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Title: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on March 01, 2007, 08:00:39 AM
Hi all,
here is my first MD, I've been playing this region for a bit of time now, but decided to redo the map because I didn't like the terraforming :)
The first version of the map is available at the STEX (LINK (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=16888))
the new version is this:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg505.imageshack.us%2Fimg505%2F4218%2Frandlandya7xx3.jpg&hash=eb3cac124596a80563f936d16267dab70465fc8b)

Hope you like it :)

The map is based on the map on which take place the great novels by Robert Jordan "The Wheel of Time" (LINK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time) & LINK2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randland))

I'll post updates as soon as possible :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dedgren on March 01, 2007, 08:07:32 AM
I would be less than a true friend if I wasn't the first to comment here.

I just about jumped off my chair, Luca, when I saw your nic in the title of an MD.  It brought back right away memories of your first posts in 3RR-ST last fall, and the thoughtful comments you made.  It will be great to see you develop what looks like a really fine map, and especially given its use in Jordan's novels.

Thanks for finally sharing this with us.


David
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: urban on March 01, 2007, 08:36:28 AM
This is a great Region and I'M looking forward to seeing the development :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: ryalmighty1 on March 01, 2007, 08:45:38 AM
I love that map! Good luck with it.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Rayden on March 01, 2007, 10:29:40 AM
Nice map Meldolion, looking forward to see how you will develop it :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Cali on March 01, 2007, 10:30:58 AM
i love the view of your region, it has great potential....great start and good luck :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: oldrogue on March 01, 2007, 10:35:46 AM
Hello, and really can't wait to see how you are going to do this.......Have fun
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Antoine on March 01, 2007, 10:42:09 AM
Mi piace moltissimo ^^ great map and I hope the construction will be like this map
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Flipside on March 02, 2007, 12:26:13 AM
Love your map.  ;D Can't wait for you to develop it.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: NikNik on March 02, 2007, 03:21:18 AM
Ah Meldolion I remember looking at this map as I wanted to start something new. I ended up with the map of Middle Earth that  use now.

Nice map you have made.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on March 02, 2007, 05:04:13 AM
Wonderful region! Great start! Looking forward to more! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: M4346 on March 02, 2007, 05:57:37 AM
Welcome to the SC4D MD world, and I am looking forward to what you have to offer!  :thumbsup:

Great map!  ;D
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on March 02, 2007, 06:29:37 AM
Hi all!
wow just a day form from posting a single picture and so much comments!!! Thanks you all very much!!

first some persona reply :)

Nik-Nik:
QuoteAh Meldolion I remember looking at this map as I wanted to start something new. I ended up with the map of Middle Earth that  use now.

Well, I think that Robert Jordan was very much inspired from JRR Tolkien in developing hi world and particularly his maps...

Dedgren:
QuoteI would be less than a true friend if I wasn't the first to comment here.

I just about jumped off my chair, Luca, when I saw your nic in the title of an MD.  It brought back right away memories of your first posts in 3RR-ST last fall, and the thoughtful comments you made.  It will be great to see you develop what looks like a really fine map, and especially given its use in Jordan's novels.

Thanks for finally sharing this with us.
The first to post in my MD!! Thanks for your kind comments!!!

M4346, bat, Flipside, Antoine, oldrogue, Cali, Rayden, ryalmighty1, urban :
Thanks for your visit and comments!! I really hope to be able to create an MD at least near the top quality MDs on this wonderful site :D

And now...
Update 1: Tremalking Island (first development)

The Island has very low population, but is a destination for trekkers, and wildlife lovers, wich come weekly from the mainland to visit the Island...

Here is an aerial shot:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg119.imageshack.us%2Fimg119%2F7311%2Fcitytremalkinggy0.png&hash=d106d2809fe427cf6afa92784c4f7d68bc480b31)
1.1

The ferry landing:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg119.imageshack.us%2Fimg119%2F4303%2Ftremalkingsep1703117284tm3.png&hash=74e4a37a83ecbaae9384dc00d65ef959789dad71)
1.2

The small town of Tremalking:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg147.imageshack.us%2Fimg147%2F6614%2Ftremalkingsep2003117284af3.png&hash=74e6505824c12954688b0e0d339654e14763166b)
1.3

And the end of the road to the top of the Island, with its lodge:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg101.imageshack.us%2Fimg101%2F3599%2Ftremalkingsep2303117284lu4.png&hash=b17138178d0758f936b47f78a76c68ebc20b4e13)
1.4

Edit: mmm I don't like much the seawalk of tremalking...
let's try this:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg181.imageshack.us%2Fimg181%2F4496%2Ftremalkingfeb4051172856fg0.png&hash=5c043331a270b62535daafd2d572ee0b23bf6f48)
1.5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg411.imageshack.us%2Fimg411%2F9550%2Ftremalkingfeb1051172856zx9.png&hash=8d902b5e13c930bf5721e90a35348b7ea267df3a)
1.6

Hope you enjoy... :)
Luca
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: emilin on March 02, 2007, 09:00:58 AM
The terrain and nature looks really good. As does the map. A little early to make up an opinion of the development yet, but the approach show some promise. Waiting for more. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Cali on March 02, 2007, 10:07:54 AM
first of all very good work, love the rocks and flora, second, what kind of agriculture do you have there?
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: rooker1 on March 02, 2007, 10:12:42 AM
Nice choice of maps, it looks like it could be a great MD.  Very nice start on the town as well.  I can't wait to see more. ;D
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: sc4portugal on March 02, 2007, 11:15:56 AM
Good Luck
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on March 03, 2007, 02:45:43 AM
wonderful pictures! Great development! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: oldrogue on March 03, 2007, 07:49:11 AM
Very nice start, like the concept of a tiny village slowing growing and becoming picturesque over time.....love the woodlands... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 03, 2007, 08:26:31 AM
Looking good, meldolion! Great start! The map looks like it would be a lot of fun to work with, and Tremalking Island is very nice. I'll be looking foward to seeing how this develops!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on March 05, 2007, 03:34:26 AM
Thanks you all for the visit and kind comments!!

Here is a small update (mmm not update 2... let's call it update 1.5 :D)of a first developing of the mainland... (the development of the region will be a bit slow because i'm doing this during work pauses...)

Windbiter's Fingers:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg366.imageshack.us%2Fimg366%2F5415%2Fsfingersnk4.png&hash=6db98ac9e2753f507913af5944b70fa70261060a)
1.51

The ferry landing from Tremalking...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg295.imageshack.us%2Fimg295%2F8356%2Fwindbitersfingersjul203lj9.png&hash=6b63769035ffbfe1861d9c4d56ff7e117c575228)
1.52

And a bit of rapids :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg207.imageshack.us%2Fimg207%2F5788%2Fsfingersjun903117309365nw4.png&hash=803b9d5abd380a4ee5d863c5cb1dc97f400c8cc3)
1.53

see you later :).
Luca
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: NikNik on March 05, 2007, 04:12:06 AM
Hi Luca,

Nice development on the small island. I agree with you getting rid of the seaside walk.
Windbiter's fingers looks very nice, lot's of variety.
The rapids look thunderous.
try to remember pressing G before taking pics. It makes them so much nicer.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on March 05, 2007, 07:08:12 AM
Great overview and fantastic two new pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Rayden on March 05, 2007, 07:10:55 AM
Nice scenic pictures, I love the rapids/waterfalls  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dedgren on March 05, 2007, 07:28:00 AM
Luca, hey-

They could put your "rapids" pic next to the word "gorge" in the dictionary and not need to waste any additional words.

Does your ferry landing generate its own power, or are you using one of those power generation lots next to it?  I always have a challenge with remote sited stuff in my regions.

I'll be watching for Update 2.0.


David
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on March 05, 2007, 07:58:36 AM
Quote from: dedgren on March 05, 2007, 07:28:00 AM

Does your ferry landing generate its own power, or are you using one of those power generation lots next to it?  I always have a challenge with remote sited stuff in my regions.


Hi David Thsnks for your visit!!
As for the ferry landing I use a power generating lot, as in the following picture
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg401.imageshack.us%2Fimg401%2F6602%2Fferrypowergeneratordw0.png&hash=0128335ebcd90c2e483bc6a7e4f3c1593db1e3e9)

Luca
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 05, 2007, 08:45:01 AM
Great mini-update, meldolion! I love the rapids, they look fantastic! And the mountain lake looks great, too! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: oldrogue on March 05, 2007, 06:27:44 PM
Like the update (half an update :D),  Love the rapids, and I use that power lot myself quite a bit......question tho.....what rock texture do you use?   I sure do like it.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on March 06, 2007, 12:37:12 AM
Quote from: oldrogue on March 05, 2007, 06:27:44 PM
Like the update (half an update :D),  Love the rapids, and I use that power lot myself quite a bit......question tho.....what rock texture do you use?   I sure do like it.

