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Title: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on May 28, 2007, 04:28:38 PM
Hi!

I'd like to start a mayor journal here. I am currently doing one on Simtropolis, and it will be more detailed than the one that appears here. Click here to access the Simtropolis one! (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=36&threadid=86257&STARTPAGE=1)!

Here is the region of Longmeadow!

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The Narivo Metropolitan area will rest on this peninsula.

Here is the city of Narivo!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/Mikeaut1/Labelled.swf
(Click the labels off/labels on button to show the labelled neighborhoods in Narivo).

More pictures:

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A traffic cam!

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The metropolitan area so far! Narivo County is completed!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/Mikeaut1/thingie.swf
(Click the labels off/on button).

Thanks!  ;D
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: callagrafx on May 28, 2007, 04:39:57 PM
great work, be safe


:D :D :D :D sorry, couldn't resist that one...A nice presentation and a good use of Flash.
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Tarkus on May 28, 2007, 04:57:58 PM
That . . . traffic cam . . . it's hypnotic.   :thumbsup:  Being a major roadgeek, that's just plain awesome.  And being an animated .gif, it didn't take too long to load either--had to have been a lot of frames.  Very, very nice.  I also really liked the parking lot you have there by the stadiums--quite realistic.  Look forward to seeing more.

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Travis on May 28, 2007, 05:47:12 PM
Wow, very realistic work you have there. Great job with the parking by the stadium, such a thing is often left out. That traffic cam is awesome too!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on May 28, 2007, 06:40:30 PM
callagrafx - Haha, thanks!

Tarkus - Wow, thanks a lot for the comment! I'm glad you like the traffic cam! ;D I think its only about 50 frames.

Travis - Thanks, I'm glad you like the cam and the stadium area!

Here's some more!

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on May 29, 2007, 02:47:14 AM
Great (animated) pictures! Also wonderful work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on May 30, 2007, 04:38:45 PM
Here are some pictures of the suburbs of Narivo - Plainview!

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: callagrafx on May 31, 2007, 01:08:59 AM
Nice update Mike, but where are all the planes?  Also, what software are you using to capture the animation? 
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: dedgren on May 31, 2007, 08:34:03 PM
Heh!  It's easy to see your "commute" shot as the bottom of a hamster wheel- that's what mine feels like anyway.

A nice start, Mike.  Thanks for sharing your work with us- I'm sure there's good things to come.

Good Luck!


David
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 31, 2007, 09:38:25 PM
Hello, Mike! A great start to your showcase here. I love your residential areas and parks, and the "traffic cam" shots are brilliant! I'll be following along here as you go! Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on June 01, 2007, 05:56:26 AM
Fantastic pictures, Mike! Great animations. :thumbsup: One question: Where do you made these animations?
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: rooker1 on June 01, 2007, 09:50:04 AM
I love the animations, Great update.  Love the region view and your city sprawl is fantastic.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: cityhawk on June 01, 2007, 10:01:39 AM
The overview is awesome---a good mix of diagonal and straight grid, and lots and lots of trees! I love the traffic cams (especially the second one)! The only thing I don't like so much is the repetition of the Maxis skyscrapers, but that's very hard to avoid, so keep this up!!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 01, 2007, 01:19:07 PM
callagrafx - I guess the airport was closed.  :P I'm using SC4 to capture the animations, with the recorder tool.

dedgren  - Thanks alot for your kind comment!  :) Hope to see you back here soon!

thundercrack83 - Thanks!! Glad to see you here! I'm also glad you like this showcase!

bat - Thanks!! :) I use the recorder tool in SC4, and then use Macromedia Flash MX Pro and it sequences the images that the recorder tool takes. It's quite easy, but it depends on which software you have in order to do it.

rooker1 - Thanks!! Glad you like the animations and the sprawl!  :thumbsup:

cityhawk - Great to see you around!  :) I love the trees as well, it helps in the sprawling process too. I know about the repeition too and how annoying it is!! Thanks for your comment!  ;D

Here is some pictures of Greenvale, the large town north of Narivo. The population is around 35,000. Greenvale has a big shopping center, located off the Greenvale Parkway (which is the highway that goes left to right in the wide out shot of the mall neighborhood.)

