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Cutaway Texture Mod 2.0  2.0.0

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Cutaway Texture Mod 2.0, by CoriBoom and Raymond
This new version supersedes the prior one, because this new version has the original mod plus three new styles.
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This is a terrain cutaway mod in HD resolution (1024x1024) and Normal resolution(256x256) textures.
It replaces that default cutaway Maxis textures, They can be used with standard definition terrain mods as well.

Many thanks to Cori and CB !! @CorinaMarie @Cyclone Boom,
I still remembered when that little newbie cautiously asked the help from Cori couple of months ago, How generous help he got.
I still remembered after the first version, A gentleman knocked on my door and inspired me with his kind and beautiful modification.
During development of this Mod, I received many good ideas and advices from them, Thank you! Dear CoriBoom !! :}

-- Raymond

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DEPENDENCIES:

There are no dependencies required for this file.

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INSTALLATION:

To install, simply unzip the contents of this file into a folder outside of plugins folder, Then choose one of the DAT file which you prefer and simply drop it into the Plugins folder (Or you can put it in to any directory in Plugins as well).
Each Style has a corresponding picture which name is similar to the Style file's name.
The textures in the DAT file will be loaded and will overwrite the defaults(Maxis).

Note:
1) In order to utilize HD textures you had better rendering in hardware mode, otherwise you may experience a crash to desktop.
2) If you have already installed a cutaway texture include in your terrain MOD or others, you need to make sure My MOD loaded after them. e.g. Put it into prefix 'z___*' or 'z____*' directory.
3) In order to see the changes from region view, unfortunately, you will need to load each city and save it.

Thanks.
-- Raymond

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Cyclone Boom

   4 of 4 members found this review helpful 4 / 4 members

Bravo, Raymond! *:thumb:

The detail you've put into each of the layers is marvellously magnificent. How you've added the thin soil layer with tree roots showing through, and then a sandy layer with the various rocks below. Since you've made each variation to HD standards also, it means when zooming into the city sides and each is clearly seen with visible sharpness in the texture quality. You've done a wonderful job here.

Here's a close-up preview of the Style 4 variant:

Raymond Cutaway Mod v4 - Preview 01.jpg


It's great how you've released all 4 of your mods to give people choice of which one they prefer. Each of them are incredibly superior to the Maxis original. Also like with water and terrain mods, you've set a new standard of realism. Very well done! *:8)

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rsc204

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

Looks great, thanks :).

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hugues aroux

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Super! number 4 Adopted !

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brancra

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I tested this and it looks great, adds some nice visual pop to the landmass! Thanks!

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sejr99999

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thank you  all your custom content for SC4 is of high quality and unique too    beautiful strata for geologists to admire

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thingfishs

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Nice work Raymond! I've always wanted more "cutaway" alternatives, and I agree with angelucho22's comment re. the lava.

3 & 4 are looking good to me, thanks. I like seeing that you're trying lots of ways of improving the game via custom content, keep it up!

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CorinaMarie

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Exquisitely beautiful! Style 4 is my favorite. *:)

I've loaded and saved all of the edge tiles in my region so each city preview is updated. This looks so much more realistic than the old Maxis city tile cutaway side views.

Very nice work. *:thumb:

P.S. It is kind of you to suggest that your mod is by CB and me and you. Everyone should know that it is all your creation. CB and I merely provided suggestions and feedback. *;)

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angelucho22

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Excellent!!! the first version was amazing, but always think was a little bit weird with the lava showing.. i will test the other versions... thanks!!!

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Terring

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This mod is awesome and highly recommended to anybody wants to give the game a breath of fresh air. Those textures are so detailed and their quality just can't be described with works. Actually, there is one word, and that word is "thanks" for making this mod :D

The first style is my favorite. Having magma under your cities gives you a feel of danger and change, making it so badass *:thumb:

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Tyberius06

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Woow it's a pretty cool mod. Thanks for making and sharing it! 

- Tyberius

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