Thanks your visit! I'm happy you find my attempts worth :)
As for the rock texture I use Peg's Rock Mod - Limestone (Link (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item57)), for the terrain I use Meadowshire with the Olympic Beach :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: kwakelaar on March 06, 2007, 01:59:24 AM
Certainly a good start for your MD the small town with the beach and the rapids are well done.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: oldrogue on March 06, 2007, 10:28:40 AM
Thanks for the info my friend....went directly to Pegs (thanks for the linkie) and of course stayed for half an hour and downloaded a bunch of stuff &ops....oh well..
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: petercintn on March 07, 2007, 04:44:19 PM
A belated welcome to MD land, Meldolion.  Looking foward to following this.  Good Luck.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: rooker1 on March 08, 2007, 07:39:23 AM
Great update, the rapids down the mountain looks very good and so does the ferry landing.  What's next? ::)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on March 12, 2007, 06:32:45 AM
Randland - Update 2 - The city of Salidar

Hi all!! I've started to develop the rural city of Salidar.. Tell me what you think of it..
My intention is to develop some rural town before starting the delopement of the big cities :)

An overview of the city:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg362.imageshack.us%2Fimg362%2F3623%2Fcitysalidaref0.png&hash=3f0ad2b710865d70218c8231e136c144f613d2ea)
2.1

Zoning for the farms....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg72.imageshack.us%2Fimg72%2F886%2Fsalidarfeb4121173698234ep3.png&hash=599dc5929e28b9485eb9445cbbddd76e041b2c76)
2.2

Farms :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg151.imageshack.us%2Fimg151%2F9980%2Fsalidarfeb6121173698265rq9.png&hash=994f7ff28d3bdd1cfdc9ae6a04d71cb47a7b5090)
2.3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg225.imageshack.us%2Fimg225%2F7453%2Fsalidarfeb1711117369788yi1.png&hash=2216e940ef0420bd0b27fa1f52a5b63209f27630)
2.4

The power plant (I've yet to decide how to make it more realistic...Advice welcome :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg154.imageshack.us%2Fimg154%2F636%2Fsalidarfeb1511117369784pw2.png&hash=7ace5c9d57726e89cb17542d0726306a13e55461)
2.5

The small town of Salidar itself...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg381.imageshack.us%2Fimg381%2F1282%2Fsalidarfeb2011117369791sx3.png&hash=5cb92ede2c53b139436f5008bceadeed8cd6e771)
2.6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg246.imageshack.us%2Fimg246%2F2710%2Fsalidarfeb1911117369789zy7.png&hash=e000beee3b2455a463f6a30e5864552147e4e3f6)
2.7

Hope you like...

Luca

Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: NikNik on March 12, 2007, 08:02:04 AM
Hi Luca,

Nice rural update.

How to make the powerplant more realistic?
If you prefer to use this transformator with powerlnes I would use different power lines. I believe they are made by Fukuda and are found on STEX here (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=16152)
I would loose the street ring as the sand road (that comes with the fences) should be enough for service personnel to enter the site. Then I would use jestarr's HVPowerLines to draw a powerline across the fences and use from there on the usual powerlines if need be.

Finally why put the powerplant way up in the mountain. If you look around in the country side you see a lot of powerlines with substations between the fields.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on March 12, 2007, 08:31:42 AM
Great rural images! Wonderful update! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Cali on March 12, 2007, 01:34:50 PM
really beautiful farms :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 12, 2007, 02:34:27 PM
Your farms, are beautiful meldolion! I love how they surround the little town of Salidar. Great update!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: oldrogue on March 12, 2007, 07:00:44 PM
Excellent work, my kind of area....well, at least the kind of area that I enjoy working on the most......beautiful......meets the first criteria of a town that I am building.....Would I live there...... and for this town the answer is yeppers! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Heinz on March 12, 2007, 08:50:07 PM
great work mel! (if i may call you that)
   coming from a generally agricultural country (Philippines) and an archipelago at that, i really enjoy seeing islands that are almost self-sufficient. your "trekking" island, tremalking is a good example. and the rural areas surrounding a small town are commonplace here, too. good luck developing!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dedgren on March 15, 2007, 10:06:14 AM
Luca-  That's a really nice looking pastoral area on difficult terrain.  Lots of nice little touches, too.

As for the power substation, the street all the way around might be a bit much.  Maybe just have it end, put in a small parking area, and then fill the rest with some "dirt" lots or, possibly even better, some of the lots out there that just have stuff (supplies, crates, trailers, junk, whatever) on them.  None specifically come to mind- maybe folks could post some suggestions.

Thanks for sharing Randland with us.


David
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Flipside on April 01, 2007, 05:20:50 PM
Randland doesn't take its name from a certain AYN Rand, does it?  :o :D

Just catching up with your MD now, Meldolion. It's very good. Hopefully there'll be more soon.  :) ;D
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on April 02, 2007, 12:33:52 AM
Flipside, no the map is inspired from Robert Jordan's Fantasy Novel "The wheel of time" in which the main character is called Rand 'al Thor, hence the name of the map Randland :)

As for no updates, had no much time latetely, hope to post some update ASAP

thanks for visiting
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dedgren on April 03, 2007, 06:26:16 AM
Watchin' for that update, Luca.


David
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Flipside on April 07, 2007, 12:59:59 AM
Quote from: meldolion on April 02, 2007, 12:33:52 AM
Flipside, no the map is inspired from Robert Jordan's Fantasy Novel "The wheel of time" in which the main character is called Rand 'al Thor, hence the name of the map Randland :)

As for no updates, had no much time latetely, hope to post some update ASAP

thanks for visiting


lol, I see. Thanks for explaining that.  ;D

Hopefully you have more time soon.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Heinz on April 08, 2007, 01:32:10 PM
ASAP,  $%Grinno$% see you soon!!!  :P
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on April 11, 2007, 04:24:15 AM
Meldolion's Randland Small Update

Hi all! Due to the very low free time I've ATM hehe is a little update of the region...

Hope you enjoy

First of all a Region shot (Region Census)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F1781%2Frandland20070311il7.png&hash=1d2063733d1c070f3b731f9a14934b6fb9ba1b4b)
3.1

and Ingame
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg183.imageshack.us%2Fimg183%2F5669%2Frandland1176286119vc6.png&hash=5dfa6b374e656811de30e8fcb1bd2e8e9f87c3b9)
3.2

the small town of Lugard with some industrial development:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg143.imageshack.us%2Fimg143%2F8420%2Flugarddec12081176285972ef1.png&hash=d4936d251739bfab0297071c57e6fa8265338185)
3.3

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg99.imageshack.us%2Fimg99%2F9669%2Flugarddec4081176285886yr9.png&hash=1ebffeb4f01a9935b05bd46cc467d453e6edb881)
3.4

And finally the will-be city of Illian
what will become the industrial port
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg406.imageshack.us%2Fimg406%2F7973%2Fillianfeb25061176289750dq0.png&hash=05904b9f0ca17df88caf9f4fd36a1aadee8738af)
3.5

Downtown
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg245.imageshack.us%2Fimg245%2F1330%2Fillianfeb25061176289704yv4.png&hash=f8e827299d548587b199da052c1c669525d8e01c)
3.6

Residential Area
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg150.imageshack.us%2Fimg150%2F5342%2Fillianfeb25061176289727pl1.png&hash=3f692ac2df2096a822a88ab3d534e4c6c90a2496)
3.7
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Heinz on April 11, 2007, 09:27:55 AM
those are great shots! looking forward to how you will follow through with this. one question, what is region census?
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on April 12, 2007, 01:08:24 AM
Region Census is a small progam which gives you statistics about the region as a whole and for each city.
It permits also to get screenshots of the region and the cities :)

you can find it ... mmm the bookmark I had for region census seems dead... :(, if you want to try it i can upload it somewhere

Anyway HERE (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=594)on the LEX you can download the RTMViewer, provided you have the BSC Regional Tracking Mod
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 12, 2007, 01:53:59 PM
Great update, meldolion! Lugard looks great, and I can't wait to see the development of Illian, too! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: M4346 on April 19, 2007, 12:56:24 AM
Yep yep! Great images thus far! Now, would someone please move this to "Ones to watch?"
:thumbsup:

Looking forward to an update from you! Good luck!

-M-
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Flipside on April 19, 2007, 02:04:39 AM
Lovely, Meldolion. Thrilled to see another update.  ()stsfd() I like your city-building style ...

Can't wait for more of Illian! I loved that reactor site ...
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: guurgkud on April 19, 2007, 09:10:02 AM
wow very nice. amazing pictures, and i love your region!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Tarkus on April 20, 2007, 03:02:56 PM
First time here, and I must say, very nice! :thumbsup:  Being a roadgeek, I couldn't help but notice that you've got some really interesting road layouts which I rather like.  The terrain is fantastic as well--that looks like a very interesting region you have there.  Looking forward to seeing the port development in Illian as well.

-Alex
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: rooker1 on April 23, 2007, 06:11:05 AM
Another nice update.  I like the bridge in the last picture and the road leading up to it.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dedgren on April 23, 2007, 12:33:07 PM
It's a pleasure to get to move Meldolion's fine MD to the Ones to Watch section based on reaching 50 comments and 500 page views.


David
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 23, 2007, 03:12:24 PM
Congratulations on being moved into the "Ones to Watch" category, meldolion!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Flipside on April 23, 2007, 04:14:14 PM
Quote from: dedgren on April 23, 2007, 12:33:07 PM
It's a pleasure to get to move Meldolion's fine MD to the Ones to Watch section based on reaching 50 comments and 500 page views.


David


Hear, hear!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on April 24, 2007, 12:52:12 AM
Well....  what can I say, thanks to everyone who visited my MD and allowed it to be moved to the next level :D

I hope in a sort time to put up a new uptdate....

thanks again!

