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City Showcase (All games welcome) => Mayors' Diaries => Inactive Best Sellers => Topic started by: emgmod on October 24, 2009, 09:00:05 PM

Poll
Question: Where to head to next?
Option 1: Daloa Part 2 votes: 1
Option 2: Train to Colbitz votes: 3
Option 3: Other (specify) votes: 1
Title: U-Build-It SE - Daloa Sights
Post by: emgmod on October 24, 2009, 09:00:05 PM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg42.imageshack.us%2Fimg42%2F9482%2Ftitleq.png&hash=d3e184afb970adff1b1a4d5a43e31dbac7109cac)
I had an idea a while ago that I posted in Dan's Place (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=8579.msg277563#msg277563). It might have never been made if I didn't accidentally clear 1/3 of my Plugins folder. Because this would be impossible to fix, I cleared the plugins folder and all the cities I had. Then I remembered this old idea. I made U-Build-It.

Rules:
-YOU have to suggest Plugins. No more than 4 per post.
  -Don't say everything made by x or anything you made.
  -Switching between US and Euro textures is fine. Just ask and I will set up a poll to change it.
  -Suggesting Packs like RMIP are fine.
  -If you are not specific enough, I'm going to select things within that general category.
-The general layout of transportation is in your control. You can vote and state arguments for/against things.

Updates
Update 1: The small town of Invernessen (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg284519#msg284519)
Update 1.5: WinDirStat #1 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg284628#msg284628)
Update 2: Time to finally start (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg285103#msg285103)
Update 2.5: WinDirStat #2 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg287282#msg287282)
Update 3: Route 27, The end of the world, and Dust bowls (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg288023#msg288023)
Update 3.33: How about a poem? (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg288245#msg288245)
Update 4: The all new Maxis-B-Gone! (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg289383#msg289383)
Update 5: U-Build-It - Pathfinder Freight and Repeat-A-Lot Corp. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg292908#msg292908)
Update 6: Canals and a Road Trip (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg294400#msg294400)
Special Part 1: Rail Trip Planning (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg296371#msg296371)
Special Part 2: Rail Trip Day 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg296577#msg296577)
Special Part 3: Holiday Trains (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg296830#msg296830)
Special Part 4: North Daloa+The Amazing Diagonal Bridge (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg297525#msg297525)
Special Part 5: Cambridge Air Tours (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg298011#msg298011)
Christmas Special #1: Believe (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg298176#msg298176)
Special Part 6: The Tri-Name Area (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg299415#msg299415)
Special Part 7: Daloa University (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg300347#msg300347)
Special Part 8: History Lesson! (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg301672#msg301672)
Special Part 9: And now, the end is here (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg303555#msg303555)
Special Part 10: 4200 Pixel mosaic (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg305684#msg305684)
Update 6: Welcome back to Invernessen! (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg306012#msg306012)

Title: Re: U-Build-It [110% Interactive]
Post by: adroman on October 24, 2009, 09:16:55 PM
Sorry, but I really don't see how this is going to work...

I read and re-read your post and I'm still confused... if you don't know what the map looks like, how are we going to?

I don't know what to make of this  ???
Title: Re: U-Build-It [110% Interactive]
Post by: emgmod on October 24, 2009, 09:18:38 PM
Sorry if it's confusing. I was kind of jotting notes down here. I'm going to reorganize it now.

Edit: Should be easier to understand now.
Title: Re: U-Build-It [110% Interactive]
Post by: sumwonyuno on October 24, 2009, 10:07:56 PM
I understand what you're trying to do. :thumbsup: I'll leave it up to others to do the plugins picking for you.  (That does sound unfortunate about losing all that content.)

I'll be definitely suggesting things for the transportation and the zoning for whatever map you choose.
Title: Re: U-Build-It [110% Interactive]
Post by: sumwonyuno on October 26, 2009, 01:15:05 PM
Hmm, no one yet has suggested plugins or a map.  I'll suggest a river valley map with high mountains on each side (I don't have an example).  As for plugins, the Street Addon Mod and some sort of terrain texture mod to go with the river valley map.
Title: Re: U-Build-It [110% Interactive]
Post by: dragonshardz on October 26, 2009, 02:23:17 PM
How about Invermere Valley? Good set of REALLY high mountains, rivers (ploppable and default water), plenty of room for large and small cities.
Title: Re: U-Build-It [110% Interactive]
Post by: WC_EEND on October 26, 2009, 02:54:14 PM
I see where you want to go, but it would be hard to realise in my opinion
Title: U-Build-It - The small town of [name1]
Post by: emgmod on November 01, 2009, 10:44:27 AM
***Plugins I got***

sumwonyuno:  Street Addon Mod (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1594), CPT OlympicTerrain Mod1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1637)
dragonshardz:  JRJ Transparent Plopable Water (http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1227)
Me:  NHP Ennedi Slope Mod (http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1512), CPT No7a Olympic Coast Tree Controller (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1638), miscellaneous important plugins.


***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  Great. Find me a better rail station than the Maxis one.
dragonshardz:  Thank you for the map. I don't know why I overlooked it earlier.
WC_EEND :  We will see if it works in the next few updates.


Update 1: The small town of Invernessen
The only two paths through the Invernessec Valley are Route 27, and the Invernessec Valley Railroad parallel to it.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg21.imageshack.us%2Fimg21%2F9593%2Fu11y.jpg&hash=9dcb0c7e6e7d3eda9bfedadb1853efe7a046c841)

As the two paths continue, they meet up with the only town in the valley, Invernessen. I need some custom buildings for this town.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg5.imageshack.us%2Fimg5%2F4619%2Fu13g.jpg&hash=707ca17cdf3be571557e73e5d73d3846670a212b)

This is the Invernessen railroad station. The horribleness of this station is the reason why nobody moved to Invernessen yet.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg5.imageshack.us%2Fimg5%2F4630%2Fu14z.jpg&hash=41d2b1bb7ba1e4cd21a89f9265f1f2600c2ca3cf)

Across the map edge from Invernessen is the rest of the town. Nothing amazing here.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg5.imageshack.us%2Fimg5%2F3640%2Fu12z.jpg&hash=9d36b34f1502dbb1aa6f9d2249f5c741f7513651)

***I need from you today...***
-A name for the town and valley
-A water mod
-Farms
-Houses
-Small stores
-A better passenger+freight station.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The small town of [name1]
Post by: WC_EEND on November 01, 2009, 10:52:34 AM
I'd go for the peg brigantine water mod ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The small town of [name1]
Post by: sumwonyuno on November 01, 2009, 01:00:04 PM
One of the things that struck me in your pictures was the (plopped?) water.  It's quite sparkly, so I suggest Sparkling Valley for the town name (as well as the valley).  :P

As for the rail stations, I've only used the Marrast (orthogonal and diagonal) passenger rail stations (the ones with the green roof).  They're not flashy, but they're definitely not Maxis.  As for freight, I don't often use it; I just run the rail line through the industrial/agriculture area or use a road.  I've skimmed the LEX and found this:
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1838
It looks nice, I think I'll use it too when I try to remake the old Oahu Railway & Land Company rails for my region.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The small town of [name1]
Post by: Luke09 on November 01, 2009, 01:31:50 PM
For the passenger station,i suggest Wye Station,that you can found in STEX.I think its from il tonkson.its a beauty one.
In LEX you can found lots of small stores and farms.Sorry about for no links,but im a little busy today,your md is looking good,and can turn in a great project  :thumbsup:.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The small town of [name1]
Post by: dragonshardz on November 01, 2009, 02:36:53 PM
I have a name for the valley. Invernessec Valley, and the town can be called Invernessen
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The small town of [name1]
Post by: kbieniu7 on November 01, 2009, 02:48:06 PM
Twon nac be called Wełecz  :D But i don't hope you'll choose it :D
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The small town of Invernessen
Post by: KoV Liberty on November 01, 2009, 06:58:26 PM
Interesting idea...

Water: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2042 Specifiacally, the water mod 500.dat.

And for buildings, may I suggest any ones by Mattb325? They are quite good and fit well in a rural community.

Title: U-Build-It - A teaser provided by WinDirStat
Post by: emgmod on November 01, 2009, 08:28:32 PM
***Replies***

WC_EEND:  I find that mod a standard water mod. I'm probably going to use Driftmaster07's suggestion.
sumwonyuno:  The sparkly water is Maxis Game water. I also can use that pack in the future.
Luke09:  I like that station, but I need a passenger/freight station. I'll keep it for later.
dragonshardz:  Guess what the new town name is.
kbieniu7:  That would be a great idea for a second town name.
Driftmaster07:  Got it. Download the whole Mattb325 cottage collection.

***Look at my Plugins!***
Since this whole MD revolves around Plugins, I'm going to use WinDirStat (http://windirstat.info/) to show you my plugins folder for teasers. Best teaser ever.

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5640/windirstat1.png
While this looks like a mess, some MSPaint color coding reveals a lot...
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9558/windirstat1e.png

That's all for now!
Don't start a debate!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A teaser provided by WinDirStat
Post by: sumwonyuno on November 02, 2009, 01:47:03 PM
I was going to say you need to fix that poll, but then I saw your edited first post.  I never made a poll, so I can't help there.  As for the plugins folder, heh, dependencies are in the majority!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A teaser provided by WinDirStat
Post by: KoV Liberty on November 02, 2009, 06:43:49 PM
Rock on dependancies! Lol. Those seem to be the biggest majority in my plugins too.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A teaser provided by WinDirStat
Post by: danielcote on November 03, 2009, 03:22:47 PM
I like this idea, I think you should use JBès smalltown buildings + spa has some great buildings too! For residential C.P. and Mattb should do the trick + SG appartments and townhomes mixed with some JBsimion coach homes and appartments.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Time to finally start...
Post by: emgmod on November 03, 2009, 10:20:37 PM
***Plugins I got***

sumwonyuno:  Rural Rail Station Pack (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1838)
Luke09:  NDEX ITS Wye Station (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=19131), Various farms 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=54) 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=602) 3 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2057) 4 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=955)
Driftmaster07:  Mas71 Water MODs (500) (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2042), The ENTIRE Mattb325 cottage collection.
dutchneworleanian: PEG MTP LTUSA Container Generator (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=21103), most of madhatter106's stuff.

***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  I'm thinking of other ways to use WinDirStat to show U-Build-It
Driftmaster07 :  They should be the majority unless there are purists that don't download dependencies.
danielcote:  The Smalltown USA series is perfect, but I updated before downloading your plugins.


Update 2: Time to finally start...
We have a Region View that shows growth!
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg40.imageshack.us%2Fimg40%2F6987%2Fregioni.jpg&hash=f39cdf6ceda8c8801ff8855e30e2d93638043816)

East Invernessen finally has farms and houses. There are also a few shops.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg39.imageshack.us%2Fimg39%2F3161%2Fu021.jpg&hash=e2fbfc3bf0c1b3bab7ab8bc49e746ba005406a9e)

West Invernessen is more rural, but still shows growth.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg132.imageshack.us%2Fimg132%2F795%2Fu023u.jpg&hash=0bc716f8663f3e009136223b2a75a1a84e8c906a)

The centerpiece of this growth is the redesigned rail station that looks not ugly.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg43.imageshack.us%2Fimg43%2F2998%2Fu022.jpg&hash=98e9fe6be321a96199f1d57914e7932eb6ddd025)


***I need from you today...***
-A town hall
-Still more rural Plugins
-Eye Candy
-Who wants to have a road named after them?
-Where to expand the farms?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Time to finally start...
Post by: sumwonyuno on November 04, 2009, 12:46:07 AM
The region view looks nice!   :thumbsup:  Though, it seems there might be something missing, as seen on the foundation texture on that rural rail lot.  I'd take a street, and call it Sum Street.   :P
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Time to finally start...
Post by: ecoba on November 04, 2009, 08:39:00 AM
This is quite an interesting project, and a good way, IMO, to rebuild your plugins folder.

I agree with Daniel, download c.p.'s 19th Century Homes (All three sets!), and of Course, Jon (JBSimio)'s Smalltown USA series, as well as his school packs, and (when desired), his University Starter Pack. Of course, download Matt (Mattb325)'s homes, and I would suggest the RLS Homes, and some homes by Jen (Jen_p), I use these, but, I'm not sure if they're the style you're looking for here.

For some more commercial ideas, how about spa's work? They've created some very excellent small commercial buildings and I am very happy when they pop up in my cities.

If you're like me and sometimes get impatient with zoning, why not plop? SimGoober has released all of his commercial buildings in a plop pack, (under Landmarks on the LEX.  :thumbsup: )

Are you using the Invermere Valley map? If so, I would maybe suggest using the Euro Road Textures Mod (be sure to get the update!) by SFBT, on the LEX.

These are of course, just seggestions, and you do not under any circumstances have to download any certain one of these modds.

Remember Dependecies!

Ethan

Welcome to Page 2!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Time to finally start...
Post by: Luke09 on November 04, 2009, 09:03:24 AM
For eye candy i suggest RRP fences,that you can find in 3RR thread.I also suggest the culverts,laso in 3RR.And circular fields(these are farms, ;))that are in 3RR thread too.I liked how those stations have fit in.For mayor hall,have a look in Simpeg,you can found some interesting rural stuff there...
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Time to finally start...
Post by: kbieniu7 on November 04, 2009, 10:04:46 AM
City Hall - maybe it?
http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.372
Or it could be to big, if you want to build very small town, instead of small town  :D
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Time to finally start...
Post by: emgmod on November 04, 2009, 06:02:42 PM
***Replies***
sumwonyuno: That part of the lot has no base texture, and saving causes that to happen on those lots. I think I know the perfect road to be called Sum Street.

ecoba: I'm not really going after a style right now, except that I'm not going to redo all of Route 27 into Euro textures. I already used the Rural Roads Plugin, and I don't want to demolish all of that. I also need some ploppable commercials for that one zone tile that won't grow into a shop.

Luke09: That rail station is probably the best fit for the area. I haven't downloaded anything from the MTP, but I'll see some of it when I get back from California.

kbieniu7: I personally don't like the wall textures on that. I'm thinking about how that bright clean texture would look next to the rail station.

I'm on vacation until November 11, so don't expect an update until about the 14th.
Edit: I got the poll to work. Please vote.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Time to finally start...
Post by: KoV Liberty on November 08, 2009, 01:47:55 PM
Very cool! Have a nice vacation!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Time to finally start...
Post by: ecoba on November 08, 2009, 04:54:28 PM
Oh, well I expect the MTP will really help.

With the Euro Textures it all automatically changes, but you don't have to do it. I would take a look at Battlecat's Adara. His MD is in a similar situation to yours...

Ethan
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Time to finally start...
Post by: kbieniu7 on November 11, 2009, 12:55:31 PM
I voted for Euro, because of I just like them :P But it will look fine also with US textures.

Maybe you will be interested with those rural buildings? http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.210

And I have an idea to the road system. You could make a partition, something like that:
RHW - main highways (if you will make them)
Roads/avenues - primary roads (connecting relative bigger towns, and creating ways trough the region.)
SAM gravel streets - secondary roads (to smaller towns, with bigger density )
and for roads to farms and fields you could use SAM dirt streets?  ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - WinDirStat Round 2
Post by: emgmod on November 11, 2009, 02:49:03 PM
***Plugins I got***

danielcote:  SmalltownUSA - Collector's Edition (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=642), CP 19th Century Houses 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=241) 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=686) 3 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2136)
ecoba(Ethan):  I'm currently working on downloading his list of Plugins.
Luke09 :  RRP Fences(DL both ones) 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1888) 2 (http://www.edgrens.net/SC4D/3RR-ALN_Ploppable_Fences_090218.zip), 3RR Center pivot irrigation fields (http://www.edgrens.net/SC4D/3RR_CPI_080608.zip)
Me: PEG Eternal Rewards (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22829), SFBT Construction Site Set by deejay (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=14360)

***Replies***
Driftmaster07: Thanks, the vacation was nice.
ecoba: I set up a poll to see what kind of textures people want. I voted in it too. Also, Adara is a helpful MD.
kbieniu7: I want to download that, but I need to learn a bit more Polish first. I'll also try adding RHW and using your road system in the next update.


Update 2.5: WinDirStat Round 2
I'm going to give you a bit more information for this WinDirStat teaser.

First, here's the main image and a table to help you understand it.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg40.imageshack.us%2Fimg40%2F7517%2Fw21e.jpg&hash=92dfa97068006ff8f28e8c8089b2296767985f25)(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg691.imageshack.us%2Fimg691%2F642%2Fw2table.png&hash=8012564847a0d398779868a8b999d25eae4a9014)

Next, I have a simple representation of what I recently downloaded.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg44.imageshack.us%2Fimg44%2F9710%2Fw22kt.jpg&hash=ce91646358e4fb2714592f473653c6fc1a9a0dc5)

Finally, here is the overwhelming proof that dependencies are out to kill us.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg10.imageshack.us%2Fimg10%2F8950%2Fw23n.jpg&hash=b2ceaa4f227b5ff22fee1890d42df5c23efa3cb9)

The poll of what road textures I will use will end at Update 4.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - WinDirStat Round 2
Post by: sumwonyuno on November 11, 2009, 02:52:34 PM
The plugin folder is getting pretty interesting.   ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - WinDirStat Round 2
Post by: kbieniu7 on November 12, 2009, 07:04:59 AM
Emgmod, download button is the icon with blue arrow. Most of plugins at Simcitypolska have no dependencies and this one hasn't, either ("brak dependencies").
Title: Re: U-Build-It - WinDirStat Round 2
Post by: danielcote on November 13, 2009, 03:41:11 PM
You should get some spa buildings too. Boy this is a long hefty process.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Route 27, The end of the world, and Dust bowls
Post by: emgmod on November 14, 2009, 11:05:18 PM
***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  Wait for Datpacked Plugins, Detailed dependency sizes, and Plugins compared to vanilla SimCity.
kbieniu7  :  Can you help me translate the registration screen? That's the only thing I have a problem with.
danielcote:  spa buildings... Which ones? All of them are awesome.

