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Title: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: The NAM Team on April 24, 2008, 01:42:38 PM
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No, this is not an April fools that arrived a bit late, but the Network Addon Mod is celebrating its 4th birthday today! The NAM Team has been working hard over the last few weeks, and we were able to compile a new version of the largest and most popular mods for SimCity 4. :) It includes some exciting new stuff, as well as updates of popular items, lots of visual improvements and countless bugfixes (for a complete list, see below).

As usual, please read the included readme file first, otherwise, things might go wrong. It is highly advised to uninstall your current NAM version, since lots of things have changed. For this, you can either use the uninstall feature, or the included BSC Cleanitol file.

Here's a list of changes:


Get the new NAM here:

Windows Version: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=851

Mac Version: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=852
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 24, 2008, 01:44:20 PM
OUTSTANDING!

Thanks so much for your hard work, guys! I don't need to tell you how much you've revolutionized the game!

Dustin

EDIT: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NAM!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: RippleJet on April 24, 2008, 01:45:11 PM
Happy Birthday NAM and thanks for the birthday present! :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: vester on April 24, 2008, 01:48:01 PM
Congratulation, both on the day and on the release. 
&apls &apls &apls

Thank you all for your hard work.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: jplumbley on April 24, 2008, 01:55:15 PM
Let the celebration begin!!  :party:  %$payas)(  &bis&  &dance

YAY for NAM's 4th Birthday!!   &apls  &apls  &apls
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Heblem on April 24, 2008, 01:55:30 PM
Thanks!  ;) can't wait to try out the new improvements

Happy bb NAM!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: dedgren on April 24, 2008, 01:56:33 PM
Yee ha!

It's New NAM Night- they don't happen near often enough.

Congrats to the team!


David
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: shenti on April 24, 2008, 01:56:52 PM
Happy Birthday NAM
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Tarkus on April 24, 2008, 02:00:46 PM
Indeed, let the celebration begin.  Happy 4th birthday, NAM--glad to be a part of it!  :)

&dance

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Diggis on April 24, 2008, 02:05:59 PM
Let the NAMing begin!

11 users and 2 guests browsing this topic! Happy birthday NAM! &apls
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: BarbyW on April 24, 2008, 02:08:36 PM
Happy Birthday NAM
Thank you for the present.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: SC4BOY on April 24, 2008, 02:16:40 PM
Great work from the NAM team as always.. one suggestion though.. The download file should be renamed to represent the proper version of the contents instead of the"generic" name.. it should have the version in the name.. such as NAM 4-2008 Setup.zip or something along that line.. the exact name is not important, but the concept of having the version CLEARLY OBVIOUS without opening the .zip file at all.. I recognize that there are other ways to tell, so please don't bother replying with a list of them.. :)  The key is a person should know the version by looking at the filename.. a protocol followed on most software packages of any responsible release.. This is being picky I know, but it is just good practice. All other aspects of the package are done so professionally that is makes this little thing stand out.. Again.. GREAT WORK  &apls
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: camaro_69_327 on April 24, 2008, 02:23:17 PM
Happy Birthday NAM!!!!


Just a thought but aren't WE suppose to get YOU presents not the other way Around???

LOL just kidding, We are not worthy but we will use this with great respect!!

Thank You !

Dan
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: memo on April 24, 2008, 02:29:45 PM
Yeah, finally!! &apls Thanks to all involved. ;D


The cake looks delicious, btw. ;D


Edit: Something's missing in the list... $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Haljackey on April 24, 2008, 02:29:58 PM
Wow, you guys are quick! Looks awesome!

I am looking forward to using the double-height Elevated Rail and Monorail puzzle pieces as well as the new files.

Give yourselves a pat on the back!   The NAM is the only reason why I still play SC4.    &apls

Best,
-Haljackey
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: smoncrie on April 24, 2008, 02:33:55 PM
Yes, Happy birthday NAM!!!

