NAM: Development

[Tarkus]

Eventually, yes.  It's on the list. 

-Alex (Tarkus)

[LE0]

I was wondering if its possible to get rid of a million puzzle pieces by making the Elevated OWR, Avenue, and Road, and Rail draggable? I figured its possible if the RHW MIS is draggable, so can the NAM elevated networks? 

[Jonathan]

Making the Rail Viaducts draggable is on the table for the RAM, team but don't expect it any time soon,
The Draggable Road and OWR will be more difficult and the an Avenue override is a lot more complex.

Jonathan

[Kitsune]

Couldnt the straight over blank terrian elevated network pieces be made draggable so we can build bridges and hence have networks under bridge (finally)?

[j-dub]

You mean like this?

Daeley made this draggable rail viaduct bridge to match and attach to rail viaduct pieces so there can finally be at least a rail bridge going over the road (or other crossing network) and water. You would still need to use the rail puzzle pieces next to the bridge for the road, or whatever crossing underneath, but it will look like its a bridge crossing over everything. I didn't need to build it over any network crossing right by the water, but I have the elevated heavy rail viaduct bridge used so the line gets across the highway you can't see on the left further, where the rail curves again. This bridge seemed to function fine, look how close I put the curves at the ends, it may be part of the RAM or something, which is why we don't hear of it. Otherwise, I don't see why not to release it. Eventually like Warrior said, the idea is for full drag-ability, but that will be a very long time.

[andreharv]

Here's the latest little something I've been cooking up.  The ramps will be one lane each as usual.  Questions/comments are highly encouraged.  Don't be bashful.

[buddybud]

Hey that looks awesome....love it so far. 

[Haljackey]

looks good, but It looks like the ave junction we already have.

1 lane, 3 ways... The exact same, just for highways.  I'd suggest widening it to 2 lanes per ramp if possible. 

Best,
-Haljackey

[deathtopumpkins]

Wow, that looks amazing! 

[Kitsune]

It does look like the ave direction, but it looks a lot better imo.

[andreharv]

Two lane ramps shouldn't be a problem.  I didn't really like using the avenue Y in place of a true highway Y.  I am making a new model in an attempt to make a more realistic look with better pathing...I was originally going to make it a Y lofthouse (or roundabout) interchange but I thought that was a little extensive.  Thus, it will be a little of the same but I'm sure you guys will enjoy it if I can get it released.  As always, if you have any requests, just ask.

[sithlrd98]

  looking awesome!


Jayson

[Haljackey]

Two lane ramps shouldn't be a problem.  I didn't really like using the avenue Y in place of a true highway Y.  I am making a new model in an attempt to make a more realistic look with better pathing...

Exactly, you can use the ave Y-interchange for your highways, but it looks odd.  Even though this one is for highways and looks a lot better than the ave-Y, it is essentially the same concept.  Adding another lane will make it different and look more realistic for big city commuting.  If you only want one lane per ramp, then you can always use the ave-Y.

Just my two cents.  You asked for feedback .  Other than that it looks fantastic!   

Best,
-Haljackey

EDIT: Perhaps a visual may help.  This was taken from my archives page, and was not made by me.

[z]

Exactly, you can use the ave Y-interchange for your highways, but it looks odd.

It doesn't look that odd to me.  I think I've seen a few of these in rural areas.  But you're right, for big city commuting, another lane would make it look more realistic.

[BigSlark]

It doesn't look that odd to me.  I think I've seen a few of these in rural areas.  But you're right, for big city commuting, another lane would make it look more realistic.

And all the lane textures would match to boot...

Cheers,
Kevin

[andreharv]

Here's the early result of the Y interchange modded for 2 lane ramps.  As you can see, I had to employ a slight incline for the outer northbound ramp as this lane widening constricts the available space for a proper split.  Long story short, there was no way around it without redoing the whole thing.

[Pat]

WoW that is amazing there andreharv!!!!

[choco]

yummy!!   

[LE0]

  wow keep up the good work!

[Ryan B.]

Not bad, andreharv!  Is there a way to gradualize the slight incline for the outer northbound ramp, or does it have to be a sharp 'bump', if you will?