Update 3: Route 27, The end of the world, and Dust bowls

[Facing West] Town Hall, the rail station, and the commercial area. I'm thinking of adding a gas station here.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg195.imageshack.us%2Fimg195%2F7391%2Fu31j.jpg&hash=8ba4fecc60734e848ee97f260799c2b39870ac29)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg23.imageshack.us%2Fimg23%2F9440%2Fu32s.jpg&hash=254adf06f48bc2eac047b3b808a04577451d3323)

[Facing North] City Council decided to redesign the farms so fences could be built. Playing Whack-A-Mole with Pedrina farms is annoying in this area.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg4.imageshack.us%2Fimg4%2F2720%2Fu33f.jpg&hash=0eecf8e72fd67cf3fef606646d308679ef2e448f)

[Facing East] At the request of a few townspeople, Invernessen convinced the United Republic of [name3] that parts of Route 27 need upgrading. A stretch of road south of Invernessen was chosen to be the first part upgraded by the [name3] Highway planners.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Femgmod%2FSC4%2Fu3-4.jpg&hash=3a2209cf74b57948877cf173be67cbcfe92ff73f)

[Facing East] Construction started quickly, with a bypass road being built first.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg23.imageshack.us%2Fimg23%2F1416%2Fu35f.jpg&hash=540bbfbcb68e4db8a83f5163c224b1a12407af25)

[Facing East] Then an unnecessary amount of land was turned into a construction site.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg69.imageshack.us%2Fimg69%2F51%2Fu36.jpg&hash=25ffdc1a8025311944286b2f69bf9dd01f224bcc)

[Facing North] The new RHW was being built faster than expected.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Femgmod%2FSC4%2Fu3-7.jpg&hash=6e0f617937abeaec8d1a6c2b5afddc5415bb311f)

[Facing South] Problems stared occurring when the construction crew encountered the first curve in the upgrading project. No matter how much they laid out the roadway, the smooth curve of the old Route 27 cannot be replicated using the RHW.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg4.imageshack.us%2Fimg4%2F7559%2Fu38.jpg&hash=d1ded66b34ce0f9dead7bd7d1756a5516b85fcff)

[Facing South] Deciding to ignore the problem, the workers continued until they tried to build the first fractional angle stretch of RHW. When they were about to lay the asphalt, a problem happens and construction is stalled. First, the bulldozers broke down.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg94.imageshack.us%2Fimg94%2F5835%2Fu39.jpg&hash=59ec10cdd9d7e016660e11dee549c924ee093e39)

Then a fire broke out near the construction.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg109.imageshack.us%2Fimg109%2F9656%2Fu310.jpg&hash=dc6bd936b9ca6d69c2ac4dd971594aec4185a360)

The next time they tried building the FARHW, a tornado popped out from nowhere, took away the equipment, then immediately disappeared.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg29.imageshack.us%2Fimg29%2F9818%2Fu311.jpg&hash=80c829cb0ec5066da6485948b0d8aefe79442b44)

The [name3] Highway Planning Division gave up on the project a week later. One road engineer suggested a theory as to why they cannot create fractional angle RHW. Whenever they complete a segment of FARHW2, the NAM boson time travels (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/science/space/13lhc.html?_r=1) from the future to prevent it from happening.
Future: 1 [name3]: 0
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg21.imageshack.us%2Fimg21%2F6086%2Fu312.jpg&hash=0b1aaf461db9b98406f44cbf1d2de8e5d1f04293)

Ignoring the problems, Invernessen City Council addresses their next problem: The large amount of dust bowl farms. This prompted them to demolish any farms with only dirt. They are deciding to keep farms barely producing anything for now, but might decide to remove them.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg12.imageshack.us%2Fimg12%2F9985%2Fu313.jpg&hash=1c8680b11e330d57ff6d9b46e4ec5e646149adf8)

***I need from you today...***
-Should I use a Blocker on Maxis farms?
-Need... More... Farm... Plugins...
-Should there be a passenger rail service between Invernessen and the rest of [name3]? If so, name a train automata I can use.
-Want a gas station in Invernessen?
-Who wants to have a road named after them?
-Where to expand the farms?
-What shall we name this great nation?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Route 27, The end of the world, and Dust bowls
Post by: strucka on November 15, 2009, 09:06:08 AM
I wouldn't want a road, but sure wuold like a street named after me =) A train link to the rest of the world should be there, but don't know what automata to put on. Probably some old looking train (a diesel engine passenger train without an obvious locomotive (do you know what i mean?) another thing i'd suggest is the SingleTrackRail. About the farms well i'd connect them, make them rectangular a bit more, but with dirtstreets (or those gravel streets) that don't go straight all the way, but change direction a bit and then go straight again, or maybe just curve around. put some trees in between. But just a few.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Route 27, The end of the world, and Dust bowls
Post by: danielcote on November 15, 2009, 10:14:33 AM
A passenger rail service would be nice and for the spa buildings any one that you would like theres too many for me too give you links to or post names because I'm pressed on time.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Route 27, The end of the world, and Dust bowls
Post by: mrbisonm on November 15, 2009, 10:57:42 AM
Nice going and beautiful looking region you got there. Well started and I love those farms of yours. They look just fantastic.
I don't post much in MD's but I lurk a lot, sorry about this, question of not having enough free time, but here I saw two buildings that I never saw before and I would like to have, so please what are these and where can I find them. Thanks and keep it up, I'll be back one day.

Fred

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg109.imageshack.us%2Fimg109%2F3929%2Fu31ja.jpg&hash=f75b2d2f515a0dbd936c1f717b4566b8275a22a2)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Route 27, The end of the world, and Dust bowls
Post by: KoV Liberty on November 15, 2009, 12:13:11 PM
I love whack-a-mole! :D Lol. Anyways, cool update! There is a DL to block the pedrina farms. They are annoying.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Route 27, The end of the world, and Dust bowls
Post by: kbieniu7 on November 15, 2009, 12:24:53 PM
God don't want this highway  :D
Yes, rail would be nice.
You could use those farms http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1794 http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1795 http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1796
And maybe those gas stations in Invernessen :) http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2031
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Route 27, The end of the world, and Dust bowls
Post by: sumwonyuno on November 15, 2009, 02:42:11 PM
That was an entertaining update.  :P

Pedriana! :bomb:

Definitely get a Maxis or a Pedriana Farm blocker, though I think they're inCAMpatible.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: emgmod on November 15, 2009, 09:43:17 PM
***Replies***

strucka:  I think I know what you mean by the train without an obvious locomotive. Somebody on the ST version suggested this train (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=12230), which I'm using right now.
Driftmaster07:  I know there is a Pedrina blocker, but is it CAMpatible?
kbieniu7:  I'm finally going to be able to download that set thanks to your translation.
sumwonyuno:  There's a CAMpatible Maxis blocker out there, but I'm not sure if there is one only for Pedrina.


How about a poem?

The sound of the rails at night,
The lights of a midnight train.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg4.imageshack.us%2Fimg4%2F8486%2F99197781.jpg&hash=e0f665cece061e2b4f3a44181b2af8045ef7d22a)

Running through the town.
Heading to the woods.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg200.imageshack.us%2Fimg200%2F6121%2F54877346.jpg&hash=b00b7107eae1907f5bce2c02794bba6a80e4c6d7)

The rails that break through trees.
The ghosts that haunt the grounds.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg132.imageshack.us%2Fimg132%2F1395%2F13073766.jpg&hash=5de78bfc38dd4372177e4c3dc122e1396365accd)

Passing by the train.
Passing by the Midnight Train.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg4.imageshack.us%2Fimg4%2F6069%2F55492321.jpg&hash=eabb9f0323cb0d6b80c4cc20a77dbbc149c1c220)

***I need from you today...***
-What shall we name this great nation?
-Should I use a Blocker on Maxis farms?
-Need... More... Farm... Plugins...
-Who wants to have a road named after them?
-Where to expand the farms?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: soulchaser on November 15, 2009, 11:58:34 PM
I use the pedriana farm blocker and the cam....never had any problems (as I remember ;) )
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: Battlecat on November 16, 2009, 08:34:18 AM
This is a fascinating approach to the game.  I don't have a lot of suggestions for where to develop, but I can help with the farm plugin issues.  This should help get you started: 

Jmyers Farms Volume 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=601)
Jmyers Farms Volume 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=602)
Jmyers Green Meadows Farm (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1349)
Jmyers Dairy Farms (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1350)
Jmyers Farms Volume 4 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1518)
Jmyers Corn Farms (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2003)
Jmyers Tobacco Farms (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2004)

All the dependency packs are listed at the bottom of the window launched by the hyperlink except for volumes 1 and 2 which are listed in a readme included with the download.  There's tons more farms out there, but based on the current style of your MD, this should get your started pretty nicely.  Let me know if you want another list of links!  Looking forward to your next update.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: kbieniu7 on November 16, 2009, 08:51:07 AM
The name od the country... hmm... maybe Mosavia? :D
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: dragonshardz on November 16, 2009, 01:12:56 PM
Call the nation the Republic of Ilu'a.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: emgmod on November 17, 2009, 10:30:30 PM
I'll make replies later.

On an unrelated note, I'm going to release the flag and a map of where we are.

This is our flag. It's simple, but I like it.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg685.imageshack.us%2Fimg685%2F5696%2Fflag.png&hash=3f16cb72f6851ccbee89a70ce61638b4b8780b8e)

This should be able to tell you where everything is. Green is Invernessen. Blue is Colbitz, the capital. Orange are other noteworthy cities (U-Build-It V2 and 3).
--Relocating country...---
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 18, 2009, 03:00:29 PM
Nice flag!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: emgmod on November 19, 2009, 09:34:00 PM
***Replies***

soulchaser:  Thanks for the information. I decided to block all maxis though.
Battlecat:  Those farms are awesome. I also think I downloaded one of them a while ago.
kbieniu7:  I have no idea what where that name came from. But unfortunately, dragonshardz...
dragonshardz(Pat): ...won the naming contest again.
Tomas Neto: Thank you.

I'm going to update soon, once I get BSC No Maxis Files. I somehow can't find it.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: sumwonyuno on November 20, 2009, 01:18:57 AM
I do like the flag; it's a break from the usual + or cross of many made-up flags I've seen.  Hmm, I don't see orange on the flag...? ()what()
Title: Re: U-Build-It - How about a poem?
Post by: kbieniu7 on November 20, 2009, 12:33:19 PM
Congratulations, of chosing name  :D
I invent the name... from nothing. Just the name could be likely to few real names :D
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: emgmod on November 20, 2009, 03:17:52 PM
***Plugins I got***

kbieniu7:  SFBT Old Farm (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1794), SFBT Swiss Farm (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1795), SFBT Western Swiss Farm (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1796), SFBT ARAL Gas Station (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2031), Something from Poland that I don't want to mess up on the translation (http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.210).
zahrul3: NetworkSoutheast train skin (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=12230)
Battlecat: JMyers Farms: 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=601) 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1349) 3 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1350) 4 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1518) 5 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2003) 6 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2004)
Me: A maxis blocker. Forgot which one.

***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  That last line was talking about the map. I'm moving Illu'a from the planned area because of a border dispute with Lower Columbia(Nyhaven).
kbieniu7:  Well, at least you're creative with the names.

The all new Maxis-B-Gone!

[Facing North] As you can see, while there are some good custom content farms, there is a bunch of land that still contain Maxis farms.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg687.imageshack.us%2Fimg687%2F6739%2Fu41.jpg&hash=38d92103a92805d358362ee9d5ea06e705482da2)

[Facing West] The town council decided to demolish the farms and advertise cheap land for farming.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg38.imageshack.us%2Fimg38%2F4632%2Fu42z.jpg&hash=3a4408d894f44d9419d53facf2993e474f1b8f59)

[Facing West] While new custom farms were rapidly being built, a proposal was made for a large farm in the area of this picture.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg4.imageshack.us%2Fimg4%2F6488%2Fu43e.jpg&hash=2ac67b5f051949ce83f574eca822344cdca41111)

[Facing West] The land was cleared, and the fences were put in place. Considerably larger than the other farms, this new farm is divided in two by a road.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg38.imageshack.us%2Fimg38%2F6199%2Fu44.jpg&hash=35cb50b47e07458285985644ded54080fec0fd01)

[Facing West] At the end of the year, Invernessen Apples started business.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg40.imageshack.us%2Fimg40%2F1107%2Fu45g.jpg&hash=21900f4918e9efe04e470dd68968c8f4b95bcb87)

[Facing West] At the other side of the border, the few farms in East Invernessen were rebuilt.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg18.imageshack.us%2Fimg18%2F3428%2Fu46.jpg&hash=156581ee7ae85bc50aa42707193d7f3866da56ae)

[Facing West] Of course all the increased production caused by the new farms made the whole town grow. New shops started popping out, including the ugly Maxis ones. This is the time when either Smalltown USA or spa comes to the rescue.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg18.imageshack.us%2Fimg18%2F5030%2Fu48t.jpg&hash=67a86f8c5f5f3e8b5e40d6d6affc8d8a4eed3b50)

[Facing West] Here is a close up of "Downtown." You can now clearly see the Maxis buildings hiding between the custom content buildings.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg4.imageshack.us%2Fimg4%2F2851%2Fu47b.jpg&hash=f04d21a0d5e5cdaed1d2d81962bc716c91a3aabe)

Finally, here's the new region shot.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg18.imageshack.us%2Fimg18%2F3329%2Fu4rt.jpg&hash=06e6aa8e821c9b6dcc7e242e2645cab16bd9f59a)

***I need from you today...***
-We need someone to decide on a water pumping building. That is, if you think Invernessen needs water right now.
-Commercial Plugins. A lot of small commercial buildings.
-Need... More... Farm... Plugins...
-Who wants to have a road named after them?
-Where to expand the farms?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: KoV Liberty on November 20, 2009, 06:51:04 PM
Cool!


Quote***I need from you today...***
1. -We need someone to decide on a water pumping building. That is, if you think Invernessen needs water right now.
2. -Commercial Plugins. A lot of small commercial buildings.
3. -Need... More... Farm... Plugins...
4. -Who wants to have a road named after them?
5. -Where to expand the farms?

1. I think some by Simgoober would be best.
2. I'm not very sure... Maybe some of the med density by Illtonkso. But those are a little to high density and early for a farming community.
3. I have no idea...
4. Sign me up!
5. I'd say more toward the mountains...

Anyways, a very good job! Looking foreward to more!

Alex
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: ecoba on November 22, 2009, 10:46:38 AM
Wow, you've made great progress on this project!

I would suggest a No Rail Dirt Modd, you can find one on SimPeg. (PLEX, Must be registered.)

Ethan
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: Nanami on November 22, 2009, 10:24:38 PM
Great work, from the begining until now.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: sumwonyuno on November 22, 2009, 11:01:59 PM
The town's turning out pretty nicely, and no more Pedriana!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: Cyclone1001 on November 23, 2009, 06:10:56 AM
4- I want to have a highway named after me! :P
5- I say build a bridge across the river for more farms.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: Battlecat on November 23, 2009, 01:30:15 PM
Looks great!  The new farms look very nice already.

3: I've got plenty more farms that I can direct you too.  Granted they require the CAM, so this will only be helpful if you're using the CAM.  I'll keep it to one link today since the dependency list is long, and doesn't have hyperlinks.  On the bright side, there are 35 farms in this pack.  BSC Farms BLS Revised (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=936)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: kbieniu7 on November 23, 2009, 02:40:32 PM
You may use those buildings. Few of them are commercial   :P

http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.196
http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.353
http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.220
http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.217
http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.216
http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.202
http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.201
http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.198
http://simcitypolska.pl/download.php?view.196
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: emgmod on November 23, 2009, 11:49:20 PM
By the way, here's the map of the United Republic of Illu'a. Green is the area that you see right now. Blue is the capital I'm making with the content I have.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7317%2Fregion.png&hash=a73f85635cc09f5121b5515786594e1f48082c0b)

Detailed replies are coming later.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: sumwonyuno on November 24, 2009, 01:52:16 AM
Ahh, so you do have more ideas (other cities/towns) for your region.   :P

I don't know why, but it seems like off the Washington-Oregon Coast is a popular spot to place regions.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The all new Maxis-B-Gone!
Post by: Luke09 on November 25, 2009, 06:08:07 AM
Hey nice map.How about expanding the farms more to the hills and mountains?keep it up  :thumbsup:
Title: I need to catch up on mapping.
Post by: emgmod on November 26, 2009, 10:07:22 PM
***Plugins I got***

Gunny510:  Pizza Hut (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22757), MP White Castle (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22012), BSC Irrigation Canals LEX (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=891l) STEX (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=11103).
Driftmaster07: Coffee Pot Water Tower (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=14338)
ecoba(Ethan): SWAMPER-PEG No Railroad Dirt Mod (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item77)
Battlecat: BSC Farms BLS Revised (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=936)

***Replies***

Driftmaster07:  I never knew about Simgoober water towers. They are amazing. I also don't know what to name your street. Drift Street doesn't sound right to me. Artubian Road?
ecoba:  Thank you for commenting. I was thinking if I should use the no dirt mod or the realistic dirt mod around the time you commented.
976:  Welcome to U-Build-It. Thank you for stopping by.
sumwonyuno:  There was never a Pedrina plant. However, West Invernessen is about 4 years older than East Invernessen because of Whack-A-Pedrina games.
Cyclone1001:  Nobody asked for their name on Route 27 yet. The new name is now Route 27 - Cyclone Highway
Battlecat:  Don't worry, I have the CAM. I also had half the dependency list too. And don't worry about the lack of hyperlinks, as long as there's hyperlinks in the readme, I'm fine.
kbieniu7:  Can you narrow down that list a little? I don't want too many non-English Plugins right now.
sumwonyuno(2):  I checked a few CJs/MDs in the area, and if all of them existed at the same time, Illu'a would be attached to the mainland.
Luke09:  Thanks. I'm probably going to expand the farms to the hills on the other side of the river. Best of both worlds!

