Ridge - Times Change...(re-re-opening soon.)

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

Well, Due to the lateness of time i have, I only have time to post 2 teasers for you all. These two are from New Ridge...

Thats so far, I'm going to try to keep the grids to a low this time.... However I Great difficulty laying down roads in any other form....I will try my best.

This is really the only work i did, This is an entrance to a future area, you'll have to stick around and see what im building.. And for the jokesters....Dont tell me what the cliffs look like...Im in no mood to hear it.. Thanks.

New Ridge is located at sea level. (unlike Old Ridge that was way above it.) New Ridge has one nieghbor... I will release the name later and the relation with New Ridge. New Ridge is also a Medium City Square.

I have the Slope Mod Active for this city.

Stage: 1: Basic Transportation. The first chapter or 'stage' will be me working on the roadways and such.

More information will be released at a later time.

Thanks for your support.

                                             -Tommy.

[szarkoz 8]

I'll be waiting for first updates! Nice work there.

[sloppet 3]

nice, but get rid of those awful white arros on the one way rads!

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

Give me the link to the mod that takes them off Sloppet and i will be glad to take them off.

[sloppet 3]

noonewayarrowsmod

here it is!

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

The mod is active: No One Way Road Arrows.

[wallasey 8]

Well, you CJ does exactly what it says on the Tin! I can see a ridge!

[cityhawk 12]

Great start! I look forward to future first updates. (I think this is only the second CJ that I've had the opportunity to comment after the opening.)

[Goin2Chicago 4]

thats a cool road going up onto the ridge. i've never though about doing something like that but then again i've never had anywere i could aply it to. can't wait for more!

[jacqulina 162]

great start

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

Mini Update: I will reply to you all later. I have one picture on the progress i have made.


The basic road network so far. Its a little weird but hey, its 4:17AM... At least its not as griddy.. but it still is a little. Still this is what im up.

Oh and that mountain in the back is a volcano... yet to be named. It goes active every 100 years or so. Due to this, New Ridge may have an earthquake or two upon the arival of that time. Now the volcano is quiet....For now..

Next Stage: 2: Pipes, Water, Power and garbage..

                                                        -Tommy

[Cjah 15]

Nice layout.I must say your CJ delivers a cool ridge and some nice walls....

Great start and yeah good thing those arrows are gone!

[bat 6]

Nice start!

bat

[simmax 0]

I like the ridge, but the road layout in the lower area lacks originality. I'll have a look again when the city will be built up.

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

UPDATE:

New Ridge now has water and a power source and also sanitation. All these services are located in a nieghbor city. Due to New Ridge being a lot smaller than original Ridge.

This is whats powering New Ridge and a lot other cities.(Note: I had to use some cheats to help me with this power and water city, no cheat lots etc are used on New Ridge....I only use them if im in danger of being impeached.)

Power:

Water:

Dont stare at it youll only make yourself dizzy. These Two services power and water the whole region!  800,000mw's. I forgot how many gallons of water,(Get back to you on that one.) Due to this, the city has military standing by right next to everything.

Here is one of the many Jets that fly around the place keeping it safe.

Now Back in New Ridge. I have reenforced the tunnel in the middle of the city.  Made it look a lot better too.

Thats all for now, I hope you have enjoyed this mini. And if you didnt, im sorry.

Next Stage:3: First Developments And First Services.

[sloppet 3]

very er... interesting!

[Zelgadis 638]

Long time no see!  Looks like a very good start.  That road you made going down the hillside is so smooth...  How'd you do that?  Slope mod?

And whoa!  That's a whole lot of power plants!  You could save some space if you downloaded the following Microwave Plant:  https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=11118

It looks beautiful too.    And it produces tons of power.

Looking forward to more!

ISF

[cityhawk 12]

I see your road layout is almost like a spider web. I look forward to seeing what development you will have to line those roads. Also, nice tunnel. 

Great job!

