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Title: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 25, 2007, 03:42:29 AM
Aside from the Shosaloza region, I always have several regions on the go. I get distracted and change my mind a lot. One day I might be playing a European-styled region, the next day a tropical region. So here's where I will post pictures from my cities. To start off, here's part of Ventura's downtown and some suburban areas:

Grrr! There were two other pics here but image shack lost them and I can't find them either.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Glenni on January 25, 2007, 04:10:36 AM
That looks quite cool , jen! i like the downtown and the residential areas :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on January 25, 2007, 05:17:48 AM
wonderful pictures! Great "sunken" railway!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: nedalezz on January 25, 2007, 07:11:18 AM
I NEED those suburban houses. Fantastic pics, I especially like the first one, very true to life. This is going to be a great collection of pics.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: dedgren on January 25, 2007, 07:17:41 AM
Jen- It's always great to wake up to something tasty, and your pics this morning were a real treat.

Looking forward to a great "random" Mayor's Diary.


David
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on January 25, 2007, 07:46:23 AM
Great stuff Jen_P. A lot of custom stuff also.
Very nice diagonal rail road layout. No nasty triangulars here.

I noticed in the upper left corner of the second picture a very nice lot:

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Nice dirt road that I guess is part of the lot or bat or whatever the thing is called.
I am afraid it is your own doing and not available for mere mortals like myself?
I guess those great homes on the third picture are Cycledoggs...So also not yet available?

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 25, 2007, 02:20:50 PM
nedalezz and nik-nik, the houses that you are referring to are CP's fantastic houses, which are still in the testing stages. I'm glad you like my city so far.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on January 26, 2007, 01:52:53 AM
Hi there!

I am a huge fan of your work. I haven't seen you build before, but I love your BAT:s. The Art Deco houses are going to appear frequently over in my MD. Actually, much of the architectural feeling I'm looking for is defined somewhere in the middle of yours and Debussymans BAT:s. 

It's a real treat to see your work in action. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Serkanner on January 26, 2007, 02:19:07 AM
Jen apparently not only makes exquisite custom content but also knows how to incorporate it into a great looking city ...  :thumbsup:  ... a diary well worth following.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on January 26, 2007, 05:46:39 AM
Quote from: jen_p on January 25, 2007, 02:20:50 PM
nedalezz and nik-nik, the houses that you are referring to are CP's fantastic houses, which are still in the testing stages. I'm glad you like my city so far.

I knew it! I just knew it!
Wait....., wait........., wait.......................,wait.....................................,wait a bit more................................, waiting.................................................................yep, still waiting.............................................................. waihaiting (yawn was creeping up on me)................................Looking forward to waiting for these great houses.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on January 27, 2007, 04:59:32 AM
Fabulous cities again Jen. And indeed, as the man above said: the CP houses are fantastic and you them right in your pictures.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 28, 2007, 03:30:16 AM
Thanks for everyone's comments. This is just a quick post, 'cause it's getting late here.

I've started working on a new region. Most of my other regions are at least 6 months old and my attention span is not that long.

This region is called Summerhayes. It is generally flat with a river running through, and some gentle hills. I'll post a region shot when it looks a bit tidier. At the moment it is messy, little bits of city all over the place. The first city I started is Eastridge, a residential city to the east of what will be Downtown.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mattb325 on January 28, 2007, 03:28:39 PM
I love this American inspired city. I always admire how you can chop and change play styles so easily; it's always a pleasure to view!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on January 28, 2007, 03:47:39 PM
Ooooooooooooooohhh... those lots are so cool. I want them so bad. &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Frankie on January 28, 2007, 03:49:11 PM
Very Creative  ;D especially the teepeed tree :P
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Alfred.Jones on January 28, 2007, 04:06:55 PM
 :o Your very talented Jen :thumbsup: Keep it up :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 29, 2007, 03:10:06 AM
Thanks for all the comments.

Here's a couple of pictures, from North Hayes, north of the CBD.

Firstly, here's a low wealth area:

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The centre of the industrial sector:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on January 29, 2007, 04:30:03 AM
ooh Mistress stop teasing me with those cycledogg homes. They are so great!

Very nice industrial area. I like the use of Marrast's station there. Difficult to breathe there. The Global warming discussion has not reached your CJ jet   ;) LOL
I also like that low wealth area. Glory gone past that neighbourhood I guess.
Can you give me a sneak peak on the area between the appartment buildings. I just wonder what you plop there.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on January 29, 2007, 04:51:33 AM
Wonderful pictures! I like your centre of the industrial sector! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Rayden on January 29, 2007, 04:54:57 AM
Nice work Jen, the ind area it's great and well planned. :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Alfred.Jones on January 29, 2007, 05:04:34 AM
I love that small rail terminal! It look great!! Keep it up Jen ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 31, 2007, 03:49:07 AM
QuoteCan you give me a sneak peak on the area between the appartment buildings. I just wonder what you plop there.

I'm not sure what you mean Nik-Nik. All that I have between the buildings is streets and roads. I am using Jeronij's street mod if that is what you mean.

Here is a few pictures from Downtown, the CBD of Summerhayes. (obviously, I haven't finished working on the city, but I thought I'd show you a bit of progress).

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Rayden on January 31, 2007, 04:11:30 AM
Very nice Jen, only one tiny flaw, that small house with white fence on the second picture, between the yellow row building and the big square one, it looks awful there. An alley or another row building would fit better there. ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 31, 2007, 04:20:03 AM
That's actually a commercial building that Cycledogg has made, sort of a house-turned-shop, but now that you mention it, it doesn't look right where it is.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Rayden on January 31, 2007, 04:24:55 AM
I thought it was an house because of the fence ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 31, 2007, 11:41:22 PM
Great job! I love the desert terrain! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on February 01, 2007, 06:12:12 AM
wonderful city! Great pictures!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on February 01, 2007, 07:03:36 AM
Quote from: Rayden on January 31, 2007, 04:11:30 AM
Very nice Jen, only one tiny flaw, that small house with white fence on the second picture, between the yellow row building and the big square one, it looks awful there. An alley or another row building would fit better there. ;)
I agree, although it might be the janitor's place  ;)
However, if Jen_P said it is a shop....
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Please.

Great update Jen.

About those spaces between the appartment buildings. I mean here:

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At the two big circles I notice not a road but some space I believe, or am I wrong?

The corner circle, is that a subway entrance?

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: dedgren on February 01, 2007, 10:33:43 PM
Hey, Jen- first time commenting...

...but long time lurking.

Silvio (Rayden) said


QuoteVery nice Jen, only one tiny flaw, that small house with white fence on the second picture, between the yellow row building and the big square one, it looks awful there. An alley or another row building would fit better there.

I'll take my camera next time I go to Anchorage, we have similar situations in several places downtown.  You get used to it- I wasn't so taken aback by the house, but the fence in front would clearly not be in a downtown area.

Anyway, great stuff here, and over at Sho-whatever it is (I haven't spelled it right yet- I give up).  Thanks for sharing your work with us.


David
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on February 02, 2007, 02:28:42 AM
Nice work!

Are those growable American Bank landmarks, by the way?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on February 02, 2007, 10:54:52 PM
Ok, let's see If I can remember everything I want to say.

Firstly, emilin, they are growable America Banks. There are too many of them in my city at the moment. I can't remember where I got them from, I'm afraid.

dedgren, we have businesses here that used to be houses, particularly on main roads (who wants to live on a main road anyway) and they don't have fences out front either, just parking and a few token plants or something.

Now, Nik-Nik, I have some answers for you. And pictures.

This is a view of the area from a different direction. Between the two buildings that you pointed out is a carpark and a bit of grass with some trees. These trees are not supposed to be there, but due to an ID conflict, some of Cycledogg's trees appear instead of something else. Since I like the look on this lot (although probably not very accurate) I have left them there, others I have fixed in LE.

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The next pic is from the opposite direction and shows the spot where you asked about the subway station. From the looks of the original picture, I think it was one of Cycledogg's little houses, it has since been replaced with one of Don Miguel's low wealth rowhomes.

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I hope I have answered your questions, though the answers are most likely not as exciting as you expected.

I have some more pictures from the same area too:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on February 03, 2007, 03:49:29 AM
wonderful pictures and update! :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Colyn on February 03, 2007, 03:55:24 AM
Really cool Jen ... I like it ... those low wealth areas looks quite realistic.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: nedalezz on February 03, 2007, 04:37:52 AM
Amazing, I love the old school buildings, giving it a New York/Chicago feel. I also like how you blend the small, soon to be bulldozed small buildings with the newer, all mighty tall buildings. Great job.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Alfred.Jones on February 03, 2007, 04:53:06 AM
Very nice work Jen!! I love how there are so many trees between the buildings, it looks great!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sam on February 03, 2007, 05:08:35 AM
Amazing pictures Jen. Great work  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: dedgren on February 03, 2007, 09:53:23 AM
Jen- I noted a bit ago I'd look around in Anchorage for examples of little houses that have stood as the city grew up around them.  There's a lot of that up here- here's three.

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One block from 6th and A Street- the "center" of the city.

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That's City Hall (the bluish-green building) in the background.

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7th and C Street.

Each, as noted, is right in the center of town, all within a few city blocks.  So, it's certainly not unlike RL to see such things in your (wonderful) cities.

Random. Is. Good.


David
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on February 09, 2007, 06:30:56 AM
Great MD you have going here.  I really like cp's houses, hopefully they will be availible soon.  And your low wealth district looks awesome.  Great pictures and great job!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on February 09, 2007, 10:27:16 PM
Thanks for all of the comments everyone, I haven't forgotten about this thread. I've been very busy this week. Last night I went to see Eric Clapton in concert and tonight I'm going to see Little Britain Live, so maybe tomorrow I'll be able to fire up SC4 again.

Dedgren, the pictures that you took are exactly like CP's little commercials, except for the fences. I started a new city today which will probably have a few of these in it.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on February 25, 2007, 12:35:04 AM
Well, I've been playing this region again lately. I haven't got much to show yet but here's what the region looks like at the moment. It's a bit messy and unfinished right now. I have big plans for the region, whether or not I actually manage to get them realised is another matter.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 25, 2007, 05:24:24 AM
Well, I don't think your region looks "messy," I think it looks great! I can't wait to see how you develop it further. Great job!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: metasmurf on February 25, 2007, 10:07:54 AM
I like this. the only criticism i have is SG's suburban houses among all the apartment buildings. I've experienced the same problem myself as they grow in medium density zones, and not low density zones which is kinda annoying. 
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: dedgren on February 25, 2007, 11:01:39 AM
Jen- Having grown up among the very "griddy" cities of the US midwest, I can relate to yours.  I don't see messy, either.  I see "path of growth."


David
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Cali on February 25, 2007, 12:10:19 PM
great work :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: petercintn on March 07, 2007, 12:31:19 PM
Hey Jen,

Love your building almost as much as your work.  Thanks for sharing it all with us.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on March 08, 2007, 06:30:21 AM
The region looks great to me.  And I have the same problem.  I have these grandiose ideas at the start and than it slowly dies off and I have to start something new.  Anyways, your well on your way and I can't wait to see what's next. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on March 10, 2007, 05:06:11 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on March 08, 2007, 06:30:21 AM
And I have the same problem.  I have these grandiose ideas at the start and than it slowly dies off and I have to start something new.