I need to catch up on mapping.

When I promised you can have a street named after you, I forgot to make a map with the street names. The next update will have an Invernessen road map, an updated title picture, and an updated signature picture.

***I need from you today...***
-A simple way to make a map for someone who has zero Photoshop skills.


An Edit:
Here's a simple map I made. (North is to the right)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg522.imageshack.us%2Fimg522%2F950%2Fmap1ot.png&hash=6db813ae0da77b553f81bd33e28a6f97d4e416c3)
Red = Sum St.
Orange = Starks Rd.
Yellow = Strucka St.
Green= Tepodon Rd.
Blue= Drift Rd.
Purple= Cyclone Highway(Route 27)
Black= Road to be named later
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A simple map, and an updated title pic.
Post by: kbieniu7 on November 29, 2009, 11:14:43 AM
Ok, I'll trying to fiind english stufff  ;)
And the map - the simpliest way is this, what you've made. PrintScreen the data map in SC, and in Paint draw lines on it.  ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A simple map, and an updated title pic.
Post by: sumwonyuno on December 04, 2009, 01:44:58 PM
Heh, nice idea for a simple map.   :thumbsup:
Title: U-Build-It - Pathfinder Freight and Repeat-A-Lot Corp.
Post by: emgmod on December 04, 2009, 01:58:21 PM
***Plugins I got***

Pathfinder-1: PaxMillion Ltd Logistics Solutions (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=21149), Nexis Old Style Grain Elevator (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=11872)
Me: Mattb325 McMansions 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2266) 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2267) 3 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2268)

***Replies***

kbieniu7:  You're right, that is a simple way to make a map. I might make another map by using a Terraformer screenshot next.
sumwonyuno:  Guess what? The simple map is ALREADY out of date! Blame Pathfinder Freight for the realignment of Drift Road and an unnamed street.

Pathfinder Freight and Repeat-A-Lot Corp.

[Facing East] What is this? Construction? What could it be? More on this later.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg21.imageshack.us%2Fimg21%2F416%2Fu51a.jpg&hash=24b09c98949df199a6d74b436e41a50d3c06d489)

[Facing East] Across from the Sparkling River, there is a small dock that leads to the newest section of east Invernessen...
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[Facing East] ...which consists of two farms, a few houses, and one store.
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[Facing North] And we are back to the construction. Now that it is complete, we can see that Pathfinder Freight Lines (http://www.simtropolis.com/cityjournals/comments.cfm?p=comments&id=1025&entry=4487&page=1#comments) has set up shop here.
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Pathfinder has built a distribution center, a grain silo, and a water tower as a gift.
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[Facing North] And here is the first train, heading toward Colbitz.
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[Facing North] But bad companies spread to Invernessen too. Repeat-A-Lot Corp. bought a bunch of land and built a new housing development north of Invernessen.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg5.imageshack.us%2Fimg5%2F7063%2Fu56q.jpg&hash=537cd5c2e6935f6b6cef29650910f65b4888cb6f)

***I need from you today...***
-VOTE: Should we allow Repeat-A-Lot Corp. in the Invernessac Valley?
-Commercial Plugins. A lot of small commercial buildings.
-Need... More... Farm... Plugins...
-Who wants to have a road named after them?
-Where to expand the farms?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Pathfinder Freight and Repeat-A-Lot Corp.
Post by: sumwonyuno on December 04, 2009, 02:06:00 PM
Heh, I just realized the simple map idea is going to be unwieldy once the transportation network gets complicated.

Say no to Repeat-A-Lot!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Pathfinder Freight and Repeat-A-Lot Corp.
Post by: kbieniu7 on December 04, 2009, 03:04:34 PM
Looks nice! And you might put Repeat-a-lot corp. it could make more jobs :D
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Pathfinder Freight and Repeat-A-Lot Corp.
Post by: danielcote on December 04, 2009, 03:47:02 PM
looks like its coming along fairley smoothly but I'd still like some more details in the town.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Pathfinder Freight and Repeat-A-Lot Corp.
Post by: Tomas Neto on December 04, 2009, 03:50:36 PM
Nice update, really beautiful!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Pathfinder Freight and Repeat-A-Lot Corp.
Post by: Cyclone1001 on December 05, 2009, 01:30:51 AM
I vote no to Repeat-a-lot. Life needs varaity(sp?).
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Pathfinder Freight and Repeat-A-Lot Corp.
Post by: NASCAR_Guy on December 05, 2009, 08:48:09 AM
Here are my suggestions for small businesses


Orange Architecture by TSC

http://www.toutsimcities.com/downloads.php?view=1415

Darty by TSC (May need some re-lotting)

http://www.toutsimcities.com/downloads.php?view=947

Club Super Sexe by TSC

http://www.toutsimcities.com/downloads.php?view=863

Motel Lovely by Gonzales1234

http://descargas.capitalsim.net/?sitio=csc&descargar=1660

Title: U-Build-It - Canals and a Road Trip
Post by: emgmod on December 10, 2009, 12:15:29 AM
***Plugins I got***

NASCAR_Guy: Orange Architecture by TSC (http://www.toutsimcities.com/downloads.php?view=1415), Darty by TSC (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=11872)
Me: Maxis Street End Cul de Sac Modd (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22951), NAM Maxis Street Roundabout Sidewalk Mod (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22950), BSC Irrigation Ditch Set 2009 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2249)

***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  I might update the street map every few updates because of the changing roads. By the way, Repeat-A-Lot is going to be a problem for a while.
kbieniu7:  Repeated farm buildings, repeated stores, 5 copies of the same office building in downtown Colbitz, etc.
danielcote:  Can you explain by more detail?
Tomas Neto:  Thank you. Repeating a Mattb325 building is like someone BATing an ugly building well. It's good, but horrible at the same time!
Cyclone1001:  We can get rid of Repeat-A-Lot from Invernessen when you get me more Plugins. On a serious note, Repeat-A-Lot houses are grown.
NASCAR_Guy:  I'm currently relotting the second one, and I want to see the fourth one, but the link doesn't work.

Canals and a Road Trip

[Facing North] No, this is not an out of place railroad. Invernessen City Council decided to make irrigation canals to farms in West Invernessen. I used railroad to plan the canals.
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[Facing North] Now with planning done, time to start building. This is also why the grid is still on. The canal starts in a pond and eventually ends in a pond.
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[Facing North] The canal winds south. It branches to Invernessen Apples because they are rich enough to get a canal.
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[Facing North] And it ends right before a farm that has mystery crop. I don't know what it is, but that farmfield spawning as much as Pedrina before it was banned.
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[Facing North] Repeat-A-Lot is going to get banned from Invernessen, as soon as City Council files the paperwork. And the 1520 copies of it.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg709.imageshack.us%2Fimg709%2F952%2Fu65.jpg&hash=46524e35e8a732185f51db2058819af9c005e725)

Somebody was thinking of planning a trip across Illu'a, and somebody picked it up. Now the mayor of Invernessen and anyone who wants to come are planning the trip.

[Option 1] Take a train. There is a southbound train heading towards Colbitz, and a northbound train heading towards Nazca. Each train leaves the station once a day.
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[Option 2] Take one or two cars to anywhere in Illu'a. Car is slightly broken.
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***I need from you today...***
-VOTE: Road Trip or To The Rails? Or do we need a road trip?
-Commercial Plugins. A lot of small commercial buildings.
-Need... More... Farm... Plugins...
-Who wants to have a road named after them?
-Where to expand the farms?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Canals and a Road Trip
Post by: sumwonyuno on December 10, 2009, 02:10:50 AM
Ahh, it's an invasive species!  $%Grinno$%

The canals have turned out quite nicely, good job!  Let's take a train ride.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Canals and a Road Trip
Post by: Nanami on December 10, 2009, 02:39:16 AM
Nice. Well here is mine:
1. Road trip
2. I suggest some shops :
Simgoober Best buy (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=12562)
kevdan25 LJS Pizza hut express (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=11221)
3. I don't have any suggestion
4. Use my MD name
5. How about expand to the sea shore.
Edit: I meant river
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Canals and a Road Trip
Post by: kbieniu7 on December 10, 2009, 04:46:46 AM
Ah, you meant this, I thought it's just name :D
And I think about train trip.
Maybe a good rail network in whole region, with many passenger trains stopping at each station? ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Canals and a Road Trip
Post by: Tomas Neto on December 10, 2009, 01:26:45 PM
Nice work with these canals!!! Great update!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Canals and a Road Trip
Post by: Cyclone1001 on December 10, 2009, 01:50:47 PM
Wow, where did you get the canals?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Canals and a Road Trip
Post by: emgmod on December 11, 2009, 10:34:28 AM
Quick reply to Cyclone1001:

Those irrigation canals were an updated simgoober version:
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2249

There are also a set of urban canals of the same size:
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2263

I forgot I got the updated irrigation canals, and I am now updating my last post. Replies to everyone else are coming later.
There's also an official poll. I can somehow only edit the poll today, so vote now!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Canals and a Road Trip
Post by: Luke09 on December 11, 2009, 03:40:56 PM
Nice pics!I suggest for shop bats,some from Spa(LEX),Kevdan25(STEX) and simgoober(STEX/LEX).Expand the farms more close to the river/sea.
Title: U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Planning
Post by: emgmod on December 18, 2009, 01:42:00 AM
***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  That is a good way of saying that. Repeat-A-Lot is my excuse to not demolish repeating lots.
976:  Now that we are leaving Invernessen for a while, would you like a town named after you instead?
kbieniu7:  Something like trains that stop at every station, Intercity trains, and maybe a High Speed Rail line? That's the plan.
Tomas Neto:  Thank you. The updated Simgoober set is awesome.
Luke09:  I'm going to guess what shops you want from these guys. Madhatter theaters are starting to get spammy.

U-Build-It Special - The rail trip planning
Welcome to the Special Edition. Updates are going to come as fast as I can make them, probably daily until January 5.

After doing a quick youtube search, I've planned out the pictures that I'm going to take. Specifically, something like the following video, except without trains that are delayed by a few hours.
http://www.youtube.com/v/OHnvwYtPjb8

We are taking a southbound Adraman Local (Nazca to Colbitz) train to Colbitz. We can get off and explore at any stop on the way.

Blue: Adraman Local/Express
Green: West Coaster
Red: To be named
Yellow: Central Corridor Local/Express
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***I need from you today...***
-VOTE: Do you like the plan?
-If you have an idea for the trip, PM me. If it requires Plugins, send me the links to the plugins.
-Who wants to have a road town named after them?
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Planning
Post by: sumwonyuno on December 18, 2009, 02:05:39 AM
Let's visit all the stops!  ;D
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Planning
Post by: Cyclone1001 on December 18, 2009, 11:00:51 AM
I love the idea, and, have a town named after me??? hmm... IDK about town...
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Planning
Post by: scott1964 on December 18, 2009, 03:12:40 PM
Road Trip  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Planning
Post by: Nanami on December 18, 2009, 04:38:07 PM
Nice &apls. Name the town "Newport".
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Day 1
Post by: emgmod on December 18, 2009, 11:34:40 PM
***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  Check the poll. Remembering my road trip last month, there are times where you want to pass by stuff to get to attractions at the destination.
Cyclone1001:  Thank you. If you name the next town, it permanently appears on the Illu'a Railroad Transit map!
scott1964:  Even if road trips are more flexible, the lack of a fully grade separated road until reaching Daloa will make a rail trip faster.
976:  Thank you. The next town shall be called Newport.

Huge Download list is coming after U-Build-It Special Edition (UBISE?)

U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Day 1
We start our trip by boarding the Southbound Adraman Local. Nothing very interesting here because we have seen this picture before.
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Somehow, the horses near this farm are attracted to the train, and have magically walked through the fence. Animal automata is(are?) awesome.
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A bit further south, the train crosses the Invernessen Railroad Bridge. Sometimes, the bridge and the Route 27 bridge get flooded during heavy rains.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh4.ggpht.com%2F_Ig6asfTAC4M%2FSywmV0toLyI%2FAAAAAAAAADQ%2FRVjm4wUZfVs%2Fs640%2Fus1-4.jpg&hash=0f92b6516060729a7d2736404ad96405d035d0b3)

Scenic Wilderness. I should have made the rail and the road curve at different areas here.
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In case you were lost, here's a region view of where the train is right now. There is some civilization near the southern border.
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This is where I figured out that I can use a train generator instead of UDI to make pictures. The train passes a rest stop, and almost hits a truck passing it. The at-grade intersection here is actually illegally built by the nearby farm. All at-grade intersections in Illu'a must have flashy warning signals, or a person manning the intersection with a whistle.
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Here's how I'm going to make minor cities. The population of the next town is greater then 73. This is an old picture.
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At the start of the Evening, we arrived at the first stop in Newport, and unloaded our baggage. Although having a population 1/5 the size of Invernessen, there is a historical landmark near the town.
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There is a shuttle bus timed with train arrivals to take people to Newport Point. It's cheaper than taking MaxisTaxi to the point.
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We cross the Sparkling River to get to Newport Point. Most of the traffic on this bridge is either tourists or freight.
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The bus stops at the entrance to Newport Point. We have to walk the rest of the way up.
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The trail winds up the slope, eventually reaching the event of the night, the...
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Newport Point Fire ritual. 30 minutes of chanting, dancing, and fire for free.
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There's also a lookout where you can view the Sparkling River and the trees. If you look up, there are stars.
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Some of the people decided to stay in the only hotel in Newport. Others decided to stay at Newport Point and camp for the night.
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The plan for tomorrow is to eat breakfast at the Newport Cafe, then take a 9:00 southbound Adraman Local. If we go fast enough, we can get to Daloa (Second largest city in Illu'a) by the end of the day.

***I need from you today...***
-VOTE: How often should we stop and explore?
-If you have an idea for the trip, PM me. If it requires Plugins, send me the links to the plugins.
-Who wants to have a road town named after them?
-Any Plugins that seem relevant to the area we are heading to.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Day 1
Post by: kbieniu7 on December 19, 2009, 06:13:02 AM
Great idea with the trip.
I think, we should get off only in places where there is something interesting to see. I other cases, you could just say something during the waiting for arrive  ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Day 1
Post by: Nanami on December 19, 2009, 07:29:27 AM
Great!
- I suggest we stop on the tourist objects.
-I don't have any suggestion
-Name the town Kuta (for seaside one) and Kemayoran.
-Maybe some tourist object BATs or Lots.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Rail Trip Day 1
Post by: Cyclone1001 on December 19, 2009, 02:09:44 PM
Train Mod- http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=970 (http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=970)
Cul de sacs-http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=108 (http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=108)
Catenaries-http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=925 (http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=925)

Just some ideas.
Title: U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
Post by: emgmod on December 20, 2009, 12:20:06 AM
***Replies***

kbieniu7:  Do you mean waiting at stations? If we skip stops, the only thing that is going to happen is waiting at stations.
976:  As of right now, tourist attractions consist of whatever is in my Landmarks and Parks folder that seems interesting.
Cyclone1001:  The strange thing is that there are plans for a nationwide rail electrification system. Expect electric rail lines soon. In the meantime Illu's National Railways replaced some trains with seasonal Holiday trains.

Huge Download list is coming after U-Build-It Special Edition (UBISE?)

U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
When we waited for the 9:00 train, a red double decker train arrived. While it was still a southbound Adraman Local, Illu'a National Railways replaced some of the rolling stock with seasonal trains. What's a better way of celebrating the Holidays than free upgraded view? Merry Christmas!
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The rail splits into two STR tracks because I wanted it to. This is about the halfway point between Newport and Lordside, the next town.
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The train here passes a small lake and a cottage, built in 1931. It's a historical landmark. Aside from the passing rail line and dirt pathway, the cottage is isolated from contact.
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And another picture to show you how isolated it is. To the right, there is our train. To the left, the dirt area is the area where the trail starts. You can see parts of the trail if you look closely. Most travelers don't get to see the cottage by road. Only people that decide to take the trail or are paying attention on a southbound Adraman can see the cottage.
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We are going to continue taking this train until we see something interesting. Then we will get off. However, if we get off, there is a chance the next train won't be a holiday train.

