Colossus Farming 1.0

Whoa, I can't believe I have not even commented this file yet!

I've been following the creation of this mod for a while, and I must say that it is a huge, almost daunting task to make something like this. Having made the basic IRM, I think I have a vague idea of how much work went into this endeavour: it starts with scouring the upload areas for suitable buildings, tinkering with the concept, slogging through prop packs and taking note of anything that might become useful and much more, and this is way before the first lot even comes to life!

What follows is a long process of shoving stuff around, trying out things, and - not to forget - lots of mind-numbing grunt work, number crunching, editing.

The final step is documentation, which is always a drag for me - and I haven't managed to include charming details such as the recommendation to save the dependencies installation for a rainy day.

Looking beyond the work that I know was involved here, I should also mention that many of the lots struck me as very original and clever combinations of industrial buildings with farm props, all paired with quite credible background stories, immaculate lotting, and the inclusion of some self-made (or self-converted/modded) assets.

All in all, this is one of THE spectacular uploads in 2017 and by far the biggest and best treatment farming in SC4 has received in a long time. Hats off for pulling this through, Mr. Fantozzi, and both thumbs up!

 

As a lot maker I can attest to the fact that it must have been one colossal undertaking.

You sir just won the farmer of the year award!!

Astonishing amount of work and a lot of variety. Farming is a fairly under-represented area of SC4: kudos for filling the gap with such an interesting array of lots and props 

Impressive! There's no quantity vs quality dichotomy here, the lotting is greatly detailed and thematically consistent, and the diversity of lots and fields is just awesome, and I love that you also included filler and supporting lots to complete the theme. This is one of the best mods that have come out in the year! Now I have to start an agriculture-centered region!

Looks like I'm going to be rebuilding every single agricultural area in my region. 

The lotting looks fantastic and the sheer diversity of everything is mind-boggling! I love that you get 10(!) stages of farms to truly watch your agriculture go from humble fields to giant futuristic vertical farms. The time and amount of work you put into this set is nothing short of extraordinary!

Now if you'll excuse me, it's time to do some dependency hunting...

Old MacDonald have a farm.... E-I-E-I-O...... Is farming time! 

thank you   I just finally around to putting this in my plugin folder an I am very impressed with the variety and highly detailed use of props   also the custom sounds are a real pleasure   I especially like the birdsong

Great stuff @Fantozzi! Once I manage to find time and play the game and go agricultural I'll find a way to use this nice set! Thanks for making and sharing it!

- Tyberius

As you say, I took the time to install everything on a rainy afternoon. And what a reward! simply beautiful, I love all these small farms which immediately gives a more authentic look to my rural region. I wonder if I'm not going to destroy everything to see your farms grow. I give you a 6th star for all this work, lotting, ... "aux petits oignons"!

Can't believe I uploaded this at the time without commenting. I assume I was overwhelmed.

Still am.

(Even more so now that I have tried my hand at lotting)

  

now thats a great upload! Incredibile !

Outstanding work!

Finally happened!!!

 

 

Wow, this is a mega-contribution to the community and a huge undertaking. Is it too late for a Trixie?  Thanks for sharing your work — so, so creative!