I've gone off on a bit of a tangent again (I'll come back to Summerhayes later) and started a British-style region using an exaggerated UK map found many moons ago on the STEX. I haven't built anything yet (have to organise my plugins folder for it) but I can give you some nature shots:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: kekus74 on March 10, 2007, 05:12:54 PM
Hooo ! Awesome map ! Great Job Jen_p ! I hope to see more soon !
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Zaphod on March 10, 2007, 05:18:35 PM
thats a strange looking map

you've made it nice looking though
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: threestooges on March 10, 2007, 06:11:39 PM
It looks like a good start (though building on the northern side may prove to be interesting). I am curious though... in the close up of that stream... it doesn't seem to be the same as the other water. Is this a re-textured plop water I haven't seen or what? Either way it looks good, and I'm sure will continue to improve once you organize your plugins.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: meinhosen on March 10, 2007, 06:41:30 PM
You're right, that's an exaggerated map you're working with... but from the looks of things, it sure ought to be a lot of fun to start building on and developing.

Those are some fantastic screenshots of the pristine terrain.  Looks great!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 10, 2007, 09:38:22 PM
That UK map looks pretty good! I love the ploppable water you've done. I can't wait to see how you develop it!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on March 11, 2007, 03:01:08 AM
Wonderful region and great island! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on March 11, 2007, 04:59:22 AM
That looks so disturbing and still wonderful at the same time. &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on March 11, 2007, 06:09:44 AM
This is an interesting and challenging map of GB. Looking forward to the goodies that will show us hereafter  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Naryanna on March 12, 2007, 06:41:31 AM
Hi! Lovely map you have there! And interesting cj.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Badsim on March 12, 2007, 08:11:32 AM
I join my voice to the concert ; surprising map & landscape ... so original . :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Cali on March 12, 2007, 01:38:11 PM
the map is really beautiful, the design is very realistic, and the color is great, cant wait to see more of this :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mattb325 on March 12, 2007, 09:29:41 PM
Great map - playing on this will be a challenge - but I'm always amazed at how each of your cities has such a different feel from the previous one, so I'll be keen to see where you take this.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Heinz on March 13, 2007, 08:31:35 PM
hello jen. 1st time to drop by. if you call not being able to follow through on ideas for regions or cities is a problem,  i think i have the same "problem" as you do.  :'( as for developing, however, you are worlds ahead of i am. i cant even get to stick to a theme!  :'( you are a magician with the developing you do. i hope you overcome this "problem." will be waiting for your next update. "scotland" seems to be daunting.  ;D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: dedgren on March 15, 2007, 09:09:05 AM
...channeling Mr. Rogers [linkie] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers)...

"Can you say 'dark, brooding mountains?'

Looking good!


David
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on March 17, 2007, 05:42:15 PM
Quote from: threestooges on March 10, 2007, 06:11:39 PM
I am curious though... in the close up of that stream... it doesn't seem to be the same as the other water. Is this a re-textured plop water I haven't seen or what?

The ploppable water that I have used is by Sorchin, and includes several types of water, rocks, dead trees and wildflowers. Either from STEX or PLEX.

Quote from: dedgren on March 15, 2007, 09:09:05 AM
...channeling Mr. Rogers [linkie] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers)...

"Can you say 'dark, brooding mountains?'

We never got that show here, in Australia (only Sesame Street) but after reading the Wiki article you linked, I get it. ;D

To everyone else, thanks for your comments. I'm still working on my plugins for this, but in the meantime I found a couple of images from Summerhayes that I had forgotten about, both from the central downtown city:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg98.imageshack.us%2Fimg98%2F3605%2Fdowntown5in3.jpg&hash=78748cf9282661e352968192a2cb5078f4d0017b)

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: dedgren on March 17, 2007, 06:12:22 PM
Jen-  Two old pics from you beats a good day at the office anytime.  It's great to see you come up on the "post" list- and thanks for "getting" Mr. R- he was a personal hero- a truly good person.

'til the next!


David
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Heinz on March 24, 2007, 10:38:11 AM
indeed, two pics from your deeps would beat any of my greats any day.  :'( hoping to achieve what you can with being random. good luck with the exaggerated uk map!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on March 25, 2007, 05:02:01 AM
I've been putting my plugins folder back together again (still have a couple of problems to iron out) but I thought I'd show you some pictures from one of my test cities. As far as how British everything looks, I can only go by what I've seen in books, movies and on TV. I guess I'm going for sentiment, not accuracy.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg135.imageshack.us%2Fimg135%2F3877%2Fbrittest1np6.jpg&hash=c104e882bf7b1b1b3645a2d5738b9fa7ff65e469)

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Rayden on March 25, 2007, 05:19:47 AM
Very British looking, and very well putted together. Excellent work my friend. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on March 25, 2007, 05:21:32 AM
The streets with rowhouses are just corgeous - and very British in my opinion  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: pickled_pig on March 25, 2007, 07:32:33 AM
I also like the long streets surrounded by row homes - it reminds me of some of the residential districts in Boston, Massachussetts. 

Your pictures appear to be alive and energetic compared to most other CJs, which honestly can sometimes look rather dead and lifeless.

-aaron
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Nardo69 on March 25, 2007, 08:55:29 AM
I just went thropugh your CJ and I really do like it.

I really love that "Ghetto" on page 2 and the dirty industry. I am a bit bored by all these nice&clean Rich neighbourhoods & Skyscrapers and really ebjoy if someone takes care for the poorer sims!

As someone who is still using the same downloaded Greyscale Map for two years now I really pay respect if I can see such a beautiful nature environment.

And I am pleased that you focused a bit on the ThingRow - houses - one of my favourites yet you don't se them very often in a MD / CJ.

Take acre

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Heinz on March 25, 2007, 10:14:31 AM
well, ive been to england once. as far as i can recall, it does look like the real deal!  &apls excited to see how you work with the landmarks of London and all other popular landmarks, for that matter. see you around
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on March 26, 2007, 02:03:31 AM
Those rowhouses look amazingly good in that setting! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on March 26, 2007, 07:27:25 AM
Outstading update, great pics. 

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: dedgren on March 26, 2007, 08:51:44 AM
Jen, hi.

Never been to London, but I've been to Baltimore (U.S.) [linkie] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore,_Maryland).  Every one of those pics has something that evokes the Monument City for me.

It's great work- glad to see the plugins situation is sorting itself out.


David
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mattb325 on March 26, 2007, 04:49:48 PM
Great stuff Jen - very British - I like what you've done with Emmas' terraces. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 26, 2007, 09:15:55 PM
Well, I don't know if it looks British or not (I'm from Pennsylvania...), but whatever it looks like, I think it looks great! Great job!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: tankmank on March 28, 2007, 08:54:26 AM
I'm brittish and i can tell you that is quite accurate it is but not all of england is old and stuff don't be scared of adding new modern loking buildins apart from that looking good
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on March 30, 2007, 05:54:00 AM
I forgot to ask you where you got the "PC Building" from.  Thanks in advace if you can help.

Robin    ???
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on March 30, 2007, 07:06:32 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on March 30, 2007, 05:54:00 AM
I forgot to ask you where you got the "PC Building" from.  Thanks in advace if you can help.

Robin    ???

That's by RP2005, in one of his commercial packs at ST.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on March 30, 2007, 07:18:46 AM
Thank you very much jen_p.


Robin    ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on March 31, 2007, 01:33:27 AM
wonderful pictures and great work, jen_p! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 01, 2007, 02:32:34 AM
Wow, so many replies, thanks to everyone who commented.

I've started two cities now, Pemberton and Littleton-On-Sea:

Pemberton's main residential area:

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The church, the fire station, hotel, and most importantly, the pub:

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Pemberton's train station:

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An overview:

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Littleton-On-Sea would have to be the smallest village I've ever created. It's not much more than a small train station and a few houses:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on April 01, 2007, 08:05:42 AM
nice-nice-nice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 01, 2007, 10:16:11 AM
Nice job, jen_p. I love the steep hills, but I think my favorite picture is the one with the train coming through the town. It looks very realistic! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: pickled_pig on April 01, 2007, 11:09:09 AM
Great eye candy as always!

-aaron
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: dedgren on April 01, 2007, 08:35:35 PM
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jen_p, congrats!  An Ozzie captures England...
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 02, 2007, 02:48:00 AM
Quote from: dedgren on April 01, 2007, 08:35:35 PM
  An Ozzie captures England...

Technically, I'm a Brit as well as an Ozzie, so I have a sort of ancestral feeling that it is home.

Oh and thanks a bunch for the special interest April 07 award.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: kimcar on April 02, 2007, 05:49:34 AM
First time that i post on your MD ... I don`t know why i didn`t before but anyway , i just like what i saw and this award is well deserve. &apls &apls Looking forward  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: kwakelaar on April 02, 2007, 02:30:33 PM
Nice work here Jen, great atmosphere you have created with the different bats you're using.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on April 03, 2007, 10:09:40 AM
Great pics, I love the row homes and industrial right across the track.   
Congrats on the award.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on April 04, 2007, 12:49:42 AM
Once again, more fantastic pictures. And I see that you managed to get the japanese walls to work correctly too. I must admit that I failed. After several tries I settled for only 4 out of 5 working textures.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on April 04, 2007, 01:44:39 AM
congrats on the award, jen_p!

Great pictures and work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Heinz on April 04, 2007, 02:53:42 AM
congrats on the award and those two towns are wow! great touch. i was thinking the name would make it closer to the sea, however. lol. anyway. those are nice pics. congrats again on the award. see you around jen
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sam on April 04, 2007, 05:47:09 AM
Nice pictures, your cities look very realistic. And congratulations on the award.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 04, 2007, 09:07:40 PM
Congratulations on the "Special Interest" award, my friend! Can't wait to see the next update!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: threestooges on April 04, 2007, 10:55:18 PM
Congratulations are certainly in order for the award as this MD is the source of much "interest". In particular, the one pic with the train pulling into the station (in the 4th pic) is a nice contrast of the old and the new. Although, in the second to last pic, the one with the shot of the station, it seems that if the track going around the station is meant to serve as a way for trains not stopping at the station to bypass it, it would make more sense to have the station off to the side so that the mainline (bypassing the station) does not have to go through the curves of the switches (and therefore force the trains to slow down to do so). Either way, this is a great MD, keep it coming.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 04, 2007, 10:57:02 PM
Thanks, everyone, expect an update over Easter!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 06, 2007, 12:06:05 AM
Quote from: threestooges on April 04, 2007, 10:55:18 PM
in the second to last pic, the one with the shot of the station, it seems that if the track going around the station is meant to serve as a way for trains not stopping at the station to bypass it, it would make more sense to have the station off to the side so that the mainline (bypassing the station) does not have to go through the curves of the switches (and therefore force the trains to slow down to do so).
You caught me out. Where's that sheepish smiley when you need it. I put the station on the main line, before I realised I needed a bypass.

Quote from: Heinz on April 04, 2007, 02:53:42 AM
i was thinking the name would make it closer to the sea
See the first picture in this update, I didn't notice before that I didn't take a picture with the sea in it.

And, everyone else, thanks for the comments.

Littleton-On-Sea's wave-power generator:

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Suburban houses in Dunsinane:

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The mill brook:

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Dunsinane's high street and train station. That road would take a while to travel down, with all of those traffic lights!

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on April 06, 2007, 04:59:06 AM
Awesome details everywhere. The diagonal park looks amazing, and so does everything else too. &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Flipside on April 06, 2007, 01:23:24 PM
Beautiful stuff, truly. I love that train station!

Keep it up.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 06, 2007, 01:28:08 PM
Beautiful job! The wave generator looks fantastic, and I agree with emilin on the diagonal park, too. It looks fantastic. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 07, 2007, 05:56:37 AM
I just love those triangular parks. I've been using them everywhere.