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mulefisk on June 02, 2007, 05:25:44 AM
Fantastic work! I love how clean and organized everything is!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on June 02, 2007, 05:50:21 AM
Great overview of this area! Also wonderful pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Snaper on June 02, 2007, 09:18:47 AM
It's vrey beautiful ... I live yout residential discrit with a excellent network  :thumbsup:

Bravo !  &apls
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 02, 2007, 11:01:54 AM
Thanks for the comments everyone!

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: tooheys on June 03, 2007, 03:07:24 AM
Great start  :thumbsup:, this is developing nicely and some great pic's. Don't like the traffic shots though, reminds me too much of the trip to work  :'((only kidding).

Looking good and waiting for more.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 03, 2007, 10:38:54 AM
Whew! Looks like the rain is falling pretty hard there! I love the newspaper and the pictures where the camera has been "smudged" by the rain. I'm definitely enjoying your showcase here. Keep up the good work, my friend!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 03, 2007, 01:13:42 PM
Thanks for all the comments.

Rain has been so bad in Longmeadow that both the Longmeadow Sound and Atlantic Ocean have crested!

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BEFORE

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AFTER

Look at the seaports in this neighborhood in Plainview. Completely submerged!!

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BEFORE

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AFTER

Beaches in Narivo have been submerged too!

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And look how high the water got near this highrise in Downtown!

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: cityhawk on June 03, 2007, 01:22:14 PM
Wow, very nice photoshopping with the floods!! Looks so realistic! Great job!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: tooheys on June 03, 2007, 05:02:30 PM
Nice work with the pic's. Look's like it's going to take the Downtown a while to dry out.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 03, 2007, 06:35:58 PM
Cityhawk - it's not photoshopping, it's actually in game.  :D

Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 03, 2007, 08:54:18 PM
Wow, those flooded areas look great. And I just saw where you said that it's in-game. I wonder how you did that? However, it looks absolutely fantastic. Another great update, Mike!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Snaper on June 04, 2007, 03:40:53 AM
Very nice made  :thumbsup:

There are still people who tan on the flooded beach  :D
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on June 06, 2007, 09:48:21 AM
Wonderful update! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 15, 2007, 01:48:42 PM
Finally, an update!!

Harwood is a wealthier community within Greenvale. It is also the home of Hickory Oak, a country club on the border of Narivo and Forest Counties.

Amenities include:

- 18 hole golf course
- Outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
- Outdoor bar
- Three luxurious party rooms
- Arcade with Billiards and indoor bar
- Driving range

The country club is cherished by all those wealthy people that live in Longmeadow. On weekends, rich businessmen living in Narivo escape the noise of the city and take advantage of the quiet, bird-chirping suburbs to play a round of golf. The country club is only 35 - 40 minutes north of Narivo!

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 15, 2007, 03:28:02 PM
Wow, that country club is beautiful, Mikeaut1! I love the paths with the tunnels and the railroad running through. Keep up the fantastic work, my friend!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on June 16, 2007, 04:37:26 AM
Really great country club, Mikeaut1! Very beautiful! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 17, 2007, 05:54:20 PM
THE PARADE OF HOMES

Narivo County hosts an annual parade of homes, in which a home in the county is honored for being the best home. Each nominated house has different reasons as to why they should win the Parade of Homes, and the winner is awarded $50,000! There are three nominees this year, one home (or community of homes) is located in Harwood, and the other two are located in the city of Narivo.

After the nominations are presented, it is up to YOU to vote for the best!

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NOW VOTE!!
PICK WHO YOU THINK SHOULD WIN!!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on June 17, 2007, 09:29:39 PM
Hey Mike i have to say im happy i found this MD its very well informative and also well
layed out im impressed here!!!  SO with the Rain Tool was that intentional flooding or
totaly whooopsie flood?  btw Dustin that is what Mike used LoL heres the link to get
Rain tool here for ingame floods and other natural water disasters LoL (http://www.teirusu.com/)





Btw heres my choice for Parade of Homes winner
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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on June 18, 2007, 01:27:27 AM
I have the same choice as patfirefghtr!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: tooheys on June 18, 2007, 02:17:22 AM
Nice couple of updates. Great design for the country club, but I doubt I could afford to join  :((but I can dream :)).

So far it's unanimous, Oakcrest Estates :thumbsup:.

Cheers

Dave

Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 18, 2007, 11:19:26 AM
I'll stick with the consensus: Oakcrest Estates!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 20, 2007, 01:58:56 PM
Cool. Thanks for all the feedback!