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

Im sorry sloppet, i knew you wouldnt really like this update lol. Development will start the next time i play so it will get more interesting, dont worry.

zelgadis: Yea long time. Yea i used the slope mod for that. I think it came out very well.

Ill look into the new Plant. I really dont care about the Power and Water City because, well its just there to house garbage and power lol.

cityhawk: Im going to try to find some Diagonal buildings to fit on the slanted areas... i hope i can find some...

All: Ill be posting another update sometime this week, depends if i have work..

[oroen 0]

Don't underplay the power of grids. They are a vitally efficient way to lay out a city or even a region and offer great livability to a city's urban core. Early on I made a decision to stray from the grid in Downingsford, and now I am deeply regretting that decision.

That slope up the ridge is interesting. I'm really wondering about that.

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

UPDATE:

Well The First people have moved in.It took about 7 years for New Ridge to get up and going. The population is around 86. So far nothing has gone wrong.

And heres a night shot.

So far all the estimated 86 people go work in the next city where all the power and water plants are. Graphs are showing in about 9 months, the population is going to be 12 times that. Well see what happens..

Really, life is good in New Ridge, you know, being a small town you really have nothing to worry about.. Everyone is at ease, even the volcano is sleeping soundly. Oh and for the record... where everyone built their homes... is right under the volcano. Good thing it only erupts about every 100 years. Well, Thats sort of a good thing...

Thats why they redid the entrance to the Volcanic Observatory  Park on top of the ridge.

This helps traffic when the park opens in about 6 years. In order to get on You have to get off the avenue and get on the road close to the cliffs, to exit just go away from the cliffs. (In other words its a one way entrance and exit found on most theme park entrances and exits. Still dont understand just tell me.lol.)

Next Stage:4: NR Celebrates its first police and fire station! More People move into the Town.

If its slow right now, im sorry all,  It will get better when the population gets up.

And if anyone can give me the link to Simgoobers Prop Pack Vol 1 that would be great. I just downloaded a few new buildings but i need the prop pack in order to use them.  Thanks everyone for your help and support!

PS Sorry i forgot to turn the grid off. I will remember that from now on. I was rushed when i played the last time.

[markmass 0]

What do you plan to build next to your volcano....if anything?  Your streets run right up next to it.  Cheap area of town for that first time home buyer I guess...haha.

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

lol markmass. No, I have other plans for the top of the ridge. You will have to find out in a later chapter.

Well, i see this CJ is going to last awhile. 1 comment and its been 4 hours....

[Zelgadis 638]

Whoa, that last picture is dark.  How about a daytime shot?  Looks like it might be interesting... 

ISF

[A199999999 0]

wow! looks good so far..

[cityhawk 12]

You have a very small town, but I suspect that it is going to grow rapidly. I'll be looking for that "12 times the current population'" bit on the next update.

[Tommy_Vercetti3 3]

Stage 4:

Alright, Ive got a short update for everyone. I wont be back until Sunday, im going to the shore to see family.

The First services have been opened.. The spots of the services are not perminant.. they will be relocted soon or until the town is more dense... I forgot to look at the population but i will get the amount the next update.(If there is one).

The town officals wanted an inter-city bridge. So the crews went out and built one. and here it is...

Its not even halfway done, they ran out of funds to complete it... so it wont be done for quite some time now..lol All the funding went into the services and roads. They forgot to keep an eye on the bank.. Don't worry, money will be here soon and construction will continue again..

And this picture is for  zelgadis.

Here is a daytime view of that bridge entrance. I really hope that entrance doesnt mess anything up lol.

Thats it until sunday night. Ill try to have a big update then. For now I must sleep...

Next Stage:5: City Rapidly Grows. Could This Cause Problems?

[sloppet 3]

keep up the good work tommy _ v. 3 !

maybe you will think of posting a regional picture of the region?

[Goin2Chicago 4]

this is very good, sloooww work with great attention to detail. lol.

[jacqulina 162]

nice start looking nice so far and great pics