I have started a new city called Albion. At the moment it is a small town with a population of about 10,000

The approach to Albion:

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A closer view:

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A commercial area:

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Commercial on one side of the avenue and residential on the other:

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The school:

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A newer commercial area:

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The city centre:

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There is always enough parking in the city centre:

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And finally for today, one of my favourite intersections in Albion:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 07, 2007, 09:36:04 AM
Albion looks simply amazing! You have such an eye for the details. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Badsim on April 07, 2007, 12:51:57 PM
Stunning style jen ... &apls ... you're one of those having pictures immediately identifiable .
Your transit enable parkings and road network are awesome , many pictures (not only on this last set -I'm posting here for the first time but I'm visiting regularly your random cities ) are a real source of inspiration . ;)

Edit ; Ooops , It's not the first time ... but twice isn't enough though .... $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jeronij on April 07, 2007, 02:52:42 PM
Hello Jen

You do show a very particular and consistent style. I liked the pics  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on April 08, 2007, 01:50:26 AM
I adore your town of Albion. I especially like how you have the road dividing into two streets with parkings on both sides and a tree-lane inbetween  :o

And I noticed that your cars drive on the right side...How's that?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on April 08, 2007, 05:23:12 AM
great pictures of Albion! wonderful work, jen_p! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Heinz on April 08, 2007, 11:41:00 AM
there's the sea!  :P nice nice.  $%Grinno$% and your favorite intersection, im making it my favorite, too. those rowhouses... careful not to try opening the doors of your next door neighbors! lol. very real. every house looks just like the next so its going to be hard going home drunk. lol great detail, jen. see you around
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on April 09, 2007, 05:26:51 AM
Very cool update, the parking lots look great, nice over all feel.  Great work.


Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mattb325 on April 09, 2007, 04:45:03 PM
Albion looks fantastic. Mas'/prepo's diagonal parks look like they were made for you! They really complement the terraces and the intersections, well done!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on April 10, 2007, 02:24:52 AM
Great..Lovely and british.LOL
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on April 13, 2007, 12:53:13 AM
Great update. The picture with the "smart" store is my favourite - I always liked that kind of organic mixture of old and new buildings. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 13, 2007, 11:02:10 PM
Wow, such a great response form everyone. Thanks.

Quote from: Heinz on April 08, 2007, 11:41:00 AM
... careful not to try opening the doors of your next door neighbors! lol. very real. every house looks just like the next so its going to be hard going home drunk. lol

If you're that drunk you'd be lucky if you managed to find the right street, never mind the right house. ;D

Anyway, off on another tangent, here, I was taking some screenshots for some upcoming releases, and I thought I'd share some of them with everyone.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: HabLeUrG on April 13, 2007, 11:09:13 PM
wow! that are a very detailed and nice suburbs  :thumbsup: &apls

btw: where do you get those homes?  ;D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: BarbyW on April 14, 2007, 12:48:37 AM
HabLeUrG:
QuoteAnyway, off on another tangent, here, I was taking some screenshots for some upcoming releases, and I thought I'd share some of them with everyone
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on April 14, 2007, 01:53:03 AM
fantastic new pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on April 14, 2007, 02:33:08 AM
  &apls Woohoo,an update  :P Nice pics jen!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: iamgoingtoeatyou on April 14, 2007, 06:55:45 PM
An applaud is in order! &apls &apls That update was just fantastic! Great talent you have there, jen_p!  :thumbsup:

EDIT: Funny thing about that door thing. A long time ago, In Ireland, There was this one man who came home drunk, and all the doors were painted the same color, so he went into the wrong house, slept with the wrong woman, and well...he wasn't heard from again.

Then, after the wives found out about the story, they all painted their doors a different colors so their husbands wouldn't walk into the wrong home :D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 14, 2007, 07:58:43 PM
That's so funny. Hopefully their husbands weren't colourblind!  ;D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 15, 2007, 07:27:47 PM
Jen- It appears that I have never posted here yet (i thought I had).  I've really been enjoying your updates. Your CBDs are simply amazing. you have such an eye for detail. i am looking forward to more updates and btw thanks again for the link you shared with me.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 15, 2007, 09:28:22 PM
Another great update, my friend! But I do have one question: Does that one tree have toilet paper in it?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 16, 2007, 03:57:47 AM
Quote from: thundercrack83 on April 15, 2007, 09:28:22 PM
But I do have one question: Does that one tree have toilet paper in it?
That it does. I know not why.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: kimcar on April 16, 2007, 04:53:59 AM
 :thumbsup: Nice job you did with the new houses. I like those diagonnal one . A great add to the game. &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Badsim on April 16, 2007, 01:07:59 PM
Quote from: thundercrack83 on April 15, 2007, 09:28:22 PM
... But I do have one question: Does that one tree have toilet paper in it?

It's a MAXIS' prop with kids playing .... as stupid games than our kids . ;D ... It seems you have never played this , well ; it's never too late . :D

Great little houses , Jen , I saw them first on the LEX  :thumbsup:... maybe a bit too repetitive here . ::)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: kwakelaar on April 16, 2007, 01:16:34 PM
The last series of Aussie houses and lots look fantastic.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on April 17, 2007, 08:00:25 AM
Great update and those houses look awesome.  Great work.  The drunk story is funny.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: guurgkud on April 17, 2007, 04:35:55 PM
this has Outstanding written all over it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: meinhosen on April 17, 2007, 07:16:52 PM
That's some fantastic work jen! 
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Heinz on April 17, 2007, 11:14:17 PM
lol i see my comment on going home drunk has gone quite a distance. funny stories but you never really know. lol
those houses.. they are amazing. specially the diagonal ones. adds to the spice. are they available to the admiring public?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on April 18, 2007, 04:08:36 AM
OMG. I am very VERY ashamed. &ops
I ahve not visited this gem of Jen since 1st February, back at page 1. Now RL is bugging me but this long is rediculous. I feel ashamed Jen!

I am quickly of catch up on some pages.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on April 20, 2007, 05:14:06 AM
Very nice towns. It's a pity that the drop from the front door of some of the british style rowhomes is so steep.
I am glad that in later towns the homes are more slope friendly. Alas in my opinion those are not as nice as those fabulous row homes.

I have to say that that city centre is the best looking small town city centre I have ever seen. It's almost like real life.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 24, 2007, 06:34:36 AM
OK this update has come a bit late, but you all know the saying, better late than never. Thanks everyone for the comments, I'm glad you all like my cities. I am hoping to get the Australian houses onto the LEX soon (Please note: soon + real life = unpredictable).

Here are some more pics from Albion:

I don't know about your sims, but mine are hopeless drivers. I think I need some crash repairers and driving schools. The edge of the city centre:

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A residential area at night:

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Tesco stays open late for all of your shopping needs:

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Another view of the Tesco, and the Flower Market:

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Medium wealth terrace housing:

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The new railway line, which will eventually connect Albion with the big city I'm planning for the next tile:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on April 25, 2007, 03:42:37 AM
Remarkable. The terrace housing is just awsome. Very well done!

My sims suck at driving too. Although I guess that night driving coming from the city centre might have to do with too much blood in his alcohol, whah, whah, whah.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: realdimension on April 25, 2007, 06:10:09 AM
Very nice MD! The city of Summerhayes, especially with the Cycledoggs houses and the low wealth zone is awesome. Your british cities are awesome! Good work for your houses, very nice and colorful  &apls

Just a question : which mod do you use for the brown stone sidewalks ? They looks awesome with your british cities.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on April 25, 2007, 08:36:09 AM
Nice update  :P 

were did you obtain those lovelly georgain terraces &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on April 25, 2007, 10:30:45 AM
Another fantastic update, nuff said.


Robin  :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 25, 2007, 11:47:21 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on April 25, 2007, 10:30:45 AM
Another fantastic update, nuff said.

I agree with rooker1! Great job, my friend! I'll be looking forward to more!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 25, 2007, 07:58:01 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on April 25, 2007, 10:30:45 AM
Another fantastic update, nuff said. Robin  :thumbsup: &apls

Quote from: thundercrack83 on April 25, 2007, 11:47:21 AM
I agree with rooker1! Great job, my friend! I'll be looking forward to more!

...and i agree with both as well  :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on April 28, 2007, 04:45:05 PM
Firstly, a couple of questions I need to answer:

1. The sidewalk mod is by mjig_dudy and is available on the LEX.
2. The terrace houses are by the new thing, called Thing Terraces, and are over at Simtropolis. I made my own lots for them, but they won't be released because Barby would have my head on a stick, for lot-making malpractice.

Next up is my version of London, which will be nothing like the real one, but it is about where London should be on the map.

Here's a shot before I started any work. I think that this is meant to be the Isle Of Dogs.

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Old buildings by the river:

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An old stone bridge crossing the river:

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An avenue bridge:

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Residential and commercial:

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The first highrise:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 28, 2007, 04:48:21 PM
Looking good, jen_p! I love the stone bridge crossing the water, especially! Great work, my friend!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on April 29, 2007, 01:07:11 AM
Looking good, :P Can't wait for the next update  :thumbsup: Lovelly composition. :-[
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mattb325 on April 29, 2007, 11:08:23 PM
Great updates again; I like the reflection in the glass that that high rise seems to have - I'm always impressed by the results you get from the sea walls - these latest offerings are no exception.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on May 01, 2007, 09:07:17 AM
 :D Were did you get those corner buildings.Anyways great cj :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on May 02, 2007, 05:35:41 AM
Very, very nice update. I like how you place the corner parks, great work.


Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mark on May 02, 2007, 10:10:07 AM
looking good Jen  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Yoman on May 03, 2007, 10:53:37 AM
I'm loving that British / Prussian style wall to wall you have going, the colors are very bright and I like that alot!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on May 04, 2007, 06:05:47 AM
Thanks everyone, for the kind comments. Jayo, I'm not sure which corner buildings you are asking about. This may be the last update for a couple of weeks, because I'm moving house tomorrow, and the internet connection isn't sorted out yet.

These are more views around my region's version of London (remember this is not based on RL, so please don't compare this to the real London).

The central Isle:

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The police station:

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Starting to get some higher density residential buildings:

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Playing with Buddybud's underpasses:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Glenni on May 04, 2007, 06:17:20 AM
I like it Jen :) it's sorta cool with a fictional London based city :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


by the way, where did you get those buddybudd lots? &mmm

i mean, i must have missed them because i don't think i have seen em at SC4D LEX nor STEX, care to help me out a bit? :P
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: callagrafx on May 04, 2007, 07:04:07 AM
QuoteThese are more views around my region's version of London (remember this is not based on RL, so please don't compare this to the real London).

No comparison, the real one is much grimier  ;D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 04, 2007, 11:32:57 AM
Looking good! It has an urban feel, yet still maintains the great qualities of your other smaller areas. Great job!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Alek King of SC4 on May 04, 2007, 03:44:03 PM
very nice, very busy, intricate and detailed, just the way i like it.  Loving those walls too, i dl'd them now i must try them
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on May 04, 2007, 08:30:14 PM
ok, a couple of answers:

Glenni: The buddybud lots were (I think) attached to the under bridge scenery thread at ST.

marcszar: I managed to dredge up the Garyreggae buildings from the darkest depths of my hard drive. He was around at the BSC board not all that long ago, so he may be contactable. Who knows?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Glenni on May 05, 2007, 12:37:09 AM
Some of his towerblocks are still at simcity.com exchange, searc for  gaz2tonic, that's him ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on May 05, 2007, 03:12:46 AM
Much good stuff. Those retaining walls are amazing looking! I think I have to get them too. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Colyn on May 05, 2007, 03:16:15 AM
Lovely Jen ... I like the overall atmosphere a lot.

Where is that cop shop from ?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on May 05, 2007, 04:48:39 AM
 Nice one ;D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on May 05, 2007, 05:41:14 PM
as usual, jen, a great collection of pics. You have a good eye for detail and i like your use of the Hi-wall set  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on May 06, 2007, 04:28:33 PM
Quote from: Colyn on May 05, 2007, 03:16:15 AM

Where is that cop shop from ?


