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[IDS2 3,345]

Shazam! Just a qestion, did you have lot trouble with the Central Plaza tower and Island Shangrila (the lot being too smal for the building and 75% overhanging) happened to me today and I say you used the building...great job!

I can literally hear a cheesy song coming this way...you the man, you the man, we can't do it, hotdogs can!

[Dark_Jedi06 13]

Wow...so many pictures and eachone is absolutely gorgeous.

I love how each city is unique, you don't have a set build style which allows you to construct just about every area of the world. Simply fantastic!

[sEAhAwk fAn121 0]

WOW!!!! thats amazing!

[Zelgadis 638]

Wow, that bridge is wicked cool! Is that available somewhere? I've never seen anything like it!

ISF

[Deever 23]

Nice boats! Although I think people in Hong Kong drive on the left, do they?

Wow. . . This CJ is like a roller coaster ride. You get on it once and when the ride (update) is over, you just can't wait to get back on again. Awesome. Simply awesome.

[Cockatoo 2,256]

Oh my god! I don't know what to say. You pulled HK off nothing I've ever seen before, way better than mine! This makes me want to do it again

I love the central plaza mosaic, I'm not quite sure how you get those colours just right the way you do but it looks very cool. Also that's a great idea of how to start the Tsing Ma bridge

I'll be looking out for more!

[hyped_up_boy 15]

wow... that looks... wow incredible work! sure makes me want to go to Hong Kong again. keep up the good work!

[jayo 44]

Lovelly hong kong although on the forest you propably need to use different type of tree's

Great update though

[Droftrah 2]

Wow!

I was just flicking through this CJ quite blase until i came across Hong Kong.

Amazing work hot dog dude.

[bat 6]

Fantastic update! Wonderful downtown of Hong Kong!! Great work!

bat

[jacqulina 162]

another beautifull piece of work my friend,i could never build a city like you do,im lucky if i manage a small town or village lol.awesome work and pics,i love the night shots,i do like the pic with the boats very much

[2ch.net simplayer 180]

................(speechless)

[The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz 27]

OMG, sheer awesomness!!!

[Shadow Assassin 336]

*sigh*

Wow. It looks so good.

I want to be there.

[tommiej 0]

amazing, it's like looking to pics from hong kong!! it's so real! did you know that the Bank of China isn't very Feng Shui?? because there are visible triangles and triangles aren't very good in Feng Shui.. that's why many people in Hong Kong didn't like the building when the plans were unveiled, they saw the triangles and from that moment on they didn't find the building very good. don't know how the current situation is..

it's true that there are dutch CJ, but a really just Amsterdam CJ, haven't seen it.. looking forward!

[sebbyb07 2]

Hot dogs, your work is inspireing, your city are vibrant and your bat choices are great. I love your style, keep up the good work, also your graphic quality is amazing, the pictures are so clear, is this your ingame quality or is the result of photoshopping afterwards?

Much Love

Sebby

[Cleaner475 150]

STUNNING! Gotta be some of the best looking pics on Simcity 4 I have ever seen! Keep up your amazing work!

[bixel 1,223]

Wow!! Amazing! Hong Kong looks great. Sorry the Harbourside is not up to par. I am in the mddle of completing version 2 with it being 100% more realistic with a real roof and better textures...its even broader (7 tiles wide) and its angled correctly as to the actual building, sorry Harbourside side is currently kinda ugly.

[Mike the Mayor 51]

Very lovely and vibrant pictures there, a very realisitc re-creation of Hong Kong!

[jj88 23]

This cj is amazing! Well done ilikehotdogsalot! I'm looking forward to further updates!

[lucky7 73]

Hi ilikehotdogsalot, btw ilikehotdogsalottoo, I am simply in aw with your fantastic work!!!! Your photoshopping skills are great, your cjs' are great, too, there hasn't been a cj in a while that really made me speakless. I hope (I wish) that you will be working in a conceptional, creative field of arts/ business, since you are so gifted!!!! I guess you could enter every field of design, visual art, art directory, computer games, etc.. in the future...! If you ever have the wish... then no doubt, just do it!! You hardly get a second chance. I really wish you all the best concerning that; I am looking forward to more regarding your cj and I think your are going to do a great job as always,

take care,

lucky7

[villagemayor 0]

Very good work indeed. Very inspiring. Even though HK looks crowded, it still looks good. What other cities will you be working on?

