to Heblem's dirt? I can only find the rocks. ()what()
There part of the HBS Tropical Flora Pack (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24399) (Which I did link. $%Grinno$%
I will just say 'wow' like the rest here, absolutely gorgeous detailing. And thanks for all the links to the different styles of plopables.
Nice tutorial, I'm not really good at detailing but your pics will certainly help me get better ;D
Very nice!!!
Nice tutorial! And looking forward to the finished area... ;)
The results look great! The choice of ploppable rocks are a good combination. SimFox's trees are really great to work with, and they do well for a dense canopy effect.
Wow. Just wow &apls
And thanks for the link to nbvc's rock. I somehow missed it.
Wow, that's a fantastic scene already! And you're not even done the details yet, can't wait to see it finished.
You could ask Oragane for permission to release it, I'm sure he would.
As for your guidelines, OMG!!! &apls That really helps ALOT! :satisfied:
The maling od this river is a instrictive tour, thanks for that
I am currently unsure about Gansbaai and The wild west right now. I am getting... bored with them. Honestly I don't know what to do. Work just is now excruciatingly slow. I plop 3 trees and then I get sick of it. I'm currently asking myself, what should I do? I'm thinking of maybe writing a story of some sorts. If anyone has any ideas, I am totally open.
For now I shall be taking a bit of a break. For me a break could just be a few weeks (I usually play SC4 everyday) but again, I am unsure. I'm just not able to find anything really exiting at the moment. Maybe writing a story can trigger my imagination.
Let me clearly state. This is not dead. I'm just taking some time off to brainstorm ideas. ;)
,marsh
Don't worry, happens to me too from time to time. Sometimes I can't stop playing and have lots of great ideas, other times I have no inspiration at all.
That's too bad to here and I hope it'll only be a short break. I think your work here is an inspiration to a lot of people and certainly takes the game to places it wouldn't otherwise be.
One idea: How about an sub-arctic region? And no, not just because I live in Finland. $%Grinno$%
Consider this:
1. Recent advances with mayor mode seasonal ploppables have opened massive possibilities with such a region
2. A large number of high-quality "commie blocks" have been created recently which could be fairly appropriate, at least for a Russian or industrial-based region (plenty of large ports and energy extraction projects up north)
3. Some pretty nice ski-hill/winter recreation content available relatively recently.
Just throwing out an idea ;) Good luck with whatever direction you decide to take.
Well, I have not really taken much of a hiatus. I'm enjoying SC4 again. Taking my time though. Not rushing to through out updates, as well as writing a story. I'm enjoying it quite a bit. I think you all will love it too. The Gansbaai Kingdoms though... I think are done. I have become bored of it. Gansbaai had a really great run, but I think it is time to be over. Possibly the Wild West too, which was just a thing to do aside from Gansbaai. Although I'm unsure. Should I keep it in this CJ? To... keep the memory alive, to say?
Thanks for all of your support. I know you love this stuff. I will try to keep it up. :)
,marsh
After seeing the sneak speaks you've showed us I'm pumped to see your actual MD..Can't wait! :)
this looks so wonderful! :thumbsup:
I really enjoy your building style, and hope you do start another MD once you find your inspiration again.
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Thinking of writing a story-base CJ for a while. I think I have finally done so. :)
I'm deciding to leave it in this topic, to keep Gansbaai... "alive" and have people continue to enjoy it. It will also not make me have to start over in the MD ranks, and keeping my viewers. :)
I started building the plugin folder for this region a week or 2 ago. And have been starting it the past week 1/2. Yes, I work fast. Why? Because I DO love this game. It is very enjoyable for me no matter what I build.
This City you can assume is in a fictional time line. I wont say much else, And let you discover everything for yourselves.
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A world in anguish. Serindriea, 1998. The dawn of a new millennium is closing in. People move to this, "beautiful" city every day. Beautiful, I can argue that. This city is hell. Although I have never seen the outside of the city since I was 6, It's safe to amuse we live in a pit of despair. Living in the slums of the city. Well... the entire place is a slum. The wealthy live in the hills. The only wealthy being those favored by the duke. A borderline Tyrant of the city. Following blindly, the people love him. I mean, just throw a few extravagant parties ever year and you can win over the love of the people.
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6 years old, when I came here. Then it was nothing more then a few shacks along the riverbed in beautiful forest. Now it is a hellhole. So many factories. A blight place. The contamination is so intense it feels like twilight, even during the day. The air feels like an anchor. Clenched by soot from textile mills and Steel Furnaces. 20 years I've lived here. I don't want to stay much longer.
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There used to be small mills. Built from wood, and with shingle roofs. But now massive facilities have taken those over. And smokestacks tower over the city. Across the river many of these still stand. I go there often; to remind me of simpler times. The Oak and Maple trees give the sense of the country side.
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The river is a relativity calm one. Only roars in the early spring months after the snow melt. It serves as a good waterway for many ships. Very many, in fact. It's a very busy waterway. The numerous bridges along it don't help much either. Theres massive steel bridges, suspensions, as well as one large rail drawbridge. Famous for it's treacherous location. The ports are almost exclusively industry. But a few unlucky people live down there. And I thought my "home" was bad.
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The city boomed as soon as Duke Piarnon Agustine made this his home, after leaving the capitol, Athenea. A strong fierce man. Threatening and tyrannical. Tall with a noticeable scar across his neck. He wasn't always this way. He used to be a great man, when he first came here that is. But power changes people. It can change anyone.
He lives in the hills. Away from the grime and grit of the city. Since living there he has lost his cares for Serindriea. A beautiful place. Trees swaying in the wind, the creeks slowly trickles by. It's easy to loose your cares up there.
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Wow, awesome work Marsh! &apls The city is "beautiful" and that storyline adds to it. I'm curious where you'll take us with this! :thumbsup:
Very impressive stuff here (as always!) I especially love the mix of residential and industrial buildings. It seems quite Victorian.
I'm just wondering, have you ever read any of China Miéville's books (especially Perdido Street Station (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perdido_Street_Station))? Your city looks like it has been taken directly from his imaginary city of New Crobuzon; a city full of poverty, filth, oppression, corrupt bureaucrats and an insanely rich elite.
If you haven't read any of his books, I would definetely recommend it. I bet you could get a lot inspiration!
This new projekt looks very promising. I will definetely be back :thumbsup:
Wow nice update
Marsh. &apls
Good industrial picture !! :) and nice photoshopping
Great work there......reminds me of my local town of Birkenhead. Nothin ere' other than derelict docks...piles of rubble the list could go on. :)
Awesome update and fantastic city! You've captured the atmosphere in the best possible way :thumbsup: &apls
Some great shots of your beautiful city!
The night image is looking really fantastic!!!! :thumbsup:
Looking forward to more...
Awesome start! I like the story, haven't seen any story-based MD for a while. The photoshopping is also awesome, as well is the city! Looking forward for more of this greatness! :)
That is absolutely amazing bud :) &apls
Amazing city marsh!
Do you use a new SAM-texture? ???
-Matthijs
Simply amazing Marsh. These are some stunning industrial areas you've created. Hope to see more from this uhhh.... "beautiful" city.
Mike
I know it's so gloomy and everything, and really depressing (I think we discussed that in chat last night, eh? :p)- but, I love it, hun ! I really like the story as well, it's very captivating. :)
Ethan
Wow, plenty of pollution. But still interesting :)
Good pics, I cannot say much more :D
great Pictures, as always &apls
Oh man Marsh, You are the god of City Journals. This seems a little like an Endora inspired journal. Which ranks in probably my top five journals I've ever seen. Yours is up there too, so this new development is pretty exciting. Also, as you know I really love stories. I can't wait to see how this goes!!
Long time, no see! Great stuff lately Marsh! One quick question: how are you liking rivit's replacement street set?
steampunk much?
Woah. You did all this in only two weeks? Boy, I am getting old, I do love this game since it came out but I need months for a small map ... :'(
Great work. Good choice of plugins, decent PS (not too much). Are these streets one of rivit's SAM mods? They do look good here! HMS Victory (at least I guess so) nect to an AEGIS cruiser looks rather strange to me but oh well ..
Take care my friend and don't forget to make backups!
Bernhard :thumbsup:
Fanstastic!!! Awesome update my friend!!! &apls &apls
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How I missed this update ()what()
It reminds me a bit of Endora, you're certainly an artist, I also cannot say much more.......
Yann :thumbsup:
Another CJ that I've somehow missed and spend too much time catching up on because it's so great! I agree with Yann - you're definitely an artist. This seems like more of a canvas than a game for you. Awesome work.
Hi marsh,
I´ve changed the place and will read Your always nice and impressive journal here on SC4D. And looking to Your new pictures again the only thing I can say is &apls.
I love Your stuff, greets, Carl
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noahclem, peter007, Girafe, wallasey, io_bg, bat, Ciuu96, Tyler, mikeski, ecoba, Terring7, Skimbo, Framly, Tomas Neto, & eufl: Thank you all! ;D
Biriali: I can not say I have. I'm not much of a book reader. But if I ever need to that one will be at the top of my list. It sounds intriguing. :)
MrMAvE94: Thank you. And yes I did. It is by "rivit" on the STEX.
eldaldo: Thank you. I must say I have been really inspired by Endorra making this. And, like you, that is high on the list. :P
cubby420: They are very nice. :) They add a sort of... run down, dilapidated feeling that the maxis streets don't quite accomplish. :P
i_love_lamp: ::)
Nardo69: Yes I did. ()stsfd() Although this past week... I have played SC4 none. (I play in strides. :P) The port I was experimenting with. Modern day battleships next to steamships and 17th century sailing vessels does look strange... but I think it fits... somehow... ??? :P
Yan077: As I've said to eldaldo, It's been a big inspiration. :P
jgehrts: Thank you, and may I welcome you to the MD. :P I'm really happy you like it.
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Wow Marsh! &apls and I thought your desert region was the best I've ever seen! I love the grit and grime simply amazing. Your attention to detail is simply the best ever!!!!!
One suggestion. Maybe between updates you could do another "mini" game play tutorial like you did with the river. I think it's safe to say that everyone would benefit from your knowledge.
I cannot wait for more bring on the grime!!!! :D
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Allstillwell: Thank you. :) Not every update, but I will try to if people really like them ::) (Like this one... well, kinda.)