It's one of Garyreggae's BATs.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: glepet on May 06, 2007, 07:13:35 PM
I love those sea walls, but I can't seem to find them. Are they still available?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: kwakelaar on May 07, 2007, 02:57:58 AM
A very nice update Jen, a lot of nice details and things to see around your city.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on May 09, 2007, 06:00:00 AM
Welcome to page 9!

That's a wonderful update! Fantastic island! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on May 17, 2007, 05:35:34 AM
OK, I have an internet connection again. It's been a hard couple of weeks without a regular SC4D fix.

The sea walls are the Marrast Embankment set. I'm not sure where they are available at the moment, but if you ask in the "Where can I find this?" section, someone will be able to point you in the right direction.

Here's a quick update:

A nice residential area:

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More residential and some office buildings:

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Offices and shops near the Underground station:

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An overview of the Underground station and the surrounding area:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Serkanner on May 17, 2007, 05:41:48 AM
Its good to have you and your cities back here Jen. Bravo on the update, its an excellent one as usual.

The Marrast files are downloadable from ST and the embankment set is there also: Marrast Embankment Set (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=16655)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on May 17, 2007, 06:21:58 AM
Lovely pictures Jen; the underground station and the area around it are very nice.

I noticed a dark 'diagonal strip' in the middle of the 3rd picture, down from the yellow car, with a green  wall on one side. I cannot figure out what it is...  ()what()
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on May 17, 2007, 08:42:32 AM
 ;D WOOHOO,another update  :P :P Getting better very time!!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 17, 2007, 09:50:05 AM
Another beautiful update, jen_p! I was wondering though, where can I find the white building in this picture?

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Keep up the good work, my friend. I'll be looking forward to more!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on May 17, 2007, 10:58:41 AM
another great update with fantastic pictures! :thumbsup: Looking forward to more!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on May 18, 2007, 04:11:42 PM
Quote from: thundercrack83 on May 17, 2007, 09:50:05 AM
I was wondering though, where can I find the white building in this picture?

That's an oldie but goodie by Sam Lawrence over at ST.

Sebes, The line you are referring to is the Japanese walls by Mas71, viewed from behind.

And a few more pictures:

Commercial development:

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A smaller underground station:

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A residential area:

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The river snakes through the city:

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A couple of overviews:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: glepet on May 18, 2007, 05:03:52 PM
Very nice pics Jen. I'm impressed.  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on May 19, 2007, 01:13:05 AM
Great update! Fantastic commercial area, but where do you get these stairs in the second picture (they are looking beautiful)! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Air6 on May 19, 2007, 01:48:31 AM
It's just superb. Your city has a special atmosphere that I like a lot. But just a detail... there are 5 SG's Sainsbury Savacentre on the first pic ::)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Snaper on May 19, 2007, 02:06:19 AM
It is splendid... You use all the parks and it is very well organized   :thumbsup:

But I have the same remark as my friend Air6 on the SG's Sainsbury Savacentre which are repeated  ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on May 19, 2007, 09:18:39 AM
Nice update  ;D Grat work on the river!!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on May 20, 2007, 04:57:20 AM
Great update Jen! Looking at your cities is like eye-care :satisfied: Everything is just perfect.

PS I even start recognizing corners in your city, so intense do I look at enjoy your updates!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on May 20, 2007, 06:24:07 AM
Jen- fantastic update as usual. I also intensely study all the details and invariably find something to download that i wasn't previously interested in until i saw you use it. Bravo  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mattb325 on May 20, 2007, 05:51:14 PM
Super stuff Jen - the way you use Marrasts stuff really shows this city off very well. But - what I really liked was the picture where you have the retaining wall stair case joing deadwoods underground mall next to the subway station - very clever :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pikatchoum on May 21, 2007, 02:21:20 PM
Very nice city.  :)  I'd like to say more but well... lack of english...

Anyway :  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on May 22, 2007, 01:23:23 AM
Best update so far, in my opinion. &apls &apls &apls

I really, really like the picture labelled "residential area". It's stunning!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on May 24, 2007, 12:42:10 PM
Very, very nice work.  Great attention to details, I love it.  The walls from mas71 look great as well and fit in fantastically in your city.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: JJ on May 24, 2007, 01:11:52 PM
Sexy stuff  :D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 24, 2007, 01:13:45 PM
Another fantastic update! I love your use of the Marrast Seawalls and the other custom BATs. Great work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Strechnitz on May 25, 2007, 12:53:19 AM
Good to have you back again :)

A stunning update. nice use of those walls. and you put so many nice little details and eyecatchers in your citis. is it accidental or are you simly very, very, very, good with this? ;D :thumbsup:

Strech.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on May 25, 2007, 05:29:41 PM
bat: The stairs are from the Japanese walls set by Mas71.

Air6/Snaper: Yes, I know there's lots of one building. I have lots of variety in my plugins folder, and the same few buildings always grow.

Strechnitz: 43.62% accident, 37.97% planning, 18.41% other.

Everyone else, thanks for the wonderful comments.

I have a different city to show you today. Adjacent to London is a city I've called Brighton. I might change the name, as it didn't turn out very seaside-like. It will eventually meet the city of London and become outer suburbs.

At the moment there are lots of quiet streets, many surrounded by woods.

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There are small pockets of commercial development, but most people catch the train into London for work.

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An overview of the area:

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Two of the historic country properties that have found themselves surrounded by suburbia:

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One of the small commercial areas:

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The main railway station:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 25, 2007, 07:10:08 PM
That last picture with the train changing tracks is absolutely amazing! And I love your residential neighborhoods, too. Great work. my friend!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on May 26, 2007, 01:12:34 AM
Great areas, jen_p! Wonderful work! :thumbsup:

Quote from: jen_p on May 25, 2007, 05:29:41 PM
bat: The stairs are from the Japanese walls set by Mas71.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on May 26, 2007, 08:22:18 AM
Nice one jen  ;D ()stsfd() Still following   :D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: glepet on May 26, 2007, 06:29:34 PM
Nice 'burbs, Jen. I like the forests intermixed with the developments.  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: kwakelaar on May 27, 2007, 12:15:51 PM
Those are some very green looking suburbs, the repetion of buildings looks great in these kind of areas.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on May 29, 2007, 06:51:11 AM
Fantastic update and great pictures.  Throwing in the RHW on the avenue, neat idea.  Speed up traffic a little.  Al  the houses look so good the way you have them set up.  The train station with the parking lot beside it looks so good as well.


Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Snaper on May 31, 2007, 03:02:35 AM
It's beautiful ... Yeah, it's a nice idea the blend with the RHW and the Avenue  :thumbsup:

It's so British  :D

Bravo  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on June 01, 2007, 07:47:42 AM
Glad everyone liked the last update, here are some more pictures from the same city:

The closest thing to a downtown:

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"Anyone for a pint at the White Swan?"
"Which one?"

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Where the urban and suburban meet:

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An overview of the city at the moment:

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A new hospital has been built:

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And now for some train stations:

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More later...
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on June 01, 2007, 07:51:34 AM
Another fantastic update, thanks for sharing.


Robin-- :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on June 02, 2007, 02:10:03 AM
Great !!! I think you need to put some seawalls up near the shore though.I would make it look a tone more realistic.Apart form that,i love it  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Ennedi on June 02, 2007, 03:05:19 AM
Great work, jen_p!  :thumbsup:

I especially like dirt alleys on second picture and Mas71 diagonal park on third one.
The new hospital looks very well in it's surrounding, also all rail stations.

Generally, i like the way you put together older and newer buildings. It is difficult to build new objects in old city and to don't lose it's atmosphere. Keep it up!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: nova vesfalo on June 02, 2007, 04:53:46 AM
Soooo nice ! Like the past and current updates, as that not-really a city feeling ! Love it !! And your not-really a downtown is so british !
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Snaper on June 02, 2007, 10:12:26 AM
It's very nice, I live

But, I think there are, for my liking, too many stations for a little city ...

Bravo  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: kwakelaar on June 02, 2007, 01:59:06 PM
I really like the last train station with the parking-lot-square in front of it. Looking forward to see how the city develops futher.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mattb325 on June 02, 2007, 02:57:53 PM
I always enjoy my visits to Jens random cities and this visit is no exception. Lovely stuff :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on June 03, 2007, 05:51:29 AM
Thanks for all the comments, here's a really quick little update:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on June 03, 2007, 05:55:07 AM
jen- another set of nice updates  &apls. Keep up the good work and keep sharing  :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on June 03, 2007, 07:50:06 AM
Welcome to page 11!

another great update and the mosaic looks beautiful!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on June 03, 2007, 11:58:16 AM
Great update !!! Love your use of BSC bushes(Well i think their BSC)
Reminds me of the times of argosy back at simtrop  :P :P :P
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Snaper on June 04, 2007, 03:08:41 AM
Nice mosaic  :thumbsup:

Roll this update  :P  ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on June 08, 2007, 05:00:29 PM
Thanks for the comments. Jayo, they are the BSC hedges, I think by Caliban. And I'm surprised that you remember Argosy. I sort of abandoned that one when I got a new computer.

Anyway here is another update. Back to London this time. I'll let the pictures do the talking:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: vester on June 08, 2007, 05:05:58 PM
You still amaze me. Stunning pictures.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: glepet on June 08, 2007, 09:22:26 PM
What vester said... &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on June 09, 2007, 06:46:51 AM
... what vester and glepet said  :). I love studying the details in your cities- excellent as usual  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on June 09, 2007, 08:20:26 AM
Wonderful slopes and i love you use of various plazas  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on June 10, 2007, 03:30:34 AM
Beautiful pictures, jen_p! That city is looking fantastic! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Snaper on June 10, 2007, 04:10:03 AM
It's fantastic ... I love your way of urbanizing your city  :thumbsup:

It makes really british  $%Grinno$%

Bravo  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 10, 2007, 09:54:39 PM
Another stunning update, jen_p! But then again, I wouldn't expect anything less! The last picture is my favorite with the train station--beautiful work. I'll be looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on June 11, 2007, 07:14:29 AM
Great work as always.  Your attention to every last detail is outstanding.  I like how you deal with the slopes, there are so many levels nicely hidden in your city.  I can look at your pictures for ever.........okay a very long time.  Every visit here I get new ideas.

&apls
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on June 15, 2007, 09:41:33 PM
Thanks for all of the wonderful comments. I have been very busy this week and haven't had much time to play SC4, but here are a couple of little mosaics:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 15, 2007, 09:46:12 PM
Needless to say, but beautiful as always! Simply beautiful!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on June 16, 2007, 03:47:26 AM
Wonderful two mosaics, Jen!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Snaper on June 17, 2007, 05:00:25 AM
I love, it's very well done ... I'll like to have this environment british in my city too

Cheer Jen_p  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: keithsed on June 17, 2007, 12:22:58 PM
Jen

Your pics inspire me to work harder at SC4

&apls

Keith
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on June 18, 2007, 07:11:48 AM
Awesome work on those mosaics. &apls

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on June 18, 2007, 10:13:02 AM
Another great update jen-p :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:  .....Lovelly skyscrapers  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Nardo69 on June 19, 2007, 03:57:28 AM
I just went over the last two page's updates ...

let me just say one word:   

WOW  :thumbsup:  &apls

Great works wıth the those fences - I used them only ın rural environments until now ...

How did you get these long rows of Thing-row houses? Did you plop them? Because when I try to get them growing it takes ages to bulldoze and wait and bulldoze and wait and bulldoze and wait and bulldoze and wait and bulldoze and wait ...  %confuso

... and in the end there is one(!) lot right in the middle where I cannot get a Thing-row house at all ... &mmm

About the White Swan - they REALLY seem to come only in dozens ...

