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The NAM Team is pleased to announce the release of the March 2009 Network Addon Mod (NAM)

Features
-Numerous bugfixes, also addressing the issue of Custom Interchange Preview Models replacing other game buildings
-Incorporation of improved rail textures, allowing for better color match with Rail Puzzle Pieces
-Rail, Elevated Light Rail and Monorail cosmetic improvements by dedgren and Swamper77
-Updated NAM Controller and Bridge Controller, allowing for compatibility with the new Rail Addon Mod/Single Track Rail (RAM/STR) and Rural Roads plugins (available separately), new bridges by threestooges and choco (available separately) and bugfixes coinciding with the Rural Highway Mod (RHW) Version 3.2 update.

For those of you who have the January 2009 NAM release and don't wish to redownload the entire NAM Core Package again, a NAM March 2009 Update will be released within the next couple days, incorporating only the files changed during the update.

LINKS

• NAM March 2009--WINDOWS (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=851)|MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=852)


• NAM Essentials March 2009--WINDOWS/MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=850)


• RHW Version 3.2--WINDOWS (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=853)|MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1432)


• Rural Roads Plugin Version 1--WINDOWS/MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1995) (Requires Street Addon Mod (SAM) Version 3 for SAM Curve functionality)


• Rail Addon Mod Version 1/Single-Track Rail--WINDOWS (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1996)|MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1997)


• Wooden Trestle Bridge for Single-Track Rail by threestooges--WINDOWS/MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1998)


• Plate Girder Rail Bridge for Single-Track Rail by threestooges--WINDOWS/MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1999)


• Howe Truss Rail Bridges by threestooges--WINDOWS/MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2000)
  (includes both a Single-Track and Dual-Track Bridge)


• Monorail Bridges by choco--WINDOWS/MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2001)


• HSR Bridge Pack by choco--WINDOWS/MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2002)


• Tsing Ma Bridge by jeronij (Updated)--WINDOWS/MAC (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=700)

-NAM Team

Ooo the STR looks good  $%Grinno$%

WTH is the rural roads plugin? o.O

Thanks XD

And I just finished building the major transportation in my city, and I don't want to rebuild the underwater tunnels.

Looks great though!

...You forgot the March 09 NAM Essentials (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=850) link in your announcement, Alex.  :P

Thanks, Hal!  It's fixed now. ;-) -Alex

AWESOME!  :thumbsup:
As Hal said, ya forgot the Essentials. DTP and I were just arguing about that :P

For everyone who is wondering why the ZIP file of the STR Windows version is labeled "Mac": I accidentially uploaded the wrong file in the first place, and unfortunately, the LEX keeps the filenames, even when updating a file. I added Windows and Mac logos to the screenshots, so it should be clear which is the correct version. :)

What a surprise!  Thanks guys for the hard work and dedication.  :thumbsup:

Me and blue lightning are still arguing. Do you need to download both the NAM and NAM Essentials? I never downloaded the Essentials unless there was just a slight update in the past.

thanks once again for all the hard work put in  :thumbsup:
great surprise too &apls

:satisfied:
TTC

Quote from: deathtopumpkins on March 07, 2009, 05:44:52 PM
Me and blue lightning are still arguing. Do you need to download both the NAM and NAM Essentials? I never downloaded the Essentials unless there was just a slight update in the past.

No, if you download the updated NAM, the NAM Essentials (NAM Controller) is included already. However, if you don't want to download the complete NAM yet again, download the NAM Essentials for the ability to use all the new bridges, STR and Rural Roads plugin, as well as the RHW RUL bugfixes.

Thanks Andreas. I just went ahead and installed the whole new NAM.

Quote from: A200 on March 07, 2009, 05:15:36 PM
WTH is the rural roads plugin? o.O

It consists of a series of dashed line Road Puzzle Pieces, along with Wide Radius Curves for three SAM Texture Sets.

-Alex

Oh it has dashed lines, does it work with the Euro Roads MOD?

The Rural Roads Plugin currently has American textures. Someone will have to make the Euro versions of the textures.

-Swamper

Actually now that I think about it you don't need one for Euro roads as the Euro road texture has dashed lines anyway  &idea

Silly me  $%Grinno$%

Quote from: A200 on March 07, 2009, 06:05:35 PM
Actually now that I think about it you don't need one for Euro roads as the Euro road texture has dashed lines anyway  &idea

Yeah, that's true. ;) I'll have to think up some alternative Euro textures for them - such as a continuous white line, which indicates that overturning is forbidden. But we'll see about that...

Great job as usual! &apls

Quote from: A200 on March 07, 2009, 05:15:36 PM
WTH is the rural roads plugin? o.O

Thanks XD

It was designed to be just that...rural. No traffic lights at the intersections , etc.

I was hoping that David (or some one else) would incorporate what you know who had done with his road mod by adding stop text and lines at the intersections. I tried to do it when in beta , but couldn't get the alphas to line up correctly.

Jayson

I go away for six hours, and come back to a new NAM.  This is absolutely outstanding!  Even the Rural Roads are ready, which I have anticipated.

&apls

OMG WOW!!! I am amazed!!!!

Well that was a surprise...

I was just messing around with the rural roads, however, and the SAM gravel road orthogonal filler piece seems to be missing. Everything else is there, though.

Thanks guys! Amazing work. &apls

- Rob

umm... the folder containing the NAM essentials... is err... outdated xD (even though the installer isn't)

- Allan Kuan

Can I just install this over Nam january 2009?

Quote from: Splime on March 07, 2009, 07:20:04 PM
the SAM gravel road orthogonal filler piece seems to be missing.

I hate to say it, but I'm experiencing the same problem.  Now I know it's not just me.  Other than that, the new NAM is a spectacular new release.  :thumbsup:

Oh dear, I haven't even touched the January 2009 NAM yet :D.

Thank you all, this is wonderful!  &apls  &apls  &apls

I agree with previus replies  :thumbsup: &apls
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs144.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr183%2Fhottgojugirl%2FMISCELLANEOUS%2520PICS%2F%3Faction-view%26amp%3Bcurrent%3Dthank_you.gif&hash=942db71a43042358b840cd05cc9a0f71ef5bc8cd)

Oh well that was a quick update. Thank you.

that was quick :D

Question: can I use latest Euro Road textures mod or do I have to wait till new one comes out???

ooooo  &apls &apls &apls

A new one already? The last one came out less then 2 months ago!

But now theres Rural Roads and STR &apls &apls

Quote from: Swamper77 on March 07, 2009, 06:04:24 PM
The Rural Roads Plugin currently has American textures. Someone will have to make the Euro versions of the textures.

The Euro textures of the normal road do already cover all roads, whether rural or urban. IMO, there is no need for the Rural Roads plugin when building European landscapes. Therefore, the plugin is optional - it is designed more for the American players. I won't install it.

Thanks for this new update! Nice work on it!! :thumbsup:

Hi one qeustion is the STR ok for people with the left hand drive version. I know the beta wasn't great for this but I can't find whether this has been fixed for this new version

thanks and well done on releasing a new NAM so quickly out of interest whats the new stuff in the RHW?

Will

QuoteThe Euro textures of the normal road do already cover all roads, whether rural or urban. IMO, there is no need for the Rural Roads plugin when building European landscapes. Therefore, the plugin is optional - it is designed more for the American players. I won't install it.

In the UK we have dashed line one side and solid on the other(one side can overtake the other can't), so I made this texture that replaces the Orth Rural Roads texture, (but also in the UK curves have double solid white lines), maybe something like this could be the Euro Textures for the RR plugin?

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi200.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa230%2FwarriorST%2FEuroRR.jpg&hash=d35ced67e15b45c184a823da9a5555bb9226060e)

Will, the STR has a LHD option in the installer, so yes it works with LHD.

Jonathan

thanks for everything!!!! HUGE surprise.

A ?...is all this (NAM, RHW) okay to use with cities made with Jan. NAM and RHW 3.0?

Also, in the essentials windows installer, where you select 'update bridges' update controller' or 'both' on the top of the window, if you select 'update, or both, it shows up as January 2009.

ex.  (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg407.imageshack.us%2Fimg407%2F6679%2F48861192.jpg&hash=542429de4ff9e0eede452dda43454808f4ae039f)

example 2. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg10.imageshack.us%2Fimg10%2F7667%2F79656555.jpg&hash=abb8164a6dc768b3928f4260ea31424523321c1b)

Quote from: Chrisim on March 08, 2009, 04:52:20 AM
The Euro textures of the normal road do already cover all roads, whether rural or urban. IMO, there is no need for the Rural Roads plugin when building European landscapes. Therefore, the plugin is optional - it is designed more for the American players. I won't install it.