***I need from you today...***
-VOTE: How often should we stop and explore?
-If you have an idea for the trip, PM me. If it requires Plugins, send me the links to the plugins.
-Who wants to have a road town named after them?
-Any Plugins that seem relevant to the area we are heading to (City)
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
Post by: danielcote on December 20, 2009, 08:33:13 AM
oh this is getting more interesting! where did you get that red commuter train?
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
Post by: kbieniu7 on December 20, 2009, 11:26:13 AM
Sorry, one mistake I made :D I mean, telling the story while train arrives the station (we are in) and it waits for depart, until all passengers get into it. But in this form has quite no sense :D
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
Post by: Nexis4Jersey on December 20, 2009, 04:01:34 PM
This is one of the Best Ideas for MD i have ever seen and i might Try it one day! :)

~Corey
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
Post by: Cyclone1001 on December 20, 2009, 05:16:33 PM
I think I do want "my own town", name it Cambridge and it needs a large, if not international, airport.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
Post by: sumwonyuno on December 20, 2009, 07:57:05 PM
... automata are ...  ;) ; there's more than one of them.

I was wondering how the region view was coming along, and it's wonderful!  I'm really enjoying the trip.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
Post by: Nanami on December 21, 2009, 08:10:36 PM
I think this is the most intresting MD, great job!!
Title: U-Build-It Special Edition - A Teaser
Post by: emgmod on December 22, 2009, 01:51:18 AM
***Replies***

danielcote:  That's the Spanish Regional Runner. I PMed the link to you, and I will officially post the link after the Special Edition,
kbieniu7:  Don't worry about it. Most stations have to have something next to it. It's not like people make train stations 3 km away from anything larger than a rest stop in the middle of a desert (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs_%28Amtrak_station%29), right?
Nexis4Jersey:  Thank you, and welcome to U-Build-It. If you want to try the concept, you can.
Cyclone1001:  The region views of the entire nation consists of the Invermere Valley map and a blank default map with random cities on it. If you want to see the random cities region view, tell me.
sumwonyuno:  As of right now, tourist attractions consist of whatever is in my Landmarks and Parks folder that seems interesting.
976:  Thank you.

A Teaser
Behold the amazing engineering feat known as the diagonal bridge.
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Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
Post by: sumwonyuno on December 22, 2009, 02:13:18 AM
Oh, wow!  A diagonal bridge!  &apls  I'm interested in seeing it up close.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Holiday Trains
Post by: warconstruct on December 22, 2009, 03:22:10 AM
wow a A diagonal bridge! it's possible ?

Very great job  &apls
Title: U-Build-It Special Edition - North Daloa
Post by: emgmod on December 22, 2009, 12:34:08 PM
***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  There's an up close shot coming too.
warconstruct:  It's entirely possible, but I think you can only do it for Heavy double track rail and a flat river.

Huge Download list is coming after U-Build-It Special Edition (UBISE?)

U-Build-It Special Edition - Northern Daloa
If you noticed, I am using multiple image hosting sites so if one site doesn't work, some of the images will still be here. The picture in my signature is hosted in three sites, and I will switch it out of Imageshack decides to randomly delete it.

The train nears the next stop, the Daloa Oil Fields.
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I think I should explain the diagonal bridge a bit.
Quote from: Someone from the NAM TeamYou can plop puzzle pieces on water.
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The Daloa Oil Fields. About 30 years ago, someone found out that oil was around this area. An oil company bought out the land, and placed oil wells to extract the oil. At the turn of the century, the oil well was almost empty. The company is abandoning the wells by January 2010, and Illu'a National Railways is considering not servicing this station.
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The train stops for a few minutes, picks up two passengers, and then leaves the crumbling oil wells.
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For the first time in a while, the railroad is almost parallel to Route 27.
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Next up are the dual towns of Cambridge/Lordside.
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And a border line, so you can tell which is which. The population of both towns is estimated at 17,500 sims.
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Our train approaches Cambridge, with a square farm to your right, and suburbia to your left.
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The Cambridge 8th Avenue viaducts were built to grade separate the commuter, regional, and intercity trains passing through Cambridge, when automobiles weren't widespread. Now they are considered a part of Illu'a history.
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Our train stops at the Cambridge/Lordside station. Here, we have to decide if we should get off, or continue our journey.
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A brochure shows the attractions around the area. First, there is the Lordside Research facilities.
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Next, there are stores in Downtown Cambridge, near the station.
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The Lordside Downtown was made to look historic, with stores facing a pedestrian mall.
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Finally, the Cambridge Municipal Airport is nearby, where we can take an airplane or helicopter and have an aerial tour of Daloa.
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Right now, the choice is yours. You can choose if we should explore, or if there is something better farther south. The time when the train arrived at Cambridge/Lordside is 4:30 PM.

***I need from you today...***
-VOTE: Should we get off at Cambridge/Lordside?
-If you have an idea for the trip, PM me. If it requires Plugins, send me the links to the plugins.
-Who wants to have a road town named after them?
-Any Plugins that seem relevant to the area we are heading to (Suburbs and a city)

Edit: 4 more posts, and this is in Best Sellers!
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - North Daloa
Post by: scott1964 on December 22, 2009, 02:08:57 PM
 ;D I would like a town named after me.  :P Scottville  &idea Ohhh and continue along the current path.  :D
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - North Daloa
Post by: Luke09 on December 22, 2009, 04:56:30 PM
Nice pics!and for suburbs stuff i suggest gascooker and mattb325 bats,both on LEX and STEX(gascooker have british styled buildings,and matt has the aussie style of the force  $%Grinno$%).For city name how about Verona?And lets stay on cambridge.Keep it up  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - North Daloa
Post by: Cyclone1001 on December 22, 2009, 05:28:37 PM
Two words- Helicopter tour!
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - North Daloa
Post by: Nanami on December 22, 2009, 08:41:38 PM
Sweet.
100 th post congratulation!!
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - North Daloa
Post by: sumwonyuno on December 23, 2009, 01:27:36 PM
Congratulations!

I really liked that update; the town was well-crafted.  Why not an aerial update?  :P
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - North Daloa
Post by: Tomas Neto on December 23, 2009, 01:59:56 PM
Awesome update, and welcome to the Best Sellers!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: U-Build-It Special Edition - Cambridge Air Tours
Post by: emgmod on December 24, 2009, 12:47:01 AM
Why is this not in Best Sellers yet?  :P

***Replies***

scott1964:  If you want to know how I'm going to name the towns, I'm going to put your town name and the names of two other towns into an town called the Tri-Name Area.
Cyclone1001:  Three words: To the skies!
976:  Thank you, and congrats on being poster #100. I was thinking if I should post a teaser as #100 or not.
sumwonyuno:  Thank you. Lordside's Downtown is based off of the rebuilt town center in Livermore, California.
Tomas Neto:  Thank you, and when does this topic get moved?

Huge Download list is coming after U-Build-It Special Edition (UBISE?)

U-Build-It Special Edition - Cambridge Air Tours

To start off, we need to get to the airport. Luckily, ND Transit Route 70 goes to the airport.
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The bus heads south on 7th avenue to Cambridge Road.
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From Cambridge Road, the bus turns left on Railroad Avenue. Okay, there hasn't been a train on Railroad Avenue for a long time, but the name stays.
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The last stop before Cambridge Municipal Airport.
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And we arrive at the general aviation area, where Cambridge Air Tours is located.
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And the helicopter is off!
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Hello, and welcome to this aerial tour of Cambridge and Lordside. First off, we are passing by Railroad Avenue. The railroad line in the median hasn't been used since 1965, when Daloa Central Railroad abandoned the line.
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While we are heading farther north, there is the West Cambridge Elementary School. The current mayor of Daloa came from this school.
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The rail line is abruptly broken by the current end of Expressway 30. The E30 grade separated this intersection in 1979, permanently splitting the old railroad line in two. It is planned that an extension of the ND Light Rail will run the route of the old track to relieve congestion on the E30.
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Past the highway is the Cambridge Christmas Tree Farm. It has purebred tiny trees so people can get real trees that aren't 3 stories tall.
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Now we are heading east to Lordside. The park trail runs in the old path of a stream, before suburban expansion paved over the area.
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Next is the Lordside National Laboratory and Lordside Tower. The tower was built in 1926 to celebrate the unification of Illu'a. Today, it is preserved by the laboratory.
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Lordside is the newest suburb in the area. The town center is new, but is made to look old. The entire suburb is surrounded by a road called the Lordside Loop, to "Have a sense of community in the area." In my opinion, it's a barrier to the rest of the city.
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Now to head south to the Lordside Pivot Farms.
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The pivot farms are used to efficiently water crops in this farm. Takes a lot less people than manually watering all the crops.
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And that's our tour. Thank you for staying in Cambridge!

Since the next bus is coming in 40 minutes, we decided to take a taxi to go shopping.
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Cambridge is turning into a red light district, so we avoided the area.

The taxi headed down Cambridge Road, and then turned left to North Avenue.
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The taxi passes by Cambridge High School and Lordside National Laboratory.
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We took well over an hour shopping at the stores here.
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After we went shopping, a taxi took us to the nearest hotel.
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The taxi drives past the Christmas Tree farm to the nearby hotel. I couldn't get a diagonal avenue to turn into one diagonal and one orthogonal one way road.
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We arrive at the Best Western Cambridge and checked in before we went to sleep. I forgot to get the nightlight patch when I took the pictures.
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"$Deal"$ Backlog of town names, in the order posted:
Kuta
Kemayoran
Sean Town
Scottville
Robertsville
Verona

You can still post names, but it might take a while to get your name on the map.

***I need from you today...***
-VOTE: Relax, it's almost Christmas.
-If you have an idea for the trip, PM me. If it requires Plugins, send me the links to the plugins.
-Who wants to have a road town named after them? Backlog on names
-Any Plugins that seem relevant to the area we are heading to (More suburbia)
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Cambridge Air Tours
Post by: sumwonyuno on December 24, 2009, 01:25:25 AM
Heh, I didn't realize you based it off a real place.

I think you couldn't make the transition because of that rail line crossing the diagonal OWR.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Cambridge Air Tours
Post by: rooker1 on December 24, 2009, 05:50:09 AM
Congratualtions,

It gives me great pleasure to move your MD to the next level, "Best Sellers"! &apls

Robin and The SC4D Staff.
Title: U-Build-It Special Edition - Believe
Post by: emgmod on December 24, 2009, 05:47:26 PM
***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  I can't build it correctly without the rail crossing too. I think it's just a NAM bug.
rooker1:  Thank you! I was under the impression that the transition would be automatic.

Huge Download list is coming after U-Build-It Special Edition (UBISE?)

U-Build-It Special Edition - Believe
And look at my badly Photoshopped snow!

Children, sleeping.
Snow is softly falling.
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Dreams are calling,
Like bells in the distance.
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We were dreamers,
Not so long ago.
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But one by one, we
All had to grow up.
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When it seems the magic slipped away...
We find it all again on Christmas Day.
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Believe in what your heart is saying,
Hear the melody that's playing.
There's no time to waste,
There so much to celebrate.
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Believe in what you feel inside,
Give your dreams the wings to fly.
You have everything you need, if you just believe.
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Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Believe
Post by: KoV Liberty on December 24, 2009, 06:44:11 PM
Very nice Photoshopping! And Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Believe
Post by: scott1964 on December 24, 2009, 07:55:45 PM
I thought it was actually snowing.  $%Grinno$% :P Nice farms  ;D
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Believe
Post by: woodb3kmaster on December 24, 2009, 09:36:32 PM
That Photoshopping is actually pretty good! Maybe not perfect, but who is? Anyway, merry Christmas from Nyhaven to Illu'a!
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Believe
Post by: Tomas Neto on December 25, 2009, 09:53:41 AM
Woww, great update!!! Nice work my friend!!! Merry Christmas!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Believe
Post by: Cyclone1001 on December 25, 2009, 12:50:40 PM
Merry Christmas guys! And great update.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Believe
Post by: kbieniu7 on December 28, 2009, 03:54:04 AM
Nice winter! I don't know why, but I like the Tree Farm in previous update :D
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
Post by: emgmod on December 30, 2009, 11:58:26 PM
***Replies***

Driftmaster07, Tomas Neto, Cyclone1001:  Thank you! Happy New Year!
scott1964:  It IS snowing in Illu'a. It only snows once a year.
woodb3kmaster:  And a Happy New Year to Nyhaven!
kbieniu7:  I liked how there are paths toward the trees with that farm. It's one of my favorite farms.

Huge Download list is coming after U-Build-It Special Edition (UBISE?)

U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
We get up at 6 AM and take a 6:30 Adraman Local. Commuters use the Adraman Local to get Downtown, so the train was more packed then usual.
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The train speeds past trees to the next suburb. Enjoy the trees before we head to Downtown.
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And... Back to suburbia! There's another shopping center under construction there. I also ditched curvy roads so more custom houses grow. That is, until I find a low stage R Maxis blocker.
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More stores, and another slice of the 100% custom content suburbia.
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Here, we are arriving at the Robertsville Stadium.
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Home to the Daloa _____.
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Choice time! There's a light rail station next to the rail station. We are at the Stadium station. Market, Daloa Square, and 3rd Ave./Waterfront are major tourist stops Downtown. Kuta Road and Kemayoran are stops to an ethnic neighborhood. The one station I forgot to label is E30/Verona. Click for full size.
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***I need from you today...***
-VOTE: Jump to the tram, or stay on the train?
-If you have an idea for the trip, PM me. If it requires Plugins, send me the links to the plugins.
-Who wants to have a road town named after them?
-Any Plugins that seem relevant to the area we are heading to (Taller buildings)
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
Post by: sumwonyuno on December 31, 2009, 12:46:05 AM
Heh, let's take the tram!  We'll just keep going on arcs!
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
Post by: Cyclone1001 on December 31, 2009, 10:37:03 AM
How tall do you want the buildings to be? I know tons you could use, just give me the desired size.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
Post by: emgmod on December 31, 2009, 01:36:14 PM
I would say nothing taller than 300 meters.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
Post by: Cyclone1001 on December 31, 2009, 02:40:25 PM
http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1107 (http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1107)
http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1115 (http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1115)
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http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2281 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2281)
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2313 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2313)
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1811 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1811)
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1713 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1713)
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2116 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2116)
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2124 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2124)
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1832 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1832)

I know quite a few ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
Post by: MandelSoft on January 01, 2010, 03:23:18 AM
I have been lurking this thread for a while, and at first, I didn't find it interresting. But when I saw your latest updates, I see you're making improvements. I also see that you use three of my mods  ;D.

There are some things I would like to see:
- To make your regions a bit more Euro, you could use the ITC Light Replacement Mod (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1862)
- Roadnumbering. Give some highways and main roads a number. I would prefer the German system.
- More four lane RHW's.
- Signage, so sims know where they are going. There are several sign packs on the STEX (including some of mine  ;)).
- Rail catenaries. It looks like your trains are electric powered, so this would fit to these trains. You can find a good set here (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?p=files&keyword=plundere&view=all).
- I would not have a town named after me, but I would like to request the name Sweet Lake, or Sweet Lake City (a translation of Zoetermeer, my hometown).

Best,
Maarten
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
Post by: emgmod on January 01, 2010, 04:14:29 AM
***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  Yeah arcs! Light rail is slower, but you get to see more of the sights!
Cyclone1001:  You just made about 50% of Downtown Daloa. Congratulations.
mrtnrln:  Thank you for replying again! I'm going to answer each thing point by point.
1. Great idea.
2. Route 27 was a randomly chosen route number. The only other named highway is E30, the HRS highway some of you might have noticed. I'll figure out a system sometime. I don't think I will make a map, because my maps get out of date by the next update.
3. I'm not sure if there will be more highways. I'm planning on two going through Daloa: The E30 and the E40(name pending).
4. Someone else suggested signs too. I'm probably going to choose GTR signs, because they have diagonal signs. I also downloaded an RHW addon mod from the RHW thread. It might have been yours.
5. When the first train skin was chosen, it was a diesel powered train. When we switched skins, I forgot to get catenaries.
6. I'll try my best to get Sweet Lake/Sweet Lake City in. Maybe the area south of Daloa.

I guess I'll post a teaser. Making 1/3 of the city of Daloa will take a while.

This is the currently planned Downtown. I need to somehow hide/remove the China Mobile sign.
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I need some midrise buildings and apartments to fill in the gap between Downtown and suburbia.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
Post by: kbieniu7 on January 01, 2010, 07:06:33 AM
I suggest using these parking lots near OneWayRoad, instead SAM parking. It will look better in my opinion  ;)
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1726
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - The Tri-Name Area
Post by: Cyclone1001 on January 01, 2010, 04:46:00 PM
^ No, I would use http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22528 (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22528) or http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22527 (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=22527) (or both :P) instead. IMO, they are better.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Daloa University
Post by: emgmod on January 04, 2010, 06:50:46 PM
***Replies***

kbieniu7:  That is a good replacement. I have an idea on how to use those.
Cyclone1001:  In some cases, they would be better. I'm going to use them for parking lots in various areas. I think they are better than the NDEX ones I have because of the modular aspect.

Huge Download list is coming after U-Build-It Special Edition (UBISE?)

U-Build-It Special Edition - Daloa University
If you're wondering why the lighting changed, I downloaded the SimFox Day´n´Nite Modd.