I'm still taking votes if you're interested!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 24, 2007, 12:55:07 PM
The Bushwick won!

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More to come soon!

Coming up is some development north of Narivo County in Forest County!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: HabLeUrG on June 26, 2007, 12:38:32 AM
this is my first post on this wonderful MD, all the picture are very detailed, also I like the description of the diary... one of my favorites is the flooding! excellent work!!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on June 26, 2007, 12:43:54 AM
awwwwww the bushwick won not fair but oh well congrats though to Bushwick for winning the Parade!!!
Great update mike and i will be checking back in for more
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 30, 2007, 10:05:20 AM
Hey! Here is some of what is coming up next.

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Here is a little teaser of what is to come next: The City of Ponderosa in Forest County!

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Aspenwall Beach, Ponderosa

Aspenwall Beach is a stunning piece of beach directly in Downtown Ponderosa. Just off the coast, plans for building a lighthouse are being conversed. Aspenwall Beach is Longmeadow's most northern public beach (so far) and it offers peacefulness and quiet within a semi-urban setting. Residents of Ponderosa enjoy sitting under any of those tall aspen trees hugging the boardwalk. The beach is equipped with snack shacks, and even a restaurant.
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: NASCAR_Guy on June 30, 2007, 10:38:22 AM
I still hate you for Banning me at ST but Your city is nice check out mine ;)
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on June 30, 2007, 11:17:02 AM

Mike ponderosa is looking real good cant wait to see more
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on June 30, 2007, 07:46:04 PM
DOWNTOWN PONDEROSA

Lots of pictures to show!!

NASCAR_Guy- HAHA!! Hi Heyden!  $%Grinno$% :P

patfirefghtr - Thanks!!!

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on June 30, 2007, 09:51:38 PM

Mike reallllllllll good and wonderful update i love that church with the green roof - pat
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: tooheys on June 30, 2007, 10:28:59 PM
Nice update, that's a fine looking commercial area. What is the building
highlighted in the 6th pic, the one with the columns out front. Look's good.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: NASCAR_Guy on July 01, 2007, 10:27:26 AM
QuoteNASCAR_Guy- HAHA!! Hi Heyden!

not even close ::)
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 01, 2007, 10:50:21 AM
Great update, Mikeaut1! Ponderosa is looking good, I love the downtown and I agree with pat--that church is magnificent! Great job, my friend!


Quote from: NASCAR_Guy on June 30, 2007, 10:38:22 AM
I still hate you for Banning me at ST but Your city is nice check out mine ;)

NASCAR_Guy: I'm not an administrator or a moderator, but I just wanted to give you a heads-up that I'm sure this post has broken a few rules here at SC4D.
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on July 13, 2007, 05:24:22 AM
Great new pictures, Mikeaut1! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Eddie on July 13, 2007, 09:27:24 AM
If NASCAR_Guy IS Heyden, I'm sure he'll be banned again, because Derek_pearce was his first username here. This time, I'm not sure though. I was certain with his other username.

Anyway, excellent city, Mike. Though it isn't fair that the Bushwick won here at SC4D, after the votes were clearly laid out.  &sly

:P
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: NASCAR_Guy on July 13, 2007, 11:48:00 AM
Quote from: Eddie on July 13, 2007, 09:27:24 AM
If NASCAR_Guy IS Heyden, I'm sure he'll be banned again, because Derek_pearce was his first username here. This time, I'm not sure though. I was certain with his other username.


Proof I ain't him


http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1142.0
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: dedgren on July 13, 2007, 12:58:15 PM
Hey, it's my pleasure to leave the comment that bumps Mike's really fine showcase up to the Ones to Watch category.

Actually, this has been a "one to watch" for quite a while.  Thanks, Mike, for sharing your work with us.  I'll set my 5 stars on top of the rest you've piled up.


David

p.s. - As an aside, I don't doubt that NASCAR_Guy is in fact NASCAR_Guy for a minute.  I think we've about played out that whole bit.  I will remark, though, on the reference to actions at other SC4 sites- while this one was pretty innocuous, they're just not ever necessary.  The well-deserved praise NASCAR_Guy gave didn't benefit a bit from the rest of the comment.  'Nuff said?  -DE
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Glenni on July 13, 2007, 02:07:58 PM
it's always good with a little paranoia though. :D
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Eddie on July 13, 2007, 02:21:21 PM
Quote from: NASCAR_Guy on July 13, 2007, 11:48:00 AM

Proof I ain't him


http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1142.0

Well there ya go.  :P
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on July 17, 2007, 03:00:39 PM
WOAH!! I didn't even realize this all happened here!! :P

Anyway, back to some updates!