Rural Roads also cover SAM Curves, which makes it a must-have for me, despite the fact that I use Euro textures.

Oh, very interesting, but I saw a problem: it's the bad link for the Windows STR version ;) There's just for MAC and when you clik on the link for the Windows version, you can just have this:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi306.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fnn258%2FSciurus54%2FProbMAC.jpg&hash=4782c6d52d15ee542588b3441b37e9e6ef4f4bc3)

And I would like to have this, so, try to repair speed this problem please ;)

And Warrior, very excellent idea you have there &apls

Sciurus

Quote from: Andreas on March 07, 2009, 05:35:26 PM
For everyone who is wondering why the ZIP file of the STR Windows version is labeled "Mac": I accidentially uploaded the wrong file in the first place, and unfortunately, the LEX keeps the filenames, even when updating a file. I added Windows and Mac logos to the screenshots, so it should be clear which is the correct version. :)

This was discussed on page one, its fine.

That was unexpected! Thanks a lot!!!

can i just download this march nam and just instal it or do i need to delete m january nam first?

same question for rhw 3.2

@bob56: Looks like I forgot to update the version number for some of the options - the files are the March 2009 controllers, though.

@Scririus: Unfortunately, I selected the wrong file in the first place. I updated it later, but once uploaded, the filename stays, that's how the LEX software is programmed. The ZIP does contain the Windows installer, though.

@Dexist: You can overwrite the January 2009 NAM, but please make sure to select the same plugins, esp. the same Traffic Plugin, than before.

@Andreas about Dexist: Yes that is right, but I still advise you to remove the previous versions, just because it is another 13,... Mb worth of Plugins whom are loaded in to the game.

I think it's just much easier to uninstall all the NAM folder and reinstall all the components, that way you've got rid of the small bugfixes that are included in the March Downloads, and you don't have to worry about whether you got the right file or not :)

Jonathan

This is by far the best release of the NAM to date.  I cannot wait to get it into my cities and regions as the additional rural realism is simply awesome.  Thank you for your outstanding efforts NAM team and congratulations on your finest collection of work to date.
&apls :thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup:
Cheers!

Scott

whhooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

are the nam releases gonna be frequent but less updated?? so like 1 new thing for each release?????

Quote from: Warrior on March 08, 2009, 05:41:56 AM
In the UK we have dashed line one side and solid on the other(one side can overtake the other can't), so I made this texture that replaces the Orth Rural Roads texture, (but also in the UK curves have double solid white lines), maybe something like this could be the Euro Textures for the RR plugin?

In the US, passing lanes work exactly the same way, so the same texture could be used for both places.  I'm pretty sure the curves are double white lines as well (makes sense), but it's been a while since I've been on those rural roads, so some confirmation of this would be good.

The main problem with one dashed and one solid line is that you need two diagonal pieces, one where the dashed line is on the left side and one with the dashed line on the right. But I guess we could make a single solid line (which means overtaking is not allowed, at least in Germany) as a replacement for the US lines on the Rural Road pieces. The puzzle pieces could be used in hilly terrain, or extending the WRC curves that also have a solid line in some cases. Plus, the intersection puzzle pieces would work fine with Euro textures as well, having the advantage of no traffic lights and such.

Quote from: Andreas on March 08, 2009, 11:30:19 AMBut I guess we could make a single solid line (which means overtaking is not allowed, at least in Germany) as a replacement for the US lines on the Rural Road pieces. The puzzle pieces could be used in hilly terrain, or extending the WRC curves that also have a solid line in some cases. Plus, the intersection puzzle pieces would work fine with Euro textures as well, having the advantage of no traffic lights and such.

I was just going to suggest this, I hope you or someone else will make these textures :)

QuoteThe main problem with one dashed and one solid line is that you need two diagonal pieces, one where the dashed line is on the left side and one with the dashed line on the right.

Or just add a Transpose line to the RULs and the texture would flip.

