Greenacre

[Darmok]

Hi Matt,
Just want to tell you that I've just begun to read that MD of yours, I'm now at page 4, so far I really like what I see. 
I'll try to find some more free time this week to finish it. But I must say that you have a green thumb. You even have me liking your development around the canal area... and I'm usually not too keen on those canals, go figure! You reconcile me with those pieces.
I'll keep posted on my reading progress, my teacher tells me that I should be able to read complete sentences by the end of the month!
Hehehe...
Take care my friend
-John

EDITED:
Hey I just made your 200th reply! I think it's the first time I do a double zero! (You see I'm also good at maths!)

[Battlecat]

Excellent port, you've use a nice diverse selection of port components there.  Looks great!

[bat]

Nice new picture of that harbor! And looking forward to the interested stuff!

[threestooges]

Replies:

-Arthur (art128): Glad you liked them Arthur. I know there are a few open areas still out there, but the area filled in pretty well.


-John (Darmok): Welcome to Greenacre my friend. It's interesting to be on this side of the reply screen now. I am really pleased to hear you've been enjoying things so far. There are certain CJs that I have heavily drawn from. Also, those rural trails of yours have gotten some amazing compliments. My thanks to you for putting those together, they really make rural areas so much better. Also, I'm glad to hear you like the canal pieces. Perhaps some area around Bywater might see their use? I'd love whatever feedback you can provide too as you go through. Good to have an experienced eye on things. English and math. You're really pulling out all the stops for this post, I can tell, heh heh. Hope all is well with you, and I'll look forward to seeing you around Greenacre in the future.


-Battlecat: Thank you. There really is an excellent selection available out there. Peg's garbage port, and shipping dock, Jeroni's seawalls and breakwater, the GLR, Ploppable boats (by a person whose name eludes me at the moment... I'd check, but you'll find out why not a bit below), and believe it or not, the actual Maxis port.


-bat: Thanks bat, see my response to Battlecat for what all went into it. Always good to see you here.



So it's usually at this point (or it has been) that I show you the region map with a new number on it and give you a glimpse of some area around Greenacre. I've really enjoyed my time in OSITM this month, and had hoped to finish it with a bang.

I wasn't counting on that bang being my computer.

Not sure what happened, but it seems to have overheated today in class, it's sluggish and, though it loads to the desktop, is generally non responsive. I'm going to check things out and look for an interim solution, but as it stands right now, I only have the school's computers (and I don't think they'll let me install SC4).

Rest assured however, that Greenacre is not done. I will get this taken care of and I will be back. There are a few things I was planning for the end of this month, and for the little extra bit after it. They will still get done, and I will still show them here. It'll just be a little while before that happens. I'm not one to go down easily. Thank you all who have posted, lurked, or even just clicked into here accidentally. Until the next update, take it easy.
-Matt

[metarvo]

 

Oh, my.  That's not good at all, Matt.  I hope you can get that computer fixed or get a new, better one soon.  Since your computer still works somewhat, I would recommend backing up your files while there's still time.  On a lighter note, that wharf looks very good. 

[Jmouse]

Ouch, too bad about the laptop, Matt. We'll leave the light on for you, though, so take your time and come back when you can.

Looks like I almost missed an update today, but it's never too late to pay a compliment. That's a great-looking port you've created there. The layout is well planned and the size is manageable without overpowering the space.

If I can help in any way, just let me know...
Joan

[LE0]

Thats gotta be horrible because this is really nice md, but trust me, my pc i cant even play sc4 anymore, it is spyware infested and unusable, so i use parents laptop to go online.

[Darmok]

Matt,
now up to page 7, liking everything so far, like the covered bridge over ploppable water (page 6) no wash effect, surely due to the plop. water I guess.
Really like the SCCC college setup up to one detail... I have to nitpick, you expect it! Nothing much really, I just would have switched place between the softball fields and the agora so it would not be so near the road, because this close the traffic would surely be a nuisance for the people in the back rows... (end of nitpicking)
Really like the Independence sector, looks very busy but nonetheless appealing.
Well that's it for today, I'll try to read more tomorrow.
-John

[Pat]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeks Matt that is not good about your computer!!! I do hope you can get it fixed without major loss...  Also the last pic you did post was great with that warf!!! BTW the fire department appoligize for their actions againts that constiguant, they say it was a slip of the hose lol...

[Battlecat]

Ouch!  Certainly hope it's nothing serious.  Good luck with the repairs. 

[Albus of Garaway]

Oh no! I hope you get everything fixed! Don't let it worry you too much, though. That only makes everything worse.

[threestooges]

Replies:
-metarvo: Thanks for the good wishes, and glad you liked the port.


-Joan (Jmouse): Thanks. I almost thought it was a bit small, but it got everything in there that I needed, so I guess it worked out well.


-LE0: Sorry to hear that. Hope your parent's laptop has some decent protection on it, and I hope you can get back to the game soon enough too.


-John (Darmok): Yes, the lack of wash is from the fact that there is no actuall water under the bridge (used that rain tool trick). SCCC turned out well, but you are right... the sound from the road might be a little dictracting. I'll see if I can convince them to move things around. Glad you liked Independence too. My first time trying that style of development.


-Pat: Glad you likes the port pic. Also, I don't see why the fire department is apologizing for anything... sounds like they were just testing their hoses. Nothing to worry about there.


-Battlecat: Hopefully it was nothing too serious. Thanks for the thoughts.


-Albus of Garaway: Thanks for the thoughts. Things seem to be working out so far.



General update:
First of all, thank you everyone for your thoughts. Sorry to have dropped off a bit here lately, but I think things will be picking up here again shortly.

I took the computer apart the other day to check for visible damage (fortunately there didn't appear to be any) and gave it a try after getting it all back together again. Seems things are again functioning as they should be. Greenacre and other important files have been backed up though, just in case. I've been a bit tentative in going wild with the system yet. Don't want to open a file and have things go south at the wrong time. However, things seem to be working as they should and I think I should have something for you all tomorrow (well, technically later today, but you get the idea).

Though there have been a few days lost here toward the end of the month, I hope to finish off the OSITM month with something fun that these pics have been building up to. Until tomorrow, take it easy, and thanks again.
-Matt

[thundercrack83]

Hi, Matt!

I'm so sorry to hear about your computer woes, my friend. After recently retiring my almost six-year-old machine, I know how on one hand, the game puts quite the strain on a computer, but on the other, you just can't handle not playing the game!

Good luck with everything, my friend, and I'll be looking forward to what you've got for us next!

Take care, Matt!

Dustin

[threestooges]

Reply:
-Dustin (thundercrack83): Technology is certainly fun, but I've come up with something (ok... I tried to come up with something, but settled on something else) for the end of the month here.


Since it is now technically March, it seems Greenacre's time in OSITM is coming to a close. I wanted to thank everyone who has posted here over this month. I hope the brief tour of Greenacre was enjoyable. Today, though, marks the culmination of the month's endeavors. As I mentioned at the start, Greenacre's goverment was pursuing an advertising campaign. We've just received the final version from the Flywheel Studios (incidentally, that contest is still on and, as a hint, it has something to do with the names I've been using). It was originally slated to air with the theme to Green Acres (but copyright issues with the broadcaster and all prevented that) instead, a last minute decision was made to use Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra: Allegro by Haydn. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/v/ia5iRV9iOuI&hl

[CasperVg]

Well, Matt; I'm sorry I've been a bit quiet around here over the past days. This promotional video is excellent to say the least. If I had the money, I would book a trip to Greenacre for sure! Well done.

[Jmouse]

Love the video, Matt! Every shot brought a smile and an, "Oh yes, I remember that one." An excellent choice of music, too.

It's been an exciting month! You've showed off a wide range of creative planning and building skills, from a charming port to a variety of neighborhoods to everything in between. Your parks continue to steal the show, and your rural areas are quiet and peaceful. There's no doubt Greenacre is the place to be!

You're an excellent tour guide...
Joan

[thundercrack83]

Wow, what a video, Matt! A perfect way to end a wonderful month, my friend! Your time in OSITM could be used as a template for all future MDs that are chosen for the showcase!

Here's to February, and to what lies ahead in March!

Take care, my friend!

Dustin

[carkid1998]

To the travel agents! Bu-bu-bum-bumedy-bu-

hang on it doesn't exist  

[Simpson]

Hi Matt !
You've done a fantastic work on this video my friend, this is superb, as well.
I'm looking forward to the next update

Take care,

David

[Battlecat]

Cool video, nice way to put a finishing touch on the past month.  Looking forward to seeing what's next!