This is one whole world in a MD. It's from over in the ST CJ section.. so I thought I'd bring it here. It covers rural areas to massive downtowns, to canal boats to escaped cows.. or pigs. It's my third CJ... and first MD. I'm still no good at this city building stuff ;) It's my biggest project yet...!
Hey everyone at SC4D...
Thanks for looking! I'm going to get this MD started with a mosaic.. it's nothing like what you'd find elsewhere... by the means that it's awful &mmm
But... here it is! It's Highway 1's entrance to the South Tunnel of New New York. Note : New New York isn't anything like New York itself.. it's just it is based on a map that is New York... if that made sense....
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(click for full size..)
Thats' it.. hope everyone enjoyed the short update! The next update will probably be quite a while... I've really got to update my CJ Grotport..!
Please comment! All are welcome.. especially constructive ones!
Thanks for looking again...
Sam =)
Oh, a new MD, nice. You should take yourself a bit more time when makeing a mosaique, I can clearly see three steps in it.
The startup is okay, let's see how it develops :)
@ Skimbo : thanks for visiting! This mosaic is my first, so it isn't the best.
So.. Update 2 =) It's a teaser.. again. It's the region view of New New York so far. Here goes...
As you can see.. it's nowhere near complete.... :)
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Click to see full size.
I uploaded the region view to show you how far I am away from finishing this massive metropolis. It is expected to have a population of around 2 million Sims.
The map I used is found here http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=23663 (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=23663) and it is by poshbakerloo.
Thanks for looking at this short update!
Sam =)
Ah very nice , can't wait for more :thumbsup:
Hey guys! It's time for update 3!
This is a mega update :D
This is about Grand Bridge - an area of central New New York. It is mainly a business centre.. but has some flats too.
Let's get started with the pictures! Hope you enjoy them!
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The west area of town.
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The tower on the right is one of the biggest in the area.
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The highway leading to the suspension bridge.
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The supension bridge. It was built to carry Highway 1 across the large river estuary.
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Overlooking the west side of the river. People argue that it is New New York's CBD.
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Part of a low-cost housing area.
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The old arched bridge.
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The old area of town.
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Some flats/hi-rises.
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The busiest road in town.
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The area has lots of GLR. People are using it as a popular method of transport.
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The highways are also used by a lot of traffic.
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The highway curves around the hill.
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Lots of strange designs have been popping up around the business area. This is a nightclub.
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And to finish off.. a view of the area.
Thanks for looking! Don't forget to comment!
Sam =)
Hey Sam, where'd you dig up those W2Ws? I've been looking everywhere, and can only find marcszar's.
My favourite pic is the old part of town, very well done.
Your friend,
Jordan :thumbsup:
Great start on your MD, and very nice city!!!
@ canyonjumper: I PM'med you. Thanks for visiting! :)
@ Tomas Neto: hey! Thanks for paying a visit!
Next update... the Valley Ski Resort.
The Valley Ski Resort is located in Vorland, and is owned by the massive company 'Ski Mountain'.
When these pictures were taken, it was a very snowy day.
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The main building.
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There are several ski lifts to the top.
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There is a ski school for beginners.
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The summit.
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The run twists its way down the mountain.
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The rentals shop.
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The snow started to get so bad, the cameraman had to go inside to some shelter. This is the view during the blizard.
Thanks for looking!
Sam =)
Awesome snowy day effect!!! Fantastic update!!! :thumbsup:
That's one snowy day. Nice. :thumbsup:
Great job &apls
By the way, from where did you found this building?
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@ Tomas Neto: Thanks for looking!
@ RickD: Thanks a lot!
@ Terring7: I've PM'ed you with a link. Thanks for visiting!
Today's Halloween special!
It's the myth of Karkcity's mansion in front of the CBD.
Enjoy!
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About 150 years ago, a lovely and spacious mansion was built in a small woodland near Karkcity. The owner loved the house and never let anyone near it. 100 years later, the house was still in the family's posession. The house was one of the most important things to them.
They didn't want anything to happen to it or it's surroundings.
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Then, one cold night, some developers walked down the driveway.
They needed permission to build a new business area around the mansion. The owner declined, saying nothing was to ever happen to the house.
Years later, the owner moved to live with family elsewhere, and the house was left empty.
The developers saw this as their chance, and construction started; against the previous owner's wish.
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Twenty years later, the construction was complete.
