How to make side by side bridges?

[Sim_Idiot]

I know it used to be possible with some preparation, but I dont remember how to do it.

There used to be some kind of trick, or a certain way to terraform the area, to allow you to build two bridges side by side.  I think it has something to do with building two bridges with a one tile space between them, then something else involving bulldozing one or both and rebuilding two side by side. 

Does anyone know how to do this?

I remember a long time ago I had two one way bridges with a rail bridge right in the middle, with not spaces between them.  I really want to be able to do that again.


Thanks for any help or suggestions! 

[Jonathan]

Maybe you used lot based bridges, in which case it is possible, but normally dragging bridges it isn't possible.

[Sim_Idiot]

I distinctly remember it being draggable bridges.  Things had to be set up exactly right or it wouldnt work.

But it was soooo long ago, before Rush Hour I think, maybe that is what made it no longer possible.

[HandsOn]

Maybe you used lot based bridges, in which case it is possible, but normally dragging bridges it isn't possible.

Since this definitely interests me, too, I have to ask: what are "load-based" bridges, and where do I find one (or more  )??

And since it is possible to have tunnels side-by-side, why not bridges?

[SC4BOY]

LOT based.. not LOAD based.. hehe .. and it means its a plop bridge.. fixed length, etc

[HandsOn]

LOT based.. not LOAD based.. hehe .. and it means its a plop bridge.. fixed length, etc

Bugger - it must'a neen a loong night, can't even read anymore..

Still, haven't seen any of those either - got a link for such a bridge, by any chance?

Much obliged,

[SC4BOY]

no sorry.. they are rather old school.. no flexibility at all and requires precise terraforming.. generally a pain in the butt.. there may be some around.. perhaps someone else will see it and give a link.. I didn't like em even when they were more or less useful.. hehe.. now they are totally outdated.. perhaps a CJ'er will have one.. you know how those pretty boys are..

[HandsOn]

Know what you mean - too much trouble is not what I need - 'nuff problems with harbours. And I've never been one for asking pretty boys for anything.. 

Thanks, though..

[SC4BOY]

Just noticed I had one example as I was "running up" my cities recently.. just fyi

[HandsOn]

Just noticed I had one example as I was "running up" my cities recently.. just fyi

Great example: since its not road: how did you do it? And: can it be done with regular bridges, i.e., a highway bridge next to a rail bridge?

[vester]

That is done with NAM puzzle pieces.

[SC4BOY]

As previously discuss.. no... only "pieces" can be used.. either lots or puzzle pieces from the NAM .. I was simply illustrating a case where they MAY look side by side..

[HandsOn]

That is done with NAM puzzle pieces.

Yeah, figured that, just had never done it with rail. Shame, though..

[vester]

... and of course some of Buddybud's work

[HandsOn]

... and of course some of Buddybud's work

Yes, about those walls: I am wondering if I am missing something: I have the originals (Jeronji's) and BB's add-ons, yet I simply cannot get anything to work under the on-ramps. No matter how I turn them. What am I missing, doing wrong??

[SC4BOY]

Here's another with a different mix..   .. just stumbled across it.. the nice thing about getting old is I get to appreciate "rediscovering" all the stuff I've done before and forgotten.. lolz

[jeronij]

Yes, about those walls: I am wondering if I am missing something: I have the originals (Jeronji's) and BB's add-ons, yet I simply cannot get anything to work under the on-ramps. No matter how I turn them. What am I missing, doing wrong??

There are not such standard pieces in those sets. In mine none at all. buddybud made some "fake" bridges, which have a fixed lenght, and can be placed "under" determinated NAM pieces, to make it look this way.
In the other hand, in my walls V2 I included such pieces, but are different textures 

I hope this helps (at least to not waste your time  )

[dedgren]

you know how those pretty boys are...

No, my friend, not really.

I've been MD/CJing for a few years and have never seen a "game" occurrence of side by side bridges.

...of course, I might have missed one while tending to my looks...

Good luck!


David

[HandsOn]

I hope this helps (at least to not waste your time  )

Not to worry, I've time enough so it can't get wasted (that's another neat thing about "getting old") 

But it's not the bridges, those work fine - I can't get anything under the on-ramps, which makes the sunken highways look odd. There are some pieces called "joiners" - I've yet to discover their uses; and there are pieces with fake roads or streets (hard to make out): but no matter how I place them, on-ramps aren't covered, it seems. Which is a real pity - because in urban environments, that set is ideal..

Heres's what I mean..

[jeronij]

bad luck....  ... there are no underbridge props for these walls. As mentioned above, there are for some newer versions, but different textures.

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