Becca at BAT

[io_bg]

Cool idea!

[Korot]

Nice idea, thoug I suggest to finish up one project, before moving to the next one.

Regards,
Korot

[RebaLynnTS]

As if any of the projects I am working on could ever be "finished". However, I spend most of my time on one project, and dabble with the others for a change of pace.

[RebaLynnTS]

The ARS Sunken River to Flat River transition has now been posted to the STEX.

[RebaLynnTS]

What is the one main problem with canal locks for Sim City right now?

You are stuck with what ever some-one else makes for you. Granted they are all very nice, but they have limited uses.

Are you ready to break free of those constraints?

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Announcing . . . Under construction as we speak . . . The Modular Lock System for the ARS.

Film at 11 (Actually, pics to follow in a day or two, if not sooner).

[Korot]

Modular lock System, you mean those you´ve shown previously with the wierd and ugly lock doors?

Regards,
Korot

[RebaLynnTS]

Yes, but with much better doors. Plus, a variety of doors you can pick and choose from.

[RebaLynnTS]

Here is a new photo.

[tag_one]

Looks great Becca! I really like the idea of the MLS ARS

[JoeST]

yeah that looks fantastic, a suggestion though: can you make pieces for an open lock?

Joe

[RebaLynnTS]

All of the lock pieces use timed props, so the doors open and close, and the water level goes up and down during the 24 hour game day.

There will also be pieces to simulate River traffic.

[zero7]

I like the look of the modular lock.  it should open up some interesting design options for people's canal systems. 

Just wondering whether there should be some safety rails on top of the gates to allow people bringing their boat through the lock to get from one side to the other.

[RebaLynnTS]

I am pretty sure most people stay in their boats while they go through the locks. Also, this set of doors raises and lowers (into the water) so walk ways would not be practical. I am planning several variations (Some with swinging doors), and several pedestrian crossing options. What you see here is just the beginning (it has to start some where).

[zero7]

I am pretty sure most people stay in their boats while they go through the locks.

I guess that depends on whether there's a lock operator, or you do it yourself.  The raising/lowering gate would make a walkway 'slightly' impractical though!

[RebaLynnTS]

Before anyone asks, I am still working  on the lock operators shack.

[callagrafx]

I am pretty sure most people stay in their boats while they go through the locks. Also, this set of doors raises and lowers (into the water) so walk ways would not be practical. I am planning several variations (Some with swinging doors), and several pedestrian crossing options. What you see here is just the beginning (it has to start some where).

Most UK locks (that don't don't have a lockkeeper) require a minimum of two people to operate....one to open the gate and the other to drive the boat through.  Have a read of this to get a better idea of how and why locks operate the way they do....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_(water_transport)

Also, the current gates look like they are made from plywood...lock gates are treated with waterproofing (creosote is generally the chemical of choice) so would appear very dark in colour.

[RebaLynnTS]

Thanks for the article, very informative. I do intend to make several variations on the doors (and other pieces), including wooden ones.

I also want to make MLS sets for other canals.

[RebaLynnTS]

Someone asked me about corner waterfalls.

[JoeST]

NICE!!!!

what about diagonal ones?

Joe

[RebaLynnTS]

Working on them

I'm trying to find the best way to do them.