It's time for me to try this out :D All the cities featured in this MD are fictional, and are based on ideas for Cascadia, a proposed nation made up of parts of the Western states and provinces. Cities may be entirely fictional, or they could be re-designs of actual cities, like Vancouver, Seattle, etc.
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1-01I downloaded the map TSC Lake Leman (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=19615), which is based on Lake Geneva, Switzerland.
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The blue square is approximately where the first city I will feature (Lakesyde), is situated in the region. This update is set in May of 2010, before the formation of the Pacific Nation of Cascadia.
1-02Lakesyde was founded after some kayakers got lost trying to cross Lac Leman. Halfway across the lake, a vicious storm knocked them off course Having lost most of their equipment in the turbulent waters, the surviving kayakers sought shelter at what came to be known as Kayaker's Point. They thought it would be s good place to live, so they came back and founded the town.
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1-03Thirty years have passed, and the small town of Lakesyde has expanded along the shore, with plans for further expansion. The leader has decided to stagger zoning, and keep dirty industry out. He is trying to keep the town clean and efficient, so it can be leading force in the future.
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1-04The Lakesyde Town Hall is just across the road from Central Park. Central Park is the main rest spot on town. A replacement park is planned for May of 2011. Plans include an outdoor stage, man-made pond, a soccer pitch, and a plaza.
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Here are some pics showing the development:
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1-06The Heights is a developing neighbourhood that the council is trying to clean up to eventually house high wealth residents. Expect more in the future.
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1-08What better way to dispose of garbage than to dump it over the side? Or turn it into plasma?
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Well that's it for the first update of Cascadia. I hope you enjoyed it and please leave comments! Constructive criticism is also welcome. :)
Here are some links to the more interesting Lots and BATs...If I remember the links!
PLEXGarbage Disposal Chute (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item21)
MTP Fire Station (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item161)
MTP Sheriff's Station (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item162)
MTP Urgent Care Clinic (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item164)
UT Plasma Gasification Plant (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item916)
LEXJBSimio's School Packs 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=680), 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=681), 3 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=682), and 4 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1919)
The BSC Parks Sets - There's too many to list :D.
matt325's houses - Again, too many too list.
Jeronij's Street Cul-de-Sacs (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=108), Street And Road End Functional Parking (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=113), Street Side Mod (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=115), Parking Lot Set V1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=171)
-Jordan
EDIT: Added image numbers
Wow, I actually like this. Dump the garbage off the face of the planet! Muwahahahaha!!!
Good job! I do sugest downloading a tree mod so you can have trees along the landscape.
Very nice start. Lakesyde is growing nicely. You've got a great map and have downloaded some good BATs. I'm anxious to see how you build Lakesyde into a booming city.
Geoff
Cascadia is fascinating concept, it's one I'm pretty familiar with as a resident of the Vancouver region of BC. I'm looking forward to seeing how you approach this region!
Gotta love that garbage lot, it always makes me chuckle when I see it! Looking forward to your next update.
Yeah, nice start! Great work! :thumbsup:
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Cyclone1001: Thanks! Glad you like the dump ;D.
Driftmaster07: Thanks! I have downloaded a tree mod, which you will see towards the end of the update.
Geoff (calibanX): Thanks! I hope you enjoy what I have done with Lakesyde.
Battlecat: Cascadia is an interesting idea, especially since I have this idea in my head about what it would be like. I'm trying to recreate that idea with this MD. Pegasus did an awesome job with that garbage lot, and I use it in most cities, it's such a space saver. ;D
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks!
Update 2
Alright, in this second update I figured I should give some history as to the formation of Cascadia, as well as a map of the major
cities.
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In June 2010, the leaders of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California got together for an environmental meeting. During the meeting, Premier Gordon Campbell of BC suggested that he thought the best way to protect the forests of the Pacific would be to create an independent nation. He argued that the forest could be better protected if the same laws and bylaws were in effect along the length of the Northwest Pacific. The leaders of the American states could find no major cons about this idea. So in January of 2011, the Pacific Nation of Cascadia came into being. The new citizens voted in Rodyl Damor, a previous MP from British Columbia.
Cascadia is divided into 3 states, 1 province, and 3 federal districts. Washington, Oregon, and Idaho were able to retain their old borders, with the exception of Idaho, which lost a part to the US. Northern California was amalgamated with Oregon, the Alaskan Panhandle was added to British Columbia, with Juneau staying in Alaska. Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland were made into federal districts, belonging to no state or province.
And now to Lakesyde...
2-02...where an underground mall is being constructed.
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2-03...and finished
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2-04There's an interesting story behind this solitary group of houses. A neighbourhood of Lakesyde had two groups of families. They fought over the stupidest things. "This is my half of the street, if I catch you on this side again...", "Your tree hangs over my yard, that gives me the right to chop it down.", etc. So eventually they snapped. One group left and built these houses away from the rest of the city.
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2-05Eventually, the city got alarmingly close to the small settlement. So the families erected a wall, hoping to avoid further disputes.
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2-06The families were horrified to learn of plans to develop the land around their enclosure. They fought the city, but eventually...
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2-07They lost, and the city prepped the land for development. The families fumed :angrymore:
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2-08The new developments were less than pleased with their new neighbours, but time went on, and the grudge passed. Eventually. At least the trip to school was shorter.
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2-09The city decided to put a highway on the city limits, as an alternate route into the city. Construction began in the Spring of 2040.
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2-10(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg704.imageshack.us%2Fimg704%2F7279%2Fpic13moreconstruction.jpg&hash=b99708a04869757ef7949b176601f5444de6f34c)
2-11And a city overview, taken in the Summer of 2042
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Interesting Lots and BATs
LEXc.p.'s Olympic Terrain Mod (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1637), Olympic Tree Controller (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1638)
SFBT Allotments (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=14214)
SFBT Highway Bridge Construction Set (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=14359)
Jeronij's Residential And Rural Diagonal Walls Set V1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=168)
PLEXSubterranean Mall (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item20)
Well, that's it for this update. I hope you enjoyed it and come back for the next one ;) Tell me what you want to see in Lakesyde, and please, recommend lots, BATs, and mods to me! Thanks!
-Jordan
Hello from the neighbor to the west. So far everything is looking good. You managed to plan your highway ahead of development, so there's no houses to demolish.
Have you ever considered using the Street Addon Mod? You might need it if you plan on farms. Did you get Smalltown USA yet too?
Very interesting. I see you've gone with the intermediate sized Cascadia! The smallest I'm familiar with is an amalgamation of Washington and BC, effectively a return to the old territory before the Canada-USA border was established. The largest I've see also includes the Yukon, Alaska and California.
Interesting to see how Lakesyde is developing! It's looking good so far, I like the way you're using the construction lots!
Nice work on your MD Cascadia. There has already been plans for a Cascadia nation in this part of the world? I am asking as I am not familiar with the name.
And they certainly took a neighbour quarrel to the extreme :D
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emgmod: Thanks. I do have the SAM installed. If you look at pics
2.02 and
2.10 you can see PEG's Dirt Road textures. As for SmallTown USA, I do have that installed, I am just saving it for a more rural city.
Battlecat: Thanks! I thought about the other configurations, but I decided this one would be more realistic. Those construction lots have really come in handy. I got the idea from Alex's (Tarkus) MD Tarkusian Cities (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1555.0).
kwakelaar: Thanks! No there is no plans for a Cascadia nation yet. This MD is totally fictional. I suggest reading the wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascadia_(independence_movement)) article.
Unfortunately, I have run into 'technical difficulties'. When playing SimCity, the game crashes to the desktop irregularly. Sometimes I am on for an hour, others, a few minutes. Does anybody know what is causing this? Running Windows 7 Ultimate on a Toshiba Satellite (250GB HDD, 2 ghz, 1GB RAM, 32 bit).
Well until then, I have a teaser of the development of Lakesyde.
T.01(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg94.imageshack.us%2Fimg94%2F447%2Ft01commercialdevelopmen.jpg&hash=354d0722b97541ad4a51a5f22fe21a82e69a62fb)
-Jordan
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Update 3
3.01Today's update is set in Douglas Shores, 35 kilometers (approx.) from Lakesyde.
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in
3.02Here's an overview
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3.03The schools of Douglas Shores. Douglas Secondary is on the left, and J.H. Lemeuw Elementary on the right.
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3.04Hmmm. I guess it's not an ordinary farm. This was left over from when the US owned operated this land as a military base. It was left behind, and forgotten. With today's cutting edge research, we can examine the facility without getting too close...otherwise &hlp (the barn roof opens up to reveal a deep chasm)
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3.05Some development...
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3.07Morach Island, out in Douglas Bay. Developers have chosen it to build a small townsite, with a ferry connecting it with the mainland.
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3.08After development...
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3.10And the whole island again...
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3.11The waterfront...
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3.12Cascadia's initiative for clean energy means harnessing the heat from the mantle, with a geothermal power plant.
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3.13A town overview, after some more work. Please forgive the transparent window.
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3.14My little experiment with ploppable water...
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3.15And overall overview, including Morach I., my experiment, and Douglas Falls.
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Now, before I leave you, a teaser for somewhere in the near future... ()stsfd()
3.16(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg705.imageshack.us%2Fimg705%2F1478%2Fpicvancouverteaser.jpg&hash=9e27397d29edcc1fb10770ee146ddc27f3ccf558)
-Jordan
Looking Great ,any plans to recreate Amtrak Cascades line? :)
~Corey
Great!
Quote from: Nexis4Jersey on December 20, 2009, 04:05:12 PM
Looking Great ,any plans to recreate Amtrak Cascades line? :)
~Corey
Or plans to build any passenger rail line?
Coming along very nicely here! Your plopable water experiment looks quite good! You're doing a wonderful job of capturing the feel of a west coast region.
That teaser for the future is very familiar. I think I see it every time I pull up google maps! Looking forward to seeing your approach for this area.
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Nexis4Jersey: Thanks, and yes, wait til we get to Vancouver :D
976:Thanks.
emgmod:Yes, again, in Vancouver.....maybe sooner...
Battlecat:Thanks, that was my first try at ploppable water. As for that last part, I wonder why :D
Update 4
Meanwhile, In Douglas Shores...
4.01A private contractor bought some land and prepped it for development. He thought the city needed more residents. What town doesn't?
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4.02Of course the contractor thought right, the developments were filled within months.
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4.03The same contractor bought this plot of land, after his succesful developments. He turned it into a mall.
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4.04The council decided it was time to upgrade Hwy 431 to 4 lanes. Construction started from the Hwy 401 interchange onwards into the center of town.
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4.06Areas along the highway were rezoned, and quickly redeveloped.
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4.07This is the commercial area of town.
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4.08This is the middle section of town.
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4.09This is the residential area.
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4.10And an overview...
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4.11And two region shots. I'm not finished rendering the region yet. Douglas Shores is first, then Lakesyde.
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That's all for now folks...Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
-Jordan
Good job! Keeps looking better.
Looks good! Quite the mix of housing in that new subdivision.
I like that zoom 1 view in 4.10. The development is coming along nicely.
Very nice!!! :thumbsup:
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There will be a proper update with replies soon. For now...
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Happy New Year!!
-Jordan
Happy new year.
Nice.
Very impressive looking urban area there! Looking forward to hearing more about where this is located!
Wooww, fantastic city!!! Great work my friend!!! :thumbsup:
hey! i remember havin an idea like this awhile ago! Anyway very nice amigo, lookin forward for more :thumbsup:
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Replies:
Cyclone1001: Thanks!
Battlecat: Thanks, and yeah, I use a lot of custom residential.
sumwonyuno:Thanks!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks!
976: Thanks!
Battlecat: Thanks! You'll know soon.
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks alot!
oktoberfest: Thanks! I hope this MD lives up to your idea.
Update 5
This update is in three parts, the first is a fact sheet I had some time to make.
Part 1 - Fact Sheet
CASCADIABACKGROUND:In June 2010, the leaders of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California got together for an environmental meeting. During the meeting, Premier Gordon Campbell of BC jokingly suggested that he thought the best way to protect the forests of the Pacific would be to create an independent nation. He argued that the forest could be better protected if the same laws and bylaws were in effect along the length of the Northwest Pacific. The leaders of the American states could find no major cons about this idea. On January 1st, 2011, Rodyl Damor was sworn in and the papers signed. The Pacific Nation of Cascadia was born.
OFFICIAL NAME: Pacific Nation of Cascadia
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LANGUAGE: English
DEMONYM: Cascadian
POPULATION: 54 506 417 (2011 est.)
DENSITY: 58/km2 (150/sq mi)
CAPITAL: RICHMOND WEST - 974 386 (2011 est.)
LARGEST CITY: Seattle - 1 104 657 (2011 est.)
ESTABLISHED: January 1st, 2011
PRIME MINISTER: Rodyl Damor
AREA: LAND: 938 372 km2 (362,307 sq mi)
WATER: 59 474 km2 (22,963 sq mi)
TOTAL: 997 846 km2 (385,271 sq mi)
CURRENCY: Dollar ($)(CCD)
TIME ZONE: Pacific, Mountain
FLOWER: Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii)
TREE: Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
BIRD: Stellar's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)
DRIVES ON THE: Right
INTERNET TLD: .cs
Part 2 - Douglas Shores
This part is an update to Douglas Shores.
5.01
In 2012, the need for a new provincial building grew, and the government took Douglas Shores under consideration. Eventually, Douglas Shores was selected for the location, and construction began in July 2012. Highway 431 was also upgraded and beautified.
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5.02-03
After too many accidents at this intersection, The city approved a redesign, and upgrade. Before and After.
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5.04
This is the SkyRise Hotel and Casino, the first casino in Douglas Falls. I don't know why they built it right next to the legislature. Maybe the MP's wanted to gamble after work :D
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5.05-07
Here are some shots of the outskirts:
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Part 3 - Richmond West
This last part is an introduction to
Richmond West, the Urban area I showed you in the teaser. The whole city was plopped and layed out first, while in pause, then watered and powered and unpaused. Richmond West is built on the west side of Lulu Island, where real-life Richmond is built. YVR (Vancouver Int'l Airport) is the island at the bottom of the page.
5.08
This is how it was plopped and layed out.
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5.09
I guess the Pan-Am guys wanted to build their building in the suburbs. Does anyone know how to cut down the numbers of that building, the one with the blue and tan roofs? It's everywhere.
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5.10
Hmm.. what could be going here?
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5.11
Maybe this? You see all those parking lots? Each tile, plopped. That took forever :D
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That's all for the moment folks. Check back for the next update, where I'll show you around Richmond West some more.
-Jordan
Really nice work on Richmond West! It looks beautiful! And nice work on the parking places! :thumbsup:
You're off and running on a great start. I like your concept for a MD, and I also very much like the terrain you've selected (trees,mods and such). That suits my taste as well.
Looking forward to following along. :thumbsup:
From the small to the rather large, very nice work on Richmond West
Awesome city, great work my friend!!! Fantastic images, and the last picture is really awesome!!! &apls
Fantastic work here! Both Douglas Shore and Richmond west look excellent! The parking lots in those last shots look very impressive and very appropriate!
Plopping tiles one by one is sure not fun :thumbsdown:
The final result is wonderful! :thumbsup:
From the looks of it, those buildings that keep on repeating are one of Simgoober's hotels. The only ways to cut down on those buildings are to get buildings with the same size and similar stats, and to use the bulldozer a lot.
Nice and great!
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Replies:
bat: Thanks!
djvandrake: Thanks, and hope you enjoy this update!
kwakelaar: Rather large is right :D. Thanks!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks, and I hope you like the pictures of it this time around :D.
Battlecat: Thanks, and plopping all the lots was worth it :D.
sumwonyuno: Yeah, it wasn't, but the end result I think justifies all the labour ;).
emgmod: Thanks, I'll do that. In fact, I already have :)
976: Thanks!
Update 6
Today's update is in Richmond West, and shows you around the interesting places that I plopped and grew. Richmond West is rather large, as
kwakelaar pointed out :D (pop. 695 757). The empty zones are only there because the city hasn't finished growing yet. And I kept getting duplicates, or buildings that didn't quite fit with the overall theme I had in mind for the area.
6.01
First I think, a pic of downtown.
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6.02
Here's some suburbs partially done.
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6.03
I really like how the streets turned out here. Very 'non-griddy'.
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6.04
Here's a 'second downtown' of sorts. All grown except the hospital.
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6.05
Here's Central Park, surrounded by a residential area (maybe a bit too residential).
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6.06
Here's a small W2W section of the city
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6.07
A small ghetto of sorts by the bridge to YVR (Vancouver Int'l Airport).
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6.08
A second shot of downtown.
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6.09
One of the many freeway exits. Hmm.. I forgot soundwalls on the one side.
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6.10
Here's OceanSyde Mall, a 'mall for all your shopping needs, be they small, tall, or as big as a house' (direct quote from their Ad campaign :D)
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6.11
This is the Matt Office Complex, containing the Edgren Law Firm, and Meaden Planning Agency, which the city hires to plan out the city. Is it a coincidence that Coke Stadium is right across the street?
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6.12
Richmond Centre is the premier shopping destination of Cascadia. It has an underground theme park to rival the West Edmonton Mall (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West%20Edmonton%20Mall).
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6.13
Just a parking lot.
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6.14
This is the Cascadia Light Rail terminus in the Arthur Rooke residential district.
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6.15
I really like how this shot turned out. I had to do alot of bulldozing and rezoning to get that right.
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6.16
And another residential area.
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6.17
And the long overdue overview of
Richmond West. Not very centralized is it? Well this is my first larger city.
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Just some questions: What's a good
sidewalk mod? And are there any other
BAT's I should get?
And some user input: should I continue with
larger cities, or try my hand at a
rural area?
And that's all for today. Whew, that was a large update :D. See you guys next time, and again, thanks for the comments, keep 'em coming.
-Jordan
I love the way you do the cities, but it's always good to diversify to other stuff. I'd love to see some rural stuff, considering how good these cities are.
Brilliant work! &apls
Very nice MD. You seem to have a nice CBD growing.
For a sidewalk mod try Jeronij Sidewalk. Just powerseachon the LEX for Jeronij lots and you should find it. It adds trees to your sidewalks which is quite eye-pleasing.
Very nice update. I love your downtown area. &apls
Nice city!
Maybe Jeronij sidewalk mod, just like what I use.
Great looking city! You've got a great looking waterfront and excellent use of the various curves to fill in the gaps of your city!
As for sidewalk mods, my personal preference is for mods that provide a consistent style across all wealth levels. I find the shift in sidewalk textures quite jarring. I'm particularly fond of the Sandstone Style as a result since it applies the same textures throughout the city. There are a lot of options though, Sithlrd98 has done a lot of work with them in his mod thread here. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=5706.0) In particular he's worked with texturing the wide radius curves, although the catch with his mods is they aren't wealth dependent which means the textures show up in rural areas as well.
Anyhow, good luck with your decision, I look forward to seeing what you choose!
Fantastic city, very nice update!!! :thumbsup:
Update 6 is really good! Nice work on it!
Looking forward to update seven... ;) ;)
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Replies
BuildingUp: Thanks!
wwvictory: Thank you!
djvandrake: Thank you!
976: Thanks!
Battlecat: Thank you! I do use the curves alot. I was looking for a mod that wasn't wealth dependent, so I think SandStone Style is the one for me. And you can see what the next update is today!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thank you!
bat: Thank you! Update 7 isn't quite here yet :).
Teaser 4
I was working on a new
rural region, and these are two screen shots from Chilliwack, a rural community. I implemented the RHW into this town, and it fits better than the Maxis ones, so I am quite pleased with the way it turned out. And now, when look at them, I realize I forgot to turn the grid off :D
T4.01Some farmland around Exit 34, the subject of
Update 7.
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T4.02Exit 36 by the townsite.
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Be back with more later!
-Jordan
Looking good. While maxis highways have their place, the "Real Highway" mod is getting better and better with every update. I'm also glad to see you're keeping the rural character of the Chilliwack area. Nice approach to the raised highway interchanges there, I'm looking forward to seeing more of this area!
Wow! I really like the RHW, especially in the first pic. There must be alot of trucks using it. Nice interchanges too, Exit 34 looks interesting.
Wow!!! Awesome rural area my friend!!! Really great!!! &apls
Nice RHW! &apls
What walls is that?
nice work there friend, just remember to turn the grid off.
Nice update with the highway and the farmlands
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Replies
Battlecat: Thank you! I pass through Chilliwack every time I leave for Christmas, so I still have images (and smells) in my head.
FleshaR34: Thank you!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks alot!
976: Thanks! That is Jeronij's Modern Concrete Walls (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=116).
mightygoose: Thanks! I usually do have the grid off, I was tired when I took the pic :D
kwakelaar: Thank you!
Update 7
Today's update focuses on the addition of a median to Exit 34.
7.01Before the improvement project, there was no median between the lanes.
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7.02The frontage road beside the highway is moved over.
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7.03Retaining walls are removed, and original frontage road demolished.
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7.04Grading begins on the new lane.
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7.05The new lane is built.
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7.06The overpass is built.
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7.07The old lane is demolished, along with the old overpass.
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7.08An overview of the exit, beautifications to be finished at a later date.
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7.09And now for some shots around the area. The residential area.
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7.10The commercial area.
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7.11An overview of the Chilliwack town site.
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7.12And some farms for your eyes to enjoy!
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7.13(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg718.imageshack.us%2Fimg718%2F7316%2F713farms2.jpg&hash=a373a417ff4597a10ab80e4fbf3e2161ab50cce2)
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7.15And Exit 39 on the outskirts of the farms.
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7.16And a mosaic of Chilliwack Regional Campground to finish things off.
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Thanks for reading, and hope you enjoyed the latest update of
Cascadia!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Very inspiring MD, and I really like your latest rural update! Looking forward to future updates :)
VERY NICE &apls
I am also working on a rural area but am having some issues. One being that I can't get any of my custom farmlands to grow. I know one is by SimGoober, not sure about the other tho. What can I do????? note i do not have the CAM installed and i know thats why the other won't grow, do SG's need CAM aswell?
Lovely update! I love the farmlands, very realistic! &apls
Vrey nice update. :thumbsup: Is that red tipped windmill functional or just eye candy?
Very nice work on the overpass/ exit area, I think you should do that on all of your highways.
Fantastic work on that highway and on the rural parts around... :thumbsup:
Oh yeah!!! Awesome update!!! Fantastic rural area, and suburbs too!!! Great work my friend!!! &apls &apls &apls
Very nice update! Great batch of farming all around here! The urban part of Chilliwack also looks quite nice indeed!
I like that industrial site in 7.13, where did you pick it up?
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Teaser 5
T5.01Welcome to
Hixon, (pop. 367)! I'm sure
Battlecat recognizes the name, along with most BC residents :D. For those that don't, read this (http://www.travel-british-columbia.com/Cariboo_Chilcotin_Coast/Hixon.aspx).
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T5.02And a teaser of what I'm planning to do in Hixon.
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It obviously isn't ready yet, so that is the best shot I've got. Thanks
Battlecat for that tutorial you posted in
Adara (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6976.0) a few updates back :thumbsup:.
I hope you are now waiting eagerly to see the full Hixon and Chilcotin River. I'm short on time, so
replies will be done next time. Thanks!
-Jordan
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puresim: Thank you!
MattyFo: Thank you! Did you look at the dependency list?
BuildingUp: Thank you very much!
djvandrake: Thanks! Yes, that is a functional windmill. It is the SFBT Wind Power Plant by voltaic (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2321).
Cyclone1001: Thank you! And I already do.
bat: Thank you!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thank you very much! ;D
Battlecat: Thank you! And I got it here (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=12626).
Teaser 6
Guess what? Another teaser :D!
T6.01Here is the Hixon townsite.
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T6.02And here is the Chilcotin River:
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Thanks guys for reading! :D
-Jordan
Nice teaser and thanks for the link! ;D
Fantastic update! Interesting use of the flowers on the shoreline of that river! The small part of that train station I can see there in Hixon looks fantastic as well!
My friend, great work!!! Awesome both images!!! Fantastic teaser!!! :thumbsup:
Looks really good, but the river area looks a little too 'uniform' so I suggest mixing up the grasses and such around it! But anyways, good work all around!
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djvandrake: Thank you and you're welcome :)
Battlecat: Thank you!
Tomas Neto: Thanks alot!
Cyclone 1001:Thanks! I hope it's improved a bit today.
Update 8 - Hixon
Alright, here's Hixon in it's entirety :thumbsup:!
8.01Here's a town overview.
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8.02And here's a night view, just because :)
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8.03This is the small community of Colgrove, just a residential block a kilometre away from Hixon, being built.
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8.04And here it is complete.
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8.05Colgrove Church, the oldest building in Hixon, built in 1866, by the family of Joseph Hixon.
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8.06The Cascadian Railway Network (CRN) passes through Hixon. Lots of passengers commute with the CRN, so every town it passes through have modern, well-equipped rail stations.
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8.07Where do they think they're going? There isn't anything in the direction they are heading.
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8.08A solitary pedestrian walking through the middle of nowhere? Smart.
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8.09Almost road kill there. There was three of them crossing earlier, and caused a car accident.
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8.10Since when are llamas amphibians?
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8.11And the finished pond. No llamas drowned in the making of this pond :D.
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8.12Just for
Bernhard (Nardo69).
Quote from: Nardo69 on January 27, 2010, 03:00:24 PM
canyonjumper, I could have forgiven the flare (I don't like too much PS) and I wouldn't have said anything if there were only one level crossing but two of them so close to each other - no way! $%Grinno$%
Better?
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8.13And next time...Duncan. I'm trying out a new turning lane mod, so let me know what you think.
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And that was
Update 8! See you guys next time!
-Jordan
Where did you get those paths in the last pic? Oh yeah, looks nice (amphibian llamas, what a joke. We all know they are reptiles!
great update there, maybe don't go quite so overboard on the flowers, but other than that, fantastic shots.
Nice looking update! The homes and dirt tracks facing the railway are particularly eye catching, how did you pull that off?
The pictures of the town are great! Heh, there are a lot of pedestrians on that bridge. :P
Interesting update , i like the extra detail around the creeks and ponds :)
~Corey
Awesome update!!! Fantastic city, and florest too!!! &apls &apls
Good update! I really like the first pic - it's perfect how this little village fits into the clearing of that forest. ALso the rail passing through with that dirt roads aside looks very natural!
What a nice town!
Very nicely done! Must be peaceful there ... except when the trains pass through. ;D
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Cyclone1001: Thanks! And those paths are
Shadow Assassins Cycleways (New-looking (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=15363) or Old-looking (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=15534)).
mightygoose: Thanks, and now, looking back in retrospect, I realize that I did indeed go overboard on the flowers :).
Battlecat: Thank you! Those are actually lots that I found somewhere on the
STEX. I tried looking for them, but no luck. The only clue I have is that they were uploaded sometime in
2003.
sumwonyuno: Thank you! I have no idea why there was so many pedestrians on the bridge.
Corey (Nexis4Jersey): Thanks!
Tomas Neto: Thanks alot!
Rady: Thank you Rady!
976: Thanks!
jimbo_jj: Thank you and yes I imagine it is!
Update 8½
This is the first in a series of four updates about various vacation and resort towns around
Cascadia. Each update will feature the town itself, and the various resorts, campgrounds, hotels, or motels around it. First up,
Ashcroft.
9¼.01Ashcroft was founded in 1967 by a group of loggers and their families as a temporary settlement meant to be disassembled when the nearby forests were cut down.
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9¼.02However, now in 2011 the town has thrived.
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9¼.03Nearby Nepa Lake has attracted resorts and vacation homes. This one is for sale for
CCD$3.5M. Previously owned by the Meaden Family, it has 5 bedrooms and a master suite, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, basement suite, study, dining room and attic. 2 floors plus a basement and an attic. Designed by the renowned Matt325, this home is very spacious, and has a pool.
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9¼.04This home on the outskirt of the area is secluded, but provides quick access to the Nepa Lake Provincial Campsites. This home is brand new, and is available for
CCD$2M. 4 bedrooms and a master suite, 3 bathrooms, dining room and study. This one too, designed by Matt325, who has done most of the houses around Ashcroft.
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9¼.05And here's a shot of the farms on the other side of town.
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9¼.06And one last pic of Ashcroft. Note how the town has expanded over the hill.
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And that was
Part One of this update. Next time we will have
Crescent Point, a small resort municipality on the Sunshine Coast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_Coast_(British_Columbia)).
Thank you for reading :thumbsup:!
-Jordan
I need 3.5M CCD right now. That house looks perfectly secluded.
In the second to the last picture, what is happening with that building near the road curve?
&apls
Well done. Great shot of the under construction houses.
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emgmod: Sold! Sign here "$Deal"$ please. And I have no idea what is going on there. Glitch I think.
djvandrake:Thank you!
Update 9½
Today's update is
Part Two to this series.
9½.01Here is
Crescent Point, a pleasant town of 346 people. This town's main revenue is tourism, so there are several accommodations nearby.
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9½.02Here is a lovely secluded cottage. Available to rent for
$CCD70K, the cottage is perfect for a weekend to getaway from it all. Optional power activated by a switch in the kitchen.
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9½.03Or you could stay at the
Crescent Hotel located at the heart of the town. Not far from amenities, you won't be disappointed with the view out to Vancouver Island. CCD$500 a night.
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9½.04This seaside villa has a phenomenal view of the Georgia Strait. For rent,
CCD$1000 you can stay in this luxurious villa for three nights.
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9½.05This lodge is perfect for those who want to reduce their carbon footprint. Made of green materials, it will only need
CCD$650 for you to stay in it.
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9½.06The DeHune Hotel and Spa is right on the waterfront, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Renting a room for one night will take
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9½.07This beautiful home is for sale
CCD$1.5M. Fully furnished, this home is far enough away from Crescent Point to be a quiescent place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
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Next...Whistler :D
-Jordan
Wowww, great updates here my friend, in your MD!!! Really awesome!!! &apls
Great mix of shots in these last two updates! Crescent point reminds me a bit of Tofino, another small coastal town in BC with very high end hotels!
So why have i missed Cascadia until now? It is just great and i think i spent almost an hour looking trough all. I hate building citys on hillys areas, but i think you made it great.
I liked looking at your construction sites turning in to buildings. :thumbsup:
Nice little town with some good looking hotels. :thumbsup:
Great update! I love the little towns. So is the CCD$ equal to the USD? If not, whats the exchange rate?
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Tomas Neto: Thanks,
Tomas!
Battlecat: Thanks,
Battlecat! I do have a SC4M file of the
Pacific Rim Nat'l Park area, including
Tofino and
Ucluelet.
Q-Tips: Thanks for reading it all through,
nedalezz. I do try to make everything aesthetically pleasing.
djvandrake: Thanks,
DJ!
nedalezz: Thank you, little towns are my specialty! CCD is equivalent to approx. USD $1.10, but does change frequently.
Teaser
I'm working on an entry for the
Thematic Competition, so I thought I'd show you what I was aiming for.
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I started using the
Lot Editor for the first time, and I got the hang of it, I just need ideas for the plaza. Is it okay the way it is, or should I tweak it?
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Great teaser! The only thing I can think of is change the two fountains to one large fountain. But that's just my opinion. I think it looks great! :)
A lot of hard work is really evident here, Jordan. This was a great place to come rest my eyes.
David
Looks good Jordan. My suggestions for your lot would be to add some people, and put dirt circles around the bases of your trees so they don't look like they're growing out of the bricks.