Luca
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: realdimension on April 24, 2007, 05:40:08 AM
Nice rural MD, The region is awesome!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 24, 2007, 02:12:23 PM
Quote from: meldolion on April 24, 2007, 12:52:12 AM
Well....  what can I say, thanks to everyone who visited my MD and allowed it to be moved to the next level :D

I hope in a sort time to put up a new uptdate....

thanks again!

Luca

I'll be looking forward to it, Luca!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on April 26, 2007, 05:29:34 AM
Well,
there have been some development in the region lately....

Randland MD Update 4

The usual region shot....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg293.imageshack.us%2Fimg293%2F5923%2Frandland1177582143rb8.png&hash=876a4a1c620de6bfb00530a67a08a28ea2bf82b1)
4.1

Near the town of Lugard a new village is born.....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg133.imageshack.us%2Fimg133%2F4134%2Flugardaug23151177581247ug4.png&hash=76ac97af3842d28bc946b01c2703f9fd8ca724b2)
4.2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg154.imageshack.us%2Fimg154%2F3609%2Flugardaug25151177581280ti0.png&hash=dfc5c5bfed87aa59a6f06ccbca8326a36822eb2e)
4.3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg147.imageshack.us%2Fimg147%2F8747%2Flugardaug28151177581291wx2.png&hash=9cae3d98d6e268726eecc4a4618072ae8b7d1e77)
4.4

with a brand new Abbatoir....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg132.imageshack.us%2Fimg132%2F8136%2Flugardaug30151177581313jd7.png&hash=a2aca98a4adf59c1e7c90390ed0ae67a5f6ec928)

The city of Illlian is grown too:
The new port an industrial zone
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg152.imageshack.us%2Fimg152%2F4931%2Fillianjan3191177581592qt6.png&hash=dcddae46a15bce6075b6b980ff993b4db8b24af7)
4.5

the will-be Downtown
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg155.imageshack.us%2Fimg155%2F1232%2Fillianjan3191177581614zh4.png&hash=455b9c3cc2d52f0018b8a197d94a1b2671198979)
4.6
the new medium residential area
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg224.imageshack.us%2Fimg224%2F3438%2Fillianjan3191177581641rr2.png&hash=5574cb3da9d3ed34904865b4c0ca318d1abc8e36)
4.7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F277%2Fillianjan3191177581655al0.png&hash=f41a89495e827bb0b179ae1be9045bfb5b81fd44)
4.8

Hope you enjoy....
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 26, 2007, 09:43:16 AM
Beautiful update, my friend! I love the port you've constructed in Illian, and the new village that popped up is great, too! I can't wait to see the downtown when it's fully developed. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: urban on April 26, 2007, 10:19:55 AM
amazing region view, very nice impressions, the harbor is going to be great :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: rooker1 on April 27, 2007, 07:25:41 AM
Great update, but more amazing to me is your avatar.  I was mesmerized for the last ten minutes.  Very cool!!
LOL

Robin   :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on May 06, 2007, 04:18:17 AM
Great region and wonderful pictures of that city! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Flipside on May 16, 2007, 10:04:25 PM
The downtown looks so Stalinist right now!

I love your monorail right beside your main road/highway. That is exactly how it is a lot of places.

The port is lovely, the downtown is lovely.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on May 27, 2007, 07:57:23 AM
Hi all!
Haven't updated this MD for quite a time   ::)

but......


The city of illian has grown up a lot from the last time :)

mmmm.... I thought I put an update at a much nearer date than April, 26.... but evidently is not so..... %confuso well.... it's the years that go by... :D

Randland Update #5..

first of all a shot of the region as usual:
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5.1

so... let see how the city of Illian has grown up...
A small density residential area...:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg183.imageshack.us%2Fimg183%2F2443%2Fillianjul4401180273812ss5.png&hash=94a2c63a519e708d57052a77f56ff3730158343d)
5.2

the DownTown..
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg186.imageshack.us%2Fimg186%2F6652%2Fillianjul4401180273759wf0.png&hash=153599c1ab2390129a9854f24d0ef23774ea2ac1)
5.3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg174.imageshack.us%2Fimg174%2F8312%2Fillianjul4401180273791fw8.png&hash=5f94119b03933d40206880f4134764b3afa3f730)
5.4

just north of downtown there is a high density residential area..
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg169.imageshack.us%2Fimg169%2F7746%2Fillianjul4401180273855ho0.png&hash=9b64a15eef0691144a33c07eaeb33ea0191e4cfc)
5.5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg510.imageshack.us%2Fimg510%2F2200%2Fillianjul31401180274325ws9.png&hash=4f18ed4d33cbeb40366705b5260aea36424a472a)
5.6

going east....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg523.imageshack.us%2Fimg523%2F330%2Fillianjul4401180273877jc4.png&hash=4f3995cff50d71017826a68ee4471a843834b83d)
5.7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg529.imageshack.us%2Fimg529%2F6923%2Fillianjul4401180273902hl7.png&hash=6b628ecc7328f4b8e2f1ce182f7f051c5882fc4c)
5.8
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg329.imageshack.us%2Fimg329%2F7450%2Fillianjul4401180273832re4.png&hash=cbfe29009d5f052a2c2c4b62984be14796602ec6)
5.9

the Seaport
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg72.imageshack.us%2Fimg72%2F8161%2Fillianjul4401180273938xl2.png&hash=d1c87ba2bfbe79414ed41fcdb938b1ab87a1e3ae)
5.10

and industrial area
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg501.imageshack.us%2Fimg501%2F7191%2Fillianjul4401180273924lo9.png&hash=ff0fdf0e297256a84b6024c88a6c1b183206a21f)
5.11
with the nuclear plant
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5.12

that's it...
finally a couple of pictures tih some detailed area:
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5.13
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5.14
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg174.imageshack.us%2Fimg174%2F2674%2Fillianjul8401180274120ho9.png&hash=08c50417444d8ccdff174ba750682280f1b34fda)
5.15
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg513.imageshack.us%2Fimg513%2F6844%2Fillianjul4401180274074dg8.png&hash=175fc3836423b59796a747e18af2525c59db59a2)
5.16

Hope you like....

Luca
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on May 28, 2007, 09:08:53 AM
Wonderful update! Great work and pictures, Luca! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 28, 2007, 11:02:47 AM
Outstanding update, Luca! The region shot looks great, as do the pictures of the downtown area with the canal snaking through! And I love the nuclear power plant, too, it looks quite realistic. Can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Snaper on May 28, 2007, 02:21:03 PM
Great update ... It's beautiful  :thumbsup:

Your region it's wonderful, I love this image
But in the 3rd image, I think there are many roads for the roundabout, but it's my personnal opinion  ;D

Bravo  &apls
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on May 28, 2007, 02:24:38 PM
Quote from: Snaper on May 28, 2007, 02:21:03 PM
Great update ... It's beautiful  :thumbsup:

Your region it's wonderful, I love this image
But in the 3rd image, I think there are many roads for the roundabout, but it's my personnal opinion  ;D

Bravo  &apls

Yeah, well was the ony way to keep parks, avenue and tha side roads connected :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dedgren on May 30, 2007, 09:27:02 AM
Luca-  It's been way too long since I commented.

I really enjoyed the last update- you've captured that somewhat "gritty" feel of a lot of industrialized Euro-cities.  But there's lots of grandeur, a little faded maybe, amidst the grime.  I really like the "two-eyes" roundabout scheme in pic 2- that's very evocative of places I've been "over there."

Waiting for next time.


David
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: vester on May 30, 2007, 10:15:39 AM
Great update love it.

One thing, please convert the pictures from png to jpg.

The last pictures have a size of 744 kb, as converted to jpg the size is down to 100 kb (Quality setting at 65%).
You can use IrfanView (http://www.irfanview.com/) to do the converting.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: urban on May 30, 2007, 11:44:12 AM
The City developed great :) Nice Canal work  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on May 30, 2007, 01:22:06 PM
Quote from: vester on May 30, 2007, 10:15:39 AM
Great update love it.

One thing, please convert the pictures from png to jpg.

The last pictures have a size of 744 kb, as converted to jpg the size is down to 100 kb (Quality setting at 65%).
You can use IrfanView (http://www.irfanview.com/) to do the converting.

the problem is I let imageshack do the resize work... so the image quality is not really goood  &mmm Net time I'll use paintshot to di the resizing
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Flipside on May 30, 2007, 02:45:08 PM
How could we not like this development! I adore that powerplant!!! And the canal is beautiful too. Well done, Meldolion.  ;D
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on June 04, 2007, 05:24:20 AM
I would like to thank everyone for the nice comments :)

I'll try tu put an update ASAP :D
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Rex Montana on June 04, 2007, 12:46:54 PM
Hi Luca :)!
I love Illian city ...especially canals set :)
I can't wait to have your plugin folder  :P $%Grinno$%  ;)
One thing..... please reduce the img size!! ::)

bye  ;D
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Ennedi on June 04, 2007, 01:06:04 PM
Great region and ineresting way of development. Good work!

I especially like your industrial area with the power plant (5.12), also closeups 5.13 and 5.16

I agree with dedgren (his notice about "gritty" feel of a lot of industrialized Euro-cities). Yes, it is common, but especially in Italy I have very specific impression seeing industrial areas and engineering structures in beautiful surrounding (Torino, Bolzano, Val d'Aosta).

If you want, you can turn off "no job" and other signs using SC4 Extra Cheats Plugin (I don't remember when have I downloaded it from, but I am sure many others know where is it - and if you want, I can look for it).

