Watersford

[warszawa]

Great to see Waterford Forks developing Diggis. I love the selection of rural BATs. The balloons however look slighty weird, like floating peaches...
The animation of the sea water going into the newly built harbour is very effective and eye-catching.

Great to see that you have won OSITM.

Alex.

[Diggis]

Work has begun on the new Ground Light Rail in Watersford Forks.  NAM construction won the contract
and begun construction in the downtown.



Unfortunately a few businesses had to be taken out to allow the work to go ahead.  Thank Diggis for
Compulsory Acquisition. 



The Pratts Bottom station allowed the Locals to get to the cricket matches.  Maestro and the Forkers
have finally managed to beat Kim Car's Lesterers for the first time this year.  There are rumors of food
poisoning, and a waitress called Susie, but nothing confirmed.



With the Farmers moving over the river and the subdividing of the farm land (and the rubbing together
of Sam's hand in a greedy way) the GLR was just in time to allow the new residential property to grow.



And here you can see the growth taking place.  Fortunatly the local farmers, (and PF in particular)
charges Sam a fair whack for the property and The Vicki's are winding him down on prices, so he's
not making as much as he would like.



While the GLR line was being built tenders were taken for a company to supply the trams.  VesterDK
put in a bid for the job and won, out bidding SFBT (who were trying to branch out from their
construction work).  VDK promptly built the Swan Mill Depot, so called because the had to knock
down a mill to build it, and in the demolition process found a swan. 



So, the town is booming, farmers are moving out which means more room for development, and
more money for Sam.

And given the Lester Family's little man syndrome don't be surprised to see some more development
there soon.

Bat: Thanks for the congratulations.  The pressure is on now and I'd better play some to keep up.

Robin: Thanks for dropping by. Hope you enjoy the new update.

Joan: Thanks, and the flowers fall into the same category as the fruit... You don't want to know. 

Paul:   You should have seen what I originally wanted to do with the balloons. 

Casper: Thanks and don't worry, Andreas got the crew out before flooding the harbour.

Alex: Thanks for dropping by.  Glad you like my farms.  I enjoy building them up.  I also enjoy a good peachy...  erm, never mind.

[threestooges]

Excellent. A new update, and the accompanying humor. I'm a fan of the GLR setup, though in the second pic the setup looks as though it could be made more efficient by adding a street to the other side of the station too, but hey, compulsory acquisition can certainly help along those lines as it has before (and appears that the Forkers compulsively aquired a win too). The development looks very natural, and I particularly like the fourth and fifth pics. They really show the city borders edging onto the farmland. It would be interesting to see one of the more stubborn farmers just have his place built around (as is the case with a few farms down here in Orange County (in CA). Interesting work as always.
-Matt

[paroch]

Hi Shaun

Good to see an update so soon into the month - boy are you going to eat up OSITM or what?

I like seeing construction shots, so thanks for including them.  And funny how those GLR stations (Ill Tonkso??) seem to almost be the default choice - just so remind me of Kingly   And do you see what I mean about "chunky" rugby posts?  Maybe they've been cut at a funny angle to allow Johnny Wilkinson to hit the post and bounce a penalty in!!

And the "Black fence bug" on Cal's Pratt's Bottom hit me too - had to do a re-lot to get rid.  Let me know if you'd like it.

The GLR through farm fileds looks pretty cool, must be quite a scenic journey.  I would like to see you use an automata mod to change the default GLR and trains though.  Such a great choice out there.

Looking forward to a Watersford filled month.......

Paul

[CasperVg]

Looks great, nice rural setting. The GLR Ride must indeed be very scenic.   

[Jmouse]

Nice work on the AG areas, Shaun. I know nothing about GLR except the four-letter words I've learned from my teammates who use it, so I'll let the more experienced fans address that subject.

You continue to do a good job of introducing the R, C and I/I-Ag elements in a plausible manner - just don't go getting too logical on us! We can't have anyone upsetting the team' equilibrium!

Glad to see development moving right along, but you might want to put some security fences around those flower fields!

Later...
Joan

[bat]

Great work on the new GLR way there of your city!!! Nice pictures of it...

[penguin007]

Nice pics there your rural areas are awesome. I really liked your port update that was great photoshopping showing the flooding of the port.

Will

[Pat]

great update here Shaun!!! I love that construction of the GLR!!!

[Diggis]

To the east of Watersford Forks is the scenic area of Camden.  This is a popular area with the
outdoors types and the area is littered with hunting cabins and campsites.



Here you can see one of the many cabins built in the area.  This one is owned by Vandy for
when he needs to get away for the effort of mapping the new territories being discovered. 
Here he can walk through the wilderness, partake in a little hunting and fishing (for food only
naturally), or just relax in the hot pools to the left.



And here you can see Tungston and Sam Flash on their annual kayaking trip up the rivers. 
They always take a week off to travel, but normally are home by the end of the second day
as they get on each others nerves to much.  Maybe they'll have more luck this year.



Camden Town is a small rural community that thrives off the sportsmen (and women) who come
through this area.  It also supports the small farms that have begun to spring up in the area.



Here is one of the first farms in the area.  After the push out of Watersford Forks many farmers
looked further out, and Barby W. decided that she liked the area out here better than the hustle
and bustle of city life and decided to settle.  She has become one of the dominant voices in the
town, and anyone who steps out of line feels her wrath.   



To the very east of the town is one of the most stunning areas of the area.  Locally known as
Pegs Pool, after the first person (read White Person) to find the area, it is a 3 day trek up the
rivers, including 3 waterfall climbs, to get there.  The area is said to have mystic powers, and
anyone who visits there regularly is said to become fit and healthy and lead a long life.  Cynics
often put this down to the exercise gained from 6 days walking, but those who do it know better.



Camden is a sleepy little town about ready to burst.  The farmers of Watersford Forks are
eyeing up the lowlands, and unfortunately Sam managed to get higher up the river and had
that development glint in his eye.  Barby will have a fight on her hands to keep this sleepy
little town the way she wants it.

Matt: Thanks for the comments.  I was trying for a natural progression from Rural to urban and show the growth of the town.  I think there are still a couple of farm houses in South Lester where their land has been developed but their houses have remained standing.

Paul: Looking to get a few updates out this month, but think I might run out of the ones up my sleeve.  Might have to play the game...    I think the fence is supposed to be black, but it's pretty intense.  Might ask Lee about it sometime.

Casper: Welcome, and glad you like it.  Have a free pass on me.

Joan: GLR is sweet now that the NAM boys have made it draggable.  99% of the issues are gone.  And I'll speak to the farmers about fencing.

Bat: Thanks, glad you like them.

Will: Welcome to Watersford. I had fun making the port, but I won't tell you how long it took. 

Pat: Welcome back. The NAM boys did a good job on the construction, but wait till you see what the SFBT built in South Lester. 

[paroch]

Hi Shaun,

Nice update here.  Camden seems to be a sleepy little place at the moment - but let's wait and see if that development boom comes, eh?  And as for the kayaks, I'm kinda waiting for the duelling banjos to start!  And in case you're wondering what I mean, check this out.....linkie.  Totally bonkers but seems quite at home in Watersford!  (forgive me for hijacking your MD!!)

Paul

[Jmouse]

Camden Town is my kind of place, Shaun! Full of nosy gossips and lazy old men playing checkers! You really have done a good job of creating a woodsy atmosphere where the cabin and streams look right at home. Of course it's a good hideout for those farmers cultivating mysterious crops, too!

Later!
Joan

[Diggis]

With all the development going on around it Watersford Forks has become the commercial hub of the region.  This was marked with the construction of it's first commercial highrise, belonging to international giant Coca Cola®, Enjoy Coca Cola, built by Goobergen Construction with their patented top down construction method.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/2/14/774858/Watersford%20Forks%20Coke%20Building.swf

Elsewhere in Watersford Forks land that was formerly farmland is being claimed for commercial.   The development taking place around Lester Stadium has spilled over into Watersford Forks.  This has taken off since the Watersford Forkers, the local Major League Sim Baseball team, won the inaugural competition.



As you can see waterway restoration projects are high on the councils list, with large areas of former irrigation ditches being restored to natural waterways.  Pegadyn Industries are heavily involved in this work, for reasons known only to themselves.