I actually like the way it looks!
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BuildingUp:Thanks! Advice taken into consideration ;D!
David (dedgren):Thank you
David, I try hard.
djvandrake:Thanks
DJ! V3 will have people and bases.
nedalezz:Thanks!
Teaser: Plaza V2
Here's the second version of the plaza:
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I will have a third version, hopefully the final version, ready soon, and that will have people and tree bases :D!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Version 2 looks good. :D
I like to see members trying out LE. It's not really that hard to get into it and once you do I find it very addictive and I know of a few others that are in the same boat.
Anyways, about the LOT. I find it bare and frankly a little boring. You need to remember that the cathedral is very grand so the LOT needs to reflect this. A larger fountain in the front, maybe some fences down the sides, a fancy garden, some benches, large older mature trees and always remember to add people.
This is just my opinion but maybe it will get you thinking a bit. If you need any help with props, just drop me a PM any time. ;)
Robin :thumbsup:
Well, nice update!
Looks great! I just would go with what djvandrake said - some little dirt or stone circle surrounding the trees would be a nice addition. Also, you possibly would like to add a low wrought iron chain seperating the plaza from the man road. Just that none of the little sims that inevitabely will play around here will get hurt by a car passing by.
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Scott (scott1964): Thank you!
Robin (rooker1): Thanks Robin :thumbsup: I'll be sure to include those ideas. Do you know where some good fountain props are?
976: Thank you!
Rady: My first priority is keeping my little sims safe :D
Update 10
Update Ten is basically a teaser of my entry to the
Thematic Competition.
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Suggestions are welcome :)
-Jordan :thumbsup:
This is coming along great. I love the small town feeling you give. Tough the cathedral / big church gives me a sense of a town with a big history. Now your challence is to get the right residental to grow.
Your canals look great. :thumbsup:
Heh, I was waiting for the area around the church to be built out. The development doesn't look complete yet, but the development that is already there is nice!
Wow my friend, this canals are awesome!!! Fantastic city!!! :thumbsup:
You're citie is beautiful! Similar layout to one of my own cities except the city hall is where the church is then the plaza then accross the way is the church.
All of your work here in Cascadia and your Thematic Competition pictures are amazing. You really work hard, Jordan. Sorry I don't stop by more often.
Ethan
P.S. Welcome to page 6 and the Best Sellers...
Welcome to the Best Sellers Jordan. You're doing great work here. The closeup of the plaza in front of the church really captures a great scene. It should make for a nice entry into the thematic competition.
Geoff
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Q-Tips: Thank you! I plan to plop the residential, as I have a large mix, I would rather have one or two styles for this particular town.
djvandrake: Thank you!
Sumwonyuno: The development isn't quite ready yet, I had to find some more W2Ws and I had to fix an issue with the ExtraPlugins.dll. But fear not, it'll be ready soon!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks alot, Tomas!
Daniel (danielcote): Thanks! That is a cool fact ;D!
Ethan (ecoba): Thanks for the compliment, Ethan! I try my best to make the updates worth reading. And as long as you stop in once in a while, I won't get too angry ;D. And thanks for propelling my MD across Best Seller's Canyon :thumbsup:!
Geoff (calibanX): Thanks, Geoff! The plaza isn't quite finished yet, there are still details like people and bases to add, but I will have it ready in time to meet the deadline. Update 11
Cascadia is now in the Best Sellers! Thanks Ethan for moving this MD up a notch on the Mayor's Diary ladder :thumbsup:! Here are some more pics! I'm almost finished the waterfront area, Now I'm moving on to the downtown area by the Church. I'm tentatively calling the town GrantView.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg36.imageshack.us%2Fimg36%2F9440%2F1102k.jpg&hash=57821da6cf7862a028ebc16df03cf62768dcd2e2)
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Ethan gets to pick one of those to live in :thumbsup:. Thanks again to all of you who helped make this MD what it is!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Like usually, looks great!
Hey Jordan,
Congrats on jumping right over the Recently Published section and into The Best Sellers section with ease. It gives me great pleasure to move your MD.
Congratulations from myself and The SC4D Staff! &apls
Hi Jordan!!! Awesome city again, my friend!!! The channels and the suburb perfectly combine creating a wonderful place!!! Fantastic!!! &apls &apls
Welcome to the Best Sellers!!! :thumbsup:
Things are coming along very nicely for your thematic competition entry. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Very good! I like how you integrate the park's pathways with the bridge, street, etc.
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976: Thanks!
Robin (rooker1): Thank you very much, Robin, as well as the SC4D staff! :thumbsup:
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thank you and thank you!
Battlecat: Thank you, so am I :thumbsup:!
Rady: Thank you!
Teaser
I was working on the plaza a bit more today. Here's what I've got now:T10-01(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg30.imageshack.us%2Fimg30%2F2428%2Ft101fin.jpg&hash=4e3ace14122ffd616ed1975106683359f414b952)
Does anybody know of any better fountains? Or any other props that could go in?:
-Jordan :thumbsup:(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F%5Bcenter%5Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fimg30.imageshack.us%2Fimg30%2F2428%2Ft101fin.jpg%255B%2Fcenter%255D&hash=1c0744b51cbcd60f66b6fba6efeb496a4ed9f4f1)
EDIT: Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremonies tonight! Anybody watching?
I am! I'm really excited about them. I want to visit Canada sometime. Anyways great update! I like the fountain you used!
great plaza, the fountain fits great. I'd add some trashcans :)
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BuildingUp: Thank you!
soulchaser: Thank you and I will :)Update 12
I went downtown on Saturday, just to experience the Olympic fever downtown. It was a raining off and on all day. Took some pics, so here you are: ;D12-01This is GM Place (http://wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Place), one of the Olympic Venues, all decked out in Olympic posters.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs228.snc3%2F21574_328429851843_635706843_4722654_3068195_n.jpg&hash=76f312d5ef10d023a97a3d628fdcedeb816d0925)
12-02The Hockey House was pretty loud, considering it was only 11:30 in the morning. But then again this is Canada(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash1%2Fhs288.ash1%2F21574_328429861843_635706843_4722655_7947460_n.jpg&hash=23f0377f2ef41552683b1c6fa2928dd51d134bac)
12-03Various little inukshuks someone erected all along the seawall. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs208.snc3%2F21574_328429881843_635706843_4722657_267530_n.jpg&hash=246b840583ab354fd1db0c99049ea09dc220fbc0)
12-04The Ontario Pavilion, one of the many pavilions scattered throughout Downtown.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs228.snc3%2F21574_328429911843_635706843_4722660_231945_n.jpg&hash=6dc8d57336e0fd73ec084cff24a7d18ba1416f86)
12-05This is for everybody downunder. The IOC [linkie] (http://www.shotinvancouver.com/vancouver/olympics/australian-olympic-team-hoists-a-huge-banner-over-athletes-village/) wanted it taken down, but it's still there ;D(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs228.snc3%2F21574_328429956843_635706843_4722665_3047923_n.jpg&hash=f91a7b7fdbf67d7e5db890393dd71d5723e620d2)
12-06These flags line the seawall by the Olympic Village.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash1%2Fhs288.ash1%2F21574_328429961843_635706843_4722666_7595518_n.jpg&hash=680e5bdeb1e56aae6faffe3df2839b742bba1f23)
12-07Heading towards the Olympic Cauldron, along Canada Place.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs228.snc3%2F21574_328430016843_635706843_4722674_320201_n.jpg&hash=e481e56317ea5dc7dd06ee252b0d3e503bf88726)
12-08Another shot of the street. The whole area is blocked off, only authorized vehicles allowed through.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash1%2Fhs288.ash1%2F21574_328430041843_635706843_4722677_1075885_n.jpg&hash=26fcf074f5d7f9d8a7ed5bc043d8456caccc23c4)
12-09And the Olympic Cauldron. It was fenced off shortly after Gretzky lit it. I had to jam the lens through the gap ;D(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs228.snc3%2F21574_328430071843_635706843_4722680_2739477_n.jpg&hash=e07fb593eb3a8c7b3d1bcc53788aed47f44ed45f)
12-10Samsung getting in on the Olympic action.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash1%2Fhs288.ash1%2F21574_328430091843_635706843_4722683_7575547_n.jpg&hash=f085a938e7db058f5f8f7279812a64805f3860f2)
12-11Here's Robson Square. The ice on the rink isn't real; the real ice melted a week ago ;D(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash1%2Fhs288.ash1%2F21574_328430096843_635706843_4722684_860001_n.jpg&hash=08a9a583565e5cdabf891ee8991e296ebbe51997)
12-12Here's two more shots of Olympic posters.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs208.snc3%2F21574_328430136843_635706843_4722691_2020123_n.jpg&hash=f81d0815f2c22feaa4039e9de29bebe81d19b137)
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12-14This is the foyer of the convention center. People were taking pictures of themselves 'holding up' the world :)(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash1%2Fhs288.ash1%2F21574_328430161843_635706843_4722694_2315954_n.jpg&hash=4359714230770f54f1dbc312ae4db677c49f573e)
12-15And the cauldron again, this time at night, and lit up!(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs228.snc3%2F21574_328430171843_635706843_4722696_7925470_n.jpg&hash=765795d6e63c915ecb9bfe123cd03c90d170eec6)
12-16The Olympic Rings are positioned in North Vancouver, across Burrard Inlet(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs228.snc3%2F21574_328430181843_635706843_4722697_529914_n.jpg&hash=ce2f6630f2c8fe9fa5f62803b6507ac590e3da63)
12-17Looking back at the Convention Centre, you can just barely make out the cauldron.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs228.snc3%2F21574_328430196843_635706843_4722698_8349694_n.jpg&hash=84c61aa517a0bf12948f41cfcda9d3cb35045caf)
12-18On Robson Street, the roads on either side of us are closed. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash1%2Fhs288.ash1%2F21574_328430221843_635706843_4722703_8039229_n.jpg&hash=f708dabb942d1ca2cc182caede36a1ad294d2413)
12-19And Granville Street, looking back towards False Creek.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs208.snc3%2F21574_328430241843_635706843_4722706_1021955_n.jpg&hash=17bd55132034ca8ea968d69f2e47cd12ddcd3463)
12-20And one last shot of the skyline of the area near Main Street and Science World, which the Russians have turned into an exhibition of Sochi 2014.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc3%2Fhs208.snc3%2F21574_328430266843_635706843_4722709_895050_n.jpg&hash=99ee9a444e19290fb03ffeccb85c4bd07218f0d3)
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Jordan :thumbsup:
Fantastic pictures!!! Thanks for sharing those. How exciting.
And I like your plaza. Looks quite nice. :thumbsup:
Awesome!
Wow, beautiful plaza my friend!!! :thumbsup:
Very nice pictures, too!!!
Some very nice photos from your trip to Vancouver, Jordan. I, for one am not a fan of them fencing in the cauldron. Seems, very un-olympian. I love that Aussie poster :D. I'm glad they didn't take it down. (Even though I'm a kiwi at heart.)
Also, I think that your plaza looks fine. Maybe some of the NUTs market stall props (on the LEX) could spruce it up a little bit. Or maybe one of c.p.'s great Cafe tables and a vendor.
Ethan
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djvandrake: Thank you!
976: Thanks!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thank you very much!
Ethan (ecoba): Thanks for the suggestions!
I'm steadily progressing on Grantview. I'm slowly replacing the light blue canal water for the one you see here. Here's some more pics: 13-1(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg192.imageshack.us%2Fimg192%2F9980%2F131vs.jpg&hash=4839890449b02e5365dd85dd66a92c97052cf2cb)
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-Jordan :thumbsup:
Ooh! I definitely like that canal better than the original one. The large amount of canals out there make it hard for me to choose which ones I should use.
The massive amount of high wealth in this city still amazes me.
Ethan
&apls &aplsGreat pics from Vancouver Jordan, and great work with your canal
I like the second pic, looks like a great place to take a walk. :thumbsup:
Busy times in downtown Vancouver! Nice job with those canals, the new texture looks excellent!
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Ethan (ecoba): Thank you Ethan! I think this texture suits the city more.
kimcar: Thank you very much!
djvandrake: Thanks, DJ!
Battlecat: Thank you! And yes, it was pretty busy, but it was getting there that was the hard part ;D
I finished replacing the canals, and reworked the shoreline a bit. I also added a FLuP tunnel to a neighbouring tile which I think I'll start working on when I finish Grantview. 14-01Havva mosaic, just because I felt like making one, and because I don't recall showing one here yet. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg535.imageshack.us%2Fimg535%2F416%2F1401mosaic.jpg&hash=3dd248e1d6a4afb57db3b59a515529b7dce5e68b)
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14-02Almost finished over here. You can see I swapped out the old SAM texture for this cobblestone one. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg268.imageshack.us%2Fimg268%2F2082%2F1405commercialstrip.jpg&hash=70d543d428a479527d16e36ec678ddc85db5865e)
14-03And this is the University of Northern Cascadia (UNC). I left the SAM texture here alone, as it fit in with the Jon's (JBSimio) excellent campus buildings. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg692.imageshack.us%2Fimg692%2F8159%2F1406universityofnorther.jpg&hash=e5256f3c1c507f88b8140013beff0234d4738dbc)
And to all you lurkers (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsimpeg.com%2Fforum%2FSmileys%2Fcustom1%2Flurking.gif&hash=8e655d2f0656a15674f8811ba3b6b9f26a7730fc), I know you're there, so leave a comment ;D(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg689.imageshack.us%2Fimg689%2F1738%2F1407n.jpg&hash=c2592ae34886b113e9511404f2fb803e05deb6f2)
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Very nice! It all looks good, now you just need an overly-huge palace :P
Fantastic! Those new textures are great. How are you modifying them?
The crosswalks at the road crossing the canal are a great touch as well!
I'd live there! The crossing is a very nice touch if it's one of yours.
Out of curiosity, are many of the lots in the last update customized?
I'd like to live in one of those canalside houses! Good job on the customized elements too.
I'd like to purchase one of those homes. I'd love to be able to stand at that bridge and watch the water. Very good! &apls
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Cyclone1001: Thanks! That palace just might go in after the Competition is over ;D the LE
Battlecat: Thank you! Those canals are actually by SimGoober, found here (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=979). I really do like those crosswalks, I might just have to go in the LE and change the sidewalk texture though.
puresim: Thanks! The crossing is not mine, it's part of a set released by Swamper77 [link] (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=3871). I don't customize too many lots ATM, as I'm focused on my plaza the Competition, but in the future (March) I will probably start again.
antimonycat: Thanks! Which house did you want ;D
BuildingUp: You can have one too!
Time for today's progress report! Finished up two areas today; the commercial strip I mentioned last time, and a reworked residential area.
7-01
Another shot of the University of Northern Cascadia.
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7-02The
reworked park and
FLuP tunnel
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7-03The aforementioned
residential area. It's actually more of mix ;D The
diagonal fillers are a big part of this area.
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7-04And to end, a shot of a
pedestrian bridge across the canal.
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-Jordan :thumbsup:
Nice ;D
Very nice! I really like how your university turned out, and those canals are great! :thumbsup:
Well very cool, I didn't realize there was a fresh version of those canals! Great job on this city, it's really looking fantastic!
WOW!!!! Awesome updates my friend!!! Your city is amazing!!!! &apls &apls &apls
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Scott (scott1964): Thanks!
djvandrake: Thank you very much!
Battlecat: Thanks, Battlecat!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks alot!Alright, for all intents and purposes, Grantview is finished! I've just got to take the necessary pictures and post them in my Entry Thread. I've got two mosaics today, one detailing the town centre and the other the shoreline. 16-01
I threw the crosswalks into the LE, and changed the sidewalks, so now they almost match. I really have to get rid of that TP'd tree. Is there a mod for that? I also DL'd Battlecat's excellent cul-de-sac mod, which makes the street ends look more like Canadian cul-de-sacs. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg42.imageshack.us%2Fimg42%2F1198%2F1601mosaic11.jpg&hash=5f94bc5ed528d8eae1c6980fc9aabdd7d60bbb9e)
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16-02
There, the new canals in all their shoreline glory ;D. Also, the BSC's awesome parks used as a riverfront park. Is there a way for FLuPs to continue on another tile? No, let me rephrase that: Do FLuP neighbour connections work?(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg192.imageshack.us%2Fimg192%2F6854%2F1608mosaic21.jpg&hash=3a65803959a48574bf9c63fb949aae7c5bbbe19f)
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16-03
Here's the final version of the plaza. There are more people, but they only show up on zoom 5. I added garbage cans and covered tables. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg35.imageshack.us%2Fimg35%2F2241%2F1613plazafinal.jpg&hash=45ba7ca12016896dde121bc1346d1dc11f20bf15)
16-02
And here's the overview :thumbsup:(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg192.imageshack.us%2Fimg192%2F3778%2F1614overviewtile.jpg&hash=babe258043313e65179d93d6c1a5fd2c85b8db44)
If there's any rules I've overlooked, or anything you think should be added, let me know before March 1st, so that I have the time to add/change anything and take the photos. Thanks again for all your feedback ;D
-Jordan :thumbsup:
The mansion with the red brick around it is so something I would love to live in. The whole mosaic is breathtaking! I also really adore that small town feel in the first one.
&apls &apls &apls
Looks very nice! Great work. :thumbsup:
Lots of great looking pictures, and your plaza is a nice piece of work. There is a good mix of buildings from different makers, giving your city quite a natural feel.
It looks really nice, great mosaics ! :thumbsup:
&apls &apls Great work Jordan . I like what you did with the canal and great touch of realism too :thumbsup:
Good job. :) Couple of questions. What is FLUP and where do you get it. And I notice some accessories on the sides of your roads like a little fence with the light poles. :D
It looks good, Jordan. Except, mosaics aren't allowed. And all of your pictures have to show the cathedral or your other church.
Hope you can fix it, because March One will come up soon. Anyway, Grantview turned out to be an excellent little town.
Ethan
Great overview shot!
Very nice small town. I love the neighborhood with beautiful houses and your campus is great ;)
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BuildingUp: Thank you, and that was what I was aiming for.
djvandrake:Thanks!
kwakelaar: Thanks, and I do have alot of houses, don't I?
Yann (Yan077):Thanks!
kimcar: Thanks alot![/b]
Scott (scott1964): Thanks! FLuPs are part of the NAM, and the accessories are Jeroni's Side Street Mod (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=115).
Ethan (ecoba): Thanks! Any pictures I post here are merely showcasing Grantview, they are not necessarily the pictures I will submit. I have to do a little repositioning of the smaller church, to allow for a bigger area to show up close. I wonder if I can link this MD to the entry, for extra pictures?
sumwonyuno: Thanks!
M.M.Malwin: Thank you very much!I have started a new medium-sized tile next to Grantview. I'm considering to make Grantview a suburb.
T11-01
Just a rough outline of the city centre.
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T11-02An overview of the marina.
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Lots of overhanging lots used in those pics ;D. Comments welcome!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
A lot of overhanging lots indeed. That (overhanging lots) is one of the many lotting tasks that I think I will have to try soon. Lotting is very exciting for me, but it takes a long time! But, maybe that's just me. Did you lot these yourself? (Or am I going on a long rant about something completely irrelevant, if I am please let me know...)
Ethan
Looks good. A lot of potential in this area.
Quote from: canyonjumper on February 21, 2010, 01:47:17 PM
T11-02
An overview of the marina.
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This is something you can see so many times. I also did it myself. ;)
Maybe you can tell me, how the boats can get out of the harbour? :P
Just a little spot on realism....
Ben....
Hi my friend!!! Really fantastic start on your new city!!! Awesome work!!! &apls &apls
Nice stuff you've posted over the weekend! I like the start you've made on your new tile.
That marina looks great except for the boats being a bit too close together!
Love the Coastline! Looks like this could be the making of a large urban center?
EDIT: Where did you get the "straight coastline thing" it looks very good on those islands!
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Ethan (ecoba): Thanks! No I didn't make them myself; they were included in the set. I'm sure that if you lot some yourself, they'll turn out great ;D
djvandrake: Thanks, and yes it has a lot of potential.
Ben (soulchaser): This is just a rough draft; the marina will extend further towards the edge of the tile.
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thank you very much!
Battlecat: Thanks! That will be fixed.
Matt (MattyFo): That is exactly what it could be ;D The "straight coastline thing" comes from the canal set linked in Update 16.No pics today folks, seeing as my laptop is doing interesting things all by itself :D However, I am working on another update That relates more to Cascadia as a whole. Perhaps hand drawn maps and photos are in the near future? Or maybe a list of the major plugins I use (I say major because I use way too many to list them all :D). Here's a link to a website that will give you a taste of what I'm trying to do for the future [link] (http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/The_Many_Nations_of_North_America)
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Ok Jordan!!! I'll return to see the newness of the next updates, my friend!!! :thumbsup:
Cant wait, bring on the new update!
Very nice start. It starts very well, these are well thought layout! Wait to see more! ;)
Nice harbour can't wait to see more
Will
Great marina my friend, looking forward to seeing the area develop! &apls
Excellent, excellent work!
That Marina looks great, I can't wait to see the city grow up around it. :)
Havva good one,
Adrian.
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Tomas (Tomas Neto): Almost there!
Nedal (nedalezz): Thanks!
M.M. Malwin: Thanks!
Will (penguin007): Thanks!
BuildingUp: Thank you!
Adrian (Adroman): Thanks, and the city is already in the works ;DMy grandfather passed away last night, so updates may be a bit sparser than usual. The last few weeks I've been going back and forth from Surrey to Kelowna or Quesnel. But last night, he passed away in his sleep. So just to tide you over, I've got a picture of what I'm calling Eastside.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg687.imageshack.us%2Fimg687%2F4033%2Ft1201.jpg&hash=50b814266ab85ae00d7dd9efb79eeb173a64a1cb)
Your friend,
Jordan
I'm sorry for your loss, Jordan. It sounds like it's been a bit of a rough time for your family recently. At least it sounds like your grandfather died peacefully, and not after a period of suffering.
Ethan :)
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather Jordan. You have my condolences.
My friend..., my big friend, you have my condolences!!! I'm sorry for your loss!!!
It's a very nice picture Jordan, and our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. &ops
All the best to you.
Its very tough losing a loved one, and it will take some time to heal, but in the end, life has a way of picking us up when he dont have the power to lift ourselves.
Im very sorry for your loss, and you have my heartfelt condolences.
Looks I missed 3 pages. They're great!
Sorry to hear about your loss. All the best to you and your family.
You have my condolences Jordan. Nice shot of Eastside, very West Coast :)
My condolences to you and your family for your grandfather
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Ethan (ecoba): Thanks, Ethan.
BuildingUp: Thanks.
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks, Tomas.
djvandrake: Thanks, DJ.
Nedal (nedalezz): Thanks, Nedal.
976: Thanks.
Battlecat: Thanks.
Matt (MattyFo): Thanks, Matt.
kimcar: Thanks. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg519.imageshack.us%2Fimg519%2F8363%2F170titlebanner.jpg&hash=06c26c8a8a11d9945b9f01e0cc7cf004529151f0)
I've made some progress on Eastside (which I've renamed to Bonner City). To start us off, here'a a mosaic of the completed downtown area. 17-1(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg59.imageshack.us%2Fimg59%2F5259%2F171mosaic1.jpg&hash=6b2de76391c3fc23744f60bd378c44b4bbbb14c1)
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17-2
Exit 324 of Highway 3A, going through Bonner City(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg28.imageshack.us%2Fimg28%2F9261%2F172exit324.jpg&hash=082e7d171487a7d4fb4ee5156b72fd4e43f9a0e9)
17-2
Exit 326 of Highway 3A, with access to Highway 3B (Grantview Connector), which heads to Grantview. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg251.imageshack.us%2Fimg251%2F4545%2F173exit326.jpg&hash=e8435d7883f255de36c03a134a0557eb1dd95830)
17-3
The revised Marina. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg251.imageshack.us%2Fimg251%2F8413%2F174marinarevised.jpg&hash=8864bb44bc3eb3f795d5c1f3d579c57e224b2b62)
17-4
A waterfront area. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg519.imageshack.us%2Fimg519%2F6973%2F175waterfront.jpg&hash=1b8345b8a139ea235df8a5ff3c39a7a595acec0b)
That's all for now. Enjoy!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Absolutely adore the work you've done on the downtown. I really like the lighthouse and statue of liberty islands too. The Marina and waterfront are splendid.
&apls
A very interesting update! The islands for the lighhouse and statue of liberty are awesome, and your downtown area looks quite nice. :thumbsup:
Great pictures of your nice city. :thumbsup:
What a sensational mosaic, your downtown looks fabulous! I cant wait to see how that place looks at night :)
Your marina is also very nice, understated but complete. Are you planning developments around it?
That first mosaic is really well done ! I like the way the canals leads to the standard maxis river. Also that skyscrapers city along the water is very nice.
Picture 17.4 is great, a nice composition of buildings there.
Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Fantastic job! The mosaic looks amazing as do all your other shots. The revised marina looks excellent!
&apls &apls I like what you did with the waterfront. People gonna have a great view over there ;D
&apls &apls &apls &apls &apls
Awesome update, fantastic, my friend!!!
VERY NICE!!! Hmmmmm...the Waterfront area looks familiar though, you weren't at all inspired by your recent trip to Vancouver where you?? :D If so great job capturing the feel of that beautiful city, if not, then it reminds me Vancouver :D Also I recomend giving the Marina a bit more capacity with PEG's Dock Extention and Dock End available on the STEX just search Marina ;) If you don't already have them of course.
-Matt
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Building Up: Thanks!
djvandrake: Thanks DJ!
bat: Thank you!
Nedal (nedalezz): Thank you! The marina still isn't finished, I'm planning an extension of the docks. And yes, I am planning developments around the marina. In fact, I've already started them ;D
Arthur (art128): Thanks, Arthur! I'll show the transition next update.
Battlecat: Thank you very much!
kimcar: I bet they do!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thank you!
Matt (MattyFo): Thanks! I might have been... And as I stated above, the marina still isn't finished, no matter what I said last update ;D
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Just a little detour from Bonner City to visit Porteau, a small community on the North Californian coast. 18-1
An overview of Porteau. With only 177 inhabitants, this small hamlet doesn't have much to keep residents here. Only a small CMP (Cascadian Mounted Police) station, a branch of the RCMP, a small fire station, and a very small general store. In fact, the only real attraction here is the pristine beach. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg140.imageshack.us%2Fimg140%2F6130%2F181porteauoverview.jpg&hash=51bafd32281b6bfe5cb6965bccf8deecc529826d)
18-2
With warm waters April through October, Porteau Beach is a popular day trip spot. The soft sand feels great under the toes, and surfing is very popular. With the fallen trees typical of most West Coast beaches present, who needs a beach blanket, or a lawn chair :D?(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg6.imageshack.us%2Fimg6%2F6614%2F182porteaubeach.jpg&hash=7ee296a0693ee79618d7d63aa17d7774ff267f01)
18-3
The actual townsite consists of a mere twelve houses and six businesses. The houses are only there because the occupants fell in love with the beach, and love to spend hours on the beach, listening to the waves break, and feel the soft sand between their toes.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg219.imageshack.us%2Fimg219%2F3425%2F183mosaic1.jpg&hash=0c790c26d2d073342b1abe4d52d6be442ff151ba)
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Hope you enjoyed that little excursion to the beach! That was part three of the holiday series I started a while ago. To refresh your memory, the first two were Ashcroft, and Crescent Point. Next time we return to Bonner City to see the progress on the marina and the construction of Highway 1.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Wow, that looks way better than my beach :)
I love the little town, if I could, Id want to own a house there and just disappear there for a weekend or so :)
Awesome beach and I love the color of the water.
Stunning job on that beach and shoreline!
I reconise part of that mosaic:) Funny thing, when I saw that pic in the Picture Competion I thought that there was something really wrong with the beach, shoreline, EVERYTHING!!!. I couldn't put my finger on it but I thought something was odd about that beach...... There I was wondering, why is the water white by the shoreline? The rocks and logs look like they are floating above water! NO MAXIS WAVES, that's it!!! Stupid me, I did not have those Maxis waves there to tell me where the shoreline was :D. I had thought the white part was the "underwater texture" and where Maxis would have their waves would be right where the grass and flowers end. So I must ask, where did the maxis waves go? Photoshopped? A Mod that removes it?
Sorry for the unusual comment, but it was one of those moments where I laughed at myself and said "Wow, Now i see it". That being said, I wish I could take my vote back in the Pic Comp :( Now that "I see it" that beach is very nice and I just love the paths going from the houses down to what I now reconise as the beach :D.
-Matt
[Edit] Accually I did manage to change my vote, no one voted after me ;)
The shoreline detailing is excellent. I like that style. The coastal road with the scattered houses look very realistic. My only criticism is that the water color is too bright for my taste.
&apls &apls Very nice beach. Which one is it . A mod from you ?
Awesome rural coastline there can't wait for more
Will
Wow...., the color of the water is fantastic!!! Beautiful beach, really awesome, and very nice forest too!!! &apls &apls
Looks good. :)
What a difference between the two waterfronts from your updates. The first one is as packed with buildings as is possible the next one is looking like the perfect holiday spot. I must say great work on both occasions.
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Nedal (nedalezz): Thanks! I got the idea to do a beach from your MD.
djvandrake: Thanks!
Battlecat: Thank you very much!
Matt (MattyFo): Yeah, the waves were draining my CPU, so I turned them off in the Settings. Sorry for the confusion. There is a pic with waves and darker water in the Comp Thread.
Rick (RickD): Thanks Rick
kimcar: Thank you! No its not mine, it's DK Cyan from Rivits Coastal Modd (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22358). I wish it was mine, its so well done.
Will (penguin007): Thank you, Will!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thank you, my friend :D!
Scott (scott1964): Thanks!
Gjermund (kwakelaar): Thank you! Yes it is rather a large difference :D. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg260.imageshack.us%2Fimg260%2F5406%2F190w.jpg&hash=5973b71b8f9aafd924ec10cae1a8865006b7cf6c)
Back to Bonner City this time! Made some progress on the downtown/waterfront area, and the marina.19-01
Oakridge Place, quite possibly my favourite BAT. You will see it alot in this MD. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg260.imageshack.us%2Fimg260%2F4298%2F193wm.jpg&hash=009cb59b5dc1cbbf765acbbe1fad63850559b4b3)
19-02
The school complex. I've used SimGoober's excellent Enyati School lots here. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg696.imageshack.us%2Fimg696%2F8951%2F194dy.jpg&hash=4d7af9d5128e1bd7d8dc9f95922ee02db8e5ce9c)
19-03
I'v removed the board walk, and replaced it with a small boat pontoon. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg260.imageshack.us%2Fimg260%2F1660%2F195r.jpg&hash=c6aa2f3b21e1f33079b5d9eeab4ecefdc12c65a9)
19-04
'Nother shot of downtown/waterfront. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg408.imageshack.us%2Fimg408%2F4330%2F196wb.jpg&hash=fa5b08f3c1010a0ccc0978eb1b46a75b2e0b2f8e)
19-05
The marina, with the immediate area filled in. The tall buildings have been demo'd, as I felt they did not fit the feel of the area. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg709.imageshack.us%2Fimg709%2F6825%2F197hg.jpg&hash=81e5e7cd7d0f36461295bb3df77daad4ad38c3bf)
19-06
The exit leading into Bonner City(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg291.imageshack.us%2Fimg291%2F8667%2F199e.jpg&hash=a89081a2e1cfdfb53f33682f67709fdf7562606c)
And a collection of interchanges. I've upgraded the highway to 8 lanes. All functional.
