Planning Gotham City

[Glenni]

Now that's a teaser!

I'm really looking forward to see the complete version of this, it looks VERY well done judging from the teasers!

And it must be REALLY embarrasing to make a speech about safety in the city when being interrupted by sirens all the time.

[Eddie]

This CJ's almost gone into the abyss...Batman's the only one that can save it!

HabLeUrG: Thanks for the feedback. Hope you'll stop by again.

guurgkud:  Sorry if the dates are far. I'll make it up to you. I'll post an update today. How's that sound?

football_fever: Halloween would be too far away, I agree. This thread should help fill that empty void before the official release...

Glenni: Hey, glad you like the teaser. Well, come to think of it--this entire thread's a teaser!



A sneek peek at one of my finished storylines: Vendetta.






Feedback keeps me going. 

[derek_pearce]

wow is that my cop car modd ur using ? cool images

[HabLeUrG]

cant wait for the inauguration in July or june?  but anyway im eager for the official inauguration...

about the comic i like your mix between sim city and Batman thats really a unique idea 

absolute waiting for more 
take care

[Pat]

Eddie Your Creepiness you are soooooo mean lol.  i love it lol.  Ah i see we gotten anther one here with a good sense of humor at least i will be hanging around to see the release on 777 - pat

[Eddie]

wow is that my cop car modd ur using ? cool images

PEG's actually. A closer look at the cars would prove that.

[emilin]

Well, I'm not usually much for this type of journal, but this - I have to admit - is a masterpiece. It's amazing how you make the game shots intertwine so seamlessly with the comic style drawings. And you have chosen your pics so carefully. I just love that policestation by the sea shot, by the way.

[Glenni]

Another teaser to keep me from going crazy before the big release of this VERY promising MD ,eh?You tease! 

I really like it , it's good, no, that's an  understatement, this looks freakin' great!

Any more teasers?

[Yoman]

Your combination of Sc4 and cartoon images are awesome! Great presentation!

[guurgkud]

I'm just gonna re-inforce what everyone else has said...
you've blended the comic strip with SC4 flawlessly.

And just like everyone else... looking forward to the Release! 

[iamgoingtoeatyou]

Looks great Eddie, I continue to enjoy your comic-book theme and I'm patiently waiting up for you update

[Yoman]

Oops, I had no clue that Damn was considered a bad word, I thought the version ending with an it was the bad one along with various other words that will be represented by this  Sorry

[Eddie]

I had no idea this MD would be so controversial here at Devotion.  Well there was a lot of bickering and quarrels, but Gotham is back on track. However, that's not without some consequences (I lost the privelage to rate members, and I still don't know why  ) but I guess it's a small price to pay to keep this MD here. It could have been worst. Now, let's all just get along.



Replies:

emilin: A masterpiece, eh? Coming from the master of ports, I'm glad to get such praise.

Glenni: Luckily, I read your post before it was edited, and I thank you for your support. Stop by again!

Yoman: Unlike Glenni however, I didn't have the opportunity to read your post before you had to edit it. But you said a bad-word? Ooooh!

guurgkud: Looking forward to your comments on the release.

iamgoingtoeatyou: Hey, iamgoingtoeathotdogsalot. I enjoy your feedback. Stay patient, young one!

Yoman (again):   



Anyway, on with the update--well, not quite an update. It's just more of a progress report to show you guys what I'm doing: which is downloading buildings on the STEX which look similar to the ones in my storylines. Here's my first challenge: finding a pizza place that looks like the one in the image below.



And here's its SC4 counterpart. It's a waffle-house, but you get the picture. Note that the awnings and brick color are somewhat the same. The sign can easily be edited away.



What do you think? Did I make the right choice?



Now here's another part I decided to put into this progress report. I want to know what you Devotioners want to see next in this MD. So far, I have these completed storylines that I'm willing to show sneak peeks of in this thread.

Be a Clown: In which the Joker befriends the Mayor's son.

Feat of Clay: A story that involves an actor obsessed with appearance--which later becomes his downfall.

It's Never Too Late: An aging mob boss is redeemed.

On Leather Wings: A bat-like creature is committing robberies in the city. Is Batman to blame?

Pretty Poison: There's more to someone than their pretty looks. A gorgeous woman is about to prove that.

Two-Face (Part One): The District Attorney struggles with dual personality.

Vendetta: A Gotham City detective is being framed for false crimes.



The next sneak peeks are up to you!

[HabLeUrG]

hey Eddie,
thats a good choice but i suggest you some of this buildings by simgoober, hope you like it...
http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item348
or this one
http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item463

one of this building could help you, i think that waffle house looks bigger than it uses to
anyway excellent work

take care 

[Shadow Assassin]

Mmm... waffles.

It doesn't have to be Batman canon, though. Just go with the flow, choose what you think will fit best in your city. I think the biggest problem with a recreation is that people let themselves be too limited by what exists in the city that is being recreated. Take some creative licence (and I think you've got plenty of that heading our way, anyway ), and just choose buildings that feel 'right' to you.

You'll be surprised at what your gut feeling says.

I do look forward to seeing you release this CJ, though. It'll definitely be interesting.

[Eddie]

Remember that you guys can suggest the next update...

[bat]

wonderful update(s)! Nice story! Looking forward to that next update!

[Pat]

Eddie great little update there man wow mmm waffles lol.  so what can be done for
the next update?  How about a peekie over at arkum? i think that is right spelling 
but either way looking forward to the next round - pat

[jacqulina]

wow this is very cool excellent work and pics

[Eddie]

Well it's better than nothing, but patfirefghtr suggested a sneek peek of Arkham Asylum. Though it wasn't one of the choices, it gave me an idea for an update today!

Replies:

HabLeUrG: Thanks for suggesting those, but would a porno video shop really work as a pizza shop?  I'm glad you helped me find some buildings, but after trying out your suggestions, I decided to keep with my original choice--the waffle house.

Shadow Assassin: I'm trying to make it as canon as I can, because if the audience sees the buildings side-by-side (which I'll be doing in the CJ), they'll notice the differences and that usually distracts from the story. I want them to see how similar the Batman-building is compared to its SC4 counterpart.

bat: The bat speaks!

patfirefghter: Waffles mmmm. Thanks for suggesting Arkham.

jacqulina: Thanks, jacky.



Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane. This castle-like mental institution houses criminals such as Joker and Two-Face--criminals who have trouble distinguishing fantasy from reality with their distorted minds.







Once again--you guys have the choice to choose the next update! CHOOSE! 

Be a Clown: In which the Joker befriends the Mayor's son.

Feat of Clay: A story that involves an actor obsessed with appearance--which later becomes his downfall.

It's Never Too Late: An aging mob boss is redeemed.

On Leather Wings: A bat-like creature is committing robberies in the city. Is Batman to blame?

Pretty Poison: There's more to someone than their pretty looks. A gorgeous woman is about to prove that.

Two-Face (Part One): The District Attorney struggles with dual personality.

Vendetta: A Gotham City detective is being framed for false crimes.