Nauset - Teaser - June 6th

[Battlecat]

Fantastic update as always!  I really like the careful details around the farms.  Hanson is a neat looking town as well, I like how it's tucked between the railway and main road. 

[kbieniu7]

Very nice areas, it looks very good from far 

[dedgren]

So this is what all the buzz is about.  Really, really nice work here, evanator.

Good Luck!


David

[castironpigeon]

Great pictures and a nice story behind them. I like it! 

[knuckleball]

 
Good work here!  I like your building style.  Can't wait to see more!

[evanator]

Hello All!  Once again, I'm really sorry about the lack of updates thus far in this MD. Things have been beyond busy lately, far busier than I had hoped they would be when I started this Diary. It will get better I promise! 

Well I started work on Fallon, but found it impossible to go on due to rampant R$ demand, and so began the main tile of Nauset itself. From there I got quite sidetracked into the city, but I do have every intention of going back to Fallon. Eventually...

So today a quick tease, and a taste of something different. I should have a proper update on the area later this week.(knock on wood)



The region I have been working on is called Iyannough named after the legendary Native American chief of the same name. It is one of Nauset's four main boroughs, and is home to a mostly R$ populace. The area is still very much in development

Iyannough Boulevard, cuts through the center of Iyannough, and is one of the more famous roads in Nauset.




Remember Route 340? The eastern end of it is in the town of Samoset:




The western end in Iyannough:



Replies:

Albus of Garaway - I've picked up JBSimio's wonderful Smalltown buildings, thanks for the tip!

Battlecat - Thanks, as always your support is extremely appreciated.

kbieniu7 - Thanks, If your talking about update banner, I think it is one of my favorite images thus far in Nauset. If you're not, well then thanks too!

dedgren - Thanks, I draw some of my inspiration from your wonderful work in 3RR. The innovations there are truly spectacular!

castironpigeon - Thanks for your comment, and support!

knuckleball - Thanks for your support!

[Battlecat]

Yet another excellent update!  Your urban center looks great here, with fantastic details.  I really like what you did in the second picture with that one farm or house with the thick grassy lot surrounded by suburban residential.  Looks like somebody didn't want to subdivide. 

[evanator]

Another little teaser today. Route 45 runs through the dense landscape of Iyannough. The same Route 45 that the Department of Infrastructure confused with Route 20 in a previous update.

You can imagine their embarrassment seeing as how vastly different the two routes are. 



The route traveling vertically across the picture is Route 525, just after it crosses the Scargo River. The divided highway ends at the Joseph Torrie Memorial Rotary, and 525 is lost in the dense cityscape.

Battlecat - Thanks, I really believe that 'the devil's in the details'. It's the details that make the game appear realistic, and bring it to life. The farm is actually the Theresa Bray farm, the first farm established in Samoset, some 250 years ago. The Historical Commission led a successful campaign to save it from suburban death! 

[danielcote]

I like that downtown aria it looks like its getting more than a fair share of development by those construction sites!

[Youcefk69]

Very nice and beautiful city !! 

[mightygoose]

fantastic work i love the road layout that you use for your major roads.

will definitely check back.

[evanator]

After numerous CTD's while trying to save the final touches on Iyannough, I finally fixed the problem and have a full update for everyone!

Here's where Route 525 crosses the Scargo River. The bridge to the left was just recently built, as the traffic became to heavy for the old two laned suspension bridge. 525 was made a four lane divided highway up until the Joseph Torrie Memorial Rotary. The city faced some opposition with the project, as some row homes had to be destroyed in the process.




       Continuing along the marshy riverside, we arrive at the Smith-Scargo Nature Preserve. While not very large, it contains a variety of calm and relaxing trails, where one can escape from the rushed and hurried life of the city.   The park was originally established in 1927 when the Smith family bought up the land.
       At the time Iyannough was developing at a breakneck pace, and the city limits were rapidly reaching outwards, fearing that all land would soon be overtaken, they decided to leave the land untouched, to save the nature for future generations. Two years later though the stock market crashed, and all development around Nauset stopped. Since then, not much has changed, and development has been very slow going for the past 80 years.




Here's one of three major intersections in Iyannough. From the right [east] is Route 340 which terminates at the intersection. Across the intersection, going west it becomes Iyannough Boulevard. Going North/South is Hokum Rock Parkway. [To the north, Hokum Rock Parkway also shares the title 'Route 340 Connector', as it connects 340 to Route 45 at the interchange.




Here Smith street, terminates near the end of Hokum Rock Parkway/Route 340 Connector. The surrounding is home to mostly low density commercial.