Also, you have two easy ways to resize your pictures and save them as jpg:
1. clip2pic - an excellent small program made by wouanagaine; You open it, than open the game and make pictures by clicking print screen. Pictures are saved as jpg. In option you can choose the target folder (very helpful) and picture's size.
2. IrfanView - to resize existing png's and convert them to jpg.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on June 04, 2007, 03:51:28 PM
Thanks for the nice comments :)

Rex:
mmm well smaller than 800x600? I could post the images as link or thumbnails... but I don't like it  ;)
Plugin folder on its way !!! :D

Ennedi & Dedgren
What do you mean with "Gritty"?
I've the extra cheat dll but I haven't used it yet  &mmm

To all that keep saying me to convert imagest from png to jpg
:-[ Ultimately I must have the brain disconnected.... I realized just now that my png images are 1MB each!! From the next update I'll post jpegs. Thanks for the patience to point me that :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on June 06, 2007, 05:05:10 AM
Hi folks!
here is a small update of the city of Illian.. :)

In jpeg this time :D

Meldolion's Randland update 5.5

the region shot:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg245.imageshack.us%2Fimg245%2F7752%2Frandland1181125607is5.jpg&hash=bcf08b7ddbd52378ca67381ee04bc4814d736881)
5.51

I'm going to start the development of thr city next to Illian (to the east on the region map), this is how the city of Illian looks right now...

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg505.imageshack.us%2Fimg505%2F6264%2Filliannov1541181125325ae9.jpg&hash=986ab93ccc5e9dd913fd3ce475589edcfed5bf34)
5.52 west downtown

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg520.imageshack.us%2Fimg520%2F1111%2Filliannov6541181125343hb1.jpg&hash=44a66cc7083192e23de3c38ad760ee3b073f9bca)
5.53 east downtown

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg100.imageshack.us%2Fimg100%2F3929%2Filliannov8541181125356ys1.jpg&hash=f23ebb6dd7c8c40e64c535b1a791630fe7d71294)
5.54 Residential area

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg359.imageshack.us%2Fimg359%2F990%2Filliannov24541181125488bp8.jpg&hash=f0972e9538431310e2c624e9e7db0eb1aa892c9c)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg407.imageshack.us%2Fimg407%2F3499%2Filliannov28541181125522do0.jpg&hash=aad85dc4d15d14c32bdda92f1c5f6a0357163c86)
two closeups....

hope you like :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on June 06, 2007, 09:45:34 AM
Your downtown is looking great! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 06, 2007, 10:19:07 AM
Downtown Illian looks fabulous, meldolion! I love the highway tunnel in Picture 5.53 especially and the bridges crossing the canals in the last picture look great, too! Keep up the fantastic work, my friend!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Ennedi on June 06, 2007, 11:09:42 AM
Great update!  :thumbsup:

I like your side streets (5.53 - east downtown). It's a nice idea, I want to use it in future. I don't know if I'm true, but it seems to me I saw such side streets in Milano (one time I went to the centre accidentally because of heavy traffic before exit to Monza). There are such streets also in Barcelona along Las Ramblas.
Your canals are great, especially the harbour.

About "gritty" feeling: English is not my own language and I'm sure dedgren would explain it much better, but I will try:
First of all, it's nothing bad.
Gritty: of strong character. Also: naturalistic. Also: coarse (vs.fine)
What is the reason of such feeling (in my opinion of course)?
European cities have often a long history. Their borders widened more and more, and industrial areas blended with commercial and residential. Sometimes it is also an effect of strong development on a limited space (big cities in narrow valleys or surrounded by mountains)

Cheers
Ennedi
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on June 06, 2007, 11:26:47 AM
Thanks for the nice comments!!

Ennedi:
You are Right!! I'm from Milano and there are a lot of avenues with side streets like the ones in my city :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: urban on June 07, 2007, 04:32:33 AM
the city is very nice :thumbsup: I think the forest behind the Residential area could be more dense, but that's the only thing that I don't like

the region view is great &apls
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Snaper on June 07, 2007, 09:02:12 AM
Your downtown it's very beautiful

Great update  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on June 10, 2007, 01:26:44 AM
LOL, I just realised where the influence of your names came from (no, I didn't take a look at your sig), but rather because I am reading Robert Jordan's excellent Wheel of Time series (up to Book Three now...).

But anyway, you have some beautiful cities. It's shaping out very nicely.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on June 10, 2007, 06:17:37 AM
Quote from: Shadow Assassin on June 10, 2007, 01:26:44 AM
LOL, I just realised where the influence of your names came from (no, I didn't take a look at your sig), but rather because I am reading Robert Jordan's excellent Wheel of Time series (up to Book Three now...).

But anyway, you have some beautiful cities. It's shaping out very nicely.

Glad to hear of someone who likes TWOT like me :) Have a nice reading (I'm at book 11)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on June 11, 2007, 12:45:24 AM
A new City is born.....

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg407.imageshack.us%2Fimg407%2F5584%2Frandland1181518525tb9.jpg&hash=2c07f512f48e279ee2877f38469f81fa7dbd68d6)

The city of Tear just lies east of Illan (they could be just one city....but... Illianers are strange people and prefer to stay independent)

Meldolion's Randland Update 6: The beginning of Tear

here is the pics of the new city that's just developing....

A general overview:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg257.imageshack.us%2Fimg257%2F3366%2Ftearoct8071181518770vf9.jpg&hash=c8ce64accb8e13d6408f8a10fca99252eb845b4c)
6.1

High density Residential area:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg452.imageshack.us%2Fimg452%2F5925%2Ftearoct8071181518815zp9.jpg&hash=617800205a2028912b82923bed3529141948345b)
6.2

Med density Residential Area:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg295.imageshack.us%2Fimg295%2F9822%2Ftearoct8071181518860wu8.jpg&hash=f5073814c353356cfd533e77fc885df337273a6c)
6.3

The access to the Sea for those rich people :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg516.imageshack.us%2Fimg516%2F6636%2Ftearoct8071181518899ds2.jpg&hash=64326d9169e26b402751b75fd34eba1f4679ff22)
6.4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg509.imageshack.us%2Fimg509%2F3213%2Ftearoct11071181518929yc8.jpg&hash=32fb9cf8695056a8db3c21470ed6386bd846d5c4)
6.5

And finally the zone with Healthcare&Education:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg339.imageshack.us%2Fimg339%2F9093%2Ftearoct11071181518950hs7.jpg&hash=fdeb2c7de51790f2dacffa28c81fa82b101f4ba4)
6.6

As always advice is wlcome :)

Luca
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on June 11, 2007, 12:56:28 AM
QuoteThe city of Tear just lies east of Illan (they could be just one city....but... Illianers are strange people and prefer to stay independent)

More like, if they're left alone in the same room, they'll try to kill each other. :D

Anyway, your city is well-designed, but it just feels totally empty. It just needs cars, people, anything, to give it life.

Don't forget to fill in some of the empty spaces so they don't look so empty. Once you've done a section of your city, dress it up a little by adding trees. It'll make all the difference.

I like the effect of the road disappearing into the trees. It's an interesting optical illusion.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on June 11, 2007, 06:51:56 AM
A wonderful new city you have there! Great update! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Snaper on June 13, 2007, 06:06:09 AM
Great update, it's beautiful  :thumbsup:

I love the second image, the general overview ... It's superb, but there are a little too much bridge I think, but it's a personal opinion  $%Grinno$%

Bravo  &apls
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 13, 2007, 10:43:46 AM
Looking good, as always, meldolion! Soon, Tear will rival Illian!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on June 13, 2007, 03:14:07 PM
Quote from: thundercrack83 on June 13, 2007, 10:43:46 AM
Looking good, as always, meldolion! Soon, Tear will rival Illian!

ssshhhh!!!! don't tell Illianers about that!!! They are capable to start a war if word spreads that someone else (in particular Tear) has a better city than their.....  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Ennedi on June 14, 2007, 10:44:21 PM
Very good update, meldolion! I like the general overview, also the Health & Education area looking very good.

Don't worry about bridges  $%Grinno$% Snaper, how many bridges are in London?  :D
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dedgren on June 30, 2007, 08:59:02 AM
Luca- It's been a bit since I've been through Randland, and I must say that, while you don't update as frequently as some, each time you do it is a gem.  I really enjoy your hand-terraformed landscape each time I look at it, and you have a sense of place that takes me back to the wonderful couple of years I was fortunate enough to live in Italy.

Only a few more comments and page views and this fine MD will make the well deserved move to the Best Sellers category.  Thanks so much for sharing Randland with us.


David
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on July 03, 2007, 04:12:22 PM
Hi all!,
I know I haven't posted in a while but I don't have so much free time lately....

Anyway
I'm proud to present you...

Randland Update N°7: Developing the city of Tear....

