Covington - Update 61 "Chestnut Hills and South River Bend"

[bat]

Some wonderful region overviews there, JBSimio!!
Looking forward to more of Covington...

[spa]

Excellent as always JB. What happens when you fill in those last tiles? Is that the end or do you plan on continuing to play?

[nerdly_dood]

Re: my earlier discovery that rt. 311 goes through both your SC region and my RL region - First, it's a state route that I was talking about (VA 311) and second I'm reasonably sure from looking at a map that it ends in Salem and does not continue south into North Carolina.  However, US 220 does continue past interstate 40 (to Myrtle Beach, SC I think...)

All such coincidinces aside, this is a very good MD.

[JBSimio]

Pat:  Thanks!  I think things may be getting back to normal for me here soon... at least for a little while anyway! 

Simpson:  Thank you!

Shaun:  Hmmm... that's exactly what she said... 

Art:  Thanks!

Paul:  Thank you!  I was indeed hoping to participate in the Olympics this summer, but sponsorship was rather difficult to come by.  Some excuse about how there is no Simulation Graphics competition in the games?  I don't remember exactly, but it sounded pretty weak to me.  They could have at least given me a more realistic reason!

Joan:  Thank you!  If memory serves me correctly (which is always iffy at best), then I think I'm just using the Olympic terrain mod.

Bat:  Thanks!

Sam:  Thank you!  When I finish the last tiles, then I can finally go back to growing the city again.  And even after that, I doubt there will be an "end" for quite some time.  Glad you stopped in!

Nerdly_dood:  Thanks!  You're right... US 220 continues south into Ashboro and beyond... many parts of it are being upgraded for I-73 (if that project ever really happens... I think North Carolina may be the only state that has officially begun signing for the new interstate which is supposed to go from Michigan to South Carolina)

Update Time!!!

Actually... this is really just another teaser, I'm afraid.  The last couple weeks have been pretty rough on my end.  The summer camp I've been helping out this year has finally ended as of yesterday, but it definitely got much harder before it got finished.  In addition to that, I had a number of other unexpected things come up recently that needed to be dealt with.  The good news is that things seem to be fine now (as much as can be expected anyway) and I should actually have a fair bit of time to myself for the next 2-3 weeks.  That being said... here's the teaser:


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More to come soon...
JB

[Pat]

Jon great tease here that you are LoL!!!! I see that Shaun is finally learning that you are the Mistres of Tease errr I mean Master hehehe!!!

[threestooges]

Good to see you around again Jon, and you've brought a pic to boot. The farms are filling in nicely and I'm looking forward to the full tour of them. Until then, take it easy, relax, and enjoy your time off.
-Matt

[Jmouse]

Jon, it looks like the end of summer tends to hit a whole lot of people hard so never fear, you aren't alone! Count me among the many fans who are looking forward to a closeup view of those wonderful farms of yours!

Later...
Joan

[Simpson]

Your région is always so beautiful,  love your fields 

[nova vesfalo]

Wow what a rural part ! and the curved highway !! and everything

[art128]

very nice region shot my friend

[Jerommeke1701]

Great reagion shot!

I'm always impressed when someone manages to "escape" the SC4 grid and gives it such a natural view.
I use this site a lot to make my own cities more natual looking. but I hardly have the talent that others, including you, have

[paroch]

I'm running out of words to describe your region views....... so I'll change the subject......... 





Erm, erm, Hey that region view is just awesomely fantabulous 

Paul

[JBSimio]

Pat:  Thanks!  Shaun and I had a tendency to poke fun even before we actually met... it will probably only get worse (better?) from here!   

Matt:  Thank you!  I'm honestly having a tough time winding down... I'm so used to being busy that now I'm just restless if I sit still for too long.  I'm sure I'll figure out the trick soon, though! 

Joan:  Thank you as always!

Simpson:  Thanks for all your comments!

Nova Vesfalo:  Thanks!  I'm glad you like it.

Arthur:  Thank you!

Jerommeke:  Thanks!  Escaping the grid has been my goal from the beginning of this one.  Don't sell yourself too short... I didn't think I had much talent for this MD idea either, but people seem to keep telling me I was wrong.

Paul:  I too grow weary of expressing gratitude time and time again... so I'll change the subject too.  Um... er... you have it! 

Well... I have good news and I have better news.  (Unless you're a pessimistic person, in which case I have average news and then disappointing news.)  The good (average) news is that I've finished filling in all the farm tiles!  I won't go so far as to say that they're completed... but they are filled in.  The better (disappointing) news is that I will have an honest to goodness, real, story and all, update here in a couple days.  I realized that I'm a bit further behind on my maps than I thought and need to catch up on those (among other things) to get this next one ready... so you'll just have to bear with me a little longer.

In the meantime... since these little region teasers are proving to be so popular... let's go back in time for just a second, shall we?

Now skip ahead to roughly 4 hours ago and it looks a little bit like this:



Am I the only one who's getting a little excited about the next "road trip" around here?  Hopefully, the answer is yes... otherwise we should all really find more productive things to do with our lives.     Nah... art is productive... and life is art... and some other clever saying along similar lines... I'm rambling now and really need to shut up...

Thanks for trying to read this mess...
JB

[thundercrack83]

Am I the only one who's getting a little excited about the next "road trip" around here?  Hopefully, the answer is yes... otherwise we should all really find more productive things to do with our lives.

I can say with almost completely certainty...NO!

Those farms are just amazing, my friend! I don't know how you do it!

I'll be looking forward to that road trip, too!

Take care!

Dustin

[dsrwhat316]

Those are some gorgeous farms, my friend! That region view is very impressive; I like how the downtown is situated in the middle of all those farms. I'll have to stop by more often!

~ Dan

[Jmouse]

Come on now, Jon, you cut a chunk out of a Goodle Earth shot, didn't you! (In truth, G.E. just wishes their photos looked that good!)

Absolutely love those little towns nestled among the farms - so realistic! BTW, what size region are you working with (forgive if the question's already been answered!)?

So here's another fan waiting on the corner for a leisurely road trip. How about a hayride this time!

Later...
Joan

[EDGE4194]

Hi Jon- I know I don't comment often, but I always check in on the progress. I don't know what to say other than... .
Those farms are amazing and I am in awe of your patience. Can't wait to see what's next 

[threestooges]

I'm with Joan, a hayride would be a great way to tour the area... unless you pass by another scenic railway, in which case let me off at the station if there's a train scheduled (if there's not, I'll put in a bid to start one, that'd be a great market). The region, if I see it right appears to be 6x6 large tiles, but I'd like to know the actual dimensions as well. The historical pic comparison really shows how things have developed. Out of curiosity, the farms seem denser as you go from Northwest to Southeast. Was that intentional, is that a reflection of the real area, or did it just happen that way? As for winding down, I had something similar happen after finals back in May, I'm sure you'll find a way to fill the time. Until the next update, take it easy and enjoy the free time.
-Matt

[Simpson]

Wow your région is one of my préferate, your map région is so réalistic and beautiful
I'm until forward to the next update my friend 

[wouanagaine]

Incredible !
I certainly waiting for a road trip along the river