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So, recently I have been working on tree controllers. Just simple ones right now. Nothing amazing. But pretty decent I could say (if I'm not being to modest.) At the moment all I can really make are 1 types of tree covering almost all altitudes. But I am trying to learn.
Check out this thread (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=12294.msg368636#msg368636) if you are interested. :)
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And I'll give you a nice pic for now because of lack of an update.
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Really nice pics marsh! &apls And the "Halloween effect" on the last picture is very good done :thumbsup:
Guillaume :thumbsup:
The second picture is so beautiful! Fantastic work...
(first, too!)
Nice dust bowl era effect. :)
Wow, my friend..., this second image is amazing!!! Great update!!!
Hi marsh ,
You're so talented :o ... you don't need anybody for urban atmosphere (with quaint charm ) like on the previous page , your mastery about various subject matters is utterly amazing ...
&apls &apls &apls
Can't wait to see what you'll do - some others wonders , for sure - with the TSC RuralPack (soon available: http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=12695.0 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=12695.0)) , I just hope that Girafe's seasonal maples will be soon published on the LEX as well . :)
Cédric.
My eyes! They've got that last pic imprinted on them! It's too good ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
I just now noticed that Creek in the bottom right hand corner....I looked at that last pic 10 times...heh. Amazing Marsh!
I don't know. I can never keep my mind set to 1 single thing. I like Gansbaai. As it allows me to do... well anything I want. Multiple things. I don't know if anyone knows this but I am actually in a union (USNW). And I've been having much fun with it. I've created an entire planet essentially, which I will show eventually.
Anyways. I'm bringing Gansbaai back. (You waited a "long" time right?... %wrd) It will be slightly different. Al Aauim is far away from the desert country. A dependency of it. Like how Hong Kong was to the U.K. Nouadhibou I have... plans for. (And have even opened up the region. ::). Now THAT is a long time eh'?)
You will see this all eventually.
,marsh
P.S. - I bet you all want to club me to death for not making up my mind... :D
Quote from: marsh on March 19, 2011, 07:05:44 PM
I bet you all want to club me to death for not making up my mind... :D
...just a little ::)
Looking forward to your reboot. :thumbsup:
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Location-
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Populations
Total Population: 9,868,369
Atar: 106,354
Baj Aih: 2,598,001
Élkchdr: 823,400
Khrsybicat: 2,633,065
Kkhaza: 710,807
Maihne: 698,675
Nouadhibou: 90,065
Zouerate: 2,208,002
General
Official Name: Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms
Short Name: Gansbaai
Demonym: Gansbaaian
Capitol: Khrsybicat
Largest City(Including Dependencies):[/i] Al Aauim
Largest City: Zukuraai
Currency: Gainsbaai Corrah - $1 = 11 Corrah
Enieo - $1 = .5 Enieo
Official Language(s): Arabic @ 93.65%
Official Religion(s): Islam @ 86.56%
People
(all based on # per 1,000)
Growth Rate: .29
Birth Rate: 19.66
Death Rate: 6.54
Migration Rate: -6.04
Life Expectancy: 76.51
Economy
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Communication
Phone Code: 111-111[111]
Phone Lines in use (land): 4,146,000
Phone Lines in use (wireless): 2,900,000
Internet Code: .rgk
Internet Users: 1,546,000
Transportation
International Airports: 9
Kilometer's of Railroad: 5,500
Kilometer's of Road: 221,372
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The planet Andonia. On it lies many nations. One of these is the Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms.
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The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms are a nation on the Western coast of the Nahazzan Desert. The desert has been slowly encroaching the entire continent for many years now. Desertification on a massive scale. Gansbaai is slowly growing to be a poor country. With the fall of the city of Nouadhibou due to a major financial crisis, the country is as it was in the 90's. Zukuraai is the only city prospering. With it's link to Fushan Qussit still retains it's oil wealth. Khrsybicat, the capitol, is a relatively poor city.People make a living off farming and selling goods at the vast markets.
The southern desert sands give way to a semi-arid climate in the Northern portion of the country. Small scrub lay on the ground while partiality higher elevations give way to pines and even snow in the winter months.
The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms - v.2. A lot is going to come ahead.
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Hmm,. maybe a good idea would be to allow other people to play as the other countries on the planet, and RP the diplomacy and wars and stuff like this. Anyway, I cant wait for the updates, as Gansbaii was one of my favorite MDs
Wow... I believe that something big and spectacular it's coming, here in your MD!!! I'll be watching!!! :thumbsup:
HOLY!!! FINALLY YOU'RE BACK!!! &apls &apls
I can't wait to see what's in store, I wanna suck all the inspiration up from you. :P
Replies: Tomas Neto & Evillions: Ty both!
travismking: There, in fact, is. The USNW (http://usnw.forumotion.com/). It's a SC4 union. One which I made that planet for. ;)
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[Excerpt] - Nouadhibou - A once prospering city. After a stock-market crash in the city, the entire place went bust. The city, now abandoned, is slowly being covered in sands. Increased spending lead to an increase in things people bought. With money they did not have. Millions of loans where taken out by the millions that lived there. Ones that could not be payed back. The banks essentially ran out of money. The city was deserted, going from. upwards of 5 million people, to less than 4,000. practically overnight. An estimate of 3,255 people still reside in the city. Those too poor to get out. The Nouadhibou stock market crash was felt around the world. In Gansbaai, aside from Nouadhibou, not so much. Other kingdoms in Gansbaai did not get hit this hard, mostly due to their poor stature, but it is definite that many countries will ---
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The Nouadhibou Dijuibul. 4,600 ft (1,500m) tall. It now stands quiet. No one to tend to it. No one to live in it. The building, which was completed less than 2 months ago, is the tallest structure on the entire planet of Andonia. Despite it being abandoned. What will it be now? Aside from just a spire out of the sands to symbolize the cities once great prosperity.
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The Quay. Nouadhibou's finest achievement. Gleaming skyscraper walls along pristinely clear canals. Now being reclaimed by the sands.
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The city will slowly be taken back by the desert sands. Slowly...
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The Port. Still being built. Now sits vacant. Filled to the brim with un-shipped goods, to remain there forever.
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The Nouadhibou Crescent. A grand achievement for the city. A hotel on the water. Now destined to sink.
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Construction was everywhere in the city. Mostly, along newly built roads in the middle of the desert. What now but piles of iron and glass standing. Alone.
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,marsh
absolutely LOVE IT. Thank you for bringing gansbaii back to us :) &apls . Is this a new region ? Looks almost the same as the last one, maybe its the terrain mod and your building style. Its not as tall (yet?) building wise though :)
And, i'm definitely looking into the union tomorrow, going to bed now though
woow. You ahve done a great job on photoshopping. It's fabulous.
Well, I cant stay Im disappointed you decided to bring the desert back, Ive always had a soft spot for Gansbaai :) Its the like Qumma I never finished, except 100 times better :)
Your update is spectacular, as per usual. The photoshop, the quality of the pictures, the way you've built and designed the city, its all top notch. Cant wait to see more!
That scenery, that photoshopping, those buildings... my jaw just dropped to the floor. :o Just awesome work, I'm glad that you decided to bring Gansbaai back! :)
I've decided, this is my favourite MD on this site. ;D Your photoshop skills are awesome, seriously. I also like the new direction that your taking with this, it's almost like a post-apocalyptic Dubai. Keep up the awesome work. :thumbsup:
Beautiful update marsh, glad to see Gansbaai back! &apls Very, very impressive.
I can't find any other words except:
absolutely amazing &apls
The pictures are really fantastic!
Great city in the desert!
Wonderful work on it... :thumbsup:
Awesome update!!
The sandstorm efect and how it invade the roads is simply perfect &apls &apls
I'ts just amazing marsh!
Spectacular! &apls :thumbsup:
Can you please be April's OSTIM? &apls &apls
That sandstorm effect is so realistic!! I really thought it really did happen in SC4. :o
You just set the bar higher and will always do. Keep up the awesome work! :thumbsup:
Excellent photo-editing as ever Marsh. Your imagination is fantastic to keep coming up with these clever ideas!
Now there is some original ideas and well thought out work.
I loved it as well!! We can always count on something special from you!!
Robin :thumbsup:
Wow...!!! Amazing!!! &apls &apls &apls
This is so awesome. As much as I love the accurate creation of cities, the demise always seems to be way cooler. maybe im just slightly demented. its most likely, however, the awesomeness possessed in these pictures
The Desert Storm looks great. The many ideas in the pictures here are great. I just love it.
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peter007, Ciuu96, apeguy, noahclem, Simcitler, bat, Kergelen, sc-4, sumwonyuno, Evillions, Reikhardt, rooker1, Tomas Neto, rushman5 & Dantes: Thank you all! :)
travismkking: Yes it is the same region. It just looks very different from last time. ;)
nedalezz: Thanks. Although this was in a way my way of leaving it. I've have not had as much fun with it recently. Although you can look forward to the next region I will create. ;)
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Well more play with modding. I was curious, so I used Orange_o_'s sand textures and made a beach mod. It is really beautiful. There is actually detail in the sand rather than it being flat.
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Here is the beach with no MM plops at all. Not photoshopped either.
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Wow, that looks good! :thumbsup:
Yeah It looks fine.
Orange makes good things and you can see that
Wow, beautiful work Marsh! The mod is fantastic and combined with your design makes wonderful beach pictures. I think I'll try to replicate your mod (unless you plan on sharing $%Grinno$% ). Looking forward to more!
Nice beach, reminds me the beaches in Zakynthos (ÆÜêõíèïò, island in Greece) :)
The beach looks fantastic. Will it be available for download?
I can't find any words to describe how was the two last updates, Marsh ! The abandoned city in the sand was just incredible ! &apls
ooo..eekk :o I know how hard your work to create em. it's pretty realistic, really nice work! :thumbsup:
I wonder where to download that beach textures and trees.. ()what() I would like to have em too..
Fantastic update my friend!!! Very nice!!!
Fantastic! If only I had your patience to play around with the terrains like you!