19-07(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg13.imageshack.us%2Fimg13%2F2364%2F1910w.jpg&hash=9448ec9329a1929e9da92c954166144574b5f81a)
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That's all for now. Hope you enjoyed the nineteenth update of
Cascadia. Also, Cascadia is also at
CSGforums, so feel free to check it out.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Like the highways and roads. :)
Cascadia is a wonderful place, amazingly beautiful!!! Awesome update my friend!!! &apls
Lots of progress and looks good. Can't wait to see it fill out. Great stuff.
Great stuff, Jordan!! &apls I really like your highways!
-Matt
Great highways. And nice to see you used the Enyati schools. Those BATs are quite old but still very good.
&apls &aplsExcellenmt update once again. Thanks for the link too . It`s appreciate :thumbsup:
This business district is coming together very nicely! Great selection of buildings!
Very great!
You've really put together a gorgeous CBD here, my friend. Excellent job, Jordan.
I'll be by more oftenm I promise.
Ethan
Nice work again there can't wait for more
Will
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Scott (scott1964): Thank you!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): I want it to be ;D Thanks!
djvandrake: Filled out it shall be ;D Thank you!
Matt (MattyFo): Thank you!
Rick (Rick D): Thanks! Yes they are ;D
kimcar: Thank you, and your welcome!
Battlecat: Thank you! It's always great to read your comments ;D
976: Thanks!
Ethan (ecoba): Thanks Ethan! Your comments are always welcome, no matter when you post ;D
Will (penguin007): Thank you!(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg153.imageshack.us%2Fimg153%2F9983%2F200f.jpg&hash=805e5d7beaf2f20eb23c5b51b118d86124851ab6)
Sorry for the delay between updates. I've been busy with school, and Reach For The Top, plus life threw me a curveball. I've also been busy over at CSGforums (http://www.csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/). And my laptop was doing interesting things, like crashing. But I fixed my scanner this morning, so I drew some maps, scanned them, and uploaded them just for you ;D. I also wrote some history about why the boundaries are the way they are.
HISTORY:
In 2017, the North American War, fueled by border disputes and water supplies, splits Canada and the US into several countries. Cascadia was neutral, and remained out of the fighting. The US is split into the Confederation of the Great Plains, And the United States, while joins the Maritime provinces of Canada to form Acadia. Canada is split into Quebec, Newfoundland, acadia, while ontario, the praire provinces, and the territories remain in Canada
Cascadia gave its provinces more power, in order to prevent it's own breakup. In effect, Cascadia became like the UK, in the way that each province was basically a country, tied to a central government. The former American state of Alaska joined the Confederation in 2024, in a smaller scale border skirmish with Russia. Hawai'i joined in November of that year after it felt threatened by China after it declared war on the US (the US had allegedly denied access to the Chinese leader). Baja California and Baja California Sur joined after the third Mexican Civil War (2022 - 2026).
In June of 2027, British Columbia had grown to the point where the gov't could not handle the population effectively, so it split into several different provinces (Stikine, Fraser, Cariboo, Okanagan, Vancouver Island).
The current event everybody is talking about is the impending war between Russia and China. Details have surfaced that say Russia has been in talks with the Mongolians about a possible annexation. China is furious because the Mongolians were meeting with them about the same issue.
MAPS:
20-01
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg689.imageshack.us%2Fimg689%2F6453%2F201gk.jpg&hash=406db27271f613cec4f691d2c862ba30352f8c07) (http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4694/201o.jpg)
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20-03(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg194.imageshack.us%2Fimg194%2F7879%2F203mm.jpg&hash=1ae35dd14a46a5d224c0e181a09df9158964a5ba) (http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8937/203u.jpg)
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Hope you enjoyed this installment of Cascadia!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
An interesting update, Jordan. I like the 'prediction of the future' you've given us, as it seems like the US and China will probably get into a war eventually. (Due to the US owing China trillions of dollars and not paying them...) One thing I must point out however, is that the UK is a Unitary government, the divisions have no real power, other than voting for the lords of parliament. Also, with the United States redrawns I must admit that I am not pleased with Florida getting larger, Georgia should get all of that land! :D $%Grinno$%
Ethan
You do an amazing job at handdrawing that map man! And great History too. :thumbsup:
Very cool and interesting. :) I like it. You've put so much work into your region, as well as a story line to go with it, making it very entertaining. This is by far the best Mayor Diary I've EVER read! &apls &apls &apls
Keep up the good work and I can't wait to see what else you've got in store!
Nice job with the hand drawn maps!
Nice update!
I love historical facts and updates about MDs, and this was certainly a great one :)
Quite an interesting look into the future.
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Ethan (ecoba): One thing I must point out is that this is the future, where anything is possible ;D Thanks for your insight!
marsh: Thanks!
Nego: Thanks! That's one of the best comments I've gotten! Thank you!
Battlecat: Thanks!
976: Thank you!
Nedal (nedalezz): Thanks for the comment!
Gjermund (kwakelaar): Thank you!Best Of Cascadia (Part I of VI)
This is the first of a set of six, the "Best Of Cascadia". The updates will all be laid out differently, and I will attempt to include a preview of the next update with each one. There will also be the introduction of a storyline soon, when I finish Bonner City. I have my plans ;D. So without any further ado, here is Part One of Six. T13-01(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg35.imageshack.us%2Fimg35%2F1315%2Fbestofcascadia.jpg&hash=99f2846030b1cd47f94199350b02a2a7ff1cd07a)
And the promised sneak-peek of update 21, which will be split into three parts: T13-02(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg89.imageshack.us%2Fimg89%2F909%2F219bcgv.jpg&hash=3e1833de8af9377c901f525b4d4f73707a38580f)
Yes, I am working on signs now! And that can only mean one thing ;D:T13-03(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg404.imageshack.us%2Fimg404%2F6603%2Fexittograntview.jpg&hash=213fdfc6771112662f7888d3325e694908d79922)
Yes! I can BAT now (thanks to alot of help from BuddyBud ;D)
That's all for now, readers! Hope to see you all soon with Part II! -Jordan :thumbsup:
That is sooooooooooooooo cool ;D &apls (sorry for all of the Os). Can't wait to see more!
Great news! Will you do HD?
How do you export BATs in HD? ()what() The best export setting there is High. &mmm
&apls Glad for you that you can bat. Never enough batter for do stuff ;D
Looks good. I looked back at your last few updates as well, and you seem to have skills with waterfronts. Maybe I can get some ideas looking through your pictures. Keep up the good work.
Looks very good! Great work!
Just a quick announcement:
I have started a second MD on CSGf, Okanagan. It can be found here (http://www.csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=472). It is a narrative, taking place in Cascadia, based on the character of Tyler Jellkey.
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Well, it is the future, just me not liking Florida as much, too hot! :D
Great looking signs, Jordan. However, have you thought about looking into HD signs, I know that Ryan BATs HD signs and they look wonderful, as do your diagrams above, however in game it looks rather pixely.
Hope to see some more work from Cascadia soon, and I'll stop by CSG to check out Okanagan.
Ethan :)
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Nego: Then more you shall have!
RickD: I will absolutely do HD, just have to learn how first ;D
Nego (2): I heard there is a script, an Merijn (tag_one) posted the link in my BAT thread, so I'm gonna try that.
kimcar: Well thank you!
Kevin1a: I hope my work inspires some new stuff from you ;D. I must say though, that the last few updates have been my best.
976: Thanks!
Ethan (ecoba): HD signs, absolutely. I hope you do hop over to Okanagan ;DBest Of Cascadia (Part II of VI)
Alright! Part Deux ;D Here we go!
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And another sign design:
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-Jordan :thumbsup:
Amazing wor man. &apls ecept theres a pic inserted wrong inbetween the 5th and 6th pics
Richmond Mall is great. And your coastal style (last pic) is still awesome. ;)
Cool houses in Grantville. :D
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Quote from: marsh on May 02, 2010, 01:03:00 PM
Amazing wor man. &apls ecept theres a pic inserted wrong inbetween the 5th and 6th pics
Thanks marshy! Fixed ;DQuote from: RickD on May 02, 2010, 02:45:21 PM
Richmond Mall is great. And your coastal style (last pic) is still awesome. ;)
Thanks Rick! New coastal pic below ;DQuote from: scott1964 on May 02, 2010, 08:05:14 PM
Cool houses in Grantville. :D
Thanks Scott!Teaser
Just a teaser today, but it's a good one ;D First, A revisit to Hixon, with a zoom 4 mosaic of the whole town. Click the image for full size. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg22.imageshack.us%2Fimg22%2F6781%2Ft1402hixonthumb.jpg&hash=4e8d512f5af69f838a73ecf33fa28c6ca1201b61) (http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/2616/t1402hixonpanorama.jpg)
And now, a two new tiles!First, Qualicum, a village on the east coast of Vancouver Island. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg266.imageshack.us%2Fimg266%2F121%2Ft1401qualicum.jpg&hash=7f83e2269a6fddb9ae0ad9c473e25b438ab945b7)
And here's Cultus, a new farming tile just south of Chilliwack. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg14.imageshack.us%2Fimg14%2F2645%2Ft1406cultus4.jpg&hash=805842d94baf30e82cc13077a45a34186de9e0ab)
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I have started a spin-off of Cascadia, called Okanagan. It is a narrative, taking place in Cascadia, based on the character of Tyler Jellkey. Here's a sample: (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg153.imageshack.us%2Fimg153%2F8720%2Fbanner1ji.jpg&hash=fe49a3673cf3203cb1dd0c307297bb6ce03c80c8)
Tyler Jellkey was born in Chilliwack, BC, Cascadia, on February 29th, 1999. He was born into a family of four. His parents were of Welsh descent, and they were a reasonably wealthy family, as they lived in the 'better' part of town. As his parents stared down lovingly at him, he started to cry softly.
Eighteen years later, as Tyler graduated Cheam Regional High School, he had already achieved a scholarship for the University of Northern Cascadia, and enrolled in the Architectural Design courses. His parents missed him at home, but eventually ended up using his room as the home theatre.
After graduating UNC, Tyler went on to be employed with Silver City Architects, as the youngest architect. This CJ is the story of what went on after Tyler started at SCA, and his adventures around the world, designing architectural wonders, eventually earning himself a prestigious award...
But that is for when Tyler has aged a bit more. For now, I think it will suffice if we just take a look at a wonder Tyler has planned for the Town of Grantview...(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg153.imageshack.us%2Fimg153%2F705%2F101grantviewmemlchurch.jpg&hash=ab389b5f3a3780c737f85ef46acf51d008e2cc60)
If you enjoyed this, you can read more here (http://www.csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=472) :thumbsup:.
More on Cascadia soon!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
WHAT! The US gets it's ass kicked! :bomb:
Well, i guess i COULD still read this
I like that river. :thumbsup: Im assuming that people of the township planted those flowers, since it would be near impossible to find those naturaly ??? ..... :P
I didn't even notice the flowers at first. There is so much detail, that you notice new things the longer you stare. They look good, and I like the way the town is kind of rounded. A lot of my developments suffer from a square look reminiscent of rapid growth, rather than the rounded look of a small town that has slowly chewed away at the edge of the forest for a number of years. Also, that railway station is one of my favorites. It's also present in my city, though it will be at least one or two more updates before my overview reaches that point. May I ask where you got the two track leading up to the windmill? Is it transit enabled? It just happens to look a lot like the farm roads near my grandmothers house in Germany. That white beach is very pristine looking I wouldn't mind having a campfire out there one day, and maybe camping on the beach for a day. Anyone want to bat my tent? :D Haha.
Great stuff in the last few updates! Nice job on the zoom 4 mosaic!
Nice rural area! I like the farm!
Hi all! There will be an update soon focussed on my explorations with the new NAM stuff. For now though, I have started a series of stories, non-SC4 related about alternate histories. You can read Chapter One of the first story here (http://www.csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=535).
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Thats great man! interesting ;)
Everyone:
Unfortunately, my installation of SC4 has gone awry. I'm 99% sure it was a computer issue. And, adding to my negative karma, it seems that when the game decided to stop working as it should, it dragged my installation folder with it. Fortunately I backed up my regions yesterday, but my plugins are not so up-to date. I will be taking time to redownload everything, and I will be starting a new region for Cascadia. If I am a little touchy over the next few days, you'll know why. I'll probably keep an actual list of CC this time ;D. Thanks guys.
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Very sorry to hear about your computer problems, hopefully we will see Cascadia rise again.
A nice interchange there, Jordan !
I'm sorry to hear about the lost of your SC4 files.. But luckily you've made a back-up recently. (this reminds me to make a back-up too.. )
Arthur. :thumbsup:
Sorry to hear that. But good you have a backup. :thumbsup: Waiting for the next update ... :)
This wonderful series, "Best Of Cascadia", is amazingly fantastic!!! I'm truly speechless!!! &apls &apls &apls
Awesome work my friend!!!
Sorry to hear about your computer problems, Jordan. Hope you get it sorted out soon, and I know that your redux will be better than ever!
Ethan :)
I'm in the process of building a new installation too. I didn't lose my old one, but it is cluttered, and I want to play on my netbook. I am still going to continue my current region on my MD on my desktop, but I will probably be playing mostly on my netbook. I have spent almost a week now putting together the perfect setup with tons of custom content and all the different mods that I have been too lazy to download in the past. Good luck with your recovery, and I'm sorry for your loss.
Aww, sorry to hear your comp down.
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Just a teaser today, I'll do replies next time.
T15-01LADNER
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Ah, the smell of a pic right out of the proverbial oven ;D This pic is of the
Ladner CBD, along the main branch of the
Tohose Canal. Ladner is located in
Central Pacifica. It is known for it's breathtaking
canal system. In the Euro section of the city, W2W buildings dominate, around a central roundabout. (Euro section is still a WIP).
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Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Fantastic teaser, Jordan! Great use of the TULEP and the NWM! :thumbsup:
Wow Jordan, my friend, really awesome teaser!!! &apls
I'll be here for see the conclusion in the next update!!! :thumbsup:
Wow, great teaser here, Jordan. Glad that you've been able to get SC4 up and running again, can't wait to see more of the new Cascadia. :)
Ethan
Heh, I think you're implying you got your computer back up and running. :thumbsup:
Nice teaser!
Nice job on the canals and the NWM, mr jordan. :thumbsup:
-greck
Just popping in to say that you can download my Park Set here (http://www.csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/viewtopic.php?f=70&p=13022) :thumbsup:
-Jordan :thumbsup:
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Oh no... So many replies.... Maybe I shouldn't have delayed them so long &mmm
Quote from: i_love_lamp on May 07, 2010, 02:20:45 PM
WHAT! The US gets it's ass kicked! :bomb:
Well, i guess i COULD still read this
Well, y'know, I'm Canadian... Of course you can still read this :P I'm not totally anti-American. And FYI, the US didn't get pwned, it had another Civil War.
Quote from: marsh on May 07, 2010, 02:40:01 PM
I like that river. :thumbsup: Im assuming that people of the township planted those flowers, since it would be near impossible to find those naturaly ??? ..... :P
Thanks marshy! And yes, they did, as part of a rural renewal project.
Quote from: Kevin1a on May 07, 2010, 11:17:32 PM
I didn't even notice the flowers at first. There is so much detail, that you notice new things the longer you stare. They look good, and I like the way the town is kind of rounded. A lot of my developments suffer from a square look reminiscent of rapid growth, rather than the rounded look of a small town that has slowly chewed away at the edge of the forest for a number of years. Also, that railway station is one of my favorites. It's also present in my city, though it will be at least one or two more updates before my overview reaches that point. May I ask where you got the two track leading up to the windmill? Is it transit enabled? It just happens to look a lot like the farm roads near my grandmothers house in Germany. That white beach is very pristine looking I wouldn't mind having a campfire out there one day, and maybe camping on the beach for a day. Anyone want to bat my tent? :D Haha.
Thanks Kevin! No, those paths aren't TE'd, and they are somewhere on the LEX. I'm rather pressed for time ATM, so I'll PM you when I have the link, unless someone beats me to the punch :P
Quote from: Battlecat on May 10, 2010, 09:59:47 AM
Great stuff in the last few updates! Nice job on the zoom 4 mosaic!
Thanks BC!
Quote from: 976 on May 11, 2010, 08:33:14 PM
Nice rural area! I like the farm!
Thanks!
Quote from: marsh on May 13, 2010, 07:14:17 PM
Thats great man! interesting ;)
Yes it is :P Unfortunately I haven't updated it in awhile, I've been so busy with CSGforums (http://www.csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/index.php).
Quote from: kwakelaar on May 16, 2010, 01:32:18 AM
Very sorry to hear about your computer problems, hopefully we will see Cascadia rise again.
No worries ;D It's back!
Quote from: art128 on May 16, 2010, 01:39:30 AM
A nice interchange there, Jordan !
I'm sorry to hear about the lost of your SC4 files.. But luckily you've made a back-up recently. (this reminds me to make a back-up too.. )
Arthur. :thumbsup:
Nice to see my mistakes made a difference :P Thanks Arthur!
Quote from: RickD on May 17, 2010, 02:26:42 AM
Sorry to hear that. But good you have a backup. :thumbsup: Waiting for the next update ... :)
Thanks Raphael!
Quote from: Tomas Neto on May 17, 2010, 05:31:05 PM
This wonderful series, "Best Of Cascadia", is amazingly fantastic!!! I'm truly speechless!!! &apls &apls &apls
Awesome work my friend!!!
Thanks Tomas! This is a great compliment coming from you, the master of mosaics!
Quote from: ecoba on May 17, 2010, 05:34:45 PM
Sorry to hear about your computer problems, Jordan. Hope you get it sorted out soon, and I know that your redux will be better than ever!
Ethan :)
Thanks Ethan!
Quote from: Kevin1a on May 17, 2010, 10:15:53 PM
I'm in the process of building a new installation too. I didn't lose my old one, but it is cluttered, and I want to play on my netbook. I am still going to continue my current region on my MD on my desktop, but I will probably be playing mostly on my netbook. I have spent almost a week now putting together the perfect setup with tons of custom content and all the different mods that I have been too lazy to download in the past. Good luck with your recovery, and I'm sorry for your loss.
Nice to know Kevin! Thanks!
Quote from: 976 on May 19, 2010, 09:58:30 PM
Aww, sorry to hear your comp down.
Thanks.
Quote from: io_bg on May 31, 2010, 10:30:18 PM
Fantastic teaser, Jordan! Great use of the TULEP and the NWM! :thumbsup:
Thanks Ioan!
Quote from: Tomas Neto on June 01, 2010, 03:29:50 AM
Wow Jordan, my friend, really awesome teaser!!! &apls
I'll be here for see the conclusion in the next update!!! :thumbsup:
Thanks Tomas!
Quote from: ecoba on June 01, 2010, 05:43:57 AM
Wow, great teaser here, Jordan. Glad that you've been able to get SC4 up and running again, can't wait to see more of the new Cascadia. :)
Ethan
Thanks Ethan!! More is coming ;D
Quote from: sumwonyuno on June 02, 2010, 02:47:06 AM
Heh, I think you're implying you got your computer back up and running. :thumbsup:
lol, yes indeed ;D
Quote from: 976 on June 02, 2010, 11:01:15 PM
Nice teaser!
Thanks!
Quote from: greckman on June 13, 2010, 06:50:40 AM
Nice job on the canals and the NWM, mr jordan. :thumbsup:
-greck
Hey greck! Nice to see you over here as well! For anyone who doesn't know, greck and I are fellow staff members on CSGforums. Thanks for the comment! ;D
Teaser: More From Ladner
Here's what you've all been waiting for; more pics :P
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More soon, I hope to have a full update sometime in the next few weeks, but RL has been unpredictable. But I get out of school on Monday (21 June), so I will have lots of free time! ;D
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Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Wow, Jordan, my friend!!! Fantastic city, really awesome work!!! &apls &apls
Nice (first MD I've ever commented on so you shoud be proud!). Has a fantasitic downtown feel to it, very clean but extremely realistic. What parks do you use? Referring to the footpaths lining to canal, I think they are the Jeronji trails but they seem slightly different.
Jordan, i've always thought you had the best pictures. You always have such amazing cities and pictures and they just keep getting better. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:
your friend, greg ;D
edit: rewrote a sentence
Great urban area! :) The NWM roadways look great, though, they'd look excellent with roadway traffic.
I'd definitely live in Ladner. Great teaser. I can't wait for more!
:)
Wow, great work, Jordan. The canals in this city are an interesting feature. The buildings are quite tall though; intimidating. :)
Ethan
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Quote from: Tomas Neto on June 18, 2010, 07:41:04 AM
Wow, Jordan, my friend!!! Fantastic city, really awesome work!!! &apls &apls
Thanks Tomas!Quote from: slinkyhead on June 18, 2010, 07:59:28 AM
Nice (first MD I've ever commented on so you shoud be proud!). Has a fantasitic downtown feel to it, very clean but extremely realistic. What parks do you use? Referring to the footpaths lining to canal, I think they are the Jeronji trails but they seem slightly different.
Really? Well, I feel proud then ;D Here are those trails you wanted. [linkie] (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=798)
Quote from: greckman on June 18, 2010, 08:39:11 AM
Jordan, i've always thought you had the best pictures. You always have such amazing cities and pictures and they just keep getting better. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:
your friend, greg ;D
edit: rewrote a sentence
Thanks Greg!
Quote from: sumwonyuno on June 18, 2010, 09:09:39 PM
Great urban area! :) The NWM roadways look great, though, they'd look excellent with roadway traffic.
Ah, whatever :P I had to think of an excuse for not having traffic. I thought of it as I wrote ;D
Quote from: Nego on June 19, 2010, 09:38:34 AM
I'd definitely live in Ladner. Great teaser. I can't wait for more!
:)
Thanks Nego!
Quote from: ecoba on June 19, 2010, 05:46:04 PM
Wow, great work, Jordan. The canals in this city are an interesting feature. The buildings are quite tall though; intimidating. :)
Ethan
Thanks Ethan! Buildings in Ladner don't have a height limit, so they can be as intimidating as they want ;D
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Well, it's been a long time since the last full update (May 2nd), I've been busy in the last few weeks, what with being an admin on CSGforums, and the aftermath of the death of my grandfather, and yet another death in the family, my great-grandfather, both on my mom's side. So my mom's been a bit moody lately, and I've had to tread lightly, limiting my SC4 time in order to do stuff while she was away. And on top of all this are my exams. My last full day of school is Monday (June 21) and I have a Science exam on Friday (June 25).
So in the last few days, we've gotten new flooring, and in the shuffling of things, our internet got disabled. So I've been working on stuff without the distraction of CSGchat, and I got so much done :P So early yesterday, I got internet back so I uploaded Volume Two (http://www.csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=711) of my Park Set. During yet another internet spazz period, I played SC4 and finished of the Ladner tile, and now here I am, with enough pics for a full update ;D
This time around, I labeled the major roads and highways this time around, along with the canal system. Lemme know what you think! Should I keep labeling? Or is to too much?
Ok, enough of me going on about my life, time for the meat of this update, the actual pics ;D You may notice all the NWM and NAM stuff. I am addicted to it. Every city I've made so far has used the NWM ;D Ok, pics now :P23-01
Yes, it's this pic again ;D IMHO it's my favourite pic out of all these. Intersection of the Crowsnest Highway (BC Prov. Hwy 3), and TransCascadia Highway (Nat'l Hwy 1). Gotta love the NWM and TuLEPS ;D(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg821.imageshack.us%2Fimg821%2F544%2F231y.jpg&hash=03f628d7abbadb6535a5bd5e42facec4b330f80d)
23-02
This is the Ladner City Hall, with the Regional Library beside it on the left.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg130.imageshack.us%2Fimg130%2F1561%2F232dm.jpg&hash=8ae7d30ddf0b52c8416a24ac1d50d5d0eacb445b)
23-03
This is where Ladner gets all its power from. I had a larger version of the power plant, but decided to switch it for the compact one. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg29.imageshack.us%2Fimg29%2F4584%2F233rd.jpg&hash=5bc4937c43a73766306f7e5a5436c65da2fde24c)
23-04
Here's a shot of Ladner Regional, the only hospital for 50 km. A small W2W section in the lower left-hand corner was a late addition to the area. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg821.imageshack.us%2Fimg821%2F7083%2F234oz.jpg&hash=3d41086739e0be84364cf1025ee0ef1f378250ff)
23-05
Stephenson St and 3rd Ave. This is a busy area usually, but most of the people aren't in Ladner. They're all the neighbouring city of Kitsilano, attending one of thirteen simultaneous events, which include 7 concerts, sporting events, and rides. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg294.imageshack.us%2Fimg294%2F4783%2F235op.jpg&hash=3f89900ae2e3ab2dee0d9c93ae7f6d09d233c9ec)
23-06
Ladner Marina. Again, this is usually a very busy area, and I'm guessing the straggler boat is on his way to one of the many after-event bar parties in Kitsilano. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg85.imageshack.us%2Fimg85%2F7290%2F236og.jpg&hash=5b60f04c94f20755b4225b30e8d4dd3e055b7cdc)
23-07
Canyon Park and La Mirage, two highlights of this area of town. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg85.imageshack.us%2Fimg85%2F8651%2F237fj.jpg&hash=bcb0ab702b42f66e84799286e2d13ffb614e8b34)
23-08
The Jordan Gallery, a very popular destination for artists and art-lovers alike. A city landmark since 1949, when the first masterpieces were hung. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg130.imageshack.us%2Fimg130%2F1039%2F238kf.jpg&hash=d45c4e0e378cd84f6730693417b6d9f5405e3c58)
23-09
Another shot of the Tohose Canal and the accompanying canalwalk. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg29.imageshack.us%2Fimg29%2F1962%2F239lh.jpg&hash=dded63eedd1dc5d7039fd6a2a60e8ae34081f5b4)
23-10
Another shot of Hwy 3 and Hwy 1. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg130.imageshack.us%2Fimg130%2F5378%2F2310x.jpg&hash=8b36f4c65d678e34838139921ea6f3b5910f219b)
23-11
The tallest buildings in Ladner, situated in the centre of the downtown core. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg85.imageshack.us%2Fimg85%2F4150%2F2311w.jpg&hash=4016cdc581a35cc29ba2954d64be91b78d5e3123)
23-12
This intersection serves as the boundary between Ladner and Kitsilano. Most of the shoppers are coming from the suburbs of Kitsilano. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg35.imageshack.us%2Fimg35%2F1823%2F2312a.jpg&hash=3dc6bb4c5ecfe9f8044696908389eaea37654e90)
23-13
The Judicial Courts have additional offices in this building. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg261.imageshack.us%2Fimg261%2F7895%2F2313.jpg&hash=3c8d2d87f7d6fd03ab7a9a5e39899037705d4a64)
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Another shot of the shopping area. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg85.imageshack.us%2Fimg85%2F7936%2F2314f.jpg&hash=f22874d51dce3d176210e6693129bbc2d6ef2317)
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The downtown again. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg29.imageshack.us%2Fimg29%2F4693%2F2315f.jpg&hash=bebb266211381ab8298a55fd63ea4c20c72fd6aa)
23-16
Waterfront Avenue becomes Waterfront Street here, and the underground rail line, the GroundTrain, begins at this station. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg35.imageshack.us%2Fimg35%2F1733%2F2316b.jpg&hash=df4e3228553dd9c5047fd54555bd17b7e6064465)
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One last shot of the area around Canal Street. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg121.imageshack.us%2Fimg121%2F9615%2F2317k.jpg&hash=4cdaad935db427a382a3ca87f92ae55a55544371)
I hope you enjoyed this update, and the extra little things I put into it. Again, I apologize for the long delay between updates, but with the summer so close that I can taste it, I imagine I will have a fair few updates over the coming months. I have a French exam on Monday, so I'll be studying for that, along with the Science exam on Friday. Well, that's it from me. I'll be back sometime within the next few months, and I look forward to reading all your comments ;DFeatured CC
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Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Looks great, Jordan, you certainly have had a lot going on in your life recently. The cities look really good, and the NAM stuff certainly is well showcased in your work.
There are a lot of parks in this city too, that and the canal seem to give it the Pacific Northwest touch, being a very green area. :)
Ethan
Fantastic work here, i like very much your presentation with the links, awesome and usefull, your pictures are all great, nice work :thumbsup:
Well, Jordan, that update certainly was worth the wait. Excellent work, my friend.
-greg
Hi Jordan, really these canals are perfect in your city! And I liked very much of the way as you built this city, you do the proportion between buildings of a very well real way!!! Awesome work my friend!!! &apls
wonderful, this whole beautiful, well detailed.
it shows that you give her some time to your region. &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls
Hi Jordan, I like the canals. It is great that you put labels with names of streets and places in the pictures. In my opinion you should keep it up.
I am sorry about the deaths in your family. My condolences. It hit me hard when my grandfather died.
very nice city !! &apls
Nice looking city, I can't wait till I can get my game working again. Then I'll try some of this.
I like the canals &apls &apls
The city looks realy great CJ. The Canals look great and I realy like the bikepaths winding near them. The city looks amzing. &apls
,marsh :satisfied:
Great work with the canals. :thumbsup:
Congratulations on getting your fantastic MD in OSITM! &apls It's always a pleasure to look over your MD and it's no surprise to me why you have been choosen to show us a little something special this month.
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Congrats from myself and The SC4D Staff!
Robin :thumbsup:
Congratulations, Jordan.
This is a well deserved award! :thumbsup:
Ethan
Wow, Jordan! O.S.I.T.M.
All your hard work and dedication to making awesome pics for Cascadia has paid off. Congratulations on this honor!
-Gregory!
Congratulations &apls i agree, well deserved on your MD, wow, great choice of OSITM this month, your pictures are awesome and i think your presentation make also the difference, i repeat but i really like the pictures links ;)
Congratulations, Jordan!!! Fantastic see your MD here, my friend!!! &apls &apls &apls
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Quote from: ecoba on June 20, 2010, 03:35:19 PM
Looks great, Jordan, you certainly have had a lot going on in your life recently. The cities look really good, and the NAM stuff certainly is well showcased in your work.
There are a lot of parks in this city too, that and the canal seem to give it the Pacific Northwest touch, being a very green area. :)
Ethan
Thanks Ethan! I do live in Surrey, the 'City of Parks' ;D
Quote from: planetechef on June 20, 2010, 09:30:20 PM
Fantastic work here, i like very much your presentation with the links, awesome and usefull, your pictures are all great, nice work :thumbsup:
Thanks!
Quote from: greckman on June 21, 2010, 06:34:37 AM
Well, Jordan, that update certainly was worth the wait. Excellent work, my friend.
-greg
Thanks Greg!
Quote from: Tomas Neto on June 21, 2010, 08:25:26 PM
Hi Jordan, really these canals are perfect in your city! And I liked very much of the way as you built this city, you do the proportion between buildings of a very well real way!!! Awesome work my friend!!! &apls
Thanks Tomas! Hope you like the mosaics in this update ;D Nothing like constructive criticism from the mosaic master :P
Quote from: kalvar on June 23, 2010, 10:33:58 PM
wonderful, this whole beautiful, well detailed.
it shows that you give her some time to your region. &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls
Thanks kalvar!