Maybe someone could do a UK Textures mod, that adds on to the Euro Textures mod?
(btw, this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&sll=51.953946,-0.742993&sspn=0.020154,0.038624&ie=UTF8&t=k&ll=51.942745,-0.86965&spn=0.00063,0.001207&z=20) is an example of a Corner near where I live
Jonathan

Update notice

I have updated the NAM files on the LEX, all reported bugs should be fixed now. For those who already installed the NAM March 2009 update: You only have to re-download the NAM Essentials once again and update both the NAM Controller and the Bridge controller, as both files were updated. :)

RHW link for Windows is broken

Quote from: k808j on March 08, 2009, 06:02:36 PM
RHW link for Windows is broken

It works--you need to be logged onto the exchange to see it. :)

-Alex (Tarkus)

well that was a pleasant surprise, I go away for a weekend (of stargate) and I come back and EVERYTHING has happened... :D

Joe

Hello friends. I can only say OMFG!! ...... This impressive &apls ... thank you, thank you very much, it really needed

but i have a question..
this mod contains diagonal overpass for RHW?  ::)



for example (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg99.imageshack.us%2Fimg99%2F9779%2Foverpass.png&hash=be8e8e516203a1e3c3561dfc1c7ca833ad9528e8)


Tuxcore

Quote from: tuxcore on March 09, 2009, 05:21:27 AM
this mod contains diagonal overpass for RHW?  ::)

Not yet. ;)  The only changes with the RHW were stability and pathing improvements to features that were already in place.

Umm I noticed that when you try to download the STR Mod for Windows, it downloads the Mac version. I'm aware you can use the Mac version for Windows, but I just thought I'd mention it.

kj3400, actually, the files are just mislabeled.  The description will tell you which version is the correct one.  As well as the Windows and Mac logos. ;)

-Alex

Just wondering, is there a list of puzzle pieces the Rural Roads mod includes?

thanks

The readme file has a full list included. :)

Rural Road diagonal 1x1
Rural Road straight 1x1
Rural Road FAR puzzle piece 2x3
Rural Road diagonal solid double centerline end 1x1
Rural Road straight solid double centerline end 1x1
Rural Road FAR puzzle piece solid double centerline end 1x1
Rural Road four-way intersection 1x1
Rural Road T intersection 1x1
Rural Road 45 degree dirt road curve (SAM3) 2x4
Rural Road 90 degree dirt road curve (SAM3) 4x4
Rural Road 90 degree dirt road curve (SAM3) 2x2
Rural Road diagonal dirt road filler piece (SAM3) 1x1
Rural Road orthogonal dirt road filler piece (SAM3) 1x1
Rural Road 45 degree asphalt road curve (SAM7) 2x4
Rural Road 90 degree asphalt road curve (SAM7) 4x4
Rural Road 90 degree asphalt road curve (SAM7) 2x2
Rural Road diagonal asphalt road filler piece (SAM7) 1x1
Rural Road orthogonal asphalt road filler piece (SAM7) 1x1
Rural Road 45 degree gravel road curve (SAM4) 2x4
Rural Road 90 degree gravel road curve (SAM4) 4x4
Rural Road 90 degree gravel road curve (SAM4) 2x2
Rural Road diagonal gravel road filler piece (SAM4) 1x1
Rural Road orthogonal gravel road filler piece (SAM4) 1x1

What is the best way to upgrade? Is that upgrade script available yet?

Thanks  &hlp

Quote from: A200 on March 11, 2009, 02:30:16 AM
What is the best way to upgrade? Is that upgrade script available yet?

No, unfortunately not, but it's on my list, along with some other goodies. :) If there's a bug in the January 2009 NAM that really annoys you, download the March 2009 full version, otherwise, just download the NAM Essentials, if you intend to use the STR, Rural Roads or the new bridges. More frequent NAM Essentials updates are very likely, as we're trying to publish smaller packages (such as the Rural Roads, STR etc.), so you don't have to wait that long between the releases. We will continue to update the full version of the NAM (and rename it accordingly) for new and novice users, but for experienced users, a NAM Update installer will be a faster way to update their installation, so downloading another full version is only necessary once a year or so.