Good job marsh ;)
All that sand... I don't believe it, your last update is ...something so incredible :o
&apls &apls &apls
Excellent beach mod, the Orange's texture is perfect :thumbsup:
That's perfect for what I need right now, is it compatible with tesiru's limitless beach mod? ;)
For those interested, the HD Sandy Beach Mod is now on the STEX.
--> http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/26034-hd-sandy-beach-mod/
,marsh :thumbsup:
Well today I finished something. It is a massive mosaic, and I think it came out very well.
It is of the city of Al Aauim, (yes back to there :P) spanning almost the entire city tile.
enjoy. :)
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Hehe, nice try. But I enjoy even this small piece ;D
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sumwonyuno, peter007,, Terring7, art128, Tomas Neto, Reikhardt, Girafe, yan007 & kodlavag: Thank you all. ;D
noahclem, RckD, 976 & apeguy: It is avalible on the STEX ---> Linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/26034-hd-sandy-beach-mod/). ;)
Alright... serious update time. :D
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Holy.....
Absolutely incredible. Nothing more can be said.
-Jon
I'll say more! $%Grinno$%
Phenomenal update Marsh! The final mosaic is just incredible. I really like the rain/cloud effect overall as well! Also, thanks for the link but I downloaded your new beach mod the day you released it ;)
i don't like pictures with too much simple Photoshop. But your pictures are always great and captures my eyes &apls &apls :thumbsup:
Simple stunning :thumbsup:
Fantastic work. &apls &apls &apls
That is a very sharp looking mosaic, great effects.
Wow, very nice update.
Thanks for your beach mod. I enjoy it very much &apls
Great pics as ever Marsh, even my non-gamer wife was impressed!
Oh My God.
Fell from the chair.
Just amazing mosaic &apls &apls &apls
Stunning....presentation is really good too!
Awesome!!! &apls &apls
Just... perfect! :o You skills in this game and photoshop are awesome!
Beyond amazing! Great work, hun! :)
Ethan
Obscenely good...mind blowingly so &apls
Your updates always have a great atmosphere thanks to that wonderful Photoshop job. Makes it feel like a real place. And as always your shorelines look simply fantastic, some of the best I have ever seen in this game.
&apls &hlp verygood
This is so great. The landscape and the size really dominated everything. Fantastic! :thumbsup:
Where can I get the great desert-optic? I've been looking everywhere. :-\
Amazing update as always marsh, keep up the good work! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Another ridiculously gorgeous update!
Al Aaium seems to be very South East Asian inspired. Lets see, thats the Middle East, North Africa, Wild West, and now South East Asia covered :)
The mosaic was a work of art, just beautiful.
Wowzers.. Talk about an update! Very impressive!
No replies yet but I thought you guys should no where Al Aauim actually is. :P
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It's in that red circle...
To see it closer, here are multiple maps of the entire planet. (hidden in spoilers)
Maps of Andonia (http://usnw.forumotion.com/t44-maps-of-adonia)
Andonia is a planet of the USNW (SC4 Union). Which was drawn all by me. :)
This is the new home of Gansbaai, and it's dependancy of Al Aauim. So get used to it. ;)
Interesting world map.
Robin :thumbsup:
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Dantes: What exactly is the "Desert-Optic"? &Thk/(
nedalezz: Don't forget the Antarctic and Steampunk. ;)
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Great update Marsh!! Using the RHW around the airport, where OWR is often used, works really well and the airport itself seems perfect. Any chance to see a bit more of those highways on the edge of the zoomed-out picture? I look forward to seeing where that teaser highway picture takes us....
Very nice update marsh.
I like the airport very much, especially the realistic and spacial area.
Fantastic work. &apls &apls
Is the water in the last image photo shopped or a mod?
The airport is really well made, technically, but sorry to say but the runway is way to small (even with the under construction area finished) to let a 747 or even big planes land. You really should consider expand it again. But anyway that's a nice update ! :thumbsup:
Very nice airport, fantastic update!!!
You seem to have a talent for putting airports where you normally don't find airports, ie next to a mountain. But I think it looks good! And that's an interesting map you've put together there
Another fine update, that picture from the plane window was a nice touch.
Well done, Great airport my friend and great photoshoping &apls &apls Keep up the good work.
Fantastic airport!!
Your work always amaze me &apls &apls
Wow. I like that shot out of the Plane window, even if there is no way that would happen in RL. One thing, though: WHERE OH WHERE DO YOU GET THOSE JAPANESE ELEVATED TERMINALS? I'VE LOOKED EVERYWHERE AND CAN'T FIND 'EM! Looking forward to more!
-Alex
Here is a link to those airport terminals. http://tadasu29.sakura.ne.jp/bat-ALLstyle.html
I believe the top choice is it.
Fantastic airport! You are one of those players that just seems to get better and better, so much so you have become one of the revolutionaries of the game :)
Seems you have put quite some time and effort into map making. Looks great so far.
What an interesting airport.
Very well done and very realistic!!!
Robin :thumbsup:
Great pictures! Awesome work! :thumbsup:
aeak :o :o really realistic work!!!
I love how you create those landscape!! :thumbsup:
btw what is the watermod and terrainmod that you use??
I had to stop y here again as well and I must say: You've arrived at a point wheremost of us think you've reached the maximum but your style still improves :thumbsup:
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noahclemn: Yes. The RHW has more flexibility than OWR's. Smooth curves are nice. :P And since you asked... ::) Click meh. (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/gafibla/SimCity4/img0127.jpg) An older picture of the Highway loop.
nbvc: Photoshopped. I would not have made it so obvious but that water was brown and I already took the pictures. So I didn't want to re-do it just to switch out the water mod. :P
art128: I see. I spent a lot of time on the airport and I didn't want to spend any more... :D
Exla357: They are about half-way down this page - Linkie (http://www.bripizza.net/sc4/transport.html)
kaylacey: Those are not them. They are different (link above) but thanks for the help. :)
976: I am using Heblem's Yucatan terrain mod (STEX) And Dogfights water mod(s) (STEX & LEX, just search "Dogfight"). Although those are somewhat photoshopped.
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So I left Nouadhibou... however a new desert city in Gansbaai will be made. ()stsfd() Enjoy this teaser for now.
Also, if you want more behind the scense stuff. Check out this thread (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=12294.0). (Scroll down for recent things ;))
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Stunning shot my friend !!
Beautiful picture! Those textures Kodlovog found look great there (I've been visiting your swamp regularly ;) )
Thanks for sending me the other picture, great layout!
Very nice beach mod.
I would use it in a heartbeat.
(if I would play with simcity 4 instead of 3Ds MAX)
-Ernst
HEY! I saw that in your swamp! Great job as always marsh!
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I love that beach picture! &apls :o
Great photoshopping with this my friend &apls &apls
I like this detailed beach (forest?) and the good photo editing and design at the airline commercial =)
Love the ad marsh, looks great!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
The picture of the beach is beautiful!
The shot of the airplane is nice, too.
Looking forward to more...
Awesome photoshopping.
The colours are perfect.
When do you have your next update?
-Ernst
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kelis, noahclem, peter007, Exla357, somwonyuno, kelis[2], Skimbo, canyonjumper, bat & peter007[2]: Thank you all.
All: I'm currently working on the update. It's taking a while since it's.... well a new city. Not just one little portion of land like many other updates. So stay patient. ;)
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...I'm getting shipped off tomorrow. To war. The country is fighting in the largest war in the history of Andonia. I was drafted yesterday, notified by a knock on my door. Luckily I already know how to shoot from my dad while hunting. I'll be better off than others. The Duke ordered for as many people to be sent out as possible. Many without any training whatsoever. Five Million already sent out. Everyone getting packed onto ships, to be sent out tomorrow.
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When I got to the docks the Warships where lined up at the docks ready to go. Families saying bye to their relatives being shipped off. Everyone had someone to say goodbye to. Except me. All my friends already drafted. I had no one.
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As we shipped off I looked back on the city. Remembering the times I had there. I don't know whether it was good, or bad, that I was leaving. At the moment though, I was happy I was leaving. Goodbye Serindriea. It may possibly be forever.
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Marsh, those pictures are awesome as always. That story is very sad.
Just Awesome &apls
Amazing update. The peoples on the ship are great photoshopped.
(It's only a shame that I can still see them photoshopped.)
-Ernst
Given that I can't comment on ST; I have to do it here...
Every Serendreia update is a shot of depression for me, and this one is no exception. And if it wasn't enough with the pics, you even add that sad story... Thanks for giving us the opportunity of enjoying this CJ.
Just Awesome &apls &apls I like these pics my friend, great photoshopped and work, You're a great Simcity Player
&apls &apls &apls &apls
Awesome style and great pictures have exceled this MD through all the different MD categories and now you are finally in The Classics Section. Congrats my friend, it's a very well deserved move. &apls
Congrats from myself and The SC4D Staff!!
Wow, great pictures. &apls But I hate war. ()sad()
The pictures of the ship are awesome!
Great work on them.
awesome update marsh. :thumbsup: Is Gaansbai fighting in the war?
Fantastic pics as ever! A great and moving tale too! &apls
Congrats on the Classics marsh! You certainly deserve it!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Congrats on Classics &apls
Nice update and welcome to the Classics section!!!
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greckman, Framley, peter007, rooker1, RickD, bat, reikhardt, canyonjumper, netmod & Tomas Neto: Thank you all.
TekindusT: I had to post the previous update. I needed some "buffer time". :P Anyways, thank you. That is my aim with Serindriea. A depressing story. And I am glad I am accomplishing that.
kelis: I don't play SC4. I use it as a base to produce artwork. ;)
apeguy: You will learn more about the war in this next update. ;)
All: Thank you all. It's been almost a year and this move to the classics is a great honor. I hope to be able to continue Gansbaai for as long as I possibly can! ;D
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Lieutenant Johnson, my commanding officer, called me over to his side. He seemed to like me after frequent talks across the Vascan sea. He informed me of the mission we had. Detailing of the route and stops, ect; As well as our landing location in northern Trentannia. A newspaper lay on the table. Published a few weeks ago, probably obtained back in the country. It read:
--April 29th, 1948--
After years of controversial actions made by Trentannia, the people of Serendriea has been enraged by the most recent one. A major attack on a Naval fleet preforming tests and training in the Alcadean. 3 Cruisers, 4 destroyers and an aircraft carrier where all sunk in this single attack. The attack was unknown to the troops on those ships, and left over 2,000 dead. Serindriea immediately took this as an act of war, in a planet already in a state of extreme revolt and global unrest. Drafts are now in affect in Serindriea. 1.5 million citizens have already been shipped off.