Quote from: RickD on June 26, 2010, 04:03:09 PM
Hi Jordan, I like the canals. It is great that you put labels with names of streets and places in the pictures. In my opinion you should keep it up.
I am sorry about the deaths in your family. My condolences. It hit me hard when my grandfather died.
Thanks for the condolences Raphael. Glad you like the pics ;D
Quote from: citymax on June 27, 2010, 03:15:18 AM
very nice city !! &apls
Thanks!
Quote from: Cyclone1001 on June 28, 2010, 09:29:28 AM
Nice looking city, I can't wait till I can get my game working again. Then I'll try some of this.
Thanks! Can't wait to see Bob back ;D
Quote from: kelis on June 29, 2010, 07:10:58 AM
I like the canals &apls &apls
Thanks kelis!
Quote from: marsh on June 29, 2010, 08:54:52 AM
The city looks realy great CJ. The Canals look great and I realy like the bikepaths winding near them. The city looks amzing. &apls
,marsh :satisfied:
Thanks marshy!
Quote from: nbvc on June 29, 2010, 01:21:10 PM
Great work with the canals. :thumbsup:
Thanks nbvc!
Quote from: rooker1 on July 01, 2010, 03:50:24 AM
Congratulations on getting your fantastic MD in OSITM! &apls It's always a pleasure to look over your MD and it's no surprise to me why you have been choosen to show us a little something special this month.
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Congrats from myself and The SC4D Staff!
Robin :thumbsup:
Wow... Thanks Robin and the OSITM selection team! I'll do my best to make July special ;D
Quote from: ecoba on July 01, 2010, 05:38:04 AM
Congratulations, Jordan.
This is a well deserved award! :thumbsup:
Ethan
Thanks Ethan!
Quote from: greckman on July 01, 2010, 07:01:16 AM
Wow, Jordan! O.S.I.T.M.
All your hard work and dedication to making awesome pics for Cascadia has paid off. Congratulations on this honor!
-Gregory!
Thanks Greg!
Quote from: planetechef on July 01, 2010, 07:35:38 PM
Congratulations &apls i agree, well deserved on your MD, wow, great choice of OSITM this month, your pictures are awesome and i think your presentation make also the difference, i repeat but i really like the pictures links ;)
Thanks!
Quote from: Tomas Neto on July 02, 2010, 03:21:29 AM
Congratulations, Jordan!!! Fantastic see your MD here, my friend!!! &apls &apls &apls
Thanks Tomas!
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Wow... OSITM ;D I've got a few ideas for this month, and I'm sure whatever I decide to do, it will be interesting ;D On with the update!
24-01Whipped this up when I was in Paint Shop, with a bit of spare time, and no SC4 on hand.
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I've had these pics since the 22nd, so I may as well put them here ;D
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And on to the new pics! Surley is a WIP, so there is massive empty spots, but it still looks cool ;D
24-05This first mosaic is of the canal, and the commercial strip beside it.
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24-06This mosaic is of the W2W area I've completed so far, on a different branch of the canal.
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24-07This interchange has gone through several revisions, and will probably go through several more ;D (click for full)
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24-08Just another area I've finished ;D
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Next time, more of Surley, hopefully in a more completed state :P Thanks for reading!
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Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Nice update Jordan! Congrats for getting OSITM this month.
Happy(almost) American Independence Day!
-Daryl
Congratulations, and I really like that interchange! :thumbsup:
Stunning update! I really liked the mosaic of the canal, and the newscast were nicely done too! Congrats on the deserved OSITM!
Happy 4th of July!!*, Canyonjumper!
Congratulations because not only is your mayor diary O.S.I.T.M., but this has been one of your best updates yet! The pictures in the beginning were very cool, especially because of the boarders. Just wondering but what does CABC stand for? I think it's Cascadia A________ Broadcasting Company but I'm not sure what the 'A' would stand for. Anyway, all of your pictures look great, and what medians did you use (on your RHW & in your mosaic)? They look great! Oh, and BTW, those OWR wide median avenues look great and are a great idea. I just have one suggestion, check this out (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11158.new#new) because it will make those avenues look a little better and you won't even have to download anything.
:)
*American Independence Day
Wow great update. The city is amazing and that W2W area looks like a little slum, and that lightning pic looks astonishing. Its by far amoungst the best pics Ive ever seen. Also congrats on the OSITM. :thumbsup:
,marsh :satisfied:
P.S. Nego, I like you avatar :P
Looks great, Jordan! It certainly is a WIP, but it has potential and I can't wait to see more! :)
Ethan
nice update, very good looking lightning storm effect and a great mosaic too :thumbsup:
very good use of the Nwm Jordan! :)
Great update Jordan! Love the WIP shots :thumbsup:
Nice update! I like the extensive use of NWM! :thumbsup:
Those mosaics are fabulous, nice use of the canals and the w2w. I like the buildings that have stuff on their side. 7UP! (y)
Congratulations on OSITM! You've done some great work over the past month, looking forward to seeing what you've got planned!
Congrats on OSITM! Great update. That lightning pic is awesome. &apls
Yeah, the lightning pic is great. And the canals, too of course.
I really like the variety of road transit networks you have there, Jordan. The canals are rather nice, too. Good work! :thumbsup:
Congrats on OSITM! &apls
The development of the city is fantastic, my friend!!! The system of roads, streets, canals and parks are excellent!!! :thumbsup:
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Quote from: daryl7478 on July 03, 2010, 01:39:20 PM
Nice update Jordan! Congrats for getting OSITM this month.
Happy(almost) American Independence Day!
-Daryl
Thanks Daryl!
Quote from: sumwonyuno on July 04, 2010, 04:56:28 AM
Congratulations, and I really like that interchange! :thumbsup:
Thanks!
Quote from: nedalezz on July 04, 2010, 05:32:10 AM
Stunning update! I really liked the mosaic of the canal, and the newscast were nicely done too! Congrats on the deserved OSITM!
Thank you very much Nedal!
Quote from: Nego on July 04, 2010, 08:44:00 AM
Happy 4th of July!!*, Canyonjumper!
Congratulations because not only is your mayor diary O.S.I.T.M., but this has been one of your best updates yet! The pictures in the beginning were very cool, especially because of the boarders. Just wondering but what does CABC stand for? I think it's Cascadia A________ Broadcasting Company but I'm not sure what the 'A' would stand for. Anyway, all of your pictures look great, and what medians did you use (on your RHW & in your mosaic)? They look great! Oh, and BTW, those OWR wide median avenues look great and are a great idea. I just have one suggestion, check this out (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11158.new#new) because it will make those avenues look a little better and you won't even have to download anything.
:)
*American Independence Day
Thanks Nego! CABC stands for
CAscadian
Broadcasting
Corporation, so you were very close ;D The medians were found here (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=21716), and here (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=21721), and here (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=21725). And yes, I have seen your tutorial ;D Plus, you know I'm Canadian right? :P Thanks again!
Quote from: marsh on July 04, 2010, 01:01:30 PM
Wow great update. The city is amazing and that W2W area looks like a little slum, and that lightning pic looks astonishing. Its by far amoungst the best pics Ive ever seen. Also congrats on the OSITM. :thumbsup:
,marsh :satisfied:
P.S. Nego, I like you avatar :P
Thanks marsh! Glad you like the lightning pics, most people seem to enjoy it ;D
Quote from: ecoba on July 04, 2010, 08:17:47 PM
Looks great, Jordan! It certainly is a WIP, but it has potential and I can't wait to see more! :)
Ethan
Thanks Ethan!
Quote from: planetechef on July 04, 2010, 08:49:07 PM
nice update, very good looking lightning storm effect and a great mosaic too :thumbsup:
Thank you!
Quote from: superhands on July 04, 2010, 09:12:32 PM
very good use of the Nwm Jordan! :)
Thanks Dave! Hope you enjoy what I did this time.
Quote from: ShultzCity on July 04, 2010, 10:07:47 PM
Great update Jordan! Love the WIP shots :thumbsup:
Thanks Jacob!
Quote from: Haljackey on July 04, 2010, 10:16:50 PM
Nice update! I like the extensive use of NWM! :thumbsup:
Thanks Hal!
Quote from: greckman on July 05, 2010, 05:53:21 AM
Those mosaics are fabulous, nice use of the canals and the w2w. I like the buildings that have stuff on their side. 7UP! (y)
Thanks Greg! Y'know that the ( y ) only works on CSGf right? It's : thumbsup : here ;D
Quote from: Battlecat on July 05, 2010, 08:51:35 AM
Congratulations on OSITM! You've done some great work over the past month, looking forward to seeing what you've got planned!
Thanks BC!
Quote from: djvandrake on July 05, 2010, 02:45:48 PM
Congrats on OSITM! Great update. That lightning pic is awesome. &apls
Thanks DJ! Haven't seen you around in awhile ;D
Quote from: RickD on July 06, 2010, 05:58:42 AM
Yeah, the lightning pic is great. And the canals, too of course.
Thanks Rick!
Quote from: metarvo on July 06, 2010, 07:12:54 AM
I really like the variety of road transit networks you have there, Jordan. The canals are rather nice, too. Good work! :thumbsup:
Congrats on OSITM! &apls
Thanks metarvo!
Quote from: Tomas Neto on July 09, 2010, 10:47:24 AM
The development of the city is fantastic, my friend!!! The system of roads, streets, canals and parks are excellent!!! :thumbsup:
Thank you Tomas!
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Hey guys! I'm back with Update 26, OSTIM #2! ;D I've completed a bit more of Surley, but there's still empty spots visible in my pics. I leave for holidays tomorrow, so I don't know if I will be able to update again for a bit. My plan is to keep playing SC4 while I have no internet, and transfer everything to a USB stick when I get to my grandma's house. I won't have internet for at least a week, as I'm camping up north for a bit. On to the pics!
26-01Here's Surley Stadium, Home of the Surley Sharks.
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26-02A completed canalside commercial area.
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26-03An uncompleted park, and a high school football (or handegg :P) stadium.
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26-04Experimentation with Glenni's bridges.
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26-05A canalside townhome complex.
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26-06The Aquarium.
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26-07Another commercial area.
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26-08Another W2W section of the city. Mattb325's stuff came in handy again.
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26-09More of the W2W section.
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26-10Highway 23, at the intersection with Camosun St.
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26-11More from the downtown core.
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Here's a few close-up shots, Zoom 5, which I rarely do.
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26-13I love these townhomes ;D
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26-15A rare night shot. Apparently I'm missing the Night lighting fix.... Anyone have a link?
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26-16And a mosaic of a neighbourhood that I really like ;D (click for full)
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I hope you guys enjoyed this update!
Featured CC
Just because I'm pressed for time, I won't be doing this section.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Awesome update, as usual. &apls I like your use of the NWM. Also, thanks for all the links. :) And I could of sworn that you had this: (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsc4devotion.com%2Fforums%2FThemes%2Fdefault%2Fimages%2Fflags%2Fus.png&hash=c94df4305013e994a2011d74278493e3589edd55) under your username in your posts instead of this one: (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsc4devotion.com%2Fforums%2FThemes%2Fdefault%2Fimages%2Fflags%2Fca.png&hash=f017df09b37ac092cfd32c7a10883bb65f1808db). Oh well. ::)
:)
P.S. I just happened to bookmark the link for the night-lighting update. Click here (http://www.sc4devotion.com/maxis/SC4Update4BAT.zip) to download it right away.
Such stunning work, you continue to impress with each update! The canalside complexes look great there, and judging by how beautiful your close up shots are, I recommend you start taking more of them :)
Wow, great update, awesome work my friend!!! Your city is very beautiful!!! &apls &apls
Looks good. Very varied. You have a good looking commercial area, with sufficient parking, and the residential area looks well developed and somewhat wealthy. That RHW right on the corner of the picture fit nicely. I have trouble making the interchanges small enough to use inside of a city. I see you are using the NWM a lot.
I don't recognize the mansions in pics 12 and 14... are those custom, or do you remember where you got them?
Keep up the good work!
Great update and I hope you enjoy your vacation.
Robin :thumbsup:
Those residential areas look so good, Jordan. I'm also enjoying seeing the NWM get some good use here. Keep up the good work, and enjoy your vacation! :thumbsup: :)
CabraBuitre: I don't know about all of them, and I guess Jordan could tell you more about them, but I'll do my best since he's probably on vacation by now. I'm positive that the mansion in pic 12 with the greenhouse next to it and the single red car in the driveway is the Prestondale by Mattb325. I'm fairly certain that the one across from it is another Mattb325 home, The Fitzsimmon. In pic 14, I think the mansion towards the lower left across from the school is The Westcliffe XIII by Mattb325. Just do a search for Mattb325 on the LEX and you'll find a wide variety of good suburban houses, including mansions like the ones that I named.
Great looking update once again. Great to see you're adopting the NWM so quickly!
Great looking update! &apls I like your zoomed in shots too.
CJ, Stunning update once again! You did a great job on all the buildings and also on implimenting the NWM.
,marsh :thumbsup:
P.S. Have fun on your trip! :sunny:
Quote from: metarvo on July 12, 2010, 06:40:46 AM
Those residential areas look so good, Jordan. I'm also enjoying seeing the NWM get some good use here. Keep up the good work, and enjoy your vacation! :thumbsup: :)
CabraBuitre: I don't know about all of them, and I guess Jordan could tell you more about them, but I'll do my best since he's probably on vacation by now. I'm positive that the mansion in pic 12 with the greenhouse next to it and the single red car in the driveway is the Prestondale by Mattb325. I'm fairly certain that the one across from it is another Mattb325 home, The Fitzsimmon. In pic 14, I think the mansion towards the lower left across from the school is The Westcliffe XIII by Mattb325. Just do a search for Mattb325 on the LEX and you'll find a wide variety of good suburban houses, including mansions like the ones that I named.
Yep, I think you're right. I hadn't DL'd the most recent stuff... and I'm missing quite a bit!
Great update, i really enjoy watching your traffic, Nice touch the new NWM, definitly great.
Very nice use of the canals through the city. And a nice mix of buildings both old and modern.
Nice update, I really like your suburbs and your NWM touch. :thumbsup:
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Quote from: Nego on July 10, 2010, 01:58:02 PM
Awesome update, as usual. &apls I like your use of the NWM. Also, thanks for all the links. :) And I could of sworn that you had this: (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsc4devotion.com%2Fforums%2FThemes%2Fdefault%2Fimages%2Fflags%2Fus.png&hash=c94df4305013e994a2011d74278493e3589edd55) under your username in your posts instead of this one: (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsc4devotion.com%2Fforums%2FThemes%2Fdefault%2Fimages%2Fflags%2Fca.png&hash=f017df09b37ac092cfd32c7a10883bb65f1808db). Oh well. ::)
:)
P.S. I just happened to bookmark the link for the night-lighting update. Click here (http://www.sc4devotion.com/maxis/SC4Update4BAT.zip) to download it right away.
Awesome, thanks for the link and the comment! And don't worry, Canadians are pacifists. (Well, I am at least :P)
Quote from: nedalezz on July 11, 2010, 06:38:37 AM
Such stunning work, you continue to impress with each update! The canalside complexes look great there, and judging by how beautiful your close up shots are, I recommend you start taking more of them :)
Thanks Nedal! I think I'll take some more ;D
Quote from: Tomas Neto on July 11, 2010, 04:45:26 PM
Wow, great update, awesome work my friend!!! Your city is very beautiful!!! &apls &apls
Thanks Tomas!
Quote from: Kevin1a on July 11, 2010, 05:27:58 PM
Looks good. Very varied. You have a good looking commercial area, with sufficient parking, and the residential area looks well developed and somewhat wealthy. That RHW right on the corner of the picture fit nicely. I have trouble making the interchanges small enough to use inside of a city. I see you are using the NWM a lot.
Thanks Kevin! Yes, I use the NWM heavily, because the networks included in it are common where I live. Plus, it's just pure awesomeness ;D
Quote from: CabraBuitre on July 11, 2010, 09:34:30 PM
I don't recognize the mansions in pics 12 and 14... are those custom, or do you remember where you got them?
Keep up the good work!
Look at metarvo's comment :D
Quote from: rooker1 on July 12, 2010, 05:57:56 AM
Great update and I hope you enjoy your vacation.
Robin :thumbsup:
Thanks Robin!
Quote from: metarvo on July 12, 2010, 06:40:46 AM
Those residential areas look so good, Jordan. I'm also enjoying seeing the NWM get some good use here. Keep up the good work, and enjoy your vacation! :thumbsup: :)
CabraBuitre: I don't know about all of them, and I guess Jordan could tell you more about them, but I'll do my best since he's probably on vacation by now. I'm positive that the mansion in pic 12 with the greenhouse next to it and the single red car in the driveway is the Prestondale by Mattb325. I'm fairly certain that the one across from it is another Mattb325 home, The Fitzsimmon. In pic 14, I think the mansion towards the lower left across from the school is The Westcliffe XIII by Mattb325. Just do a search for Mattb325 on the LEX and you'll find a wide variety of good suburban houses, including mansions like the ones that I named.
Yes, all the houses in the close-ups are Matt's. His BATs are excellent. I love the NWM, it's probably my favourite mod right now ;D Thanks metarvo!
Quote from: djvandrake on July 14, 2010, 07:33:43 PM
Great looking update! &apls I like your zoomed in shots too.
Thanks DJ!
Quote from: Battlecat on July 12, 2010, 08:39:30 AM
Great looking update once again. Great to see you're adopting the NWM so quickly!
As I've stated above, I love the NWM ;D
Quote from: marsh on July 14, 2010, 11:50:53 PM
CJ, Stunning update once again! You did a great job on all the buildings and also on implimenting the NWM.
,marsh :thumbsup:
P.S. Have fun on your trip! :sunny:
Thanks marshy!
Quote from: CabraBuitre on July 15, 2010, 10:07:35 PM
Quote from: metarvo on July 12, 2010, 06:40:46 AM
Those residential areas look so good, Jordan. I'm also enjoying seeing the NWM get some good use here. Keep up the good work, and enjoy your vacation! :thumbsup: :)
CabraBuitre: I don't know about all of them, and I guess Jordan could tell you more about them, but I'll do my best since he's probably on vacation by now. I'm positive that the mansion in pic 12 with the greenhouse next to it and the single red car in the driveway is the Prestondale by Mattb325. I'm fairly certain that the one across from it is another Mattb325 home, The Fitzsimmon. In pic 14, I think the mansion towards the lower left across from the school is The Westcliffe XIII by Mattb325. Just do a search for Mattb325 on the LEX and you'll find a wide variety of good suburban houses, including mansions like the ones that I named.
Yep, I think you're right. I hadn't DL'd the most recent stuff... and I'm missing quite a bit!
Yup, he's right ;D
Quote from: planetechef on July 17, 2010, 05:14:04 AM
Great update, i really enjoy watching your traffic, Nice touch the new NWM, definitly great.
What traffic? :P It's a ghost town right now, until I hit the play button ;D. Thanks planetchef!
Quote from: kwakelaar on July 18, 2010, 02:26:38 AM
Very nice use of the canals through the city. And a nice mix of buildings both old and modern.
Thanks Gjermund!
Quote from: Earth quake on July 18, 2010, 05:04:48 AM
Nice update, I really like your suburbs and your NWM touch. :thumbsup:
Thanks Vivien!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
excellent, I really like the use of the NWM in the city :)
Congrats on 300 replies Jordan! &apls I like the new template, it gives the update a very structured and unique look. However, the only downside is that the pictures are a little small and makes it difficult to see all the small details that make your pictures so great. ;)
-Matt
No worries, those pics aren't actually new pics. In future updates, the pics will be the same size as past updates.
-Jordan :thumbsup:
I think you have the best usage of NWM in any MD/CJ. It's not excessive, and it blends in well with your surroundings. Give yousrself a pat on the back Jordan!
I should really check out this MD more often. Tremendous stuff going on here!
Hi Jordan, I like the new design. But I also worried that the pics might be too small. But if you keep the picture size it will be very nice.
Hi Jordan, very nice the new design!!! I like a lot, my friend!!! Fantastic update!!! &apls
Hi guys!
Sorry about the lack of up dates recently, but as you know, it's summer here, so I'm busy with other things. That, and my free time is taken up coordinating the Earth V2 (http://csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/viewforum.php?f=128) project at CSGforums. The Earth V2 project is a series of Urban Biographies (aka. Mayor's Diaries), maps, & timelines, all depicting an alternate history, hence Earth V2, and is currently headed by myself, and DarthViper3k.
The creation of this project has ramifications on Cascadia's history as well. Instead of being formed in 2011, as I have said in previous updates, it will be formed in the year 1958. Also, a revised map of Cascadia in 2010 is underway, along with the state of other sovereign states of the world.
Anyone wishing to join can post in the Discussion Thread (http://csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=844), or PM myself of DarthViper3k, with the appropriate details, such as the date of your nation's creation, location (a rough map would greatly help), and some history (completely optional, if you don't care how your nation is created; e.g. war, referendum (vote), peaceful secession, etc.) Or if you wish to be included as a city, or state, include the appropriate details.
School starts on September 7, so I hope to be back on the update bandwagon again by then, or perhaps sooner ;D Again, it all depends on what I do for the rest of the summer.
See you guys later,
Jordan :thumbsup:
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Quote from: travismking on July 23, 2010, 03:12:08 AM
excellent, I really like the use of the NWM in the city :)
Thanks Travis!
Quote from: MattyFo on July 25, 2010, 11:56:35 AM
Congrats on 300 replies Jordan! &apls I like the new template, it gives the update a very structured and unique look. However, the only downside is that the pictures are a little small and makes it difficult to see all the small details that make your pictures so great. ;)
-Matt
The pics were supposed to be like that, there were from previous updates, and were just there to fill the spaces, so no worries ;D Thanks Matt!
Quote from: canyonjumper on July 25, 2010, 12:21:28 PM
No worries, those pics aren't actually new pics. In future updates, the pics will be the same size as past updates.
-Jordan :thumbsup:
See above reply for a better explanation ;D
Quote from: Haljackey on July 25, 2010, 03:54:35 PM
I think you have the best usage of NWM in any MD/CJ. It's not excessive, and it blends in well with your surroundings. Give yousrself a pat on the back Jordan!
I should really check out this MD more often. Tremendous stuff going on here!
Thanks Hal! I model my usage after what I see around where I live ;D
Quote from: RickD on July 27, 2010, 08:58:48 AM
Hi Jordan, I like the new design. But I also worried that the pics might be too small. But if you keep the picture size it will be very nice.
No worries Raphael! You've probably already seen that you no longer need to worry ;D
Quote from: Tomas Neto on July 27, 2010, 09:35:37 AM
Hi Jordan, very nice the new design!!! I like a lot, my friend!!! Fantastic update!!! &apls
Thanks Tomas! Hope you like this update as well!
Well certainly no need to worry about the pictures being to small! :D Great update, I love the new template! It makes everything so organised and original. Keep up the stellar work!
- Matt
Hey Jordan,
I don't post in here as often as I should and today I have been compeled too.
Very nice river and the winding/following road is very fitting. I got a small chuckle from the boater that lost his paddles....that sort of thing has never happened to me. ::)
I look forward to seeing more.
Robin :thumbsup:
Another awesome update from the canyonjumper!
Great job, CJ! So green and beautiful! You achieved a very nice semi-rural look... nice job!
Superb quality! Great stuff and thanks for sharing.
Great job with the pond there. I like how you've detailed the shorelines. I often forget to use those as well, I should put them to better use in the future.
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Matt (MattyFo): Thanks Matt! Yeah, I had to ditch the new format, because it was getting longer to PS each time. Aldergrove was only six pics, and it took me a few hours to do. Imagine 21 pics and a mosaic. That would be like two days before I updated. The classic way is much easier.
Robin (rooker1): Thanks Robin! Glad you had a chuckle at the poor mayor :D
Greg (greckman): Thanks Greg! Glad you liked it!
cubby420: Thanks!
Battlecat: Thanks Battlecat! Yeah, I had them buried, and it was only while looking for where some medians had got to did I see them.
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Hello again! What, no new fancy formatting? Yup, I ditched it, getting it update-ready took way too long. Plus, this time around, each pic is also viewable at a 1440px width. But for you with smaller monitors (*cough*Casper*cough*), I have them in 1024px. Just click in on each pic to get the full-res.
Today's update is rather larger than most of mine (21 pics and a mosaic), so be prepared ;D I also fixed my nightlighting, so there's a few night pics in there as well. Today, we visit the city of Fort Langley, an old fort in the Metro Vancouver area. Most of the city is encompassed by the city walls, although the train station, and several big box stores are located on the outskirts of the city. But first, a picture of the Ladner CBD at night.....
U29-01Just a quick hop back over to Ladner, to show the beautiful nightlights ;D
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U29-02The train station outside the city. people from all over the British Columbia and Washington come here to visit the historic city walls.
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U29-03The CABC network main building. Many employees enjoy their lunch break across the street, in Cailsey Park.
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U29-04The main entrance to Fort Langley. Every person entering the city has to enter through one of the six entrances.
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U29-05Part of the residential section of the city. Where was this (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2477) when I needed it? ;D
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U29-06More residentials, and Serpentine Creek. (If you're having difficulty finding it, look for a street bridge :thumbsup:)
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U29-07Even more residentials, but closer to the main thoroughfare.
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U29-08Last residentials. Mostly condos here.
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U29-09The Fort Langley Retirement Home. Outside the city walls. the area is quiet, perfect for retired Sims.
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U29-10Welcome to Langley Field, Home of the Langley Lions. The stadium was completed in 2012.
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U29-11Look! A vacant lot! Surrounding a Costco! That's my first try at a vacant lot, so I hope you guys like it.
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U29-12The northern entrance. Mostly some big-box stores and a bit of W2W.
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U29-13Part of Clades Park. Also visible is the city's power source, on the left.
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U29-14On the western edge of the city is the soccer fields, where the city's league can train for games against Surley, and Grantview.
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U29-15The western entrance. Like the curves? ;D
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U29-16Part of the CBD. And now I notice I missed a piece of the TuLEP....I'll have to fix that when I run SC4 next.
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U29-17A weird Ave-Road intersection, and some more of the CBD.
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U29-18An overview of the raised Cailsey Park. A very popular afternoon destination for many residents and visitors. Cailsey Park is sitting on mounds of dirt brought in from the Whistler quarries.
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U29-19W00t! Night shots! Here's an overview of Clades Park.
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U29-20How 'bout some big box stores?
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U29-21And the best for last ;D A night show of the downtown core.
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U29-22 (Full-Res (http://a.imageshack.us/img820/968/2922.jpg))
And a mosaic! Haven't done one in while, so I thought you guys'd enjoy it! This runs from the Northern wall, through the downtown core, through the residentials, and past the southern wall.
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Well, I hope you guys enjoyed the update, I certainly had fun hiding all the traffic generators :P Lots of overhanging pieces, and custom lots ;D Well, that's all for this update! See you guys next time! And as always, comments are welcome!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Nice job there!!
Hey Jordan, everything looks great. Fort Langley looks like a slightly more historic part of Cascadia. The streetscapes are very nice looking.
I have a question about the NAM curves in image U29-15. How do you make them show up with the sidewalk? My NAM curves just have grass around them which is frustrating because I do build mostly urban areas. Are you using some kind of mod? With the way you have it set up, is it still possible to access the normal sidewalk-less NAM curves that I occasionally have to use in rural areas?
By the way, U29-01 is fantastic, you should enter it in an image contest.
Looking forward to the next update,
-Kevin
Cj, great update! I have know idea why but that city strangley reminds me of SC3000. It could be the buildings you chose, or how the trees look, i realy dont know. :P Anyways great update. It looks great. :thumbsup:
,marsh :satisfied:
PS; Pic 12- I spy a traffic generator! ::)
Mondo update my friend. As always it has been a great pleasure to read and view your MD. I had no idea using that template took so long! Perhaps if you are just doing a teaser or a small update and have time to spare? Regardless, great pictures are great pictures and your MD is full of them! ;D Great update!
P.S In image 3, those McDonalds are awfully close together, Perhaps you should change them both into Starbucks? At least that way it would be more realistic :D
- Matt
Love the wide radius curves in this update. They've integrated into your region very nicely!
excellent mate :D I love the use of NWM, Tuleps and wide radius curves to make the roads look as realistic as possible, great job :)
Fantastic, keep going &apls
Great job my friend &apls &apls &apls
Wow Jordan, some very good pictures here ! :o
Very great last two updates &apls &apls
My friend, awesome, really awesome, the last two updates!!! Great work!!!
Wow! Best update yet! :thumbsup: I love the walls you put around the city. It's one of the best uses of CC I've seen yet on this site. &apls Great job and I can't wait for your next update! &apls &apls &apls
:thumbsup:
Hi guys,
As I'm sure all of you know, it's that time of year, when students are returning to school. I'm drowning in homework (Physics, Chemistry, Math, English) already, and it's only been a week and a half for me. So I'll be around alot less. I am working on a new tile, called 'Cloverdale', so expect to see screenies of that sometime in the future. See you guys next update (or teaser),
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Great looking updates, Fort Langley looks like a perfect place to live. The city walls in combinations with other park-like lots are very well done.
That cul-de-sac in the bottom of your last mosaic, how was it done? That has to be the most realistic one I have seen yet.
Great updates. :thumbsup:
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Coming soon! (as in tomorrow soon, there's so many!)
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Just a small update today, because I have limited time in RL. However, I managed to scrape up some time to play over the weekend, and this is what came up ;D
30-01 (click for full)
Cloverdale Walk, on the shores of the Dale Canal. The area is slated for reno in March of 2029 due to rising water levels.
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30-02 (click for full)
Something different. A W2W section of the city with a large place of worship. Ah, gotta love the SAM ;D
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That's all for today folks! My sixteenth birthday is next Monday, October 4th, so I'll be in Victoria all weekend, with my family and grandma. So, see you next time ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
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Quote from: daryl7478 on September 01, 2010, 04:03:50 PM
Nice job there!!
Thanks Daryl!
Quote from: Kevin1a on September 01, 2010, 05:12:44 PM
Hey Jordan, everything looks great. Fort Langley looks like a slightly more historic part of Cascadia. The streetscapes are very nice looking.
I have a question about the NAM curves in image U29-15. How do you make them show up with the sidewalk? My NAM curves just have grass around them which is frustrating because I do build mostly urban areas. Are you using some kind of mod? With the way you have it set up, is it still possible to access the normal sidewalk-less NAM curves that I occasionally have to use in rural areas?
By the way, U29-01 is fantastic, you should enter it in an image contest.
Looking forward to the next update,
-Kevin
Thanks Kevin! Yeah, Fort Langley is modeled on a fort here in BC ;D I sent you a PM about the sidewalks.
Quote from: marsh on September 01, 2010, 06:03:32 PM
Cj, great update! I have know idea why but that city strangley reminds me of SC3000. It could be the buildings you chose, or how the trees look, i realy dont know. :P Anyways great update. It looks great. :thumbsup:
,marsh :satisfied:
PS; Pic 12- I spy a traffic generator! ::)
Gah, wily eyes :P and lol marsh, thanks for dropping by!
Quote from: MattyFo on September 01, 2010, 10:11:46 PM
Mondo update my friend. As always it has been a great pleasure to read and view your MD. I had no idea using that template took so long! Perhaps if you are just doing a teaser or a small update and have time to spare? Regardless, great pictures are great pictures and your MD is full of them! ;D Great update!
