U-Build-It SE - Daloa Sights

[RickD]

The hiking trails are very nice. Cool to see that you are really picking up your reader's ideas. 

I think new farms could be developed around the airfield.

[emgmod]

***Replies***

marsh, 976: Thank you!
RickD: The point of U-Build-It is using reader ideas! And sometimes doing your own thing!

(This is a fake update)

The Invernessen City Council unanimously decided to build the best thing ever in Invernessen. Plans were drawn, and this epic was built.

In all of my days I have not set my eyes upon something so beautiful. The shimmering golder pillar in a gilded moat speaks of the difficulty of life and the hardship that is the human condition. The monoliths leading to the throne of Nuclear Starbucks stir the emotions, beckoning to happier days. The various methods of access create focal point for all races and religions to come together in a fondue of peace, but the radiation is the pestilence of our nature lasting millennia on end. I fear I must cut my praise short, the tears of joy are trickling down my cheek and my hyperventilation from the excitement is making me light headed. I bid you, sweet Nuclear Starbucks, adieu.

(Yes, I am missing Dependencies)

The effects were profound. Invernessen quickly received the world record for being the most radiated city in the world. The few remaining residents mutated into cars.


A daily freight train arrives at Invernessen Station and delivers fresh radiation to the rest of Illu'a.


Farms provide the main staple of the post-Nuclear Starbucks economy. Here, crops are mixed in with large amounts of radiation, smog, and garbage.


However, all is not well. The Invernessen Geothermal Station can run by itself, but only for so long. As the mutated car-people can't get inside to operate the station, it eventually shuts off.

[RickD]

Interesting. But ... Huh? 

[CSGdesign]

The effects were profound. Invernessen quickly received the world record for being the most radiated city in the world. The few remaining residents mutated into cars.

I lol'd.
Very funny.

RickD - you aren't aware of the Simtropolis-Approved Spam Upload at Simtropolis which is "Nuclear Starbucks"?
It's a running gag where they make a ridiculously over-radiated, over-polluting, over-dependency lot.  It's been going for a couple of years now I think, starting with one that TheQuiltedLlama uploaded.
It's the only spam upload that is allowed now as far as I know.  Pretty sure there's been a crackdown on all the rest.

I think emg's done a nice job of incorporating it.
However clearly it is so highly irradiated that it sucks the entire storyline into a parallel dimension.   

[RickD]

Ohh, I didn't get that. 

Thanks for explaining.

[sumwonyuno]

Heh, at least it wasn't anything serious... 

[emgmod]

***Replies***

Who needs replies? It's Nuclear Starbucks. I don't have to explain anything.



Plans were changed. A new trail plan was established because people drawing lines on a Region View picture using the Gimp can't see elevation changes. One trail was abandoned in favor of a new trail leading to the Idunwanna Falls. Be prepared to get wet.


The Idunwanna Falls Trail starts in the northern area of Invernessen, where people can also trek through the forest on ATVs.


Down the road, the tracks cross a stream. Most offroaders continue past the river, while hikers go upstream on the wide riverbank.


The top of the trail leads to the Idunwanna Falls. Let's take a swim!


Region View.


Plugins featured in this update:
Jeronij Ploppable Water Rapids and waterfall, - For the falls

***I need from you today...***
Any suggestions for new trails?
Are there any ways to further prevent eco-terrorism?
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.

[marsh]

Yay! more trails! I love hikeing 

You did a good job on those streams.

,marsh 

[starfinder9659]

beautiful 

[emgmod]

***Replies***

marsh, starfinder9659 : Thank you!



I thought that uploading the whole region view would be a good idea to show everyone the Invernessac Valley. Click for full size.


Plugins featured in this update:
Sawtooth's Region Census v0.8 - Used to create the region view

***I need from you today...***
See any place where you want something new to be built?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen. Just post the name here. Limit 1 per person
*NEW* Name nature landmarks! Point out a nature feature and name it! Just post where it is and the name. Limit 1 per person.

[RickD]

Cool region. Maybe you could build another village somewhere in the northeast.

[daryl7478]

I think I have a name for a street, if it's by a river, Riverside Street. If not, Central Ave.

[Nanami]

Great region!

[sumwonyuno]

I love that region view!  To think, I was already amazed with the the limited part of the region that we've gotten to know.     The rest is absolutely stunning!

[dragonshardz]

Looks like a modified map. What was the original map?

[emgmod]

***Replies***

RickD: Thank you! I was thinking of a second town, and that might just be the spot.
daryl7478 : Got it.
976, sumwonyuno: Thank You!
dragonshardz: I modified it a little for building purposes. The original map is here: http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1055



And here's the progress on the third trail, leading east to the mountains. It starts on the Serpent Snakeway, the newly paved road leading to Cedar Shores East.


The trail passes a small farm. At this point, motor vehicles can go on the trail. However, the trail narrows to a point where only hikers can access the trail.


Past the point where vehicles can't go, the trail quickly turns left into the mountainside.


The top of this trail leads to a few cabins. You can rent them by going to either Invernessen Town Hall or Cedar Shores West.


With no amenities anywhere nearby, not even electricity, these cabins are perfect for seclusion. Even the view of the rest of the valley is designed to hide civilization.


Who could forget an overview?


Bonus picture: I learned how to reskin automata.


Plugins featured in this update:
I'm too lazy to get links. I'm not the only person in this forum being lazy.

***I need from you today...***
Any suggestions for new trails?
I'm thinking of making a second town. Where should it be built? (see map in previous update)
Where to expand the farms?
Sign up for the Name-A-Road Program! You get to name one road in Invernessen.

[RickD]

Great work again. I like the idea with the farm. However, in the first picture I don't really like the sidewalks there. I think it would be better with the NAM's rural roads. They have no sidewalks.

[Battlecat]

Great couple of updates.   I like how rugged your region is! 

For a new town, assuming the top of your map is north, how about at the south end of the North lake near the bay which appears to be right on the boundary between two tiles.  It would be a pretty good spot for a recreational town with a couple marinas. 

[KoV Liberty]

Very good Emgmod! I didnt see the map but how about a small town just west of the airport (assuming your map is north) in the valley.

Alex

[figui]

great updates; nice region.

i'll post my candidates places for settling a new city (the red dots):


mauricio.