By the way the intro did not mention it, but there are also 6 new double-decker puzzle pieces.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Pat on April 24, 2008, 02:36:12 PM
Sweeeeeetness thank you NAM team and Happy Birthday to you all!!!!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: jacqulina on April 24, 2008, 02:50:39 PM
thankyou for all the hard work and HAPPY BIRTHDAY  &apls &apls
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: el_cozu on April 24, 2008, 03:10:38 PM
boo ya!!! NAM team!!

lets make FIESTA!!!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Ennedi on April 24, 2008, 03:15:22 PM
Happy Birthday NAM!

And thank you for your work, it's a great thing to continue such project so long and to still have new fantastic ideas!  &apls
Many professional engineers' teams could learn from you how to organize such work  :D
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: sithlrd98 on April 24, 2008, 03:27:07 PM
Ooooh,I love presents! &apls

This is one big reason I still play this game!
Thanks to all who were involved   :thumbsup:

Oh , and
Happy Birthday NAM!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Quesh on April 24, 2008, 03:49:51 PM
Happy birthday fabulous NAM  &apls
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Diamond on April 24, 2008, 04:11:50 PM
Happy birthday, but since when is it up to the guests to get presents? :D
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Palpatine001 on April 24, 2008, 04:13:45 PM
Happy Birthday to NAM

As it is a long weekend here (ANZAC Day), and the file being rather largeish, I'll have to get it on Monday  :P

After which I'll play around with it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: KyNYC on April 24, 2008, 04:21:21 PM
My question is: when I go to the the link...there's a statement that I downloaded this already, back in 2007...why am I getting this message?  If this is a new product, shouldn't it have a new link?  Just wondering!  Thanks for the gifts!!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Tarkus on April 24, 2008, 04:24:20 PM
Quote from: KyNYC on April 24, 2008, 04:21:21 PM
My question is: when I go to the the link...there's a statement that I downloaded this already, back in 2007...why am I getting this message?  If this is a new product, shouldn't it have a new link?  Just wondering!  Thanks for the gifts!!

We just updated the existing upload, mainly to keep the link constant. :)

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: ScottFTL on April 24, 2008, 04:27:32 PM
Happy Birthday, NAM!

Great job and many thanks to all involved.  &apls

Now, I need to go play with my new present... yippee!!!   ;D
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: HandsOn on April 24, 2008, 04:59:50 PM
It's two am; I was about to close shop and get sum much needed shut-eye - and then this! A new NAM! "Merely" four years old and already walking all over my place(s). Well, what can I say but Herzlichen Glueckwunsch, Felicidad, and all that sort of thing.. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: rooker1 on April 24, 2008, 06:30:04 PM
Happy Birthday and thank you very much for all the hard work you guys do.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: dsrwhat316 on April 24, 2008, 07:31:30 PM
thanks very much guys!  :thumbsup: &apls

by the way, how's the weather down in Antarctica?  :P

~ Dan
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 24, 2008, 07:50:06 PM
 &dance :party: &dance :party: &dance :party: &dance :party:
happy birthday NAM!  ;D
Thanks to the entire team for the updates  &bis&
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: j-dub on April 24, 2008, 08:50:02 PM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.funutilities.com%2Ffiles%2Fsmileys%2F08%2F01%2F11.gif&hash=486bbe46fb683ba8c491c54e63eeb74640b51e0c) Happy Birthday. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.funutilities.com%2Ffiles%2Fsmileys%2F08%2F01%2F15.gif&hash=3a6d6853118bcf84ed20f7e69cdb299845c8ace0) The unrevealed suprise wrapped up was worth it. :thumbsup: 
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: CasperVg on April 24, 2008, 09:03:50 PM
Go NAM! Hope you'll last for another 4 years (at least  :D ). Thanks for yet another update (although I will have to update my translation  ()sad() )

Excellent work,
Casper

Btw, how's live on Antartica?

EDIT: Dutch Translation Updated  ;D
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: JoeST on April 24, 2008, 10:33:45 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO*breath*OOOOOOOOOOOO

Happy birthday NAM team, its been great following you over the time I have.

and very much thanks for the prezzie, I really am starting to miss playing the game now :(

Joe
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: kassarc16 on April 24, 2008, 10:57:31 PM
The people have spoken: "We want four more years of NAM!!!!"

Congratulations, NAM Team, on 4 years of awesome!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: gn_leugim on April 25, 2008, 12:59:28 AM
hapybirthday, and congratz ;D &hlp
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Andreas on April 25, 2008, 02:27:38 AM
My best guess is that if Santa lives at the North Pole, producing gifts the whole year, and distributing them at the date of the bith of Jesus, the NAM Team has a comparable workshop at the South Pole, distributing its gifts at the date of the birth of the NAM. ;)
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: xxdita on April 25, 2008, 03:04:44 AM
This is a rather slanted take on birthday presents eh?

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Happy Birthday NAM!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: MandelSoft on April 25, 2008, 03:09:46 AM
Congratulations, NAM!
Keep up the good stuff, and I hope the NAM is still around after another 4 years!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: bat on April 25, 2008, 06:20:49 AM
Congrats on four years, NAM! &apls And also thanks for this new update!!!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Starmanw402007 on April 25, 2008, 07:03:06 AM
Thanks for the new Nam 2008. I've like many others have removed the old Nam and Updated it with the New. Keep Up The Great Work! :).
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: toxicpiano on April 25, 2008, 07:40:04 AM
Wow just wow
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Seriously I remember seeing this on the simtropolis nam development thread about 3 years ago (as I remember the pic was posted by teiresu in 2004), I can't believe it actually got done!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: vistla on April 25, 2008, 08:14:42 AM
I'd like to second that "WOW!". I just downloaded the newest version, but don't really have time to play with it just yet, as I have to go to work. After seeing this picture, however, I think I'll call in sick tonight. This is uber-cool! Thanx NAM team.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: kbieniu7 on April 25, 2008, 09:23:28 AM
Happy birthday! You ar the best  :thumbsup:
Thank you for the GLR Bridge and roundabout!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: BigSlark on April 25, 2008, 09:57:05 AM
Holy cow! I played with the higher puzzle pieces and new GLR stuff last night but completely missed this...

Great work!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Cosmic on April 25, 2008, 11:09:49 AM
Happy Birthday NAM TEAM!!!

This is AWESOME!!! Even though I'm 1 day late on the download, this made my day! ^_^

I can't wait to start playing around with these things... But I have to finish sorting my plugins folder after installing alot (most, hopefully) of the CAMeLot model files for the CAM lots I have currently... >_>
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Haljackey on April 25, 2008, 12:47:42 PM
Hey, why wasn't gradual highway curves included in the description?  I think its a major addition!

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Awesome work, everyone!  Maxis highways are becoming more realistic with every release!   &apls

Best,
-Haljackey
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: prince1142003 on April 25, 2008, 01:32:43 PM
This is wild! It's amazing how a community of modders have managed to add so much to the game that should've been there in the first place.

Anyways, I was wondering where I could get a version of the RHW compatible with this NAM.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Tarkus on April 25, 2008, 01:39:15 PM
prince1142003, to answer your question, the current version of the RHW (Version 20) will still actually work with the April 2008 NAM without any issues.  There is a new update, Version 20a, which will be released shortly, though.

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: redraider147 on April 25, 2008, 01:39:52 PM
Quote from: toxicpiano on April 25, 2008, 07:40:04 AM
Wow just wow
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi21.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb294%2Ftoxicpiano%2FNewCity-29Jul001209134093.png&hash=738b083ba4e21fb395091c95d4ebe98d8847e69d)
Seriously I remember seeing this on the simtropolis nam development thread about 3 years ago (as I remember the pic was posted by teiresu in 2004), I can't believe it actually got done!

that picture right there is my favorite part of the new NAM...i've been waiting for it for a very very long time! much kudos to the NAM team for making something that was already beyond incredible even more amazing!!!!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: HandsOn on April 25, 2008, 02:21:53 PM
There's an added bonus to the new NAM - happens every time there's an update: suddenly every BATter & MODer comes out of the woodwork & the DL sites are getting revived from their seasonal slumber. Great!  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Andreas on April 25, 2008, 02:42:44 PM
Quote from: Haljackey on April 25, 2008, 12:47:42 PM
Hey, why wasn't gradual highway curves included in the description?  I think its a major addition!

