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Heimen (Nova)

Come see The Federated Kingdom of Heimen

City Journal Archive

Oortsweeghe Telescope

Posted by vivapanda , Apr-27 2012 -

Replies from the "Forum" CJ section That's a clever idea with the bikepaths between the roads. I like it! @Jack3oh3: I place a lot of biking paths between my roads, it creates nice wide, green avenues. Still looking good. Great stuff again @Schulmanator: Thanks a lot, I’m happy you still enjoy it! very nice and calm train ride, i like it! That last picture looks really nice, the tunnels, the station, the parks and the units make it feel really real. great work... Go to this entry →

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6 Comments, Last comment by ggamgus , Apr 27, 2012 - 07:36 PM

Ture Rail Line

Posted by vivapanda , Apr-21 2012 -

Replies from “Eskintuna National Park” From the “old” CJ section: Awesome update, love the peaceful greenery of it all. @Fox: Thanks! That’s what I tried to make it like. From the “new” CJ section: Cool update, and love the wiki links. @Fox: Antoher comment? I like that! I have the wiki links to provide information for the ones interested, so I won’t bore all the others I’m glad you like them dislike ..... dis i like @Kakado_to_save: Huh? You confuse me So I guess you l... Go to this entry →

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3 Comments, Last comment by ggamgus , Apr 22, 2012 - 11:35 AM

Eskintuna National Park

Posted by vivapanda , Apr-17 2012 -

Thanks everyone for the massive reply on last update, it means a lot to me From “Old” CJ section: That ring road looks really great! Good job I must say! @Hampi: Thank you! I was happy how it turned out, I’m glad you like it too Very nice ring road, it looks amazing. @City_Master: Thanks, once I’m finished building I’ll show the second part! Lovely update, I like the ring road is so curvy, and smooth hilly. Looks good! @Sim_link: That’s what I tried to a... Go to this entry →

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9 Comments, Last comment by Jetty Jockey , Apr 19, 2012 - 02:47 PM

Ture Ring Road I

Posted by vivapanda , Apr-15 2012 -

From “Biking Tour I” Your bike network rocks... nice work! @Shanemelbourne: Thanks, I’m glad you like it! From “Station Square” Intriguing, look forward to more... @Sim_Link: Thank you! More will follow certainly Very nice work and pictures. It looks like a great place to live, so open and green with a lot of water. Those green retaining walls look really good as well. Where did you find them @Rewright: Thank you, that’s exactly what I’m trying to create They are par... Go to this entry →

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8 Comments, Last comment by coffianapolister , Apr 16, 2012 - 05:56 AM

Station Square

Posted by vivapanda , Apr-05 2012 -

Odors enter my nose as I walk along the stands. The suns shines on my head and colours the world in red. I sit down at the café and see the trains come along. I never actually used railways in SC4 but the more railways and maps I saw in other CJs the more I wanted to have them too, this is the very first start, more to follow… Great tour! But I am exhausted from the bike trip. I need a limo to take me back to the hotel... preferably a limo with a bike rack! :duck: @Schulman... Go to this entry →

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Biking Tour I

Posted by vivapanda , Mar-31 2012 -

A lot of replies from a lot of different entries, thanks everyone! From: “Make over at Outer Port part deux: Great update vivapanda! Really like the looks city here. @Hampi: Thanks you! You can see more of the city in this update, I hope you like it too! From: “A warm summer evening” wow, I am really amazed! @Pielover: Thank you so much! Great entry... *giggle* What'chu gigglin' at?! In the iPod picture, it says "...after Illium City was... Go to this entry →

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3 Comments, Last comment by shanemelbourne , Apr 10, 2012 - 05:01 PM

Alexander Park

Posted by vivapanda , Mar-01 2012 -

Ooooh, I really love the first picture. All nature-like and such - great effect! @Sim_Link: Thanks! I have a lot of nature in my region. I’ll do an update about it soon The islands are awesome! Perhaps Katje Eiland will host some sort of Schulmania-themed feline festival someday... that'd be fun! @Schulmanator: I’m glad you like the islands! The festival is a great idea! We’ll work that out one day! Your newsfeed is done very well - totally convincing. @Benedict: Thank you, I thi... Go to this entry →

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4 Comments, Last comment by mystic_destiny , Mar 02, 2012 - 04:27 AM

Nova application

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-28 2012 -

Replies will be done in the next update I recently read about a project called "Nova" I liked it and send in a application Have a look here before or after you read this: http://novaproject.forumotion.com/ everyone is free to join! Most of the images will be familiar to you, but I wanted to post this anyway Hello evereyone, I present to you my application for the Federated Kingdom of Heimen, or short Heimen. Below you can see the flag of Heimen. Blue stands fo the, lakes, the ocean... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by LastTrueChamp , Feb 28, 2012 - 10:59 PM

A warm summer evening

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-27 2012 -

I want to thank you for all the comments! Very Nice! I like the us of those sea walls @ Ee99: Thanks! Though I believe those were meant to be retainment walls All around awesome. The port looks good and I like the iPhone news... Well done ... Rock on!!! @Schulmanator:Thank you! I’m glad you liked it, this time I’ve got another iPhone news! I love those condos. And the retaining walls must have taken so much time. I like it! @Jack30h3: It actually wans’t that much work, I recently... Go to this entry →

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3 Comments, Last comment by ggamgus , Mar 03, 2012 - 09:21 PM

Make over at Outer Port part deux

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-26 2012 -

Looking good, love the construction. Look forward to the new subdivision. @Sim_Link: Thanks a lot! Your CJ Windermere & Taschereau are a great inspiration to me J Nice job! Though some more MMP flora would be nice! @Hahei Thanks a lot! I don’t have Rush Hour so 99% of custom content doesn’t work, this unfortunatly includes MMP flora L thanks for giving telling though Fantastic news report! The image is a little blurry, but otherwise it looks great! If you have Photoshop, I could... Go to this entry →

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2 Comments, Last comment by Hampi , Mar 20, 2012 - 05:40 AM

Breaking news by the Heimen Telegraph

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-25 2012 -

Breaking news: Illium City is liberated, have a look here Sources: Illium News, by DaTShikinhed Heimen Press Bureau (HPB) Tomorrow we'll have a look at Port Avenue. Go to this entry →

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Make over at Outer Port part I

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-24 2012 -

Nice! I like it. And for islands, how about: Eik Eiland, Esdoorn Eiland, Maaxis Eiland [a little liberty with the Dutch... ], Groen Eiland, Weinig Eiland, Simtropolistaad Eiland [another liberty...], and of course Katje Eiland! @Schulmanator: I’m glad you like it. Those names are great! Is Katje Eiland founded by feline immigrants? Haha This looks really nice. Good job @Adooxx: I’m happy you enjoyed it, thanks a lot! That is amazing work there!Although I wouldn't want to ride... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by hahei , Feb 24, 2012 - 07:29 PM

Region update

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-20 2012 -

Replies will be done in the next update Today I only have a quick update for you a sattelite map and a map with the name of all cities and villages added. If there are any place you would like to see closer, leave a comment! Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by hahei , Feb 21, 2012 - 07:40 AM

Loopmond Stronghold

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-18 2012 -

I ended up at number 7 in the Bens’ top ten. I want to thank you all a lot for making this, what I never thought could happen, true. You can still hand in your island names I have some island names in mind. But, before I offer them, do you have any parameters or preferences for the type of name? @Schulmanator: Actually I don't! Use you imagination! It's turning out really well I like it! @Datshikinhed:Thanks a lot! I hope I can develop the area soon. Stunning update! Love the wetlan... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by NMUSpidey , Feb 18, 2012 - 06:14 PM

Terrafroming | Have a look at the yet untouched areas of Heimen

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-16 2012 -

New banners Very nice. I like the 'random zoning' technique to make the rural towns... @Harrythecat:Thanks a lot! I kinda developed it after making a lot of rural villages. I would recommend some taller trees and other flora to make a natural retainment wall instead of the gray stone texture, but feel free to do what you like. Keep up the good work , you have lots of potential. @ 10000000000000: I don’t have Rush Hour, so almost any custom content doesn’t work L Thanks for n... Go to this entry →

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2 Comments, Last comment by NMUSpidey , Feb 17, 2012 - 05:51 AM

Roadtrip trough Stroomland

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-10 2012 -

Replies. @Schulmanator: Yes it was, imagine biking in that cold. I had to and it is a bad as it sounds like.(there is something nice at it in some way) Next week the temperatures are going back to normal which means I can no longer ice skate L. I’m glad you liked the flag, this week I made some more pictures in gimp. @YUUU: Thanks! @NMUspidey: Yes it usually never happens here either, it was the coldest week since 1944 I believe, "the Winter of hunger" Today I wanted to do s... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by harrythecat , Feb 11, 2012 - 10:25 AM