Going Down Iyannough Boulevard now, we come across the historic, Our Lady of Nauset Church. The Church was the first built in Iyannough, and the third built in all of Nauset. The Church is a frequent site of horrible car wrecks, as it is situated in an extremely dangerous curve in the westbound boulevard. Locals use the term, 'wrecked on our lady' to describe such a car accident.




Continuing on towards Route 525, we come across this little stretch of businesses. Just an example of what the landscape of Iyannough generally is. A sea of mid rise buildings, with a few islands of taller towers scattered throughout.




Finally we come to the Joseph Torrie Memorial Rotary. The Rotary is the scene of many snarling traffic jams, and it's only been made worse with the expansion of 525 into a four lane highway. In the bottom right 525 continues as a two lane road that twists and turns through Iyannough. It is reminiscent to how 525 between the rotary and the bridge was like before the expansion. Locals refer to the traffic monster of the Rotary as 'Jeet-mur' or 'JTMR'. It is the largest traffic circle yet built in Nauset. The upper spur splits and becomes Iyannough Boulevard.




On Eastbound Iyannough Boulevard now, this gives another example of the general landscape of the borough.




This group of businesses brings a much needed splash of color to the surroundings. In the background, you can see an  old row of rowhomes, built shortly after the Church in the 1880's.




Finally here's a preview of the part of Iyannough that we'll be headed to in the next couple of updates.




Replies:

danielcote - Thanks for your comment. Everything in this region is pretty built up now, but it could undergo some changes in the future!

Youcefk69 - Thanks for your comment! Your support is appreciated!

mightygoose - Thanks, as for the road layout, there really isn't any method to the madness. I just take my inspiration from where I live, where there definitely isn't any method to the placement of infrastructure. 

P.S. I've taken real care to prevent obvious building repetition, if you see anything that I seemed to have missed don't be afraid to holler at me!

[meinhosen]

I like the details you've put into your urban and rural areas.  Everything looks good - hope that real life doesn't keep you from posting - I can't wait to see more.   

[Albus of Garaway]

Looks like a lot has happened since I last visited Nauset!

Iyannough is looking fabulous, Evan (Or at least I assume that's your name). It looks exactly like any old New England city, such as one outside of Boston or somewhere similar. What I found most fascinating about this update is the transportation network. It's obviously not very efficient, and that's the point, isn't it! The traffic-jams, twisting boulevards, tight streets, and everything in between are really nicely done. The various rowhomes and apartments pull everything together.

Great job, Evan!

[Sciurus]

Very nice city, much details

Guillaume

[Battlecat]

Nice couple of updates I've missed here!  I like that waterfront road with all the dirt paths around it, looks like a nice area!

[evanator]

Hi everyone! I'm just putting the final touches on an update which -barring any unforeseen misfortune- should be ready by the weekend at the latest. -crosses fingers-

Meanwhile I thought I'd just share a taste of what I've been up to:


This is the southern border of Iyannough, at Route 20. Across the highway is where downtown will eventually be situated. Route 20 winds it's way through Nauset, and at times it barely deserves to be called a highway. The Department of Infrastructure has long been working on a plan to widen and realign the highway as well as bring it up to standards.




I've also noticed that Nauset has gotten over 1000 page views! So I want to thank everyone that's visited so far, and hopefully welcome the next 1000! 

Replies:

meinhosen - Thanks for your comment and support! It's always a struggle to find time, I can't seem to stay 'unbusy'!

Albus of Garaway - Thank you so much, and you are correct in guessing that my name is Evan. It's so great that you think it resembles a New England city, that's just the effect I'm going for! Thanks again for your constant support, its really appreciated. 

Scirius - Thank you Guillaume, I'm glad you like the city side of Nauset!

Battlecat - Thanks for all your support so far, its really, really appreciated. There's another park that's similar to that one which will be in the next update, I hope you'll enjoy it just as much!

P.S. I'm working on a new design for the update titles, something unifying and consistent. It's hardly final, and any feedback would be great!

[dedgren]

Hey, Evan- incredible new stuff!  Congrats on the first thousand views, my guess is that they are only a small down payment on the many, many more to come.


David

[evanator]

      Today we'll be starting at the intersection of Route 340, Iyannough Boulevard, and Hokum Rock Parkway. From there we'll follow the parkway to Hokum Rock Park where we'll end at Morley Chapel. -Note, a little text heavy this time, I apologize in advance-

      Here's the infamous intersection itself; Locals have long been calling for an overhaul of the area, but the Department of Infrastructure is currently consumed with the Downtown 45 Realignment, and Everett Power Facility Worker Transit Projects, so it's unlikely the situation will improve in the near future. The portion of Hokum Rock Parkway we'll be visiting today is to the south, (left).