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However, the house was in a state of disrepair. It was said to be haunted with several ghosts from the house's past. It was a place to avoid.
Once the area was completed and the businesses moved in, lots of strange incidents occurred around it including crashes and strange noises.
The house looked like this:
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The house was a place to avoid. No one has gone near it or even looked at it to this day.
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Hope you enjoyed!
Sam =)
All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Thanks for looking!
Man, New New York :P I too have a city called that, though my map is way bigger.
So far it's looking good with your first MD. I wish you good luck. And if you need any inspiration, then watch some Futurama $%Grinno$%. It also takes place in a little city called New New York
Great work my friend, fantastic update!!! I like very much of this lovely and spacious mansion!!! :thumbsup:
very nice your cities, you see have there dedication.
congratulations.
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@ Biriali: Thanks a lot!
@ Tomas Neto: Hey, great to see you here again! Thanks!
@ kalvar: Thanks!
Today's update features Grand Bridge again. It has 3 pictures and a mega mosaic.
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A train passes the CBD.
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Construction in the bottom right.
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The railway line nears the station.
That's all for the pictures, I'm afraid. But, now... behold.. the mosaic! It's a massive 3MB JPEG, and it may take a while to load, but don't give up!
Link : http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6660/79288800.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6660/79288800.jpg)
Thanks for looking...
Sam =)
All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Nice mosaic. :thumbsup:
It looks great to be honest, but where did you get those supports for for those maxis highways?
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@ nbvc: Thanks a lot!
@ WC_EEND: Thanks for looking! I think you mean these: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2315 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2315)
Today's update is Part One of the West Vorland to Hapton Central Roadtrip.
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The Highway 6 cuts through an embankment.
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It then curves through the rugged landscape of Sorton Mountain Range.
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It then follows a ridge.
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Then, the highway turns into a RHW-4.
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Then, it curves around a mountain.
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It then ends and turns back to a single carriage road.
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There is a junction between the Highway 6 and a smaller offspring that takes you south.
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Then, there is another junction. This time it's with another road that takes you up north.
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Then, the road travells alongside the main railway
That's it for part one...
Part Two coming soon!
Sam =)
All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
yup, that's the one, thanks a lot for that one :thumbsup:
I really like the RHW in the snow like this, and it looks even more brilliant with the rail line next to it :thumbsup:
Quote from: RickD on November 25, 2010, 06:14:29 AM
However I must admit I was thinking it makes no sense, until I realized that it is left hand drive. $%Grinno$%
Yeah, I had that too actually ;D
Xander
I like the junctions, especially the first one. Very cool.
However I must admit I was thinking it makes no sense, until I realized that it is left hand drive. $%Grinno$%
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@ WC_EEND: Thanks a lot for looking! :)
@ RickD: Thanks! Yeah, I've had to switch to LHD for a while as I work on a new LHD region.
These are some older pictures from Part Two of the roadtrip from West Vorland to Hapton Central.
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The highway follows the rail line for a while.
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Then, the railway enters a tunnel.
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Further along, there is more room for the highway and it turns into a RHW-4.
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Then there is a junction to the city of Sorton. We'll turn off here to look around.
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The station.
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We then turn left at the main crossroads.
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The commercial district. It's nowhere near finished...
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An overview.
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We then rejoin the highway and continue Eastbound.
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The next junction along is to the suburbs of the city.
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There is a windfarm near the suburbs.
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The highway then bypasses the suburbs.
Thanks for looking!
Sam =)
Note: all comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Great work! You've got some very imaginative interchanges!
Very nice my friend!!! :thumbsup:
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@ Batlecat: Thanks a lot!
@ Tomas Neto: Thank-you!
Today's update... part THREE of the roadtrip!
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The highway continues in a straight line.
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A smaller road joins the Highway 6. This is seen crossing the railway.
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The highway spits at the foot of a large mountain.
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It then follows a railway viaduct.
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The railway emerges from a tunnel and is then carried on another viaduct.
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The highway then continues in a large cutting.
And to finish off.. a region view of Vorland!
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Thanks for looking,
Sam =)
Note: All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Nice roadways you've got. The ground rail to viaduct transition is a bit too steep, though ;)
Nice pics my friend, and great region too!!!
Great looking update! I really like your region, beautifully mountainous!
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io_bg: Thanks for looking! I'll definately try to fix that transition. Thanks again!