P.S In image 3, those McDonalds are awfully close together, Perhaps you should change them both into Starbucks? At least that way it would be more realistic :D
- Matt
I'm afraid I have absolutely no time to get the template ready :( As it is, this update took me forever to get ready, and it's only two pics! (Although I did screw around with GLR alot.... :P ) Thanks for reading Matt!
Quote from: Battlecat on September 02, 2010, 10:45:55 AM
Love the wide radius curves in this update. They've integrated into your region very nicely!
Thanks BC!
Quote from: travismking on September 02, 2010, 12:43:25 PM
excellent mate :D I love the use of NWM, Tuleps and wide radius curves to make the roads look as realistic as possible, great job :)
Thanks Travis!
Quote from: Terring7 on September 02, 2010, 12:50:59 PM
Fantastic, keep going &apls
Thanks!
Quote from: kelis on September 02, 2010, 01:05:07 PM
Great job my friend &apls &apls &apls
Thanks kelis!
Quote from: Yan077 on September 02, 2010, 01:15:14 PM
Wow Jordan, some very good pictures here ! :o
Very great last two updates &apls &apls
Thanks Yann! I enjoyed your last few updates as well ;D
Quote from: Tomas Neto on September 15, 2010, 11:11:49 AM
My friend, awesome, really awesome, the last two updates!!! Great work!!!
Thanks Tomas! Always a pleasure to hear from you!
Quote from: Nego on September 15, 2010, 04:52:39 PM
Wow! Best update yet! :thumbsup: I love the walls you put around the city. It's one of the best uses of CC I've seen yet on this site. &apls Great job and I can't wait for your next update! &apls &apls &apls
:thumbsup:
Thanks Nego! ;D
Quote from: kwakelaar on September 17, 2010, 11:25:03 PM
Great looking updates, Fort Langley looks like a perfect place to live. The city walls in combinations with other park-like lots are very well done.
Thanks Gjermund!
Quote from: Utvaw on September 23, 2010, 09:02:43 PM
That cul-de-sac in the bottom of your last mosaic, how was it done? That has to be the most realistic one I have seen yet.
Thanks for commenting ;D For the roundabout, you make a regular street roundabout, then connect two streets on the same tile.
Quote from: nbvc on September 25, 2010, 08:52:53 AM
Great updates. :thumbsup:
Thanks nbvc!
Here's two photoshop projects I did today ;D
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Yes, I was bored, and had no internet :P That's all for now! See ya!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Very beautiful
I concur with x-ten, that looks incredible!
Cant wait to see what a full update will bring :)
★★★★★★ Six stars! :shocked2: Is that even legal!?! I don't know, but that is some awesome photoshopping there, canyonjumper!
PS. Happy early 16th birthday
Wow, Jordan!!! Fantastic both updates, my friend!!! Awesome!!! &apls &apls
So today is my sixteenth birthday! ;D Had a lot of fun over the weekend in Victoria, ziplining with my family and geocaching with my dad. The motel we were at had the crappiest wifi ever, so i has rarely on. However, I had time to work on this code. Try and crack it :P
O jsf sapy pg gim pbrt yjr errlrmf, smf O jpqr upi saa fof sd eraa ;D
Winner gets to name a city, and a character in my secondary MD over on CSGf, Okanagan, whenever it starts again ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Nice work, and congratulations, noticed the date even in your collage :)
I think cracked the code!:
I had alot of fun over the weekend, and I hope you all did as well ;D
That sounds like an awesome way to celebrate your birthday, too! (ziplining and geocaching that is)
very nice photoshopping work. It's very pity that I don't have photoshop. But &apls
Great job on that CJ! That is really great photoshopping. Great city as well!
,marsh :thumbsup:
Happy belated Jordan! %$payas)( there is a clown for your birthday as there is no cake or gift icon :)
I haven't dropped by your MD in a while, and I missed your last 2 updates. Both are very well done and it's nice to see you try your skills at making a W2W, euro style development like in Cloverdale. Also your photoshopping projects are very well done. You sure have alot of skill in this area.
- Matt
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Quote from: x-ten on September 30, 2010, 06:19:49 AM
Very beautiful
Thanks x-ten!
Quote from: nedalezz on September 30, 2010, 08:02:24 AM
I concur with x-ten, that looks incredible!
Cant wait to see what a full update will bring :)
Well, you'll have to wait a bit longer unfortunately, but you'll see Cloverdale in its entirety soon enough ;D
Quote from: Nego on September 30, 2010, 12:31:48 PM
★★★★★★ Six stars! :shocked2: Is that even legal!?! I don't know, but that is some awesome photoshopping there, canyonjumper!
PS. Happy early 16th birthday
lol, thanks Nego! Glad you liked the 'shopping!
Quote from: Tomas Neto on October 03, 2010, 03:28:28 PM
Wow, Jordan!!! Fantastic both updates, my friend!!! Awesome!!! &apls &apls
Thanks Tomas! Always glad to see you!
Quote from: kwakelaar on October 05, 2010, 12:35:22 PM
Nice work, and congratulations, noticed the date even in your collage :)
Thanks Gjermund! Glad someone noticed ;D
Quote from: Nego on October 05, 2010, 12:55:47 PM
I think cracked the code!:
I had alot of fun over the weekend, and I hope you all did as well ;D
That sounds like an awesome way to celebrate your birthday, too! (ziplining and geocaching that is)
See? Wasn't too hard :P I'll PM you when I have the screenshots ready to show you. And you know what geocaching is! No one I asked knows what it is ;D [linkie] (http://www.geocaching.com/)
Quote from: peter007 on October 05, 2010, 01:14:34 PM
very nice photoshopping work. It's very pity that I don't have photoshop. But &apls
Thanks Peter! There's always a free equivalent on the net to programs like PhotoShop. Try GIMP or Paint.NET.
Quote from: marsh on October 05, 2010, 05:11:42 PM
Great job on that CJ! That is really great photoshopping. Great city as well!
,marsh :thumbsup:
Thanks marsh! Glad you like the PS'ing ;D
Quote from: MattyFo on October 07, 2010, 01:31:12 PM
Happy belated Jordan! %$payas)( there is a clown for your birthday as there is no cake or gift icon :)
I haven't dropped by your MD in a while, and I missed your last 2 updates. Both are very well done and it's nice to see you try your skills at making a W2W, euro style development like in Cloverdale. Also your photoshopping projects are very well done. You sure have alot of skill in this area.
- Matt
Matt! Missed ya ;D Thanks, and I enjoyed trying to build a different type of city. It's certainly different from what I usually build.
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So today's update will be bases on Cascadia's revised borders, and new history that I haven't published here yet ;D Why do this update now? Because I've had to time whatsoever to play SC4. Physics, Chemistry, Math, and English will do that to a guy :P Hopefully I'll be able to play sometime this week, but for now, here's Update 31!
First off, we have the revised borders of the Pacific Republic of Cascadia. Basically, I googled 'Cascadia' on a whim, and found this map (http://api.ning.com/files/llWAGERSdbZR9Z-9eLv2q6t1Hm9RTtZEz6VhUk901lnRlXkTCi--pnxGTmlYoqVNl3ueie5y6-yRuvZgRblH36GUCH9gW17n/CascadiaMapnolabels.jpg), which looked cooler than the boring, straight borders I had before. So, this map was born ;D
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Cascadia has five provinces, two territories, one autonomous region, and a federal district. Stikine is the northernmost province, and is the most recent province. It's home to Cascadia's most northernmost point and highest point. Fraser is the largest province, and the most populous, with over 6 million inhabitants, mostly centred in the area directly outside the Fraser District, and the Okanagan. Pacifica is the wettest province, and is also called 'Washington', in memory of the US State of the same name (which Pacifica incorporated in its entirety). Idaho is the smallest province, and the second least populous, with just over 1 million residents. Oregon is the recreational province, which contains 3 of Cascadia's 5 theme parks, and is home to the best trail system on the West Coast.
Corian Island is located off the coast of Chile, and is home to a famous collection of native sculptures, created sometime in 4000 BCE. It is home to Corian City, which houses 400 000 residents, and sports a modern stadium complex, with Cascadia's best IMAX theatre. There are movements that wish Corian Island to become a full province, but so far politicians have been denied this privilege. The Jacansi Islands are home to the Venice of New World, a collection of islands that are all connected by canals and bridges, only accessible to pedestrians and boats. Cars are only allowed in certain areas of Haifisch, the only city. A ferry system is run by the Cascadian government that takes passengers from Haifisch terminal to Corian Island, and onto Portland.
Greilson is an area, mainly untouched by humanity, has huge swaths of evergreens, which logging companies are unable to touch, due to several proclamations placed by the federal government in 1992. (Greilson is a co-op portion of Cascadia, shared between myself and faded_glory).
The Fraser District, Cascadia's federal district, is home to Vancouver proper (which contains the RL cities of Vancouver, Richmond, West Vancouver, North Vancouver District, and North Vancouver City), and contains 13 million residents, which makes up the bulk of Cascadia's populace. The Parliament Buildings in Point Grey are a wonderful sight at twilight, with the Georgia Strait and distant Vancouver Island in the back ground. This is where the current Prime Minister, Robert Jacques, makes his home.
History
After a devastating terrorist attack on the White House in Washington, D.C. in early 1958 (thought to be ordered by the Cascadian Union), newly sworn-in President Nixon announces his support for a referendum of independence for the Western States, to alleviate public outcry at the rejection of previous proposals. On April 1
st, the referendum resulted in an overwhelming 85% voting for independence. Only months after independence, the new nation was shattered by two devastating events: the Kodiak Tsunami (June 18
th), and the eruption of Lassen Peak (June 23
rd). When the California Gulf War broke out in August 1958, Cascadia was one of the participating nations, fighting for the Sonorans' independence. Over the course of five decades, Cascadia has flourished, and become one of the richest economically important nations in the world.
Hope you guys enjoyed reading that huge wall o' text :P See you guys soon, hopefully with new pics ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
I'm glad to hear more about the history of Cascadia. Have you by any chance read "Ecotopia" by Ernest Callenbach? Basically Washington, Oregon, and Northern California secede from the union and form their own Utopian society. It's a fantastic book. I highly recommend it to you if you haven't read it. It might even provide you with some ideas for Cascadia.
Best Wishes,
Kevin
Well I didn't miss this update and I'm glad I didn't. It's nice to see that you have used the powers of your imagination in not only creating this in-game, but also forging up a history and politics etc. It would be neat if you could creat a CIA World Fact Book profile for Cascadia, just a thought but seeing as how you are struggling to find time to play the game I do not expect you to jump on this project. :D
Here's Canada's profile, I didn't know Canada had the second most proved Oil reserves in the world. :P
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html
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Well I didn't miss this update and I'm glad I didn't. It's nice to see that you have used the powers of your imagination in not only creating this in-game, but also forging up a history and politics etc. It would be neat if you could creat a CIA World Fact Book profile for Cascadia, just a thought but seeing as how you are struggling to find time to play the game I do not expect you to jump on this project. :D
Here's Canada's profile, I didn't know Canada had the second most proved Oil reserves in the world. :P
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html
I've actually thought about doing this for my MD for a long time. Of course, just like Jordan, I'm finding it hard to make time to compose and illustrate updates, much less create an entire alternate universe. Next thing you know we'll all be drafting imaginary constitutions. ;P
Nice map, Jordan ! :)
Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
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Kevin (Kevin1a): No, I haven't read that book yet, thanks for the recommendation!
Matt (MattyFo): Actually, I finished doing the top part of the profile in August :P However, finding time to finish..... Mebbe I'll post what I have, after some fine-tuning
Kevin (Kevin1a) - 2: Speaking of alternate universes, over at CSGf, we've got one in progress ;D [linkie] (http://csgdesign.com.au/CSGf/viewforum.php?f=128). Constitutions? Who has that much free time? Certainly not me ;D
Arthur (art128): Thanks Art! Glad you like it!
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I managed to scrounge up some time yesterday, and used it to plop some more W2W and coastline stuff. I need your guys' help. I need a better water mod than the one I'm using, 'cause as you'll see, it's kinda bright :P . If you guys see a good one, just lemme know, I'd appreciate it. Anyways, this update is divided into two parts, the regular, I-show-you-my-new-pics part, and the new here's-a-bit-of-history-for-you-to-learn part. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, "
I don't wanna read a huge block of text!" Well, it's not a huge block of text, I broke it up into dates ;D So with out further ado, here's Cascadia, Update 32!
32-01The Johanson Bridge leading into Radley, a neighbourhood of Cloverdale. Radley is the Anglo section of the city, with more North American architecture around, especially on Jordan Boulevard. [click for full] (http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/9369/3201.jpg)
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32-02A work-in-progress shot of the second Euro neighbourhood, the Quartier Françoise. [click for full] (http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/9127/3202.jpg)
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32-03The waterfront walk, on the Johanson Bridge approach. [click for full] (http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9664/3203j.jpg)
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June 18, 1958: 7:49 PM - A magnitude 9.6 earthquake occurs off the coast of Kodiak Island. The ensuing tsunami devastates Kodiak, AK and Anchorage is severely damaged. Across the Pacific, cities along the coast are swamped. Prince Rupert is struck by a 5.7 metre wave three hours after the quake. The Queen Charlotte Islands are inundated, and several villages along the west coast of Vancouver Island are washed away, including Tofino and Ucluelet. A 6 metre wave inundated the Alberni Fjord, striking Port Alberni three times. Three quarters of the town is destroyed. In Hilo, officials evacuated the residents in preparation of the oncoming tsunami, so casualties are low. The Pacific Coast of Cascadia felt effects all the way to San Francisco, where boats in the harbour were carried by the wave three feet in the air. Aftershocks were felt for another two years, the strongest being magnitude 7.1. This earthquake is the strongest earthquake on record.
June 19, 1958: Relief floods into the affected areas, helping the stunned victims locate shelter, food, and clean water. An aftershock of 6.7 strikes Anchorage, killing a further 28 people who were in a building when it collapsed. Residents on Kodiak Island are ferried to Anchorage, where they receive medical care, and phone access.
June 20, 1958: Tourists around Lassen Volcanic National Park spot a steam plume halfway up the mountain. Large cracks appear in the flank of the volcano, and earthquakes occur approximately every hour. Part of the South flank collapses. The resulting landslide cuts off Route 89. Volcanic Alert raised to Red.
June 21, 1958: An aftershock of 7.1 strikes Kodiak Island. No casualties are reported.
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June 25, 1958: The UK, US, France, Spain, Russia, and several other countries send relief aid to the Pacific Coast, both for the tsunami and the devastating volcanic eruption. Prime Minister Holmes airs a heartfelt thank you on television for all the support.
June 27, 1958: A third aftershock of 6.7 strikes Anchorage. A fire starts near city hall after a powerline collapses. The fire is doused, but not before city hall and and several other buildings are burned to the ground. A large crack appears in the middle of Minnesota Drive.
July 9, 1958: A 6.5 aftershock strikes Lituya Bay, creates a landslide that slides into the bay, generating a 520-metre megatsunami. 7 casualties, all boaters on the bay. One boat is washed up over the bay, and miraculously survives.
That's all for this update folks, hope you enjoyed reading it, and please, if you have any suggestions (especially about the water mod), don't hesitate to write 'em down ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
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Great update Jordan!!!! I love your W2W developments! all your custom buildings match so well.
As for the water mods, you should check out Mas71's water mods, I beleive they are on the STEX, but they could also be on the LEX aswell. I remember having some trouble finding them earlier when I lost my water mod. He offers 6 different mods in the pack I use the darkest but there are diffrent shades.
- Matt
Great boardwalk. I like the bridge, pic 1 is very good.
Peg's Brigantine watermod could look good in your city, too.
Waow ! That quarter Françoise is for sure really well done, Jordan ! Nice use of the fillers in this area. Thought, it is more in Polish style than in a French style... ;D Nice work with the riverfront too, those building just fits perfectly there !
Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Great stuff in this update as always.
For water mod's, I've always been partial to Pegasus' Brigantine.
You're right that water mod is a little bright. It would look good in a tropical setting where the water is very shallow and blue. I don't use a water mod (too inexperienced), so I can't really recommend an alternative. Everything looks great. I'm assuming Jordan Boulevard is the MAVE6 running left to right. One thing I noticed is that the area down by the waterfront looks kind of bare. There is a road down there, there is parking down there, but there is little reason for people to go down there. But who am I to complain about something this awesome. Good work.
Wow..., A W E S O M E ! ! ! Fantastic update!!! &apls &apls
Very nice CJ. That 1st pic is my favorite. ;D
,marsh :thumbsup:
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Matt (MattyFo): Thanks Matt! I ended up just changing the mod I had to a less retina-burning hue.
Raphael (RickD): Thanks Rick!
Arthur (art128): Polish? pfft :P Don't kid yourself ;D (Mebbe it's the 'Polska dzielnica' now? ;D ) I thought the same thing about those buildings, thanks for the comment Art!
Battlecat: Thanks Battlecat! I used Brigantine for the longest time, but I switched to my current one in May.
Kevin (Kevin1a): Thanks! Again, I've just changed the hue of my current mod to a less fluorescent one. And yes, Jordan Blvd is was the MAVE-6, it's now a TLA-5. And I changed the waterfront, I agree, it was too bare. Thanks again Kevin!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks Tomas! Always a pleasure ;D
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It's been awhile, and I thought this update would be a mish-mash update, of new stuff, old stuff, and stuff I've had lying around on my HD that I haven't shown yet, plus a bit more history. I've also revamped the waterfront, as
certain people :P said it was too dull, and needed more reason to be there. It may also interest you that I've launched my website, Jumping Canyons (http://www.jumpingcanyons.weebly.com).
33-01Part of the redesigned waterfront.
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33-02Intersection of Highway 4 and Trent Street.
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33-03More of the redesigned waterfront.
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33-04The Douglas Inn. A very popular destination for its location.
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33-05The revamped Cascadian flag.
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33-06And with that basic design,
marsh did this:
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33-07A website mock up I did in July. Just ignore what I said in the paragraph :P
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33-08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13This is a DVD that I PS'd a few weeks ago, and have been meaning to share. I was originally going to do something like this for Update 25, but I forgot ( (n) ), so I'll do it every 33 updates (if I remember :P ). Here's the front cover, the CD, and the three menus on the disk.
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February 1, 1958:
-Cascadian Union activist, Robert Holmes, declares that any nation has a right to secession and independence, if they so choose. President Eisenhower declares the Cascadian Union a terrorist organization. Public outcry results from this decision.
February 4, 1958:
-Protests start in Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and other major cities in response to Eisenhower's decision.
-The Canadian government releases a press statement, expressing their support of the Cascadian Union. Eisenhower is disgusted. He immediately cuts off ties with Canada.
February 17, 1958: A petition signed by over 500,000 people, demanding the right to a referendum of secession, is received in Washington D.C. It is acknowledged, but nothing is done.
February 22, 1958: Canadian Prime Minister Diefenbaker attempts to repair the severed ties with the US, and fails.
February 28, 1958: The Cascadian Union secretly hires a paramilitary organization, and begins to gather a small militia.
March 1, 1958: 2 A.M. A rogue stealth aircraft breaks from formation in a training exercise over Virginia Beach. It speeds towards Washington D.C., and upon reaching the White House at 3:03 A.M., deploys the test missile stored inside. The White House explodes in a fireball seen from 4 kilometres away. President Eisenhower and his family are incinerated instantly. Vice President Richard Nixon is sworn in as the 35th President of the United States of America. No one claims responsibility, but suspicions are drawn on the Cascadian Union after the pilot of the rogue aircraft is found to be from Oregon.
March 2, 1958:
-Diefenbaker holds a press conference, expressing his condolences, and his hopes that Nixon will continue reconnect ties with Canada.
-Nixon holds a conference hours after Diefenbaker, announcing his support of a referendum for independence in the western states.
-The Cascadian Union is taken off the terrorist list.
March 4, 1958:
-The Cascadian referendum is announced for April 1. The borders of the proposed nation are publicly released for the first time. They closely follow the boundaries that have been proposed in the past.
March 10, 1958: Cascadian Union posters appear in all the Western states. Pro-Union posters also appear, but some, especially in Washington and Oregon, are torn down.
Marsh 20, 1958: Texan residents send a proposal for a referendum to Washington D.C. It is ignored.
April 1, 1958: Voters hit the polls in a referendum that has a turn-out of 89%, the highest percentage ever. Voters in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaskan Panhandle, and Northern California voted 85% in favour of secession and independence. 3% voted for secession and union with Canada, and the remaining 12% voted to remain the the US. Robert Holmes is declared Prime Minister of the new Pacific Republic of Cascadia. Final details, such as government structure, type, and internal organization are still being negotiated.
April 21, 1958: The final papers are signed, and official languages etc. are agreed upon. Cascadians will have to adopt the Metric system, as well as change all their roadways and signs to match. New Departments of Transportation are formed, with the CDOT having the largest responsibility, being in charge of the new nation's highways, and commissioning signs and route numbers. The Cascadian Army is organized from the portion of the American Army who decided to stay in their home states, and new recruits, from the recruiting offices in Portland, Seattle, Juneau, and Reno. English is set as the official language. The capital is also pending a move to Cascade, a city under construction in central Oregon. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is being used as currency until the Cascadian Dollar (CSD) is set up, an all coin currency (1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, $500). The internal organization of Cascadia is still being debated. A voluntary confederation is suggested.
April 23, 1958: Members of the Cascadian Independence movement urge the Canadian province of British Columbia to join the new nation. William Bennett proposes the idea to Victoria. A referendum is announced for June 3rd.
April 26, 1958:
-The Cascadian Flag is proposed to members of the temporary parliament. The flag is accepted by a majority and becomes known as 'The Doug'.
-Britain cedes the British Western Pacific Territories to Cascadia, under hopes that a trade union be formed. Holmes wishes to become allies with Britain, and agrees.
April 30, 1958: Cascadian Election Day is set for June 22.
January 1, 2000: A troublesome FRH (Fraser Hydro) employee cuts off all power in Surrey, Fraser. Panic ensues, as people are led to believe that Y2K occurred. The power is soon restored by the same employee after being threatened at gunpoint by a frightened security guard. Surreyites sigh with relief, and the FRH employee is put on trial and found guilty.
April 1, 2008: Cascadian residents celebrate 50 years independent. Major celebrations took place in all major cities, especially Vancouver, where celebrations consisted of a spectacular fireworks display over False Creek, entertainment in the form of major Cascadian bands Hedley, Faber Drive, Marianas Trench, Heart, Van Halen, and Mötley Crüe, the opening of the new Vancouver Whitecaps stadium, and various other events throughout Vancouver proper, as well as Metro Vancouver. Cascadian Prime Minister Steve Jacdor spoke at the opening ceremony in BC Place.
"This years festivities are bound to be the best we've ever had! We've been planning this for 3 years, and I want to thank all the volunteers, Metro Staff, and city staff that helped piece these events together. I personally am looking forward to the Celebration fireworks Thursday night at 7. I was promised personally by the coordinator that the fireworks were the best he'd ever worked on. On behalf of the Cascadian government, I wish every single Cascadian feels the joy I hope this week-long Celebration of Independence will bring! Good night!"March 22, 2011: Cascadia begins the revamping of it's infrastructure, while incorporating the need of the electric car. Electric charging stations are placed every few kilometres, where you can plug your car in and do something else for a few hours, or switch out your battery for a fully-charged one.
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Well, that's it for this update! Hope you enjoyed this hodgepog of images, data, and history ;D It's always fun writing the updates :)
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
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Great job :thumbsup:
By the way, from where did you find this water mod?
Some nice updates. :thumbsup:
Nice update, I'd say the upgrades came out well.
One thing, in 33-01, I think the turning lane on the hill looks really out of place. Maybe make it into an ARD-3 for the slower traffic going up the hill.
what is it? An European or an american region??? The buildings are european, but the streets and the palms are american...but it looks nice, just the european buildings don't look good to the american roads and the palms...
Awesome update my friend!!! Your cities are fantastic, really fantastic!!! :thumbsup:
Fantastic job on the waterfront this time. I think I see a hotel down there, some parks, and the new water mod looks good, even though it's almost a primary colour :D
I have to agree with Utvaw though about the turning lane on the hill. There is nowhere for people to turn there, and it wasn't really the lane itself that looked out of place, mostly the arrows. I think the best way to address that little quirk would be to make it an AVE2 or perhaps just a simple road.
The flag looks good too. Maybe you can get someone to screenprint you a copy you can hang outside your house. :D
I think I'm gonna post an update to my MD tonight, it's been a long time, if you get a chance check it out.
Really nice work on both the history part (blowing up the White House....no half measures taken here :D), and your collections of images.
Excellent update! &apls &apls &apls All of the images were fantastic and I loved reading the history (accept maybe the part where the White House got blown up :P). But other than that, you had a great update. I will definitely be making a stop to your new website very soon!
Can't wait for the next! :thumbsup:
:)
Just amazing photoshopping Jordan. It all looks fantastic. Am I the only one who noticed the reflections in the water? :P
,marsh :thumbsup:
Great update Jordan. You sure did alot of good work to get this region looking sooo good!!!!
- Matt
Photoshop freak. Excellent effects CJ!
But what's with the TLA-3 on the waterfront slope? Looks a little out of place IMO.
Great update! Really impressive! &apls
Very nice update. If I would have your photoshopping skills...
Great stuff Jordan! Your PS skills really do make me envious ;)
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Terring: Thanks Terring! http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22358 :thumbsup:
nbvc: Thanks very much!
Utvaw: Thanks! Yeah, I thought the same thing after you pointed it out. I don't really know why I did that. AVE-2 looks better.
MR. Y: Sorry for confusing you. This is a hybrid city with a Euro section of town.
Tomas: Thank you very much my friend ;D
Kevin: Haha, thanks alot Kevin! Yes, that is a hotel down there ;D The water mod is still in transition, but you won't see it in this update. And the TLA-3 is now an AVE-2 ;D
Gjermund: lol, thanks ;D Sorry if I offended any Americans, but someone had to blow up that place :P
Nego: lol, I don't think any American did :P Thanks for popping in ;D
Marshall: Probably ;D But then again it was you who told me which effect to use ;D
Matt: Thanks! I certainly tried hard ;D
Ryan: lol there's nothing freaky about me ;D TLA now is an AVE-2 ;D
DJ: Thanks alot!
Kodlovag: lol, thanks ;D
cubby: Thank you! I try hard to make my stuff look nice ;D
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Well, I'm back with another installment of Cascadia! This time we return to rurality, with the pleasant countryside of Balch Springs (name chosen by Towncrafter (on CSGforums), who cracked the code I posted awhile ago). I could ramble on about how my life is, but you guys don't really care seeing as I'm thousands of kilometres away from many of you, so I'm just gonna show you guys the pics right now ;D As always, click on the image for a larger version.
34-01Welcome to Balch Springs! To start off our tour of this picturesque locale, we have a mosaic, from the point where the Jarhey River goes over the edge of the Earth, to where the current expanses of this tile are. Featured in the mosaic is the Balch Springs Provincial Campground, one of the first campgrounds with a dock established in Stikine, and Jarhey Lake, a lake known for it's rainbow trout population.
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34-02Here we have the pleasant hamlet of Duncan, named for the founder, James Duncan (1804 - 1845). Baker Creek cuts right through the residences, and the kids in the area love to cool down in the creek during the summer months.
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34-03Some of the scenery around Duncan. Hidden ponds make great watering holes for resident wildlife.
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34-04Baker Creek winds past the charming residence of Glenda Hawkins, a diligent author who uses the peace and quiet of the Stikine Region to write a successful series of books.
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34-05Balch Springs Provincial Park, Jarhey Lake Campground. Very popular in the summer, this campground boasts 26 campsites, out of 56 total. Kids love to float on Jarhey Lake's calm waters. When kids have had enough on the lake, they can chill in the camp clubhouse, which is equipped with arcade games, air hockey, and a small cinema.
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34-06Baker Creek splits off from the Jarhey River. Regional highway 34 crosses the river, and the Hot Springs Trail winds through the area. Kayakers love the fast-flowing waters, as it provides a bit of a challenge.
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34-07Christon family cabin. Owned and maintained by Harley Christon, this cabin is one of the best in the area. Every weekend, the Christon family piles into their vehicles, and takes the 1.5 hour journey to their cabin. The kids stay in tents in the backyard on nice days, while the adults stay in the main house, talking and drinking 'til the wee hours on Saturdays, and then recovering from their horrible hangovers on Sunday.
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November 11, 2011: Known as Veteran's Day in the US, and Remembrance Day in Canada and Cascadia, November 11 is a day when Cascadians pay respects to those who have died serving their country. Cascadian soldiers served in the Vietnam War, and the First and Second Gulf Wars. As of 11/11/11, 3 572 soldiers are deployed in various parts of the world, on peacekeeping duties. The poem '
In Flanders Fields' is often read aloud today.
'In Flanders Fields'
"In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields."
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Thanks for reading, and don't forget to take a minute today (or tomorrow) to remember those who have passed on defending their country.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
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Great work. In my opinion this is the best stream kit available and you used it very well.
^^^ I'd have to agree. Your waterfronts always look so nice that you've set the bar high, but you've just raised it. &apls
I just love the camp ground! Keep up the great work! :thumbsup:
Jayster
Wow..., fantastic river and city!!! Awesome update my friend!!! &apls &apls
Whoa Jordan...I'm just putting this out there...I am so gonna steal some ideas from this update :D
RickD hit the nail on the head. This stream kit is, in a word, awesome. Very flexible with a lot of diversity mixed in.
Great stuff Jordan! I can't wait to see more!
Very nice work on the nature. I like the photoshopping in the last picture. It has a strange (but nice) look.
,marsh :thumbsup:
I'm a transportation guy, but I think you've got me a little interested in scenery. It looks very much like the kind of place I would like to go fishing for a weekend or float around on my air mattress drinking beer (don't worry, I'll recycle) Are there any good Cascadian microbrews?
And since I am a transportation guy, I can't leave without complimenting your use of RHW2, it looks very genuine. I noticed you even set up the passing lines nicely instead of leaving a double yellow as my local traffic engineers would (unfortunately) do.
Lovely update I love the curvy roads and the little creek looks perfectly tranquil
Will
Nice update :)
I like that you switched from RHW2 to normal road when the village starts. Nice road scenery too.
Nice update, canyonjumper! :thumbsup: All of your ponds, rivers, lakes, and streams look fantastic! Your mosaic looks great, too. That's also a nice little campground you've got there. I can't wait for your next update! :)
Fantastic! Love your use of those ponds and streams!
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Raphael (RickD): Thanks Raphael!
djvandrake: Thanks alot DJ! I hope to set it a lot higher in the future ;D
Jayster: Thanks! I thought it turned out pretty good :)
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks my friend ;D
Andrew (cubby420): Robbery :P Guess it's only fair, I jacked some ideas from your MD too ;D Thanks Andrew!
Marshall (marsh): Strange in what way? Thanks ;D
Kevin (Kevin1a): Thanks! I modeled the RHW-2 after what I see on my yearly trips to my grandparents' place in Quesnel. And yes, those trips are usually in the summer, where we fish and camp (which is why I thought of a campground ;D )
Will (penguin007): Thank you! I like to take inspiration from what I see around me on my trips around BC.