Take care and make Backups!  %wrd

Bernhard  :thumbsup: 
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on June 22, 2007, 04:35:59 AM
Once again thanks for the comments.

Nardo: The rows of thing terraces are growable lots that I made. I made the houses into props and there are four on a lot. And yes, you are right about the white swan. Gascooker made the high street set in part to compete against it, but it still turns up everywhere.

Here's another small update:

A terraced slope:

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I was hoping that I would get mostly rowhouses grow, but I guess that my sims wanted little high-wealth cottages instead. A few closeups of the area:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: glepet on June 22, 2007, 05:03:30 AM
Pretty neat update, Jen. I love your terrace work!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on June 22, 2007, 05:23:35 AM
That "terrace-area" is looking very great, jen! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Yoman on June 22, 2007, 09:36:52 AM
While that is extremely impressive, you might consider getting a slope mod, I doubt a car can climb that angle :P
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 22, 2007, 10:52:23 AM
Wow, beautiful! I love the "before-and-after" feel with the undeveloped zones, then the shot of them developed. Great job, jen_p!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on June 23, 2007, 12:12:21 AM
Amazing  ;) ;) ;) Like your zoning  :P
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Shadow Assassin on June 24, 2007, 05:23:49 AM
QuoteWhile that is extremely impressive, you might consider getting a slope mod, I doubt a car can climb that angle

At least it'll be a breeze to push-start your car. :D

Very nice terraced area. It wouldn't look out of place in either San Francisco or New Zealand. :P
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on June 29, 2007, 05:18:13 PM
I've gone off on a tangent again. I've started a new region with a new plugins folder. This time I haven't really gone for a theme, it's just lots of buildings that I like. Usually I play large sized cities, but this time, seeing as I will move it across to my old laptop I've been playing only medium sized tiles.

The first city, Moncreiffe gets off to a pleasant start:

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Pretty soon the area starts to change:

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An industrial area starts bringing more people in to the town:

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Suddenly, the city is booming:

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One of the oldest parts of town now:

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Big business comes to Moncreiffe:

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And finally, a bit of an overview. Does anyone want to shop at Nordstroms? My cities never grow just one of a building:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on June 30, 2007, 04:47:26 AM
yey!!!!An update  ;D ;D Nice city.I would lover to see some more highrises  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: glepet on June 30, 2007, 06:49:59 AM
As usual, another great update. I'm intrigued with that green highrise. Is that available somewhere?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on July 06, 2007, 09:02:11 PM
The green highrise is a commercial building by Bixel, available at ST.

Hopefully I will have some time later on today to post an update.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 06, 2007, 09:18:45 PM
glepet: Here's a link to that green high-rise (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?p=results) you were looking for! Hope this helps!

I'll be looking forward to the next update, jen_p!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on July 07, 2007, 12:49:13 AM
Ok.Nice update!Yes i know i've allready commented :) but were do get those marrast pieces that can be placed on embankments and form a bridge  &Thk/(
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: glepet on July 07, 2007, 04:38:56 AM
Quote from: jen_p on July 06, 2007, 09:02:11 PM
The green highrise is a commercial building by Bixel, available at ST.

Thanks Jen_p for the info. Thanks Thundercracker for the link, but it didn't work for me. I did find it by doing a bixel search.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on July 08, 2007, 01:45:43 AM
Jayo, which embankment pieces are you talking about? If they're in one of the pics I've posted tell me which one, please.

I didn't get the update posted last night, obviously, I went out for dinner instead (good Mexican), but here it is now.

Random images from Broadhurst:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on July 08, 2007, 05:53:25 AM
beautiful update jen! Very nice canal area, and Matt's houses look great next to the canals.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on July 09, 2007, 04:30:54 AM
Awesome update.  The canal looks very well placed among the rest of the city.  It looks like a nice place to live.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on July 09, 2007, 12:47:59 PM

OK Jen that last update has won me out of the ()lurker() closet here....
Wow simply just stunning i so love the way you are using the canals and
seasonal trees awsome Jen i will be back for more and say more too LoL - pat
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: nova vesfalo on July 09, 2007, 01:07:09 PM
it's so LOVELY ! the canal makes the feelings as the building choise ! The matt house and the dutch (whatever it is :) ) building are coherent, like it :) and the mid rise are fabulous here (btw what are their names and where can I find it ? never seen them before...)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 09, 2007, 01:10:45 PM
Beautiful work, jen_p! Broadhurst looks amazing. I love the mosaic in the last picture, too! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on July 12, 2007, 04:22:56 AM
Thanks for the comments, I'm glad you all like it. I have had quite a bit of fun with this region because I haven't given myself any rules or restrictions. I usually have a framework that I work within ie. big American city, Adelaide suburbs, etc.

nova vesfalo, I think the buildings that you are referring to are the HK garden estate towers by Bixel. I may be wrong, and I'm sure someone will chime in with the correct name.

Here is a quick update from another city, called Langrish. A commercial area in front of various apartment buildings:

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More commercial:

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Police and Fire:

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Commercial and residential:

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Low wealth towers next to the tram line:

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More residential:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on July 12, 2007, 08:21:51 AM
I sees some very interesting bats and very nice use of the in avenue GLR.  I love how built up your city is, it looks pretty dense.  Can you show a further away shot to get a better perspective.  Great work!

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on July 14, 2007, 02:41:56 AM
Great pictures, Jen! Wonderful update! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on July 14, 2007, 02:58:29 AM
Rooker, here's a zoomed out picture showing the whole city:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on July 14, 2007, 03:48:33 AM
 :thumbsup: Great work.The marrast peices i'm talking about about the ones that goes in to embankments to form bridges.I was wandering were i could get them.Anyways great work and lovelly building style.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on July 14, 2007, 12:24:23 PM

Jen that is great work wow im sooo in love with it sweeeeeeeeeet...
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 14, 2007, 09:49:13 PM
Great zoomed-out shot, jen_p! Can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on July 16, 2007, 05:55:42 AM
Fantastic overview of that wonderful city, jen_p!  :thumbsup: Also looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mattb325 on July 16, 2007, 09:54:01 PM
Great shots Jen - I really like the direction this has taken - your MD is unique :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: dedgren on July 21, 2007, 07:44:11 PM
Jen- I just love scrolling through your pics on a lazy afternoon.  Your cities have a sunwashed laid-back quality to them that makes me certain, even despite the high level of development, that they'de be nice places to live.

Next comment, by the way, makes your MD a classic!


David
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on July 21, 2007, 07:46:10 PM

I couldnt resist to help you out Jen so here you go... I'm still waiting to see more of citys from you though - pat
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: freedo50 on July 22, 2007, 05:19:45 PM
Let me be the first to officially congratulate you on becoming a classic!  &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls
Your cities are beautiful, and oh so realistic too, my only problem is that they turn me green with envy. Keep up the great work!

Fred
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 22, 2007, 06:33:06 PM
Congratulations on making it to the Classics, jen_p! You deserve it!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on July 23, 2007, 05:01:01 AM
Wow, I go away for the weekend, and my MD becomes a classic. Who would have thought it?

Anyway here is a little update. I am actually playing the same region with the same plugins folder on two different computers. One is an older laptop which is very slow, but it allows me to concentrate on little details, the other is a much larger desktop, which I can quickly build larger cities. The previous pictures are all from the desktop version. The ones I am about to post are from the laptop version, and there is quite a difference.

I have been very patient and have managed to grow a whole suburb of CP's fantastic houses. I love watching the seasons turn:

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For a complete contrast, I have also created a Mediterranean suburb:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on July 23, 2007, 06:08:51 AM
OOH!!Nice  :thumbsup: Great work jen-p  :P
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on July 23, 2007, 11:25:36 AM

Jen that was so wonderful i love them houses... Dont you just love them little surpirzes LoL...
Great update and will see you next time - pat
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 23, 2007, 01:18:49 PM
Excellent update, jen_p! Everything is so GREEN, I love it! And then you have the Mediterranean neighborhood for contrast--beautiful! Or should I say...Classic!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on July 24, 2007, 02:03:42 AM
Wonderful "green" update! Fantastic pictures, jen_p!  :thumbsup: And Congrats on becoming a classic!! &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on July 26, 2007, 03:08:08 PM
Jen - your random cities are really Classic - a well deserved promotion  &apls

The different Seasons pics are wonderful to look at: the layout, the homes and the tree combinations make an excellent update.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on July 27, 2007, 05:42:08 PM
This time I've been playing around with some diagonal buildings that Prepo has made:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on July 28, 2007, 02:47:40 AM
Welcome to page 14!

Wonderful pictures of these diagonals buildings! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on July 28, 2007, 02:55:15 AM

OMG jen those are wonderfull....... WOW
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on July 28, 2007, 05:27:25 AM
 &apls very nice! prepo's buildings look great.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 28, 2007, 11:28:16 AM
The diagonals look wonderful, jen_p! Great job! I didn't realize there were so many different diagonal buildings out there. I'm going to have to go on a fishing expedition for them now!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on July 28, 2007, 11:38:09 AM
Nordstroms for life man  /&HiPP/% hehe.Nice work  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: urban on July 29, 2007, 02:33:23 AM
very good use of the diagonal buildings, your whole city looks fantastic
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Nardo69 on July 31, 2007, 02:19:41 PM
What you did with the diagonal buildings is amazing. Getting away from the orthogonal pattern witout the sawtooth at the streets - wow!

Take care and make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on August 04, 2007, 01:32:46 PM
^^ couldn't agree more with Bernhard!   Amazing Jen... I love it! You show some excellent city building talent...once again  &dance
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on August 06, 2007, 04:38:31 AM
Thanks all for the comments. Thundercrack83: These diagonal buildings are still being lotted/modded and aren't publicly available yet. But hopefully they will be soon.

Here are a few pictures that I have had sitting around for a few weeks now and didn't get a chance to post:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: emilin on August 06, 2007, 04:47:12 AM
Very good! &apls

The cricket field (is it cricket? it's not like I would know cricket ;D?) looks lovely in the middle of those buildings. Very realistic!
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Post by: bat on August 06, 2007, 06:31:12 AM
Great new pictures, Jen_p! Wonderful area! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Pat on August 07, 2007, 12:44:08 PM

Jen nice new update and see you next update - pat
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 07, 2007, 12:47:17 PM
Quote
Thundercrack83: These diagonal buildings are still being lotted/modded and aren't publicly available yet. But hopefully they will be soon.

No wonder why I couldn't find them! Thanks for letting me know!

The update looks fantastic, too! I love the field in the middle (I'm with emilin--is that cricket?), and the GLR line looks simply beautiful! Wonderful job, as always, jen_p!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: nova vesfalo on August 08, 2007, 03:16:14 AM
really nice the way the criket field is stuck between buildings make it looks really urban ! And the glr is really nice , and the W2W are very well used , It gave the feeling of a middle siezd town. Great job !
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on August 08, 2007, 05:30:06 AM
You always have wanderful updates and this one is no different.  Love the cricket park.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on August 10, 2007, 05:46:17 PM
I've been working on another update, but it's taking me longer than I expected :(, so I thought I'd do a bit of a flashback &idea. I've gathered together some of my favourite pictures from my old city journals at ST, which most people wouldn't have seen, and posted them here for you to all see. The first three are from a region called Argosy, the rest are from various other regions. Enjoy:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 10, 2007, 09:13:34 PM
Excellent old pictures, jen_p! Your work then was as beautiful as it is now! Good luck with the next update, I'll be waiting to see it!
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Post by: Pat on August 10, 2007, 10:02:28 PM

Jen that was a wonderful flashback i enjoyed seeing those pics...  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on August 11, 2007, 01:44:09 AM
Fantastic old pictures! Great work on these! Looking forward to more...
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Post by: jen_p on August 11, 2007, 05:35:46 PM
I have made some progress so I thought I'd show you a few pics. I am not an expert on airports, and consider these a work in progress:

Terminal 1 @ Windmeade Airport:

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Post by: Yoman on August 11, 2007, 06:09:46 PM
I guess this airport is a good 30 years ago by the liveries, but it is so brilliant, the colors are fabulous and great center piece :D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on August 11, 2007, 06:37:16 PM

Jen that airport is wonderful i love it and its sooooooooo realistic great job  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on August 11, 2007, 06:38:54 PM
Quote from: Yoman on August 11, 2007, 06:09:46 PM
I guess this airport is a good 30 years ago by the liveries...

