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Welcome to the Independent Constitutional Monarchist State of Calderwood, or just Calderwood!
I have decided to join the masses of people updating their CJs on SC4D as well as ST, which I will continue to update.
Calderwood is a mid-sized nation found on the Greater Alba Isle, a landmass on the mid-atlantic ridge.
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The country is mainly celtic in descent, founded by Pict "refugees" seeking to escape the barbaric ways of their tribe in Scotland. The capital city is New Haven, and several smaller cities are found across the country. In modern times, Calderwood has become a bustling tourist and business centre, and in the last thirty years has developed at an extreme rate due to economic interest. The country's main export is tourism, agricultural goods and vehicles. The main import is processed nuclear fuel to power the nuclear power stations, the country's main source of energy.
With out further stalling, I present to to you, New Haven!
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Well, thats basically my two main recent updates from Simtropolis, minus one or two pictures, but the important and "best" stuff is there. Unforutnately, with my fianl exams in around 4 weeks I will not be able to update a lot, so hopefully this helping will keep you going until I can get back to playing!
Thanks for visiting Calderwood,
-Muzz
Wow.. im in love with Calderwood. Very amazing MD!! Looking forward to more :thumbsup:
Wow, this is a great MD! I love the little tidbits of information of certain buildings. Great work.
Wow and YAY! Yet another ST expatriate... and from the SCJU too! :P
If only Pip would move here too... Mmmm... $%Grinno$%
Good to see you here Muzz! Looking great, and I hope and trust you will have a great stay here!
Can't wait for more! :thumbsup:
-M-
:thumbsup: Amazing,just amazing!!! ()stsfd()
This is my first visit to Calderwood, and I looks lovely. Great choice of bats and the nightviews on some of them are quite spectacular.
Excellent selection of pictures. Really nice and detailed :thumbsup:
Muzz, those pics are just amazing! &apls Your use of custom content is incredible. I've been meaning to follow this one, and now it will be much easier for me now that you've mirrored it over here. Looking forward to seeing more of Calderwood.
-Alex
Hi Muzz ,
I absolutely love your city planning , choice of BATs and mixes of them . :thumbsup:
Large sidewalks everywhere make this city very airy , though there're looking a bit emty ... I can see along streets that you use a streetsidewalk mod but trees are missing ... considering the latitude of Calderwood , I suggest you to download these missing props and other trees , then to plop them with a mayor tree mod ... ::)
If it's not intentional ... and just a question of taste . ;)
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muzz, congrats! A brilliant start, with custom touches as far as the eye can see...
congrat Muzz on being of special interest for the month! I've always enjoyed what you've come up with on ST and look forward to your progress posted here at SC4D!
This is awesome &apls
&apls &apls Muzz congrats on your getting "Special Interest this Month" &apls &apls
Wonderful introduction and congrats on special interest of the month. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Congratulations on your fast promotion &apls &apls
Great pics. The city feels very much alive. Everything seems to be in it's place. good job.
Strech.
Wonderful start, great pictures :thumbsup:,
Congrats on this award, muzz! &apls
Looking forward to more!
Awesome start, lots of pics, just the way I like it. I really like your style and set up. Very good choice of bats.
Robin :thumbsup: &apls
I cannot believe that I did not notice this MD before.... but thanks to your well deserved updrade to the Special of the Month I am just in time ;) Your pictures are awesome!
Congratz with the medal &apls
I just found myself staring at those pictures over and over again! Wow! The work you have done with those retaining walls is amazing. And a near perfect feel for realisitic w2w stuff.
Oh, and congratulations to the reward. &apls
This is a big surprise, I'm truly honoured to have my MD moved to the most prestigious section on a site filled with quality MDs. Thank you all for your kind commetns and responses, it has inspired me to work harder towards my exams, so that when I am done I can triumphantly play SC4, knowing I have done my best and my mind can rest at ease, allowing me to focus on the more pressing issue of entertaining you guys.
Thanks for being the best fans ever, and for being patient, you will have an update to feast upon, eventually!
Really enjoying what I have seen so far and looking forward to the next update. Good luck with the exams. You'll hae had your award...
Congratulations, Muzz! Calderwood looks fantastic, and is definitely worthy of "Special Interest" status! Good luck with your exams, and I'll be looking forward to your next update!
Hello all, my exams are almost over! :thumbsup:
I have played SC4 once or twice the last few days and I'm getting back into it. Coming up after my exams I have a storyline that will involve war with a neighbouring country, and I will including a lot of in game pictures from that, not just a big long boring text! But don't worry, Calderwood won't get bombed to pieces, I can reveal that much!