Scott (Scott1964): Thanks Scott!
metasmurf: Thanks! I'll try to get more of Balch Springs into future updates ;D
Nego: Thanks Nego! I worked hard on those ;D
Battlecat: Thanks Battlecat!
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And I'm back for the 35th update of Cascadia! Today we return to civilization, only instead of Cloverdale, we have the suburban town of Surrey, Fraser. People around the Lower Mainland know where I got this name from :) Surrey is still a work in progress, so I'll show you what I've got. On with the pics! As with every update recently, larger pics can be accessed by clicking the pic :thumbsup:
35-01First off, a small mosaic of Elm Avenue, the main North-South thoroughfare through Surrey. Mas71's walls, FLuPs, and the NWM play a major part of this scene. Also, most of those houses are grown, something I haven't done in a while. Only the stubborn lots were plopped.
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35-02Surrey Heights Secondary School (SHSS), serving grades 8-12, is the largest school in the area. The Fleetwood Greenbelt starts here. It's the path off to the side of SHSS.
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35-03The SPD station, and a view of Fleetwood Plaza, along Elm Avenue.
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35-04The under-construction part of the Fleetwood Trail. As you can see, the trail is built, but nothing's been built around it yet.
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June 17, 1958: 19 workers perish when the Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver collapses during construction.
May 18, 1980: Mount St. Helens erupts in Pacifica, at 8:32 AM (PDT), causing 57 deaths and $3.54 billion CSD in damage. Widely regarded as a success in warning, geologists had the area cleared except for those who refused steadfastly, and the geologists themselves, including David Johnson, who perished in the pyroclastic flow.
April 1, 1982: As an April Fool's joke, a group of UBC students TP some facilities around the campus, then spray-painted 'UBC was here' on several benches in Pacific Spirit Regional Park.
September 1, 1990: An 5.6 earthquake on the island of La Palma, in the Canaries, sets the American East Coast on edge, as a large slab of the western flank of the island slips 5 metres towards the Atlantic.
January 1996: A Near-Earth Object (NEO) makes a close pass to the moon, missing it by just over 600 000 kilometres.
March 1, 1997: Voters decide to split the province of Columbia in two. The provinces of Stikine and Fraser are created.
December 2-17, 1998: A large blizzard engulfs Cascadia. Temperatures well below -15°C are recorded. Power is lost throughout the country, and many people freeze to death, as gasoline generators sold out hours before the storm arrived. Forests are flattened as winds exceeding 60 km/h are recorded in Stikine and Fraser.
June 21, 1999: An EF2 tornado touches down outside Vernon, Fraser. Residents are thrown off guard, and many perish in the ensuing chaos. The trail of destruction is 780 metres long, with the damage estimated in the $1 million range.
July-September, 2003: Wildfires spread throughout Fraser, Pacifica and Oregon. Widespread damage is estimated around $1.6 billion. The executive retreat on Tilote Lake is threatened, and the Prime Minister and family is evacuated to Vancouver.
October 4, 2005: Activity resumes on Mount St. Helens, creating a new lava dome, and several steam eruptions.
April 23. 2006: A Cascadian Humvee explodes after being hit with friendly fire from 2 USAF F-16s. Public outcry in Cascadia as the news makes top story on the CABC's 5 o'clock broadcast.
July 1, 2006: Cascadian troops are withdrawn from Afghanistan. PM Forte calls the war a "waste of taxpayer's time and money".
January 31, 2011: The 2010 census results are published, with the City of Surrey overtaking Vancouver as the largest city in Fraser. Plans to expand the Trans-Cascadian Highway to a second branch along Okanagan Lake are given the go-ahead, with the Village of Armstrong becoming the terminus for the new Highway 1A.
July 2, 2012: The TATWS (Trans-Atlantic Tsunami Warning System) is deployed as a system of buoys, sending constant measurements back to Washington, D.C.
April 1, 2014: FEMA designates a 'safe zone' from tsunamis on the East Coast, 25 miles (40 km) inland.
December 31, 2016: 5:56 AM WET. During a pneumo-magmatic eruption of the Cumbre Vieja vent on La Palma, the loose flank from the 1990 earthquake becomes freed, and slides 345 metres into the Atlantic Ocean. The resulting splash wave is 624 metres high. The TATWS detects the resulting tsunami, and predicts a 6:56 AM (EST) on the American East Coast. Warning systems along the Eastern Seaboard are set in motion, and most people area able to evacuate to the designated 'safe zone', 25 miles (40 km) inland. The first tsunami struck the US at 7:01 AM, EST, and the second and third waves hit at 7:23 and 7:37 AM respectively. The first wave was 201 feet high (61 metres), the second 225 feet (69 metres, and the third 302 feet (92 metres). Towns all along the East coast are either wiped off the map, or severely damages. Major cities have their streets swept clean, and the bottom floors of most buildings are gutted. Most notably, Central Park in Manhattan is reduced to a muddy mass of tree trunks and concrete. The death toll was 516 943, and over $56 billion (USD) in damage was caused.
And there you have it, Cascadia's newest update :) See you guys in 13 days, on December 12th, for Cascadia's
&dance :party: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! &dance :party:
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
I really like how that bike lane turned out! And the terraced transition between the lowland and highland! Where did you scare up that street tunnel entrance in the first picture? Is it part of the FLUPS mod?
Interesting future history there! I'm impressed that there was so little loss of life in the Tsunami considering how densely populated the East Coast is. Sounds like that safe zone was pretty effective!
Wow, on December 12 will be the birthday of your MD, that amazes!!! Jordan my friend, fantastic city, an amazing suburbs!!! Great work!!! &apls &apls
You have got to tell me where to get the trees on the Ave-2! Great pictures!
I like the way you've built the bike lane, it fits perfectly! And great usage of Diggis' ponds on the previous page! Can't wait to see what you've in store for Cascadia's first anniversary!
Great update and Happy First anniversary!
Robin &apls
Wow, nice update! Great use of the MAVE-2 fillers.
Nice update. Great work with the Flups and roads. :thumbsup:
I like the idea with the trail. And the first picture, the avenue, the walls, the road and houses on the plateau ... wow it looks gorgeus. &apls
Looking good. Which street textures did you are you using in 35-1? :)
Looks good. Even though other people already said it, I really like the use of FLUPS. I never thought of using the tunnel entrance with the 1x3 entrance like that. Now all I have to do is wait for a 3x3 diagonal entrance that twists 90degrees like a corkscrew, and I'll be able to successfully model the railroad underpasses near my grandmothers house in Germany.
I also like how well the trails fit into the surrounding area. Does Cascadia have a lot of bicycle commuters, or is it mostly recreational?
I love the idea of the Fleetwood Greenbelt Jordan. I'm curious to see where it leads.
Geoff
Wow that trail looks amazing and the area around it perfect suburbia
Will
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Battlecat: Thanks BC! Glad you like the transition, it is indeed part of the FLuPs mod ;D And yes, the evacuation zone the Americans had in place was very effective.
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks Tomas! Glad you enjoyed the past year ;D
kassarc16: I sent you a PM ;D For everyone else, this (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11550.msg343116#msg343116) thread is a great place to look ;D
Ioan (io_bg): Thanks Ioan! You'll see where the bike lane leads in a week or so, but for now, you can see what I got ready for the anniversary!
Robin (Rooker1): Thanks Robin!
Ryan (Haljackey): Thanks Ryan!
nbvc: Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Raphael (RickD): Thanks Raphael! Glad you enjoyed the various elements ;D
Scott (scott1969): Thanks Scott! I'm not using a street mod in that picture, could you be referring to the Ave-2 along the central road in the pic?
Kevin (Kevin1a): Thanks Kevin! Bicycles are encouraged for shorter distances, like 1-5 kilometres, so there are lots of greenbelts and greenways through Cascadia.
Geoff (calibanX): Thanks Geoff! You'll know next week or so ;D
Will (penguin007): Thanks Will! Glad you thought so ;D
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Well, today is Cascadia's first anniversary! Hard to believe I've been updating for this long already ;D So for something different, I made a video recapping the last year, from Lakesyde to Surrey, from grown towns to plopped cities, from rural to urban. This was my first youtube video, and I can't figure out the BBCode for it :'( So I'm just gonna post the link, and you guys can watch it ;D You guys are why I keep updating, and if it wasn't for you, Cascadia would have evolved differently from what you guys all know. So thank you, and I look forward to another year's anniversary! Here's the video! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKDhnSsnBac) :thumbsup:
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Congratulations on the 1st anniversary, Jordan. :thumbsup: &apls
Coming to that point means you definitely have left rookie state in MDing! ;) Which is confirmed by what you are showing - I like what you did with the Ave 2! :) Good work with the trails. Nice idea with the bridge even though it's abit short for that setup. Love the lake - are this diggis' replacement lots for PEG pond kit?
Take care my friend!
Bernhard :thumbsup:
Very nice Ave-2s and bike paths! Glenni's eyecandy bridge looks nice as does the on-slope street FLUP. Congrats on your 1-year anniversary :thumbsup:
Congrats on your anniversary. I hope that many years will come in the future :thumbsup:
Happy birthday Jordan !
Go for another year of splendid updates :thumbsup:
Congrats on the anniversary! Looking forward to year number two! :P
Lovely video. &apls Let me guess, ready for the second anniversary? ;D :thumbsup:
Nice video Jordan! I commented on your video. I'm daryl380 on YouTube. Also, good luck on second year!
- Daryl
Congrats on the first anniversary. I am looking forward to all the great stuff you show us in the second year. :thumbsup:
The video looks great. I don't remember all the cities, but there are a lot of familiar scenes in there. I especially like the cities where you used canals and the NWM to create a really unique looking urban environment.
Hi Jordan, and happy birthday to Cascadia!!! :thumbsup:
Awesome video my friend, very well done!!! Fantastic!!! &apls &apls
Nice video, CanyonJumper! It was really well done. And happy anniversary/birthday to Cascadia!
I hope Cascadia's second year is just as good, if not better (which I'm sure it will be), than the first. Can't wait for the next update!
:thumbsup:
PS. I'm still waiting for the prize of getting to name one of your towns for cracking your code... :P
Congratulations on one year of Cascadia! &apls &apls
Your region has come a long way in the past year, looking forward to seeing what you have planned for the next year!
I hadn't read this MD for the longest time, and I regret not doing so. Really, really spectacular work.
The update back a couple of pages had a few comments about your great work with a certain stream kit. Which one is it?
Congrats on one year of this great MD!!!!!
Congratulations on one year Jordan !
I for one, have enjoyed it (though quite silently at times I believe) and have seen you make great progress as a player ! :)
Congrats again,
Ethan xx
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Bernhard (Nardo69): Thank you very much Bernhard! The Diggis streams don't replace PEG's unless you download this (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2016).
Noah (noahclem): Thanks Noah! Glad you enjoyed!
Peter (Peter007): So do I Peter, so do I ;D
Yann (Yan007): Thanks Yann! Second anniversary, here we come ;D
Andrew (cubby420): Thanks! So am I ;D
Terring7: Totally ;D
Daryl (daryl7478): Thanks Daryl! Glad you like the video?
Raphael (RickD): Thanks Rick! I've got goods stuff planned for 2011!
Kevin (Kevin1a): Thanks Kevin! Hope I jogged your memory! ;D
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks my friend! Glad you enjoyed my first video ;D
Nego: Thanks Nego! I'm sure it will be ;D And Crestwood eh? Scroll down to see what I did ;D
Battlecat: Thanks BC! 2011 will be a fun year!
jgehrts: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! The stream kit I use is Diggis Streams. Just search 'Diggis' on the LEX and set will show up ;D
Matt (MattyFo): Thanks Matt!
Ethan (ecoba): Thanks Ethan! Glad you've enjoyed the last year ;D
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'Tis the season! Yup, it's the winter solstice, when the Earth is furthest from the great star Sol, and also marking the beginning of the season of Winter. It's also 2 years until the end of the Mayan's Long Count Calendar, a 5125 year cycle that will restart (not end, contrary to popular belief) on Dec. 21, 2012. Last night also featured a total lunar eclipse visible in the Americas.
So, I'm updating on the Winter Solstice. Why? Because I have pictures that represent the season the solstice starts. Snow. Ice. Cold. Nego has named today's tile '
Crestwood', as a winner of my code contest in October. And here we go! All pics can be clicked for a larger size ;D
36-01: The Smythe ResidenceHighway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) goes past the isolated, idyllic residence of John Smythe, a retired schoolteacher from Chilliwack. The Thompson River flows in the backyard. The air is crisp and cold after the night's snowstorm, which left the area blanketed in 10 centimetres of snow.
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36-02: Lone BoaterJohn often takes boat rides on the Thompson River to take photographs of the beautiful scenery, and today is no exception. Many of these pictures end up framed on John's massive 'Photo Wall'.
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36-03: Night DriveIt's an 80 kilometre journey to the nearest town for groceries, which often result in long night drives. Trip gets longer in the winter when John takes his time to avoid skidding on the black ice and potholes.
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36-04: Crestwood PondThe Crestwood Pond freezes over easily in early November, and becomes a popular skating rink for locals (all 6 of them :P). John often brings his grandkids here to skate until they drop. John also cuts down his own Christmas trees here, which is why some of the trees have disappeared. On Christmas morning, John and his family all gather at his house and celebrate Christmas together. John loves seeing the surprised looks, the screams of delight, and the flushed faces after an epic snowball fight.
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This update is dedicated to my grandfather John, who passed away last Monday (Dec. 13). You could also say that it is dedicated to my other grandfather Vincent, who passed on March 10th. I will miss both terribly, because without them, Christmas will never be the same. Both of them had their unique qualities, but both of them loved their families, and remained close with their kids even after they left home. Both were fun to be around, and both were loved very much.
2010 was a year of change for me. I started Grade 11, began dating my second girlfriend (she's the best ever ;D), and I've become part of an amazing community (the SC4 community of course ;D). I've also had friends move away, computer glitches, and people I was close to pass. I hope 2011 is a better year for me.
Shout-outs to
Chris (CSGdesign), for being the cruel dictator that you are (:P);
Robin (rooker1),
Casper (CasperVG), and the rest of the OSITM team for selecting Cascadia for July's OSITM; everyone who voted for me in the Picture Competition and Thematic Competition; and of course, everyone who's commented in Cascadia at least once: Cascadia would never have become what it is without your input.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Happy Holidays from the Pacific Republic of Cascadia!
Snow update. :) Your getting me into the Christmas spirit. ;D
,marsh
a new side to cascadia, i quite like it :) Nice looking update
Also, sorry you had such a rough year, its really tough to lose family. Glad to see your doing well though :)
Nice update. I like the image with the small boat. &apls
Nice update and Merry Christmas to you! I especially like that bridge shot and am curious how you went about making it.... Rural bridges are generally narrower than normal so it fits in nicely. Sorry to hear about your loss. I hope 2011 brings you all the best and I'm glad for the good things that 2010 brought you!
Fantastic winter update! The bridge indeed is a good idea. Happy holidays to you as well!
And sorry to hear of your losses ()sad()
Nice Winter pictures! :)
In the last time I tried them, too, but I do have too much summer trees ... :D
I am really sorry to hear about your grandfather. He passed away one day before the birth of my second son.
You are lucky though as you had the chance to be so much time together with them. I was not, may father's father died when I was 5 years old and my mum's dad was killed as a soldier in Russia in WWII when she was five years old. Keep your grandfathers in your memory and tell your grandchildren about them, I guess they would appreciate this.
Take care, happy Christmas and a happy New Year!
Bernhard :thumbsup:
Very nice winter pictures this time, Jordan !
I think I have to like the second picture the most ! The beauty of the trees covered in snow is just shocking, almost. I've never played around with winter trees, so I may have to try after seeing your inspiration ! ::)
Sorry to hear also about your grandfather, I never knew my real grandfathers so I hope you continue the fond memories of them for always !
Take care,
Ethan xx
Nice winter pictures Jordan! Let a great MD go through the year 2011!
Apologies and sincere sorrow for your loss. Its always tough to lose a family member. Hope everyone is doing OK.
As for the update, what a gorgeous one! You capture the essence of a snow filled Christmas perfectly :)
Fantastic homage to your grandfathers, my friend!!!
Awesome update, really great!!! &apls &apls
Great update. Love those rivers
Great snow pics Jordan, those are amazing. I really like what you did with that night pic, I like the blue.
Anyway, Congratulations on a year of Cascadia. You've done well with it.
Wishing you a great 2nd year of Cascadia and a better 2011 for you.
-greg (TC/greckman)
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
On a lighter note, a continue to be amazed by the quality of wintertime pictures here!
Fantastic winter shots and great homage for your grandfathers Jordan ! &apls
I really hope 2011 will be better for you Jordan :)
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Marshall (marsh): I hope I was at the moment :P It would be kinds awkward if you were still in the spirit ;D
Travis (travismking): Thanks Travis! Glad you liked the change of pace!
nbvc: Thanks! That was a favourite to many people it seems ;D
Noah (noahclem): Thanks Noah! The bridge came about as I was dragging the road, and I ran into the river :P So I used one of Glenni's overhanging bridges to bridge the gap and then photoshopped the road texture on (it was originally a street bridge).
Ioan (io_bg): Thanks Ioan! Glad you liked it ;D
Bernhard (Nardo69): Thanks Bernhard! Congrats on the newborn ;D Yeah, I was lucky to have known them as long as I did, I now plenty of people who've never met their grandfathers. I'll always remember them and I know they both would've liked the update.
Ethan (ecoba): Thanks Ethan! I got the inspiration for the winter pics looking at some of the Pic Comp HoF competitors and one of them really piqued my interest in snow landscapes. If you wanted to try your hand, here are the trees: TSC Winter Pines (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2305).
Daryl (daryl7478): Thanks Daryl!
Nedal (nedalezz): Thanks Nedal! Thanks for the compliment ;D
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks Tomas, my friend, glad you enjoyed the cold side of Cascadia ;D
Peter (Peter007): Thanks!
Greg (greckman): Thanks Greg! See you this time next year (hopefully :P)
Albus (Albus of Garaway): Thank you very much Albus ;D
Yann (Yan007): Thanks Yann! It's nice to hear a compliment from such an accomplished landscaper ;D
Now I know you were all hoping for a full update, and much sooner, but I admit I wasn't feeling the drive to play for awhile. Till yesterday, I said to myself, "Really? You'd rather keep dying in Black Ops instead of making creative scenes that won't get newb-tubed?" So I raided the STEX and the LEX and the PLEX looking for new plugins that wouldn't screw my HDD over, and away I went. Wanna see the results of the hour I spent plopping and dragging? Alrighty then, here ya go. Just one image today, as I only had an hour and I got distracted with some of the new CC I installed :P Remember, as always, click the image for a larger res.
T17-01: Surrey CBDYeah, I know right!? A three laned roundabout!! Gotta thank
psander5 for this (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=25664) little jem. And yes, don't say "OMFG where are the cars! Where's the Fries? (next time we'll wash your mouth out with soap) Jordan, what happened to Surrey!!!", it's just the consequence of plopping this stuff down. I haven't hidden away traffic generators yet.
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So yeah..... that's all I've got.... Don't give me that look, it's not my fault I got a PS3 for Christmas! OK, fine, maybe it is my fault that I neglected SC4 for 2 weeks, but a guy's entitled to a few weeks off. Ok, now I'm just wasting your time. So I'll see you guys next time! Oh wait, I have a little bit of history first ;D
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November 1st, 2011: An agreement is made between Canada, US, and Mexico to coordinate the battle against gangs, drug smuggling and other assorted criminal acts plaguing the North American continent.
January 1st, 2013: The Turks and Caicos Islands joins Canada as the 11
th province.
March 22nd 2013: Puerto Rico is admitted into the US as the 51st state.
June 4th, 2014: India annexes Bangladesh, after buying up the last of it's resources. It's alleged that India was secretly using obscure companies to slowly cut off Bangladeshi trade.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Great shot, Jordan!
But where are the cars? >:D
Quote from: RickD on January 14, 2011, 02:08:27 AM
Great shot, Jordan!
But where are the cars? >:D
He invented invisible cars. $%Grinno$% :P Great shot of Surrey. :)
Quite a lovely teaser, Jordan. May I ask what building it is in the sunken plaza? :)
Ethan
Nice update, CanyonJumper, even if it was only one pic. :P It looks great, even though there aren't many vehicles. The history is nice, too. Though if on March 22nd 2013: Puerto Rico is actually admitted into the US as the 51st state, I will give you $1,000 USD. Haha! :D Not really. $%Grinno$% But still, that would be pretty funny, and cool, if that did happen! Anyway, can't wait for your next update! :)
Beautiful! Makes me want to play right now... :)
Jason
Great use of jasoncw's buildings and psander's new roundabout filler! Don't have too much fun with that PS3 $%Grinno$%
Nice teaser, Let's see if your PS3 gives you some free time to continue building your cities
That was a great find. Nice shot there!
I love your cities
and I like the history you add to your updates :D
waiting for more!
-Matthijs-
The teaser is looking really nice!
Nice work!
Looking forward to more... :thumbsup:
Wow my friend, fantastic picture and nice teaser!!! :thumbsup:
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Raphael (RickD): They're invisible :P Nah, it's an effect of plopping buildings instead of growing them. I usually place traffic generators to counteract that, but I forgot :P
Scott (scott1964): Thanks Scott!
Ethan (ecoba): As I told you in my PM, that is the Gardener Building on the STEX. I'd link you but ST is down (what a surprise ::))
Nego: Thanks Nego! Hope you enjoy this update then ;D
Jason (Albus of Garaway): Hope this has the same effect ;D
Noah (noahclem): Of course not, why would I ever have fun with a PS3? :P Thanks ;D
Skimbo: So far it has ;D Thanks for the comment!
Battlecat: Thanks!
Matthijs (MrMAvE94): Thank you!
bat: Thanks! Hope you enjoy this ;D
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks my friend!
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Well, it's been over a month since the last update, so I spent some time today crafting today's small, but hopefully enjoyable update. My exams are all over, and I'm starting with a clean slate on Monday, with slacker classes ;D For today's update I constructed the areas specifically for the pic, seeing as Surrey is still a WIP. Heavy FLuP usage in these pics, as you'll see :) As always, click each pic for higher-res.
37-01:
Welcome to Downtown Surrey! Through the picture we can see the Surrey stretch of the Trans-Cascadian Highway, reduced to an avenue in the congested atmosphere of downtown. The SLR (Surrey Light Rail) line in this picture is heavily used, espeically in the winter months, because most of it is underground.
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Suburbia. This is the Whalley neighbourhood, a mix of wealthy and well-off families living in medium to large homes.
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37-03:
A night shot of downtown Surrey. As you can see, the Trans-Cascadian Hwy is still heavily used, even at 10PM. The same can't be said of the main avenues of downtown however. The streets are basically deserted every Sunday night, as fog tends to form around this time every week, and no one wants to end up in a fiery wreck.
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37-04:
Welcome to Rainier National Park, part of the Cascades Range National Parks. It houses the dormant volcano of Rainier, at 4392 metres high. This picture was taken on January 31, 2024, three years before the famous 2027 eruption that claimed over 500 000 lives. A heavy snowfall had just taken place, and logging was at it's worst, the Hart administration allowing logging on certain national parks, Rainier included. By 2023, Mt. Rainier NP had been stripped of 80% of it's trees.
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At 4:47:34 PM, on January 3rd, 2027, Mount Rainier erupted with the same force as Mount Tambora in 1815 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Tambora#1815_eruption). The ash cloud reached 52 kilometres high, and was spread across the cloud, with areas directly around the volcano receiving over 5 centimetres of ash. Vancouver Int'l, Abbotsford Int'l, Portland Int'l, Seattle Int'l, and many other major and minor airports were immediately closed, as ash clogs aircraft engines. As it was, 3 aircraft went down directly after the eruption. Pyroclastic flows raced over 5 kilometres into the surrounding forests, killing any living things caught in it's path. Route 123 was rendered inaccessible due to lahars and hundreds of small rockslides. Officially, 103 people died in the eruption and ensuing disasters. The catastrophe was classified on the Volcanic Explosivity Index as a 7, and the strongest eruption since the Indonesian volcano Tambora erupted in 1815.
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Mount Mazama was a stratovolcano in the Cascades range in present day Oregon. Circa 5600 BCE, the mountain was utterly destroyed in a VEI 7 eruption that tore away about 53 square kilometres of the mountain. All that was left was the collapsed magma chamber, known as a caldera. Over the last seven thousand years, the caldera has filled with water to become today's Crater Lake. [click image for a larger image. Beware though, PNG]
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I've redone Cascadia's independence yet again, hopefully for the last time ;D Here you go!
1958
May 1: Cascadian War of Independence. At 6 PM (VLAT), Soviet fighter jets take off from Vladivostok and fly rapidly to Seattle, arriving simultaneously with the Navy. Saboteurs take out most of the military installations and anti-aircraft guns on the West Coast, making the Soviet invasion basically unimpeded. Only 2 fighters are downed. The fighters immediately move south and take Salem and Portland. The Army disembarks and forms a 2.5 km cordon around downtown Seattle. The USAF base in Tacoma is obliterated. US Army bases in the Seattle and Portland areas are placed under Soviet control.
May 2: News of the invasion reaches the White House, which immediately declares war on Russia and the Cascadian separatists. The USAF launches an full-fledged attack on the Soviets, dropping bombs on the Navy fleet still offshore Seattle.
May 5: Soviets finish setting up anti-aircraft guns on the tops of buildings in downtown Seattle and Portland. USAF jets are shot down in large amounts due to an incompetent commander. A mole in the US Army sells crucial intel on a bombing run to the Soviet-Cascade forces. The path and number of planes are given away, giving the Cascade-Russo time to set up a virtually invisible net across their path.
May 9: Battle of Tillamook. Russo-Cascade forces locate US troops operating in Tillamook, Oregon, and enact a pincer movement, which the US squadron doesn't realize is there unless it's too late. The whole unit is slaughtered.
May 11: Civilians on the West Coast demand the US go into peace talks with the invading army. President Nixon refuses.
May 15: Richard Holmes and Nikita Khrushchev ask for Canadian Military support from the province of British Columbia. PM Diefenbaker politely declines, not wishing to anger the US.
May 23: Siege of Portland. After weeks of scouting, the area surrounding Portland is deemed clear and the Russo-Cascade forces occupy the city. The US Army begins it's siege of the city.
June 1: The United Nations forces the warring countries to peace talks in Vancouver.
June 13: Nixon walks out amid peace talks with Nikita Krushev, Robert Holmes, and Diefenbaker, forcing the UN to place economic sanctions against the US, until Nixon agrees to return to the table.
June 14: In an operation led by a US Black Ops team, several anti-aircraft installations are blown up. The UN members vote to temporarily suspend the US' membership.
June 18: 7:49 PM - A magnitude 9.6 earthquake occurs off the coast of Kodiak Island, AK. The ensuing tsunami devastates Kodiak, AK and Anchorage is severely damaged. Across the Pacific, cities along the coast are swamped. Prince Rupert is struck by a 5.7 metre wave three hours after the quake. The Queen Charlotte Islands are inundated, and several villages along the west coast of Vancouver Island are washed away, including Tofino and Ucluelet. A 6 metre wave inundated the Alberni Fjord, striking Port Alberni three times. Three quarters of the town is destroyed. In Hilo, officials evacuated the residents in preparation of the oncoming tsunami, so casualties are low. The Pacific Coast felt effects all the way to San Francisco, where boats in the harbour were carried by the wave three feet in the air. Aftershocks were felt for another two years, the strongest being magnitude 7.1. This earthquake is the strongest earthquake on record.
June 19: Relief floods into the affected areas, helping the stunned victims locate shelter, food, and clean water. An aftershock of 6.7 strikes Anchorage, killing a further 28 people who were in a building when it collapsed. Residents on Kodiak Island are ferried to Anchorage, where they receive medical care, and phone access.
June 20: Tourists around Lassen Volcanic National Park spot a steam plume halfway up the mountain. Large cracks appear in the flank of the volcano, and earthquakes occur approximately every hour. Part of the South flank collapses. The resulting landslide cuts off Route 89. Volcanic Alert raised to Red.
June 21: An aftershock of 7.1 strikes Kodiak Island. No casualties are reported.
June 22: In response to the recent earthquake and tsunami, Nixon agrees to return to the table.
June 23: Lassen Peak explodes violently in the climax of its recent activity. The entire East flank collapses, sending an avalanche of superheated rock and gas 4 kilometres away. The snow on the peak melts, creating a liquid lahar that rushes down Lost Creek. The explosion sent an ash column 11.3 km into the sky, and was visible from Eureka 240 km away. 43 casualties, 34 of which are tourists driving on Route 89, the other nine were scientists studying the effects of the water in Helen Lake.
June 24: Treaty of Vancouver. Upon hearing of the Lassen Peak disaster, Nixon immediately signs the Treaty of Vancouver, which ends the Cascadian Revolution. The Treaty recognizes the Pacific Republic of Cascadia, and gives the Soviets fishing and oil rights in Cascadian waters and trading rights with the nation. The Republic will come into being on February 1, 1959. Nixon tells a reported 'off-the-record' that he didn't want to deal with the aftermath of the catastrophes.
June 25: The UK, France, Spain, Russia, and several other countries send relief aid to the Pacific Coast, both for the tsunami and the devastating volcanic eruption.
June 27: A third aftershock of 6.7 strikes Anchorage. A fire starts near city hall after a power line collapses. The fire is doused, but not before city hall and and several other buildings are burned to the ground. A large crack appears in the middle of Minnesota Drive.
July 3: As a nation in turmoil, Cascadia elects a temporary government with Holmes at the head. Holmes immediately airs a live broadcast that states his heartfelt gratitude to the relief money his nation has received, for only being in existence a few days.
To Be Continued...
Well, that's it for this installment of Cascadia! Hope you enjoyed reading!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Nice update. :thumbsup:
Very nice update!!!
'atta boy Nixon! When in doubt, make it someone elses problem!
It seems like Cascadia is literally falling apart at the seams. With tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, huge cracks down the middle of streets, many of the people there must have thought it was the end of the world. Your history was still entertaining, though! :P About some of the CC you used, in the first and third pictures, I noticed that the SLR and an avenue go under the trans-Canadian highway using some sort of FLUP. Did you download that or is it in the NAM Version 30? Thanks and can't wait for your next update! :thumbsup:
Those pictures of the mountain and especially the caldera are marvelous! I love it!
Jason
Nice update again!
I really like the Rainier NP :D
-Matthijs-
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nbvc: Thanks!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks my friend!
i_love_lamp: lol, glad you liked that ;D
Nego: All the events I've written happen over a 60 year period, so the events are only mildly frequent ;D As for the underpass, it's available on the STEX, and I'd link you, but it's down again (
Oh no! The llamas have gotten into the broccoli again! Hang on while we sort this out!)
Jason (Albus of Garaway): Thanks! I enjoyed making them!
Matthijs (MrMAvE94): Thanks!
The Pacific Republic of Cascadia
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The Pacific Republic Of Cascadia (Cascadia) was established on February 1st, 1959 by Robert Holmes, a Cascadian Union activist in the years leading up to the Cascadian Revolution. It's government is considered a 'federal democratic constitutional parliament'. It is made up of mainly left-wing liberalists, and advocates for the protection of the environment and the free rights if it's citizens. With the capital in Vancouver, Cascadia is split into 5 provinces, 2 overseas territories, and a federal district. Each province is divided into regional districts, which has control in areas not governed by municipal councils.
Each municipality is given a designation of city (pop. > 10 000), town (pop. > 5 000), district municipality (>800 ha and 5 people/ha), or village (pop. < 2 500). Special designations are also given on a case by case basis (Resort Municipality of Whistler, Indian Municipality of Sechelt, Island Municipality of Bowen).
The Fraser District is not a part of any province, and contains the Regional District of Metro Vancouver, which in turn consists of 27 municipalities, ranging from the Village of Anmore (pop. 2067) to the City of Surrey (pop. 567,986).
In the years directly after World War II, Soviet-American animosities came to a head, especially after the Alaskan missile crisis in 1952. At the same time, Cascadian separatism came to a peak. Throughout the 40s and 50s, Cascadian nationalism grew, and when a referendum was laughed out of Washington, the Cascadian Union took matters into their own hands. Despite being designated a terrorist organization by the government, the leader of the union, Robert Holmes, was approached by the Soviet Union, who wanted to tear their rival nation, the US, apart. The Soviets had light terms, and Holmes agreed to an alliance in case of war. On May 1, the Soviets and the Cascadian Union coordinated a series of attacks, which started the Cascadian Revolution, and lasted until June 24. The Treaty of Vancouver only came into existence because of the reluctance of US President Nixon to deal with the twin catastrophes of the Alaskan earthquake and Lassen Peak eruption. On Feb 1, 1959, the Pacific Republic of Cascadia was created, and recognized by all sovereign states. In September of that same year, Cascadia joined the United Nations.
Cascadia's participation in the Vietnam War was indirect, as many US citizens evaded the draft by moving to Cascadia and Canada. During the First Mexican Civil War, Cascadia sent troops to Mexico City, to contain the rioting. After the break up of major ally, the Soviet Union in 1991-4, Cascadia turned to it's former enemy and re-established ties with the US. The following decade of technological enhancement brought about the Digital Age in 2000, in which most households had at least one computer. After the secession of Yucatán, Chiapas, and Rio Grande in the Second Mexican Civil War, Cascadian emissaries were sent to each new country to help set up fair, democratic elections and enforce the temporary government. In 2008, with the declaration of independence of Kosovo, Cascadia was one of the few recognized to recognize the struggling nation.
During the Second American Civil War, Cascadia remained a neutral country, mainly watching as it's neighbour tore itself apart. After 16 years of violence, what was left of the Union severed ties with the rebellious West, including a bewildered Cascadia. As the fledgling countries of California and Great Plains struggled to remain independent during the later years of the War, Cascadia sent ambassadors to the respective capitals, where they helped setup temporary governments that would, after a period of time, be able to function without Cascade aid. When the war concluded, Cascadia was among the US, California, Great Plains, Canada and several more important countries during the peace talks.
For the past 76 years, Cascadia has had a thriving economy, often coming out of recessions with little more than a dent. Remaining dependent on it's own resources, mainly timber, water, and oil (which was found in 1967 in the province of Stikine). Cascadia is home to many major corporations, such as Apple, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon and Nike. under PM Selders, Cascadia became the world's fastest growing economy, with an unemployment percentage of only 2%. In a survey done by Reuters in 2009, in front of the upcoming bicentennial, 89% of Cascadian citizens surveyed said they felt more Cascadian than American, or Canadian. Last year, the same survey was conducted, and this time 99% said they identified with Cascadians.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Very detailed and profound background story. I like that. :)
Very Nice! I was wondering where I can get these walls (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=34.msg364263#msg364263). The ones next to the elevated avenue. Thanks!
Jayster
Nice map and history there can't wait for more!!
Will
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CSGforumsGreg (Towncrafter): Thanks Greg! It was fun writing ;D
Erik (erjolog): Thanks Erik! Hope you enjoy these pics!
Cheeseguy 93: I'm glad you think so!
SC4DevotionRaphael (RickD): Thanks Rick, Glad you enjoyed it!
Jay (Jayster): Poof! (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1646) Ask and ye shall receive. Maybe. Just be sure to grab all the dependencies or else it'll look funky.
Will (penguin007): Thanks! Glad you liked it!
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Ah, February 9th, a fresh start in school with the grades all at 100% and new courses to keep me busy. As I've mentioned several times in CSGchat and in this UB/MD, I've got an easy semester that I can just coast along (compared to last semester, ugh....). Drama, Earth Science, French, and Social Studies are what I've got this time around, and i find all of them easy (OK, mebbe not French, I'll need to try in that class...) Anyways, I know that none of you care but where else am I gonna write this? :P
Anyways, with the rambling aside, today's update brings us to the Vancouver suburb known as Burnaby (not a recreation by any means). I had time yesterday, so I whipped up the CBD, and after an hour or so, I decided to do a mosaic. I know you missed them a lot, I haven't shown one since what, November? So anyways, here's today's update! As always, click each image for a larger version.
38-01In centre left we have the Burnaby Police Dept (BPD) headquarters, which has Cascadia's second best Crime Lab, only behind the Cascadian Secret Intelligence Agency (CSIA). Centre-right is the Burton Condominiums, one of the best spots to live in Burnaby.
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38-02On the right is Trendon Avenue, which skirts Simpson Canal, a diverted river that serves as a fast transportation route for logs and kayakers. The Grand Burnaby Cathedral looms behind the Emerald Towers, home of the most expensive homes in Burnaby, arguably the whole of Fraser DIstrict.
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38-03Ah, a mosaic! How refreshing! All the way from Simpson Canal to Latimer Lake Regional Park, which contains trails, small rides, and a botanical garden.
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February 10, 2011: The results of the South Sudan referendum are a success. The new nation will be created on July 9.
May 1, 2011: The East African federalization referendum falls through after Kenya votes 'No'. Another referendum is scheduled for May 2015.
July 2011: Serbia invades Kosovo. Kosovans fight back honourably, and succeed in repelling the Serbians back over the. UN intervenes in favour of Kosovo, and in the Treaty of Pristina, Serbia is forced to recognize the Republic of Kosovo, and withdraw all forces in a 2 kilometre radius from the border. The Treaty is immediately followed by a flurry of nations announcing their recognition of Kosovo. By August 3, all 195 sovereign states and all ten unrecognized countries recognize Kosovo.
July 9, 2011: The Republic of South Sudan officially comes into existence.
December 13-24, 2011: Chechnyan rebels declares independence. Russia immediately sends forces to stamp out the rebellion, and is beaten back by determined Chechnyans. After 3 weeks of guerilla warfare, the Chechyan rebels are crushed under the sheer numbers of the Russian forces.
December 31, 2011: The New Year's celebrations in Times Square end in a grisly manner when a suicide bomber detonates 14 kg of C4 in the middle of the crowd. over 700 people are killed, and hundreds more are injured. US President Barack Obama makes a nationwide announcement stepping up anti-terror tactics, and the construction of a new prison in American Samoa for terrorists.
May 5, 2012: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic settles the dispute with Morocco. SADR cedes the land under it's control as long as Western Sahara remains autonomous, with a referendum on independence in 2015.
September 3, 2012 - July 4, 2013: Afghani Civil War. Only one month after the US withdraws from Afghanistan, the country is dissolved into over a dozen factions, and fighting begins anew. The UN refrains from deploying troops to this war.
November 7, 2012: In the 2012 US Presidential election, Haley Barbour wins, pledging to decrease the unemployment rate and to abolish the draft.
December 22, 2012: The world continues existing.
September 1, 2013: US President Barbour proposes a bill to abolish the draft. It is declined after a 5:1 vote.
(I don't know American politics, feel free to PM me with a possible result)May-July 2015: The second referendum on East African federalization succeeds. All five member nations federalize into the Federation of East Africa (FEA). The new nation quickly becomes plagued with riots protesting the federalization, and the new government can't cope with the rioting so soon after the referendum, and East Africa collapses into chaos. Tribal factions quickly establish control in the east, while Congolese forces take advantage of the confusions and invade the western states. The UN is forced to intervene on behalf of the FEA, and begins the reestablishment process of the Federation.
July 3, 2016: UN forces finish their withdrawal from East Africa, leaving behind a nation held together by their fear of returning to chaos. Canadian & Cascadian soldiers remain behind to help keep the peace on bases that will remain until 2020.
March 30, 2017 - July 17, 2025: Third Congo War begins. The government collapses when a terrorist attack levels the city of Kinshasa amongst heavy use of artillery and demolition. The nation is split into three factions: the democrats, the federalists, and the extremists. Guerrilla fighting continues is prominent until 2023, when the UN finally sends forces to try to stabilize the area. By the Treaty of Sangui, the situation has stabilized, resulting in the creation of two new nations, the Congolese Republic of Africa (CRA), and the Democratic Federation of East Congo (DFEC).
July 1, 2017: Hong Kong gains independence from China.
September 30, 2018 - December 29, 2034: South American Drug War. Drug cartels in South America start crumbling due to increased government raids. Many cartels take to terrorist acts in an attempt to dissuade any further raids. Government raids increase in number and frequency through out the 2020s and by 2033, most cartels have been eradicated, or have become more invisible than before. The Drug War ends with the death of Yuan Igualo, the leader of the Calaveras Rojas in December of 2034.
September 12, 2019: The Olympic Plaza is competed in Dubai, which contains underground tracks for each event in the Summer Olympics, and an aboveground portion containing each event that couldn't go underground (Baseball, football, etc.)
December 25, 2019: A 9.9 earthquake rips through the San Andreas fault, causing major damage in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The quake is felt as far as New York, where windows rattled and church bells ring. The ensuing tsunami reaches a height of 35 metres (115 feet) and sweeping 5.4 kilometres inland. The epicentre is located as just offshore Santa Monica. Many term this quake 'The Big One'. It is the strongest earthquake ever recorded.
November 7, 2020: The results of the 2020 presidential election are announced, as Barack Obama is elected to a second term, the first president to be elected to a second, non-consecutive term since Cleveland.
Hope you guys enjoyed this little update, I'll try to have more soon!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Great pictures. :thumbsup:
QuoteDecember 22, 2012: The world continues existing.
:D
Burnaby is great! :)
Good to see that the world still exists after 2012...
Wow, a big earthquake in 2019! And that on christmas day $%Grinno$%
-Matthijs
Awesome update the mix between the futuristic and the old looks really good a little simaliar to Berlin
Will
Great update! All of the buildings in Burnaby look fantastic! I liked reading the history, too. My favorite part was when the world continued existing. :D The only thing that wouldn't happen would be the suicide bombing in Times Square as vehicles aren't allowed in Times Square on New Years. In fact, they can't even get anywhere near Times Square as everything is blocked off. Other then that, I liked it! &apls Great Job and can't wait for the next update! :thumbsup:
Nice work with your last updates. &apls
Awesome pictures! I like your mix of buildings :thumbsup:
Nice stuf! Why did you have to destroy San Diego in the quake??? WHY?? haha... it was bound to happen sometime
Your history about Times Square....Have you ever read the book Politika by Tom Clancy?
That same type of attack happens in the book...
Lovely pictures :thumbsup:
Interesting historical time-line :)
Three very nice night shots there!
Looking forward to more...
Fantastic night scenes :thumbsup: Great work! &apls
Yeah my friend..., great update again!!! Fantastic work!!! :thumbsup:
Weird, how did I fail to mention that those night shots are fantastic? Great job as always!
Well, the only historical issue I'd take with your time-line is that the United States has not had a military draft since 1973, when the program was axed in favor of an all volunteer military. Unlike even many European nations, there is no requirement for military service in the United States. Men ages 18-25 still need to register with the Selective Service Program in the unlikely contingency of an emergency draft, though the chances of that happening are effectively zero.
Oh, and one more thing. A federal level vote in the United States would look more like this example from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 passed by the 111th Congress (emergency stimulus package after the 2008 financial meltdown for those who don't know):
Passed in the House of Representatives 246 : 183
Passed in the Senate: 60 : 38
Signed into Law by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009
Wow, how's that for nitpicking eh? :D Those night pics are beautiful! Keep up the good work.
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CSGforumsNick (CoastRunner): Thanks Nick! I'd link you the buildings, but ST is down again. Just search 'goofyguytpa' on the STEX.
Greg (Towncrafter): The West Coast is due for a major earthquake within the next 50 years, so I figured that I should factor it in :)
Kristian (AcoG000): Thanks! Hope you like these just as much ;D
SC4DevotionRaphael (RickD): Glad you found that amusing ;D
Matthijs (MrMAvE94): Glad you enjoyed that ;D Whether we actually do keep existing remains to be seen :P (
Personally I think 2012 won't happen)
Will: Well, the church
is from Berlin :P
Nego: I never said it was a car. The bomb was strapped to the bomber ;D
nbvc: Thanks!
Framly: Glad you liked it!
GreekMan: No, I haven't read that, I may have to give it a go ;D And the San Diego, San Francisco area is a ticking time bomb.... (
metaphorically, of course)
Terring7: Thanks!
bat: Thanks! I've been taking more them lately ;D
Ioan (io_bg): Thanks! Seem like everyone likes the night shots :)
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks Tomas! Glad you liked it ;D
Battlecat: Another night shot lover! ;D Thanks BC.
Andrew (cubby420): In this timeline, the draft wasn't abolished until recently, as succeeding Presidents after Nixon had fears of another secession, and so kept the army on alert at all times. Only when President Kurt McDale felt that secession wasn't an issue anymore was it abolished. And thanks for the vote info, I'll edit that into the last update.
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Well, it's been awhile, and I thought I should show what I've been doing lately, which is working on Burnaby's CBD. Now, I've got another mosaic ready, but I've blacked out parts that aren't done yet. For those of you who requested links to content I've shown, you'll get them as soon as ST is back and I've figured out the layout :P Alrighty, time for the pics! As per my usual, all pics are available in a larger 1440 width. Yes, even the mosaic, which is bigger than last time ;D
38-01Starting at Burnaby's Industrial Park, this mosaic goes right through the CBD and all the way to the European district (Quartier européen). The Browne Expressway (top) runs through the entire Fraser District, and runs along the Fraser river at which point it becomes a rural 2+1 road, which continues all the way to Atlin, in the province of Stikine. Most of the traffic in Burnaby has dissipated as the city has improved their underground subway stations and has implemented stricter fines on gasoline-powered vehicles. This is most visible in the Quartier européen, where residents don't often need their vehicles, as amenities are either in their building or underground.
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38-02At night, Holmes Park honours Robert Holmes, the first Prime Minister of Cascadia. The green plaza is a popular meeting place, as well as for public events and markets.
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38-03A part of the Burnaby Industrial Park. Yes, this is indeed the first industrial area I've shown to you guys in this UB/MD.
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I've been looking at AntigOne (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=217.0) recently, and I've been looking forward to the recent developments in MMPs by Badsim, Orange_o, and the rest of the team. In light of this, I'm going to be working on a rural area again, but I'll need your input, because I want to take it in a different direction than I usually do. I hope you guys enjoyed this update, and please, don't be shy, comment!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Wow..., really very nice city, Jordan!!! :thumbsup:
Fantastic your mosaic, my friend!!!
It's great. Keep it up. I like your mosaic
Nice. Now the question. :P How did you get the double turn lanes and the that turns but there is no street to turn too? ()what()
I like those under-RHW parking lots. Very urban looking. Really nice mosiac too. (the first one)
Edit: also, do you mind telling me where you found that roundabout filler with the arrows around the outside of the centre island? I keep seeing it. No need to PM me, I'm happy to wait until the next update.
Fantastic update. The elevated highway is very cool. Too bad the parking lots do not fit perfectly with the ERHW but still it looks a thousand times better than with just green space under it.
Great update the lots underneath the ERHW look great as RickD said. Can't wait for more!!
Will
A great looking mosaic, the squares you have created are very well done. I especially like the one at the end of the bridge with the small fire station at its centre.
I like the industrial park. &apls
Well I stand corrected. My bad. ;)
A very colorful and well thought out update. I think I'm gonna have to try those under highway pieces with ERHW now! I never knew you could do that and make it look so good! I like your use of canals as well.
Great update Jordan! I really like that plaza, the canals, and the under ERHW parking lots :thumbsup:
No worries about the little white line! My last teaser has one on the upper righthand side as well ;)
The CBD looks great!
Its very well worked - the focus on details is very evident with each picture, whether is the lots underneath the highway, the canals, the plazas, or the way the commercial flows into industrial, its all done impeccibly :)
Great update! :thumbsup: I really like the parking area underneath the ERHW. :) All of the greenery looks really nice, too. ;) I hope to find out what those blacked-out areas are soon. ;D Can't wait for the next update!
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CSGforumsJosh (Cheeseguy 93): Thanks Cheesey!
Greg (Towncrafter): Thanks Greg! I figured it was about time for some industry ;D
sepen77: I'm glad you think so ;D Most of my cities are entirely plopped, but the odd few are a mix of plop and grow. Hope you like this teaser!
gorbag: Thanks gorbz!
SC4DevotionTomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks Tomas! Glad you enjoyed it ;D
Ernst (peter007): Thanks Peter!
Scott (scott1964): Thanks Scott! I'm not sure what you mean, maybe circle it in the picture?
Kevin (Kevin1a): Thanks Kevin! I've had the underpass lots in my menu for awhile, and they were just begging to be used ;D As for the roundabout, it can be found in this pack (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/25664-psander5-s-roundabout-fillers/).
Raphael (RickD): Yeah, I didn't think a green space would look all that appealing, and this is better than nothing. I was considering PS'ing it, but I was already tired and lazy :P
Will (penguin007): Thanks Will!
Gjermund (kwakelaar): Thanks! I'm happy you liked them ;D
nbvc: I figured it was about time :)
Andrew (cubby420): It's not your fault, I haven't written it online yet, it's just sitting on my notepad :P
Noah (noahclem): Thanks Noah, I'm glad this pic doesn't have one :D
Nedal (nedalezz): Thank you very much Nedal, I'm glad you think so ;D
Nego: Thanks Nego! You'll find out what the blacked-out parts are later, but for now have a look at this teaser... ;D
Teaser 18
So, it's been almost a month and you guys must have wondered what happened to me ;D Well, I've been extremely busy in that thing called RL. I've been tied up with personal stuff lately, and I'm still trying to get it sorted out. So I had a few hours yesterday, and I decided to play a bit of SC4, because I don't want Cascadia to be thrown into the black hole known as the Archives :P Anyways, here is the long overdue teaser! As always, click the pic for a larger version.
T18-01What? CJ has another rural area?! Yeah, you better believe it :P This tile was just to tide me over until VIP releases their Rural Pack (which looks sooo good! ;D ).
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Until next time, au revoir!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Nice teaser Jordan, I love the way you fences follow the curve of the road! Simple but effective :)
Nice work, I'm looking forward to seeing how you handle with the VIP rural pack :)
Wow Jordan, awesome teaser my friend!!! :thumbsup:
Some nice pictures there...
And the 18th teaser is also great!
Looks really beautiful. :thumbsup:
Impressive! It is great work and I love it! :thumbsup: &apls
I like the rural look. I've never been good with rural, mostly because I do poorly with slopes, but you make it look really good. The only thing I would add would be a small stream next to the road. In an area that green, there would be a small overgrown culvert or a ditch or something to drain the water when it rains.
In regards to the previous update: Whatever is under those blacked out areas is probably low lying. I don't see any shadows which would indicate buildings. Perhaps a golf course, or some other kind of park? ()stsfd() We'll see how my sleuthing fares against your black blanket of secrecy. ;D
Edit: After looking more carefully, perhaps there is a freight transfer station or a portion of a port there. The packing shed exits to the top left of the picture, so we know there is at least 1 street delivering traffic through the area.
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CSGforumsJosh (cheeseguy 93): Thanks Josh! Glad you thought so ;D
SC4DevotionReikhardt: Thanks! I thought so too :)
Ioan (io_bg): So am I ;D
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks Tomas!
bat: Thanks! Hope you like this update!
Schulmanator: Thanks!
Kevin (kevin1a): Wow, lots to read :P Firstly, there is a river just out of the pic, alongside the road. And secondly, the blacked out area is just where I hadn't put anything yet, though you've given me some great ideas ;D
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Well, it's been a rough couple of weeks for me and my family, and I really hate that it's taken this long to get an update out there, but RL has been... difficult. First off, I lost my great-uncle to cancer on April 10th, and I had to go to Quesnel for the service. That's the third loss in a year. My mom's in such a fragile state that I don't dare do anything she doesn't like, and even then, I get snapped at for the slightest comment. So I've been getting out of the house way more often, sometimes 3 or 4 days in a row. So that's one reason it's taken this long for an update. Another is school. Part of not angering my mother further is doing all my homework and then showing it to her, no more procrastination on my part. I could go on, but the rest is routine laptop fails and crashes. I think that's enough of my rant for now, here's the extra long 'I'm sorry for taking so long' update ;D As always, click on the image for full awesomeness!
Just a little backstory to Abbotsford. The Town of Abbotsford was incorporated on May 1st, 1919, and was intended to be another city centre on the Fraser River. From Day One, the town had problems. The rate of people moving to Abbotsford was tiny, and no matter what the town did, it wouldn't budge. Finally, in the 1960's, in the years directly after Cascadia's War of Independence, it began to prosper, and soon hundreds of people would arrive every month.
In 1967, the town became a city, and Mayor Alfred Smythe was forced to cut funding in response to the stretching of services. This resulted in the increase of organized crime and violence. Every Mayor after Smythe tried to eradicate the mob presence, and each failed. After 45 years of this, the population has decreased to a tiny fraction of what it once was. The streets are almost always empty, and garbage gathers on the streets. Many conservationists see the continued flow of electricity to the city as a waste, and many are campaigning to have it cut off completely.
On March 31st, 2011, Mayor Chesiak announced the renewal of the city, and the reconstruction of many buildings destroyed by neglect and arson. The Abbotsford City Renewal Project (ACRP) began April 2nd, and its first task was to fix up Route 34B, which was cut off by abandoned vehicles. This update takes place June 1st, 2011, as much of the northern parts of the city are clean and presentable.
40-01Mosaic numero uno ;D Going from James Avenue southbound to the shores of Silver River. Like the sound walls? I think they look good :) And the FLuPs of course!
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40-02This is a shot on a typical night.
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40-03This empty lot used to be two apartment buildings, but an arson three years agree made it necessary to demolish the remains. No one has built on the land since.
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40-04Abbotsford Station. The Pacific Red Line begins underground here, before going through Vancouver and terminating at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal.
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40-05The second mosaic, from Fraser Memorial Hospital across Route 34B, through downtown and the slums to Pine Valley Shopping Complex.
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40-06Blaine Causeway. Goes across the Silver River midway, where it transitions to a 4-lane bridge.
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40-07A map of the world situation in 2011. A cookie to whoever spots my fail.
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40-08A key to the above map.
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I've made a series of fact cards for some of the countries on the above map. Each figure on the cards is calculated using the 2009-2011 censuses, and my random interference. But mostly the censuses... There's no point for a caption, each card kinds explains itself :P
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40-14Small correction. The 'Establishment' should say 'June 21st', not 'June 21nd'
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40-17Small correction here. The 'Establishment' date should be 'February 12th, 1929'
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Hope you guys enjoyed this apologetic update, and again, I'm sorry for taking so long ;D I'll try and get better with the timing, but you know RL, it can be a real pain in the butt. See you all next time, for Update 41!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
PS: The Canucks are gonna beat Chicago tonight, just you see :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSxH3lLlUEM
Jordan, let me be the first tell you on behalf of all of us here that we express sincere condolences for your losses and RL troubles. Life sucks sometimes and that's the way it goes, so you just have to stay strong and pull through. We are all here for you.
Regarding the update:
I am glad to see you back. I might not have said this before but your cities all have a very Pacific Northwest feel. I have been to Washington State a few times and when I look at your pictures I can almost feel the crisp northwest breeze. Great job with the fact cards, as well. Did you do that yourself? Must have been a lot of effort on your part, good for you :thumbsup: I would be happy to know where you got those green and red sound walls/fence thingies, if you wouldn't mind.
Thank you for another wonderful update and I hope to see you soon.
Your buddy,
Alex
An answer and a question.
@Exla357: I believe those are the SBSH Soundwalls. They are one of my favorite soundwall sets, and I would love to see a graffiti covered version with less props on the lots, but that'll have to wait until I understand lot editing. You can find them on the LEX.
@Jordan: Great update. An interesting situation with the local roads and the avenue running so close together, but I see what you did. Great job with the FLUPS, I'm going to go find them now because I've been looking for something like that for a while now.
First of I would like to offer my sincere condolensces to you and your family.
As for the update I love those FLUPS! I wonder if they are functional?
Also, I believe I have spotted your "fail"... Could it be the fact that you did not add Newfoundland into the "Color Guide"??
- Matt
Sorry to hear about your family trouble Jordan &mmm
The update looks really nice with the first picture being my favorite--though it doesn't look too rundown ::) I like the way you placed those new simfox buildings next to each other to look like one big one and I think I'll try it. Also really interesting road layout/flups. Beautiful rural teaser as well &apls
Creative ways to use FLUPS, looks great. I hope RL is going to be better for you soon.
Sorry to hear life has been so rough, hope things improve soon!
On a separate note, I also have to agree, that's a very innovative use of the FLUPs. I also quite like your map. I haven't spotted any obvious fails on your world map, but I'm not exactly at my sharpest today. I should let you know that in my opinion the map and the cards look very professional. I'm looking forward to seeing more as always!
What an awful situation.
I hope it will get better soon.
Though you made a very nice update. &apls
-Ernst
Lovely update and map from you!
PS, you misspelled 'Kazakhstan'
Wow, thanks guys! I see I've got a few questions to answer. So here we go!
Quote from: Exla357 on April 26, 2011, 06:43:09 PM
...your cities all have a very Pacific Northwest feel.
Thanks! I live in Surrey (a suburb of Vancouver) so it's always nice to know I'm portraying exactly what I want to portray ;D
Quote from: Exla357 on April 26, 2011, 06:43:09 PM
Great job with the fact cards, as well. Did you do that yourself?
Yes I did, I'm glad I did a great job
Quote from: Exla357 on April 26, 2011, 06:43:09 PM
I would be happy to know where you got those green and red sound walls/fence thingies, if you wouldn't mind.
They're actually the SFBT Soundwalls and you can find them here (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1727)
Quote from: Kevin1a on April 26, 2011, 07:16:45 PM
Great job with the FLUPS, I'm going to go find them now because I've been looking for something like that for a while now.
The avenue FLuPs are actually a pair of buddybud's beta Underpasses (http://www.fileden.com/files/2009/3/31/2386347//underpass-beta-0_2.zip). I had to dig around for those after Ioan (io_bg) pointed them out to me.
Quote from: MattyFo on April 26, 2011, 07:40:40 PM
I wonder if they are functional?
They convert road traffic to subway and back, so yes, they're functional ;D They're not actually FLuPs.
Quote from: MattyFo on April 26, 2011, 07:40:40 PM
Also, I believe I have spotted your "fail"... Could it be the fact that you did not add Newfoundland into the "Color Guide"??
Nope, Newfoundland is a Dominion of the UK, and is coloured the same.
Quote from: noahclem on April 27, 2011, 02:21:29 AM
...though it doesn't look too rundown
That's the renewed section you're looking at ;D
Quote from: i_love_lamp on April 27, 2011, 01:19:49 PM
PS, you misspelled 'Kazakhstan'
lol, I didn't even notice :P I'm not sure how that 'h' got there. Thanks for mentioning it ;D
Just on a small side note, how many watched the Canucks VS Chicago last night? And are you smiling or crying? :P
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
EDIT: 8 more posts to the Classics ;D
Still in MD had seen her, great job, really liked it!
Update 40 is great.
Nice work on it.
Looking forward to update 41...
Very nice update. I love the way you added the trash to the rundown areas.
Great update &apls
Three more posts left till Classics. Congrats and thanks for the link! &apls
Sorry to hear about your family trouble, Jordan!!!
Nice update, with fantastic mosaic and awesome pics!!!
More two comments..., and welcome to the Classics!!!
Nice update. I really like that sunken intersection area, it has a lot of character and helps it feel more like a real, living town.
Awesome work canyonjumper! And congrats on 500 comments! &dance
Awesome update. I love how the roads work with the terrain so beautifully. And those fact cards look really awesome.
,marsh
Another great update, CanyonJumper! Abbotsford looks nice and realistic. You obviously spent a lot of time on detail in this update and it definitely shows. Awesome job! &apls I'd also like to compliment you on your fact cards. They came out looking great! :thumbsup: And about your map, I think that the mistake is that you made Libya and Cascadia the same color green. Other than that, though, your map came out really good! :) Can't wait for your next update!
Sorry for your loss. I hope that the month of May treats you well and things get better soon.
Edit: And congratulations on 500+ Replies! For you, a dancing pink elephant &dance and an exploding green guy? &hlp
WOW canyonJumper you did a great job, Keep up with this great MD &apls &apls
You have done a lot of work with your world map en the cards. It looks great, and congratulations on reaching the classics section.
Congratulations my friend.
All of your hard work has finally paid off and it gives me great pleasre to move your MD to The Classics section.
Congrats from myself and The SC4D Staff!! &apls
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There are some days that you can't forget, you know? Something so devastating, so horrific that everyone remembers where they were when they heard about it. December 7th, 1941. January 28th, 1986. September 11th, 2001. Now, everyone remembers May 5th, 2005.
Prologue (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9644.msg377194;topicseen#msg377194)
Chapter One: Kendrick Martins (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9644.msg377194;topicseen#msg377194)
Chapter Two: 3:02 PM
Chapter Three
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0300 (PST) Friday, January 7, 2005.
Seattle, Pacifica, Cascadia.
A warehouse in the Waterfront district. "Hurry up you idiot, my hands are freezing!" The first man rubbed his hands together in an effort to evade the cold, biting wind.
"Almost done, you impatient ass." The second man pulled his hands away from a device on the door handle.
"Be nice, be nice, we don't want to screw this up, not like last time, now do we?" The third man, stood back, watching the second man at work. The first man pulled out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter, but before he could light up, the third man took them and shoved them back in his pockets.
"Not now! We could be seen!"
"Sorry, sorry, I wasn't think-"
"That was obvious. Now shut up, let Jodie finish his work." Mark took his hands out of his companions pockets and pulled out a cellphone.
"I thought we weren't allowed to bring anything trackable? You said-" Jack was cut off as Mark covered his mouth. A muffled banging was coming from a side door a few metres down the outside of the wall. Mark stared at it, and slowly removed his hands from Jack's mouth after a silent glare to stay quiet. The banging stopped, and Mark relaxed.
"Done." Jodie whispered.
"Good, now we can get in the warmth." Jack stepped forward, and tentatively opened the door. No alarm sounded. They were in.
A long hallway stretched out before them. A barred door stood at the end, black and yellow stripes marked the door. Mark edged forward, and pulled out a penlight and aimed it at the closest door.
Jack whispered, "Stefan told me it was the seventh door on the left."
All three men slowly walked forward, peering inside the doors as the passed. They passed a few offices, a lab of sorts, and storage units. When they reached the seventh door, they found that the window had been blocked from the inside.
"Bingo! Now, Jodie, work your magic! Jack, keep going, see what else you can find."
Jack crept forward, slowly peering into the windows as he went by. The last door in the corridor was unlocked. Jack slowly opened it, and peered into the room-.