Ha Ha, we'll just call it Retro.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on August 12, 2007, 03:16:50 AM
Your airport is looking very great, Jen_P!
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Post by: rooker1 on August 13, 2007, 07:05:42 AM
Jen, your airport looks awesome.  What pak are you using?  It is so realistic looking.

&apls

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Yoman on August 13, 2007, 12:56:32 PM
Quote from: jen_p on August 11, 2007, 06:38:54 PM
Ha Ha, we'll just call it Retro.

Retro International Airport ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: kwakelaar on August 17, 2007, 01:12:25 AM
Nice looking airport, and I love how you have used the diagonals from Prepo.
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Post by: jen_p on August 18, 2007, 07:38:20 PM
Thanks for the comments, all.

Rooker1: The airport packs are ACP VLT RMIP thingys with lots of acronyms (need icon for brain not working very well on a sunday morning).

Now for an update. Development has sprung up around the newly christened Windmeade-Retro International Airport  ;)

Hotels of varying quality have been constructed on roads leading into the airport terminal:

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Restaurants surround the hotels too:

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Also there's a small strip mall:

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A small chapel sits between the train station and the cop shop:

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On another corner of the roundabout stands a grand old fire station:

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A small train station provides a stop to a small residential area, before heading underground on the route to the airport:

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Post by: dedgren on August 18, 2007, 08:01:53 PM
Quote...hotels of varying quality...

Yeah, I've stayed in lots of those.

Jen, a visit to your MD is like spring returning after a hard winter.  It's always so fresh here- so much stuff to just breathe in and enjoy.

Always a delight!


David
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on August 19, 2007, 02:39:42 AM
Great area near that airport, Jen! :thumbsup: Wonderful pictures!
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Post by: Pat on August 19, 2007, 02:48:50 AM
Jen this update was really great  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:  is that SG strip mall with the ACE or have i lost it lol - pat
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mattb325 on August 19, 2007, 05:06:54 PM
Super updates Jen. I really like the older photos from your previous MD's - what you did with gascookers terraces still looks as fresh today as when I first saw it  &apls
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Post by: thundercrack83 on August 19, 2007, 07:33:41 PM
Hello, jen_p! Another tremendous update! I love your use of the roundabouts, and the airport in the previous update is beautiful! Great job!
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Post by: rooker1 on August 19, 2007, 08:33:35 PM
Hey jen_p, awesome pics as always.  Such awesome details.

Robin   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Nisha on August 20, 2007, 02:53:57 PM
Hi Jen_P,

I am truly stunned by your attention to detail and the way you make everything sit together so well. Truly inspirational. I will definitely pop in here frequently to gaze and learn.  :)

~Nisha
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Post by: jayo on August 23, 2007, 01:29:48 AM
Sorry!I 've been away for awhile,so i coulndn't comment  &mmm but :thumbsup: Were did you get all those lovelly tree's from.  :D Great work jen.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on August 27, 2007, 04:10:43 AM
Thanks for all of the wonderful comments, especially:

Quote from: dedgren on August 18, 2007, 08:01:53 PM
...like spring returning after a hard winter...

dedgren, that's really made my week.

Jayo, some of the trees are available on the LEX, look up Colyn and Andreas. Some of them are unavailable at the moment, I guess Colyn hasn't had a chance to upload them to the LEX yet.

I have been working more on Windmeade, the city surrounding the airport.

A couple of night shots of the airport:

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An older neighbourhood, with a few newer buildings:

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A few dodgy motels a bit further from the airport still manage to keep a steady clientele. I'm sure the neighbours disapprove:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on August 27, 2007, 05:58:35 AM
Great picture of the airport at night! Also the other pictures are great!! :thumbsup:
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Post by: rooker1 on August 27, 2007, 06:12:13 AM
I love the airport, can we get more pics of it, please.

Robin  :thumbsup:
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Post by: jayo on August 27, 2007, 06:25:20 AM
yey!!Great update.How about some more day shots of the airport :thumbsup:
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Post by: NikNik on August 29, 2007, 05:16:08 AM

Welcome to page 16


Wow Jen,

I notice that I regularily stop at your MD.....once every 3-4 months.

I feel so ashamed.

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I love the work you show, the English style towns, the Prepo diagonal buildings (ooooh, I want them so bad) and that wonderful airfield. Great work. I am glad I have re-found my way to your MD. keep that great work up.

Nik-Nik

Well at least I am reply #300.

Congrats with a new Landmark!
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Post by: Pat on August 29, 2007, 01:38:24 PM

Jen that is a wonderful update and congrats to Nik-Nik for snagging a wondeful spot in the best MD showcase there is - pat
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Post by: jen_p on August 31, 2007, 04:04:04 AM
When I've finished the airport I'll post some more pictures.

Nik-Nik, we all loose track of things, so don't worry.

I have some more pictures from Windmeade, from a pleasant civic area and its surrounding environs.

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Post by: Air6 on August 31, 2007, 04:41:10 AM
Great pictures. This is a charming city  :thumbsup:
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Post by: rooker1 on August 31, 2007, 04:52:52 AM
Another set of great pictures.  I really like the way you use the Rural high way and the avenue together.  Cool idea.  I know you have used it before, but I still like it.  I may try it going through my industrial area.  &Thk/(
In your second picture, where did you get that park?  Very nice, I would like to use it in my MD.   ::)

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on August 31, 2007, 05:09:08 AM
Fantastic new pictures! Great looking area! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Pat on August 31, 2007, 02:02:14 PM

Jen a wonderful update and very scenic tour threw this city - pat
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Post by: nova vesfalo on August 31, 2007, 02:36:22 PM
very very great  ! the close up pics are slendids ! I reaaly like the way the official buildings are placed ! with the lillte plazza between them. The Cabin and the yellow houses are very good looking !!
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Post by: thundercrack83 on August 31, 2007, 03:14:18 PM
Beautiful, jen_p! I love your use of the RHW and the schools look great, too! I'll be looking forward to seeing more!
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Post by: EDGE4194 on September 01, 2007, 05:47:08 AM
 :o- wow- impressed as usual! Great update jen. What is that lot with the 5 small cabins in your 4th pic? I too am curious about the park in the 2nd.
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Post by: jen_p on September 02, 2007, 06:18:17 AM
Just a quick update here, the lot with the cabins is one of Colyn's creations, possibly with the lot by Barby. I can't remember off the top of my head, and the park is by Mas71, and it's seasonal.

Here are a couple of teaser pics of what is to come:

An overview of the airport, showing the terminal that I've previously shown, which is now, with an airport expansion, the domestic terminal:

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And a little sneak peak of the next update:

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Post by: bat on September 02, 2007, 06:53:44 AM
Wonderful new pictures of your airport! Great work! :thumbsup:
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Post by: NikNik on September 03, 2007, 04:14:16 AM
Wow Jen, your use of RHW is very novel and unique. I love the use of them this way. Great work.

That airport is wonderfull too, what's it called by the locals? The Donut? LOL

Those sneak peaks taste like more, more, MORE.

Take care.

Nik-Nik
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Post by: Nisha on September 03, 2007, 08:22:04 AM
Looking good, Jen. Great pics. The airport looks impressive.
I look forward to the next update. :)
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Post by: thundercrack83 on September 03, 2007, 10:44:08 AM
Outstanding airport, jen_p! And I love the teaser shot you've made. I'll be looking forward to seeing the update!
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Post by: emilin on September 04, 2007, 01:09:34 AM
First out: very very very good... as always. &apls &apls &apls

Second: would you mind to explain how you think when you chose your different road styles? Why did you chose to use the rural highways in that way, for instance? And why did you use streets (and not roads) just in front of the civic buildings? Don't missunderstand this as critisism (it most certainly isn't because I think it looks great!) I'm just interested in how you think about these things.
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Post by: Pat on September 04, 2007, 02:26:12 AM

Jen that is a wonder sneek peek and i loved the update in all... great job  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: rooker1 on September 04, 2007, 07:09:40 AM
Love the sneek peak collage.

Robin   ()stsfd()
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Post by: jayo on September 04, 2007, 09:18:36 AM
 &apls &apls &apls &apls I loving the sneak peek thingmajig and great airport too  :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on September 05, 2007, 05:54:53 AM
Just a quick reply, I will update with more pictures on the weekend.

Emilin, Your questions are quite interesting. Firstly, the rural highways. I guess there are two reasons that I've been using the rural highways. Firstly there is the increased capacity, but the second reason is that I've never really liked the look of avenues. I don't care for the median strip down the centre, I would prefer to see a raised grass strip maybe with the odd tree, something less manicured. I also prefer the lighter colour of the rural highways. I would be happy if all the roads/streets/highways were that colour, with varying widths and markings to differentiate between them. The reason that I used the streets in the civic area, instead of the roads, was to have trees on the sides. About a year ago, I was travelling through Wyoming, and I stopped in Cheyenne for a short time. Whilst I was there I visited the State Capitol, which was surrounded by tree lined streets and other civic buildings with grass and trees in a semi-formal sort of arrangement. I was not trying to replicate this directly, but I wanted to give my little civic area a hint of this sort of atmosphere.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on September 09, 2007, 05:21:07 AM
Great airport Jen! And I am very pleased to see the dutch flag all over the place in your faboulous city!   :satisfied:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on September 09, 2007, 05:37:01 AM
As promised, here is the airport update. Around the other side of the airport is the international terminal.

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More parking than you can poke a stick at:

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Some night time shots:

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The stop for buses and hotel shuttles:

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More later...
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on September 09, 2007, 07:18:49 AM
Fantastic pictures of your airport! Wonderful work on it! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 09, 2007, 09:46:59 AM
Wow! Your airport is stunning, jen_p! Absolutely stunning! I love the terminals and all the parking! Great work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Badsim on September 09, 2007, 11:03:57 AM
Well , I wouldn't have thought about that use for TNeu Building ...The result is spectacular indeed . I didn't like that much the use of Ympyratalo ... but with your creativity you can be proud of this stunning and unique airport .  &apls


Quote from: jen_p on September 05, 2007, 05:54:53 AM

I've never really liked the look of avenues. I don't care for the median strip down the centre, I would prefer to see a raised grass strip maybe with the odd tree, something less manicured.

I agree so much with that ! I'm surprised that no Modder have thought seriously about that subject. Personally I can bear only the medium wealth avenues - for streetlights - (so I've began to change all my new Lots wealth with LEprop ...) . You can try the  No Junk Mod by Pegasus , but that time It's truly looking too bare . We need something between these extremes .... ::)

Quote from: jen_p on September 05, 2007, 05:54:53 AM

I also prefer the lighter colour of the rural highways. I would be happy if all the roads/streets/highways were that colour...

I agree too with the fact that roads/streets/highways should have the same color and this one ... Maxis ' roads are fresh for eternity . 

Already said ? I love your visible skill everywhere in this MD . ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: flame1396 on September 09, 2007, 11:25:29 AM
Interesting usage of that monolithic BAT at an airport.