Region Shot:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg412.imageshack.us%2Fimg412%2F7205%2Frandland1183502940jx3.jpg&hash=94182d8aaaf7c8cbf47796dca351c4820c1edbc8)
7.1

The industrial area & low density Res
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg146.imageshack.us%2Fimg146%2F8269%2Ftearnov12201183501443gm8.jpg&hash=b76f4403bd4f7f2303826e4f92471cb24fac769d)
7.2
zoom...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg237.imageshack.us%2Fimg237%2F1664%2Ftearnov14201183501531ug3.jpg&hash=e2b4c59ab9dceb665a350dffc49bcf5322117e09)
7.3

Residential area
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg167.imageshack.us%2Fimg167%2F7614%2Ftearnov12201183501462as1.jpg&hash=18becb33f7c989f32fdfb6be74e594a4570d6eb2)
7.4
zoom...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg329.imageshack.us%2Fimg329%2F7576%2Ftearnov14201183501552bp0.jpg&hash=295471e696c70d70afd764c578a163bf725235f5)
7.5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg256.imageshack.us%2Fimg256%2F3391%2Ftearnov14201183501610jx1.jpg&hash=dae2278d8011f7e2430cf2343744d7e95290aff5)
7.6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg149.imageshack.us%2Fimg149%2F6404%2Ftearnov17201183501694fo1.jpg&hash=efbca3ee81105619a43445c0f4f0c3ec1fb62a7e)
7.7

The Mayor Humble Home  $%Grinno$%
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg329.imageshack.us%2Fimg329%2F3013%2Ftearnov17201183501717il6.jpg&hash=e161b5dc36ab825d24430aa8460947bf3fa19512)
7.8
and my little personal boat  $%Grinno$%
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg149.imageshack.us%2Fimg149%2F7864%2Ftearnov17201183501732xz8.jpg&hash=fda6e6cc068f4cad4ccfcdf55b088505467a8bcb)
7.9

the area with the Hospital and Schools
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg241.imageshack.us%2Fimg241%2F2237%2Ftearnov17201183501665rd5.jpg&hash=4b118c13e2d6037c56984219ba875595cbf4fdc0)
7.10


The developing CBD
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg49.imageshack.us%2Fimg49%2F3031%2Ftearnov12201183501481vg5.jpg&hash=719fd30fa8b9fe438737f7096dc0a2f3a1239eaf)
7.11
zoom
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg207.imageshack.us%2Fimg207%2F6679%2Ftearnov17201183501747av3.jpg&hash=439ca79982b286b7c0bd190926d8dc85eb2f5d45)
7.12
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg245.imageshack.us%2Fimg245%2F4743%2Ftearnov17201183501791vy3.jpg&hash=9869f5d373740693c53487ce52a9322e3c4c0140)
7.13

I hope you will like the images

thanks to all for the kinf comments :)

David:
It's always a pleasure to know that from time to time you pay a visit to my MD :) thank you very much. And if you ever have a change to come to Italy be sure I'll really like to have you as my guest :)

Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 03, 2007, 08:42:02 PM
Tear is looking good, my friend! I love your use of the BSC parks and the new NAM avenue roundabouts! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: sebes on July 04, 2007, 12:26:43 PM
Very nice pictures of Randland, Meldolion. Marrast Embankmentment sets realy fits in very well...  &apls

QuoteThis MD has been moved to the Best Sellers section based on post and page view count - click here to chase it down. This MD has been moved to the Best Sellers section based on post and page view count - click here to chase it down.

Wow - what a damage a single comment can do  ;)
Congrats Meldo.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 04, 2007, 03:12:42 PM
Congratulations on making it to the Best Sellers, my friend! I'll be looking forward to more!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on July 04, 2007, 03:21:53 PM
 :-[ :-[ :-[

welll.... what I can say..... I'm so embarassed.....
Thanks to all who visited my humble MD and posted so nice comments....

I'ts thanks to you that I made it up to the Best Sellers
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on July 10, 2007, 04:14:56 PM
well,

it's time for a new update before going to holidays... :D

Meldolion's Randland Update 8

Region shot:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg175.imageshack.us%2Fimg175%2F2798%2Frandland1184106550lq0.jpg&hash=d6cd51a597adb2ffcb65316f3ac3c28a533789e0)
8.01

First of all I'll show you the developments of the city of Tear:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg295.imageshack.us%2Fimg295%2F1121%2Ftearaug10631184103992pk3.jpg&hash=a9f8c883e829c6b728e496fda54d675d08b8af1c)
8.02
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg525.imageshack.us%2Fimg525%2F3490%2Ftearaug13631184104009fr0.jpg&hash=030e09975028fde016cc83d1c23a250c7a0afeda)
8.03
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg528.imageshack.us%2Fimg528%2F5955%2Ftearapr19631184104689ma8.jpg&hash=6ad4e207f25cb25b23e9efd563f5204ba13a35dc)
8.04
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg339.imageshack.us%2Fimg339%2F3945%2Ftearaug18631184104054lo7.jpg&hash=963d66c990d4853aa2c318f75b7b4c1882881e94)
8.05
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg218.imageshack.us%2Fimg218%2F5761%2Ftearaug20631184104074vw6.jpg&hash=226a7531d25c5a21bce3df63fde5f1d9f07effa4)
8.06
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg529.imageshack.us%2Fimg529%2F2576%2Ftearmay6631184104770ad1.jpg&hash=c6f30f4485c03e1ef2dbe23878059ae568120e5c)
8.07
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg218.imageshack.us%2Fimg218%2F2733%2Ftearmay12631184104803aa9.jpg&hash=7d63e07917a5df1630c3efef4e920eb5abe07a05)
8.08

do you like a little Rest and Meditation? :satisfied:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg241.imageshack.us%2Fimg241%2F1848%2Ftearjun3631184104915gb1.jpg&hash=b27415caea510e5b42553ec4b1a675e1cf246f33)
8.09

Residentials & Industries
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg65.imageshack.us%2Fimg65%2F3039%2Ftearjun8631184104978rf3.jpg&hash=226484afce9137a5998e823225e023536e7cf4c0)
8.10
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg295.imageshack.us%2Fimg295%2F3995%2Ftearjun5631184104952ob6.jpg&hash=0c871c13d615f830fb319fb5d25193f010c7e8e5)
8.11
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg149.imageshack.us%2Fimg149%2F4908%2Ftearmay29631184104861ki1.jpg&hash=39248811002922592787a101f2d2a7a47ff0f205)
8.12

And Now....

the new city of Far Madding just north of Tear, with Tear's suburbs, last industrial areas and finally farmalnd:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg241.imageshack.us%2Fimg241%2F6241%2Ffarmaddingjan1181184105hx3.jpg&hash=535e3a767bee9e26dbb650af44aea2fcbec6cbb1)
8.13
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg341.imageshack.us%2Fimg341%2F4828%2Ffarmaddingjan3181184105md8.jpg&hash=aebfbd91e0b7ed7399d8a2ddeb531ba60e1b3a7b)
8.14
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg242.imageshack.us%2Fimg242%2F4094%2Ffarmaddingjan8181184105hu2.jpg&hash=693707bc8684f4e40a71d3edeae46be7f46c38c6)
8.15
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg224.imageshack.us%2Fimg224%2F3931%2Ffarmaddingjan1318118410ph8.jpg&hash=e198a4321aec57a5fef9852ad0594263e0df6734)
8.16

the small village of Far Madding
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg295.imageshack.us%2Fimg295%2F3337%2Ffarmaddingjan1918118410mh2.jpg&hash=6e90c4e97d0761e2cff4145485995cddfdb5c0b3)
8.17
with the farmer's martkets...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg480.imageshack.us%2Fimg480%2F9364%2Ffarmaddingjan2418118410bn3.jpg&hash=65d86617ad424ead326d60c5fbe7814c3264dbd1)
8.18

farms...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg295.imageshack.us%2Fimg295%2F7586%2Ffarmaddingjan2918118410lp6.jpg&hash=43e313b8220aa4f155ac1121a8db133f7908ec6b)
8.19

tha freight hub of the city
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg339.imageshack.us%2Fimg339%2F59%2Ffarmaddingjan5181184105fa0.jpg&hash=ce8366c8996e8803f6ac00cfbc8d56261a4525b8)
8.20

As always comment's, critics and suggestions are welcome...

happy holidays,I'll be back on august, the 1st. I'll check the forums and post from time to time if I'll find a decent wifi Hostspot :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Krio on July 10, 2007, 04:26:14 PM
Fantastic update!  :thumbsup:

Nice to see old BATs, like Coca-Cola HQ and Oneil's towers used. I thought that I'm only one who uses them. Because you know how to use custom content, why not reduce Maxis-stuff?
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on July 11, 2007, 01:02:23 AM
Quote from: Bengt on July 10, 2007, 04:26:14 PM
Fantastic update!  :thumbsup:

Nice to see old BATs, like Coca-Cola HQ and Oneil's towers used. I thought that I'm only one who uses them. Because you know how to use custom content, why not reduce Maxis-stuff?

mmm I never tried the non Maxis mod...do you know if I install it I've to rebuild the city?

thanks
Luca
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: rooker1 on July 11, 2007, 07:59:15 AM
Great update.  The regional map is incredible and what a nice start to the cities you have there.  I like how they seem to follow the contour of the valleys.

As for the Block Maxis mod, I use Dusktropper's mod and I turn on and off different wealths in different catorgoies all the time and I don't have any problem with things that have grown as I make the changes.  I hope this makes sense.  I guess what I'm trying to say is, I don't see why you would have to start/rebuild your city again.

Great work as always.   &apls

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on July 14, 2007, 02:41:12 AM
Wonderful update, meldolion! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Snaper on July 18, 2007, 09:53:29 AM
Wonderful update l'ami, I love  &apls
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Ennedi on July 19, 2007, 11:01:15 PM
I was here long time ago and I see a great development!  :thumbsup:

I love the region view and the shoreline.
My favourite pics from last update: 8.01, 8,02, 8,09, 8.18 and 8.19 (I would have nothing against living here  ;))
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 20, 2007, 10:14:17 AM
Magnificent update, meldolion! I love the mix of skyscrapers and residential areas! Have fun on your holiday, and I'll look forward to seeing more of your work when you get back!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on July 21, 2007, 07:43:19 PM
I must echo what the others said. That was an excellent update.