Anyway, since you have been so patient I have a quick mosaic to post, it's only small, but it's of once of my favourite parts of the city and should hopefully keep you going till after my exams! I will do replies in the next official update.
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Thanks for being patient, I will return in the next few weeks with an official update!
It's a great mosaic there! Like the building at the top! :thumbsup:
I still think that we need to work out the kinks in the storyline though :P
Beautiful mosaic, Muzz! I love the diagonal buildings and the nightlighting. Can't wait to read the backstory! Keep up the good work, my friend!
I can understand why this is a favourite part of your city, looks very good.
UPDATE TIME!
I realise I have neglected my duties as a MD "Of Special Interest", but it was beyond my control, exam preparation took over, it was necessary. But with one exam left and the pressure relieved, I have finally been able to get back to SC4, and with it I bring an update! Ok, so it is kind of smallish, but it's the best I can manage at the moment, so please sit back and enjoy!
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guurgkud - Thanks!
DFire870 - Thank you, that was one of the things I wanted to improve since my last attempts at this, the overall presentation!
M4346 - Thank you, it has been very accomodating here, but maybe I'm biased because I was given "Of Special Interest" very quickly! :P Thank you for the positive words!
jayo - Thanks!
kwakelaar - Thank you, I hope you will enjoy your stay in Calderwood!
jeronij - Thank you, it means a lot to have a personal visit from the Great Overlord! :P
Tarkus - Thank you, I was hoping to open my CJ up to a wider audience after I received such positive feedback at ST!
badsim - Thanks, I like to use Porkies trees in my plazas and parks, they look better with a concrete base. I'll look into getting some trees to line my roads, I have the street mod for trees but it didn't work and I've been to lazy to look into getting it fixed! :P
dedgren - YAY!!! ;D Thank you!
yoder - Thank you, I look forward to sharing my work with SC4D community
metasmurf - Thanks!
patfirefghtr - Thank you, congrats on yours too!
belfastuniguy - Thank you, Stormont! :P
strechnitz - Thanks, I like to go for a sense of realism when making my cities!
bat - Thank you, hope this is the kind of thing you were looking forward to!
rooker1 - Thanks, I like to play with my own style!
sebes - Thank you very much!
emilin - Thanks, at least you did find it!
Muzz - Quiet you.
stewart_garden - Thanks, I'm quite confident about my exams now that most of them are over!
thundercrack - Thank you, you need look forward no more!
bat - Danke schon! :P
yoman - Indeed we do!
thundercrack - Thanks, it shouldn't be too long before I get the first part of the story up.
And Finally:
kwakelaar - Thank you, though I think I like the new part best now!
Thank you for viewing this update, please comment if oyu have enjoyed it or have anything to say about it!
Thanks,
-Muzz
Wow....another fantastic update. I really like the biuldings in picture three, four and five. Where did you get them if you don't mind me asking?
Robin :thumbsup: &apls
Whoo! Worth the Wait!
Hope your exams went really well, Muzz. It's apparent you didn't lose your touch here- Calderwood is mighty easy on the eyes.
David
Yes, a really great update with fantastic pictures also with great buildings! :thumbsup:
nice work Muzz, I really like the way you've created the intelligence building. Also, the sunken park work looks tastefully done, congrats on a job well done.
Wow! Another stunning update! I love it! I do have a question for you, though: Where can I find the buildings you're using for Caladian Intelligence and the Highlander Hotel?
Wheres my embassy :angrymore: :P Quite nice but remember to plop the traffic gens next time ;)
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nice work Muzz, I really like the way you've created the intelligence building.
I have also taken a closer look at that one, if it is one building combined several times it is very well done.
Love the update, some nice shots from Calderwood
Bloody great CJ.Like a mix of britsh/dutch/US.Love your plazas :P
Thanks for the comments everyone, I don't have time to do personal replies yet, I'll do them when I next do an update in about a week or so, but I have been playing around with Photoshop, and this is an experiment because I love weather pictures, and I might use similar concepts in future updates, so tell me what you think!
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I realise the lightning looks a bit odd and out of place, but any criticisms and comments are welcomed!
Thanks,
-Muzz
Maybe the lightning could have looked more like a branch instead, but otherwise, I like it.
Robin ()stsfd()
I think the lightning looks good, Muzz! Though wouldn't it strike closer to the top of the big building to the right?
That's an awesome picture at night! Nice lightning!
Nice picture. The rain and the dark remind me of home!!!
Nice picture but i agree, the lightning looks a little out of place...maybe striking a spire on a building and more of a forked thing would make for a more dramatic picture. ;)
Missed the past few updates.....I know I'm so bad.
Anyways, loved the mosaic and the rain one, would agree with pip, maybe hitting a spire or building would look good.
Good work Muzzzy boy (don't know where that came from.... :P )
it is great to see some of my creations in your cities. keep it up, my friend. lookinf forwards to your next update!
Thank everyone, so many great replies! I will answer them all after this short update, here we go then!
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I apologise, this was intended to be longer, but some of the mosaic pictures weren't saved apparently... &sly
Now time for some
Replies!
rooker1: Thanks, those are Kvassman's offices, and they are from the STEX. I forgot who made them, but they are really cool buildings!
dedgren: Thank you! I'm pretty sure my exams went well, and I'm just glad to get back to having free time!
bat: Danke schon! :P
yoder: Thank you, sometimes it comes very organically though, other tiems I need to think hard about how the buildigns or parks will go.
yoman: Your embassy would be the huge black tower in the city centre with ravens flying around it and lightning striking around it! And yes, I must remember!
kwakelaar: Thanks, and yes you are right, sometimes that effect can work very well indeed!
jayo: Thanks, I try to go for my own style as far as possible!
rooker1: Thanks, I wasn't entirely happy with it, but it was satisfactory at least!
thundercrack: Thanks! Yeah probably, but it is a luxury hotel, and the lights might flicker for a bit, we can't have that can we? :P
bat: Thank you!
stewart_garden: Thanks! Indeed, the weather can be pretty bad soemtimes... Like yesterday. June? June my foot!
pip: Thanks, it is a learning experience, next time lightning comes to Calderwood it will look better!
belfastuniguy: Thanks for visiting! Lol, I don't know where that came from either...
dmscopio: Well they are awesome creations, and no good city is complete without at least one of them! Thanks for your kind words!
Excellent pictures, the plaza with the subterranean mall looks fantastic, as do the other pictures in this MD. One thing I would recommend though would be some more trees in your Parks, they look a bit empty with those large open lawns.
Everything looks good, but there aren't many people on the roads, the park plaza feels just that little bit lifeless. It's probably the metallic structures and the trees in autumn. :P
I took some inspiration from your lightning shot and did one of my own in my CJ lol! Cool shots of Calderwood there Muzz!!!!
Nice little update, Muzz! I love the underground shopping centre at Maddison Quays!
I like the first picture, the mix of old and new seperated by the light rail.
The plaza and underground mall fit together well, but I pity the pigeons, there's nobody there to @#*% on.
Nice work and will be dropping by for more.
Cheers
Dave
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yoman: Your embassy would be the huge black tower in the city centre with ravens flying around it and lightning striking around it! And yes, I must remember!
Good enough :P
That is a really impressive mosaic. The first part, where the skyscrapers meet the parisian blocks look perfectly natural, despite being a very hard mix to get away with. The rest, of course, looks good too. &apls
That is a very good looking plaza ;) Indeed : the highrises and the parisian style W2W's fit very well together in your picture.
Muzz this is just awesome and well laid out!
Have you thought of bidding for the Simlympics at all?
Just a thought as what i see Calderwood would be a though one to beat
It's very beautiful ... I love the Maddison Park, simple but effective :P
Bravo :thumbsup:
really really nice update ! Like the line of modern building between madison plaza and the older part of the town.
That is a very modern urban space, like it a lot.
Fantastic update, I like those ad boards, nice touch. :D
I await yet more wonders from Calderwood
Wonderful pictures of that modern area! :thumbsup:
Another fantastic update and awesome mosaic. Really great chioce of buildings and the transit looks nicely planned in the first picture. I am really starting to like the GLR more and more. Can you show more pictures of your layout?
And thanks for the help with the building, I'm going to go look for it now.
Robin :thumbsup:
Thanks for the positiv feedback, I will do replies at the next update. I was recently on holiday in Italy, and while I was there I had loads of good ideas for my CJ. One idea that struck me was a design for a hotel in New Haven, so as this morning I got working on it, after a few hours on and off work here is what I have:
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There is still work to do; detail on the reception/lobby,windows, roof junk, interior details and of course any final touches. One thing I am not happy with is the texture on the base of the roof structure, I will likely change that and maybe the texture on the lobby glass too. Comments and criticisms gladly welcomed!