Looks ok. Maybe out of place.

And if you like lighter roads just use streets with a high capacity modifier. JRJ's streetside mod is highly recommended also.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Madeira aka Constantina on September 09, 2007, 12:14:23 PM
Great!

Where can I get the props needed to make these kind of airports?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on September 10, 2007, 06:35:22 AM
Super work on the airport.  It looks very realistic.  I like the fence around it, so many people forget this small detail.

&apls &apls

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: iamgoingtoeatyou on September 12, 2007, 11:00:10 AM
oh man, now you made me feel even worse about my crappy airport :P

yours looks amazing, i love all the different angles and all the different terminal pieces, aswell as that large tower in the terminal, great job! you've given me much inspiration to fix my airport's layout :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on September 16, 2007, 05:22:58 AM
Quote from: Badsim on September 09, 2007, 11:03:57 AM
Maxis' roads are fresh for eternity.
So true. I think that is why I don't like the dark roads, but I always feel that the streets and highways are too light for my tastes. The rural highway is a happy medium.

Madeira: The airport packs are ACP VLT RMIP thingys with lots of acronyms. Look here at the lex and also at Simtrop.

Anyway, here are some more images from Windmeade, around the airport.

Fast food:

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The International Terminal Railway Station:

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All of the swanky hotels were constructed on this side of the airport:

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Zoomed out a bit further:

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The whole Airport:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: nedalezz on September 16, 2007, 06:36:44 AM
Thats a huge, fantastic airport!! Btw, are the parking lots your work? They are the most realistic ones I have seen. Any plans on releasing them if they are....and if they are not, where can I find them?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on September 16, 2007, 07:00:27 AM
Beautiful new pictures of that airport! Also great of the railway station and fast food! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on September 17, 2007, 10:25:39 AM
Great job on the airport.  That thing is huge and very nicely laid out. 

&apls

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on September 21, 2007, 04:50:44 AM
NOW that's an AIRFIELD!

Wow jen, you've done a great, GREAT job there.
I am missing a tower though, the flight controll tower I mean (towers from hotels enough, I say).

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Madeira aka Constantina on September 22, 2007, 07:46:13 AM
its a very nice international airport
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on September 22, 2007, 08:58:49 AM
Missed afew updates ;)Sorry.Amazing airport :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 22, 2007, 09:46:24 AM
Massive airport, jen_p! You certainly put a lot of time and effort into that! I haven't figured out those terminal pieces yet! Great job, as always, my friend!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on September 24, 2007, 04:18:47 AM
nedalezz: The parking lots are mostly my work (there's a couple of NDEX lots in there too) but I have no plans for release. I made them really quickly (they're very easy to chuck together) and Barby would shoot me for bad lotmaking.

NikNik: Oops. I meant to look around for a control tower and I forgot.

thundercrack83: It took me a while to work out the terminal pieces (actually all of the airport pieces) before I got this result. I don't know how many times I bulldozed and started again.

Now, onto the update (apologies for the lateness, I blame a inadequately heated cheese and bacon pie):

This one's a new city, called Wainwright. Here's the road into town:

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Architectural variety:

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High voltage power lines run along the edge of the city:

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A small civic area:

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Apartment towers are set amongst lush green spaces, whilst a canal weaves its way through the city:

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A small pedal boat concession is near the old hospital:

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A few Z4 shots. Why do those hotels always grow in pairs?

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on September 24, 2007, 05:08:52 AM
Fantastic update, Jen_p! Great work with the canals! Wonderful pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on September 24, 2007, 07:09:16 AM
Great work.
I love your dry comment: "Architectural variety"
I do hate it in my cities when this variety comes up, but you seem to give the smile back to SC4, thank you Jen!
I just love those powerlines cutting across the city. We do not see them often in SC4 CJ's so  &apls

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jmyers2043 on September 30, 2007, 11:28:26 AM
Hi Jen. I just browsed through your last two updates. i really like the way you play the game. You have a nice mixture of old and new, industry is next or near commercial disctricts - such as - The placement of Jess power plant behind the water tower and near the main street style commercial distrcit is something that I would see in real life.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on October 01, 2007, 05:04:49 AM
Quote from: NikNik on September 24, 2007, 07:09:16 AM
I love your dry comment: "Architectural variety"

It's great isn't it? I spend hours putting a diverse and interesting plugins folder together, and I end up with the same 20 buildings over and over again.

Quote from: jmyers2043 on September 30, 2007, 11:28:26 AM
i really like the way you play the game.

Thanks, thats one of the best compliments I've received. It means so much more than "oooh, that looks pretty".

Here's a quick update:

Wainwright's Waterside Park:

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Starting to get more larger buildings:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on October 01, 2007, 05:16:19 AM
Fantastic park there and great new pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on October 01, 2007, 08:55:35 AM
Wainwright's Waterside Park looks awesome.  I love the wheel thingy.  Brainblock, what are those called again??  ???  Doesn't matter cause it all looks great. hehehe

&apls &apls

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: urban on October 01, 2007, 09:04:02 AM
interseting use of old and modern looking buildings :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on October 03, 2007, 07:01:44 AM
Quote from: jen_p on October 01, 2007, 05:04:49 AM
It's great isn't it? I spend hours putting a diverse and interesting plugins folder together, and I end up with the same 20 buildings over and over again.

I am so glad you mention this. i also have the smae buildings growing in my towns, with 4.2 Gig of lots and bats I might expect a bit more variety. I guess the city planners in my PC are a bunch of traditionalists  :D

I like that picture with the tiny (Haarlemmergold) dutch buildings squeezed between all those massive highrises. It's somewhat funny.

That last picture also brought a smile to my face with the huge Embassy Suites building on one site and the medeterranian building across it where the laundry still hangs in the alley between the houses and life takes it slow pace. What a big contradiction!

Love it.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on October 03, 2007, 12:54:19 PM
Exellent work-which region is this in??
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 03, 2007, 01:01:57 PM
Waterside Park looks amazing, my friend! The London Eye and the Millennium Bridge--fantastic work! I'll be looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on October 14, 2007, 03:21:23 AM
Sorry I haven't updated this for so long, I've been so busy. I'm in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and I have had rehearsals all last week, opening night on Friday and two performances on Saturday. And I went to a party last night and haven't slept yet. I had a great time though.

Anyway, here are a few more images from Wainwright:

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A few years later, the park is surrounded by more taller buildings:

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Overviews of the city so far:

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A hillside neighbourhood:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: capo on October 14, 2007, 03:32:31 AM
Quote from: jen_p on October 14, 2007, 03:21:23 AM
Sorry I haven't updated this for so long, I've been so busy. I'm in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and I have had rehearsals all last week, opening night on Friday and two performances on Saturday. And I went to a party last night and haven't slept yet. I had a great time though.

I don't know what you do exactly but I hope all went well last Saturday!

Looking at the pictures, I'd say it was worth the wait. I really like that picture with the ferris wheel (is that the right word for it in english?) and London's milleniumbridge...I sure hope that your bridge doesn't tremble and swing making your sims feeling sick in their belly's like the original does/did :)

That hillside area sure looks like a nice place to live, plenty of streetside parking, street trees and as it appears: not that much traffic! It's really too bad that it's so hard to grow realistic buildings on a slope, looking at it the bright side: all the residents need is a long rubber cord and some basic mathematical knowledge to be able to bungy jump into the backdoor neighbour's backyard! :)

All the best with the busy life! I hope you can find the time to post a small update, because I like what I see here
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on October 14, 2007, 03:49:25 AM
Jen , I envie you - that even in such a busy period as this is for you, you find the time to play the game AND to even post the result here in your MD. Bravo Girl! \\

Needless to say: the hillside neighbourhood has all footprints of the 'made by Jen' style that I recognize out of thousands. Consider it a compliment  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on October 14, 2007, 04:15:12 AM
Wonderful looking pictures of that city there! :thumbsup: Great work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on October 15, 2007, 10:27:16 AM
Great work on the city.  I really like your close ups.  I am really bad when it comes to building on slopes and you seem to always do a pretty good job, well done.

&apls

Robin   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on October 18, 2007, 07:55:00 PM
Well, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat finishes tomorrow night, and after that I should have much more time to devote to SimCity again. In the mean time, here are a few images from Lutyens. We saw this city a while back, but since then it has had a complete overhaul.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on October 19, 2007, 05:10:38 AM
Some really great pictures of the downtown! Great using of the GLR. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on October 19, 2007, 05:15:09 PM
 &apls very nice!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 19, 2007, 06:36:30 PM
As usual, a magnificent update here, jen_p! I love the way you used the GLR! Keep up the good work, my friend!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on October 19, 2007, 06:39:16 PM

Jen wow as usal masterful and well crafted works of art from you... sorry i missed last few updates but wow its still great to catch up and follow some more great devolpment - pat
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: CabraBuitre on October 21, 2007, 03:58:53 PM
I really like your use of the GLR.  Are those stations NOB's?  I recognize them... just can't put my finger on it...!  Is it being used in the city?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Yoman on October 21, 2007, 06:22:35 PM
Wonderful work with the GLR, I love how it branches out of the center of the avenue to go to stations with little parking lots. The details in your pics such as that make them wonderful to look at. Keep up this awesome work.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: NikNik on October 22, 2007, 04:11:58 AM

;D WELCOME to PAGE 19!!! ;D


Very nice work Jen.
Great to see how that GLR spirals through the streets. Well done indeed those stations and parking lots combo.

Take care,

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on October 26, 2007, 08:50:55 PM
CabraBuitre: Yes they are NOB GLR stations.

Here's another update, with pictures from the same city. I'll let the images speak for themselves:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on October 27, 2007, 05:40:45 AM
 :o  wow jen- as usual i am at a loss of words.
Fantastic updates. Each pic has such detail and I always pick up great ideas from you.  &apls  &apls  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on October 27, 2007, 06:09:28 AM
The religious center, the basilica and churchyards, are very well made.

I am not sure if the tram passengers will like all the curves during the ride, but it certainly looks great in the picture ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on October 27, 2007, 08:46:39 AM
Fantastic new pictures of that city, jen_p! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on October 29, 2007, 02:19:21 AM
Thanks for the comments.

Sebes, I don't think that the sims driving over all the rails would like it either, but it's not real life and it does look good, so why not?

Anyway, I was sorting through some papers and I found this old Metro map for Lutyens:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Strechnitz on October 29, 2007, 06:16:59 AM
These are great updates Jen.

You don't just add a GLR network and weave it into your city. you also make a complete map for it. :o
All I can say is wow!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on October 29, 2007, 08:01:19 AM
That map is looking very nice! Great work on it! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on November 29, 2007, 01:33:45 AM
Just to let everyone know, I haven't forgotten about my MD here, I have had (and continue to have) internet/router problems here, and I've also been very busy with RL. I always seem to be three times as busy in Nov and Dec compared to the rest of the year. Hopefully soon I'll have another update. I've been thinking about starting over with a new plugins folder and a new map.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Air6 on November 30, 2007, 01:35:55 AM
Great news ! I can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: tkirch on December 02, 2007, 06:43:28 PM
I love the last pictures.  I never noticed an IKEA before, I have to go get that one.   

A great update!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on December 08, 2007, 03:36:26 PM
Well, my internet problems are fixed, so here's a quick update.