"Jack! Get over here! I think I found it!" Mark called. Jack spun around, and quickly walked into the room. Mark and Jodie were staring at a pile of papers, all stamped with the Seal of the Office of the President of the United States. Jack picked them up, ruffled through the stack.
"Nah, this isn't it. Keep looking, I think I saw something interesting in this other room." Jack strode out of the room, and walked cautiously into the last room in the hall. The room was filled with explosives, all wired to a central device. And all Jack could see was the flashing red timer saying he had 19 seconds to live.
"Guys, run! Go, go, go! Screw the paper! Run! BOMB!"
All three men sprinted to the exit, and Jack just kept running, and running. He was so focussed on outrunning the blast wave, that he hardly noticed as it knocked him off his feet and threw him head first into Puget Sound. The last thing he thought was, "That bastard betrayed us."
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3:00 PM (PST) Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
Vancouver, Fraser District, Cascadia
Gladstone Secondary SchoolThe news of the attacks in the States had spread quickly. All my friends were huddled around a TV in the student lounge, and many were stone-faced, staring straight ahead. I myself was horrified at the damage the planes had inflicted on a well-known landmark of what many of us thought to be the most famous city on the world. Most of the girls were grouped around each other, tears staining their faces, sobbing loudly at the footage that was being replayed. I stayed towards the back of the room, not wanting to see the destruction that was happening. My best friend, Kendrick Martins walked in the room, and I talked with him a bit. He had a grim look on his face, and his fists were clenched when the entire time we spoke.
My girlfriend came in a few minutes after Kendrick did, and I held her close, and after a few minutes, we both left the room. Walking the few blocks to our SkyTrain station, she stayed silent, until we passed an electronics store, which was playing the newscast on several screens. She burst into tears, and I comforted her as we got on the train. A few minutes later, and with a teary kiss goodbye, I left her, and continued my walk home.
Thoughts fought in my head, some of hatred for the hijackers who had so carelessly killed hundreds just to get a point across, some for the people on board who knew they weren't going home. Other thoughts went to the faces of people in the offices in the Trade Center who faced the planes as they flew towards them. When I got home, I went into my room and locked the door, grabbed my music and just lay on my bed, listening, trying to clear my head of everything.
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10:00 PM (PST) Wednesday, September 12, 2001.
Vancouver, Fraser District, Cascadia
GastownI spent the day downtown, walking around aimlessly, no destination in mind. School was closed, I guess the district didn't want to send the wrong message. I ended up in Gastown around ten o'clock, so I took a seat at a small café overlooking Water Street. The street was quiet, until around eleven, when a large group of people appeared on the Abbot Street intersection, and proceeded in my direction. I got up from my table, and watched the group coming closer. I started to hear yelling, and raucous laughter, and I saw someone grab a cobblestone from the street and throw it into a store window.
The blaring alarm seemed to halt the crowd, which I gathered was over a hundred people, but they promptly started moving again. I could see that some of them had baseball bats, some planks of wood. Some, like the other guy, were holding cobblestones, which I guessed had been torn up from the street too. I started to back away, as I didn't want to be anywhere nearby when the mob started getting violent. I went into the nearest building, and I took the stairs to the third floor. The end of the hallway overlooked the street, and I could see what was happening. At first the mob was calmer, but a few of them, the drunk ones I thought, had this fevered look in their eyes. When the police arrived, at least 3 dozen all in full riot gear, the mob yelled, and demanded that the cops move out of the way. The police responded by forming a 2 person thick line across Water Street, riot shields held in front of them.
A shot rang out. A scream. A suspenseful silence. Then the yells, the sound of footsteps echoing off the buildings, the screams, the cries of pain. I turned away, and I heard a second gunshot. Then a third and a fourth. Screams, yells of shock and bewilderment. I turned around, and saw that two cops lay on the ground, and several of the mob were motionless. A ring of people stood around a sixth figure on the ground. It was Kendrick.
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Holy... Wow guys, thanks for all the comments! I guess you all liked Abbotsford ;DCSGforums:
sepen77: The lots you're looking at aren't actually FLuPs. They're a set by buddybud (http://www.fileden.com/files/2009/3/31/2386347//underpass-beta-0_2.zip) that converts road traffic to subway. And thanks for saying I'm awe-inspiring, I try really hard to make my updates interesting to read and look at ;D
Greg (Towncrafter / greckman): Actually, the trash is part of the game, and the only reason it's still there is because I was lazy :P So I made up a reason for the trash
and for the lack of automata. Two birds with one stone :)
Josh (Cheeseguy 93): Thanks Josh, glad you like it!
Marshall (marsh): Thanks marsh, hope Gansbaai makes it to the Classics soon, it only needs 4 posts ;D
Kristian (AcoG000):
SC4Devotion:
Alex (Exla357): Thanks Alex, I'm glad you liked the update. I've already answered your questions in this post (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9644.msg376641#msg376641) :thumbsup:
Kevin (Kevin1a): Thanks for trying to answer Alex's question. I'm glad people are still enjoying the FLuPs, and it's a good thing too, 'cause I still have FLuP fever :P
Matt (MattyFo):Thanks Matt. I've already replied to your question and the alleged fail in this post (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9644.msg376641#msg376641) :thumbsup:
Noah (noahclem): Thanks Noah. I hadn't actually intended the SimFox buildings to be like that, my mouse spazzed when I plopped the first one and plopped the second one too, and I just decided to leave it :P
Raphael (RickD): Thanks Rick, glad you think so ;D
Battlecat: Thanks Battlecat, I could do a card for Adara if you like :) And I don't think I congratulated you on your N.U.T.s membership ;D
Ernst (peter007):Thanks Ernst, I'm happy you liked it!
i_love_lamp: lol, I didn't even notice, sneaky little 'h' :P Thanks for mentioning it.
Jordan (canyonjumper): Look, it's me ;D
Ricardo (ricardomiranda): Thanks Ricardo, I'm glad you liked it :)
bat: Thanks bat, always glad to impress a legend :P
Greg (greckman / Towncrafter): Actually, the trash is part of the game, and the only reason it's still there is because I was lazy :P So I made up a reason for the trash
and for the lack of automata. Two birds with one stone :)
supremec: Thanks for the comment ;D
Alex (Exla357) [2]: Hello again :) Your welcome, enjoy!
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks my friend! Always awesome to have the mosaic master comment ;D
Utvaw: Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you liked it! :)
Felix (riiga): Thanks for pushing me over the edge into the Classics!
Marshall (marsh): Thanks marsh! Hard work does pay off ;D
Nego: Gah, the same colour, really? I didn't even notice... Thanks for the elephant and the exploding green guy, really lightened up my day ;D
kelis: Thanks! I sure plan on it ;D Good luck with your new one too, it looks great!
Gjermund (kwakelaar): Thanks Gjermund!
Robin (rooker1): Thanks! Just in time too, I was about to post when I saw you'd posted ;D
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Look! A bonus map!
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Hope you guys liked (or at least found interesting) the start of the narrative. If you have anything to say, just a comment on the writing, or the style, feel free to PM me about it. Thanks for reading this update, and I appreciate all your comments last update, I think you guys broke Cascadia's record :P Let's try and break it again shall we? ;D
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Great Prologue.
Very nice story.
-Ernst
Nice map you got there :thumbsup: You are a great storyteller, I am waiting eagerly for the next update.
All the best,
Alex
Awesome work Jordan!!! Fantastic my friend!!! &apls &apls
Drawing this map must've taken a lot of time! And congrats on making in to the Classics! &apls
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CSGforumsKristian (AcoG000): Glad you liked it ;D You'll have to wait until the next update for a new chapter though, I've just been so busy lately.
sepen77: Thanks!
SC4DevotionErnst (peter007): Thanks Ernst!
Alex (Exla357):You'll have to wait a bit for the next chapter unfortunately :(
Tomas (Tomas Neto): Thanks Tomas, my friend!
Ioan (io_bg): Actually, not a whole lot of time was taken making the map, I've gotten rather quick at drawing North America ;D And thanks!
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Well, hello again people! I know it's been a month since the last Cascadia update, and I had a long weekend, so I had some time to spare ;D I'm sorry for the long wait (again :P ) and I know you guys keep hearing it but I truly am sorry. My school year has entered the one month left line, so I'm in panic mode, trying to get all my assignments done so I don't get zeroes (though I'm standing at 90+% in all my classes ;D ) Plus, I haven't been home a whole lot, I've been avoiding my family as they seem to have gotten a lot touchier and sensitive to comments. Thank god my girlfriend has a lot of free time too or I'd be bored out of my mind :P
And I may as well tell you guys this now, but I don't expect to be able to post another update for awhile, mostly because school work is coming to a close, but also because my mom decided to book our family vacation directly after school finishes on the 21
st.
And not, enough of my talking (or writing, whatever floats your boat :P ), you guys are here to see new pics aren't you? Course you are, and I will provide them, eventually.... :P Nah, just kidding, here you go! Remember, click for full res!
41-01Oh NAM, how I love your networks! New canal set I found just sitting in my parks menu, forgot who made it though. The bike lanes are back! I used them as a canalwalk this time around ;D
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41-02Townhouses and apartments..... yay...... At least they have a view :P
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41-03More townhouses. I really like this set, it reminds me of the complex I live in.
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41-04W2W section of Anmore. Should've used TLA-3 there instead of AVE-2 to make it more realistic. Ah well, it still looks great ;D
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41-05The RHW-6C acts as a barrier between urban Anmore and the rural community of Popkum. SPAM in action ;D
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41-06Mosaic numero uno runs from the W2W section of Anmore to the suburban community on the edge of the tile. Do you guys like that interchange? I thought it was kinda cool ;D
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41-07Mosaic nombre deux follows the canal all the way to the Popkum side of the tile, showing almost everything again.
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I hope you guys enjoyed this late edition of Cascadia, it was fun working on and I tried some new things with this one. Please don't forget to leave a comment, just a quick 'Pure awesomeness' will do :P Until whenever,
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
'Pure awesomeness' ;D
I see trees and stuff inside the Ave-2... where'd you get that at? I love those canals, they're so gritty. And what is that red crop at the bottom of the second mosaic? I have SPAM and zone alot of farms, but I've never seen that before.
Great update, as always. Even though it'd be great to see more pictures of your cities, RL comes first, so I'll see more canyon pics when I see them... whenever that shall be. ;D
Anmore is a great looking city! Wonderful work with the canals and SPAM!
Looking forward to more... :)
Welcome back!
I must say, you have returned with style, showing your prowess with NAM as well as your city building skills.
Any update on the story?
I love those Japanese canals, the TuLEPs, RHW, & underpass lots! &apls Pure awesomeness ;)
Great work with the canals. &apls
Great canals and fantastic work with your roads! You use the NAM so well &apls
Really nice update, everything very neat and on the right places &apls
That canal set, if anyone knows where or what is its name... ;)
'Pure awesomeness' is correct, as this was an awesome update! ::) Anmore looks awesome. Your interchange is not only awesome, but cleaver too. :thumbsup: What you did with SPAM came out looking awesome. &apls This is what people mean when they talk about 'pure awesomeness'. :P Can't wait until your next update (though take your time. You obviously have a lot on your plate).
P.S. Sorry for the overuse of the word "awesome", but you started it. :D Nah. Just kidding. But seriously... $%Grinno$%
Great Pictures! I'm a bit proud to find my winefields in Cascadia(41.05) ;)
The Canals looks great, but where did you find this beautiful Canal Set..i hope you remember * :)*
Awesome is indeed correct! &apls The realism of this area is unsurpassed. That is a very creative FLUP interchange, and your use of NAM networks only adds to it! :thumbsup:
Alas, two suggestions ::)
1) It seems that some of your props from the AVE-2 median aren't showing up. I have the same mod, and have noticed that you must zoom out/zoom in several times for all of the T-21's to appear. I'm not sure why though....could be an nVIDIA graphics card error. ()testing()
2) I think you could could benefit from the use of some traffic generators......the one thing that bothers me from these pics is the lack of cars...but that's just me.
Otherwise, fantastic update! Hopefully chapter 2 isn't too far away!
-Alex
PS: School's already over for me! Ha! JK ;)
Great update.
I'm glad that you have a new update.
Seriously I was going to miss you :P
-Ernst
Just posting a small update of why I seem to be nonexistent :P I'm on holidays, and I have no wifi or cell service :( I'm current in the Merritt town library hijacking their wifi :P back home tomorrow for a day and a half, then I'm going to the Porteau Cove for another week. So I'm probably not going to be available for awhile at least. Sorry for the delay guys.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
No worries buddy, enjoy your vacation! SimCity and SC4D will be even sweeter after a nice summer break ;)
And of course I'll look forward to the next time you're able to share your work ;D
I will ditto Noah to the letter :)
-Alex
EDIT: Wait just a second. Noah, what do you mean by "SimCity and SC4D will be even sweeter after a nice summer break?"
*COUGH*NAM Release*COUGH* :D
Only time will tell...
I just now looked at update 41, and I have to say 41-05 Gives me a REALLY good idea for compact interchanges, I like this a lot, very creative
Nice update.
I like the dirty canal. Whose is it?
Great idea with the RHW and that intersection. I may try to incorporate that one in my city. Thanks in advance. :P ;)
Great work all around.
Robin &apls
Just a little something to prove I'm still around ;D
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Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
He lives! &hlp
Oh and great map. :)
That is an incredibly well- conceived and truly awesome map, Jordan. Just like the rest of your MD, I might add.
It's always great to drop in for a look.
David
That is an AWESOME map!
Cant wait to see what you have in store for us!
You might want to take a look at my new project, if you havent already, I think you would be interested :)
It's great to see you back!
And wonderful work on that map!
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CSGforumsGreg (Towncrafter): Robert's right, the AVE-2 median is from here (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/24822-median-for-ave-2/). I believe that crop is roses ;D
Gorbag: lol, glad that works for you :P
Robert (sepen77): Thanks ;D
SC4DevotionGreg (Towncrafter): Robert's right, the AVE-2 median is from here (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/24822-median-for-ave-2/). I believe that crop is roses ;D
bat [1]: Thanks ;D
Nedal (nedalezz) [1]: Thank you very much! No story yet, but I do have the next chapter partly written.
Noah (noahclem) [1]: Thanks Noah!
nbvc: Thank you ;D
Reikhardt: Why thank you ;D
Silvio (Rayden): I've got a present (https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=FA15FCE84D64004A&id=FA15FCE84D64004A%21241) for you. I had to go searching through the mess that is the internet to refind them so you're welcome ;D
Nego: lol, all the 'awesome's are appreciated :P
Framly: You've got a great set of wine fields there ;D Guess the present (https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=FA15FCE84D64004A&id=FA15FCE84D64004A%21241) is for you too :P
Alex (Exla357) [1]: Pretty sure it's a graphics card fail, cuz I've got all the dependencies. And I do have traffic generators, but the set I've got I have to hide because they're an eyesore in my lovely cities :P If you can recommend a better set, then by all means, let me know ;D
Ernst (peter007): Hope you didn't miss me too much :P
Noah (noahclem) [2]: That would be now ;D
Alex (Exla357) [2]: NAM release? I wish, that'd be awesome ;D
Travis (travismking): Good to know that inspired people ;D
Robin (rooker1): Thanks a lot Robin ;D Take a look at Silvio and Framly's present (https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=FA15FCE84D64004A&id=FA15FCE84D64004A%21241), I think you'll like it too :P
Marshall (marsh): Why thanks ;D
David (dedgren): Thanks David, always a pleasure to have you here ;D
Nedal (nedalezz) [2]: Thanks Nedal, glad you liked it! Great project you've got there, btw ;D
bat [2]: Thanks bat ;D
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P.S.: If I've got your name wrong, or you want it up here, just PM me ;D
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Well, it's been awhile since the last full update (3 months ago :shocked2:), and I know I keep saying this but I'm sorry it's taking so long. Back at the end of June, I uh... somehow broke my laptop's battery conduit.... so that was out of commission until a week or so ago when the replacement part finally came. So now I'm gonna try and make up for lost time with this update. I've got two places (urban Riversyde and rural Summerland) ready to be shown, and I've got some PhotoShop work and pictures from my vacation to show you guys as well.
School starts for me on Tuesday (September 6), and it's gonna be a great year, I'm in grade 12 and I've only got 3 classes per semester, so that'll be nice. My girlfriend's in 2 of three classes, so that's awesome. And even better news, I was just told that I'm going to Paris in March, as an early grad present from my grandma (only catch is that my mom comes too :() so that'll be awesome ;D
Anyways, I think it's time for some pictures! As always, click for full res.
42-01This first mosaic is of Riversyde. I've used spa's town homes here in an effort to replicate how some of the houses are situated near downtown Vancouver. As you can see, I also used those canals again, as they are very awesome ;D
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42-02Just a rotated view of pretty much the same area. Notice the underground mall at the top ;D
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42-03Now we switch to Summerland, a pleasant hamlet in the middle of the Okanagan Valley in Fraser. I switch to a different canal set here, a more rural set. I also use the SPAM a lot here, particularly the SPAR and SPIC. I thought it turned out quite nice, but of course, I'm biased :P
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42-04I've used the RPK river set here, which I've never used before, so I hope you guys like that. Also there is the PEG Geothermal Plant and the Nexis water pump.
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42-05Super compact interchange is back! :P
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42-06Here's the village part, all nicely cobbled ;D
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42-07This last mosaic stretches from the RPK falls through Summerland and to some farmland.
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42-10We switch now to a series of maps of Cascadia. This first one is of the major highways in the country.
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42-11Here we have an animated GIF of an alternate alternate history of Cascadia :P
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42-12The Cascadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. (A cookie to whoever finds where that building is in RL)
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42 13-16A few signs I fixed in PhotoShop.
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42-17Now for the vacation pics. I've selected a few out of the hundreds :P This first one is of Brandywine Falls (http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=Brandywine+Falls+Provincial+Park,+British+Columbia&hl=en&ll=50.035698,-123.118769&spn=0.004507,0.011362&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=37.233054,93.076172&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=17) near Whistler. Battlecat recommended a visit and I thank him for that, I got some cool pics of the volcanic features ;D
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42-18This one is of Daisy Lake from near the top of the falls.
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42-19This is right beside the falls.
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42-20These next two are buildings in Whistler, which were very nice. This was my first time in Whistler, and I really liked the style of the buildings there. It might just have inspired something for SC4 next time around ;D
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42-22Yeah, this is me ;D
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As a little bonus, this is a song that's stuck in my head ;D
http://www.youtube.com/v/ABzh6hTYpb8
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I hope you guys enjoyed this update as much as I enjoyed making it. It felt so good playing again after all those months ;D I really hope the next update isn't three months away, but if it is, have a good life, and I'll see you when I see you :P
Your awesome friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Jordan: Really cool signs,fabulous pics, smart graphics... what more could anyone ask for.
Cascadia is looking great !
David
Great rural/low wealth development you've got! And nice real-life pics, what's your camera gear? :P
Fantastic new full update there! Great work on your city, too.
Great pictures! I especially like that animated map. :thumbsup:
Welcome back (again :P). Loved the new update. The map is pretty cool.
Stunning update !
Great ideas and work :)
Glad to see you back! Very nice update with a variety of scenes and great maps and roads :thumbsup:
Awesome update!!! Fantastic!!!
The jumper returns!
Weeelll I must admit those pictures are absolutely stunning! Once again your eye for custom content astounds me. Keep. It. Up.
-Alex
Awesome in every sense of the word! Just amazing!
Where do I start - your rivers looks beautiful! The urban areas around your rivers also look gorgeous.
The farms - teach me! They look so realistic.
Great pictures. It's a very nice and rural area.
Soooo Nice
-Ernst
Everything is looking better than ever. I particularly like the use of the rural light rail along the canal next to the apartment blocks in the first picture. It looks very authentic.
Also, in 42-03 there appears to be a chalk outline or a shooting target next to the house in the middle of the picture. Care to elaborate? ;)
Woah, that looks really fabulous. :) Only the palm trees Maxis interfere in the pictures. &mmm I like everything else much. Great details! :)
Well done the river, canals, roads .. excellent work you have here .. and thank you for providing the dirty channels!
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CSGforumsRobert (sepen77): How did you even see that? Did you take a magnifying glass and go over every centimetre of the pictures?? :P Thanks for covering your criticism with a flattering remark ;D
Felix (riiga): Darn character limitations :P
SC4DevotionDavid (dedgren): Always an honour to have you in my humble thread David, thanks for the comment ;D
Ioan (io_bg): Thanks! I have no idea what the camera gear is, I just borrowed it from my dad for a bit. Any pictures I show in the future will probably be from my shiny new iPhone 4S ;D
bat: Thanks!
sumwonyuno: Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Raphael (RickD): Thanks!
Ol.S / Benoit: Thank you very much!
Noah (noahclem): Thanks! Glad you liked them; lots of effort went into them.
Tomas (Tomas Neto):Thanks my friend ;D
Alex (Exla357): Hope these new pics are stunning as well! Thanks for swinging by ;D
Nedal (nedalezz): Wow, thanks Nedal! Would you like it if I wrote a tutorial? And if I did, would you want me to cover how I use the SPAM as well, or just individual farms?
Ernst (peter007): Thanks!
Kevin (Kevin1a): Thanks, that's what I was aiming for ;D And regarding the outline, it was a result of a family brawl which ended fatally. Infidelity, excessive spending, inflammatory insults, meticulously planned revenge plots, this family was doing it all.
Dantes: Yeah, I tried finding a different set of fence lots without the palm trees, but to no avail, and I didn't feel like reLOTing them.
ricardomiranda: You are very welcome ;D
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Hello again! It's about time I returned again, no? I blame school. I know that's my favourite excuse for delayed updates, but I really have been busy. I got my driver's licence three weeks ago, and apparently I can't reverse at all. Nearly crashed into a telephone pole when I accelerated instead of hitting the brake :P I also just got a job; my first shift is tomorrow, so that'll be interesting. Got myself a shiny new iPhone 4S this morning, so that's awesome.
Ok, picture time ;D Just a small update today, 2 SC4 pics and two other ones. I don't have a lot of time to write descriptions, so just imagine some, ok? :P As always, click for full res.
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43-05I forgot the Republic of Lombardy (the brownish colour) in the legend :P
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Hope you guys enjoyed this instalment of Cascadia, I'll see you next time (as usual, I have no idea when that may be :P )!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
EDIT: Oh, almost forgot. Could a moderator please take the stuff in the parentheses out of my signature? With the forum upgrade I can't edit it myself. Thanks in advance.
Fantastic updates once again. &apls
The image of Cranbrook is simply immense, Well done there!
I loved Picture 43-02 ;D
Nice views of your city! :)
Nice job on the Lytton valley :)
Awesome :shocked2: &dance &dance
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"Conflict"
As I draw back the curtains, I can see a desolate, stygian wasteland. Several bright conflagrations burn in the nearby houses, and as I watch, the house across the street collapses in on itself. In the distance, I can make out the hulking shadows of the ruined downtown core of my once-proud city. The crimson glow of the clouds above indicates that the city is still burning. I myself cannot see past the haze of pitch black smoke hovering over the harbour. Fighter jets scream overhead like banshees, and I see the bombs they drop fragment, and then scatter as dozens of smaller, more lethal explosives detach themselves. They all detonate simultaneously with a thundering bang.
A fusillade of gunfire to my left attracts my attention. What sounds like dozens of machine guns firing in concert temporarily deafens me, and I wait for the ringing in my head to become quiescent. Straining my ears, I hear a loud keening sound coming from above my head. Abruptly, it becomes more evident as a squadron of Boeing F/A-XX jet fighters begin offensive manoeuvres over downtown. An earth-shattering bombardment commences, but the attack itself was obscured from my view by the still billowing clouds of smoke.
Everything ceases. The gunfire, the aircraft, the bombings; all abate. After a few moments of a deathly quiet, a counterfeit sense of imperturbability develops. A brief, quixotic thought comes to mind, that the whole ordeal has concluded. The abeyance expires with a solitary aircraft buzzing over the skyline, heading towards my vantage point. A small package detaches from the belly of the bomber, and begins its mortiferous descent. As it loses altitude, a whistling sound emanates from the missile, and the primordial instinct to flee overwhelms me, but my body impugns my ability to move. Paralyzed with fear, I stand facing the open window, and follow the trajectile as it arcs towards the surface.
A crimson-tinted haze of smoke occludes the missile from view as it nears the nadir of its flight. A few minutes of silence follow the impact. A shrill cry for help shatters the lull of the battle. A rolling mass of yellow-green gas slowly approaches me. I recognize the cloud, not from its murky colour, but from the smell of bleach lingering in my nose. It is chlorine gas, first used by the Germans during the First World War. Stupefied, I stand inert, cynical that the Americans would actually use an internationally-banned weapon in combat. Quickly sprinting to the kitchen sink, I soak a cloth to be used as a respirator. A burning sensation begins on my skin, and I chance a quick look out of the open window. The toxic cloud is advancing across my street. Speedily, I run to my third-floor bedroom, hoping I am high enough; I don't want to be asphyxiated by the cloud. Walking over to my bed, I lie down, and lightly tie the coarse fabric over my mouth and nose. My eyes close slowly, and I dream of an idyll world where there is no war.
-excerpt from
How I Escaped: The First Battle of Vancouver (©2031 University of Fraser)
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Hi guys, did ya miss me ;D? I've been really busy recently, mostly because of two things: Theatre Company (our play starts in less than three weeks :D ) and I've got myself a part-time job. Mostly I'm excited because I have a steady income now, instead of relying on random short-term jobs and birthdays :P I don't foresee a Cascadia update for awhile, so I thought I'd post something I wrote in English class to tide you guys over. This is edited to make more sense for a Cascadian conflict. If you wanna see the whole story in its original state, cruise on over to my deviantart (http://canyon-jumper.deviantart.com/) and take a look. Do you guys want more writing in my updates? Or do you want separate updates like I've been doing? I'm so tired, the page is already blurred :P See ya guys next time!
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Nice descriptions in this story, it's like I'm actually there. Nice vocabulary too, looks like an English paper. You are an awesome writer, and I'll look forward to your first professionally published work. :)
Until next time...
-TC Greckman ;D
Very nice pictures in the last update &apls The story is well-written and you certainly have a good grasp of vocabulary ;) Hope you'll find more time for Cascadia soon :thumbsup:
Wow my friend, awesome updates!!! :thumbsup:
No worries about the lack of updates. I've been busy as well, and my limited SC4 time has been put towards building a perfect plugins folder with only the stuff I use and a perfect inventory list of exactly what I have installed. When I'm done, I'm backing it up, and hopefully I'll never have to start from scratch again. Of course at the rate I'm going, we'll have a new NAM before I'm done. :) Your stories still remind me a lot of Ecotopia. It would almost be worth the $20 to buy you a copy of the book, but I'm sure your local library probably has it.
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Interesting... great news if you're back :thumbsup:
The new slogan sounds very promising. ;)
Finally, it goes on. :) I'm really looking forward to your new pictures. :)
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Transcript
Cascadia
A Light in the Pacific
An Eyewitness account of the Chaos before, during, and after the
First North American War
Prologue
This is not the only recounting of the war, and it certainly is not the best, however I feel as though my story ought to be told. I hope that one day my family will find this journal so they can know what I went through to keep them free. I saw many depravrd acts committed, not only by the American faction, but thr Cascadian Armed Forces as well. Many brave men went with me to the battlefield, and most never came back. Even in the anarchy of the Hundred Days, people were insanely violent. I hope with all my heart that humans can solve their problems more effectively in the future. Terra does not need to be tainted with crimson anymore than is has been since 1914. If you are reading this, then please know, I did what was necessary to protect my country and my family.
Matt Delman
written this December 24, 2026
Entry One
2017/06/06
I shall begin my tale on Tuesday, 6 June, 2017. Prime Minister Obama was making a speech about a new alternative energy project at Rbson Square.
"Today is the dawn of a new age. We are here to announce to you the implementation of a new type of infrastructure that will vastly improve our great nation's rate of productivity. For the last century, the world has relied on fossil fuels to power our cars, heat our homes. Sure, solar and hydroelectric enery have lessened our reliance, but only by a fraction. That will end within a decade. Science has had a breakthrough that will revolutionize the world. I am proud to announce that starting January 1st, the newly established Cascadian Energy Department will flip the switch on a new age of prosperity for our nation. Cascadia will begin the switch to-,"
He was interrupted by an extremely loud explosion behind us. A pulse of energy blasted me off my feet, and I landed on the other side of the square. The Carlow Building had a gaping hole in the 10th floor, and smoke billowed out in a giant column. The chaos was all-consuming, and people ran every which way trying to get out of the Square. Metro Police were trying to contain the mob, but to no avail. I ran into the nearest transit station, a few metres away. I nearly tripped on the concrete steps leading down into the station. Unfortunately I wasn't the only one who thought this was a good idea. The crowd of people coming down with me nearly knocked me off-balance in their rush to get away. I jumped the turnstiles at the end of the first corridor and hurtled around the corner to the train just pulling in to the station. Within seconds the train was full, jammed with fleeing people. The doors closed on still more people, and the train began to move.
"The explosion at the energy press conference this afternoon has PM Obama in Vancouver General in surgery to remove a shrapnel wound from his right shoulder. He will make a full recovery. What the CIA is most worried about is a resurgence of attacks by the pro-annexation groups. They fear the government is under fire for declaring the last election illegal. As you may remember, the 2016 elections resulted in a known annexationist party winning 3 seats in Congress. The elections were declared illegal and the election was scheduled again for June 1st. This election gave the CDP a clear majority, with over 67% of the vote. Defence Minister Yasimov believes the attack to be foreign in nature, with the explosion targeting Obama. The PM was to pass by the Carlow Building on his way to the Ministerial Quarters. If the bomb had better timing our PM would be dead."
I lay in bed, staring at my tele. As the evening news wound down, I powered off the television. I stared at the ceiling, unthinking. I had escaped death narrowly today, and I was unnerved. I wondered what tomorrow would bring?
Ah, I missed you guys! It's been a loooong time. So last week I was messing around in Photoshop (http://fav.me/d4pedq3), and I was trying to think of stuff to write in the notepad in the corner. I decided on trying to figure out a name. At the same time I thought it was time to reboot my little MD, so I combined the two and thought up the new slogan
"Cascadia, A Light in the Pacific". I was also digging around on DeviantArt and found these two excellent journal templates [1] (http://fav.me/d4eak1a) [2] (http://fav.me/d4dbs2x). I did versions of both before I decided to use the more modern one, mostly because I think the second template would be more useful in the future if I decide to cover Cascadia's creation in 1848.
I hope you guys enjoy this new start, and this time I'm tentatively aiming to publish updates at least once every two weeks. I am very busy though, with being a month into the second semester of my senior year, a job, family, and friends, I'm going to be hard pressed to find time for SC4. I will try my damnedest though, so just be patient if I disappear for awhile :D Please let me know if you want to say anything, about Cascadia, about the other storyline I think I'm going to incorporate into this new start, or just about the pictures themselves (I know you were all expecting actual SC4 pics, next time I swear :D ). Please PM me or just post a comment, I want as much feedback as possible so I can make this MD more enjoyable for you guys!
Other stuff you may care about:World Map 1914 (http://fav.me/d4jdhi4)
Desktop Wallpaper (http://fav.me/d4qqrc6) I PS'd myself
PS, I'm gonna kill ImageShack.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Wow, now this is what I call a background story. :thumbsup: