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A Few Airport Enhancements  1.0

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This file contains several lots which enhance the gaming experience with airports. They were inspired by joerg's airport set, and two files owe their existence to Marrast's overpass set. I would like to thank these two extremely gifted creators for making the following additions possible. I created these lots because to me, the terminals included with joerg's set were too large, and they lacked realistic airbridges. My airbridges are in fact the back side of semi-trailer, but they give a very realistic feeling. These lots also rely on joerg's set to make any sense at all during the game (unless you absolutely insist on having one of my terminals clumsily attached to the outside of a "small international airport" :)

 

1. Two lots which enable you to create an Atlanta-Hartsfield type airport - a landside airport with air bridges, and a modular midfield concourse you can plop in any combination you want. This is designed for use with joerg's "767 parking" lot, or with my custom middle-sized jet parking, also included.

2. A landside terminal which is built over a functional avenue (this uses Marrast's set), and projects two piers to which you can attach the aforementioned concourses.

3. A terminal inspired by Chicago - O'hare pier-type terminals. This one also has air bridges, and even a ground traffic control center on top of the building.

4. Ever wanted a road to go under a taxiway? Now you can - as I used Marrast's avenue-avenue underpass and replaced the upper road with a taxiway. Gives you airport realism and ease of planning - no more roads detouring the whole airport just to get to the other side of the complex.

 

For these lots to work, simply put them in your plug-in folder. I also recommend using the transport fix found in Simtropolis's mods area, and of course joerg's airport set, without which this whole set is worthless. Please let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see - such as other terminals inspired by real-life airports.




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Two quick questions: 1 - Do you have a link to Marrasts set or know the title of the lot so we can look it up in STEX 2 - Do these appear in airport menu? Looks great by the way!

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hmmm... that's pretty interesting. I've already made roads go under taxiways with the hole digger lots, but this sounds easyer. 10/10

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SWEET!! looks damn awesome! but i squeezing it into a medium sized city may be a problem! when are we going to get 747's replacing those decripid old 707's? and another mod that would be cool would be one that stops the constant droning of the jets with a more realistic one?

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This is a super add-on. The only thing I can think of that the airports need is what Reuben Horsley mentioned. It would be nice if someone would mod the planes and jets (like they have done with trains and autos) to make more types and or differant paint schemes. United, US Air, Jet Blue, Delta ect.

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Again a great addition to my airports. But i would still like to see my airport having some use. Some functionality. At least we can let people work in all the airport buildings.

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Hey Everyone! Forgot to mention one thing: In the regional transportation map, these buildings don't appear as blue airport tiles. I'd be happy if anyone could tell me how to do it, or better still - take the files and add them that trait. I wouldn't mind as long as you credit me.
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By the way, these files appear in the Landmark menu, and cost nothing to build. That's because I didn't know how to put a price tag on them, but I'm sure nobody minds building nice lots for free :)
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Attention: if you want joerg's/my airport tiles to work, they need to be directly connected to a source of electricity - even if you use the power cheat. Also, if the airport is not isolated from the rest of town, the power might be redistributed city-wide and the airport will look unused.

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GR8 1 dude....Just 1 prob...it lookz like a ferengi starship from startrek...They beta noh see ds :P

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My previous message only applies to people who use the power cheat (such as myself...). If you do use the cheat, make sure you have a gas power station (for example) linked only to the airport, thus assuring that all the power will be used by the airport. All non-cheaters needn't do this, of course.

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