These are all from a city called Hamilton Ridge:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Yoman on December 08, 2007, 03:44:15 PM
Excellent update, in particular that last shot where the row homes conform to the slope of the hill.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on December 09, 2007, 03:00:00 AM
Nice to hear that you fixed your problems!
And a wonderful update there! Nice city! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on December 09, 2007, 06:55:39 AM
I just caught the street references to "Tales of the City"  ;)  :thumbsup:

and wonderful update (as usual  :))  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: warconstruct on December 09, 2007, 08:57:02 AM
splendid update! as well as the city!
I adore this mixture of style  &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on December 10, 2007, 12:33:23 AM
Quote from: EDGE4194 on December 09, 2007, 06:55:39 AM
I just caught the street references to "Tales of the City"

I was wondering when someone was going to pick that reference up. I guess no one has got any of the others yet.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Air6 on December 11, 2007, 08:47:29 AM
I really like this update. Very colorful. Great work  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Toichus Maximus on December 11, 2007, 11:01:42 AM
wonderful! May I inquire as to where you got the red rowhouses in the last picture?
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: tkirch on December 12, 2007, 06:43:07 PM
Another excellent update!  Great pictures
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on December 16, 2007, 04:11:06 AM
Excellent Jen: Rolercoaster Ride - ending a Dutch flag pole. I love you  ()flower()
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on December 18, 2007, 11:52:27 AM
Jen some wonderful last few updates since my last trip here!!!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Owen Luby on December 24, 2007, 04:57:16 AM
This is one of the most interesting MDs/CJs I have ever stumbled upon. I like the randomness of everything, but especially the way it all seems to flow. Great tram networks, love the way they wind and curve around the buildings and streets. I also like those hilly neighborhoods you conjure up, complete with parks and terrace homes...

A new favourite of mine, no doubts!

PS -- Hope you had fun with Joseph and his Dreamcoat... productions are the best fun! :thumbsup:

Owen
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on December 25, 2007, 02:03:39 AM
Toichus Maximus: The houses are by C.P. and I'm not sure if they have been released yet. I still have some test files sitting in my plugins folder.

Quote from: Owen Luby on December 24, 2007, 04:57:16 AMPS -- Hope you had fun with Joseph and his Dreamcoat... productions are the best fun! :thumbsup:

I had so much fun. It was really hard work too, (I hadn't been in a musical for so long I forgot just how hard) but all the stress and lack of sleep was all worth it in the end.

Anyway, thanks to all for the comments, here's a few more pictures from Hamilton Ridge:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Cjah on December 25, 2007, 02:09:04 AM
I have never seen such a realistic small town...looks like something straight out of the ealrt 20's or something...

Excellent job!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on December 25, 2007, 02:09:23 AM
Jen,that is absolutely wonderful  :thumbsup: Where did you get the streetlight mod from  ()what()
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on December 25, 2007, 05:06:26 AM
Very nice looking new pictures of your great looking cities, jen_p!
Fantastic work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Owen Luby on December 25, 2007, 03:24:20 PM
Looks great! Like the tileset you've used...

Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: suplado! on December 25, 2007, 04:54:51 PM
wow -- everything looks nice and the houses are so cool!!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on December 26, 2007, 03:52:10 PM
Thanks for all the comments, I hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas holidays.
Jayo: I don't think I'm using any streetlight mod.

Here's some images from Nova Luna Sound. I've been using a mixture of both of Peg's waterfront sets.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Owen Luby on December 26, 2007, 08:21:45 PM
Has a very waterfront feel! Those rocks work nicely with the trees in the last pic.

Great! &apls
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sauron620 on December 26, 2007, 11:39:13 PM
Fantastic waterfront !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on December 27, 2007, 03:16:30 AM
Yes, a really nice waterfront there, Jen_P! Great work on it! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: keithsed on December 27, 2007, 09:28:44 AM
GREAT!  GREAT!  GREAT!    &apls &apls

You've inspired me to try something new. 

I've got a lot of work cut out for me.  Roll out the bulldozer.


Keith

 
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on December 28, 2007, 07:20:26 AM
nice update jen- your waterfront is very nice. I love how the randomness of the buildings just seem to work in your cities.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: urban on December 29, 2007, 04:37:12 AM
well used set of those old homes and your coastal area looks nice too
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: TopCliff on December 29, 2007, 05:54:35 AM
Beautiful mixture there. The waterfront and coast remind me of Seattle. Actually, the whole thing reminds me of Seattle. Beautiful small town charm, mixed with big city blues. Just keep doing what you're doing.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: warconstruct on December 29, 2007, 10:14:51 AM
WoW full the eyes it is splendid  &apls I like much this style  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 04, 2008, 07:11:00 PM
Happy New Year, everyone.

Here are some more waterfront pics for you, this time from a small town called Eno Cove:

Firstly, an overview:

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There are a few scattered tall buildings, because Eno Cove is right next to the main city of Lutyens.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: TopCliff on January 04, 2008, 07:59:58 PM
Excellent harbor area. Reminds me of areas along Long Island Sound. Later.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on January 05, 2008, 01:47:23 AM
Welcome to page 21!

That city is looking very nice! Great new pictures of the harbor. :thumbsup:


btw, REPLY NUMBER 400!! Congrats, Jen_p.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 11, 2008, 03:28:08 PM
Here's a few pics from a city called Wyolette (I don't know where that name came from, it just popped into my head):

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: TopCliff on January 11, 2008, 05:59:51 PM
Your realism astounds me each hand every time you post a pic. I like how the SUV is floating above the water. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sauron620 on January 12, 2008, 12:06:19 AM
Amazing pictures  :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on January 12, 2008, 07:01:07 AM
Great city there also nice name!! ;) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 14, 2008, 02:23:43 AM
Quote from: TopCliff on January 11, 2008, 05:59:51 PMI like how the SUV is floating above the water. Keep up the good work.

These Wyolette drivers are terrible!

Just a small update here, a mosaic:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: sebes on January 14, 2008, 12:52:22 PM
Very nice choise of houses Jen - very nice..  :satisfied: If it was a real city I'd love to live there.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on January 14, 2008, 03:40:20 PM
jen wonderful just wonderful city of wyolette... Several updates has gone by since my last post here Jen and you have such a creativity its just wonderful!!!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: nedalezz on January 14, 2008, 03:45:36 PM
Beautiful town, with hints of all parts of Europe all over it! I especially like how that modern building sticks out, sort of reminds me of Germany.

Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: EDGE4194 on January 14, 2008, 07:19:37 PM
nice update jen  :thumbsup: keep them coming  ;D
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on January 15, 2008, 05:02:31 AM
That's a beautiful mosaic there! And great work on that area!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on January 31, 2008, 02:30:25 AM
Well, It's been a while since I updated here, and I find myself bumped down from a classic to a best seller. I guess it doesn't matter, really. Anyway, the reason it's been so long is that I've been putting a new plugins folder together, with the CAM. It is not complete yet, and I have some wrinkles to iron out, like maxis houses growing despite the no maxis mod, but here are my very first test shots:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on January 31, 2008, 12:26:57 PM
Jen wonderful update here and I love the test shots...
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 31, 2008, 01:24:38 PM
Hello, jen_p!

It's been a while since I've been able to stop in and see your work, I apologize! And as usual, your work looks amazing! The farmlands in this latest update are particularly beautiful!

I'm all caught up and ready to follow along for more!

Dustin
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on February 01, 2008, 12:55:22 AM
That's looking nice, jen_p! Great work on the farms! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on February 01, 2008, 02:46:16 PM
Only two images today, but they're progress - NO MAXIS!  It turns out, all I needed to do was make sure the no maxis files load after the CAM.

For ages and ages people have been suggesting that I should get a slope mod, so finally I did, and the verdict is that I don't like it, so it is going into the recycle bin.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Haljackey on February 01, 2008, 02:56:21 PM
Wow, awesome use of the RHW!  That interchange and the curves look very realistic!  I can't believe Maxis left that out!

I will be following this MD!

Best,
-Haljackey
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jayo on February 02, 2008, 01:38:56 AM
I love the RHW there jen  :P I haven't posted here for a while too  :'(
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on February 03, 2008, 03:48:35 AM
Yes, two very nice new pictures there!
And great using of the RHW!!
Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 03, 2008, 08:07:05 AM
Splendid use of the RHW, my friend! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on February 03, 2008, 10:55:25 AM
Jen those are 2 great images I do say soo....


btw welcome to pg 22
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: blade2k5 on February 03, 2008, 12:26:51 PM
This is my first look at your random cities Jen, and I have to say this is some of the best developed small town/city pics I've seen yet....I think you've inspired me to try my hand at developing small towns and cities instead of going for the skyline all the time....I really like how your farmlands and small towns look.  I'll definitely come back to see what you share with us next :thumbsup: 
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on February 08, 2008, 03:57:04 PM
Nice to hear that you all like what I'm doing especially the small town type cities, I think they look much better than skyscraper forests. Here are some more CAM tests. I think I'm starting to get the hang of the differences in demand.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on February 09, 2008, 03:06:37 AM
That's a nice CAM city there, Jen_p! Great work on it!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on February 12, 2008, 11:18:22 AM
Jen just wonderful and IM glad you have taken the plunge into CAM....
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: blade2k5 on February 12, 2008, 11:24:54 AM
Well done on the CAM city Jen &apls  Reminds me a lot of the smaller cities and towns in my neck of the woods.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 12, 2008, 11:56:16 AM
Your work with the CAM is looking great, my friend! And the way you've used the RHW looks good, too! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: mightygoose on February 12, 2008, 11:59:41 AM
lovely work jen, i recently started using some of your housing. its awesome.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: ky72x on February 12, 2008, 06:00:58 PM
Beautiful work, Jen!  The variety in buildings is good, especially in the residential areas.  I really like how that industrial area turned out, too.
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: jen_p on February 16, 2008, 02:44:26 PM
Well, so far I'm really liking the CAM, I always think it looks kinda funny when you have a few skyscrapers amongst lots of lower density buildings, and so far the CAM has prevented that phenomenon. I also love the RHW, in my opinion, it has the best looking roads out of all the options, custom or maxis.

mightygoose, I'm glad you like the houses I made. I do plan to make more, I'm just not sure when, 'cause RL gets in the way.

More CAM pics:

Early development:

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Hogmeister on February 16, 2008, 02:54:30 PM
I am liking what I see, there might be a real mix of styles in those homes yet it works very well, as that's how many a town develops..... over time, and hence the variety you get because of changes in fashion and the way people lives evolve. I also have to say the picture of brick industrials you posted earlier was excellent.  :)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on February 17, 2008, 01:12:07 AM
That some fantastic new CAM pictures there, jen_p!
Fantastic work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on February 22, 2008, 08:21:38 PM
CamTastic Jen !!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Nardo69 on March 15, 2008, 04:14:30 PM
Great work! I do like that long factory along the railway line! But I just don't like that steep slope on the RHW

Nice Layour with the small church and the fontain in the previous update. The roads around its three side look good and add together with the fountain. I just think that a more discreet fontain than that golden mayor would've fitted better there ..

Take care (and don't forget to make backups!)

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: CasperVg on March 16, 2008, 12:40:45 AM
Great work, I like it. Nice usage of the CAM and the RHW-2  ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Hogmeister on April 01, 2008, 07:55:40 AM
So do we have an update Jen, I would love to see how things are developing
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: amapper on April 01, 2008, 04:20:22 PM
I like your cities, and agree that it is difficult to stay with one region for an extended period of time. I usually begin to learn new techniques which don't always take to retrofitting into an existing city well. I like all the detail you put into the cities. Nice to look at!!
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: rooker1 on April 02, 2008, 05:22:59 AM
I agree with the rest, it would be awesome to see a new update from Jen.
Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: Pat on April 02, 2008, 12:19:44 PM
Waiting patiently here in the cold Northern Wisconsin state for such a wonderful update...
Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: vester on April 02, 2008, 12:34:57 PM
Very nice pictures.

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Title: Re: Jen's random cities....
Post by: bat on April 03, 2008, 06:03:28 AM
Also waiting for a new update here, Jen_p! ;) ... (for ~47 days now)