ANNOUNCEMENT: March 2009 NAM Release

[Andreas]

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

[A200]

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

Thanks 

[Andreas]

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.

[LE0]

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

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

[Jonathan]

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

[FrankU]

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!

[grbac]

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.  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

[Swamper77]

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

[ebina]

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.

[choco]

thank you ebina for making the LHD plugin!   


i posted a patch for a small bug in the Concrete GHSR bridge here.

[Sadgrinner]

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. 
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 -

Welcome to SC4D  ,
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

[deathtopumpkins]

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

[Andreas]

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!

[deathtopumpkins]

Yay, lots of nice new stuff... 

[sim-al2]

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

[JoeST]

awesome update, thanks a lot

[bob56]

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

Thanks for the update.

[mike3775]

Awesome. 

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

[Andreas]

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...

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

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.

[sffc]

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

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!