Here is the hospital and hotel areas in Ponderosa!

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Some Suburban Growth in Ponderosa

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And Some News

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Emperor Stormont on July 17, 2007, 04:13:28 PM
Lovely update there mike, the lighthouse looks simply fantastic and those surburbs are fab  ::)
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 17, 2007, 07:37:09 PM
Great update, my friend! I love the hotels and that lighthouse looks remarkable! Can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on July 17, 2007, 08:43:14 PM
Mike that was great update and i look forward to more devolpment here - pat
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: rooker1 on July 18, 2007, 07:29:17 AM
Very nice update.  I like how the houses are laid out, very uniform.  One main street and houses on the side roads, perfect.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on July 18, 2007, 08:37:20 PM
Thanks guys!!

belfastuniguy - Glad you like the suburbs!  ;)

thundercrack83 - Thanks! And glad you like that hotel rest stop area!  :P

patfirefghtr - Thanks!!

rooker1 - Thanks, glad you like the zoning style!

Update NOW!!!

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Stillwater, Forest County

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Stillwater is located east of Ponderosa, along the Ponderosa Parkway, linking Ponderosa with Tamarack to the far east. The city of Stillwater is comparable to Ponderosa, in what the city offers and how its layout is. Stillwater is home to Milner University, a major school in Longmeadow. Downtown Stillwater is centered around the university.

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Milner University
The university enrolls approximately 14,000 students, making the university moderately sized. This school is geared towards business, education, and medicine, and is a very important school in the nation of Longmeadow. The campus sits in bustling downtown, and is diversified by many buildings with many subjects.

Important Buildings
- Seton Hall (main hall on campus)
- Bradon Hall (main hall on campus)
- Tullis Library (main library on campus)

Fast Facts
- Tuition In State ($5,960)
- Tuition Out of State ($7,950)
- Room and Board ($4,300)
- Population (13,863)
- Majors (Business, Marketing and Law: 56%, Education 31%, Medicine 13%)

Sports
- Basketball, Bowling, Baseball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling.
- Team Name: The Hawks

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John R. Quilcene Airport is expected to be build just north of the Ponderosa Parkway. We'll see what will happen with the airport next update!!

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 18, 2007, 09:07:05 PM
Another magnificent update, my friend! Your university looks amazing--I love the rows of student housing and all the university buildings, it looks quite realistic! I'll be looking forward to seeing the new airport, too!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on July 19, 2007, 02:18:52 AM
Welcome to page 4!

Wonderful update(s), Mikeaut1! Fantastic residential areas! Great university! Looking forward to that airport! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: rooker1 on July 19, 2007, 04:52:20 AM
Awesome update, the university is great and I can't wait to see this airport. 

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: FissileBread on July 19, 2007, 07:44:05 PM
I like your MD, great layout of the university. Keep up the good work! I am looking forward to more.
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on July 19, 2007, 08:01:42 PM

Mike that was a great update... the universty and stats got my attention... so are you gonna use RMIP airport or maxis air?  cant wait to see what you develop here - pat
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on July 20, 2007, 10:12:19 PM
Thanks for the wonderful comments everyone!!!

patfirefghtr - It's Maxis Air.  :P I think the smaller Maxis airports are nice, but many people seem to not think so. I'll see how you guys like this...

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Land was cleared to make way for the new airport. Hundreds of acres were cut down in order to build this airport. The cloverleaf connecting Ponderosa Parkway and University Avenue replaced the small T ramp.

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As construction wrapped up and the airport was almost ready to be used, an industrial park was built, and this is the area where cargo is checked by Customs before it is loaded on the planes for takeoff. This industrial park also manufactures and fixes plane parts.

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Also notice the new ramp on Tamarack Boulevard, connecting the airport neighborhood.

Commerce has been booming since this airport was built. One noticeable change is seen just south of Ponderosa Parkway in Stillwater!!

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Other changes include traffic flow. Here is traffic on the two new onramp/offramps!!

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on July 21, 2007, 02:15:11 AM
Great animations! Also wonderful airport and article!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 21, 2007, 11:05:35 AM
The Quilcene Airport looks great, Mikeaut1! I'm usually not a fan of the game airports, but you've managed to spice it up with the parking lots and everything and it looks fantastic! And I love the animated traffic shots at the end. Great work, my friend!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on July 23, 2007, 04:16:21 PM
Thanks guys! Will have an update tonight maybe of the latest stuff!  ;D
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on July 23, 2007, 06:50:36 PM

Mike that was great and i too also loved the animations  :thumbsup:  cant wait to see what else you have in store for us - pat
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on July 26, 2007, 05:09:13 PM
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If you are looking for a retreat from the valley, Jacky's Kabin is the place for you. With a sports center, rentable cabins, and plenty of hiking areas, Jacky's Kabin is located very high up in the mountains near Tamarack, Forest County. The altitude is so high where the Kabin is located that the temperature drops 20-25º. Just hundreds of feet higher on the mountain, a nice layer of snow is found.

Jacky's Kabin offers rentable cabins. The main cabin in the resort complex has some lodging as well. There are fireplaces and billiard rooms within the main lodge. Hot chocolate, stew, cider, and other pioneer recipies are available in the lodge, at a low cost.

There is a sports center on the complex as well, with soccer, tennis, baseball, and football. Horseshoes and bocce is also very popular in the resort.

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on July 26, 2007, 05:14:46 PM

Mike i loved this last update it was very Kozzy... That broucer was something else...
See you next time - pat
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 26, 2007, 07:23:42 PM
Excellent update, my friend! I love the picture with the snow, and that ilttle village carved into the mountainside looks very quaint! Keep up the fantastic work!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: jmyers2043 on July 26, 2007, 07:46:58 PM
Very Clever. I liked the cabins in a row, the tennis courts, and the lake with the dam because it all reminds me of a mountain retreat. I enjoyed looking at all the pictures.
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on July 27, 2007, 07:11:32 AM
A wonderful area near the Jacky's Kabin! Also a great picture with the snow!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on July 27, 2007, 08:01:23 PM
patfirefghtr - Thanks, glad you like it!! Glad you liked the brochure too! :D
thundercrack83 - Thanks!! I'm glad you like the snow pic!
jmyers2043 - Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
bat - Thanks!!

Comments appreciated!! Even from the lurkers!!  :thumbsup:

Pictures of Eastville

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Eastville is located south of Tamarack, and located right alongside Highway 107.

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 27, 2007, 08:50:52 PM
Eastville looks lovely, my friend! It's a very picturesque town. I like the downtown and and the housing developments. Great work!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: dedgren on July 27, 2007, 10:39:58 PM
Americana!  Looks like where I grew up.

Great work here.


David
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on July 28, 2007, 02:51:06 AM

Mike that was wonderful update on Eastville... cant wait to see more here - pat
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on July 28, 2007, 03:03:27 AM
Wonderful picture of that whole area! The other pictures are also looking nice! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on July 30, 2007, 06:03:52 PM
Here is a little bit of a city I showcased on the Simtropolis version of this MJ... Fairland!

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thundercrack83 Thanks for the comment!

dedgren Thanks as well!

patfirefghtr   Thank you!

bat Thanks!!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on July 31, 2007, 03:40:03 AM
Welcome to page 5!

Some very great new pictures, Mikeaut1! Wonderful work!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Diggis on July 31, 2007, 04:36:02 AM
nice detail, something to aspire to.
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: dedgren on July 31, 2007, 07:08:54 AM
Nice placement of buildings in those pics, Mike.  The care and attention to creating a realistic big city-scape really shows up.


David
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 31, 2007, 01:02:22 PM
Love the skyline, my friend. Fantastic use of custom content! Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on August 05, 2007, 09:02:53 PM
Thanks for all the comments on Fairland!

If you haven't noticed on Simtropolis, I've been having problems with plugins and stuff for my next region, so this region is taking a tad longer to create! Sorry for the wait, update soon!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 06, 2007, 08:47:31 PM
Hope everything is going well for you and your plugin folder, my friend! I'll be waiting patiently!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on August 07, 2007, 06:01:55 AM
Looking forward to the new update!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on August 16, 2007, 10:38:49 PM
Here is a picture from the new region: Coram/Medford Metro Area!

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And here is an update...

Here is a little update of how downtown Coram looks so far. I played with the brightness and contrast on these pictures, so hopefully you like them!

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Here is a little subway stat. As you've probably noticed, the amount of cars on the roadway seems smaller than normal. That's because commuters would rather use the subway. All my subway stations have high usage, I think my highest is just a little over 10,000.

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Comments are appreciated, and thanked! :)
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: rooker1 on August 17, 2007, 07:48:23 AM
Nice update.  I tried to look for a repeatitive building and couldn't find one.  Great work.  The city looks very crowded and well laid out.  I see you have used four large square, right?  I like smaller maps because I know there is an end in sight.  I get bored too easily and trash my cities to start again.  I love your choice of custom content.  I'll be back to watch this for sure.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on August 17, 2007, 10:58:47 AM
Great new region! Also nice looking pictures of it! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on August 17, 2007, 08:32:10 PM
Mike i really liked that update!!! lots of biiiiiiiiig buildings in Coram  &apls
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: dedgren on August 18, 2007, 09:26:40 PM
Whoa- with Alek missing in action, you are usurping the mantle of the Concrete Canyon King.  Excellent looking big cityscape- the showcase is full of treats these days!


David
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 18, 2007, 09:31:08 PM
The new metropolitan area looks excellent, my friend! I love all the skyscrapers! Great work, I'll be looking forward to seeing your next update!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on August 21, 2007, 09:31:49 AM
Thanks for all the comments!!

rooker1 - Yes they are four large squares. I think it makes the region more intimate and fun to play with. Most of my regions are small ones. :) Thanks for the nice comment!!

bat - Thanks!

patfirefghtr - Yes there are. :) Thanks!

dedgren - Thanks!! Glad you're enjoying it, David!

thundercrack83  - Thanks!

MEDFORD -- A SISTER CITY!

Here is Medford!!

Coram's sister city, Medford, is really seeing some growth. Rapid growth. Medford is home to a busy and expansive port area, that takes up a lot of the Chipnall Bay. With industry thriving, skyscrapers appear. Medford is connected to Coram by two tunnels, ferries, and one bridge (in the lower bay).

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Here's an example of how Coram and Medford are connected, by traffic underneath the Coram Tunnel!

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The highways around Medford are extremely busy!! As well as the subway system!

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Thanks to all the comments!!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 21, 2007, 09:37:45 AM
Medford looks great, Mikeaut1! I love the ports and your traffic shots. I'll be looking forward to seeing more, my friend!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: rooker1 on August 21, 2007, 10:35:09 AM
Awesome update.  I love the fact that you included the transit numbers.  Very interesting to see how well others are doing.  ()stsfd()

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on August 22, 2007, 05:45:48 AM
Fantastic looking pictures of Medford! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: NASCAR_Guy on August 23, 2007, 07:14:18 AM
Medford is such a nice city &apls
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: jeronij on August 23, 2007, 09:08:42 AM
I specially enjoyed the last picture  :thumbsup:  Great work ¡¡¡
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on August 23, 2007, 09:15:17 AM

Mike what can i really say but wow!!!!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on August 27, 2007, 10:52:43 AM
Hey and thanks for the comments!!

thundercrack83  - Thank you!

rooker1 - Yes, thanks!

bat - Thanks!

NASCAR_Guy - Thank you!! :D

jeronij - Wow, thats great coming from a city journal award winner like yourself! :) Thanks!!!

patfirefghtr - Thanks!

Today we will be looking deeper into Coram; the skyline and such. Here it is!!

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Here is Coram Central Station, lots of people take the train into the city!!

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Highway 945 runs into Coram, winding through its highrise residential neighborhoods. It is a sunken highway, and can hold lots of traffic.

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on August 27, 2007, 11:10:47 AM

Mike i loved the update and its soo nice to have a simple park in the middle of a busy cdb
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Filasimo on August 27, 2007, 11:19:24 AM
great update mike u gotta great showcase here....makes me wonder what youre going to unveil next!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on August 28, 2007, 06:08:18 AM
That's a fantastic update! Great first picture!! Also the others are nice! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 28, 2007, 09:32:35 AM
Looking good, my friend! I like that train station and the start to your sunken highway. Great work! I'll be looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Madeira aka Constantina on September 10, 2007, 11:27:30 AM
the first image was quite over-optimized, but the others looked fine. Keep it up.
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on September 17, 2007, 05:13:32 PM
WHEW! Its been a while! *blows dust*

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Located on the banks of the Chipnall Bay, SimNation Cruises™ port is a major hub where tourists catch cruise ships to go tour tropical islands or vast seas. The two major ships that come through there are the Nina Caliente and the Dina Caliente. They have weekly schedules at many different ports around SimNation.

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THE NINA CALIENTE
Length: 882 feet
Cabins: 3,432
Decks: 8
Amenities: Two ondeck pools, tennis courts, running track, 3 dining halls, 2 dance halls, onboard casino, stadium seating lounge.

The Nina Caliente is a sistership of the Dina. It is the little sister, being 9 feet shorter than the Dina. The Nina Caliente is the more affordable of the two, and the ship often sees an average age group of 21-23. The cruise ship is popular among college students during spring break as well. One of the Nina's best assets is the food. On the ship's survey, 94% of the visitors thought the food was "above average".

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THE DINA CALIENTE
Length: 891 feet
Cabins: 3,210
Decks: 9
Amenities: Three ondeck pools, tennis courts, running track, 2 dining halls, 2 dance halls, onboard casino, stadium seating lounge.

The Dina Caliente is the more spacious and luxurious of the two ships. With more space and less rooms, cabins are wider and more spacious than on the Nina. The Dina Caliente has an average guest age of 30-35. The ship also has many honeymooners onboard. The greatest asset of the ships is its service, design, and architecture. The lobby is well designed, very elaborate. The food is quite scrumptious as well!

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Here is the port right when you get off the boat. There are two circular administration buildings with one taller building that handles the administrative side of the port.

Here is one of Medford's most prominent landmarks, Lady of the Port. This 23 story landmark soars over the Chipnall Bay and welcomes tourists and visitors into Port Medford. By night, the lady watches over the port.

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 17, 2007, 08:34:09 PM
Welcome back, Mikeaut1! The cruise ships look fantastic, I love all the details you provided about them, too. And the Lady of the Port is beautiful, too! Glad to see another update here, I'll be looking forward to future ones!
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on September 18, 2007, 05:38:57 AM
Wonderful new picture of that port, Mikeaut1! (and congrats on more than 100 comments) (forgot to congrats you for that)
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: rooker1 on September 18, 2007, 09:13:47 AM
Great pictures.  I have always wanted to use the Somy dock, but I have never found the right opportunity.  You ahve found a perfect spot and it looks fantastic.

&apls

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Madeira aka Constantina on September 18, 2007, 09:39:22 AM
hey that looks pretty nice  :)
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: nedalezz on September 20, 2007, 05:56:37 AM
My favorite part about the update was the tidbit facts you presented us...those are, in my opinion, the perfect companion for your great pics.
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on September 24, 2007, 11:17:53 AM
thundercrack83  - Thank you!! Glad you like the Lady of the Port!

bat - Thanks!! I'm glad this MD has been successful!

rooker1 - Thanks, it is a great BAT. I reccommend it for a port of that size. (Port Medford is a pretty big area!)

Madeira  - Thanks!

nedalezz - Thank you! I'm glad you like the tidbits of information, and that someone actually reads them. :P

Port Medford

Thank you all for your patience, had some RLS returning back to school and officially closing the summer. Here is the FINAL UPDATE of CORAM/MEDFORD METRO AREA. I will move on to another region I'm showcasing next update. (By the way I have a habit for making regions and then only playing one city in them. ) But I would like to try and prevent that for this next region.

Anyway, here is PORT MEDFORD.

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Port Medford is located on the Medford side of the Chipnall Bay. The neighborhood of Port Medford is not a recommended travel destination, because most of the crime in the two cities is located in this neighborhood. But this neighborhood is one of the most important areas of the twin cities. Port Medford is the headquarters for the Coram-Medford Industrial Authority, and where all the seaports and freight train stations are located.

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Cargo is imported and exported from these seaport areas daily. Industrial headquarters have made use of the port's proximity to do their business.

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Chipnall Marine Institute and Aquarium

Chipnall Marine Institute and Aquarium is a university aimed directly at marine biology and maritime studies. The institute is also a public aquarium, where there are dolphin and seal shows regularly. Chipnall Marine Institute protrudes into the water space where the Chipnall Bay and Atlantic Ocean meet, right near the Chipnall Tunnel.

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The institute focuses on preserving marine life and studying the behavior of the animals that live there. On the institute's south side, there is a small marina where boats are docked. Students are only allowed on these boats and are driven out into the Atlantic or into the estuaries of Chipnall Bay to study the marine life there. It is a very interesting university with a small enrollment and many maritime programs.

Above is the Western Ring, one of two rings where the public are allowed to view seminars and shows. This was taken during the early afternoon 2:00pm Dolphin Show at the institute.

Well I hope you enjoyed Coram-Medford!

THE REPUBLIC OF WOODHALE IS NEXT TO SHOWCASE! 
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on September 25, 2007, 12:44:17 AM
A fantastic looking port there! Wonderful pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Mikeaut1 on October 08, 2007, 02:41:05 PM
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History

Woodhale was captured by the SimEnglish in 1711, but thousands upon thousands of SimItalians fled to the small little country in search of work and better living conditions. With mountains to the north and seashore to the east, the area was favorable for the many immigrants passing through its borders. Today, Woodhale has developed into a prosperous small republic, with tourism and manufacturing the top economies. The population remains highly Italian. Woodhale is also a peaceful nation as well, going only through one war, with Jargeah. But now, the there is peace between the two.

Geography

Woodhale's geography is very important to its growth. To the north, there are the meandering Fairfax and Elroy Rivers. The main river that flows through the north and out to sea is The River Ai. The north is also characterized by heavily forested mountains and small valleys. Within these small valleys, there are little towns that base their income off agriculture; mainly the growth of orchards, apple, orange, and pomegranite trees. Woodhale's central region is very flat, with many lakes, including Lake Afrago, Lake Hathaway, and Dolan Lake. The south is very flat as well, but a small mountain chain picks up right along the Acola River. The seashore is prestigious along Woodhale. The northern beaches are pristine, forested with West Cedars. Towards the middle and south, Sills, Seavenseas, and Chestnut Bays are backbays along the outer banks.

Everett is Woodhale's largest and most important city. The downtown business district is quite large, packed with highrises which house corporations and large businesses. Everett sits in Woodhale's flattest region, between the western border and the ocean, 30 minutes to the east.

Transportation Networks in Everett:

    * EVERETT EXPRESS™ (Subway System) - Everett Express is a heavily used subway system in the city of Everett. A map of Everett Express will come soon!
    * EVERETT TROLLIES™ (Ground Light Rail System) - Everett's heavily used ground light rail train system completely circles downtown. It is used more by tourists rather than commuters, and it has 4 stations, each named "north,south,east,west" around downtown.
    * Roads, highways, one ways, buses, and an airport too!

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Heritage Square

Heritage Square is the central point of Everett. Here, Hathaway Blvd, Carmen Ave, Osborn Ave, and Everett Ave, which are major thoroughfares, meet at one roundabout. The center of the roundabout is the major subway station in the city (all subway lines meet in this one location) and the main hub for the bus stop. The Heritage Square area is known for its great shops, restaurants, and proximity to the major downtown highrises and the little Theatre District.

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Here is a diagram of Heritage Square showing the heavy use of the subway lines inbound and outbound into Heritage Square Subway Station. The yellow lines represent the subway paths.

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And here is a downtown map of Everett!

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Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: Pat on October 08, 2007, 08:46:41 PM
Mike wow stunning last few updates i slacked on and im sorry wow but this last one is really great... cant wait to see more here on your showcase - pat
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 08, 2007, 08:57:03 PM
Incredible update, here, my friend! The graphics and map are amazing, and the city looks great, too! I love the downtown, especially. I do have a question, though: Where can I find that roundabout bus and subway station?
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: bat on October 09, 2007, 07:00:09 AM
Fantastic new update, Mikeaut1! Great work on that city! Also wonderful looking downtown, the map is looking very nice, too! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mike's Showcase!
Post by: rooker1 on October 10, 2007, 10:27:27 AM
Outstanding work on the last update.  Where did you get that center piece for the avenue round about?  It looks awesome.  I really like the city setup.  The core is very visible and it works it way out to lower residential.  Over all look is perfect.

&apls &apls

Robin   :thumbsup: