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The NAM Team is pleased to announce the release of the January '09 Network Addon Mod (NAM)
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This is a full release as opposed to the recent updates- the team has looked the NAM over top to bottom this time around and, in addition to adding the most new content in several years, has made numerous changes and adjustments that leave this release as the best NAM yet.
So what's new in this release of the NAM?
* RHW 3.0 has arrived! The NAM is ready for installation of the RHW 3.0 plugin, which is downloaded separately. The plugin will add numerous upgrades and improvements to the existing RHW, to include
- Wider RHW functionality expanded, to allow highways up to 5 lanes per direction (RHW-10). NOTE: For proper Wider RHW usage, choose an RHW-compatible Simulator (A, B or Z) when installing the NAM.
- Elevated RHW-4 and Elevated MIS Ramps with draggable (orthogonal-only) overpasses, allowing for true intersections between two RHWs.
- New menu system, making it easier to access the piece you want.
- Over 60 new puzzle pieces, including new Overpass puzzle pieces (for interfacing with NAM Elevated puzzle pieces), numerous new MIS Interface ramps and transitions.
- Some new diagonal functionality, including diagonal MIS/Road intersections, plus puzzle pieces to allow the RHW-6S and RHW-8 networks to go diagonal.
- Long-awaited Y-Splitters and OWR transitions added to MIS draggable functionality.
- New default North American texture set, with darker pavement to better blend with Maxis networks.
- Dummy paths added to RHW Curve Pieces, preventing freezing while placing.
- Three draggable bridges for RHW-2 and RHW-4.
* Catch up to the FLUP! The Flexible Underpass (FLUP) road puzzle piece plugin for roads allow the creation of modular road underpasses.
* Board the T-RAM! The Tram-in-Road (T-RAM) puzzle pieces let the user build complete urban tram systems.
* Expand your GLR! New GLR-in-Avenue puzzle pieces have been added and old ones have been enhanced and improved, providing for greatly increased functionality of ground light rail systems.
* Increase your speed! The High Speed Rail Project (HSRP) has been completely revamped using puzzle piece starter technology, and is now side-by-side compatible with the game monorail system.
* Why-a-duck? No... vi-a-duct! New Rail Viaduct puzzle pieces have been added, including new diagonal pieces, diagonal on-slope pieces, and viaduct on PedMall pieces.
* Take the next exit! The first new Ground Highway interchanges in years have been added, including direct to one-way road off- and on ramps, and trumpet and the long-awaited partial "Y" highway interchanges
* Curves ahead! Several new road and rail wide-radius curves have been added, along with additional Fractional Angle Road (FAR) and Railroad (FARR) puzzle pieces. Road and rail puzzle piece preview models and textures have been also improved.
* Switch to a new track! Wide radius rail switch puzzle pieces allow, in conjunction with the use of wide curves and the FARR, greater realism in designing dual rail systems than ever before. Rail over rail crossings have also been retextured and made far more realistic appearing.
* Commute with ease! A completely new set of Traffic Controller plugins has been included.
* Take the road less traveled! This NAM is ready for the soon-to-be-released Rural Roads and eagerly awaited Single Track Rail plugins.
* We've got you covered! A variety of RUL, texture and pathing errors have been fixed. There are also numerous code upgrades and fixes for existing content such as the SAM (Street Addon Mod) and HSR (High Speed Rail), along with other NAM components.
The Network Addon Mod is only compatible with SimCity 4 Rush Hour and Deluxe. You also need the SimCity 4 Rush Hour/Deluxe Patch for proper functionality. The detailed readme and other documentation included with the January '09 NAM will have your transportation networks up and running in no time. The Windows version of the NAM comes with an installer that will guide you through the installation process. Mac users will need to unzip and set up the files manually (this option is also available to Windows users who elect to), but the included documentation makes this simple and straightforward.NAM content from your cities before uninstallation.
The Windows version of the January '09 NAM can be downloaded here [linkie] (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=851).
The Mac version of the January '09 NAM can be downloaded here [linkie] (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=852).
Please note that the LEX requires separate registration. If you are not registered there yet, these links will not work.
While we have thoroughly tested the new NAM prior to its release, we ask that should you discover any bugs or encounter any issues with its use that you would let us know about them by posting in the official NAM Issues Thread [linkie] (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1444.0). We also welcome your feedback and suggestions for further improvement, The NAM is what it is today in many ways because of input from the community. Thank you!
So, welcome to the January '09 NAM. Enjoy!
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David what a great opening post sir!!! Very informative and fun to read at that too!!! Now I wish I was at home to get the new stuff siiiiiiiigh..... Anyways congrats to the whole NAM Team!!!!
Woo. I finally get something brand new. I have been messing around to get the turning lanes in look right for three days. I downloaded the April 2008 NAM again today and the new one comes out later. Well, I will definitely enjoy this. Way to go NAM Team! &apls
Wow, sounds like a doozy! I can't wait to experiment. Thanks NAM Team! :thumbsup:
I've now spent a couple of hours playing around with the new NAM and, I have to say, there is some awesome stuff included!! Huge thanks to everybody involved in creating this new version. &apls
YES!!! The NAM has come! I can't wait to try it out, just that there is a problem with my SC4. :'(
Isaac
Unfortunately, there was a small bug in the NAM Controller that leads to a crash to desktop under certain circumstances. If you already downloaded the new NAM, please re-download the NAM Essentials (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=850) and update the NAM Controller - no further action needed. :)
thankyou for the hard work NAM team &apls &apls
iiiiiuuupyyyy :D &hlp &hlp &hlp
The new NAM is awesome!!! &apls A big THANKS to those who made it!
I think I'm having a hearth attack!!!
:thumbsup: &apls :D :party:
Can't wait to test it!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you. ;)
:o MG! This is the best news I've heard for the year. That's way to start 2009. Jumpy >> &hlp
Whooo! &hlp &hlp
This is my second NAM release ever, I think it must be better than the April 08 one (haven't had time to test it yet).
-un1
The link to the NAM January '09 leads me to a NAM with upload date in 2007. Is it wrong link?
Edit:
Oops. Sorry, i got it. Last upload was today.
:'( :'( :'(To bad I cant use this until April, Im on vacation from my computer ()sad()
Im still very excited and happy for evryone who can use the new NAM :)
Are there now diagonal onslope pieces for road, OWR, and Avenue? or just rail?
Where can I find pictures of all the new features?
&apls &apls A big thanks to everyone who work on the new NAM and composants . without you the game will not be so interesting :thumbsup:
EPIC WIN.
A deep and heartfelt thank you goes to everyone who worked on this project. I can't wait to see what else y'all come up with!
Thank you so much! Great work everyone. &apls
&apls &apls &apls
A Huge Thank You to everyone who has worked on this! ()flower()
And just before a long weekend for me, too! Time to play!
Kendra
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: &apls
I download the german version of the NAM! :D
New NAM installed and looking good!!! ;D
YAY
amazing!!! thank you so much!!
Thanks. It is my opinion after trying this out that this is the best NAM ever.
Great news, and a fantastic release! &apls
A big thank you to the people who have worked hard on this one, best NAM ever! :thumbsup:
%BUd%
Thanks all for all job, you are the best &apls
Wow. This release is absolutely awesome! Thank you to everyone who put there blood, sweat and tears into such an incredible MOD. ;D ;D
Now give me the STR and I'm set for life! :D
Thank you very much!
The new NAM is fantastic.
Thank you for the new NAM!
It is great and I waited since X-Mas for that!
2 questions:
- Wasn't it planned to make the new avenue roundabouts with GLR configurable (different T21 to allow choosing the type and number of plants in the roundabout)?
- What about the draggable rail catenaries? Will there be a new mod with the SFBT catenaries?
Thank you again!
Thanks so much!! I love the FLUp, and ew interchanges!
1 ?, I have the highway mod that makes the Maxis highways black, is there a way to make the custom interchanges,( trumpet, orthogonal, ect) all one color? I get both colors.
Thanks
Wonderful job done by everyone involved in the newest update to NAM. &apls &apls
Very much appreciated :thumbsup:
:satisfied:
TTC
Thanks for releasing the new NAM 2009!