Just wondering, the industrial port in Illian - is that Ebou Dar (well, it's in the same location as the city in the book)?

Looks like you're about to build around Mayene, but that's like, swampland. Maybe it should be a park? :P
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on August 02, 2007, 08:22:44 AM
Quote from: Shadow Assassin on July 21, 2007, 07:43:19 PM
I must echo what the others said. That was an excellent update.

Just wondering, the industrial port in Illian - is that Ebou Dar (well, it's in the same location as the city in the book)?

Looks like you're about to build around Mayene, but that's like, swampland. Maybe it should be a park? :P

well,
first of all thanks fot the kind comments :)

about Ebou Dar: no , The industrial ort in Illian is in fact where Illian is in the books; Ebou Dar is west of it (the next river mouth), in the region view is across the two quads named Illian and Windbiter's Fingers.

Mayene is in my region the CBD of the city of Tear.

here is a comparison between the two maps:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg175.imageshack.us%2Fimg175%2F2798%2Frandland1184106550lq0.jpg&hash=d6cd51a597adb2ffcb65316f3ac3c28a533789e0)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg176.imageshack.us%2Fimg176%2F6060%2Fmaprandlandsa8.jpg&hash=3a67a545c40a60113b5a8def3742f550e3b1fa1a)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 02, 2007, 10:38:13 AM
Wow, in comparison to the real map, yours looks fantastic, meldolion! It's great to see where the inspiration comes from! I'll be waiting patiently for more development.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on August 02, 2007, 11:23:46 PM
Ah, I see.

It's just that on my map, they're mixed up for some reason...

Shame you can't really show Far Madding on an island due to lack of space, but it still looks good.

Have you decided what you're going to use for the White Tower in Tar Valon?
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on August 03, 2007, 12:59:05 AM
Quote from: Shadow Assassin on August 02, 2007, 11:23:46 PM

Have you decided what you're going to use for the White Tower in Tar Valon?

Yeas, to be precise I've already built the White Tower in Tar Valon... it's a tall spire of which at the moment I don't remember the name... It will be in a strage position respect than the original but I like how the layout of the city is coming up :)

If you have some suggestion for the white tower  you are welcome :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Snaper on August 03, 2007, 04:11:19 AM
Waaaw, wonderful regional view  :thumbsup:

Bravo  &apls
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on August 03, 2007, 06:50:09 AM
Fantastic region overview, meldolion! Looking forward to the next update...
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on August 03, 2007, 07:14:00 AM
Here is a Regional Overview in which you can see tha base layout of Tar Valon, and get a glimpse of the White Tower....

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg451.imageshack.us%2Fimg451%2F9703%2Frandland1186149827iv6.jpg&hash=35347fc8a7e891b0d9a746526577a7b8a254aa25)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on August 04, 2007, 01:57:59 AM
"Tar Valon" is looking great so far! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 04, 2007, 01:06:13 PM
Love the region map, meldolion! I can't wait to see how you develop Tar Valon, too!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Schulmanator on August 06, 2007, 07:57:50 AM
An impressive MD indeed. I enjoyed seeing your progress and variety of buildings. It's one to watch for sure!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Pat on August 10, 2007, 12:08:29 AM

you know Meldolion i swear i've been here before but i guess im wrong and im sorry... i really love your region map that is just awsome... in the prev update i loved seeing the st broadcast station errrr i mean now the Devotions Broadcast station lol... great MD you have here and i will be sure to be back again - pat
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on August 10, 2007, 01:32:33 AM
Hi all,
I really want to thank you for visiting my MD :)

well, after holidays my region went through the CAM migration, which wasn't so hard having downloaded the megapacks and dependecies a bit of time ago :)

Is with a bit of boldness I announce you the developing and growing of the capital city of Randland: Tar Valon, with the mithical White Tower where the mighty powers of Aes Seday (the ruling class in Randland) reside...

I'ts a short update, but I'm planning to ost more pictures as the city developement continues  ;)

Meldolion's Randland Update 9

As always first a region shot:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg263.imageshack.us%2Fimg263%2F3479%2Frandland1186732495nw5.jpg&hash=5ca97653a01cd00f24b62c8db0c22c359ebbec8f)
9.1

The developing CBD
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg172.imageshack.us%2Fimg172%2F2470%2Ftarvalonmay222911867328ep5.jpg&hash=8cdc004d8ed05f4242e587756dcc27059955fd79)
9.2

Small density residential area (rich people live there :D) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg444.imageshack.us%2Fimg444%2F1773%2Ftarvalonmay222911867328ge3.jpg&hash=9d6a4ed2651f6d2c38f11292d2543cd7eec577e2)
9.3

Detail of Residentials
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg405.imageshack.us%2Fimg405%2F6939%2Ftarvalonmay312911867330oe9.jpg&hash=047c04fe0cfc3416e3cd217823f82ebe1a83c7f5)
9.4

more picture soon!! Promised :D


Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: rooker1 on August 10, 2007, 03:42:16 AM
Great work.  I love how the city follows the river and comtours of the land.  Very realistic and pleasing to the eyes.  Only one problem, not enough pictures for me........lol.  See you again soon.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Pat on August 10, 2007, 10:21:36 AM

WoW that was a awsome update... i loved that region shot  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on August 10, 2007, 10:26:43 AM
That's a very nice looking region! Also great CBD so far and residential area! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Russell on August 11, 2007, 05:23:39 PM
This MD represents just the sort of realism that I aspire to get away from with my nonsensical Bliss, and therefore it deserves every praise it gets, especially for the terraforming.  &apls
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on August 12, 2007, 04:41:28 AM
Quote from: Russell on August 11, 2007, 05:23:39 PM
This MD represents just the sort of realism that I aspire to get away from with my nonsensical Bliss, and therefore it deserves every praise it gets, especially for the terraforming.  &apls

but I like your "nonsensical" Bliss just for it's twisted nonsensical way to exist :P
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 12, 2007, 10:00:42 AM
Another fantastic update, my friend! Your CBD is coming along quite nicely, I'll be looking forward to seeing more development! Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Snaper on August 16, 2007, 03:56:55 AM
Very beautiful, I love your reginal view  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dedgren on August 18, 2007, 10:38:22 PM
Luca, I'll echo our friend Snaper- give us a big, beautiful region pic.  I'm ruining my eyes trying to see what I would want to from the one in the update.

Randland Rules!


David
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on August 22, 2007, 03:09:03 AM
well well, seems it's time fo another update.... :)

In this update I'll show you the development of the capital city of Randland: Tar Valon

hope you like :)

Randland Update 10
Tar Valon

Region Shot:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg248.imageshack.us%2Fimg248%2F5896%2Frandland1187775939cg4.jpg&hash=79482007fc7533acd82a9603e492896591a90aec)
10.1

Pics of Industrial district:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg530.imageshack.us%2Fimg530%2F3804%2Ftarvalonnov276118777572mk7.jpg&hash=a244243b341a2e86cf84bb5dacd44c449fe4aec7)
10.2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg211.imageshack.us%2Fimg211%2F2258%2Ftarvalonnov576118777574ry9.jpg&hash=dc28424f187b5aa0c0a1f14260fc4f0f1a731ac4)
10.3

The CBD
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg521.imageshack.us%2Fimg521%2F7530%2Ftarvalonnov157611877758jh0.jpg&hash=e51763dcea545d0efdbc941e5b06e1a29b0302fa)
10.4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg245.imageshack.us%2Fimg245%2F5862%2Ftarvalonoct137611877756go2.jpg&hash=45e53a7d431d682ca806b9cdc69d9ff4e62e61e3)
10.5

Closeup on CBD Core:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg250.imageshack.us%2Fimg250%2F8356%2Ftarvalonnov117611877757yc2.jpg&hash=860b1c38dd44a43a8be25e4e38ae5faf6a146c8a)
10.6

Residential Areas:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg300.imageshack.us%2Fimg300%2F3185%2Ftarvalonoct247611877756cx3.jpg&hash=ecd8d29299f7c2c4ea226a411ecf344efdb0acfb)
10.7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F6117%2Ftarvalonoct297611877757in8.jpg&hash=b8250cb87ea3fc5d4b5f742adc90b3d8b0c0c8a6)
10.8

Tar Valon Central station
where young girls arrive to be tested to become Aes Sedai in White Tower
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg207.imageshack.us%2Fimg207%2F9731%2Ftarvalonoct187611877756cs1.jpg&hash=9770bc451b23c5b0075c6908e8c8b95ef1a92033)
10.9

The White Tower and it's grounds
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg170.imageshack.us%2Fimg170%2F9981%2Ftarvalonoct167611877756uc7.jpg&hash=d88a9c3157afd38770dfc44feedb5f873188c206)
10.10

As you can see this is still WIP so i'll keep toy posted of developments ;)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: rooker1 on August 22, 2007, 04:56:08 AM
Very good update.  I really like picture 10.5 and 10.6. Maybe the river might look better ifit had some trees lining it.  Just my opinion though.   ;)

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on August 22, 2007, 05:44:24 AM
The capital city of Randland is looking very great!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 22, 2007, 09:19:21 AM
Tar Valon looks great, my friend! I love the industries and the city center and residential areas are fabulous! Keep up the great work, meldolion!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on September 04, 2007, 06:04:54 AM
Hello all,
here is my attempt at a small village with a mountain road that leads to a mountain pass please be kind :D

first of all a general view
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg80.imageshack.us%2Fimg80%2F3523%2Falmothsep14031188908736pa4.jpg&hash=75416a3c7c78f22926e0a792f6fce0c29a103ab7)
11.1

the small village of Almoth:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg519.imageshack.us%2Fimg519%2F5493%2Falmothsep28031188908801ts5.jpg&hash=07f8f09c543df287c91fecf71b5f3a616def1c97)
11.2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg179.imageshack.us%2Fimg179%2F7985%2Falmothsep25031188908780ra4.jpg&hash=fb50e6c9f06058e41d3fd5c1155df11e0b7463a0)
11.3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg524.imageshack.us%2Fimg524%2F3775%2Falmothsep27031188908792er3.jpg&hash=8f432ad263770299282a838877b1b90d3a9170d3)

the road to Almoth Pass
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg528.imageshack.us%2Fimg528%2F1852%2Falmothoct9031188908886og4.jpg&hash=adcb12b4b1fb6dc0175b4cc5b39beb7c3c11c371)
11.4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg207.imageshack.us%2Fimg207%2F9847%2Falmothoct8031188908880qr2.jpg&hash=a9b6b3a74bd389cecaca77834c3becac965e951e)
11.5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg299.imageshack.us%2Fimg299%2F592%2Falmothoct6031188908866xa8.jpg&hash=93607d38eb3164401729bb3f21a28217558d85c9)
11.6 the Pass

Now just a question:
the following picture shows a rail stop ad a rural station:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg519.imageshack.us%2Fimg519%2F6803%2Falmothoct1031188908823hd6.jpg&hash=8cd792a324aca2c3e1160d12a87f26209207ffb4)
do you know of some bat or lot thath allows to terminate a rural railway not in a such ugly way?

As alway comments and costructive criticism is welcome :)

Luca
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: rooker1 on September 04, 2007, 06:19:09 AM
Great work on the windy roads through the mountains.  Nice small town feel, I can't wait to see what else you have for us.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 04, 2007, 09:06:45 AM
Wow, great update, my friend! Your mountains looks fabulous, and you've done a fine job building in them. I'll be looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Pat on September 04, 2007, 01:20:20 PM
Luca im sorry to say i dont know what would look good to terminate the line... But other wise great update threw the scenic area  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on September 05, 2007, 06:07:16 AM
Welcome to page 8!

Another great looking update! Wonderful work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Ennedi on September 05, 2007, 02:49:41 PM
Hello meldolion,

Your region development is really great - the region view is fantastic!  :thumbsup:

Very realistic smaller cities with farm fields, they blend very well with surrounding hills  &apls, also forests add a lot to this view

Your small village is very charming, I see You start to build windy roads - good luck and be aware  :D

As for your question about railway end: I have some suggestions, but of course you don't need to agree with them  ;)
1. Don't make a curve just before the end. The rail texture you use (it is from Jeronij's street side mod) looks great, but only on straight lines.
2. there are some rail stations terminus type (where rail line ends), but all of them are too large. I had in old region a small japanese station with only one platform, but also this station is about 6-7 tiles long.
3. Maybe you can put a small rail maintenance lot at the end - something like this? It will optical hide the ugly end

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg404.imageshack.us%2Fimg404%2F8587%2Fimg0756impmeldjz7.jpg&hash=c7cd26ae7d7a4c1191351ca3e6e7436eab169ee9)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg404.imageshack.us%2Fimg404%2F3781%2Fimg0757impmeldim3.jpg&hash=9dc92992a21a7a0b7aa5310350144b3333b84855)

Or without rail catenaries

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg404.imageshack.us%2Fimg404%2F8939%2Fimg0758impmeldgu3.jpg&hash=fdde8b543d6cc72ee174d34567e50749466a49a0)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on September 10, 2007, 06:31:49 AM
ohhh well.....
first of all thanks Ennedi for your Advice!!!

now, I'm trying to port Randland on a bigger map: from the actual 4x4 big city tiles to a 15x10 big city tiles (i tried something as big as 20x15 but my laptop cannto handle it :'( )

here is a preview of the region from terraformer:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg502.imageshack.us%2Fimg502%2F1224%2Frandland22ox1.th.jpg&hash=e38a9e3747d647d9d3f9e14a205d35b8f32b84c2) (http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=randland22ox1.jpg)

and HERE  (http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=randland22ox1.jpg)the real image size (1.7 MB....)

I decided to make it rectangular to respect the original proprotions of the map....

I'll keep you informed of developements :D

EDIT: well, my home pc handles easily a 20x15 map so I'll give it a try :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on September 11, 2007, 04:48:30 AM
Fantastic new map/ region, meldolion! Great work on that! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dragonshardz on September 12, 2007, 04:25:28 PM
i hate to be your party pooper, meldolion, but Tar Valon is on an island and that seems to be very conspicouosly missing.

Also, Dragonmount seems to be missing as well....

If you expand it much more, try going into the desert that is off to the east where the...umm...

<rummages through bookcases>

...ah, yes, where the Aiel live.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on September 13, 2007, 12:41:54 AM
Quote from: dragonshardz on September 12, 2007, 04:25:28 PM
i hate to be your party pooper, meldolion, but Tar Valon is on an island and that seems to be very conspicouosly missing.

Also, Dragonmount seems to be missing as well....

If you expand it much more, try going into the desert that is off to the east where the...umm...

<rummages through bookcases>

...ah, yes, where the Aiel live.

I know I know DragonShardz  &mmm  in the new region I'll try to recreate at lest TarValon on it's Island, and Dragonmount as well :)

For the Aiel waste, at first i thought I could include Shara also (the land on the very far east of the continent), but that would have been meant a much bigger region, and it Terraformer thah would be impossible to handle.

Thanks for visiting, and I'm always glad to hear of someone other than me that reads that beautiful novels :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on September 13, 2007, 04:10:58 AM
Psst, I read them too, you know. :P

You will need to edit the terraformer map a little bit more to ensure extra details can be added (like the swamp-ish area east of Emond's Field), as well as the Two Rivers.

The larger scale will allow you to make the map true to what Robert Jordan envisioned of "Randland".
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on September 13, 2007, 04:32:42 AM
yes of course, but at 20x15 there is not so much detail to add....

looking at the map it appears ity would be possible to render TarValon in its island version tough :)

here is a preview of the grid superimposed on the original map:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg250.imageshack.us%2Fimg250%2F8436%2Frandland2jz4.th.jpg&hash=57c5f93244b2560f9e93381465b697eaf90604d9) (http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=randland2jz4.jpg)

BEWARE! The image is BIG
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dragonshardz on September 13, 2007, 05:50:23 PM
well, i thought about it, maybe just the aiel lands around Rhuidean, but as a separate region.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on September 25, 2007, 12:50:02 AM
Hi all,

this is just to tell everyone I'm not MIA.... $%Grinno$%

but tying to reterraform the big region of Randland (16x12 Big cities), I'm waiting for some addition RAM for my lapto so terraformer  can handle such region :)

with just 1GB of RAM is a slooooooow going  &mmm

here is a glimpse of the development so far:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg300.imageshack.us%2Fimg300%2F6571%2Frandlanddc2.th.jpg&hash=4f7f3f50d88bff95f59f5682adb25cdd8ebe2bb2) (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=randlanddc2.jpg)


stay tuned!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on September 25, 2007, 03:02:52 AM
16x12?

Ouch.

Good luck with that endeavour.

However... I heard quite recently that Robert Jordan has passed away. The good news, though, is that the (draft of?) 12th book was sent to the publisher just before his death. So, it'll hopefully come out once the people who are writing on his behalf finish the book.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dragonshardz on September 25, 2007, 03:52:04 PM
Yes, sadly, Robert Jordan has passed away  :'( However, since it was from a blood disease, he knew it was coming and spent time writing down what had to happen in the last book(s?). He died as comfortably as one can die, with his friends and family with him.

To Robert Jordan, a great man and an awesome writer.  :wings:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Danthe on September 26, 2007, 04:04:43 AM
wow, fantastic map, I like it :thumbsup: You will plaining a big region, I wish success for you.
If you find still a small rural terminal, I recomended two tiles timber platform from NOB. You find this (http://hide-inoki.com/~nob/lot_station.htm) (for end of page).

To next...
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on October 15, 2007, 08:25:10 AM
Hi all!!

well, I've not fled to a remote island without internet connection, but I'm acutally busy terraforming the new map for Randland....

here is animage of the development so far, please tell me what you think of it :)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg138.imageshack.us%2Fimg138%2F7913%2Frandland2av9.th.jpg&hash=2b371a52ebc54d12e8bc48021829c40808ba132d) (http://img138.imageshack.us/my.php?image=randland2av9.jpg)

clicking on image opens one larger :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dragonshardz on October 15, 2007, 04:23:13 PM
Hey look, Tar Valon and Dragonmount!

btw, could you send this map to me when you're done?
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 15, 2007, 05:57:33 PM
Ooh, the map's looking great, meldolion! Can't wait to see how you develop it further, my friend!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on October 16, 2007, 01:02:29 AM
Quote from: dragonshardz on October 15, 2007, 04:23:13 PM
Hey look, Tar Valon and Dragonmount!

btw, could you send this map to me when you're done?