"Is that where we're going Sir?," I asked.
"No," he replied. "We're going out to Trentannia itself. Takin' the war straight to their land."
He showed me a map of western Althena.
"Why is that area around Trentannia colored in grey?" I pondered.
"That is all Trentannian land. Conquered by them over the past few years."
"So, "I questioned again. "Why are we going straight for their homeland? Isn't that rather dangerous?"
"Attacking anything other than the Trenannian homeland would prove useless. They murdered twenty two hundred of our own men. We will murder the same. Any that die along the way. We will get that payback also." He continued, "an eye for an eye. A tooth for a tooth. Our blood has been spilt. We will spill theirs."
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---2 weeks later---
Sitting in my bunk in the berthing space quietly, I heard a loud noise. An, explosion of some sorts. I walked down the hallway and into the nearby cafeteria and looked out the porthole in there. I saw a battleship on the horizon. Firing, it seemed, directly at us. I hastily made my way up to the deck. As soon as I reached it I heard a voice say, "QUICK, Get down!"
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A mortar shell immediately dug itself a large crater into the deck of the ship. Splintering the wood into millions of shards and igniting a small fire. The Mark-7's quickly begun firing. Piercing my ear drums. A large explosion then over-took this sound. I looked to the starboard and saw the enemy ship ablaze with a hole in it's hull the size of a large bus while sinking like a lead anchor. I saw many people. Rapidly swimming away from the sinking vessel. The Commander hurriedly handed me a gun. I... I recognized it. It was the very same type of gun which my father used to hunt with back when I was a child. As well as what I learned to hunt with. A nostalgic feeling came over me. I remembered better days when I was a child. A loud voice suddenly interrupted my thoughts. "Let no one escape alive!" Gunfire then engulfed the airways. The men escaping where being killed like lambs to slaughter. I couldn't get the courage to shoot. I've never killed a man before. Let alone a utterly defenseless one.
"Shoot you bastard," The commander screamed at me. "Don't be a coward! There's no mercy in war, Only death to those who oppose us!"
I froze for a moment, as I felt the barrel of a gun jammed against my temple.
"Shoot or you will be killed with them," he snarled.
I shot. Out of fear of being killed mercilessly by my own men. I attempted as best as I could, to try and not shoot anyone. Bullets simply firing into empty black waters. Immediately, I saw a man die. I knew that it was a bullet from my own gun. I looked down, his body close enough to the ship to where I could see it, his hair wet from the salt water. His tan Trentannian uniform soaked. Then I looked into his cold eyes realizing. I just killed a fellow human being.
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Awesome update. Marsh
The best story I read for months. &apls
-Ernst
Very compelling story!
Makes you want to see what's coming next!
Dont delay too much on the update :)
Fantastic update!!! Very nice!!!
Congrats on the Classics &apls you deserve it ()stsfd()
Great Update :)
Awesome update as usual, very good story, and excellent pics. Can't wait to see what happens next! ;D ;D ;D
Also, congrats on making it to the classics section! :thumbsup:
BTW, those battleships you've used are amazing! I don't think I've seen them before on the STEX. Where did you get them?
Congrats on entering the classics my friend :thumbsup:
Another unbelievable couple of updates.
Your CJ has not equivalent. Your story, your photoshopping, your artwork, all is amazing !
&apls &apls &apls
Great work and congratulations on making the Classsics section! &apls &apls &apls
Very well done as always, marsh.
Congratulations on Gansbaai being one of the Classics.
Congratulations mate !! &apls &apls
Great update marsh! The storyline is very intriguing!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
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peter007, nedalezz, Tomas Neto, Framly, yan007, Reikhardt, greckman, kelis, canyonjumper: Thank you all so much. :)
apeguy: They're not on the STEX. Check out the Japanese SC board here on SC4D. ;)
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I'm not usually very good at words or long comments. (Which came to my amazement that more than 1 sentence spouted out of my mouth while writing the Serindriea war.) I usually let the pictures talk. I know I left some more recent updates out of that mosaic... but I really wanted to remind you all of past updates. Ones that don't deserve to be forgotten. It's been a great year. When starting Zukuraai I never thought Gansbaai would get as far as it has today. I want to thank each and every one of you for commenting and viewing my CJ. I truly appreciate it. One whole year already. Time flies. I hope to continue Gansbaai for as long as I can. I don't know what the future holds for my CJ.
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A little treat; these are some pictures I have never shown before. Mainly because I planned an update, but only made 2 pictures for it. &mmm
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Also, I recently have been reminded of my first (real) CJ. Tropicana. Only 2 pictures remain. I remember Tropicana well. But due to a computer failure I lost it all. And for some reason I thought it was a bright idea to delete my imageshack folder.
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1 year of Gansbaai. Hopefully it can go on for many more. :)
,marsh
I hope it can go on for many more as well.
It's been a nice year and each update has been a real treat. Congratulations on one year!
&apls :thumbsup: ;D
Wow marsh, congratulations on a year of an AWESOME MD. This continues to be one of my favorites, and I hope it will remain that way for at least one more anniversary (Remember, backups are your friend!)
Holy [expletive]!! :-X
Congratulations on the one year anniversary. You certainly put in a phenomenal update! I am overloaded with the number and quality of those pictures! :shocked2: Superb work!
27 pages of pure awesomeness!! Congrats my friend. &apls
I can remember almost all of those pics. You have really done some great work over the year and I am sure you'll have many great years to come. Well, at least as long as you are updating, I'll be here enjoying your work.
Robin
Wow Marsh, that's one of the most stunning compilations of pictures I've ever seen! &apls Congratulations on a great year and here's to many more! :party:
I remember when you started and I thought "This is what Qumma SHOULDVE been!" Just amazing, the way you did the rivers and the coast, it was all good.
Then you switched the arabian desert and you did that to perfection, and the Wild West was something revolutionary.
Its been a great ride, and here is to many more years like this one.
Happy Birthday Gansbaai!
Congratulations Marsh and what a great update, shows how far you have come in SC4!
Hope you continue for many years to come, I find you nature work a real inspiration!
Congrats for 1 year of the Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms! You've really inspired me with your MD, and every update you do is pure perfection. In my opinion your MD deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame. ;D
Keep up the awesome work. :thumbsup:
Congratulations on 1 year of your CJ! &apls &apls
And that is an awesome flashback of all your updates... :thumbsup:
Looking forward to more great updates... ;)
It's easy to see why that this MD has been thriving for a year. Without a doubt, this must be one of the most realistic MD's out there. Brilliant work and commitment put into this, Marsh! Here's to another healthy year!
Why not, as a celebration for 1 year of Gansbaai. I release a mod? :)
The White Sands Beach Mod - Now on the STEX. http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/26208-hd-white-sandys-beach-mod/
I simply modified orange's textures and made then white. The underwater textures I tinted slightly blue so that it brings out the water more and looks more tropical. (Thanks to koldavag for that tip. ;))
Also, these pictures have no photoshoping. ;)
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Nice new version of that beach mod!
Looking forward to more... ;)
Great work. &apls
Excellent mod! I downloaded it as soon as I saw it, but then realised how out of place it would be in my MD!
:P
Congrats on the anniversary and on the move to the Best sellers section &apls &apls It's been a great year and those retrospective pics clearly show this. And those new ones are awesome as well. Congrats once again &apls
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greckman, travismkaying, somwonyuno, rooker1, noahclem, nedalezz, Reikhardt, apeguy, bat, samerton & io_bg: Thank you all so much. It's been a great year. :)
marsh: Ohhai
bat(2), nbvc, Reikhardt(2): Thank you's. :)
What is this you ask? Why a new region. You'll have to wait to see what it is exactly, but in the meantime why not guess? ;) (It's called a teaser for a reason)
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Congratulations on the one year anniversary!!! :thumbsup:
Nice! it just looks like a shot from behind window!
Oh no, I'm late for the party. ;) Congrats anyway. &apls
Great shot! Nice photo editing, too! :thumbsup:
Welcome to page 28!
Looking forward to that new city/ region...
The picture looks really great! :thumbsup:
Looks kinda Art Deco and there is water.... Rapture from Bioshock? ::)
Now there's an idea for a MD ;)
Congratulations and thank you for that awesome year, all your updates were work of art !!!
I can't wait the next episode...
Happy Birthday Gansbaai! :thumbsup:
Greetings from Rondnoir :thumbsup:
Very interesting pic. I can't really guess where you're taking us with this but I'm sure it'll be great! The new beach mod looks very nice as well.
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Tomas Neto, 976, Rick D, sammerton, bat, Yan007, Framley, noahclem: Thank you all. :D
Reikhardt: Would require a LOT of BAT knowledge. :P
Anyways. Another teaser. :) This is the new region. The tropical island of Itihat. This is my first major experience with custom lotting. And actually... this picture is far different then as you see it now.
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Oh. And here is a clearer image. ::)
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I apologize for the lack of updates. It was the last week of school. There were finals. ect... I've been playing other games as well. I'll get back into SC4 soon enough. ;)
,marsh
As always my friend, absolutely fantastic &apls &apls
You've made a great job marsh ! I like the photoshopping and the building selection, You did a great job as always :thumbsup:
Very Nice, when I first saw the image, I thought you were crazy, but I get it now ;D :D :thumbsup:
Nice lotting.
Also two great pictures. :thumbsup:
arghhh... makes me want to take my surfboard ;D
Fabulous work ! &apls
Now that's one awesome mosaic &apls
Your work is just AMAZING ! I spent some time (Actually a lot !) looking at the old updates, stunning, I'm speechless...
I think I'll come here really often, it's a pleasure to see thoose pics and it inspires me a lot for my region !
Keep up the fantastic work !
Yet another creative masterpiece from marsh :)
This time, you go tropical, and again, you completely nail it spot on. Cant wait for the full update!
Splendid update, Those wave effects are really something.
Will have to have a go at working out if I can do that at some point. :thumbsup:
MD Fantastic, great updates, congratulations!
Did your exams went alright?
I hope so.
Your update is just as always amazing marshall
-Ernst(007)
I love that coastline! ;)
That coast line and those waves make me want to go on a vacation.
Great work!
Robin :thumbsup:
Definitely some promising new stuff!
Not sure if you're interested, but if you want to get ride of the grass next to your SAM streets it can be done with this: http://hide-inoki.com/bbs/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=803 (http://hide-inoki.com/bbs/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=803)
Great find Noah!
Thanks Reikardt! Someone else pointed it out to me so just trying to pass along the good karma ;D
Sorry to take over your MD thread Marsh ;)
Not much happening still. &mmm I'm still very bored of SC4 aside from rare occasions. I've been playing other games. One included is Portal 2... ::)
Anyways, I got bored.
I wonder what's hidden underneath that shack. ::)
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cubby420, kelis, netmod, bat, Yan007, io_bg, ricardomiranda, peter007, sumwonyuno & rooker: Thank you all! :)
Ol.S / Benoit: Thank you. :) It means a lot.
nedalezz: May not be for some time, unfortunately.
Reikhardt: Would be quite amazing really. :)
noahclem: That could help a lot. Thank you! ;D
Nice one, just like [SPOILER]the end of Portal 2!![/SPOILER] &apls &apls
Great shot !! I want to see more :thumbsup:
This image is looking really beautiful!
Looking forward to more pictures... :)
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I wonder what's hidden underneath that shack. ::)
A Still.
Thank you for replying. Art, I was trying not to be so blatant... :D
I think it's about time for an actual update, No? Also, tell me what you think of this new style? ;)
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Fantastic update!!! &apls &apls
This looks like something straight out of Iraq :)
If you notice cities like Basra, on the river, this is exactly what it looks like.
Again, this is an awesome update, thankfully didnt have to wait too long for it :)
Fantastic work on that beautiful city!
Nice overview of it! And the beach is looking really great!
Looking forward to more of this city...
Great work marsh! &apls &apls
I particularly like the shanty town for its uniqueness, but the beaches, CBD, and capitol area are very well-done too. I think your cartographers got the map on that globe in front of the capitol a little wrong though :D
Great job with Khrsybicat, The arabian ambient is very great, I like the terrain mod and the water mod.
Once again you did a great job :thumbsup:
OMG....wow!!
Awesome pics, I love them all!!
I like the dried up bay, the sand covered road and, and, and, well all of it really!!
Robin &apls &apls
Awesome as usual Marsh, I especially like how the capitol building dominates the endless slums, nice work. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Great Pictures! I love the small details in your pictures and the Minaret :thumbsup:
I love that minaret picture! I like the mix of rocks and flora in the area. The shorelines are well done too. :)
impressive work, especially the "suburb" panorama is a feast for my eyes! &apls
I also like your BAT selection!
~Simcitler
A really great looking update, you have managed to make something quite unique with the capital of the Gansbaai kingdoms.
I really like that cracked earth. The tarsealed streets look great in that city of sand and slums.
So realistic!
The slums are my favourite part of this update, the only thing that is missing is loads of people teaming around the crampt back alleyways. I don't know how one would go about doing that.
I watch too many travel programmes!
It brings me great sadness to announce this, but It's time for Gansbaai to come to an end. I've lost much motivation as well as have had much on my mind. I've grown bored of making perfect things and Gansbaai is feeling less and less like a game/art form. And more of a chore. In no way am I leaving the Sim City world. Just Gansbaai, and am simply moving on.
I guess I don't have much to say. &mmm I'd say it's been a great run. But all things must come to an end.
As some last words, Thank you all so very very much for supporting Gansbaai for this past year. I cannot express this praise in words. Commenters and lurkers alike, you're the people that keep CJ's and MD's going, as well as all others who play the game.
,marsh
That's a sad news!!! I'll stay awaiting your new MD, then!!!
It's sad to hear that, but I look forward to whatever you have in store for us! :thumbsup:
Quote from: marsh on July 12, 2011, 07:20:29 PM
I'd say it's been a great run.
Sure has been! &apls Thanks for all you've shared with us here and I wish you the best of luck in your future SC4 endeavors. It's great to hear your not done with the community as you have a massive talent here. I look forward to seeing more of your work, albeit in a different format.
Very sad news, but understandable. This Diary/ CJ has been one of the main inspirations for me in my work, particularly working with MM plopables, so thank you!
Hmmm. I can understand it.
I hope that you find a new project soon. Which will give even better pictures then on Gansbaai
Good luck with it.
-Ernst
Thanks for this inspiring MD. Of course it is sad that it is over. But I think it is better to end it while it is still great. Gansbaai has a place in my personal "best MDs ever" list. &apls
Hello, marsh remember where you found these desert-style houses, the following picture of his diary, or any other User that knows where to have these houses, please let me avisem.Sorry for my English because I am Brazilian and I'm using google translator
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Hola StarTreak, you can find these houses on the STEX (Simtropolis Exchange) Here (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/category/1-simcity-4/) by searching the creator "Frogface". He made most of them, or all of them, If i remember correctly. ;)
A pity that you stop using Gansbaai. &mmm That was really impressive. But I hope your show the next projects also. :)
Good luck to you and all the best
Dantes
Hi Marsh,
after a long time...
sad to here You stop working on Gaansbai, but i can understand. Nonetheless Your work is so impressive and Your "old" MD will be one of my all time favorites. But that´s the way things go and i hope Your next project will come soon.
Greets, Carl
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So, here I am. With a new MD. :) This will be different than other things I've worked on. This will be a story of growth. It will start from a average sized city and then one day, it will hopefully grow into a metropolis.
If you want to check out my old MD, take a look at the Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=10843.0).
I'll get a first update up later tonight. Enjoy for now. :)
Current Region View
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Cough* San Fran Cough*
Very Nice &apls
Nice start here Marsh..
im glad to see you are off and running with a new region and CJ.
thanks, Brian
Great to see that you started a new MD. The map look promising. :thumbsup:
what an awesome map. &apls
let's see whats next &apls
That is a stunning map! I look forward to seeing how it develops!!
Wow, great region. I didn't even realise that it is the Bay Area because it's upside down. ::)
Ahah, San frasico in an other way.. nice one Marsh! ;)
Wow, great map.
I decided to do a little Google Earth tour. Awesome industrial city, complex terrain and very, very interesting transit networks......that until this lastest NAM release were not possible to do.
I think this is going to be very interesting!
Robin
Nice map! And nice start of your new MD!
Looking forward to more... ;)
Nice to see you're starting a new MD marsh, I'm looking forward to seeing this region develop. :)
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netmod, b22rian, nbvc, jigsaw, GMT, wallasey, RickD, art128, bat & apeguy: Heh, more comments than I expected. Thank you all. :)
rooker1: I'm trying not to be like San Fransisco. (One of the reasons the map is upside-down :P) To help with that I will try hard not to look at much google earth of the city. It will help veer away from trying to be like it. :) Although some areas, like the bay bridge, I wont be able to do any other way.
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The town of Sandalwood. The small village of 53 lies on a peninsula jutting into the Frasica Bay. 10 shops line the roads for travelers and tourists heading through to larger cities and sites. The town is small. One of those where everybody knows everyone. Among other things is the small church and water tower, further from the town center. The only road is a 2-lane I-16.
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The small town seems so alive at night despite being completely asleep.
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No fences. At the moment the sort-of community the town has is trustful. The sheep and other livestock roam free around the valley and beyond.
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I-16 winds through the hills east of town. It seems some cows have wandered out of the valley.
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And that's all for today. Stay tuned and see how this develops. (I'm trying to figure out how myself :D )
I flipping love this new project you're doing. &apls
Maybe I should do something similar with my tweaks. :)
This is gonna be a great MD for sure ! :)
Already love it, nice pictures and region !
The PTM is a jewel in these pictures, the best (realistic) terrain mod ever released.
Really good job with landscaping :)
Excellent first update. The terrain mod fits well and the flora is very very well added. The town is beautiful, can't wait to see how you'll develop it.
Hi ,
I saw these pictures firstly browsing the latest posts , and I knew immediately that marsh was the author ...
You're incredibly talented and I love all what you're doing . So , this new MD is more than welcome . &apls &apls &apls
Cédric.
Hey Marsh
Nice study of stone, gravel, and tree placement. I like the wide open spaces. Is that CP Missouri Breaks terrain?
Good luck with this diary.
- Jim
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Evillions, Benoit, Girafe, art128 & Badsim: Thank you all so much. :) There will be a few updates before the town actually starts growing. ;)
jmeyers2043: It's Orange's Pyrean terrain mod. You can find it on TSC :)
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2-1
I-16 is the interstate coastal 2 lane highway that runs through the region. N-S it runs up the coast, and stops at a ferry crossing the Frasisca Inlet. It goes up some pretty rugged terrain on the coast to get by. That making it a very dangerous road too, cars commonly careening off the side.
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It's a long way down...
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Very quiet beaches. Almost private. Few people come here but the ones that do get all the privacy they need.
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Steep cliffs drop almost straight into the water. Causing much rugged waves crashing into the rocks.
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Great Coastal highway :thumbsup:
Amazing ! Great work with the flora :)
I am fascinated by the water mod texture. Is this the one I saw on Lawkee's thread ? Anyway, if you want to share it you know I'm here ! :) :P
Benoit.
Amazing Pictures &apls
The Coastline looks gorgeous
Wow The water texture and the sandy beaches look awesome !!!
A fantastic start, and a very promising MD !
With you, it cannot end in any other way &apls
Yann :thumbsup:
Hi Marsh,
I love that coastal highway. In fact, it reminded me a lot of the cover of my beloved '99 road atlas:
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Flicking through the thing again I actually found out that it is Highway 1 in northern California. Goes to say how realistic you've made the whole thing. Double thumbs up.
Cheers,
Willy
Beautiful start to your new MD marsh! &apls &apls The coastal road and the coast itself is perfectly done. The PTM with your MMPs is really phenomenal. I had wanted to post after the last update but had internet troubles and only see one picture &mmm Anyway, I look forward to the next update.
Marsh, I did not see your MD, but Badsim told me that you had talent. So I came to look, and actually look forward to seeing you work with VIPRuralPack.
Congratulations and good luck
You're up to a OSITM, i'm sure about that! :) Excellent job Marsh !
Excellent pictures, especially the pic with the lifeboat station.
Awesome work. :thumbsup:
Great to see you back in the MD world! And jaw-dropping scenery in the last update! &apls
Two great updates! I like the road!
Looking forward to more... ;)
Nice start!
I like your way of scenery, especially the way you combine areas with trees and areas without. &apls &apls
Your epic terrain detailing will make this MD stand out Marsh :thumbsup:
We like your work and your talent for natural landscapes ::)
WOW!!! I love you map region and I love the way you have started your town, everything is perfect to me, I have to keep my see on this. :thumbsup:
Oh, &ops
i must be sunken or something, - i didn´t see... &ops
and now it´s like doing a big breath, this smells so peaceful. it´s pure beauty!
And i withdraw: there is quite a number of trees, the map is sooo huge...
Wonderful start! &apls
Greetz, Carl
Me mucho gusto! ;D
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Ol.S / Benoit: It's PEG's brigatine mod. . Altered in photoshop. ;)
Swordmaster: Well it follows a similar route up the coast of the region. So I would imagine it does look similar. :P (That and I'm getting a few ideas from it.)
Orange_o_: I've used some of the Rural pack in the past 2 updates, but didn't get a chance to use it more before I posted. In future updates you'll see more of it's use. ;)
TmiguelT, Framly, Yann, noahclem, art128, apeguy, io_bg, bat, Kergelen, sepen, Girafe, Aaron Graham, eulf, Evillions & the rest: Thank you all for commenting. :) Small update today. Just to set the scene for how Sandalwood shall grow. :) When I made this update I didn't quite think it was up to par, but oh well.
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Much growth has occurred in the cities and regions North and South of Sandalwood country. After much decision and years of planning the new I-16, going up the coast in a completely different route, is set to connect the two regions via the coastal, and vastly unsettled county of Sandalwood. What this highway will do to the region, and especially the small settlement of Sandalwood (named after the county.)
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There is currently 1 planned interchange in the entire county. It crosses the old I-16 (now re-named to the "Sandalwood Coastal Highway") which leads into town and to the old ferry crossing of the Francisca Bay.
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Some more hilly areas in the region (which there are a lot of) have been decided to just be dug and blasted through. As going around them would just be more expensive.
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After a while the intersection was completed. It will be a while before the entire length of it is finished though. It is a few miles outside of Sandalwood, and already the small town is getting some activity. Many of the workers on the highway are staying there in the local motel, and eating breakfast lunch and dinner there. The town has never seen so many people at one time.
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ARAL, seeing this as a business opportunity, has already set up a gas station on the intersection right off the highway. Their first station within the Sandalwood county.
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What becomes of the Francisca inlet? Well a 4-lane highway can't really depend on a ferry. It would be too much hassle. So the Francisca Bay Bridge Is being constructed. The harsh storms in the area, however, are slowing work momentarily.
Really nice update again !
Well I'm not a fan of Nam Ramps, especially in rural areas, I prefer terraformed ramps :) (Just my opinion)
But the atmosphere is here, can't wait to see more :)
BTW, really great PS work with the water last time !
Its been a long time since I have seen an update of the standard you have just produced. Keep up the excellent work!
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Ol.S / Benoit: Well I went with those just because they seemed to fit better in the area and I didn't really want to make extensively long offramps. :P
wallasey: Thank you. :)
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The old I-16 Ferry terminal stands relativity vacant now. The Francisca Bay Bridge has been completed. Now connecting both sides of the bay. Having no need for any ferries to cross anymore.
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The only people there go for the beach really. The weather may not be nice today, but that doesn't mean fishing is out of the question. Plus the cool autumn breezes are perfect for windsurfers and surfers alike.
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The Francisca Bay Bridge (Also known as the Francisca Inlet Bridge) Was completed on October the first. It took about 1/2 a year to complete (started March of that same year.) A rather quick build for such an ambitious project. All together the bridge cost almost 25million. Surely that cost was worth it for bridging such a gap. Now uniting both sides of the bay and who knows what else.
Great work with the beach. &apls Did you made the water textures or is it photo shopped?
Wow! This is some marvelous bridge and landscape, Marsh !
&apls ;D
The use of light, shadow and seasonal content in 4-3 really caught my eye!
Glad to see you 'painting' again Marsh! :thumbsup: ()stsfd()
The seasonal flora is really shown off well here. You have a knack for your natural areas, and your transitions from developed to undeveloped land are some of the best I've seen (I always seem to keep coming back to image 1-3); and that's a tricky thing to pull off convincingly. Any tips for that?
Oh my heck, marsh, when were you going to tell me you had a new city journal? :P
Awesome job either way, it is already becoming addictive ;)
The image of the bridge looks great. :o The bridge harmonizes beautifully with the landscape. :)
Great job!that bridge looks awesome!and the entire region too :thumbsup:
Nice highway, and lot of detail on the coast, and good use of the VIP rural pack. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I don't think the sunabathers are going to catch much sun though. :D
Yes, absolutely excellent. I think I'll have to try out this terrain mod, too.
Keep it up, marsh :thumbsup:
Marvellous imagery with the Bridge, the realism by looking into the impact the highway has had on the ferry is a really good touch.
That is Spectacular work Marsh, I can only get more ideas and inspiration from this! This realistic to the max. like you always do!! ;D
art, Gringamuyloca, SkyGuy, Dantes, GuGu3, apeguy, Swordmaster, wallasey, Republic & others: Thank you all. And Quick update today. :)
nbvc: The base water is a mod by lowkee. Then yes, I have photoshopped the water to make it look more realistic. ::)
threestooges: Not sure. I'm not very good when it comes to explaining stuff. :P The biggest problem when making transition is the lot borders. I try to cover them up with mmp's such as dirt and grass to make them blend into the landscape. Also as you go into more rural areas. Spread your houses out more. There wont be just a complete stop of civilization. (That is, unless you are creating American sub-divisions :P)
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Bear with me while I still try to find good positioning for the picture numbers and text. :P Also for some reason my banners always have spelling mistakes in them. Damn you photoshop for not having spellcheck. D:
Fall, moving into winter. The entire county gets very cold. Not exactly a warm place to live. However others seem to like it here.
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George Call recently bought a small piece of property in Sandalwood before summer ended, and started construction on a house there. He was one of the workers on the I-16 project through the region. He moved to Sandalwood aspiring for a new life. The construction on his house started late november. Due to the cold weather however, the house wont be finished for some time.
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The house was finished in mid-spring of the next year. After winter passed and the cold left, he finished up the house. And on top of that, he is the first citizen to move into the county for over 35 years.
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Recently, the residents of the town have been pondering about what the new highway will bring to their quaint little town. Already it has had 1 person call it their new home, as well as many plots of land being bought. Along with that traffic on the highway has been increasing gradually. Drawing in a lot of passerbyers. Now that winter is gone and spring is here, how much else will change.
Mmm, looking brilliant again. I could never spend so much time and effort into a handful of houses. For some reason I'd pull a gazillion roads through the area and move in the masses. With so much free space, I wonder how you keep that urge at bay.
Hi marsh,
wonderful pictures again, it´s pure joy to follow the course of time here. But if i don´t see the wrong one one thing is funny: George Call has build the framework in his backyard and then put the complete thing near the street to finish the house there? &Thk/(
Seems he is a busy man everytime... ;)
Greetz, Carl
Very nice work on the coastline. :)
Simply wonderful!!! &apls
Nice US atmoshpere :)
This is harmonious.
I really, really love that town, very good looking. The fog effect is well done.
What a beautiful landscape ... The shoreline is brilliant ...
-rambuckel
Hello marsh ,
Just wanna tell you that I'm there and will be there , because great things are happening there and greater ones will happen ... I browsed again and more attentively your previous MD ... whatever praises you received , I think your work is still undervalued . In fact , I think you should ask to a moderator for the reunification of your two MDs into a single one ... why ? Well , I'm a SC4Devotion member since its early days , I've seen several exceptional authors and MDs to sink into oblivion , and even if MDs classification tree has been changed since ( Inactive MDs are now kept in their respective subforum ) , I'm sure that your work is promised to the MD HoF ( if you don't get bored of SC4 before ... :P ) , so your work shouldn't be and stay fragmented . Just my opinion ... :thumbsup:
Cédric.
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somwonyuno, Gugu3, Ol.S / Benoit, Art128, rambuckle & others: Thank you all for commenting. Excpect an update in a bit while I try and get some things figured out. ;) (see my reply to swordmaster)
Swordmaster: In more recent times things have changed for me. I cannot really build until everything is perfect. Resulting in me trying to make many different mods for the game. One now is a maxis tree replacement mod. Though I've already made it I want a seasonal one. If I can't make it seasonal, I'll make 4 separate mods. 1 for each season so that my dream can come true, and I can finally start growing the city more. :P
eulf: heh. Well there isn't a construction model for every single building. ::)
Badsim: The reason why I started a separate MD was to just see things anew. I felt like I would be more persistent starting a new thread rather than continuing my old one. One which I've changed many times already. (I could never work on only 1 area of Gansbaai :P) Though I see your point. I'll think about it, maybe in the near future after I get my feet wet in the county of hemiparasitic trees, I'll see. :)
You are doing some great work here, Marsh. The landscapes are stunning, and I like the sense of open spaces. May I ask which terrain mod you're using?
Thanks in advance
-Joan
Outstanding pictures here. I really like your landscaping. The town also looks convincing for me.
Great job &apls
I love it! &apls
but I have two questions:
1 - Where do you download this amazing map of San Francisco?
2 - In your village, the house are R$$, but when I start a small town, I just have house R$ (ugly). Is that a mod or not?
thank you!
** sorry for my bad English. :-[
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Jmouse: Thank you. It is orange's Pyrenean terrain mod (http://www.toutsimcities.com/downloads.php?view=1641). ;)
Simcitler: Thank you :)
dadeuxe: The map is a special request I made where I had it flipped. The houses (atm) are just plopped. For that very reason. So they're not functional. Once the town gets larger I'll start growing it legitly.
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Winter moves into spring. The cold bitter air is replaced by the cool wet air of spring. Many plants and grasses in bloom.