NDT Light rail. A newer tram system made to relieve traffic from the rail and bus lines. We depart Robertsville Stadium, passing another tram.
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We continue on, passing by suburbia. The elevated tracks allow the tram to act somewhat like a rapid transit system.
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Here we have the Foothills Station. Nothing interesting around the station except the tree that somehow doesn't stop the tram from continuing along.
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The right-of-way includes the median of the E30. The station here is called Verona/University East. As the name implies, there is a...
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...university nearby. We get off the tram and get on a bus to see the university.
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The first place we visit is the Daloa University Visitor Center. There, we book a tour.
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The first stop in the tour is the library across the street. The Thomas Nelson Memorial library is the second largest in Daloa. The number of books located here is amazing.
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Next, we visit one of the classroom buildings. Our tour walks past hallways, and catches a glimpse of a class in session: Ignoring the tour group behind you 101.
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After that, we visit a part of a dorm room converted for tour use. You have to admire the open spaces the university has to offer.
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Here, we see more dorms, and enter in the Verona tower. We learned that these towers were built around education centers during the Illu'a Unification.
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Finally, the tour ends with a stop at the gift shop and restaurant.
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Now that school is starting up for me again, My plan is to end the trip in a couple of updates. However, some people might have liked the trip more then Invernessen. Should we continue the trip, or return?

***I need from you today...***
-VOTE: Should we head back to Invernessen, with our new knowledge learned from the trip?
-If you have an idea for the trip, PM me. If it requires Plugins, send me the links to the plugins.
-Any Plugins that seem relevant to the area we are heading to (Midtown buildings would be nice)
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Daloa University
Post by: sumwonyuno on January 04, 2010, 09:45:31 PM
Very nice university!   :)

I think we should continue on.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Daloa University
Post by: Nanami on January 04, 2010, 11:07:09 PM
Neat
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Daloa University
Post by: emgmod on January 05, 2010, 11:11:05 PM
Detailed replies are coming later. For now...

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The IAF roundel is there, but it's hidden.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Daloa University
Post by: Battlecat on January 06, 2010, 08:58:56 AM
I've missed a few excellent updates here!  I like how the urban area and your university are turning out!  Sorry I don't have any suggestions for plugins at the moment, but I'll do some thinking and let you know if I come up with something! 
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Daloa University
Post by: kbieniu7 on January 06, 2010, 10:26:10 AM
Elevated rail beetween highway looks very nice. Interesting idea  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - Daloa University
Post by: Tomas Neto on January 06, 2010, 03:08:23 PM
Great university!! Very nice update!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - History Lesson!
Post by: emgmod on January 10, 2010, 05:22:12 PM
***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  Thank you! I'm going to continue on for a little, then return.
976:  Thank you!
Battlecat:  Welcome back! I'm sure you can come up with something soon.
kbieniu7:  Thank you! It's actually an idea borrowed from the Greater Terran Region, where Haljackey make an entire update on it.
Tomas Neto:  Thank you!

Huge Download list is coming after U-Build-It Special Edition (UBISE?)

U-Build-It Special Edition - History lesson!
I decided that we are heading back to Invernessen after spending the rest of the day in Daloa. We'll book a hotel, then leave for home the next day.

After lunch, we walk to the other side of the university to take the Green Line tram. During off-peak hours, the green line runs some replica green car trams from the old green car system. The reason green cars don't exist on the Red/Yellow line is that they can't reach the required speed for the track in the median of the E30.
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The track dips under the E30, then emerges right before the Midtown Station.
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Midtown Station. The Green and planned Blue line use the northern tracks, while the southern tracks are used by the Red and Yellow line.
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The next station after Midtown is City Hall. It's not an important station for commuters, but important events have happened at City Hall.
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Today, City hall is a museum, with government functions moved to the building to the west.
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But back in the 1890's, war happened. Once woodb3kmaster and I make more pictures, I can tell the story better.

During the late 1880's, King Tristan of Lower Columbia invaded Puget Sound, Vancouver Island and the city of Vancouver. In 1892, a purification campaign in the new land forced liberals to leave and find a new home. Some of the refugees fled to Illu'a, spreading stories of the horrors of leaving their homes. This caused he Illu'a government to declare war on Lower Columbia in 1895. The intent of the war was to reclaim the land that King Tristan invaded for the refugees.
[picture here]

At first, Illu'a set up a blockade around Lower Columbia, to stop trade during the war. At the same time, spies in Lower Columbian cities worked with resistance fighters to cause havoc within the borders.
[picture here]

After that, a planned invasion of Puget Sound by Illu'a started. They succeeded in capturing land, but were forced back to Illu'a by the Royal Army.
[picture here]

In response to the invasion, Lower Columbia organized an invasion of Illu'a. While crossing the Adraman Channel to Illu'a, many of the ships were sunken or damaged by the Illu'a Navy.
[picture here]

After three years of war, King Tristan and Illu'a President Henry Edwards signed the Treaty of Daloa, at Daloa City Hall. The treaty included that Lower Columbia can never engage in another campaign like the Purifications.
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For anybody that wants to know the history after the Treaty, here's a link (http://leagueofnations.wikia.com/wiki/Lower_Columbia#Michael_the_Great:_the_people.27s_hero).

Once we toured City Hall, we walked around the Governor's Office. Entry into the office is restricted.
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Before I give you more history in the next update, here's how Downtown Daloa looks like at night.
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***I need from you today...***
-Liked the history lesson?
-If you have an idea for the trip, PM me. If it requires Plugins, send me the links to the plugins.
-Suggestions for ideas to bring back to Invernessen. Ex: I want an airfield in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - History Lesson!
Post by: Nanami on January 11, 2010, 01:51:10 AM
He..., nice history and pictures!
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - History Lesson!
Post by: bat on January 11, 2010, 05:55:06 AM
That's a really nice history lesson! Nice pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - History Lesson!
Post by: Tomas Neto on January 12, 2010, 12:11:29 PM
Another fantastic update!!! Very nice!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: U-Build-It Special Edition - And now, the end is here
Post by: emgmod on January 18, 2010, 07:52:03 PM
***Replies***

976, bat, Tomas Neto:  Thank you!

Huge Download list is coming after U-Build-It Special Edition (UBISE?)

U-Build-It Special Edition - And now, the end is here

After learning a lot more history involving Lower Columbia,(Nyhaven) we take another green line tram towards Daloa Park.
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The 3rd Avenue Station is hidden in the apartments to the right.
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The tram heads underground to the Market Station. Here's a small mosaic of the Green Line tracks, the Market, and a section of Daloa Park.
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At the underground station, there are murals of the Daloa Market. The Market is a section of 1st Avenue that is closed once a year and bring merchants to the streets, just like a long time ago. I would show you a picture of the actual market, but I would have to learn how to use the Lot Editor.
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After getting off at the last stop, Daloa Park, we relaxed a little in the park. Heading from our small town of 700 to Daloa has made people want to go back to nature.
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The Sparkling River waterfront. Most of the stores aren't very different than stores in Invernessen, but the waterfront was pleasant.
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After taking a Red Line tram to Downtown, we booked a hotel at the Riverside Resort. It's shown in brighter colors than everything else in the picture.
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While growing the stores on the waterfront, two large residential apartments appeared 1 block south of City Hall. I decided to play along with the game simulator and built construction lots around them.
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***I need from you today...***
-Anything that resembles a pre-dreadnought or dreadnought era warship.
-Guess the song that I'm about to type in the next update.
-Suggestions for ideas to bring back to Invernessen. Ex: I want an airfield in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - And now, the end is here
Post by: Nanami on January 18, 2010, 11:48:19 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - And now, the end is here
Post by: Tomas Neto on January 19, 2010, 02:32:52 AM
Very nice update!
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - And now, the end is here
Post by: Cyclone1001 on January 19, 2010, 03:10:25 PM
1) IDK what you mean.
2) Aces High, Iron Maiden?
3) I want an airfield!

Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - And now, the end is here
Post by: bat on January 20, 2010, 10:51:35 AM
Great new pictures from your city! Looking forward to more... ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - And now, the end is here
Post by: Battlecat on January 20, 2010, 01:27:31 PM
I've missed a couple good updates here!  Your urban area looks great and the history tour was pretty fun as well!  I quite like your use of the GLR as well. 

I haven't worked much with airports yet, but when in doubt, the work by the AC team is pretty nice:

AC Functional Airports (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1664) for predesigned versions which is probably the quickest solution. 
This thread (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3271.0) has an inventory of all the AC lots as well as a list of the standard dependencies for their work.  Hope this does the trick. 

As for ships, here's a couple different options that might fit your needs:

Navy Pier 1 (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item54) by Pegsasus
NDEX USS Foster (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=11638) by equinox
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - And now, the end is here
Post by: sumwonyuno on January 21, 2010, 01:18:00 AM
I was going to say something about the ground light rail station being rendered low quality, but that issue's fixed in the last update.  :thumbsup:  The urban area looks very nice!  The Downtown has a depressing feel... except for that one building left of the AIG building.  :P
Title: Re: U-Build-It Special Edition - And now, the end is here
Post by: oktoberfest on January 21, 2010, 04:10:34 AM
now this is awesome! i love it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - 4200 pixel mosaic
Post by: emgmod on January 28, 2010, 09:35:26 PM
***Replies***

976, Tomas Neto, oktoberfest:  Thank you!
Cyclone1001:  The first one was for the history. I decided to not type out a song. Airfield it is.
bat:  Thank you! Unfortunately, we are heading back to Invernessen.
Battlecat:  I think I should stick to either RMIP or the upgradable one. As for the ships, I need them to recreate the war stated in the history lesson.
sumwonyuno:  My computer still has integrated graphics, but I found out I can set everything on high except for shadows.

Huge Download list is coming in the next update.

U-Build-It - 4200 pixel mosaic

I was planning on a song, but some problems made me decide on a mosaic. I'll fix picture F sometime.
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If you ignore the Special Edition, it's Update 7.

***I need from you today...***
-Anything that resembles a pre-dreadnought or dreadnought era warship.
-Suggestions for ideas to bring back to Invernessen. Ex: I want an airfield in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - 4200 pixel mosaic
Post by: woodb3kmaster on January 28, 2010, 10:28:24 PM
It's amazing to see how far U-Build-It has come in just the past few months. It just goes to show how good this unusual idea turned out to be. Great work!

As for your requests:
-I mentioned in a PM that I found a couple of Japanese-made warship BATs that could perhaps be passed off as 1890s-era. I'll have to have a look on the European sites (once I figure out what they all are).
-I'll echo Cyclone1001's suggestion; it would be cool to see an airfield in Invernessen. Maybe you could try your hand at making a ploppable-water lake, too?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - 4200 pixel mosaic
Post by: Battlecat on January 29, 2010, 08:33:02 AM
Very interesting looking mosaic!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - 4200 pixel mosaic
Post by: kbieniu7 on January 29, 2010, 08:42:37 AM
Great idea, all faces of region combined in one coherent picture  :)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - 4200 pixel mosaic
Post by: bat on January 30, 2010, 08:30:09 AM
Nice mosaic there! Great looking city!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - 4200 pixel mosaic
Post by: Nanami on January 30, 2010, 09:24:12 AM
Man, what a long mosaic. It's nice.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome Back to Invernessen!
Post by: emgmod on January 30, 2010, 11:01:42 PM
***Replies***

woodb3kmaster:  What exactly are the ships you found? We need a list of European sites along with the Japanese sites.
Battlecat:  Thank you Photoshop class! I only used the Gimp to convert .png to .jpg before that class.
kbieniu7:  It's not 100% coherent, and there are a few other mistakes I made, but everyone gets the point.
bat:  Thank you? Which city are you talking about? The Daloa Metropolitan Area goes up to Cambridge, right before the Oil Fields. Everything past that are separated towns.
976:  I measured the length of mosaics from Vale Paulista. I counted a few 5000+ pixel ones.

I keep on delaying the huge download list. Don't expect it soon.

U-Build-It - Welcome back to Invernessen!

Welcome back. I'm making the growth of Invernessen since we got back in stages.

First off, I never connected East and West Invernessen in the pictures. Now, for the first time, the entire town of Invernessen.
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As you can see, the border made me neglect growth in West Invernessen. Here is the plan to compensate for that. The farms highlighted in red will be demolished for houses and stores. More farms will be built to compensate.
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The plan for paving over one of the two farms.
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Invernessen Airfield. I built it in the flattest stretch of land I could find near Invernessen. Somewhat based on the actual Invermere Airport\(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg195.imageshack.us%2Fimg195%2F4336%2Fu93yc.jpg&hash=6d8b9181f9adb9e877fef531ca55070a2eb0dc01)

And here's the ploppable lake wood requested.
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The lake zoomed in a bit.
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And the Region View, showing everything so far.
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***I need from you today...***
The Game Simulator keeps on spewing Maxis houses. I need more custom houses. Either that, or a low stage Residential blocker.
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome back to Invernessen!
Post by: BuildingUp on January 31, 2010, 11:26:20 AM
Love the effects! And the region, you've made it look brilliant! Very amazing!  &apls
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome back to Invernessen!
Post by: sumwonyuno on February 02, 2010, 02:12:01 AM
Wow, the zoomed out (and combined?) picture of Invernessen are great!  Why not expand the farms on the other side of the river, opposite of the commercial development.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome back to Invernessen!
Post by: io_bg on February 02, 2010, 02:26:36 AM
Very nice job on the last update! Everything is looking great, however I'd like to mention one thing - the bridge which crosses the river is quite low.  If I were you, I'd raise it a few meters. At least in RL bridges are like that because floods may occur ;)
My suggestion for expanding the farms is the same as sumwonyuno's - the land opposite the town.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome back to Invernessen!
Post by: Battlecat on February 02, 2010, 10:35:56 AM
Great update!  Nice job creating a simple little airport!  The plopable water lake also looks excellent!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome back to Invernessen!
Post by: Cyclone1001 on February 02, 2010, 02:54:55 PM
Nice, nice. good airport. I like how you can make the pictures clear when it come to changing stuff. I like the river, the banks especially. Keep it up :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome back to Invernessen!
Post by: Tomas Neto on February 03, 2010, 08:55:58 AM
Wow my friend!!! Great update, really perfect and realistic place!!!  &apls &apls
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome back to Invernessen!
Post by: Nanami on February 09, 2010, 03:37:58 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Attack of the Flying Zots!
Post by: emgmod on February 12, 2010, 01:01:38 PM
***Replies***

BuildingUp:  Thank you! As for the flora, it's 99% tree controller. The map is making most of the details.
sumwonyuno:  It's combined. If you look closely, there are yellow arrows and missing shadows.
io_bg:  I'm not sure if I have enough room to raise the bridge. I'll try sometime.
Battlecat:  Thank you! As for the lake, I basically followed your tutorial.
Cyclone1001:  Thank you! Clear when it comes to changing stuff? Do you mean I can explain what every new picture means?
Tomas Neto:  Thank you! I can't tell how realistic it is, mostly because I rarely visit small towns.
976:  Thank you!

U-Build-It - Attack of the 50 ft. Flying Zots!

All was peaceful. Farms started expanding across the river.
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But then, mysterious red and yellow zots appeared. They terrorized Invernessen, until City Council decided on a plan.
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The plan called for the Invernessen power grid to produce more power, causing an increase in the power grid. Once the surge happened, the flying zots will get zapped by electricity and will go away.
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This is where we need you. We have to brainstorm ideas on how to get more power to the grid. Otherwise, we are going to suffer under because of the Flying Zots.

***I need from you today...***
Plans for a new or upgraded power plant. Nothing too expensive, or anything that can ruin the look of Invernessen.
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Attack of the Flying Zots!
Post by: sumwonyuno on February 12, 2010, 01:30:10 PM
I know I'll be attacked by the NIMBY people :angrymore:, but I'm going to suggest windmills. 
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Attack of the Flying Zots!
Post by: soulchaser on February 12, 2010, 01:32:50 PM
These zots gave me a laugh...great $%Grinno$%

For energy, I would suggest a dam. If you're tired of finding or building one that fits, I could help you out with a relot (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=8456.msg280067#msg280067) that might fit ;) )

And the farms might spread out to the SW or SSE.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Attack of the Flying Zots!
Post by: Cyclone1001 on February 12, 2010, 02:41:39 PM
I say you should use  Peg's geothermal plant (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item869), its cheap, effecient, and good for the environment!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Attack of the Flying Zots!
Post by: daryl7478 on February 12, 2010, 05:03:52 PM
I would like to sign up for the Name-A-Road program of yours. I'll have to read your whole MD to get an idea for the road's name.

- daryl7478
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Attack of the Flying Zots!
Post by: MandelSoft on February 13, 2010, 02:39:56 AM
I'll sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! And I might have a few solutions for your power problems:

- SFBT Wind Power Plant by voltaic (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2321)
- SFBT Solar Module (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=778)
- SFBT Geothermal Power Plant and Water Pump by Mathe Man (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2285)
- Photovoltaic Power Plants (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2287)

Best,
Maarten
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Attack of the Flying Zots!
Post by: Nanami on February 15, 2010, 06:58:28 PM
Oww, funny title!
For BAT I think use the SG Geothermal Power Plant.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Solving the Zots, Part 1
Post by: emgmod on February 21, 2010, 08:15:11 PM
***Replies***

sumwonyuno:  Windmills might ruin the small town look, but One vote cast for windmills.
soulchaser:  A dam... Good idea, but might again ruin the small town look. One vote cast for a dam.
Cyclone1001:  Geothermal can work in an area like Illu'a. One vote cast for Geothermal.
daryl7478:  Take all the time you need to come up with a name.
mrtnrln:  Would the road be called Maarten Road? Also, thank you for those links.
976:  Yes, the title is based off of Attack of the 50ft. whatever (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/AttackOfThe50FootWhatever), and Attack of the Killer whatever (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/AttackOfTheKillerWhatever). Those links are potential internet potholes. Click at your own risk.