Quote from: Andreas on March 10, 2009, 05:16:50 PM
Rural Road FAR puzzle piece 2x3
Rural Road diagonal solid double centerline end 1x1
Rural Road straight solid double centerline end 1x1
Rural Road FAR puzzle piece solid double centerline end 1x1

%confuso
What exactly are these pieces, what does solid double centerline end mean?

solid double centerline end means that it is the transition piece between normal (double line) roads and the Rural Roads.

Try them out in game, just experiment in empty city :)

Jonathan

The NAM essentials file is incorrectly named June 2007, while the exe inside is dated march 8th 2009. So I suppose I have the right file.

And also: there have been some small issues and fixes of these issues. Will they be put in another NAM that will be released soon or is it better to install all these fixes? If yes: it would be very comfortable if they could be added to the list in the sticky post above.

Thanks for the hard work!

Quote from: Andreas on March 11, 2009, 06:13:07 AM
No, unfortunately not, but it's on my list, along with some other goodies. :) If there's a bug in the January 2009 NAM that really annoys you, download the March 2009 full version, otherwise, just download the NAM Essentials, if you intend to use the STR, Rural Roads or the new bridges. More frequent NAM Essentials updates are very likely, as we're trying to publish smaller packages (such as the Rural Roads, STR etc.), so you don't have to wait that long between the releases. We will continue to update the full version of the NAM (and rename it accordingly) for new and novice users, but for experienced users, a NAM Update installer will be a faster way to update their installation, so downloading another full version is only necessary once a year or so.

That's nice to hear.  :thumbsup: Even though I'm still not sure where to place myself, in which group. Guess I'm still a novice. Then again, I know how to...mah

Quote from: FrankU on March 12, 2009, 05:17:46 AM
The NAM essentials file is incorrectly named June 2007, while the exe inside is dated march 8th 2009. So I suppose I have the right file.

The LEX filenames on the server stay the same, regardless of the updates. Check the last update date to see when the file was last updated.

-Swamper

Attached patch files that add LHD compatibility to choco's HSR bridges and monorail bridges. If his bridges are not functioning in your game try this.

EDIT : Removed attachment. I'll add path files for the new bridges and post it to this topic.
2nd edit : For members who need LHD patch for choco's bridges, please open the NAM Japanese Translation thread from my signature. Patch file is attached to the first post of that thread.

June 26th, 2009 EDIT:
June 2009 version of the NAM already includes necessary files. You don't need to install patch file.

thank you ebina for making the LHD plugin!  :thumbsup: 


i posted a patch for a small bug in the Concrete GHSR bridge here (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=4879.msg230298#new).

Hi guys!

I'm really excited about this mod - it's been a long time since I've played SC4 and I'm glad to be back.
But I can't figure out how to install it.  &mmm
Please explain to me - I am logged in to this site, as evidenced by this post.
When I visit the "March 2009 NAM" link at: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=851
I can't seem to find any download links or install links or anything.

Please help if you can - thanks!

EDIT:
Thankfully a sticky has been made that addresses this question -

Quote from: Warrior on January 26, 2009, 11:48:15 AM
Welcome to SC4D  :thumbsup:,
You'll needto register seperately a the LEX than the forums, it's best if you use the same username, you can go here: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_userreg.php to register, once you've logged in once the LEX will remeber you and the download link will appear.

Jonathan

The exchange has a separate login. You must register there separately than to the forums.

The NAM Team is proud to announce some updates, and also new downloads. :) Here's a list of files that have been updated and/or uploaded to the LEX:

NAM Essentials April 2009 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=850) by The NAM Team

The updated version of the NAM Essentials contains an updated version of the Bridge Controller, which adds support for the new bridges listed below. Also, it includes a new version of the NAM UI file, adding new custom "NAM Team Certified" UIs. The "NAM Team Certified" logo has been created as a "certificate" for lots that have been thoroughly tested by the NAM Team, i. e. their behavior regarding various Traffic Plugin files etc. The NAM UI file also includes a modified Bridge Selection menu, created by ebina, which will fix the truncation of long bridge name labels.


Monorail Bridges (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2001) by choco

This pack has been updated, it now contains a new Monorail Suspension bridge. Simpy install into the same folder and overwrite the old files. Please make sure to install the updated Bridge Controller from the NAM Essentials April 2009 version as well.


HSR Bridges (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2002) by choco

This pack includes three new HSR bridges, plus some bugfixes of the existing HSR bridges.  Simpy install into the same folder and overwrite the old files. Please make sure to install the updated Bridge Controller from the NAM Essentials April 2009 version as well.


Concrete Street Bridge (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2038) by choco

This download includes an updated version of the concrete street bridge. For some reason, I forgot to upload it to the LEX before, but if you got it from SimCityKurier, get this version for the bugfixes.


El-Rail Bridges (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2039) by choco

This new bridge pack contains three different El-Rail bridges.  Please make sure to install the updated Bridge Controller from the NAM Essentials April 2009 version as well.


HSR Subway Converters (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2040) by 3ddz and ebina

ebina created some new subway transition lots, using 3ddz's old HSR tunnel models. They work similar as morifari's GLR subway transition lots. Please make sure to install the latest NAM Essentials for the "NAM Team Certified" UIs.


STR Beverly Station (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2041) by bighead99

Beverly Station by bighead99 is the first station that was created for the Single Track Rail Mod (STR). This is another "NAM Team Certified" lot that requires the latest NAM Essentials.


Enjoy! :)

Yay, lots of nice new stuff...  &apls

Dang... more stuff to download. I barely had January online before March appeared. ::)

awesome update, thanks a lot :)

A lot tested and certified by the NAM team!?!?!?!?!? :P

Thanks for the update. :thumbsup:

Awesome. 

Thank you NAM team for going through so much to make this game more enjoyable for everyone

Quote from: sim-al2 on April 13, 2009, 04:58:10 PM
Dang... more stuff to download. I barely had January online before March appeared. ::)

Well, same here, actually. 90% of the time I spend in SC4 is testing, testing, testing. ;) I haven't used 80% of the new content in my cities yet...

Quote from: bob56 on April 13, 2009, 05:25:58 PM
A lot tested and certified by the NAM team!?!?!?!?!? :P

Yes, a lot (developed by a NAM Team member, but obviously, that is no prerequisite). ;) The NAM itself won't contain any lots ever, but we do see that people have a hard time finding stations etc. for the NAM transit items, so the NAM icon might help them to track them down. Also, many developers seem to hesitate creating new items for NAM-related content, because they don't know how to mod them. The NAM Team is offering any help that is necessary to make those items fully functional, so don't hesitate to contact us. :)

Sorry for the late feedback; I haven't even had time to launch SC4 until this week  :shocked2:

I definitely like the additions in the January and March 2009 NAM, especially the underpasses and the expanded capabilities for the GLR network.  The NAM just keeps getting better every time.

One thing though: Although the underpasses are great, the number of networks under which they can travel is limited.  More specifically, I would certainly like to see a GLR cross piece in this set.  I know it is possible to change the GLR into elevated rail or subway for road crossings, but often there are just not enough tiles in my cramped cities to do plot the transition piece on both sides (in addition to the fact that doing so is not aesthetically pleasing).

Nonetheless, the NAM has kept me playing SC4, and I hope to see further upgrades in the future!

I have seen pieces *called* glr-subway transition, but I haven't gotten any of them to work yet.  I'd really like a glr-subway transition, it'd probably look just like an underpass and be able to be used under just about anything.

Quote from: ramseyazad on May 25, 2009, 06:34:31 AM
I have seen pieces *called* glr-subway transition, but I haven't gotten any of them to work yet.  I'd really like a glr-subway transition, it'd probably look just like an underpass and be able to be used under just about anything.

NDEX makes a GLR-subway transition that works pretty well (it's on the STEX).  What I meant though was a road under GLR piece.  So you could extend the NAM's new road underpasses under heavy rail, avenues, other roads, highways, and GLR.

Quote from: sffc on May 25, 2009, 08:29:37 PM
NDEX makes a GLR-subway transition that works pretty well (it's on the STEX).  What I meant though was a road under GLR piece.  So you could extend the NAM's new road underpasses under heavy rail, avenues, other roads, highways, and GLR.

Ah, so you mean a FLUPs under GLR piece?  That's a good idea.

-Alex

are there any mirrors for the DL?

I cant seem to get the one here working :(

this is my problem

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Hey David are you using IE to access the LEX? If so try another browser and see if you can download no problem, I just tried with Opera and had no problems with March 2009 core files (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=851)...  There was someone else reporting the same problem and I bet this might work to use something other then IE....

Patrick