      Heading south along a slight valley, formerly a stream before it was filled in for urban expansion, the parkway narrows to two lanes. The parkway doesn't receive heavy traffic currently, but if need be in the future, there's plenty of room for widening.
      The park trail on the right is an extension from Hokum Rock Park, the roadways namesake. The project went horribly over budget, as most of the money was spent cleaning the trash out of the back lots of the low wealth apartments, instead of building the park. With no money left, the Parks and Recreation department left what they had done so far, and never completed the project, leaving a less than desirable swath of land.




      Further up the road we come to the new Police-Clinic civic center at the intersection with Irvin Road. The new station is fully operational and fills in a gap long left out of the Nauset Law Enforcement Department's range. The clinic is a major victory for the Nauset Citizens for New and Better Health Care, or the NCNBHC. Formed in 1984 to protest the closure of the 200 year old Nauset Hospital, due to slower growth and heavy budget cuts. The groups goals were good, but with such a long winded name they lost the attention of city officials before they even started their debate. After that failure the group became almost extremist in it's desire for better health care, and is still under investigation for two murders.
      Recently though, under new leadership, the group has thrown off it's violent history, and made considerable progress in improving the average Nauseteer's health. The police station right next store though remains a reminder of the organization's dark past.




      Past the intersection we come within sight of the rock itself, but before that we come to the Parkway's namesake: Hokum Rock Park. The park is divided by the railroad into two parts; Hokum Rock Park North (shown below) and Hokum Rock Park South. This is a prime example of what the Parks and Recreation Department can accomplish when it's fully funded. The park's tree lined, winding paths and it's meadow-like clearings bring the illusion of the countryside to the city. If Nauset receives some of the stimulus money (which it's inhabitants believe their rightly entitled to), then a proposal has been made to finish the pathway to the north and extend it all the way to the Smith Scargo River Preserve,and thus connecting a wide swath of parkland throughout Iyannough.




     The park continues along Irvin Street until it meets the businesses and apartments lining Shepard Street.




      Finally, at last we come to the rock itself, Hokum Rock, that is. Nestled between the road and rails, and situated across from the heavy industry region, the rock is a testament to the city's roots and to the history of the area. Legend has it that the rock got it's name from a wise old Native American who used to live about the rock. Resistant to learning proper English, and an avid preserver of tradition and Native culture, the wise man secluded himself from the rest of the Nauset tribe when they began to accept the new settler's ways. Whenever anyone happened to chance by the rock, he would shout out, "Who Come?", or in his garbled English, "Ho-Kum". Thus the rock is named, after a great preserver of the past, and life before the white men came across the sea.




      Crossing the tracks, we come to the larger Hokum Rock Park South. This side of the park features much of the same 'country' feel as the north side. The south side however has two treasures, Guppy Pond, and more importantly, Morley Chapel. Morley Chapel is a quaint wooden chapel that lies in the middle of the park. Constructed in 1856 the Chapel has played host to many local celebrity weddings, including those of Carl Hammond and Jennifer Rosalie, and John Scoddard and Melanie Trance.
      It is rumored that it's architect Jacob Morley built a sister church somewhere in the country, where his wife and himself are buried. When it was revealed by his grandson's dying wish, that the sister church lay in fact in the Nauset area, it sparked a cottage industry of avid explorers, historians and entrepreneurs all searching for the lost church. Although no one has found it, the thrill of discovery lives on, with everyone hoping that they'll be the one to discover it.




      Hokum Rock Parkway ends when it reaches the busy thoroughfare of Route 320. 320 wraps around the edge of the south park, and intersects with Drake Street near Morley Chapel.




      Here's a view of the south park and Guppy Pond along Drake Street. Spotlights set Morley Chapel aglow amid the surrounding trees.




      Here's the north park by Irvin Street at dusk. Looks as though a pretty bad multi-car accident has just occurred, sending a few cars spiraling off the road into the surrounding flower fields.




      A peaceful shot of Hokum Rock Park as an Amtrak train cruises on and out of the city, it's destination most likely the city of Narragansett.




      Next update we'll continue along Drake Street and be back into the thick of Iyannough. Here's where the rails cross Drake Street by the western corner of the south park.






dedgren- Thank you so much for your comment David! I certainly hope your right, I have lot's of big plans in the future for Nauset, which I hope will come to reality!

[Albus of Garaway]

I love Nauset.

I mean, what else can I say? It's so welcoming, it's as if it is begging me to feast my eyes upon its twisting streets, jumbled buildings, busy highways, and old brick apartments. It reminds me so much of so many places I've been and seen. I love, love, love it!

Hokum rock is really nice looking. The way you arranged those rocks is perfect, although it's a shame to see the industry right next to it...but hey, that's how life works sometimes. Also, that medical group sounds scary. I understand protests, but murders?! They must really be into their cause.