Adventures in Design: a new multi cj

[FullStrenght 74]

I like the ports, the commercial area, and the med res area's around them. It's more like my style. Where did you get those ports, I'm kinda new here

[jacqulina 162]

nice farms and ports and lovely pics and close ups as usual

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glad you guys liked the updates!

 

jaqulina-you always check out my cjs thanks and i'm glad you like it

 

creilman-your cj is the tits, so compliments fromyou are always great

 

thanks everyone!

[sloppet 3]

yep! the last update was really cool! great work so far...

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Major update time!! Delton the regions largest city is growing to the south as the south beach area is developing into quite the city.  Because of the warm south beach climate agriculture thrives as well as tourism check it out.

 

 

these next two are the region view and trans map

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//regionfar.JPG align=baseline>

 

trans map....

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//regtrans.JPG align=baseline>

 

south delton beach is obviously the far south city.

 

 

 

this is a far shot showing the slums and farms

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//farmsfar.JPG align=baseline>

 

this next one is looking inland at night, kinda cool

 

 

this is a cool closup of a beach resort at dusk

 

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//resortdusk.JPG align=baseline>

 

since i like the dusk pictures here is the monorail and rail stations

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//monodusk.JPG align=baseline>

 

and one more

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//monraildusk2.JPG align=baseline>

 

 

these are mid range beach pics the shorelines are ok not perfect though

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//beacheastday.JPG align=baseline>

 

the mangrove forest in the middle of the east and west beaches was kept to prevent beach erosion.

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//beachstatue.JPG align=baseline>

 

one more of the east beach

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//beachwest.JPG align=baseline>

 

now some rural farm and slum closeups

 

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//farmslum2.JPG align=baseline>

 

another

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//farmslum.JPG align=baseline>

 

and one more

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//farmsclose1.JPG align=baseline>

 

I hope you enjoyed this tour of South Delton Beach

 

oh yeah and if you like the tropical style and haven't seen it yet check out the tropics

 

[oroen 0]

You've got a nice mix of zoning and building types there. Nice integrative transportation network as well.

[silentbreaker 6]

I like the beaches, they look really nice. Keep it up!

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in response to growing regional food demand many more acres region wide have been converted to agricultural use, the South Delton beach are has also grown check it out

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//regionnew.JPG align=baseline>

 

 

the open cities to the north have since this pic was taken converted to farm use as well.

 

here are a couple from the unnamed southern city.

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//docksouth%20delton.JPG align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//beachsoth.JPG align=baseline>

one more

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//ukhsnbdq.JPG align=baseline>

[creilmann 0]

Nice job with the industrial port aleking.

Too many people do not take pride in their industrial areas and don't develop them as they sould.  You, however are doing a wonderful job with yours so far.  I look forward to the next update!

 

Oh, and the beaches look beautiful!

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post edit: thanks Creilman the industrial areas throughout the sc genre in my opinion have

always been the least realistic, thanks to the stex much more is possible, thanks for noticing

 

what to name this city help me!!!!!!

 

the area is south of Delton Beach and has wonderful snorkeling check it out

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//cityfar.JPG align=baseline>

 

this is the city and port from afar

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//beach.JPG align=baseline>

 

check out the reef

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//reef.JPG align=baseline>

[creilmann 0]

Gee, I'm not too original with city names.  I usually just name them after real towns and cities I know of or I take a peek at an atlas.

How about.........Hanover Bay..........fits with a watery area right?  Use it if you'd like, but I won't be offended if you don't.  Like I said, it's not my strongest area.

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100 Posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

.......................and its a lousy bump

 

so Hanover Bay it is.

[FullStrenght 74]

How did you get such cool looking rifs? I really like them! I also like the way you built your cities and towns.

[sloppet 3]

the last update was really cool!! nice work

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yeah those beaches took forever to get to look like that, so

i'm glad people liked them, but for some reason the region

view looks lame

 

any ideas how to fix that strange beach look?

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//regionewfar.JPG align=baseline>

 

see what i', talking about, that looks lame i wish it looked like beaches do from a plane

you know tourquise-(spelled wrong i'm sure) but you know what i mean.

 

heres the other half of the region

 

and one more question if anyone can help how do people take those nice

super far region shots this is as far as i knoiw how to take.

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//regionfar%202.JPG align=baseline>

[jacqulina 162]

i enjoyed your tour so much i missed my coach home and i stayed in your city a bit longer loved your hotel and and thanks for a nice tan on those lovely beaches,

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----MINI PICTURE TUTORIAL----

A Small Tropical Island City

 

 

 

First: start with a small island and quick level it at just above sea level, then soften like crazy

this will make your beaches look tight. this is a coral style island i.e. the bahamas

 

welcome to Mota Island

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//roads1.JPG align=baseline>

 

I then outhlined main raods, do it however you like, but i think keeping it simple and laying the streets in grids across the raods will look quite realistic.