[jcabassa 20]

Nice. Hong Kong looks pretty good! Keep it up!

[muffinpunk787 1]

Wow.. this is truly amazing. The night shots look amazing with the colors on all of the buildings. I really like the realism and history behind each picture. Nice job!

[DoctorJ 0]

You amaze me.... Those are some of the greatest recreations I've seen. Possibly the greatest.

[patriots_1228 51]

hot dog was good, my dad accidently blew the first two up, so he had to cook two new ones, but it tasted good.

the update was insane i always love hong kong recreations, as always the photoshopping is amazing.

[Amerikaner 42]

CRAZY update...amazing as usual...hmmm im running out of things to say lol you leave me speachless lol cant wait for more...as usual

amerikaner

[Hanson784 165]

Incredible work as always. That was one amazing update.

The crowded skyline, the incredible BAT's and the photoshopping. SimCity realism at its finest.

[ilikehotdogsalot 307]

DUBAI

Rising from the desert sand, Dubai is United Arab Emirate's main city, only established as an emirate in 1971. Dubai shares federal, legal, political, military and economic functions with the other emirates in the country, however, it maintains functions such as civic and law enforcement to itself. Dubai has the largest population and is the second largest emirate of the country in terms of area, behind Abu Dhabi. The city was founded by petroleum and natural gas revenues, but today, it only contributes 3% of Dubai's US$ 46 billion economy. Most of the city's revenues now comes from tourism and other service businesses. Dubai is currently ruled by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He ordered for many of the city's projects, including the construction of the Palm Islands, the luxury Burj al-Arab Hotel, and The Burj Dubai, which will be the tallest building in the world when it is completed. Dubai is currently in the world's spotlight, with major real estate projects to bring tourism and business to the city. These projects, however, have shed light on many human rights issues concerning the 250,000 foreign workers in the city.

If you had come to visit the area of Dubai 15 years ago, This is all you would have seen...endless sand dunes of the Margham Desert, however, this scene is quickly disappearing as hotels, residential apartments, and businesses rise from the sand.

Completed in 2005, Chelsea Tower is located in the heart of the Sheikh Zayed Road, a.k.a 'Refrigerator Row', a highway that is home to most of Dubai's skyscrapers. As early as 1990, this entire area was complete desert, but due to the oil and gas revenues, The Sultan of Dubai has ordered for many projects, including the Sheikh Zayed Road Project, around to the city to make it a world-known major tourism and financial capital.

Finished in 2001, The Dusit Dubai is a 5-star hotel with 174 guest rooms and suites created to house business travelers and tourists on their stay to the Emirate of Dubai. The blue building to the left is called The AMPI World Tower, a 131 meter office building.

Completed in 2002, This one of the first buildings you'll see once you enter Sheikh Zayed Road, The Tower [yes, that is its real name] rises 243 meters above the busy and congested Sheikh Zayed Road, containing 54 stories of Residential Space. The Tower was designed by Khatib & Alami Norr Group Consultants. With its interesting shapes, The Tower has one of the most interesting designs in Dubai and is becoming one of the prime icons for the city.

The Princess Tower soars above Dubai marina and will be the world's tallest residential skyscraper when it is completed. The Princess Tower is another fine example of Dubai's architectural innovation. It is located only a few minutes from Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island made to look like a palm, 4 more palms will also be built in the coming years to help expand Dubai. The Princess Tower, however, will probably not maintain its title for too long because of Dubai's residential boom.

Jebel Ali is the world's largest man-made port, constructed in the late 1970's. Located around the port is the Jebel ali Free Zone, which was established in 1985, and is a large industrial area surrounding the entire port. Today, Much of Jebel ali is covered with major industrial centers that process natural gas and oil.

The Burj al-Arab is a luxury hotel built by Said Khalil and designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkings PLC. The tower is currently the tallest hotel in the world, rising from an artificial island reaching 321 meters. It was designed to be shaped like the sail of an Arabian boat and to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation, and to become a icon for the city.

Opening its doors in 2003, 21st Century Tower is a 55-story skyscraper along the Sheikh Zayed Road. Rising above 270 meters, it is the world's third tallest residential building. The tower is currently occupied by Cabin Crew members of Emirates Airline.