And excellent work on that new update!!!!!! &apls &apls :thumbsup:
Thanks!
-bat-
@justatast: The T21 stuff for the Avenue/GLR Roundabout is optional; it probably makes better sense to release an individual mod with a few choices. Feel free to make some suggestions yourself. :) Draggable Rail catenaries will come eventually, but Kenworth needs some time to render props for the viaducts and the new Wide Radius Curves and the Fractional Angle RailRoads first.
@bob56: Well, the HSR needs to be updated with the new textures that come with the NAM - I'm sure mrtnrln will start that project that soon.
The new NAM is awesome! &apls There is sooo much stuff to try out, it's amazing!
The new trumpet interchange is great, too, looks very realistic! :thumbsup:
Great job!
The biggest problem for me with NAM releases is that I have to start a new region to incorporate all the new functions :'(
@Andreas: Thanks for the clarification.
Regarding the avenue+GLR roundabouts: I've seen the proposals of Chrisim. I like them balnk or with just some plants on them, preferrably only flower beds (of different types?) and bushes.
Genius, absolutely! Thank you guys so much!
Wow I came home from a very long day at the water to see this and it turned my whole day around. Thanks a bunch NAM team for your hard work, I don't know if you realize how much we all appreciate it.
Just wondering, are the files included in the NAM Essentials included in the Mac version of the NAM?
Quote from: bwatterud on January 15, 2009, 05:51:00 PM
Just wondering, are the files included in the NAM Essentials included in the Mac version of the NAM?
Yes, they are. The only reason the NAM Essentials has been mentioned so much is for people who downloaded the main NAM file before we fixed an issue with one of the RUL files. If you were to go onto the LEX and download the Mac version right now, the files would be updated.
-Alex (Tarkus)
Thanks for the quick reply, and that's what I figured. I had had the Essentials Filejuiced and installed previously, just in case, but it seemed a bit weird that there would be no zip file upload of the Essentials to go with the Mac version of the NAM.
Quote from: bwatterud on January 15, 2009, 06:35:59 PM
zip file upload of the Essentials to go with the Mac version of the NAM.
That's a good idea, in fact.
-Alex (Tarkus)
The NAM Essentials use the Clickteam installer, so you should be able to use FileJuicer. Or is that one of the downloads that doesn't "juice" properly? Then a separate ZIP version could be made.
Someone could always make an osx installer package. I have OSX, so does goaskin and a couple of others. Thing is I don't know if you can have checkbox options like with the click team installer. I think if you couldn't, a zip file would be better than going through file juicer.
N.A.M. team is the best &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls :thumbsup: :)
oh man! I'm going to have some fun with this! Excellent work, as usual, guys! &apls
I clicked on the linkie above and am taken to the page, but I don't see any button or link to download the january nam.
Please help as I am new here please ()what()
You need to register seperatly on the LEX or the download button will not appear.
Jonathan
Thank you &apls
i'm confused. &mmm..Is the new HSRP part of the NAM, available, or not yet released. If its out, where do you find it?
Thanks in advenced!!
Thanks
There isn't really a new HSRP, only a updated one of with a maor bug fixed (see HSRP thread) and the HSRP hub that was released alongside the HSRP last year, that will now work.
Jonathan
Quote from: Andreas on January 16, 2009, 01:20:32 AM
The NAM Essentials use the Clickteam installer, so you should be able to use FileJuicer. Or is that one of the downloads that doesn't "juice" properly? Then a separate ZIP version could be made.
It "juices," but not
entirely properly. The dats comes through fine (they work in the game), but all the file names get changed to the name of the installer with a bunch of numbers afterwards, so if there are multiple dats in the installer, it's hard to tell what each individual file does. The only place where this has been a real issue for me was with the SFBT rail texture mod, where I couldn't tell which files were for dirt, concrete, grass, and just darkening the rail texture (I figured it out through trial and error).