Well, I could say it was an additional hidden gift, but I simply forgot to include it into the list... ;) Anyway, thanks for the congrats, folks, much appreciated. It was quite a bit of hard work to get everything done but we managed to finish the new version just in time - the last changes were made only minutes before the release. :)
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: kassarc16 on April 25, 2008, 02:47:45 PM
Quote from: HandsOn on April 25, 2008, 02:21:53 PM
There's an added bonus to the new NAM - happens every time there's an update: suddenly every BATter & MODer comes out of the woodwork & the DL sites are getting revived from their seasonal slumber. Great!  $%Grinno$%

It's the only thing that can pull me away from a Sims kick if I happen to tire of SC4. Luckily my new laptop is such an improvement over my past computer that playing the game is much more enjoyable, even before a new NAM comes out.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: A200 on April 25, 2008, 03:39:00 PM
I downloaded this yesterday and tested it (its april 26 here now, it came out on april 25 my time) and it is ABSOLUTELY SPIFFING!! I love the way, when you check the NAM threads, you see a whole lot of cool stuff, and when it comes out, you get that and more, especially at a time when you are least expecting it!

Happy Birthday, and thankyou!
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: threestooges on April 25, 2008, 11:58:35 PM
First of all, Happy 4th Birthday. Second of all thank you to everyone who has added their effort to this endeavor. I'm looking forward to putting this version through its paces. Thanks again for all your work.
-Matt
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: MAS71 on April 26, 2008, 08:31:35 AM
Thanks !!
Thanks so much for a New-NAM  and Happy Birthday  4th !!  &apls &apls

We looking forward to the further development of the NAM future !!  :)

Thanks again for all of NAM's creators !!  ;)


-Mas'71
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Cosmic on April 26, 2008, 08:52:41 AM
Another thing: I love the new GRL-Avenue double network pieces. They're great!
They make it so much easier to make junctions and ends now!  ;D
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Boernie on April 26, 2008, 09:03:03 AM
I love these El-Rail pieces!! But why they come always out when I'm on Duty?  :'( I can't wait to play with!!!

Thanks for that wonderful work!!!!  &apls
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: rusummer1 on April 28, 2008, 01:33:46 PM
The windows version cant be downloaded?? I tried the link and the download button is missing? Is it just my computer?
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: jplumbley on April 28, 2008, 01:35:34 PM
Quote from: rusummer1 on April 28, 2008, 01:33:46 PM
The windows version cant be downloaded?? I tried the link and the download button is missing? Is it just my computer?

I just checked the link in the first post on this thread... It is working fine for me.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: j-dub on April 28, 2008, 02:09:32 PM
@rusummer1 and anyone else unfamiliar, Heres the thing, the download button doesn't show unless you are logged into the bsc exchange. So you could be logged into the forums, you click on the link, but the download button is missing, it is because for what ever reason, the exchange is seperate from the forums, and requires another login to be able to see a download button. Other than that, I don't know how this problem would exist.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: jplumbley on April 28, 2008, 02:15:22 PM
Quote from: j-dub on April 28, 2008, 02:09:32 PM
@rusummer1 and anyone else unfamiliar, Heres the thing, the download button doesn't show unless you are logged into the bsc exchange. So you could be logged into the forums, you click on the link, but the download button is missing, it is because for what ever reason, the exchange is seperate from the forums, and requires another login to be able to see a download button. Other than that, I don't know how this problem would exist.