Sure! Maybe I will post it to the lex :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dragonshardz on October 16, 2007, 04:45:45 PM
the reason i wanted it is because i am starting a new MD, my old one died (atrophy is a horrible thing). this one is going to be multi-region, so i am looking around for cool maps to use. please, meldolion, upload it to the LEX! it is awesome!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Pat on October 16, 2007, 05:51:33 PM
meldolion that is a wonderful map!!! Great job....
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on October 17, 2007, 12:33:16 AM
Quote from: dragonshardz on October 16, 2007, 04:45:45 PM
the reason i wanted it is because i am starting a new MD, my old one died (atrophy is a horrible thing). this one is going to be multi-region, so i am looking around for cool maps to use. please, meldolion, upload it to the LEX! it is awesome!

Ok as soon as I finish the terraforming I'll put the sc4m and the config on the LEX :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dragonshardz on October 17, 2007, 03:58:18 PM
thanks sorry to be a bother, but it's awesome and i WANT IT.

Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on October 18, 2007, 01:32:33 AM
Quote from: dragonshardz on October 17, 2007, 03:58:18 PM
thanks sorry to be a bother, but it's awesome and i WANT IT.



dear friend,
I'm pleased to announce that I put the map in the candidacies for the LEX :)
In a short period you should see it on the LEX

Anyway, here is the link to the candidacy: [LINKIE] (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2710.0;topicseen)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on November 05, 2007, 01:16:47 AM
Hi guys!

the new region is finished, I've also created the skeleton of the highway system :)

here are two pics of the region

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg267.imageshack.us%2Fimg267%2F7458%2Frandland2censusch6.th.jpg&hash=cc9e545aaa16bf0492308991b545418db18e291b) (http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=randland2censusch6.jpg)

and  one with Highways

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg223.imageshack.us%2Fimg223%2F9536%2Frandland2censushwyn1.th.jpg&hash=f8286574b781df4c71bd4db63ab75983e4bfc379) (http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=randland2censushwyn1.jpg)

please let me know what you think of it :)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on November 05, 2007, 01:46:28 AM
Well, the thing is, I can't even see the highways on that map. :P
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Ennedi on November 05, 2007, 01:51:12 AM
@meldolion, your map looks very good, but I think you should check another codes in Imageshack - it is possible to make these pictures bigger, this map is worth of looking at it :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on November 05, 2007, 02:05:41 AM
Quote from: Shadow Assassin on November 05, 2007, 01:46:28 AM
Well, the thing is, I can't even see the highways on that map. :P

:D You are right!!! It's all Imageshack fault: it resized the image :|

%confuso

Solved! was a problem with the image size (in KB), Hmageshack has a limit of 1.5MB per image...

here is the right link

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg411.imageshack.us%2Fimg411%2F1737%2Frandland2censushwdu0.th.jpg&hash=5a744086e74c02c21d7bc028baa807892accf84e) (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=randland2censushwdu0.jpg)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on November 05, 2007, 07:22:10 AM
Fantastic looking map(s) there! Wonderful work on it so far, meldolion! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dragonshardz on November 05, 2007, 02:46:59 PM
looks great!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: beskhu3epnm on November 08, 2007, 07:41:40 AM
Just read this front to back! Great job, with the new map you have your work cut out for you, big time. Those interested in the map, it's in the final stages of review.

I got this one bookmarked now, great work on it.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: BigSlark on November 08, 2007, 08:09:42 AM
Excellent MD, I've just read the whole thing!

Ill_Tonsko made an excellent small terminus, its basically passenger platforms and a small parking lot. If this is also a freight line, PEG's Rural Freight Siding would look good, as would his Rural Freight Station.

I've been thinking about doing a small (6 or 8x3 or 4) rural freight yard, for the end of those rural branch lines. I just need December to get here so I'll have the time! :D

Cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on November 14, 2007, 08:00:55 AM
Hi all,
first thanks for the kind comments,

second, following the precious advices from Besk, I've developed the final version of that BIG map, and with Besk approval has been posted to SC4LEX :)

here is a region census shot of this final version

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg99.imageshack.us%2Fimg99%2F4305%2Frandland2census800x600si8.jpg&hash=1a329498e6e5478ff7d8cbf384d1883b94ba3ced)

now,
I'll try to populate that BIG piece of land :D
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: pvarcoe on November 14, 2007, 08:27:07 AM
That is a sweet looking map Meldolion!
Great job on the rivers.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on November 14, 2007, 08:57:09 AM
That final version is looking wonderful, meldolion! :thumbsup:
Looking forward to the development! ;)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: beskhu3epnm on November 14, 2007, 09:46:34 AM
The map is amazing, guys. I recommend you download it and test it out in game. meldolion is very skilled at that terraformer, and he had excellent vision in recreating this.

Very impressed!
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: dragonshardz on November 14, 2007, 02:58:45 PM
awesome meldolion. Let's get started, shall we?
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on November 15, 2007, 06:53:24 AM
Interesting, the fact that I can see that you started in Far Madding. Why there?

It'd be interesting to know your reasons behind starting in a particular place on the map. I also am looking forward to seeing the first update.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on November 15, 2007, 07:08:54 AM
well, I started in Far Madding because........

...


I liked the location :D


Anyway, I'm going to restart the map from scratch so there will be no Far Madding...
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on December 03, 2007, 08:58:04 AM
well......


It has been long time from last update.... Real life, lack of time.... the usual lame excuses :D

I've started the development of the BIG region......

here are a couple of pics.... :)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg519.imageshack.us%2Fimg519%2F3268%2Frandland21196700047ln9.jpg&hash=24382579481d0498073e0c78adf4b5d7f4691b35)

I'm tring to develop some big low density residential areas here to start the development of the first CBD south of it.

and here is a shot of the development...

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg137.imageshack.us%2Fimg137%2F6707%2Fq155dec3121196700269yo0.jpg&hash=17979392268295adecaf2a088578252ba1135e80)

.... till next time
Luca
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on December 03, 2007, 09:55:21 AM
That is looking great so far! Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on January 09, 2008, 05:10:32 AM
Meldolion's Randland Update

Hi all,
the development of this big Region continues, and I've started to develop what on the original map is the city of Illian...
I've yet to develop the Harbour (Illian is a big Harbour city in Randland) but I hope you'll like it anyway :)

first of all a partial region view:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg134.imageshack.us%2Fimg134%2F1602%2Frandland21199882684co6.jpg&hash=e9a21f1821a1981a4d39cdb4033009817f47e719)

a view of suburbs....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg292.imageshack.us%2Fimg292%2F9769%2Fq155jun26361199883019qm3.jpg&hash=1d255b69db2d6e47dbd259f7890f20cf5772355c)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg185.imageshack.us%2Fimg185%2F6106%2Fq155jun25361199883005qw7.jpg&hash=a2a0489d70cd5d00337bf10111ad11cfc00b9240)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg134.imageshack.us%2Fimg134%2F9135%2Fq155jul1361199883039ax4.jpg&hash=9fbaf0f3ebd5f093dc1e43d05aefe84308867c91)

to industrial area....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg261.imageshack.us%2Fimg261%2F8871%2Fq155jul12361199883091hb9.jpg&hash=1d748f882dd8a2e18e174033fff8b2fb58271cbc)

and to what will be the CBD...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg185.imageshack.us%2Fimg185%2F5229%2Fq171jul15221199883348lj2.jpg&hash=7efc77e152961b8159d09d5283829b418d6a2f3f)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg169.imageshack.us%2Fimg169%2F6268%2Fq171jul6221199883271ik8.jpg&hash=3d93b91290185e1295af6241bcaef6c7870bbd99)
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Ennedi on January 09, 2008, 06:14:59 AM
Hello Luca,

Very nice to see the development on your great map  :thumbsup:
The regional view looks impressive (especially with these city numbers... :D)

Very nice suburbs, I think the waterfront will be very interesting after some development

Good luck!
Adam :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on January 09, 2008, 06:58:37 AM
Very nice so far, but check your display settings. You seem to be missing overlay textures [turn everything up to max to see everything]...

Otherwise, it's wonderful.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on January 09, 2008, 07:07:29 AM
Quote from: Shadow Assassin on January 09, 2008, 06:58:37 AM
Very nice so far, but check your display settings. You seem to be missing overlay textures [turn everything up to max to see everything]...

Otherwise, it's wonderful.

%confuso :o
Where did you see those missing overlay textures? btw, effectively not all pictures were taken with max details....
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: Shadow Assassin on January 12, 2008, 08:29:13 PM
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8871/q155jul12361199883091hb9.jpg

Well, the effect's worst in this picture [the residential area]. That can be fixed by simply turning some game details up to maximum. I can't recall off the top of my head which controls that detail.
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: meldolion on January 29, 2008, 02:50:32 PM
Illian Sneak peek.....


(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg120.imageshack.us%2Fimg120%2F9715%2Frandland21201624354jx6.jpg&hash=e0a1fc719e402e07da0f904909e4b314ecbb30bf)

a small update to tell you this region is not dead yet :)

Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 29, 2008, 10:25:15 PM
This is fantastic! Glad to see things are rolling here, meldolion! I'll definitely be looking forward to more progress!

Dustin
Title: Re: Meldolion's Randland
Post by: bat on January 30, 2008, 04:18:14 AM
Yes, great new region overview there! Also looking forward to more...