@
Tomas Neto: Thanks again! Thanks for looking!
@
Battlecat: Thank you! :)
Today's update is the SimWorld Christmas Special!
Well.. it's that time of year again. Christmas.
Things have been getting rather chilly recently. Here are some main headlines from across SimWorld.
New New York News
Snow has been causing havoc in New New York as freak storms hit by surprise.
Adeland National News
All settlements in the country have been affected by freezing temperatures as they fall into the -20ºC region.
The Karkland Times
Snow postpones major football clash between Karkcity and Eylton United as 12 Inches Fall.
Lorshire Leader
Roads across the country are clogged with travellers as the Christmas Holiday period arrives.
Vorland National Newspaper
Major travel disruption caused by non-stop blizzards across the region.
So.. the very short and pictureless Christmas update has come to an end.
Or has it..?
This was a picture taken from a news chopper reporting on the travel disruption in Vorland.. Is that really Santa and the reindeer?
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Always Believe...That's it from this update.. sorry it's short! This is all I had time for..
Sam =)
Note: All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Yeah my friend!!! Very nice!!!
Happy new year!!!
I like your way of building but maybe you could use other pedmalls in your previous update. Or maybe you can Lot them a bit maybe.
keep on the good work &apls
Nice, I love the pictures of the Highways you put some work on them with the interchanges. :thumbsup:
Replies
@ Tomas Neto: Thanks a lot! Happy New Year to you, too :)
@ peter007: Thank you! I'll change the pedmalls around and vary them a bit.
@ Aaron Graham: Thanks! :)
Today's update is a few teasers of Riversplit.
They are pictures of New New York FC's football (soccer) pitch, Haglon Road.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg143.imageshack.us%2Fimg143%2F6315%2F74165140.jpg&hash=f596ec16463336aa4d423c863161bd5ad5b32107)
A zoomed out day pic:
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And a zoomed out night pic:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg704.imageshack.us%2Fimg704%2F2536%2F75032322.jpg&hash=fd094c137486b622bbd8b8a18369972461969bf9)
I'll continue with the Roadtrip soon..
Thanks for looking,
Sam =)
Note: all comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Nice city my friend!!! Great work!!! :thumbsup:
Nice stadium. I suggest building more parking lots around it.
Can't wait so see more :)
Very nice, very interesting. My only thought is that you might have wanted to think about using a slope mod to lessen the "bumps" in your roads and highways.
Lora/LD
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@ Tomas Neto: Thank you!
@ RickD: Thanks a lot! I am yet to build the surrounding buildings, so I'll use some space on parking.
@ Terring7: Thanks! :)
@ Lora/ldvger: Thank you! My current slope mod doesn't seem to be working, so I'll look into getting another one.
It's been a while.. and the next update is almost ready...!
Until then.. here's what I've been working on:
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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg818.imageshack.us%2Fimg818%2F1301%2Fhayder1.jpg&hash=18bfe8a3fd72e4a05604a6af2f1e8a9c420b9e96)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg109.imageshack.us%2Fimg109%2F1618%2Friverisland1.jpg&hash=30e23d6d2f8d132ef4d4a8aef35d89c533b63a4b)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg30.imageshack.us%2Fimg30%2F8967%2Fnonmaxiscity1.jpg&hash=577f0a4e1f471745d7c87fcc0789af769ad52f1d)
An entirely non-Maxis city. There is lots of building repetition, so if anyone has links to any good low density commercial, I would appreciate it very much.
And that's all from this half-update..! The next should be ready soon...
Sam =)
Very nice city!!! I liked very much!!! :thumbsup:
There are many good low density commercial BATs on the BSC Lot Exchange!!! ;)
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@ Tomas Neto: Thanks for looking! After you suggested, I have searched the BSC Lot Exchange thoroughly, and I now have a lot more BAT's. Thanks! :thumbsup:
At long last.. it's time for the fourth and final instalment in the West Vorland to Hapton Central Roadtrip!
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The highway curves with the high embankments on either side.
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The highway continues weaving it's way through the countryside.
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The highway goes through a tunnel under the logging forest.
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The other side of the tunnel, the highway continues through a lush forest.
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The highway comes from the north of the picture and then continues west. The east highway continues to the valleys by the river. As you can see, I haven't got round to adding trees or eye-candy yet.
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A closer picture.