I never realized that here... good eye J-dub.  Im always logged into the BSC LEX so, I guess I never experienced that issue, heh.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: iso9001 on April 29, 2008, 06:31:00 AM
Happy Birthday !!! NAM~~! :D
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: FrankU on April 29, 2008, 08:09:33 AM
Haven't had the time to use this, but of course: thanks in advance. It will probably be even more perfect (can something be beter than perfect?) than the older version.
I have no words to really thank you. Just: thank you!

One small thing though: everytime I install a new version of NAM I seem to have forgotten which pathfinding and capacity setting I used... So I hope I installed the same version as before. Stupid of me of course.
Could it be possible to put the Euro road textures into the NAM?
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Diggis on April 29, 2008, 08:28:07 AM
Quote from: FrankU on April 29, 2008, 08:09:33 AM
Haven't had the time to use this, but of course: thanks in advance. It will probably be even more perfect (can something be beter than perfect?) than the older version.

Maybe closer to perfect would be a better expression.  :D

Quote from: FrankU on April 29, 2008, 08:09:33 AM

One small thing though: everytime I install a new version of NAM I seem to have forgotten which pathfinding and capacity setting I used... So I hope I installed the same version as before. Stupid of me of course.

Given that there are new pathfinding plugins etc this time around I would suggest you have a quick read up on them and then install one of them.  But you should also be able to go to your existing NAM folder and check which one you already have.  They are named quite well.  You can keep this by copying and pasting it back in after you install the New NAM.

Quote from: FrankU on April 29, 2008, 08:09:33 AM
Could it be possible to put the Euro road textures into the NAM?

This is kept as a seperate download for a couple of reasons.  Not everyone wants it, and to keep the main NAM file size down.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: petercintn on April 29, 2008, 10:51:22 PM
Quote from: Diggis on April 29, 2008, 08:28:07 AM
Maybe closer to perfect would be a better expression.  :D

Given that there are new pathfinding plugins etc this time around I would suggest you have a quick read up on them and then install one of them.  But you should also be able to go to your existing NAM folder and check which one you already have.  They are named quite well.  You can keep this by copying and pasting it back in after you install the New NAM.

This is kept as a seperate download for a couple of reasons.  Not everyone wants it, and to keep the main NAM file size down.

As I was installing and paying attention to the pup ups telling me what is what, I noticed that the A & B mods have switched the easy and hard options.  In the NAM pathfinding update the easy mods had more capacity and now the hard mods have the most capacity.  Or have I read the pop ups for the options wrong?  I installed the hard A mod which said it had the most capacity, I hope that's right. 
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Tarkus on April 29, 2008, 10:53:14 PM
Well, the easy one is supposed to have the highest capacity, and the hard one the least . . .

Edit: Just checked the installer.  It seems the descriptions aren't exactly accurate. ::)  In terms of Simulators A and B, in order of lowest-to-highest capacity, it's Hard, Medium, then Easy.

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: petercintn on April 30, 2008, 01:12:33 AM
Thanks Tarkus, thought I was getting loopy.  I'll redo the installation, no biggie.

BTW - Thanks for a great mod.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Andreas on April 30, 2008, 01:31:09 AM
Quote from: Tarkus on April 29, 2008, 10:53:14 PM
Edit: Just checked the installer.  It seems the descriptions aren't exactly accurate. ::)  In terms of Simulators A and B, in order of lowest-to-highest capacity, it's Hard, Medium, then Easy.

Yeah, I messed up the descriptions in the installer accidentially, sorry about that. &ops Of course, "easy" has a much higher capacity, as stated in the readme.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: jplumbley on April 30, 2008, 01:35:03 AM
Quote from: Andreas on April 30, 2008, 01:31:09 AM
Yeah, I messed up the descriptions in the installer accidentially, sorry about that. &ops Of course, "easy" has a much higher capacity, as stated in the readme.