Another major landmark occasion was the opening of the first bridge across the Watersford River.  This was met with some resistance from the local elders who are rather set in their ways.  One resident, T. Tungston, was quoted as saying, "If the great god Diggis had meant us to build bridges he wouldn't have given us boats." When it was later pointed out that Tungston ran the local ferry routes he was nowhere to be found for comment.



Development was slow to take of on the West Bank.  After P. McPeePants snapped up the first property, eager to be a trend setter, Samflash Jr had all sorts of trouble getting anyone else to move across.



Finally after some industrialists moved in the neighbourhood finally grew.  Hopefully more development will follow.



With Watersford Forks growing like nobody's business the locals are calling for a local airport.  Local resident C. Canuck, whose voice is loudest amongst those supporting a new airport, states his argument simply, "Planes are just cool."

*This update bought to you by Coca Cola Corporation.  Enjoy Coke.

Wow... Feel the tumbleweeds here...

Paul:   At least you and Joan care.  Sorry haven't figured out how to get sound on the flash yet so will have to put up with that one. Thanks for the link.  I needed that on a Friday afternoon.    Feel free to post any other appropriate links (or innappropriate ones)

Joan: See above about caring.    Feel free to move in.  I'll keep an eye out for a nice plot for you. 

[CasperVg]

Heh, I guess the architect ends up disliking his own design over and over... He keeps bulldozing and reconstructing it...  I like the looks of the industrial area, perhaps a rail line would make it even more realistic as well.

- Casper

[threestooges]

You have to admire that top-down construction method. It looks like it takes some work, but it's worth it. Celebrate with a nice Coke... now look, you've got me doing it. It really dominates the landscape there, but something tells me it won't stay that way for long. I like the reversion of waterways idea. It's a little detail, but it makes for good pics and a good story. Can you blame Tungston? Well, I suppose you can, but hey ferries can have other uses, I wouldn't write off his business yet. I will second Canuck's call for an airport, and will also move for the construction of an extra hanger (for personal use). Also, since it seems I forgot... sorry about that... the last update was good too. Camden Town looks like a pleasant spot, or at least a quiet jumping off point for the nature lovers in us. A very well done rural town.

[rhythmandjays]

I've looked at a couple of updates and this is a top-notch MD you have here. Too bad, the Coca-Cola building is blocking that beautiful view of the cathedral  but tis progress, I guess.

Other than that, you have a beautiful region. 

[paroch]

Hi Shaun,

Nice update there.

Replies in MDs are a strange thing.  Your last update generated two replies in dour days, and this update has so far generated four replies in two hours.  Can you explain that?  Can I explain that?  Of course not, and that is just one of the things that makes having an MD here such fun - you never know what'cha gunna git!

And this update is another good un.  Love the animated building.  You'll have to explain how to do that.  Something I'd like to copy use in West End!  And the building is a good one.  Just wonder the size of the bribe commission payment required to get it through planning.  Right next to the city's most stunning building, 'pah, that's sity planning departments for you!

Really like the developments around the waterside - nice idea.

And a typically Diggis story for the ferries and West Bank development - love it.

I was tempted to wait to be the 100th poster - but hey that would just be me being childish!

More please,

Paul

[catty]

I'm enjoying coming into visit Watersford, loved the flooding of the harbour 

[Jmouse]

All development has to start somewhere, and the Coke building is as good a place as any! I just saw a RL photo of north Dallas this morning where half a dozen new high-rise buildings are changing the city's skyline.


Steve Brown/Dallas Morning News 6-13-08 Linkie.

I suspect Watersford Forks' landscape will be changing pretty soon in much the same way, but that's the way it should be I guess. Far as I'm concerned, progress is good as long as it doesn't get too close to my front door!

The waterways look good and give the city a few beauty spots among the buildings. And speaking of, what is that big brown building in the center of the third photo? It reminds me of circa 1950 scenes in downtown Houston.

Anyway, I'm glad to see Watersford Forks moving forward at such a swift pace. And tell old man Tungston he can make a ton of cash by advertising ferry rides as "scenic tours!"

Later...
Joan

[BarbyW]

I'm going to grab the 100th post. Joan, that is the Wisconsin Gas Building by jestarr - available on the LEX naturally.
Great update, Diggis. Som eof your characters are going to have to change though