Dubai's main religion is Islam, and many mosques have been built in the outskirts parts of the city for its growing population of followers. This mosque was built in late 2003 in a section of Old Dubai, and is very popular religious gathering place for the local residents.

The Burj Dubai is a new, supertall skyscraper under construction in 'New Downtown' of Dubai. It is projected to be completed and occupied in 2008, and is going to be a part of a huge development project. As of June 1st, 2007, The tower is 468 meters with 130 floors completed and it is currently the 2nd tallest building in the world. It'll pass the Taipei 101 in September and later The CN Tower to become the tallest freestanding land-based structure.

REPLIES

CarmineHilton: Thanks! Glad you like it!

fledder200: Thanks Ferry

Mulefisk: Thank you!

GingerBlokey: Thank you! London was a bit hard for me because it doesn't have any kind of grid plan, but I tried my best, Come again!

Yoman3: Geez! Hong Kong, Paris, Hawaii...you're loaded Owen

HabLeUrG: Thank you! I'm glad you liked it

Mikeaut1: Hey Mike, Hope you like this update, Cheers!

Uumke: Thanks!

mjig_dudy: Thank you!

daniel01: lol, Thank you! Sydney...hmmmm

Godzillaman: Thank you!

frogface: lol, Yes, There are some things I wish I could do on the past updates, I tried to do the palm islands but got frustrated and just quit

xXSim_EdXx: Thanks!

___idiotbox: Wow, Thanks Ellie, I'm very happy you liked Hong Kong! Yeah, They do build fast lol. I know I had a certain city planned for this update, but got inspired for doing Dubai, I'll get back to that city soon Look out for that D.C update aswell!

Brad-MacD: lol, Thanks Brad, Very glad you enjoyed it I'll try and keep this journal going

IDS2: Hey! I didn't have too much trouble with the over-hanging buildings, I just plopped plazas where there was no sidewalk, Besides, The buildings cover the bases of most buildings anyways. Thanks for coming!

Dark_Jedi06: Thanks once again, I'm glad you liked everything, I do enjoy different building styles, Yes

sEAhAwk fAn121: Thank you!

zelgadis: Thanks I think that bridge is somewhere in the LEX, Jerojin made it.

Deever: Yeah, They drive on the left, but my friend's cities were screwed up when he traded to left-hand side so I don't want to take that risk. I'm glad you liked it, Rollercoasters are fun...if you don't end up throwing up lol

C0ckatoo-210893: Wow! Thank you! I took much inspiration from your Hong Kong and it is nowhere as good as yours! Glad you liked it!

hyped_up_boy: Thank you!

jayo: Thanks

Droftrah: Thank you, Happy you liked it!

bat: Thank you bat!

jacqulina: lol, but you do build create natural terrain, something I'm horrible at Come again

2ch.net simplayer: Wow, Thanks!

The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz: Thanks Muss

Shadow_Assassin: Thank you! I've never been to Hong Kong, but boy, I want to go badly too lol.

tommiej: Yeah, I heard that the Bank Of China also has a building between it and the harbour, not very Feng-Shui. Look out for that Amsterdam update aswell

sebbyb07: Wow, Thanks, Very happy you enjoyed it! The pictures are a result of my photoshopping to just to make it more interesting, Come again!

cleaner475: Thanks!

bixel: Hey!!! Don't worry about it, Harbourside looks wicked, like all your BATS, Thanks for helping me being able to recreate Hong Kong! I hope to see you around!

Mike the Mayor: Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it mike!

jj88: Thanks!

lucky7: Wow! Thank you! I never thought about taking something in arts actually, but I'll think about it Thanks for the great wishes and compliments, I do hope for you to come again! Cheers

villagemayor: Thank you! There is a large number of cities I will be working on/thinking of working on, don't have a list at the moment, so just stick around for the updates

jcabassa: Thank you!

muffinpunk787: Thanks for the compliment on the night shot, It was a tricky one to do Hope you liked this update aswell!

DoctorJ: Wow, Thank you!

patriots_1228: lol, Don't feel bad, my dad can't cook either...nothing is worse than a burned hotdog. Glad you liked Hong Kong, Come again!

Amerikaner: lol Thanks! Glad you liked it!

Hanson784: Thank you very much Hanson! I am happy you enjoyed Hong Kong! I have to ask, What did you think of the New York update? See you around

[octaves 4]

Wow!  Thats amazing!  Love the Burj...