PFFT way to go... Last time I leave you in charge of descriptions.. Oh wait, just kidding, I dont wanna have to do it... I WILL screw it up worse.. LOL
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Jmouse on April 30, 2008, 02:09:33 PM
Just starting up a new region after a long absence from game play. so looking forward to seeing what's new in NAM. And Happy 4th!

Later...

Joan
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: SlimShady on May 13, 2008, 10:12:08 PM
I ran the Cleanitol and came up with these things needed to be removed.

NAM_Congestion_Data_View.dat (NAM_Congestion_Data_View.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\Network Addon Mod\NAM Traffic Simulator
NAM_Traffic_Plugin_AP_Easy.dat (NAM_Traffic_Plugin_AP_Easy.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\Network Addon Mod\NAM Traffic Simulator
NAM_Congestion_Data_View.dat (NAM_Congestion_Data_View.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\Network Addon Mod\Plugins
NetworkAddonMod_Traffic_Plugin_BetterPathfinding_CAM_PromoteWalking.dat (NetworkAddonMod_Traffic_Plugin_BetterPathfinding_CAM_PromoteWalking.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\z_CAM
S3Dconfig_NAMPuzzlePiecesAvenue_CrosswalkPositionFix_20070603.dat (S3Dconfig_NAMPuzzlePiecesAvenue_CrosswalkPositionFix_20070603.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\Crosswalks Pattern Mod

Do I remove them? I know that this might seem silly but I don't want to remove anything I don't need to.  ()stsfd()

I already uninstalled the old NAM.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: jplumbley on May 13, 2008, 10:25:11 PM
Quote from: SlimShady on May 13, 2008, 10:12:08 PM
NAM_Congestion_Data_View.dat (NAM_Congestion_Data_View.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\Network Addon Mod\NAM Traffic Simulator

This has been included in the new NAM and should be removed.

Quote from: SlimShady on May 13, 2008, 10:12:08 PM
NAM_Traffic_Plugin_AP_Easy.dat (NAM_Traffic_Plugin_AP_Easy.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\Network Addon Mod\NAM Traffic Simulator

This has been included in the new name and must be removed.

Quote from: SlimShady on May 13, 2008, 10:12:08 PM
NAM_Congestion_Data_View.dat (NAM_Congestion_Data_View.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\Network Addon Mod\Plugins

It looks like you had two of these.

Quote from: SlimShady on May 13, 2008, 10:12:08 PM
NetworkAddonMod_Traffic_Plugin_BetterPathfinding_CAM_PromoteWalking.dat (NetworkAddonMod_Traffic_Plugin_BetterPathfinding_CAM_PromoteWalking.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\z_CAM

This is a conflict file with the "NAM_Traffic_Plugin_AP_Easy.dat" and only one may exist at once or the one that loads last will be the one in use.

Quote from: SlimShady on May 13, 2008, 10:12:08 PM
S3Dconfig_NAMPuzzlePiecesAvenue_CrosswalkPositionFix_20070603.dat (S3Dconfig_NAMPuzzlePiecesAvenue_CrosswalkPositionFix_20070603.dat)  found in C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins\Crosswalks Pattern Mod

Im not entirely sure what this one is.  Sounds like a texture change you have downloaded which is similar to the Zebra Textures.  But if it is in the Cleanitol it is probably included in the NAM Installer or is a conflicting file of some sort.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: SlimShady on May 14, 2008, 02:13:36 AM
This is the mod, Crosswalks Pattern Mod. I was reading the RHW thread and was  also wondering if it would be a good idea to delete my NAM folder then install the new NAM then the RHW, moving my bridges to a temp place in the mean time.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: 06060606 on June 02, 2008, 12:19:51 AM
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em~~~,Thanks so much for your hard work ! A good team ! A good work !
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: whody on June 26, 2008, 09:25:58 PM
must i gain some type of special permissions to download the mod? the download page seems to be missing a download link
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Tarkus on June 26, 2008, 09:36:39 PM
Quote from: whody on June 26, 2008, 09:25:58 PM
must i gain some type of special permissions to download the mod? the download page seems to be missing a download link

You just need to be registered for the LEX (http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_userreg.php) in order to download it. The LEX registration is separate from forum registration.

