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DOCKWORKERS
The Great Age of Discovery transpired between the 15th and 17th Centuries when ships of the European monarchies sailed to the far corners of the Earth in search of – what else – trade. And the 19th Century could truly have been said to be the Age of Industry and Commerce – fuelled by the bustle and wealth of seaports such as Liverpool, London, Hamburg, and Rotterdam. And before that, the cities of the ancient Hanseatic League had created thriving harbours for trade.
But behind the romance and adventure of the High Seas – and the lure of fantastic wealth – were the simple dock workers. The men who’s daily labour kept the cosmos in motion. They were not rich, nor famous, but every day they unloaded ships arriving with exotic cargoes and loaded other ships with cargoes bound for equally exotic destinations. In the days of the Hanseatic League, the stevedores (dock labourers) formed “brotherhoods”, and the jobs were passed from father to son. During Henry VIII’s reign the “London Dockmen” formed a “Guild” and were granted a Royal Charter to accept young boys into apprenticeship. “Dockmen” were vital and essential elements of every harbour – big or small.
The “people” in SC4 are just as vital – they bring our carefully crafted scenes to “life”. Without them, the cities in the game would be “lifeless” – a series of “Ghost towns”. Harbours and seaports are crowded, bustling places with work in progress in all directions. We have created an ingenious series of dock workers that will help you bring your harbours to life and lend authenticity to your scenes.
How to use
This pack contains .SC4model-files and props as .SC4desc-files. So, by installing this pack nothing will directly appear in your game. You can use the props on your own lots or convert the SC4models into buildings, as you please. Since most props are to be used on water lots and props naturally align with the surface level, they will sink to the sea floor, if you do not stick to the guidelines on how to use props on water lots. Finally you will need to follow the instructions on how to make a lot transparent.
You will find the props in any Lot-Editor under the prefix A_1P_h_
As per request from the community, I have also included a version of the ship without historic flags and crew.
Please visit @Dreadnought's CJ to get detailed descriptions and the historical backgrounds to these prop packs. You will see a wonderful display of the results of our long collaboration there and can get a preview of what might be hidden in the coming prop packs or simply get some inspiration for your own harbour!
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