U-Build-It - Solving the Zots, Part 1

Plans were made and introduced to the City Council. 40% of the town agreed that geothermal power is the best way to go. 30% wanted solar, 20% wanted wind power, and somebody suggested a dam. City Council reviewed each of the options in detail.

Geothermal plants can be used in Invernessen, but would require approval from the Illu'an government. We would have to build a second generator while the funding is approved. Two plans are currently being decided. Solar wouldn't be too reliable in the environment of Invernessen. We'll save them for areas that constantly have sun. Windmills are also a viable option, despite the eyesores popping out of the small town. A dam would require funding from the Illu'an government. While it could be used, the difficulty of receiving funding and the resulting ecological damage would make a dam very hard to build.

In the end, City Council decided on geothermal plants, with a temporary generator for before they are completed. A small plant would get built faster, but the zots might still return. A larger plant plans for future growth, but is more expensive. The location of both planned plants will be in East Invernessen, across from the Sparkling River.

An artist's rendition of the small plant (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2285)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg38.imageshack.us%2Fimg38%2F6092%2Fu112.jpg&hash=d219ab809c6e801bba7ebc881739898ba8f80c39)

And one of the larger plant (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item869).
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg687.imageshack.us%2Fimg687%2F3015%2Fu111m.jpg&hash=c0a2c46e30d53d80845dd825dd59ef4dc0bf56cf)

***I need from you today...***
Should we build the smaller or large geothermal plant? Or should we consider something entirely different?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Solving the Zots, Part 1
Post by: BuildingUp on February 21, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
The smaller one takes up less space but the larger one really sticks out and looks good.

I'd say the bigger one but I'm biased since I use the bigger one in my cities.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Solving the Zots, Part 1
Post by: MandelSoft on February 22, 2010, 01:08:48 AM
Quote from: emgmod on February 21, 2010, 08:15:11 PM
mrtnrln:  Would the road be called Maarten Road?

No, I had Guilliano Road in mind. Sounds a lot better  ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Solving the Zots, Part 1
Post by: Cyclone1001 on February 22, 2010, 01:59:20 PM
The larger one would cost more money in the short term, but long run makes it worth the cost! Option 2.
Title: U-Build-It(Still Alive) - Solving the Zots, Part 2
Post by: emgmod on March 11, 2010, 10:10:33 PM
***Replies***

BuildingUp:  Bias is a perfectly good part of the election system here. For example, I have four votes.
mrtnrln:  Okay then. You are now signed up for Name-A-Road.
Cyclone1001:  Option 2 it is! And don't worry about money. Invernessen is expanding very quickly.

U-Build-It(Still Alive) - Solving the Zots, Part 2
Now that my RL homework cramming is done, I can finally have an update.

The new power plant was up in running in three months, supplying clean power to everybody.
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To the north, the land originally owned by Repeat-A-Lot is being rezoned. Plans here call for a few more houses, and the first public school in Invernessen.
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Central Invernessen after construction. Once I get rid of the adjacent parallel roads to the right, the cross border expansion will be complete.
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Region view. Not much to explain here.
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Except for the new development near the airfield. I will tell you what this is next update.
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***I need from you today...***
Welcome back! Guess what the new development is for.
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Do you want a coal mining operation in Invernessen?
Title: Re: U-Build-It(Still Alive) - Solving the Zots, Part 2
Post by: Nanami on March 11, 2010, 10:12:53 PM
Well done!
Title: Re: U-Build-It(Still Alive) - Solving the Zots, Part 2
Post by: Cyclone1001 on March 13, 2010, 09:01:30 AM
Coal mining? YES! Good for buisness and industry.
Title: Re: U-Build-It(Still Alive) - Solving the Zots, Part 2
Post by: nedalezz on March 13, 2010, 10:26:56 AM
I think the hills would make a great place for some coal mining. As for expansion, if you could continue further south, I think the at the mouth of the smaller river, that could be a fantastic place for some development. (I could really see a CBD developing there).
Title: Re: U-Build-It - To the Mines
Post by: emgmod on March 16, 2010, 01:22:53 PM
***Replies***

976:  Thank you!
Cyclone1001:  Did you guess, or did you manage to read the hidden text? And yes, the coal is coming.
nedalezz:  It's possible that we can move around the center of town. I'll make sure house expansions occurs in the south.

U-Build-It - To the Mines
If you managed to read the hidden text in the last update, you should have known that coal mining might come to Invernessen. Of the two people that talked about coal mining, both said yes.

About 12 kilometers to the northwest of Invernessen, the brown scar of progress appeared.
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Route 27 and the road to the mine intersect in this mining town. A train shuttle exists between here and Invernessen.
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The mining road heads west, somewhat parallel to a stream.
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The road is still near the stream. This stream is an experiment of placing PEG's Tahoe water under Jeronji's transparent water.
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We pass a bridge along the way.
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And the rest is a few curves.
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And a few more.
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And a couple more.
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Until the edge of town. Just small industry and a generator.
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The town's stores don't have too much activity, and only serve people living inside the town.
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The rest of the streets are laid in a grid system, and contain the housing of the people working.
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Finally, the mine.
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***I need from you today...***
Any suggestions on how to improve the mine?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Name the mining towns and the mining road! First come, First Serve!
Title: Re: U-Build-It(Still Alive) - Solving the Zots, Part 2
Post by: Cyclone1001 on March 16, 2010, 01:31:53 PM
1) Deeper, more in the side of the hill.
4) Town- Black Hills? Road- *town name* Highway. I have no imagination today. :P
Title: Re: U-Build-It(Still Alive) - Solving the Zots, Part 2
Post by: Battlecat on March 17, 2010, 09:07:39 AM
Nice start on the mine!  Looks pretty good for a start at the moment although if it gets too much larger a rail spur would probably be a more efficient way of shipping the coal out.  As far as I know, when it comes to coal mining, it's more efficient to do the initial processing and cleaning on site rather than shipping dirt out.  This lot (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1924) should fill the needs for initial processing and loading onto trains, plus it'll provide a lot more local jobs. 

The farming should continue to expand in the flat looking lowland area along the river. 

I'd say that experiment with the plopable water worked out fairly well.  Sorry it's been a while since I posted, everything looks great as always!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A Problem
Post by: emgmod on March 20, 2010, 11:49:58 PM
Personal replies coming later.

It seems that some terrain mod deep withing my Plugins folder is overriding the Olympic Terrain mod I have. As you can see, the tile with the about to be improved coal mine is in a different terrain. The tiles to the top are newly opened ones, showing the open terrain mod. Does anyone know what could be overriding the mod?
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Title: Re: U-Build-It - A problem
Post by: marsh on March 21, 2010, 12:06:30 AM
I realy dont know man. Looks like either the Italia or the Missori Breaks ones?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A problem
Post by: penguin007 on March 21, 2010, 07:51:59 AM
Awesome rural pics and great use of the smooth curves

Will
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A problem
Post by: danielcote on March 21, 2010, 08:06:18 AM
How about Dalton.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A problem
Post by: nedalezz on March 21, 2010, 11:59:49 AM
The only thing I think can override a terrain mod is another one. Check your plugins and see what you come up with.

As for the farmlands, I agree with Battlecat, in the lowlands near the river. Your ploppable river looks great!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A problem
Post by: Tomas Neto on March 21, 2010, 12:27:25 PM
Nice rural areas, great work!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A problem
Post by: woodb3kmaster on March 21, 2010, 05:11:04 PM
The only thing that can override a terrain mod AFAIK is another terrain mod. The intruding mod looks kind of like Columbus, but I agree with marsh that it could also be Italia or Missouri Breaks. Try searching your plugins folder for any of those three mods (I trust that you know how to perform searches in your version of Windows).
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A problem
Post by: Cyclone1001 on March 21, 2010, 05:44:59 PM
Possibly California, but Missouri Breaks seems most likely. I hope you can get that fixed!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A problem
Post by: ecoba on March 21, 2010, 07:06:00 PM
I personally like the look of this new terrain mod better than the Olympic for the region. But, for this to pop up out of nowhere really is strange; did you acidentally download some terrain textures as a dependancy for another mod that is causing this? I know that this is possible.

Ethan
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A problem
Post by: Nanami on March 25, 2010, 09:18:38 PM
Nice as always!
Title: U-Build-It - Mine Improvments, AIN Expo, and the Simlympics.
Post by: emgmod on April 03, 2010, 01:18:40 AM
***Replies***

Cyclone1001:  I'll make it into the side of the mountain when it expands a bit.
Battlecat:  I'm trying to fit in the plant, but the terrain around it is kind of hilly. I'll figure it out soon.
marsh:  Searching the Plugins folder showed no relevant results for Italia or Missori Breaks. Thanks for trying anyway.
penguin007:  Thank you! If FAR worked better on slopes, I would have used that too.
danielcote:  I'll consider it.
nedalezz:  I checked the whole thing, and I can't find any other terrain mod.
Tomas Neto:  Thank you!
woodb3kmaster:  Whatever the mod is, until I can figure it out, I'm going to keep it.
Cyclone1001:  I couldn't find Californian in my Plugins either.
ecoba:  I traced the first terrain mod changes around March 13. I'm checking my Plugins folder right now for anything downloaded a few days before March 13.
976:  Thank you!

Mine Improvments, AIN Expo, and the Simlympics.
After trying to find the solution of the problem and giving up, I resumed my improvment of the mine.

First, I replaced the dirt with CSGdesign's Cleared Earth. Then I used SimGoober's coal mine in the middle.
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One of the things I was making was my thread for the AIN Expo. Here's a few pictures.

Downtown Daloa has grown a bit since we last visited.
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My first complex junction thing.
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A golf course suburb.
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An office park.
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Terminal 2 at Colbitz International Airport.
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Finally, several people at the AIN convinced me that I should run for the Simlympics. If I compete and win the bid, we are going on a trip to watch the games! If I don't win, there is another option to take a trip to a new city.

I shall call this city...
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There is a nearby city, called Palmona. Together, they make the Strathmore-Palmona Area.


***I need from you today...***
Should I add a shiny bar in the pictures?
Should I compete in the Simlympics?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Mine Improvments, AIN Expo, and the Simlympics.
Post by: Cyclone1001 on April 03, 2010, 01:50:30 PM
Yes, compete in the Simlympics!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Mine Improvments, AIN Expo, and the Simlympics.
Post by: penguin007 on April 03, 2010, 03:23:15 PM
Lovely update very realistic RHW and downtown. ON your question why not?

Will
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Mine Improvments, AIN Expo, and the Simlympics.
Post by: Nanami on April 07, 2010, 04:30:33 AM
Nice update!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A nice visit from CSGdesign
Post by: emgmod on April 10, 2010, 09:07:45 PM
***Replies***

Cyclone1001, penguin007, 976:  Thank you!

A nice visit from CSGdesign
Quote from: CSGdesignI'd like to propose a resort complex, just north of the main township, in all that forest area.
I'd like to see this resort create a nice big man-made lagoon joining on to the river... and lots of little bungalows and stuff where couples can get away from it, or go visit the center for a spa or massage or whatever.

Which leads me to my first picture.
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You may or may have not noticed the small new lake. That lake is part of the new Overton Pass* Resort.
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Around the lagoon, there are 11 cabins that people can rent.
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Closer to the actual river, there are 6 more cabins up for rent.
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On the island formed by the lagoon, there is a small shopping complex, a marina, and the construction site for the Overton Pass* tower.
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Finally, the planned Overton Pass* tower. When complete, it will be the tallest building in Invernessen, until you get to the city of Daloa.
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***I need from you today...***
What do you think of the resort?
Should I build the Overton Pass* tower?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.

*temporary name
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A nice visit from CSGdesign
Post by: woodb3kmaster on April 10, 2010, 10:37:46 PM
The resort looks great so far! I think your choice of tower is very appropriate for a large resort. A couple of things I might suggest, though:

  • Perhaps you could replace the Maxis commercial lots with some of JBSimio's Smalltown USA ploppables (do you have them already?). They would lend a nice atmosphere to the shopping block, the sort that large resorts tend to have.
  • I think it wouldn't hurt to add a few more cabins between the groups of existing ones. You were fortunate to have some good houses grow as cabins, though :)
  • I'm not sure that the weather in Illu'a would make this feasible, but a golf course would make this more like a RL major resort.
  • If you're looking to change the name, how about Cedar Shores? The name comes from the local geography; besides obviously being on a riverbank, it's surrounded my cedar trees. Your choice, though.
Looking forward to more!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A nice visit from CSGdesign
Post by: KoV Liberty on April 11, 2010, 10:06:36 AM
Sweetness! I really like the design of the towers. You should expand the farms above their current position. In the valleys will look cool. And I agree with Wood about the golf course.

Alex
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A nice visit from CSGdesign
Post by: penguin007 on April 11, 2010, 02:46:52 PM
Nice pics there the region view looks espcially nice

Will
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A nice visit from CSGdesign
Post by: RickD on April 12, 2010, 06:30:05 AM
Great resort, so far. I like your choice of cabins. As an addition I would also add a small campground with tents.
And the tower, well I personally would not place a high rise hotel there. Maybe Simgoober's Hotel ZaZa (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=15598 (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=15598)) would look better there?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A nice visit from CSGdesign
Post by: nedalezz on April 12, 2010, 06:59:57 AM
Your region view looks fantastic, btw.

I think the farms would look great expanding north and west.

As for the resort, I think maybe one that would be less taller would be better fitting for the surrounding. I agree with the Zaza suggestion, it would look good there :)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome to Cedar Shores!
Post by: emgmod on April 18, 2010, 01:40:37 AM
***Replies***

woodb3kmaster:  I forgot I had Smalltown USA and spa's Kingsway Shops. I implemented both sets into the resort. I set up a poll for the golf course.
KoV Liberty :  Thank you! Farms winding through valleys...
penguin007 :  Thank you!
RickD:  I'll add a campground. Do you know a good campground set, or should I make one using RRP stuff? Hotel ZaZa fits nicely with the island and the Smalltown USA set.
nedalezz:  Thank you! The tower was the first STEX result, and I decided to set up a poll for the tower.

Welcome to Cedar Shores!
I have taken in implemented almost all of your suggestions on ST, SC4D, and CSGf. The resort is renamed Cedar Shores, and the Overton pass tower had been downscaled. Along with that, there are other improvements around the area. Let's let the Cedar Shores marketers tell us what they are.
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There are three ways to get to Cedar Shores. The first is driving Route 27 Northbound from Daloa/Route 27 Southbound from Dafter. The Adraman train service stops at Invernessen, where you can take a taxi to Cedar Shores. Finally, during the peak vacation season, there are charter flights from Daloa International Airport, Strathmore-Palmona International Airport, and Henry Edwards International Airport.
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Once at the resort, there is a marina and boardwalk, where you can take a stroll, rent a boat, and relax in the peaceful Sparkling River.
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Next to the boardwalk is the main resort tower, a Four Star hotel. There are a total of 90 rooms, including 3 luxury suites.
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There is always something new at the Cedar Shores town center. You can walk around a open air shopping mall, buying whatever suits you.
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All of Cedar Shores is powered by clean solar energy, including the water pump. This allows your stay to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
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If the center of Cedar Shores id a bit too urban for you, we have rentable cabins around our artificial lagoon. There is a free boat that allows you to go from the town center to cabins and back.
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We hope that you will visit Cedar Shores, for a day, week, or even a couple years!
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***I need from you today...***
Like the finished resort?
Should I add a golf course to the resort? If yes, where?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome to Cedar Shores!
Post by: Cyclone1001 on April 18, 2010, 04:22:52 AM
 :o That last pic... &apls &apls

Like the finished resort? Yes, It looks good.

Should I add a golf course to the resort? If yes, where? Yes, in the red area seems good, or so I would think.(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg689.imageshack.us%2Fimg689%2F1008%2Fu157.jpg&hash=375e58dfc099845e89de899a020a48698f6b187b)

Where to expand the farms? Wherever.

Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen. Nah, I'm good.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome to Cedar Shores!
Post by: Battlecat on April 19, 2010, 09:41:18 AM
Great updates as always, sorry for not visiting more!  A golf course would be a fantastic addition to the resort area!  What you've built so far looks great already.  Cyclone1001 has picked out a pretty fantastic location. 
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome to Cedar Shores!
Post by: woodb3kmaster on April 19, 2010, 10:13:12 PM
Great work! Now the shopping area looks perfect - reminds me of those outdoor malls whose buildings try to look old, but aren't. The waterfront is also superb.

As for the golf course, since it was my idea, it should be no surprise that I'm still in favor of it (and I voted so in the poll). Cyclone's suggested location looks great, although getting there from the main resort area might pose a problem unless the resort has its own private ferry (or a bridge, but that might spoil the scenery).
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome to Cedar Shores!
Post by: Nanami on April 22, 2010, 08:47:21 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Welcome to Cedar Shores!
Post by: Ciuu96 on April 24, 2010, 12:51:51 PM
Im new to this thread (actually, new to the whole forum, before this i have only downloaded stuff), but this looks great!