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//raods2.JPG align=baseline>

 

since this island is in my region so many jobs will be provided outside the city

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//early3.JPG align=baseline>

 

zoning is an all light res and farms mix with two churches and a school

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//med1.JPG align=baseline>

 

i also handplant tons of tropical trees.

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//close1.JPG align=baseline>

 

example of the mixed zoning

this is the whole island without the beaches

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//donenobeach.JPG align=baseline>

 

now add the beaches, this takes forever be patient

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//beachnopalms.JPG align=baseline>

 

it still doesn't look right, so add palms

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//finishedpalms.JPG align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//coolisland.JPG align=baseline>

 

coming up we'll see what happens when we open up the island to tourism and commerce

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SMALL ISLAND PART DEUX

 

contents: many closeups

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Mota%20Island-Oct.%2028,%201021113940986.JPG align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Mota%20Island-Oct.%207,%201031113941119.JPG align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Mota%20Island-Nov.%2021,%201031113941134.JPG align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Mota%20Island-Mar.%2019,%20931113940460.JPG align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Mota%20Island-Dec.%201,%201051113941213.JPG align=baseline>

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a few pics of Pike Inlet the regions oil refining hub

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Pikes%20Inlet-Aug.%2022,%20201113884210.JPG align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Pikes%20Inlet-Oct.%206,%20201113884240.JPG align=baseline>

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an updated region shot and some pics of the expanmding countryside

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//fffffff.JPG align=baseline>

 

 

this is the region center the far east and west cities can't be seen but this is where most the development is, the mountain farming region is new.

 

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//smallchar.JPG align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//rural.JPG align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//rural2.JPG align=baseline>

 

 

[silentbreaker 6]

I really like your style. The residental/farming mix with the tropical trees is just awesome. Keep it up!

[nealos101 20]

The program ur looking for is the Reigon Census... do a search 4 on it on 1 of the forums... ur sure 2 find it.  This is 1 of the results:

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//San%20Portello.jpg width=600 align=baseline>

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silentbreaker: thanks for that reply i've really been targeting the rural and industrial sides of design lately, i sure hope that my urban skillz aren't gone, we'll have to see.....

[nirgal23 23]

After looking through your journal so far, I can honestly say that it is beautiful - very true to life - I especially like your upclose downtown shots - SHOW MORE!

I will be keeping my eye on this journal to see what direction you take your region in.

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thanks nealos101 that is exactly what i was looking for!!

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the region continues to grow and my favorite part of the journal is complete-the massive trans system

to long el-line that you see runs from Sheraton (the far north rural penninsula) around the center bay through Delton and back all the way to the future site of the regions main metropolis-to be built.  This monorail system connects all major cities and crosses many main rail and highway exchanges.

 

you can see sheraton on the top and the future city site across the bay below it. one major plan is to continue the avenue from the bridge inland along the coast.

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//new%20metro.JPG align=baseline>

 

the other side of the region

and i did download region census but for one reason or another this particular region won't load so f-it

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//metro2.JPG align=baseline>

 

here you can see Delton and South Delton Beach

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//transss3.JPG align=baseline>

 

finally the opposite side of the island and Cape Drosky

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Behold ............

Aleksander

 

what a self absorbed mayor i am

 

this is the trans layout, try to follow the rail lines and tunnels i got kinda creative

and tried to really make downtown the focal point of transit as well as commerce

 

 

houses and farms in hills, mixed in apartments at the base and downtown on the penninula thats what

i think and it should look good in regional context, suggestions???

 

this is a downtown (incomplete) little preview

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//LL.JPG align=baseline>

 

 

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Aleksander is done and i think its nice picture tour one

this is the whole green city, look at the previous posts to see underlying terrain-hills and trans network they are quite nice imo

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//farday.JPG align=baseline>

 

at night

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//nightfarrrrr.JPG align=baseline>

 

some of the hillside homes and apartments

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//suburbs.JPG align=baseline>

 

i didn't originally plan a beach but.....

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//beachhhhhh.JPG align=baseline>

 

a skyline shot

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//skylineeeeee.JPG align=baseline>

[LordoftheWise 0]

Hi! Thanks for replying on my CJ, just thought I'd return the favour hahahaha. You got a great CJ going here! Must have taken you ages to develope all those areas; Great looking!! Love the industrial pipelines along the OpiesCanals!! Your industrial areas look just awesome! Good inspiration for any of those areas I still have to develope !

 

Greetz

Alexander

[gurrgkud 2]

i love your CJ! I love the way you do your cities and islands. i learned a lot looking through it

 

keep up the good work!

 

Ill be starting a cj soon