Muzz that is looking realling intresting :thumbsup: is there gonna be any roof junk IE air vents or heaters and such?
That hotel is looking great so far, Muzz! :thumbsup:
Looks pretty good so far, Muzz. I'll be interested in seeing it as you progress with more development! Keep up the good work, my friend!
Lol...as i said on ST....i'm not keen on the roof texture but the dome thing at the bottom is quite unique :P
Calderwood has always been one of my long-time favourites. It's been great perusing these pages! Great work, Muzz!
To occupy my time the last few days I have been working on another BAT project, this time an integral part of the city's history - the castle!
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My plan is to make three (maybe even four) versions of this model. The first will be it on it's own. The second will include stands that are erected during the Tattoo season and the third would be of a Tattoo performance in progress with the bands and everything going around the esplanade (the possible fourth would be of a concert in progress, something else that the castle is used for often).
Looking forward to comments on this!
Thanks,
-Muzz
Interesting start you have here, my friend! I can't wait to see more of the development, plus how you'll integrate into your city! Keep up the good work!
That looks fantastic Muzz, really looking forward to seeing the finished building. Great piece of work and if you get it finished good luck with the bid. :thumbsup:
looks good so far...can't wait to see it with a concert in full swing!
Hey, this'll be awesome and a great, modern use of a castle.
;D Nice castle.Please make this your first release ever :'( :'(
Well, hello there, with Union Day just around the corner (tomorrow) I am rushing to get things ready. I have the pictures of Calderwood's "7 Wonders of the SCJU" candidate, and remember to vote for your favourite! With out delay, here goes!
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*Noticed conflicting dates here, 1623 is the correct year!
And finally, a poster for tomorrow's festivities, that coincide with the Union Poverty Benefit Concerts.
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Vote New Haven Castle!!!
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Asimov: Thanks, I will have a go at that, it would certainly improve the parks, I think you're right.
Shadow Assassin: Yeah, thanks for that, I will try to get more people visiting my parks next time!
Pipishere: Lol, great, the same storm has struck Cytheria it seems.
thundercrack: Thanks!
tooheys: Lol, well maybe there will be targets for the pigeons soon.
yoman: Indeed!
emilin: Thanks, it is indeed something very difficult to get away with, and it's good to know I did it well enough!
sebes: Thanks!
patfirefghtr: Thank you, I have considered it before, and I would deffinently go for it, but I want my city to be a bit more developed before I go for it, but thanks for the confidence!
snaper: Thanks!
nova vesalfo: Thanks, all part of the illusion of creating a modern and a historical city.
kwakelaar: Thanks!
belfastuniguy: Thanks, I was wanting to do a sort of Times Square thing on a much more toned down scale.
bat: Thanks!
rooker 1: Thanks, I will as soon as I have made a bit more of it, I am also thinking of a route map for the transit system in the city.
patfirefghtr: Thanks, yeah, I still need to include that.
bat: Thanks!
thundercrack: Thanks!
pipishere: Thanks, yeah I still need to play around with the texturing, it was really just to see how it looked.
threeswept: Thanks, thats good to know, good to see you around the SCJU too.
thundercrack: Hopefully this has shown you!
belfastuniguy: Thanks, good luck with your bid also!
yoder: Thanks, but my priority recently was just to get the original version done, but don't worry, I will come up with the other versions in time!
threeswept: Thanks!
jayo: Thanks, I have released some stuff before though.
Phew, so many comments... Oh well, hope you enjoy, and come back tomorrow for the Union Day update!
Just seen this on ST, thought I'd comment here as well.
As mentioned, simply fantastic work, the finished result is Muzz.
ONE DAY TO UNION DAY &hlp
WoW that castle is amazing is there any chance its gonna be avaible to the masses?? I loved the history on the castle its veeeeeeeeerry good - pat
btw no problem i do hope to see you bid someday!!
New Haven Castle looks great, Muzz! Good luck in the voting!
The castle looks great Muzz....you should be very pleased! Good luck with your bid :)
Your castle looks very great, Muzz! Looking forward to more... ;)
It's Union Day! The celebrations are underway in Calderwood with the charity benefit concert also taking place. Fireworks are cued for tonight at 11pm GMT-3, which means I will be bringing you pictures of them tomorrow sometime.
I do have today's Calderwood Today, and there is a fascinating front page debate on the benefit of the SCJU in the last two years on Calderwood!
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Remember to come back tomorrow to see pictures of the celebrations, until then, party just like everyone else across the Union!