I think that the golf course would just spoil the beautiful nature, but perhaps it could be built if it would be small. But the resort looks very nice :D
Title: Re: U-Build-It - AINGP Bid and Paper Napkins
Post by: emgmod on May 01, 2010, 11:43:42 AM
***Replies***

Cyclone1001 :  That area is slightly hilly, but we can always level it. Good plan.
Battlecat:  Thank you! I've made further plans in this update.
woodb3kmaster:  That shopping center is going to be the start of some controversy. You already saw the paper napkin, so you know how the golf course is going to be connected.
976 :  Thank you!
Ciuu96:  First off, Welcome to SC4D! I hope you continue to stay at this great site! The golf course won't be a huge sprawling thing... yet.

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The final addition to Cedar Shores will appear next update. For now...

I have built two tracks for the AINGP bid. The first takes use of the existing roadway south of Invernessen. This winding road+railroad is the first thing I have ever built in U-Build-It.
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The second is the Palmona Racetrack, in the city i am building for the Simlympics.
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Finally, some of the planners of Cedar Shores were at lunch, and drew up a plan for the Cedar Shores Country Club. Growing tension between the country club and Invernessen residents mean that the company is attempting to build this golf course in secret.
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Actual story: I was at McDonald's, and I had a pen.

***I need from you today...***
What do you think about the AIN Grand Prix bid?
Place your final thoughts on the Cedar Shores Country Club.
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Who's going to be the 200th poster?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - AINGP Bid and Paper Napkins
Post by: canyonjumper on May 01, 2010, 05:01:47 PM
Very nice! Great update emg! I like the custom track ;D

              -Jordan :thumbsup:

EDIT: 200th post (ty Daryl ;D)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - AINGP Bid and Paper Napkins
Post by: Nanami on May 01, 2010, 06:46:43 PM
Nice track!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - AINGP Bid and Paper Napkins
Post by: daryl7478 on May 06, 2010, 08:03:52 PM
Nice update engmod! Also, for canyonjumper, don't you notice that you are the 200th post here?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - AINGP Bid and Paper Napkins
Post by: emgmod on May 14, 2010, 10:43:45 PM
***Replies***

canyonjumper, 976, daryl7478:  Thank you!

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Some of the residents of Invernessen aren't too happy about Cedar Shores. They are citing that the new resort has reduced business in the Invernessen town center, and that the new golf course is ruining the ecosystem.

During an oddly rainy week, protesters came from all over the town.
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The main crowds appeared near the resort and in front of Town Hall.
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On April 10, Cedar Shores hosted a meeting inside the small Cedar Shores Convention Center. However, the Cedar Shores representatives are tricky, and almost all of the citizen's concerns went unanswered.
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Claiming that they addressed the concerns of the community, Cedar Shores got to work building the golf course, clubhouse, and secondary hotel building.
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But people don't give up that quickly. Especially some of the more crazy ones.
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They do crazy things, like sabotage cranes. This causes problems.
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Problems like the police getting involved. It's a good thing nobody died during the sabotage.
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Now Cedar Shores has to handle another problem. This will probably make national news, even though nobody died. It is technically terrorism. But look at the bright side. The rain is clearing up!
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***I need from you today...***
How should Cedar Shores handle this situation?
How should the city of Invernessen handle this situation?
Invernessen needs to get a newer police fleet. Any suggestions on police car automata?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Four Protests and a Sabotage
Post by: marsh on May 14, 2010, 11:02:51 PM
Uh oh...   :bomb:

The rain effects look realy nice 

Id give you a link to some nice police cars but the STEX server is down.    :angrymore:

If i remember later ill get it to ya.   ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Four Protests and a Sabotage
Post by: KoV Liberty on May 15, 2010, 12:07:19 PM
Great job! As we have talked, Gwail has some pretty good mods. IMHO, I don't see why people dont like the golf course. Its just cut grass!

Alex
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Four Protests and a Sabotage
Post by: CSGdesign on May 15, 2010, 04:58:34 PM
Nice job with the rain effects emg!  :)
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Four Protests and a Sabotage
Post by: canyonjumper on May 15, 2010, 05:17:03 PM
Great update emg! It's just a golf course.... Nice effects! I like it!

                        -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Four Protests and a Sabotage
Post by: Nanami on May 16, 2010, 12:22:18 AM
Nice effect!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Four Protests and a Sabotage
Post by: Ciuu96 on May 16, 2010, 11:11:48 AM
Well done effect, and a nice update!

nerdly_dood made a lot of nice police car automatas, just check his files from simtropolis.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Four Protests and a Sabotage
Post by: RickD on May 17, 2010, 02:21:01 AM
Great update. I like the story.

QuoteHow should Cedar Shores handle this situation?

They should just ignore the protests and maybe hire a private security service to patrol the resort and construction site. Maybe they are taking some business away from the city but I guess they are also employing many people from Invernessen.

QuoteHow should the city of Invernessen handle this situation?

Maybe the city can profit from the people coming to the resort. They need something to encourage the people to leave the resort and visit the city. Maybe a museum or a good restaurant? Or they could sign hiking trails into the mountains that start in the city to attract the more adventurous kind of tourists.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Four Protests and a Sabotage
Post by: sumwonyuno on May 18, 2010, 10:08:01 PM
Wow, everything's gone quite nicely since I've last visited!  Now the region has development fights!  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Four Protests and a Sabotage
Post by: Tomas Neto on May 23, 2010, 03:40:05 AM
Fantastic update!!! Very nice work!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Area Man Dies in a Fireball of Irony
Post by: emgmod on May 26, 2010, 12:40:46 AM
***Replies***

marsh:  Thank you! I already got a cop car set on the STEX.
KoV Liberty:  But that's only the start. Worse is going to happen.
CSGdesign:  Thank you!
canyonjumper:  Thank you! Trust me, they're going for bigger things soon.
976:  Thank you!
Ciuu96:  Thank you! Yes, those are nice reskins.
RickD:  They are employing people from Invernessen, but some are from out of town. Signing hiking trails is a very good idea. In fact, I know a few good river trails.
sumwonyuno:  Welcome back! Yes, there are development fights. You can't expand this rapidly unless you're in Dubai.
Tomas Neto:  Thank you!

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Once the crane was sabotaged, the same Eco-terrorism group decided on their next target.

A truck filled with homemade explosives traveled on the Cyclone Highway through Downtown Invernessen.
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Going north, the truck passes trees that are going to be farms soon.
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Continuing North, the truck passes by the main entrance to Cedar Shores.
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The truck takes a left turn towards the mine. It passes through the small railyard town of Sutton.
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But the mining company has prepared for terrorists. At the entrance to the road, a newly built gate appeared. This may have put a stop to the Eco-terrorist's plans. He would have to blow up the gate or surrender.
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Of course there's the option of attempting to run through the gate.
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He didn't make it. Congratulations eco-terrorist group! You're on International news!
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Here's a map, in case any of you got confused.
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Plugins featured in this update:
USA Police Pack vol1 (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=21662)
SNM Military Gatehouses BSC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1779)

***I need from you today...***
How should the mine handle this situation?
What should Invernessen do to solve these problems?
How can we stop these Eco-terrorists?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Trip to Florida
Post by: emgmod on May 29, 2010, 01:24:47 AM
From the 29th of May to June 9 (Hawaii Time)

I'll post some pictures of the trip. In the meantime, here's a picture for all of you to gaze on. It's the incomplete Shadow Park, northeast of downtown Strathmore. Click for full size.
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Edit: The new angle is 22.62 degrees off from orthogonal.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Trip to Florida
Post by: sumwonyuno on June 02, 2010, 02:37:24 AM
Enjoy your trip!   :thumbsup:

Heh, that was a nice chase.  Though, I kind of got distracted by the new NWM roadways.  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Trip to Florida
Post by: Nanami on June 02, 2010, 10:56:12 PM
What a nice news!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A Hiking We Will Go!
Post by: emgmod on June 10, 2010, 08:06:14 PM
***Replies***

sumwonyuno: Thank you! Yes, those NWM roadways are very distracting.
976: Thank you!

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Cedar Shores and the Invernessen City Council hosted a joint meeting inside Town Hall. Here, Cedar Shores will change their plans to benefit Invernessen and Cedar Shores at the same time. The plans for a golf course were scrapped, and one that should please the eco-terrorists emerged.
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Build hiking trails. There are three hiking trails approved, one built, and two more in the planning stages. In addition, new ferry routes would be added between Cedar Shores, Invernessen, and hiking trails.
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At Cedar Shores, the plan for an expansive golf course was downsized into a smaller town center with some stores operated by Invernessen residents.
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To the east marks the current start of the Cedar Shores Trail.
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It continues on past forests...
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Through wildflowers...
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And up to Lancaster Hill.
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And look at that view!
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Plugins featured in this update:
RRP Draggable Paths ChrisAdamas3997 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1885) - For the trail
RRP Pasture Flora ChrisAdamas3997 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1886) - For the wildflowers

***I need from you today...***
What are your thoughts on the new plan?
Are there any ways to further prevent eco-terrorism?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A Hiking We Will Go!
Post by: marsh on June 11, 2010, 01:00:45 AM
Great ideas on the hiking trails. Very realistic. Hope to see more of them soon. (I love hiking :))

,marsh  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A Hiking We Will Go!
Post by: Nanami on June 11, 2010, 02:09:33 AM
Nice pics!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - A Hiking We Will Go!
Post by: RickD on June 12, 2010, 02:45:47 PM
The hiking trails are very nice. Cool to see that you are really picking up your reader's ideas.  :thumbsup:

I think new farms could be developed around the airfield.
Title: Re: U-Build-It SWENPCBWS Nucler Starbucks 2k10 Edition wit 25% aded cowell
Post by: emgmod on June 16, 2010, 02:58:23 PM
***Replies***

marsh, 976: Thank you!
RickD: The point of U-Build-It is using reader ideas! And sometimes doing your own thing!

(This is a fake update)

The Invernessen City Council unanimously decided to build the best thing ever in Invernessen. Plans were drawn, and this epic was built.
Quote from: simhottoddyIn all of my days I have not set my eyes upon something so beautiful. The shimmering golder pillar in a gilded moat speaks of the difficulty of life and the hardship that is the human condition. The monoliths leading to the throne of Nuclear Starbucks stir the emotions, beckoning to happier days. The various methods of access create focal point for all races and religions to come together in a fondue of peace, but the radiation is the pestilence of our nature lasting millennia on end. I fear I must cut my praise short, the tears of joy are trickling down my cheek and my hyperventilation from the excitement is making me light headed. I bid you, sweet Nuclear Starbucks, adieu.
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(Yes, I am missing Dependencies)

The effects were profound. Invernessen quickly received the world record for being the most radiated city in the world. The few remaining residents mutated into cars.
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A daily freight train arrives at Invernessen Station and delivers fresh radiation to the rest of Illu'a.
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Farms provide the main staple of the post-Nuclear Starbucks economy. Here, crops are mixed in with large amounts of radiation, smog, and garbage.
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However, all is not well. The Invernessen Geothermal Station can run by itself, but only for so long. As the mutated car-people can't get inside to operate the station, it eventually shuts off.
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Title: Re: U-Build-It SWENPCBWS Nucler Starbucks 2k10 Edition wit 25% aded cowell
Post by: RickD on June 17, 2010, 01:33:38 AM
Interesting. But ... Huh?  ???
Title: Re: U-Build-It SWENPCBWS Nucler Starbucks 2k10 Edition wit 25% aded cowell
Post by: CSGdesign on June 17, 2010, 07:14:47 PM
The effects were profound. Invernessen quickly received the world record for being the most radiated city in the world. The few remaining residents mutated into cars.

I lol'd.
Very funny.

RickD - you aren't aware of the Simtropolis-Approved Spam Upload at Simtropolis which is "Nuclear Starbucks"?
It's a running gag where they make a ridiculously over-radiated, over-polluting, over-dependency lot.  It's been going for a couple of years now I think, starting with one that TheQuiltedLlama uploaded.
It's the only spam upload that is allowed now as far as I know.  Pretty sure there's been a crackdown on all the rest.

I think emg's done a nice job of incorporating it.
However clearly it is so highly irradiated that it sucks the entire storyline into a parallel dimension.    :o
Title: Re: U-Build-It SWENPCBWS Nucler Starbucks 2k10 Edition wit 25% aded cowell
Post by: RickD on June 18, 2010, 01:01:27 AM
Ohh, I didn't get that.  $%Grinno$%

Thanks for explaining.
Title: Re: U-Build-It SWENPCBWS Nucler Starbucks 2k10 Edition wit 25% aded cowell
Post by: sumwonyuno on June 18, 2010, 08:28:16 PM
Heh, at least it wasn't anything serious...  $%Grinno$%
Title: U-Build-It - The Idunwanna Falls
Post by: emgmod on June 20, 2010, 10:00:26 PM
***Replies***

Who needs replies? It's Nuclear Starbucks. I don't have to explain anything.

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Plans were changed. A new trail plan was established because people drawing lines on a Region View picture using the Gimp can't see elevation changes. One trail was abandoned in favor of a new trail leading to the Idunwanna Falls. Be prepared to get wet.
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The Idunwanna Falls Trail starts in the northern area of Invernessen, where people can also trek through the forest on ATVs.
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Down the road, the tracks cross a stream. Most offroaders continue past the river, while hikers go upstream on the wide riverbank.
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The top of the trail leads to the Idunwanna Falls. Let's take a swim!
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Region View.
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Plugins featured in this update:
Jeronij Ploppable Water Rapids and waterfall, (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=5603.0) - For the falls

***I need from you today...***
Any suggestions for new trails?
Are there any ways to further prevent eco-terrorism?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The Idunwanna Falls
Post by: marsh on June 22, 2010, 12:35:49 AM
Yay! more trails! I love hikeing  $%Grinno$%

You did a good job on those streams.

,marsh  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The Idunwanna Falls
Post by: starfinder9659 on June 22, 2010, 04:29:23 PM
beautiful  &apls :thumbsup: &apls ;D
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Super Region View
Post by: emgmod on June 29, 2010, 11:55:06 PM
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marsh, starfinder9659 : Thank you!

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I thought that uploading the whole region view would be a good idea to show everyone the Invernessac Valley. Click for full size.
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Plugins featured in this update:
Sawtooth's Region Census v0.8 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=913) - Used to create the region view

***I need from you today...***
See any place where you want something new to be built?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen. Just post the name here. Limit 1 per person
*NEW* Name nature landmarks! Point out a nature feature and name it! Just post where it is and the name. Limit 1 per person.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Super Region View
Post by: RickD on June 30, 2010, 12:20:35 AM
Cool region. Maybe you could build another village somewhere in the northeast.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Super Region View
Post by: daryl7478 on June 30, 2010, 08:25:37 AM
I think I have a name for a street, if it's by a river, Riverside Street. If not, Central Ave.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Super Region View
Post by: Nanami on July 01, 2010, 10:19:05 PM
Great region!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Super Region View
Post by: sumwonyuno on July 04, 2010, 04:18:43 AM
I love that region view!  To think, I was already amazed with the the limited part of the region that we've gotten to know.   :P  The rest is absolutely stunning!
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Super Region View
Post by: dragonshardz on July 09, 2010, 12:36:09 AM
Looks like a modified map. What was the original map?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - East Mountain Trail+Bonus
Post by: emgmod on July 11, 2010, 05:26:31 PM
***Replies***

RickD: Thank you! I was thinking of a second town, and that might just be the spot.
daryl7478 : Got it.
976, sumwonyuno: Thank You!
dragonshardz: I modified it a little for building purposes. The original map is here: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1055

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And here's the progress on the third trail, leading east to the mountains. It starts on the Serpent Snakeway, the newly paved road leading to Cedar Shores East.
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The trail passes a small farm. At this point, motor vehicles can go on the trail. However, the trail narrows to a point where only hikers can access the trail.
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Past the point where vehicles can't go, the trail quickly turns left into the mountainside.
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The top of this trail leads to a few cabins. You can rent them by going to either Invernessen Town Hall or Cedar Shores West.
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With no amenities anywhere nearby, not even electricity, these cabins are perfect for seclusion. Even the view of the rest of the valley is designed to hide civilization.
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Who could forget an overview?
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Bonus picture: I learned how to reskin automata.
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Plugins featured in this update:
I'm too lazy to get links. I'm not the only person in this forum being lazy. :P

***I need from you today...***
Any suggestions for new trails?
I'm thinking of making a second town. Where should it be built? (see map in previous update)
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - East Mountain Trail+Bonus
Post by: RickD on July 12, 2010, 02:58:45 AM
Great work again. I like the idea with the farm. However, in the first picture I don't really like the sidewalks there. I think it would be better with the NAM's rural roads. They have no sidewalks.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - East Mountain Trail+Bonus
Post by: Battlecat on July 12, 2010, 09:03:16 AM
Great couple of updates.   I like how rugged your region is! 

For a new town, assuming the top of your map is north, how about at the south end of the North lake near the bay which appears to be right on the boundary between two tiles.  It would be a pretty good spot for a recreational town with a couple marinas. 
Title: Re: U-Build-It - East Mountain Trail+Bonus
Post by: KoV Liberty on July 13, 2010, 11:00:51 AM
Very good Emgmod! I didnt see the map but how about a small town just west of the airport (assuming your map is north) in the valley.

Alex
Title: Re: U-Build-It - East Mountain Trail+Bonus
Post by: figui on July 13, 2010, 02:22:32 PM
great updates; nice region.

i'll post my candidates places for settling a new city (the red dots):
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mauricio.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - East Mountain Trail+Bonus
Post by: canyonjumper on July 20, 2010, 09:51:35 AM
Great stuff here emg!