Ah, I see. Well, that's an issue if you're trying to extract a specific file indeed, but for the NAM Essentials, I guess it is sufficient to extract all three files, and compare the filesizes with the controller files (NetworkAddonMod_Bridges_Plugin_Controller.dat, NetworkAddonMod_Controller.dat, NetworkAddonMod_IndividualNetworkRULs.dat) that come with the NAM - they should be nearly identical if there was an update posted. In any case, if you encounter a NAM or SFBT installer where it doesn't work properly, simpy send me a PM or e-mail, then I'll provide you with a ZIP file. :)
Thanks for the great release. Any upcoming T-RAM stations? ;D
The new NAM is fantastic! I'm going to rethink an entire city because of the new T-RAM and new GLR Ave grass textures which are the coolest thing yet, also the flexible road tunnel and rail curves basically everything is great! I'd be playing it right now if it wasn't for the Battlestar Galatica marathon and premiere :D
May sound stupid..........but I have just one question, maybe I have overlooked it somewhere, but I can't seem to remember seeing it. Do we have to uninstall the older version of the NAM or is this January 09 version only an update or add-on?
mrb
Please don't shoot me now. Thank you.
Mr. Bison,
It would be best to uninstall the older version first to avoid conflicts with the new version. This version is a complete release, not an update or addon. The RHW and SAM V3 mods will still work with the new version of the NAM.
-Swamper
Wonderful job with the tram-on-road! &apls lots of fun in my Dutch cities. Are there any roadtop stations for it, though? It's the one missing link :D
&apls &apls &apls
Quote from: skyliner on January 16, 2009, 06:13:54 PM
Thanks for the great release. Any upcoming T-RAM stations? ;D
As a matter of fact, yes. :) It will take a while until everything is ready, though. Here's a sneak preview:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ld-host.de%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fb275fa0ae880e51050d11325aa436285.jpg&hash=080c07127ca77a79421e8e09dec6495f8698b507)
Quote from: Andreas on January 17, 2009, 01:40:00 AM
As a matter of fact, yes. :) It will take a while until everything is ready, though. Here's a sneak preview:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ld-host.de%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fb275fa0ae880e51050d11325aa436285.jpg&hash=080c07127ca77a79421e8e09dec6495f8698b507)
Yes please, Andreas!
Cheers,
Kevin
Quote from: Andreas on January 17, 2009, 01:40:00 AM
As a matter of fact, yes. :) It will take a while until everything is ready, though. Here's a sneak preview:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ld-host.de%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fb275fa0ae880e51050d11325aa436285.jpg&hash=080c07127ca77a79421e8e09dec6495f8698b507)
OMG! I can totally make St. Charles Avenue!
Awesome job, guys! &apls
&apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls
..............Aplause filled the room as Andreas released a picture of what would soon to be one of greatest edition to NAM the community would ever see.
Quote from: alexr19 on January 17, 2009, 01:51:27 PM
OMG! I can totally make St. Charles Avenue!
Awesome job, guys! &apls
I managed to drive two abreast on St. Charles last week...but I'm not sure how the NOPD feels about that situation... ::)
Cheers,
Kevin
Thanks all guys
Its even greater than ever
Havent played SC for about 3 years, but damn what a great game
Quote from: Andreas on January 17, 2009, 01:40:00 AM
As a matter of fact, yes. :) It will take a while until everything is ready, though. Here's a sneak preview:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ld-host.de%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fb275fa0ae880e51050d11325aa436285.jpg&hash=080c07127ca77a79421e8e09dec6495f8698b507)
Will the ones I PM'd you about be available? (with the loopy bit)
Another brilliant NAM release - downloading it now,
Richard
This NAM release looks great, thank you so much for all the hard work you guys have put into it! :thumbsup:
Hey guys! Where can i find the support walls that the nam comes with. I looked everywhere.
Do you have a picture of these walls? A picture helps us to better understand what you are asking about.
-Swamper
Oh sorry. Umm I dont have a picture but there is an example of it in the RHW readme its the walls in the picture tahts in the top left corner. Thanks so much!
Those walls are not part of the NAM, and not part of the RHW either. I assume you can find them on the LEX, though.
You might want to ask Tarkus about those walls as they look like the ones he uses in his MD
Those walls are made be either Mas71 or Jeronij. Both authors have files on the LEX.