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A not-so-clear picture of how the main highway has the right of way. Coming from the right, it curves to the top and the south-northbound carriageway loses one lane.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg560.imageshack.us%2Fimg560%2F4107%2F53782040.jpg&hash=0de9a8767b04819d55cf13c8e75c5c1a35729c58)
A closer picture of how the main highway has the right of way.
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The highway continues and converts to a 6-lane highway before crossing this bridge over one of the gorges.
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Here is another gorge.
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There is another intersection. We'll turn off here to have a look.
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It is an intersection to the unfinished airport.
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The terminal at night.
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Continuing, there is a cloverleaf. We'll keep on going in a straight line
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The third and final gorge.
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The highway continues over a smaller local highway.
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We are now in Hapton Central. The highway narrows down to a 4 lane highway, and junctions get tighter.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg219.imageshack.us%2Fimg219%2F5977%2F70898458.jpg&hash=60aa5f790f73a7fcd00be2457b764cba3af2938a)
And to finish off the roadtrip, here is a strange junction I made.
Sam =)
All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Great work with those junctions. As I mentioned elsewhere, fantastic land bridges too!
Yeah my friend...!!! Fantastic update!!! I liked a lot of your road system and your intersections!!! :thumbsup:
Very interesting :)
Nice intersections.
That last interchange looks funny. :D But the T-Interchange is very well done.
Great highway layout! :thumbsup:
Replies
@ Reikhardt: Thanks a lot! :)
@ Tomas Neto: Thank you!
@ Terring7: Thanks for visiting!
@ danielcote: Thank you :)
@ RickD: Thanks! The interchange was just an experiment :)
@ io_bg: Wow.. thanks!
Today's update is just a little video to keep things going...
http://www.youtube.com/v/ZDE7osq0ehw
A little drive on a rural road.. filmed with a lagging recorder. I really need to remember to speed up the recording rate...
So.. I hope that's enough until the next proper update... School has just taken over.
Sam =)
I liked the car trip in your highways!!! I liked the tunnels a lot, too!!! Fantastic video my friend!!! :thumbsup:
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@ Tomas Neto: Thank you! Your kind comment means a lot to me! :)
Today's update is about farms and there's also a new road.
Now to let the pictures do the talking..
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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg263.imageshack.us%2Fimg263%2F6747%2F44516986.jpg&hash=88719873fb9850c93086e85e67c571d7c6ef0716)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg20.imageshack.us%2Fimg20%2F6162%2F93131708.jpg&hash=a89461b1ee7709a59e3630a3a3beda684caf0fe5)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg3.imageshack.us%2Fimg3%2F9885%2F79759063.jpg&hash=0fe310b77a826e7016eece64af887379474c56cc)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg851.imageshack.us%2Fimg851%2F445%2F65044319.jpg&hash=6326db3de42097b1ef883c6588897411740a364f)
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A new road has been completed in the mountain range of Hayder.
These are the pictures of the road before traffic was allowed onto it.
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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg203.imageshack.us%2Fimg203%2F8128%2F66468693.jpg&hash=569a577d44590de1501b3b8bb635c2f7300e6685)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg857.imageshack.us%2Fimg857%2F2943%2F65096278.jpg&hash=7d5516980df22293f32ac8a56736d415c8ec7f51)
Thanks for looking,
Sam =)
Note: All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Some great shots of the SPAM there!
Wow..., great pictures my friend!!! Fantastic rural city, very realistic and beautiful!!! Awesome!!! &apls &apls
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@ Reikhardt: Thank you!
@ Tomas Neto: Thanks, Tomas! :)
Today's update was originally meant to be an update but a CTD stopped it. Now, it's just a night shot of the main city in Hayder. The CBD is unfinished.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg864.imageshack.us%2Fimg864%2F20%2F72685841.jpg&hash=ac0ee510d5085a46f71828d78d20198e91d7e115)
Sorry that it's only one picture. I hope to post more soon...
Sam =)
Note: All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Fantastic night shot, Sam!!! Very nice teaser my friend!!! :thumbsup:
Weh. Very nice RHWs & farms.
It's really great!
Fantastic update. That's quite the central business district. I like those farms as well.
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@ Tomas Neto: Thank you Tomas!
@ peter007: Thank you! :)
@ Battlecat: Wow.. Thanks!
Today's update is the mosaic that I couldn't make last time.
Click to open the mosaic: http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7571/mosaicfull.jpg
Thanks for looking,
Sam =)
Note: All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
waow, it's impressive &apls &apls
That is a stunning mosaic!