Winter in Heimen - The Heimen Telegraph

Posted by vivapanda , Feb-04 2012 -

Winter in Heimen - The Heimen Telegraph I had five replies on last update, thanks a lot! You brought me in the bens top ten +10, something I couldn't even have dreamt of Replies: @Wiecher: DaTShikinged made the world map, I edited the maps. @DaTShikinhed: Thank you! @Simbourgeois: Thank you, I'm a kind of a map geek @Adooxx: Thank you! Dankjewel! @Rewrright: Thanks! I am planning on some storyline to make those relations come of use. Introdution: This mo... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by NMUSpidey , Feb 04, 2012 - 06:59 AM

Therum, Heimen

The planet Therum

Posted by vivapanda , Jan-28 2012 -

Replies @Adooxx: Thank you, it was meant to be that way @Benedict: Thanks a lot! I hope you will like the next real update too! The planet Therum Heimen is located on the Planet Therum, together with The Illium Empire by daTSchikinhed The relations between Heimen and the other countries on Therum. Illium is currently at war with the Calistan Federation, Heimen does support Illium though it does not fight in the war (yet?) These are the major cities I have build in game... Go to this entry →

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Looperweg | B2

Posted by vivapanda , Jan-20 2012 -

Replies @Schulmanator: Thanks, I really like it here! @Skyscraper241: Thank you! @Jakis: No it actually isn't I use a free grass mod, and the cycle paths a really cheap in maintence @TowerDude: I'm not really sure what you mean by "clam", but thanks probably! This update is about the Looperweg (Road of the Loop)or B-route2 that goes from the city of Arden to the rural southwest and follows the river Loop It is loosely inspired by a road close to where I l... Go to this entry →

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Heurne Avenue

Posted by vivapanda , in Bijsterveld Jan-17 2012 -

Replies Sim_Link said: QuoteWelcome to the old CJ section! I really like the look of what you have going here, I like that path that runs through the middle of the first picture. Look forward to more! Thanks a lot! I’m really happy with that path since it is one of the few custom content that works. Skyscraper241 said: QuoteLove the rgion view. Use a little more Costum Content buildings. Thank you, I’m working hard to make the borders between the citytiles dissapear from... Go to this entry →

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2 Comments, Last comment by TowerDude , Jan 17, 2012 - 12:53 PM

Rebuilding the city

Posted by vivapanda , Jan-04 2012 -

Replies: Escilanvia said:QuoteAmazing work, excellent job Thanks a lot! A little late, but a happy 2012 to all of you! Currently I'm rebuilding Bijsterveld part by part,this is how that goes: Before Rezoning And the result As last a mosaic of the city center I hope you liked it please leave comment and +1 if you did Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by Utvaw , Jan 05, 2012 - 12:07 AM

Bijsterveld 2.0

Posted by vivapanda , Dec-27 2011 -

10000000000000 said QuoteNice region! Did you make all that with the reconciliation tool? I am not sure what you mean bu "reconcilitation" but I made the entire region by hand if that's what you're meaning JGellock said QuoteHi there. This is actually a nice map of the network. The layout and colors work well together. You may want to re-size it so it can be viewed properly. Thanks for noticing, on my computer it work fine but on my iPod I had the same problem as you... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by escilnavia , Dec 27, 2011 - 04:56 PM

Bijsterveld Beltway

Posted by vivapanda , Dec-16 2011 -

I hope I can find the time to make a real update soon, but for now a map of the Bijsterveld Beltway: click for full quality Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by JGellock , Dec 16, 2011 - 10:54 AM

Region view

Posted by vivapanda , Oct-07 2011 -

QuoteThe new canals look pretty good. It's nice to have level crossings instead of those awkward hills the game seems to need to cross water. Maybe it's because of hurricane storm surge or tsunami regulations... Well, Bijsterveld lies below sealvel so that might be it But yes it is really better it doesn't only look better but there is also more space to build QuoteCanals could be of good use In game not ofcourse but they do look awesome I had some really busy weeks (school,... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by 10000000000000 , Oct 07, 2011 - 11:30 AM

Bijsterveld canals | Rebuild

Posted by vivapanda , Aug-29 2011 -

Replies: 111222333444 (I must confess I copy+cut'd that) QuoteThanks for referring to us. Although it would be the end of the month (August 31) til we publish again... EDIT: I don't know if I would build an embassy to your country yet.... I'm looking forward to the the 31st! I will let you know if I come up with something. And you have plenty of time to think about it. It's the proud of Bijsterveld, they are at least one time one every postcard: the Bijsterveld canals... Go to this entry →

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2 Comments, Last comment by 111222333444 , Aug 29, 2011 - 10:24 PM