;D
well lets see here Muzz that was umm intresting to read the light side and the DARK side of the Union...
On one hand things seem to go very well and the other what is your govnerment but a puppet for the Union??
I cant wait to see the pics - pat
Last night was a huge success, the concert was excellent, the fireworks were magnificent, I real sight to behold! I got two good pictures of them!
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Thanks for being a part of this year's union Day celebrations guys!
A wonderful newspaper, Muzz! Also great two pictures of that celebration!
Nice update, great work on the fireowrks. I suck with photoshop, I guess I need to learn it one of these days. I'm kind of lazy though....LOL
Robin :thumbsup:
Muzz that was a good update on the Union Celebration... loved the fireworks...
Excellent celebration, Muzz! And the newspaper front page was spectacular, too! Keep up the great work!
Ok, so it hasn't been long sicne I last updated, It was today actually, but I had to share with you today's work. Took me a good hour or so to do the Castle Hill area, a lot of plopping (I know it's bad, but I prefer the results!) and drawing out off-grid street plans. And by off-grid I mean they aren't all grid-iron, they are mostly 90 degrees, but at least the patterns are irregular, like a real non-American city.
We start with the High Street!
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belfastuniguy: Thanks!
patfirefghtr: Thanks, I will if people want it...?
thundercrack: Thanks!
pipishere: Thank you!
bat: Danke Schon, bat! :P
patfirefghtr: Exactly, it's up to you to decide... &Thk/(
bat: Again? :P Well thanks for the comment.
rooker1: Thanks, the effects aren't as good as some I've seen in Union Day updates, but I'm not sure thats PS, I think it's another one with a specific Fireworks creator. Either that or they know a trick I don't. :P
patfirefghtr: Thanks, again! ;D And thanks for continually checking in, I appreciate it.
thundercrack: Thanks, and same goes for you, thank you!
LoL Muzz you are soo funnie.... I know i want it... i decided that the Union aint to horrible ( after some brain washing ) lol... Its notta problem Muzz its my pleasure to see what you have to show... Plopping aint bad at
all its a necessary evil to achive the best result and keep up the good work here as always I'll be back.... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Terminator)
Great new pictures of that area, Muzz! :thumbsup:
Great update Muzz as always. The mix of buildings is really, really well done. :)
High Street looks excellent, Muzz! I love the big city blocks. Great work, as always!
I like the high street too Muzz. I have never been too worried about those who use plopping to create a city ... I guess everyone has their own playing style and SC4 doesn't really have "rules" about how your city should develop ... keep doing what you are doing.
Stewart
wow-ing the castle is looking really nice !! the SCJU celebration too !! And High Street is incredibly good looking all the buildings fit great where they are !! Wondeful city &apls
castle looks good...the union-day celebrations look great as do the cityscape photos, keep up the great work Muzz!
Hey, Muzz- Been a while since I commented in your great MD. I agree with you about plopping- you can get great results using it, but it's not necessarily as satisfying as having the right thing grow when you've laid careful groundwork.
Calderwood continues to look fantastic. I always enjoy a visit here.
David
Oh that BAT turned out nicely, I'm just going to caution you about huge expanses of ploped Paris buildings.
My holidays are almost over... But this year is less pressured, so updates will still be reasonably frequent. Plus, I got all the qualifications I need, so this year can be more relaxed. I got my exam results and I passed them all! I got the results I wanted, I'm really happy. Seems like that hiatus during the exam time was worth it!
In side news, New Haven Castle was voted one of the Seven Wonders of the SCJU!!! It's new status means it will receive special heritage protction, and no doubt a boost in tourists! Also, the Calderwood national football (soccer) team made it to the Semi-finals of the SCJU-URSC Sim Calcio. We were beaten by Domeston, who then went on to win the whole contest, and we beat Casanares in the 3rd/4th place playoff, taking 3rd place in the whole tournament.
Anyhoo, I bring you tidings of update.
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(That's right, I stole this from eyecandy. :P)
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Now we see two of the new developments in New Haven, and how they will look when they are done. The left shows the current progress, the right the artist's impression of it.
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A new office for an insurance firm in the country.
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HSBC's new base of operations in Calderwood.
