Genevra Redux (v2.0)

[BarbarossaS]

  wow, what more can I say! 
and teaser teaser: the eifel tower perhaps? 

[Dark_Jedi06]

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[[Cities & Towns; Montereau]]

     This chapter will introduce several more of Montereau's historic sites while leaving others still a mystery, we will address each in turn. First we see the Stade Rouge, the small copper roofed building flush against the Rhone. Now a famous theater venue, in decades past "the Stade" has been a house of illrepute, deserted building and a bomb shelter. A block down from the opera house is la Gare de Grandeur, the largest rail terminus in the entire nation and the hub of all rail travel throughout Genevra, in addition to servicing large portions of the French borderlands. Once again, we also see the grand spire of an unknown tower casting shadows across the city, this time cutting through the rain and fog of a stormy day...

Carmine: Well I would suggest asking for help somewhere on the forums for your sidewalk problem. And
as for your little request, I haven't forgot about, just been a bit preoccupied and waiting for the right inspiration.

I9113N: Well before going through the trouble of editing my templates I want to make sure your serious about
being active in the SCJU (which is quite possible as an Observer ), once I see your committment then we shall see.

Youcefk69: Like Lyon you say? That's good, because Lyon is only a short ways up the Rhone so I was trying
to emulate it...subconsciously at least.

io_bg: Thank you!

Micheal: And I swear those insights are completely without bias! ...lol. Thanks buddy!

sebes: Oh nonsense, the SCJU is always looking for people who want to be active and dynamic parts of
the Union (though we certainly frown upon those just looking for a badge of honor ) and we are always willing to off help,
comments, ideas and suggestions to anyone with a strong drive. Consider Observership in the SCJU if you'd like to
get your feet wet and see what we're all about.

kimcar: Photoshop is essential for doing something about these terribly drab colors Maxis gave us.

BarbarossaS: Spot on!

[Ennedi]

Beautiful waterfronts and streesides!
The whole city looks colourful and alive. It's a real pleasure to visit your MD 

Adam

[Emperor Stormont]

Ooohhh I liked that update, do like seeing some water/canals and this update was just gorgeous so rich in detail and colour.

Fantastic work Eric

[Sciurus]

Fantastic, beautiful, amazing, you know!!!!
Emmh, if you want french translates, you can send me MPs

Guillaume

[io_bg]

Wow! These mosaics are wonderful!
BTW where did you get those trees on the diagonal side of the canal on the first pic?

[art128]

Awesome update DJ, the walkway along the canal looks excellent and quite calm, a good place to be !
Stunning lotting job as ever, the Gare Du Nord is a very sweet lot.
I just think that the Odeon Theater need a bit more of space between the road and the building (looks how it's in the reality), generally, theater have a big plaza.

Looking forward to more,

Arthur. 

[kimcar]

  Excellent mosaics, and great canals layout. I would like to see an overview if is possible . Have fun

[calibanX]

Yes, very nice mosaics. Fantastic detail work. I concur with kimcar. I would love to see a wider shot of your city.

Geoff

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     Among the Genevrans and the French there is a saying; "la tour ou la tour?". Depending on which nation you find yourself in, the answer to which tower came first, "the tower or the tower?" will be startingly different. In France, the response is often haughty and curt; of course the Eiffel Tower came first. In Genevra, however, many will seek to persuade you with the eloquent language of a revisionist history that claims the Tour de Magne was constructed first. In reality the Genevra tower was built a couple of decades after the famous Eiffel Tower, though it was constructed in a very similar manner. Initially a mockery of the Eiffel Tower (which after the 1889 World's Fair was kept standing, despite being generally viewed as an ugly monument), the Genevran people came to enjoy their new tower much as the French had. Today, the Magne Tower is considered a Genevran oddity, though it is greatly overshadowed by the original pièce de résistance in France.

I'm feeling incredibly lazy at the moment and don't feel like replying to each comment in turn (or perhaps it's because my Calculus book is staring me in the face reminding me I have an exam to study for tomorrow ). Either way, I would like to thank everyone for their support and I hope everyone is enjoying what I've had to show so far. Update will also become slightly less frequent as I'm eating up my Photobucket bandwith rather fast and even had to start up a second account to compensate for it.

Only 11 more comments to Best Sellers, I'm almost there! Thanks everyone!

[dsrwhat316]

Extremely impressive lotting skills you have. I especially like the re-lotting of St. Peter's Basilica. A small touch I noticed that I liked was the median strip added to the road bridge in the second mosaic. It's little details such as that makes your MD stand out.

I hope to see you in the Best Sellers section soon!

~ Dan

[pipishere]

absolutely stunning yet again. I adore the night pics and i would say the Genevran Tower came first lol

[Sciurus]

It's just incredible, but you all reproduce Paris or no?

Guillaume

[BarbarossaS]

Lovely setting you provided there for the Tour de Magne/Eiffel Tower, I really like the way you
put so much detail in.

Good luck with your exam!

[rooker1]

Absolutely awesome pics!
Your use of the Eiffel Tower is very well done and the surrounding area is beautiful.  Great job!

Robin 

[kimcar]

  Excellent work once again with the canal layout. Are you a student of Badsim  keep up your great work 

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      This chapter is an interesting montage of images, showcasing the Tour de Magne as well a handful of new landmarks. The first two are nowhere near the city of Montereau, but instead are located in the heart of the rolling hills and forests that encompass the capital city. The castle is the Château de Chaumont which was named in honor of a previously venerable member of the SCJU, the Empire of Chaumont. The castle dates back several centuries and was built as a retreat for the Genevran monarch. The stone monolith standing in front of the castle was located at the sight first and it is unknown who constructed the beautiful statue; it was named the Fidèle Garde, or Faithful Guard, as it was seen as a symbol of protection over the capital city. Back in the city itself, the structure adorned with a golden dome contains the two houses of Parliament; the House of Peers and the Lower House and is the nexus of government affairs.

dsrwhat316: Hopefully this update will put me over the top! I strain to put in all the little details
and like it very much when people take the time to examine my images and find them.

pip: Glad to see that Royal Cytheria is on our side.

Sciurus: Nope, Genevra is a completely fictional nation. However, I've certainly drawn alot
inspiration from real life French cities.

BarbarossaS: If only luck was all it took...here's to hoping for a huge curve.

rooker1: Thank you very much, beauty is what we aim for!

kimcar: I'd like to think I picked up a trick or two from Badsim...I certainly never considered
using Oppie's canals until I saw how a true master could utilize them.

Here's to Badsim and the credit he deserves!

[Albus of Garaway]

What a beautiful update! I especially love the castle picture. The modern passenger trains running by look magnificent next to the ancient statue and fortress. Wonderful work!

[Swesim]

I only just now found my way to this magnificent MD and I am truly sorry I haven´t seen it before, it is absolutely wonderful!
The massive use of props and custom lots make the city come to life in a beautiful way and the european style always fascinate me.
Like the earlier posters I have to agree that You have managed to create a wonderful mix of old and modern stuff, just like You would find in a real life city of today.
The trains running in front of the castle in the last update could be from any scenic postcard from the river and wine valleys of France and Germany.
I would however like to know where You found the metrostation a few updates back, it looks very nice in the oldtown environment...
I´ll definately hang around for the next updates!

[BarbarossaS]

My my, love the setting you provided for the castle, I'd get on that train just to see it, doesn't matter where it goes 
And of course, your city of Montereau looks as beautiful as ever. Every update again, you startle me with your skill in city planning
and making it happen in LE. 

Here's to good exams and a lot more excellent updates

-Stijn-