-Swamper
Quote from: wes.janson on January 18, 2009, 12:57:23 PM
You might want to ask Tarkus about those walls as they look like the ones he uses in his MD
Yes, those are the ones I use in my MD. They're part of
MAS71's Walls Pack 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1504). I'm using "Texture 5" on them.
-Alex (Tarkus)
Very cool. The fractional angle stuff and the modular underpasses ought to be fun to play with :thumbsup:
Dos the GLR / Tram-in-Road system need stations? If so, where are they? I can't seem to find any in the game...
There are no stations for T-RAM. They are still being developed.
-Swamper
Ive been watching these threads for quite some time now but I dont write to much on them but Im always so amazed by how much everyone is willing to help out all the time! Unbelievable!
i really can't wait for single track rail! this is awesome guys! keep up the good work!
Are diagonal onslope pieces for road, avenue, owr included in the new NAM?
i would have downloaded but im on RL from sc4 game.
Sorry, there aren't diagonal onslopes for any networks except for Ground Highway and Rail. No one has made the models or puzzle pieces yet for the rest of the networks.
-Swamper
Uh, actually I made and tested a diagonal road OnSlope to get a handle on diagonal OnSlopes before I made the diagonal ground highway OnSlope. As I recall, I never finished it (it had wealth textures, but no T21s). Just another thing on the backburner.
iv got a bug with Single Track Rail Beta and the NEW nam the trumpet interchanges do not apear if got STR beta installed :-[ :angrymore: %bur2$
Quote from: shadd0w09 on January 28, 2009, 10:40:25 PM
iv got a bug with Single Track Rail Beta and the NEW nam the trumpet interchanges do not apear if got STR beta installed :-[ :angrymore: %bur2$
That's an issue with the STR Beta NAM Controller. Try using the NAM Controller.dat that's included with the January '09 update, that should solve your problem.
Cheers,
Kevin
Just saw the release thank you &apls so much. Everytime I start to get distracted by something else that's shiny, the new NAM comes out to ignite that spark I need to keep building, tanx team. I have a question for you regarding the different rail systems. I never have been able to play extensively to get beyond the passenger train but are the T RAM, GLR, and the EL all exclusive to themselves? or are they an interchangable system? Like does running the GLR replace the other two or one or not at all? When the GLR first came out many moons ago I assume it was just the EL running on the street level, or are they (I hope) all different networks running independantly in one city, that would be soooooooooo cool. jaatt.
jaatt, thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying it. As far as the various rail systems, none of them replace one another. GLR, while it is based on the Elevated Rail Network, doesn't replace it. Rather, you just use special starter pieces, drag Elevated Rail from them and they instantly turn into GLR. We've been able to make extensive use of that technology to essentially create "new" networks in a way. They all use the same path type, though, so you can have the same train go from an Elevated Rail section to a GLR onto a T-RAM or GLR-in-AVE setup.
Hope that answers your question.
-Alex (Tarkus)
YEEEHAAAAAW! Thanks Tarkus I was hoping for that answer. My rail folder in the plugins is about to expannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd, ha ha sweet. $%Grinno$%
Hi folks, first of all - thanks to everyone who has his share in creating wonderful things like the NAM. Simcity would not be interesting without all these addons.
Acutaly, I read about (ans saw pictures, of course) the Single Track Rail. However, I cannot find the download souce. Is this still under developement? Or is it just that I repeatedly missed it somwhere on the LEX?
cheers,
Rady
Yes, STR is still under development, but the release is imminent. ;)
Omg that word is back "imminent" :o
:angrymore: :bomb: %bur2$
gaaaaaahhhhh i heard it enough with rhw 3 noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Is it really necessary to use so many angry smileys? ;-) -Alex/Tarkus, Admin
Edit: sorry I got carried away!!
relax folks......
good thing come to those who wait..... ;)
I don't have SC4 installed on this computer, has anyone been posting screenshots of the new pieces, features, etc? I wanna see! :P
Thanks, and happy for the release!
thank you
i can't find a download link on this page http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=851
This topic will help you: http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6861.0
Jonathan