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After George Call moved in, many of the workers on the Francisca Bay Bridge and I-16 felt motivated to move into town. Already accustomed to the
residents from staying in the local in, shopping at the town store, and nights at the pub, some felt right at home already.
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The streets empty. Why? They're all at the towns first baseball game.
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The local schoolhouse is already expecting new students for the next school year, after summer when many of the houses are finished. With the recent
surge in new residents and sales in the local stores, the town has had a much needed increase in tax money. The Council voted and decided it was best
to spend the money on a field for the school. The students and residents are all happy with this new addition to Sandalwood. Although some say the
money should have been put to fix that pothole on the highway.
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What should i say? You´re well as a builder and texture artist as a storyteller. &apls
I´m eager for more...
greetz, Carl
Lovely new development near the baseball field. :)
Nice work with this baseball field !
Also, it's nice to see how this small town become larger :)
Amazing stuff. I especially liked the road scenery. :thumbsup:
I am enjoying the organic growth this MD is showing, the progression is noteworthy.
The first ever game on the field must have been a joyous occasion for the town, I reckon a long night in the pub soon ensued?
Wow, that's one of the best MD's I've ever seen. If I still had SC on my computer, I would love to build exactly with your mods and bats. I always found it very hard to get some good variety for woods, but you solved that problem perfectly! :thumbsup: :) I'm looking forward to more.
It's amzing how you combine Lots and MMP making it very natural :)
Nice storyline and scenery as usual. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Where did you get the baseball field from? I've never seen it before.
Great work Marsh! It's a lovely little town with a nice story to boot :thumbsup:
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eufl, art, Ol.S / Benoit, metasmurf, wallasey & Kergelen: Thank you all :)
ManuelR: Heh, lots of MMP's to get those. :P
apeguy: It is by darknono on the STEX. --> http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/24735-baseball-field-pack/
Something aside from Sim Citeh maybe?
Fall has had a big effect on the area around here. Never living in the mountains until this year I haven't really observed the best of fall.
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You can see the Cripple Creek gold mine in the distance here.
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These next 2 are from my yard. :)
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Suddenly, snow.
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It didn't even give the trees a chance to shed their leaves yet.
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I hope you enjoyed this despite it not being Sim City. Where I live has contributed greatly to making scenes in the game, and I hope you found it enjoyable to have a look into my inspiration. :)
,marsh
Really enjoyed your pictures.
Where are these pictures taken ?
I love the way the leaves stays on the trees, being yellow and orange. Well mostly yellow.
Here the turn yellow and red, but you never see that many yellow and orange leaves on the threes.
Your MD is beautiful, Marsh - I really like the way that you have presented the small town and the pretty, but lonely places: I can very much see your inspirations and your part of Colorado is truly spectacular ;)
Seems to be a nice place :) Indeed, it must be very inspiring. Love your pictures.
Very wonderful picture, Marsh! I envy you for living in such a lovely place, Paris is so... boring.
WOW ... great pictures of the landscape ... Landscapewise we are still in the middle of autumn where I live.
And I love the way you "decorated" that baseballfield. &apls
-rambuckel
Beautiful set of autumnal pictures (& the snowy at the same time ones are particularly striking ) , marsh , very inspiring indeed ! :)
If you need inspiration ( I don't think so ... :P ) , for sure , on the other hand you don't need any technical advices : you know how to break judiciously too neat urban boundaries with scattered LOTs and then , how to break these LOTs boundaries with MMPs ... I enjoy as well your management of open spaces , construction stuff ... the result is looking as beautiful than natural ; in brief , very impressive mastery ! ::)
&apls
Cédric.
Now THAT'S a place where I want to live. :)
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mattb325, Ol.S / Benoit, rambuckle, Evillions, & others: Thank you all for commenting. :)
Vester: Where I live in Southern Colorado. :) The trees are mostly just pines and aspens. The Aspens making the mostly yellow colours. :)
art128: Heh. Maybe nature wise but there honestly isn't much to do out here. &sly
Badsim: Thank you. And yes it's a rare site to have fall foliage with snow. :P Much of that snow has melted now, and the last of the leaves are falling.
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I'm not sure if you all know where the town is specifically, but here is it in relation to some other things. Although I don't actually have the highway physically built yet, story-wise it is. ;)
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With the town growing even more, some entrepreneurs have put their eyes on the small town. The first of which is the new Sandalwood Motel. Just finished not too long ago. It has already been seeing decent business from vacationers going on drives through the county.
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The second business to set up was the new Towne Bank. The first bank in the county.
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Lastly is the first devoted gas station within the city limits. Erected just north of Sandalwood Residents now do not have to drive nearly 2 miles outside town to the Aral station at the I-16 offramp, and before that, using the tank behind Old Gregs' pub to fill up. The town has certainly come far.
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Even more houses have been completed and more are going up. This time more focused on the SW of town. Although some original residents of the town are beginning to complain about the amount of dirt in the air due to it all.
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fantastic as usual. ;) Dang that dirt in the air- your advisor's probably going nuts about "the pavement can't breathe" :P
Sky Guy: Don't worry, there are plenty of trees. :)
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It has been 4 years since the highway project through Sandalwood County began. The town 4 times over from the original 53 residents, now should be approaching the 200 mark by next year. This year, being the most different so far.
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Residents continue to surge into Sandalwood. Luckily, the newly elected mayor has been tackling the task of seeing that new development gets put in place correctly, and is not turned into a huge mess.
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A 3 block long strip of land has been deemed 'off-limits' through the edge of town. No one knows why the mayor did this, but most speculate it to be green space or a park. At the head of which lies the newly completed Town Hall.
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The Sandalwood Townhall was just recently completed after construction started early February. With the rapidly growing rate of the town, the town council thought this would be the best move to make at the time. In the process, the first ever elections were held. Which elected long time resident Joseph Ferguson who ran unopposed.
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With the growing population, growing needs come in. A small diesel run generator has been built north of town near the gas station. It will supply the needed electricity for now. But plans for a long-term power search will have to be made in the near future.
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The old school house is nearly overcapacity. A one room schoolhouse is fine for a small town, but for a growing one it just doesn't do. A block away from the schoolhouse a new one is being built. The largest construction project the town has seen so far.
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That's all for today. Hope you enjoyed the update. :)
Fantastic update.
I really like following these types of growth MDs.
I'm looking into your request as well.
Robin :thumbsup:
Great update & great story for this unique MD :)
I try to imagine what could be the next step and that's the good thing about a growth MD.
Impeccable attention to detail! I love it!
Looking forward to seeing how the new mayor continues to influence and plan a growing community.
Are there any small hamlets/settlements along the lines of a farmstead with a few huts or something in the outlying areas?
Hi marsh,
i really love to look in here. Nothing more cause i have to make some stuff now... ;)
Greetz, Carl
Great work with nice construction scenes. &apls
I enjoy seeing the progress of the city! Great job. &apls
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rooker1: Thank you. ;)
Ol.S / Benoit, wallasey, eufl, nbvc & Kergelen: Thank you all. :)
Well I took Badsims thoughts into consideration and asked rooker to merge Sandalwood with my old Cj. I don't want people to forget about my previous work. The original reason why I started a new cj was to make it 'feel' new. To me at least. And it worked. Now that I got Sandalwood off its feet, stay tuned for further updates as the time goes on. :)
,marsh
Superb update, Marsh!
For a minute I thought I missed out on a hundred updates or so ()what()
Great to revisit your older work (if only I could find some more time for it).
Quote from: Swordmaster on October 21, 2011, 05:08:14 PM
For a minute I thought I missed out on a hundred updates or so ()what()
So did I. :-[
Seriously though, Sandalwood is progressing along nicely, looking forward to seeing the town grow. :thumbsup:
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art128: Thank you. :)
Swordmaster & apeguy: heh, thank you. :P
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Let us take a break from the town, shall we? :)
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Expansion even out here. On the stretch of road between the I-16 offramp and Sandalwood. Sure not as much, but things are still changing. Even out here.
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The summer of the Four Year Mark has passed and the cool Autumn air takes over the landscape once again.
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Not too long ago a new organization set up in the county. The state said it would be best to set up a department of transportation. Especially after the massive length of highway through the region, as the other counties would have too much to manage. So the SDOT built it's first headquarters in the country. They chose the fork in the road, where Johnson has had his home for many years now.
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With this growth comes change. The recent surge of residents have created issues of 'land ownership'. Never a concern in Sandalwood until now. Many farmers have set up fences to keep their cows in when not watching them. Roaming laws are still free in the county. However that may change.
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Behind old Johnsons place lies a strange sight. A swamp of sorts settled between massive boulders. Ones of which residents have no idea how they got there.
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The rocks jut out of the ground like miniature monoliths surrounding the area below. Rain water accumulates in the ditch and becomes heaven for frogs and mosquitoes of the like.
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The clear skies of the day close in and prepares for a cold front. The clouds thicken and the winds pick up. It wont be fall for much longer. Looks like Mr. Johnson down there should pack up his gear quick.
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Fantastic landscape. &apls
photorealism at its beast.
Awesome update.
I love all the fine details. The old boat falling apart, the rocky areas, the rock wall and where it changes to a fence.....all fantastic touches.
Always a pleasure to stop by here!!
Robin &apls
been lurking here for a few weeks now and its time to speak. love that last update. Its beautiful, I like that you actually let that beautiful terrain mod show and used all the MMP's to add clusters of detail with going overboard.
Nice scenery, especially the farm and the cows, and good effects too. :thumbsup:
AMAZING!!! &apls &apls
It's fabulous, really realistic! :o
Crazy good flora work again ! :)
I love the swamp.
Just wow. :o
Glad you finally made the reunification of your two MDs...I really think your MD should be a worthy winner of the next HoF elections.
Yann :thumbsup:
:o
Magic landscapes!!
The rocks work is fantastic &apls
flora are jewels in your hands &apls &apls
Beautiful landscape.
The house looks a bit out of place. Normally house in the open country is just one level and once in a while two.
Awesome landscaping! You create a unique autumn impression :thumbsup:
Great use of MMP + Terrainmod
Keep it up!