And welcome to SC4D!  :)

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: opiq on July 31, 2008, 06:54:57 AM
hi all, first i would like to say happy birthday to the NAM Team.. thanks for the great additions to sc4..
honestly, i don't know which is the better place to put this question, so here it goes..
i have downloaded the latest NAM (April 2008), and i love the double height elevated networks.. however, i couldn't find the double height elevated heavy rail.. is it not included in the latest NAM? if not, would it be possible to add it in the next NAM?
thank you all..
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Andreas on July 31, 2008, 09:36:12 AM
There is no double height elevated heavy rail (yet). ;)
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: videosean on August 14, 2008, 11:28:19 AM
I've figured out that pesky 1 pixel offset problem.  All I had to do was rotate or flip my NAM IIDed textures properly.
before and after:
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My only question now is is there something in the NAM DAT files that defines the rotation of the pieces to be something other than what the 0,0 position of the maxis roads are?  The NAM textures that are off by 1 pixel (like the 2 road tiles north of the intersection in first pic) are being rotated or flipped.  The road being 79 pixels wide and not possible to center properly on a tile that is an even number of pixels across is why you get the misalignment... it's my opinion that the roads should be made to be 80 pixels wide (@ 128x128) and streets, OWR, whatever should all be made an even number of pixels wide to avoid anymore 1 pixel offset issues.  Regular road textures are all I've looked into I'm not sure if this issue exists in other transit textures or not.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Diggis on August 14, 2008, 11:32:18 AM
I'm wondering asking about the rotation.  I don't think we've messed with that, but it's relative to the direction of dragging, not to the game world.

And yes, the 1 tile problem is across all the road networks except for the Ave due to its dual nature.  Streets and OWR do have the problem.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Andreas on August 14, 2008, 01:41:06 PM
Well, Maxis screwed up the textures badly by making them one pixel too narrow (or too wide, if you like). I think frimi tried to fix it in some cases with his Euro Road Textures Mod, but since there are way too many textures, and too many intersection textures in particular, only a complete rework of all textures would fix the issue once and for all... As Diggis said, it also depends on the direction how you draw the roads, since the game rotates all textures itself, so you only need one texture for all possibilities (i. e. a single street intersection in eastern/western/northern/southern direction).
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: videosean on August 14, 2008, 02:00:10 PM
Quote from: Andreas on August 14, 2008, 01:41:06 PMAs Diggis said, it also depends on the direction how you draw the roads, since the game rotates all textures itself
It's been my understanding assumption that the 0, 0 position texture up = north or west in the game but I lean towards north.  These pics show what I mean I think.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg512.imageshack.us%2Fimg512%2F8663%2F20080814165712xc8.th.jpg&hash=7db30fdc429058b5edd111674c826ed19d972e86) (http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/8663/20080814165712xc8.jpg)(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg512.imageshack.us%2Fimg512%2F3898%2F20080814165827we0.th.jpg&hash=9c938f11b6b2e889482ac9d18cd36a78ebac0f26) (http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3898/20080814165827we0.jpg)
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Diggis on August 14, 2008, 02:11:50 PM
No, 0,0 is the default direction of the texture, relevant to the direction of dragging.  If you drag a road piece of road and then drag another straight into it from the other direction you will see the 1 pixel overlap.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: Shadow Assassin on August 16, 2008, 05:43:51 AM
For the sake of convenience, also, I'd suggest using the colour palette of the default Maxis textures, otherwise it'll look odd when the new textures are slightly 'off' colour-wise from the old.
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: czkimi on December 06, 2008, 06:51:21 PM
 :DSome of the modules can not commute
Title: Re: NAM April 2008 Version is here!
Post by: YYCRAZYHH on January 01, 2009, 06:25:07 AM
Thank you for the present