Heimen Square | Bijsterveld

Posted by vivapanda , Aug-25 2011 -

Replies: Schulmanator:QuoteA nice looking area, but it looks like quite a pollution cloud over the industrial area. Yes there is, but I kept the Dirty Industries there to keep the port look. avrelivs:Quote..it is possible to get those dutch bats/lots to grow, but the whole process can get very involved. I should just buy Rush Hour I think. Hello all, I'm still alive, there weren't any updates for I believe allmost two months because of busy school, testweeks and a month on holiday... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by 111222333444 , Aug 25, 2011 - 02:57 PM

Bijsterveld | Western quarter

Posted by vivapanda , Jun-14 2011 -

@TowerDude: Thank you, I took a look at a real Wiki and then did something in Paint and this is how it turned out Bijsterveld, Bijsterland This entry I'll go futher with Bijsterveld the Westerkwartier (Western quarter) this time The Western quarter lies north of the port I've showed you earlier, now not too much words, the pictures will tell you... Bijsterveld Golf Club along the port avenue Houses along the old lake shore Catholic St.-Johannes (St. John) and hte protestantic Will... Go to this entry →

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2 Comments, Last comment by avrelivs , Jun 15, 2011 - 12:23 AM

Re-introduction| Wiki, regionviews, stats

Posted by vivapanda , Jun-11 2011 -

First of all I apoligize for making not an uopdate for a very very very long time, I just was too busy with school. So I decided to make an update 3 days ago, but fro some akward reason simtropolis wouldn't open. anyway, today the site worked again, but in the meanwhile I builded some major cities, so I had to do it all over. I made a re-introduction to give you a better introduction thanm the first one. In the beginning I builded in three different regions, now only one is left, Feldrit... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by TowerDude , Jun 11, 2011 - 12:32 PM

Bijsterveld | overview and port area

Posted by vivapanda , in 10. Bijsterveld |Overview ..., Bijsterveld Apr-26 2011 -

Replies: NMUspidey: Thanks for that good idea! I immediately tested it on a new city and it turned out like this: It’s time to visit the capital Bijsterveld (Bijsterfield). The city area used to be a lake, the Bijstermeer (Bijsterlake) but when Heimen received its independence in 1649 from Spain, a year after the Netherlands the first act of the new government was to dround the lake to create new farmlands. When Napoleon left the country in 1815 the people wanted to start all over, a... Go to this entry →

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Soetedal | Valley village

Posted by vivapanda , in 9. Soetedal | Valley village Mar-26 2011 -

And as an addition to the replies: the custom content you do see is homemade. This time we take a look at the village Soetedal, wich means, litteraly translated "Sweetvalley" It is a small village lying in the valley with on bode sides walls of hills. I wanted to publish this entry yesterday, but when I was finished with it Internet Explorer crashed Well, this time I prepared a HUGE uptade, so I hope enjoy it! An overview of the town an dits mainroads, in de centre you c... Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by NMUSpidey , Mar 26, 2011 - 05:40 PM

Eckel | Capital suburb

Posted by vivapanda , in 8. Eckel | Capital suburb, Bijsterveld Mar-18 2011 -

Rolling hills covered with farms and fields, Windmills on the hilltops: Welcome to the capital province Bijsterveld! Allmost without noticing the farmfields make place for the suburbantowns Eckel is a nice place to live: on the edge of the capital but still close tot the nature and has a lot of space around it [whoops forgot to cut of the yellow pause line ] Eckel has a nice mall, well mall maybe not the right word, because it's in open air, let's call it "Eckel sh... Go to this entry →

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3 Comments, Last comment by MrMAvE94 , Mar 21, 2011 - 02:01 PM

Bijsterveld mosaic

Posted by vivapanda , in Bijsterveld, 7. Bijsterveld mosaic Mar-07 2011 -

I'm working on a big city, but in the meanwhile a sort of teaser of Bijsterveld: -Click here for full resolution- Go to this entry →

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1 Comments, Last comment by ImVhOzzi , Mar 07, 2011 - 02:59 PM

Introduction

Posted by vivapanda , in 1. Introduction Jan-10 2011 -

Edit 17/1/12: I'm sorry about the images that don't work, please fast forward to a newer update. I'll bring the back soon! <a title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" target="_blank" href="http://img573.imageshack.us/i/ontdek.jpg/"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/1076/ontdek.jpg" /></a> <p>In this CJ I'll use the natural growth principe, and try to make beati... Go to this entry →

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5 Comments, Last comment by simmytu , Feb 05, 2011 - 03:16 AM