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patfirefghtr: Lol, thanks. I know it isn't that bad, but some people seem to frown upon it. And I think you made the right choice regarding the Union!
bat: Danke Schon, bat! ;D
pip: Thanks, I try for an old city with urban regeneration underway kind of look, glad you like it.
thundercrack: Thanks, it's kind of a trick to use up more room I suppose, lol!
stewart: Thank you. I agree with you, everyone has their own style, it's just plopping seems to be the most forwned upon!
nova_vesalfo: Thank you, I was inspired by the High Street in Edinburgh, which is very similar.
yoder: Thanks!
dedgren: Thank you, I see what you mean about plopping, but I guess I'm just not patient enough for it!
yoman: Thanks, still one or two thigns I'm not content with though. Lol, you are the one I get the most stick about plopping from! :P
That are beautiful looking pictures, Muzz! Great work! :thumbsup:
A very shmexy update that was :D I particularly like the PSing on Ellstone Place and those last two images, bravo!
haha, i was about to say that you copied my chelsea tower thing :P yours looks much better though :D
excellent work on that update muzz!
EDIT: Hah! i found the commment you posted in eyecandy way back in march: :P
Excellent work and photoshopping, the city on page 7 is very reminiscent of Dubai. I LOVE that news ticker effect on Page 7. Ingenious. I may have to steal that!
I love the artists' impressions of the buildings. Great update.
Wow! Very impressive. Especially the last of the day time mosaics (with the train station), that one is amazing. &apls
Muzz that was real great update i loved it...
Wow, this is one of the best MDs Ive seen! Your artist impressions are amazing; a great idea which I would probably utilize in mine one of these days. Overall, 10/10 for presentation.
Fantabulous update Muzz! Very well done indeed. ;)
I realise how neglected you guys have been, it's been over a month since I updated!!! :o
So here is a little consolation while I am still working on the city, a few shots of the areas still having work done on them!
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bat: Thanks!
Yoman: Thank you!
iamgoingtoeatyou: Lol, thanks! Well, at least you see that I did give you warning, lol!
stewart_garden: Thanks a lot!
emilin: Thank you very much!
patfirefghtr: Thanks, pat, and thanks again for stopping by!
nedalezz: Thanks! Would be good to see you use an idea like that in your CJ, then I wouldn't feel like I was the only one who had stolen an idea from another CJ! :P
pip: Thank you!
Love the train station and the surrounding buildings. Great layout and awesome choice of custom contents.
Robin :thumbsup:
Wonderful new pictures and update! Like the first picture! :thumbsup:
You've got to get that tree mod working :P Those four Paris blocks look dead as hell. The area around the train station looks great though, and I'm loving the Low wealth apartment projects :P
Looking good muzz! :)
Hey again, new pictures to share today, of an area near the castle. This is very much inspired by the area in Edinburgh that is similar to this. We have the shopping street (Princes Street represented by Kings Street) and the railway station in the dip (Waverley Station represented by Barons Cross). People may also notice the presence of an Art Gallery, in a similar location to that in Edinburgh. Anyway, enough of giving away my secrets, here are the pictures (please remember it's a work in progress).
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rooker1: Thanks, it's something I take a lot of time over. If the layout doesn't look right the first time I go back and redo it, and the choice of buildings is soemthing on top of that that takes some time, I usually have a building in mind for a place though.
bat: Thanks, the mosaic is one of my favourite parts too, but it has to be said I like the scummy buildings too!
Yoman: I know, lol. Thanks, and see if you can spot the somewhat blatant traffic generator in thsi update!
pip: Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by, looking forward to reading your comments!
Thanks,
-Muzz
Another great update of that area of your city! Wonderful new pictures! :thumbsup:
Cross walk in front of the monument type thing is the traffic gen? :P
Anyway from far out the area looks blah....but from close in it looks fantastic (despite the fact that the tree mod isn't working :P) I will however suggest Nob's grass railway mod, doesn't wonders when you do diagonals and looks 10 million times better in our opinions, don't worry about reploping all the FF cantanaries also, it converts their base texture to grass, and xiziz and I can supply you with relotted SFBT ones :)
Looking forward to the next update as always.
the baron cross pic is wonderful , like the way you've use sea banks to get an urban-scenic view ! And I can't way to see the caslte finished ! (it has been advanced since the Seven Wonders of SCJU, if I'm not wrong ?)
i thought i might as well give this a bump for Sir Muzzington! ;) :D
Great update Muzz! I love the castle and the entire city! I can see the inspiration from Edinburgh here! Except for the towering skyscrapers of course haha! :D Can't wait to see more from you! A true Classic &apls
:P
Very, Very nice muzz. I took inspiration from Edinburgh with it's castle in Leon-Owen. I must update soon! lol
Hey Muzz that last update was very good any news for anther one???