         -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It - East Mountain Trail+Bonus
Post by: nedalezz on July 25, 2010, 10:57:02 AM
Concerning the new town, I would vote for the mountain town, as you have already tried your hand at a town situated on a river. Give it a shot! See what you come up with :)

And your region shot looks A-MAZING
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Eastside Renewal
Post by: emgmod on July 27, 2010, 12:48:30 PM
***Replies***

RickD: The problem with that is the smooth curve has a sidewalk texture too. Maybe if I replace that stretch with RHW...
Battlecat: Top is north. And as for your location you described, I'm thinking ???
KoV Liberty : As in somewhere between the airport and the mine? That could work, depending on the property owned by the mine.
figui: I might try that mountain town location. As for the riverfront one, is that anywhere near where Battlecat suggested?
canyonjumper: Thank You!
nedalezz: The mountain town is going to make an interesting challenge. I'll try it!

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi823.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz154%2Freverselift42%2Fu23-0.jpg%3Ft%3D1279902722&hash=febe807fc96a8868134ff6b5eb69a4e8ffd7eb81)

A problem that I always had with East Invernessen is the steep slope leading to the town. It was unrealistic in my opinion, so I decided to do something about it.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi823.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz154%2Freverselift42%2Fu23-1.jpg%3Ft%3D1279902722&hash=de2cb07b6c42d0fa7807f9aca90be0278f4d1552)

After a bunch of terraforming, it's now a small extension of West Invernessen. The farms can't expand because of the hillside.
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And a preview of the next update.
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A special mention...
IrvingTwoSmokes on Simtropolis created this CJ:
You-Plannit: The CJ that puts you in charge! (http://www.simtropolis.com/cityjournals/?p=toc&id=1648)

Sounds familiar, eh? I'm actually endorsing this spinoff.

***I need from you today...***
Name new suggestions for the second town in the region.
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Eastisde Renewal
Post by: nedalezz on July 28, 2010, 05:38:12 AM
The new town looks great, better than the last. You are right, the slope looks much better gone :)

As for the farms, maybe alongside the river?
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Eastside Renewal
Post by: figui on July 28, 2010, 07:25:13 AM
nice new update. i like the new town's layout, although the farm's area has been reduced  &mmm. but it looks much better this way.

Quote from: emgmod on July 27, 2010, 12:48:30 PM
(...)
figui: I might try that mountain town location. As for the riverfront one, is that anywhere near where Battlecat suggested?
(...)
:thumbsup:
after reading Battlecat's suggestion again.. it sounds to me that we're both going with the same place.. i'd also go with the suggestion for the recreational areas and marinas on that area..

Quote from: emgmod on July 27, 2010, 12:48:30 PM
(...)
And a preview of the next update.
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(...)
seems i had to go for my raincoat..

Quote from: emgmod on July 27, 2010, 12:48:30 PM
(...)
***I need from you today...***
Name new suggestions for the second town in the region.
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
1. something to do with water and/or lake..
2. all the way by the river.
3. is there any near the airport, that still lacks it's name?  &Thk/(

mauricio.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Eastisde Renewal
Post by: MandelSoft on July 28, 2010, 07:26:29 AM
I have a name for the new town: Emmental
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Eastisde Renewal
Post by: sumwonyuno on July 30, 2010, 03:40:22 PM
I think the results of terraforming and rebuilding were definitely worth it!   ;D
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Eastisde Renewal
Post by: RickD on August 01, 2010, 02:34:12 PM
Great terraforming. Much better than before.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - Eastisde Renewal
Post by: canyonjumper on August 08, 2010, 03:13:09 PM
emg looked at it and the town moved :P Great update!

               Your friend,
                              Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: U-Build-It - It's dead whan I say it's dead!
Post by: emgmod on September 03, 2010, 01:23:00 AM
Sorry about the lack of updates. If you didn't know yet, I have volunteered to make Nyhaven: An Engineer's View updates in Illu'a. The banner below made by woodb3kmaster links to the latest Nyhaven update (It links to the SC4D version because I'm lazy).

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aanhrush.com%2Fimages%2Fnyhaven2%2Fupd46banner.jpg&hash=7e081afa7d719285802f78d0ab27adab2838bce9) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=5856.msg339424#msg339424)

But don't worry! Invernessen will not be neglected! Here is the first picture of the next update. Guess what's going to happen next...
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Title: Re: U-Build-It - It's dead whan I say it's dead!
Post by: daryl7478 on September 03, 2010, 04:02:33 PM
Ooh! An airport. I love airports. I also love Nyhaven.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The Presidential Treatment
Post by: emgmod on October 03, 2010, 10:42:23 AM
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(Before anyone else asks, the plane is Photoshopped in.)

One day, a plane mysteriously landed in Invernessen Airport. No, this isn't a UFO invasion or anything like that.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi823.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz154%2Freverselift42%2Fu34-1.jpg%3Ft%3D1286004355&hash=abd706924821bb2f3f3955f0376c4688fb7db007)

It's the President of Illu'a! He's on a short vacation in Invernessen. (Since Illu'a has a population of only 5 million, security is relatively small.)
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His choice place to stay is up in the mountains, where he goes hiking for a few days.
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After relaxing in the mountains, he goes to Downtown Invernessen to buy things/increase Public Relations.
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Finally, he sets foot on Cedar Shores and spends his last day relaxing on the beach.
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***I need from you today...***
Congratulate that I finally updated!
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.
Title: Re: U-Build-It - The Presidential Treatment
Post by: emgmod on October 25, 2010, 12:18:53 AM
Well guys, it has been a remarkable year for U-Build-It and its viewers. What started with a single post with a few words has blossomed...

into...

a huge...

8.13 megabyte picture. (800x14600)
CLICK IF YOU DARE (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/emgmod/SC4/u25-1.jpg)

How do you follow up something like that? You can't. However, I am offering a couple major choices.

Question 1: Take another rail trip or not
Let's face it, seeing the same sights gets boring after a while. How about an improved trip down to Colbitz? I heard that we can get tickets to see AINvision. (The AIN's Eurovision)
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Question 2: US or Euro road textures?
Originally, I had Euro textures. However, I switched them out when the NWM was released because of the lack of Euro textures. Now that there are Euro textures for all roads, should I make the switch or not?
Title: Re: U-Build-It is 1 year old!
Post by: MandelSoft on October 25, 2010, 01:40:58 AM
Yes, certainly I want to see Euro Textures  :thumbsup: . And a train trip sounds nice...
Title: Re: U-Build-It is 1 year old!
Post by: RickD on October 25, 2010, 03:37:22 AM
Happy birthday!

As for question 1: Yes, definitely.

I am uncertain about question 2, though. I have seen the Euro textures in other MDs and they look good. I believe they would fit very well in your MD. But I think I like the US textures a little bit more. This is partly because they seem "exotic" to me as a european. But I also have technical concerns. When new stuff comes out it takes a while till the Euro textures are available which requires you to either switch back to US textures for a while or live with a mixture. And the TLA networks seem to be pretty useless with euro textures.
Title: Re: U-Build-It is 1 year old!
Post by: Ciuu96 on October 25, 2010, 07:54:17 AM
Change of scenery is always nice, so yes for the train trip. About the Euro textures, I am not so sure. They look awesome and I am currently using them, but I just feel they wouldn't fit into U-Build-It so well. But yeah, to me it's not so big deal, both textures are great.
Title: Re: U-Build-It is 1 year old!
Post by: woodb3kmaster on October 25, 2010, 08:41:38 PM
Incredible mosaic, emg! Now, to answer your questions:

1) Absolutely! A good train trip is always fun, especially with such a cool destination.
2) IMO, you'd be better off with the US textures. Although NWM compatibility is no longer an issue with the Euro textures, I think the US textures are a better fit for Illu'a in general, since it's located close to North America (and since Lower Columbia uses essentially the same road markings). I also like their appearance better than that of the Euro textures, but that's just me. Whatever you choose will be fine by me.
Title: Re: U-Build-It is 1 year old!
Post by: canyonjumper on October 27, 2010, 05:22:08 PM
Awesome mosaic emg! I'd keep the North American textures, and I'd love a train trip!

                      Your friend,
                                     Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It is 1 year old!
Post by: emgmod on November 17, 2010, 10:41:53 PM
***Replies***

mrtnrln: Thank you! Your opinions about the road textures will be taken into consideration.
RickD: Thank you! Of course Euro looks exotic to me as an American. :P Do Euro TLAs have the turn capability?
Ciuu96: It's true that Euro textures won't look exactly right in an North American styled MD. And there's going to be a lot of new scenery.
woodb3kmaster, canyonjumper: Thank you!

We start our journey on a Translink Rail train heading to Colbitz. We got off at Newport Point (I changed the name fomr Newport. There isn't a port anywhere Newport Point.)
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Just like last time, a shuttle bus met the train at the station to move tourists to the base of Newport Point Hill.
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The bus dropped us off, and we started the hike up the hill.
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Hm... It seems as if the top has some campgrounds now.
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The people running the fire ritual couldn't do it the night we came because somebody called "The Game" wouldn't allow the fire to light up (darn you PEG nightlighting).
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Oh well. We gazed at the stars and rented out a camping spot. Tomorrow will be the last day in uninterrupted nature...
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Early the next morning, we took a shuttle bus back and ate breakfast at one of the stores. Those were some good pancakes...
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And off we go to Cambridge!(or Daloa!) I think we need some longer rail platforms...
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***I need from you today...***
What do you think of New Newport Point?
Should we stop at Cambridge or skip it and go to Daloa?
Sign up for the Name-A-Town Program! You get to name one town that might appear during this trip. If your town was named in the last trip, you are disqualified.
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - New Newport Point
Post by: canyonjumper on November 18, 2010, 06:58:48 PM
Awesome! I wanna book a campsite for next Saturday mmk? :P
Cambridge sounds like a nice place to stop ;D

            Your friend,
                           Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - New Newport Point
Post by: Jayster on November 18, 2010, 07:07:35 PM
Very nice update! One big question though, where did you find that SAM? I assume it's custom but it is very nice!  :thumbsup:

Jayster
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - New Newport Point
Post by: noahclem on November 18, 2010, 07:22:14 PM
Thanks for the train ride, I like your rails  :thumbsup:

I enjoyed the small town feel, interesting street style, and scenic areas.
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - New Newport Point
Post by: io_bg on December 07, 2010, 05:49:43 AM
Those Japanese-styled streets look really good in the environment of Newport Point :) Too bad their stop markings are on the wrong side of the road ;D Looking forward to more :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - New Newport Point
Post by: penguin007 on December 07, 2010, 07:42:24 AM
Nice update I like the train station and the neat transition to STR.

Will
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - 7th/8th Day of Christmas+First ST Trixie!
Post by: emgmod on December 31, 2010, 02:42:15 PM
***Replies***

canyonjumper : mmkay. You just need to get there first.
Jayster : Thank you! I lost the link, but it's somewhere on moonlight's website.
io_bg: That's the only reason I don't use those streets. I have no idea how to change it to RHD besides changing to LHD and flipping the image.
noahclem, penguin007: Thank you!

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Before you get to see the next update, I would like to inform you that the mega mosaic that I made (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg350303#msg350303) has won me a Trixie over at ST.
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We leave Newport on the next Translink Rail train. The route crosses over the the Sparkling River Bridge, commonly known as that diagonal bridge.
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As the train slows down towards Cambridge, a light snow beings to fall.
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After waiting in the snow a bit, a the bus service called Ride arrives and takes us to the Lordside-Illu'a National Laboratory and Museum. We get off and enter the Visitor's Center, the building on top of the picture.
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Next to the Visitor's Center is the dome... thing... (I only did it to show Windspear Arena turn into something science looking)
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We end our time in the laboratory with lunch at the Illu'a Modern Art Center.
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In case you couldn't see it in Picture 3, I made a bus skin for this update. (We take the bus service back to Cambridge for some shopping later on in the day.)
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***I need from you today...***
Like that snow? I'm trying this technique for the first time.
Continue shopping at Cambridge or chug on to Daloa?
Sign up for the Name-A-Town Program! You get to name one town that might appear during this trip. If your town was named in the last trip, you are disqualified.
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - 7th/8th Day of Christmas+First ST Trixie!
Post by: RickD on January 02, 2011, 03:16:42 PM
Great update. At the first glance your snow technique looks great but when looking closely you realise that many details get lost. So I am feeling bit ambivelent about it. Anyway, I'd like to stay at Cambridge. :)

Oh, I have a suggestion for a town name: Elk Grove. What'cha think?  :P
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - 7th/8th Day of Christmas+First ST Trixie!
Post by: canyonjumper on January 13, 2011, 04:15:22 PM
Nice emg! The snow effect looks great!

               Your friend,
                              Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - 7th/8th Day of Christmas+First ST Trixie!
Post by: sumwonyuno on January 19, 2011, 02:31:40 PM
I am proud someone from Hawaii has made it "big" on the SimCity forums  ()stsfd()  Congratulations!

You seem to have taken on many important roles in different areas from the last time I've visited.  I'm not sure if you meant it to be a secret, but how goes the OR&L?  Trains... train station...  &idea

[Edit]:  I think I've got to worry about trains myself.   ;)
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - Quick Map Time
Post by: emgmod on February 05, 2011, 10:41:27 PM
***Replies***

RickD: It's the only way I can get snow in the region. And snow removes details in real life...
canyonjumper: Thank you!
sumwonyuno: Let's say... BAT is confusing.

While making your next wonderful update, I found an old map of the roads in Invernessen. So while you guys are wondering why I update once a month, look at this map!
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Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - Quick Map Time
Post by: bat on February 06, 2011, 09:24:36 AM
Nice looking road map there! And the snow pictures are great, too! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - Quick Map Time
Post by: noahclem on March 20, 2011, 06:15:44 AM
Great update, sorry I missed it before!  &apls  I actually came across it searching for some diagonal bridge/retaining wall stuff. Anyway, the snow looks great! What technique did you use? Continuing shopping would be fine but a train trip sounds fun.... I'll sign up for the name-a-town program with the name "Clemson". Great map btw  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - Down Main Street
Post by: emgmod on April 12, 2011, 01:30:21 AM
***Replies***

bat: Thank you!
noahclem: Thank you! In Gimp, I used the Select by Color tool to select the large green areas, then used the Colorize tool to turn it into shades of white. Was that confusing?

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Holy baloney that took a long time to update. In case you want to know, it's 1% work and 99% laziness.
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With a new look, we walk down Main Street in Cambridge buying anything that looks good. (?1 = .675 USD [just guesstimate 2/3])
We start at the north of town. The stores are small and a bit on the low end scale. However, we found this amazing electric drumset!
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Farther south, we approach the main intersection and keep on buying! You spent WHAT on Glee CDs?
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We're halfway there! There's a typo because that ain't supposed to be caviar. Too late for that. :P
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After passing by the police station, fire station, and library (no shopping allowed,) we bought some drinks and watched Community Theater at its best!
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The rest of the night was spent taking the last train to Daloa.
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***I need from you today...***
What do you think about the new style?
What should we do at Daloa?
Sign up for the Name-A-Town Program! You get to name one town that might appear during this trip. If your town was named in the last trip, you are disqualified.
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - Down Main Street
Post by: Nanami on April 23, 2011, 01:11:09 AM
What do you think about the new style?
- Neat! I like the text box that using same color like game's query tool!
What should we do at Daloa?
- Driving to the landmarks
Sign up for the Name-A-Town Program!
- Maybe Marineford?
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - Down Main Street
Post by: Skimbo on April 25, 2011, 01:22:51 PM
interresting idea with that shopping trip :thumbsup:
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - Daloa Sights
Post by: emgmod on June 14, 2011, 02:21:40 PM
976: Thank you! I'm not a driving kind of person (considering nobody brought their cars).
Skimbo: Thank you!

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Note: If you bug me enough about not updating, I will update.

We continue on to Daloa, picking a small hotel near the train station.
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Some people decided to check out the nearby nightclub, Twisters. It's quite an interesting sight.
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The next day, we take Daloa Light Rail to Daloa University (DU).
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We arrive in Nick's Nook, the relatively new shopping area of campus.
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At the main building, we meet up with our tour guide. We visit all of the major buildings and some dorms, and then return to Nick's Nook for lunch.
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After lunch, it was one DLR stop to the Government Center, the governing center of Abbot (Illu'an province) and Daloa. From there, we had an
additional tour of both the Municipal Building and the State Government building. Currently the Congress Building and Governor's Street are off limits.
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Once the tour was finished, we visited the old Daloa City Hall. Once upon a time, all government functions of Abbot were located in this building. The
Treaty of Daloa was also signed in this building, marking an end to the Puget Sound War (http://aoin.wikia.com/wiki/Puget_Sound_War).
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Once the learning is all said and done, there was (more) shopping/wandering in the sunset.
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***I need from you***
1. Do you see any possible improvements for Daloa?
2. Would you like to continue sightseeing, or continue on to Colbitz? (maybe a third option?)
3. What specifically would you like to see in the next update?
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - Daloa Sights
Post by: greckman on June 14, 2011, 03:38:05 PM
Nice update! Well worth the wait. I like the look and feel of your cities, your night shots have a nice dark quality to them, and that's a great nightclub.
I'd like to see more of Daloa. There's lot of stops on that light rail line.
Title: Re: U-Build-It SE - Daloa Sights
Post by: sumwonyuno on June 14, 2011, 04:51:56 PM
Heh, you're back!  And, I see you have an outdated version of my BAT!   &cry2

I'd like to continue the tour, and see that rail line.