:shocked2: :shocked2: :shocked2:
&apls &apls &apls
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nbvc, art128, rooker1, chester, io_bg, apeguy, supremec, Benoit, Yan007, Kergelen, Girafe, Vester, Framley & Terring: Thank you all for commenting. :) And It's nice to see people are still discovering my cj.
Vester: Well I'm primarily using maxis houses. There are some but their more moderness looks out of place in the country. And there aren't many BAT's that blend in well with low density maxis $$..
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5 years past since the start of the highway and the town continues to grow. Sandalwood Consolidated School has been completed. The old 1 room schoolhouse now torn down to make room for more expansion. It seems as if this is the first bad effect of the expansion. What the initial residents of the town feared. With growth comes problems this is known. Though the destruction of the towns history is more than frowned upon. By the Original residents at least.
Among other changes is the newly deemed 'Tooblock Park' has seem some activity. Originally the patch of trees outside of town is now in the middle of the towns main park, headed by city hall. Most of the trees now are torn down, though some will be left, to make way for the park. Paths, neatly trimmed grass, and other things may ensue. One thing is ceartain though, the town has already come a long way.
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Excellent development on this last update. I'm looking forward to the area around the high school. :)
It's wonderful and very realistic! &apls &apls
Guillaume :thumbsup:
Great! these pages are really wonderful.
Currently working on agricultural and rural props, I'm really encouraged through the use you make of my work already. The Pyrenean Terrain Mod take sublime colors in your MD.
That are two fantastic shots!!! Looking forward to more from that town...
I don't know what I like the most , your work about growing rural towns or these stunning landscapes of which you're able to capture and give us back here the pure essence ... :-\ ;)
We can literally feel how your inspiration comes from wild & huge american landscapes .
Like Girafe said , seasonal flora are jewels in your hand , not only in yours but your style is particularly refined & striking at the same time .
Glad to see that your two MDs are now melted in a single one , that's a wise decision for the future . :)
&apls &apls &apls
Cédric.
Big step here !
The city is growing quite fast now :)
Nice pictures.
You make a very realistic city development. I like the sites that look very lifelike. Great job. :)
Hi marsh,
first: i saw these awesome pictures from the place where You live. But i was stunned and not able to say anything... And now i´m envious... ;)
Here near Frankfurt everything is divided into small sections, there is really no place without human marks where ever You look. Nevertheless here live a lot of different wild animals like snakes but You need a good eye and some point of quiescence in Your behavior to see them. The most people are loud and bustling - no chance for them to enjoy this...
But i´m still envious: You´re a lucky guy to have this grandiose perspectives around You.
And then: i love this little town You´re building. Like someone other said: i would love to live there. And Yann is right: You deserve a place in the HoF.
&apls &apls &apls
Greetz, Carl
Here is a super fantastic MD with more fine details than most MDs out there. This will be marsh's second time in OSITM! Anyone could spend very lengthy amounts of time enjoying these pictures. So I would would suggest your most relaxing time of day to look over this great MD!
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Congrats from The SC4D Staff!! &apls
Congratulations on being selected for OSTIM! &apls &apls &apls
I love the growth in progress look your city in the latest update has, it feels very realistic!
Congrats on your second award, Marsh! ;)
Congrats on your second OSITM-award! And looking forward to more...
Hi marsh,
also congrats for Your OSITM award,
greetz, Carl
I'm literally melting in my chair. I've been doing small midwest American towns for years and can only dream of creating such beautiful landscapes. Bravo on your second award! Looking forward to seeing how Sandalwood shapes up! Turly inspiring work. Love it love it! :thumbsup:
Congrats on another OSITM Marsh! &apls
The pictures are looking great and nice move combining your MDs :thumbsup:
Congrats on your second OSITM-award! &apls
Keep it on :)
Congrats on your second OSITM-award!
Fantastic updates !
These pictures look very realistic &apls
Hello everyone. Big thanks for the OSITM, but I'm terribly sorry I could not put out an update for it. I've had some unexpected things come up, and in the mean time I have not been that 'into' SC4 for the past while.
I do, however, plan to put an update up sometime this week, so look out.
,marsh
6 years and counting. This past year has seen more growth in the county yet. Over one-thousand people now reside within the town of Sandalwood, and nearing 500 in outlying areas of the county as a whole. The sixth year comes to a close though, the warm early-fall weather lasted longer than expected this year. Sandalwood being a normally colder place in the winter, this winter has been strangely mild. The first snow of the year has began to fall, very late though.
December 24th is officially the latest recorded first snowfall in the country.
11-1
Sandalwood Central Park was recently completed. It has changed the image of the town completely. The huge urban strip now the centerpiece of the town.
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11-2
The Domino Sugar Plant isn't one to skimp on the holidays, despite being in the far north of town. Set up in early May it is now Sandalwood's largest industrial producer, and provides the most income for the entire town. Many residents are still weary about the pollutant, but with all the income it has brought to Sandalwood so far, it looks as if more industry may be attracted.
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Sandalwood has had many Christmas's before. This Christmas however the city council has set up the first town Christmas tree, right out front of city hall in the new Central Park.
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Flurries continued throughout the night. Partially covering the entire town by morning before the storm picked up. It may only be the first snowfall, but it couldn't have happened on a better day.
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Beutiful winter pictures. Great work.
Cool snow effects! And the town from further view looks so nice! :)
The snow effect looks great! Nice update. I liked the park in front of the City hall.
This update should get a prize. Tis the season and those night shots are great. I enjoyed looking at the strings of lights lit up on the trees and buildings. Gave me a smile. :) :)
- Jim
Great photo editing ! Last picture is awsome :)
I´m stunned again!
Although i hate winter and snow - if could i would sleep the whole time - these pictures are nice! Mostly i like the overview - all these changes. And i hope for a fast spring to see the new park flowered.
Greetz, Carl
The effects are great. :o I like these trees Christmas lights on the streets and on. :thumbsup: Great atmosphere. &apls &apls &apls
Spectacular Update.
Very nice photoshopping!
-Ernst
Good job my friend :) It's evident how much work you put in to this.
marsh, its always great to stop by here and see all your wanderful pics. Your last update was very festive and the night pic with the christmas tree was very unique, great work.
Have a great new year and I wish you all the best.
Robin :thumbsup:
New Sandalwood's pictures, what a nice surprise ! :)
Wonderful pictures, as always, the photoshopping is spectacular &apls &apls
Nice christmas special!
And looking forward to more in this year... ;)
The October 23 update was awfully easy on the eyes. Great Christmastime pics, too. Congratulations on authoring a Mayor's Diary that always warrants the time spent in reading it.
David
Wow Marsh, another amazing work!!! Fantastic update!!! &apls &apls
Very very nice. If I wasn't such a big city guy, I would love to live in that little town. Can't wait to see it grow into a huge bay city.
I've had this packed away for a while now. I've never posted it. Today seems like a fitting day since it is . . well almost the 2 year anniversary of this city journals start. Actually maybe a week or 2. But still.
Mostly a coincidence. I ran across the pictures and pondered about why I never posted it. I never felt it lived up to the rest, but I decided to just show it either way.
I thought I'd just finish up Gansbaai so that this isn't just another declined journal. But a, happily to say, finished City Journal.
And now, without further Ado,
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A once thriving country, brought to its knees by corruption and violence. The Royal Gansbaai Kingdoms was born through revolution. It shall die the same way.
-2 weeks earlier-
" --Gansbaai. A great country. A beautiful country. Our country.
We have ignored the pleas of the innocent for too long. We have suffered the oppression of our so-called leader enough. This -- dictator -- has reigned long enough. Too many have died by his hands. Now I ask you all today, what will you do for your country? Will you fight for it? Stand up for what you know is right and wrong? Lead our nation into the pride and joy that it STILL is! The only thing concealing it. . is him."
A speech in Khrsybicat Square. The same place the recent Alhuivr Hjmel was hung at, for some simple words against Prince Jahirze, who has recently brought a veil of tyranny to the desert region. After the not-so unknown reasons of the bankruptcy of Nouadhibou - the collapse of an entire metropolis - the already weary people grew more of their leader. The months after that grew more famine in the rural areas of the country. And some major known news anchors and public speakers began disappearing without a trace.
That day in the square people roared in support. Not soon after, a group of military officers marched down the street from an entrance of the Capitol Building. They carried guns, and the people at the rally remained largely unaware of them. Until a loud "bang" blared from their direction.
Hannah Hjmel. Daughter of Alhuivr, hung at that very square she spoke at, was shot and killed by the military officer. A possibly unwise thing to do in front of a crowd of agitated and politically motivated people.
The square erupted into chaos. The entire crowd began attacking the small battalion with rocks, bottles, and whatever else they could get their hands on. At least 30 civilians were gunned down in the plaza before the rest dispersed. Hours later after all calmed down, well word got around rather fast. Many civilians grouped together picking makeshift weapons. Molotov's flew through the Capitol building's windows below the orange sunset.
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The people fought into the night . . .
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. . . and for 14 days following.
The Gansbaai Revolution still rages on. But the outside world does take notice. Gansbaai is one of the most important economic locations on the planet. And a revolution certainly depletes much production from the world. Should other countries interfere with a national revolution of these proportions? According to the United Nations of Adonia, yes. Moral or not the bombs have ensued. Cities over the country are ablaze, pushing out the Prince's men. This quaint revolution seems more like a full-scale war.
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Another battle into the sunset ensues. Fire from the sun and the ground illuminate the landscape.
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Some nations supported the Prince. Some supported those nations. Some supported the rebellion. Some supported those supporting the rebellion. . .
Wait what? Chaos basically. A full scale civil war in the planets #1 exporter of Oil and one of the top consumer of many many imports from around the world tends to not just through balance off of the world economy, but make one side of the scale slam against the table.
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Al Aaium may be distant from the homeland, but it is still part of it. A major supply source for not only Gansbaai, but the world.
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This may not be a simple revolution anymore. . .
,Marshall
What a imposing end &apls
Your PS-skills are amazing!!
Viva La Revolución :P
Nice ending with some amazing photoshopping and more brilliant simcity scenes &apls
The question then is: will there be a new beginning?
Really impressing! Marsh, You´re a great artist, making wonders in SimCity come true! ;) &apls
Hope to see You come back again, greetz, Carl
Wow, that is a remarkable ending. Just like the whole MD. &apls