The only thing I can add is that there are some "-" buttons in the pic, but if the picture is good, you won't see that!
-Matthijs :thumbsup:
Wow Sam..., amazing mosaic!!! Really awesome night shot, my friend!!! Great!!! &apls &apls
Nice looking MD! Looking forward to see more!
That's a really nice video.
Also wonderful pictures of the farms.
The night image is great, too. Nice region. :thumbsup:
Very nice Mosaic. I think I need to learn how to make them. ;)
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@ supremec: Thank you!
@ MrMAvE94: Thanks! I've tried to get rid of the buttons for this next mosaic ;)
@ Tomas Neto: Thank you as always Tomas!
@ 976: Glad you like it! :)
@ bat: Wow, thank you! I'm glad you like my updates.
@ RickD: Thanks, RickD! I use Photoshop to make my mosaics, but you can use programs such as GIMP I think.
Today's update is from Al Kohbar (thanks to Cacks for the name).
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg577.imageshack.us%2Fimg577%2F8530%2F11309500.jpg&hash=42cad13842b36094456eeaab4e6070b39bff19e3)
The golf course.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg32.imageshack.us%2Fimg32%2F7933%2F65190402.jpg&hash=90f755de811950b99d373a37b786e8cffd3d1f1a)
Trees grow near the small lake.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg844.imageshack.us%2Fimg844%2F108%2F34832654.jpg&hash=872e8425ef3575357036be7beb13b34a95e16199)
Houses and a few shops..
And now for a mosaic to round up the update...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg829.imageshack.us%2Fimg829%2F6783%2Fmosaicl.jpg&hash=244993b7854ae318a4ea019be133b6260d41a323)
(sorry about the small blue lines)
Thanks for looking at Al Kohbar,
Sam =)
Note: All comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Hi Sam, Al Kohbar is amazing!!! I liked a lot of the first and third pics, and of course, of the mosaic!!! This houses and the shops are very nice, and this streets on the mosaic are amazing, my friend!!! Fantastic update!!! &apls &apls
Very good your city, beautiful mosaic too!
Nice pictures and the small lake is wonderful! :thumbsup:
Very nice job :)
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@ Tomas Neto: Thanks as always, Tomas! I appreciate your support for this MD :)
@ ricardomiranda: Thank you! Glad you liked it!
@ bat: Thanks, bat! :)
@ Terring7: Thank you! :)
SimWorld has had an unusual weather pattern... many areas of the planet are seeing severe storms and bad weather.
Construction has been stopped in many places...
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Cities look bleak and dreary..
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... and many workers are dreading the journey home...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg821.imageshack.us%2Fimg821%2F4062%2F13411527.jpg&hash=1cf45306f5cc95c688e6387ffd7120f356854f77)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg94.imageshack.us%2Fimg94%2F8725%2F89187701.jpg&hash=bc63a731074461453f40d226ec8fd348c5ce0082)
Even the driest cities are affected...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg814.imageshack.us%2Fimg814%2F4765%2F32345962.jpg&hash=ba4fbb5e8c6f42c832bd1fe85f85814f6bc5e381)
Night time skylines are ruined..
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg651.imageshack.us%2Fimg651%2F2963%2F58631777.jpg&hash=9d2a4daaffb3d79d1dda73c5f6377c1b00d1195c)
The pavements are empty but the roads are full...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg96.imageshack.us%2Fimg96%2F2669%2F31035723.jpg&hash=a7c1198c90877fce63ea41a41741b6fa455b6f4c)
... and the highways are full with cautious drivers
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg198.imageshack.us%2Fimg198%2F7144%2F15351345.jpg&hash=4a61ec1ee67a38201d71ef31b4d10bfa161cdbb8)
But of course, not all of SimWorld is affected...
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Let's hope you're one of the lucky ones...
Thanks,
Sam =)
The effect of rain is marvellous, Sam!!! Incredible as you created a perfect storm in the city!!! Amazing update!!! &apls &apls
Looks great Sam, I love the use of the sunken highway lots and the rain! :thumbsup:
What mod is it in the previous update that changes the street texture, because there are beautiful!
Great looking rain effect there!
Nice work on it. :thumbsup:
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@ Tomas Neto: Thank you Tomas! I'm really glad you like the rain.
@ DanniBee: Thanks Dan! The street texture is by Rivit, and it's available on the STEX. I can't get you the link right now because it seems to be down for me.
@ bat: Thank you Bat!
It's been a while, but it's time for the next update in this random CJ. It's called 'City Island', and it is about a city on an island. Today is also my birthday, and it's a chance I've had to finally update this CJ, which I have had the pictures available for a while but I just haven't had time to create the actual update.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg855.imageshack.us%2Fimg855%2F4185%2F52705170.jpg&hash=9a966ee157f1bbc2d8088df38425df0f829018f4)
We'll kick today's update off with a shot of some nice towers overlooking the newly built and unopened Airport Highway. The towers also have a great view of the seaport which is nearby.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg854.imageshack.us%2Fimg854%2F3074%2F39411546.jpg&hash=406cb1b15b20251339ff933907ae9ff9d0421381)
And, here's the port that the towers get a great view of. This port is expanding by the minute.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg89.imageshack.us%2Fimg89%2F4329%2F49399100.jpg&hash=38c3f76b1c897b84945071cfec53eb40b7cc0315)
The port is also dangerous for ships, with shallow waters and pebbles. Lots of pebbles.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg42.imageshack.us%2Fimg42%2F6868%2F69880781.jpg&hash=22087452b79673d59b1e1025d55536822531ac1c)
Moving inland, we find an old mine that hasn't been used for 200 years. The minerals under the estuary in which the island is were a major trade for the early city.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg835.imageshack.us%2Fimg835%2F2388%2F81474629.jpg&hash=16a651b86c19e41ed2180fcd8e7f78611e4a5a3c)
New and old bridges cross the tramway. The trams first arrived in the city just under 200 years ago. Back then, goods were transported from the mines to the port.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg842.imageshack.us%2Fimg842%2F9546%2F69872351.jpg&hash=4ca455f7e297beb2e6b3f26bf2ade93f97d214b1)
The football pitch at night. The multi-storey carparks are pretty much empty, and the football pitch is closed until the season restarts in late August.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg683.imageshack.us%2Fimg683%2F9899%2F72220056.jpg&hash=ad09a952cd46312cfd1414773a66189b04322638)
The Old Town is rather quiet at night, with only three cars driving down the normally packed streets.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F8712%2F28593486.jpg&hash=6c517e6d965d422bf27c6c7e716ebaed04177e5e)
The marketplace which was built in the late 1500s is still a busy place today, holding markets every Saturday.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg84.imageshack.us%2Fimg84%2F6351%2F58447784.jpg&hash=f6dbfc66affdb2ea1e37a00fc2e48620909e048c)
This is one of the oldest parts of the tramline. It now follows an embankment above the airport carpark.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg233.imageshack.us%2Fimg233%2F7576%2F44828424.jpg&hash=bc278526ee13dbc28fa12932251ff0ec10ae2492)
And.. the final picture of today's boring update. The airport was decorated as part of it's 25th anniversary last year, and a new flower garden was erected.
I might have a chance to create a summer-special update, but with work for the RTMT on the top of my list, it is slightly unlikely.
Thanks,
Sam =)
Note: all comments are welcome, especially constructive ones.
Hi Sam..., fantastic see your return!!! Amazing city and seaport too!!! Great work my friend!!! &apls &apls
Happy birthday Sam!!! :thumbsup:
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@ Tomas Neto: Thank you Tomas!! ;D
Today's update is a little appetiser to keep this going. Not the best of single-picture updates, but hey. There's a little story I devised to go behind this picture, just to make it look a tiny bit more important.
One hundred and fifty years ago, the Lord of the Region, Bob Newbie the 62nd, went into his crafting warehouse and built a two wheeled device, now called a bike. He rode around his courtyard until it was looking a bit of a mess. He went up to his tower and looked over the countryside, and he saw a forest that would be perfect to ride through. The trouble was, the forest was full of bears and horses. The Lord sent out his finest hunters who cleared the forest of any creatures. He then sent out his finest builders to build a path through the forest so he could ride his bike. He enjoyed his private path very much, and when he left SimWorld, he left the path to his son, Bob Newbie the 63rd. However, he didn't want it so he sold it off to the council, who turned it into a public path. Now, whizzing to the present day like some time traveller, we see that the path has fallen into a state of disrepair. This happened when the Highway 6 was built alongside the forest, and the noise from the traffic put off all of the cyclists looking for some peace and quiet. The overgrown path has also found some new threats, with the bears and other wildlife returning. Enough talking, now for the picture.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg135.imageshack.us%2Fimg135%2F9620%2F83880653.jpg&hash=7d1d8c25ddeb5ceb3115f6094588d1f890b183d7)
Two brave cyclists continue after their brake in a little lay-by overlooking a pond. The path here is in a particularly awful state, with weeds growing all across it.
That picture is all for this little appetiser update, I hope to work on putting together another update for soon.
Thanks,
Sam =)
Note: If you rate, please don't forget to leave a comment too!
Great pictures of your city!
Also the newest teaser is nice. :thumbsup:
I liked very much of the text about the picture!!! Fantastic!!! I did remember a filme, but I don't remember the name of him!!! Amazing update Sam, text and picture are very nice!!! &apls &apls
Beautiful. :)
Just nice :)
Nice teaser !
Nice teaser for sure! :)
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@ bat: Thankyou, Bat! =)
@ Tomas Neto: Thanks as always, Tomas :)
@ RickD: Thanks! :)
@ Skimbo: Thankyou!
@ ricardomiranda: Thankyou!
@ art128: Thanks!
So.. where to start...
Oh, right!
It's been over a year since the first SimWorld update!
I know I should really celebrate with more than just a smiley, but I won't. &dance
Unless you call this return update as some sort of celebration..
Here's the first update since July (I'm really reliable)
Just a small update I suppose, the bigger update will be coming next time.
Special thanks to TowerDude for reasons that he'll know
We'll start off with two pictures I made back in June but they haven't appeared yet...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg266.imageshack.us%2Fimg266%2F91%2F10465548.jpg&hash=8a26d56df3f493aacef0eb5f906d64e1e66d96ca)
The weather in SimWorld varies from rain...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg822.imageshack.us%2Fimg822%2F3164%2F64262892.jpg&hash=34a2e87143297c3de9274ab52c542736d3320570)
... to sun and droughts, just like Planet Earth
And here's a teaser for what is coming up next update (or, should be coming up next update)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg710.imageshack.us%2Fimg710%2F3218%2Fteaseb.jpg&hash=5b449273c80dbcda6162796c2ec67b2fcaa69ed9)
Thanks,
Sam =)
As promised, here's the downtown mosaic. I've also thrown in a mosaic of a motorway junction. I've just completed it and I haven't finished the areas around it yet, so don't expect any nice surroundings.
The pictures are slightly bad quality, please excuse that, they are fine on my computer but when I uploaded them the quality dropped. I have tried reuploading but the problem continues.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg193.imageshack.us%2Fimg193%2F3148%2Fjunction1.jpg&hash=3c768f2676109bad4685885d4ed7f049bbe242b2)
The junction.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg840.imageshack.us%2Fimg840%2F5896%2Fdowntown1.jpg&hash=80651538a9bd7a5c1a2b68438dcfc1ce5ef8fe7b)
And the mosaic.
Thanks,
Sam =)
So, it's back. Hopefully now it's much better too. I've rebuilt my whole Plugins folder to make things run smoother and look nicer. I've chosen 3 regions to work on; the Omega region, Penzance and Cape York.
For now, the CJ will be following my progress as I build the regions. They're nowhere near completed, so there is a long way to go.
I'll kick off the new SimWorld with a nice 8MB mosaic in full 1080p resolution. It's quite big, so click at your own risk ;)
The area is from the CBD of the Cape york region. It's not complete, I just wanted to give you a taste of what's to come :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2FSamerton%2FSC4%2FCJ%2Fmosaicthumb.jpg&hash=0ca1ebecc6133b52848a21cfaaa6c562f5c744a1) (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Samerton/SC4/CJ/mosaicfull.jpg)
If, for some reason, the above image isn't working, click me (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Samerton/SC4/CJ/mosaicfull.jpg).
Thanks,
Sam.
Never knew you had an MD. . . That mosaic is great. I'm gonna take a read through it now. ;)
Cheers
Willy
But, I can see reflection on that building in downtown, but how!?
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@ Swordmaster: Thanks for visiting Willy! It's been a long time since I've updated it, and I'll admit that the older updates are not of the best quality &mmm Hopefully this new reboot of the MD will be much better :)
@ j-dub: Good point, I've not noticed that before :D Magic, I suppose :P
Every couple of months I'll post another Region Views update. Hopefully each region update will show development throughout the three regions.
Click for full resolution. Warning, they are fairly large images.
Here's where I'm at so far:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2FSamerton%2FSC4%2FCJ%2FU1%2Fcapeyorkr.jpg&hash=34d5e070e63e2efe5050341217e2ffb76c4a033f) (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Samerton/SC4/CJ/U1/capeyork.jpg)
Cape York
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2FSamerton%2FSC4%2FCJ%2FU1%2Fomegar.jpg&hash=6d444f5de85223d87822596fc8d4d921d0cfb592) (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Samerton/SC4/CJ/U1/omega.jpg)
Omega
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2FSamerton%2FSC4%2FCJ%2FU1%2Fpenzancer.jpg&hash=9b5c315c5ded25e82b9044c86f75d25486cc36a9) (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Samerton/SC4/CJ/U1/penzance.jpg)
Penzance
Thanks, should have a nice mosaic ready for the next update ;)
Sam.
All the regions look nice Samerton. I take it that town on the Penzance one is Falmouth (or rather that would be where Falmouth is)? Love the steak place there and the Chinese isn't too bad either.
Anyway looking forward to seeing all the maps fill out.
Cheers
James
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@ 89James89: Thanks James, nice to see you here. The town may be in the location of Falmouth, but it's purely coincidence ;)
I have a nice mosaic ready today. It is from the Penzance region, and for the next update I should have some development pictures.
Click the images for full resolution :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2FSamerton%2FSC4%2FCJ%2FU2%2Fbridgethumb.jpg&hash=35e62015bda83abad164685e093091bd4deb383c) (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Samerton/SC4/CJ/U2/bridge.jpg)
This CJ will be slightly roadgeeky, I can't resist.. :P
And the mosaic...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2FSamerton%2FSC4%2FCJ%2FU2%2Fmosaicthumb.jpg&hash=98682b6d04f982f2e245c56b2587aa45eda5243b) (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Samerton/SC4/CJ/U2/mosaicfull.jpg)
I am lacking in custom buildings for the Penzance region and the Cape York region at the moment, that's because I've just made a new plugins folder specifically for these regions. I'll get some more eventually ;)
Thanks,
Sam.
Nice pictures! &apls
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@ Gugu3: Thankyou :)
Here's what I've been working over summer. Unfortunately things are getting busy again for me now, but hopefully this image explains the lack of updates recently.
Sorry for the poor image quality/resolution.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2FSamerton%2FSC4%2FCJ%2FU3%2Fschwanenburg6resized.jpg&hash=9e1b747aa6812c183f94d950de5f74c0cfa0936e)
It's taken me quite a while for those 3 tiles.
Thanks, Sam.
It's a nice region view with these fields :)
Looks nice... $%Grinno$%
Dear writer,
first of all, congrats on your beautiful work here &apls
Second, i`d like to ask you where you got this trainstation in the curve at the bottom of the picture:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg109.imageshack.us%2Fimg109%2F1618%2Friverisland1.jpg&hash=30e23d6d2f8d132ef4d4a8aef35d89c533b63a4b)
Quote from: zwitser on November 13, 2013, 07:35:24 AM
Dear writer,
first of all, congrats on your beautiful work here &apls
Second, i`d like to ask you where you got this trainstation in the curve at the bottom of the picture:
*snip*
Thanks, you can download the station here: http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/19862-ndex-its-brenntrail-set-nam-curve-station/
@
Kergelen and
Gugu3: Thanks :)
I'll get a new update ready shortly ;)
nice work sam- lways loved your work though!!!!!!
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@ titanicbuff: Thanks ;)
I've made a mosaic showcasing what I've been working on lately. It's still very much a WIP, and the trumpet to the south isn't finished yet.
Just wanted to show what's coming up in the future :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2FSamerton%2FSC4%2FCJ%2FU4%2Fmosaicclick.jpg&hash=fa20f2c1e6db7a596260fceedc0cbfd8ee708f52) (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Samerton/SC4/CJ/U4/mosaic.jpg)
There's also a region city view:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2FSamerton%2FSC4%2FCJ%2FU4%2Foverviewclick.jpg&hash=0497a48168eba9fef8589114f3b039a22546fa63) (http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Samerton/SC4/CJ/U4/overview.jpg)
Thanks, Sam.
Thanks for your awnser! Keep up the good work :thumbsup: